Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-08-31 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, 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 hds. 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, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Muslin Hand'ls, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 20.
Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. 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, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfhicks, 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.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
August 20.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ticklenburg trowsers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges.
CHAS. JAMIESON.
August 15. dzt eo
For Sale,
An excellent MILCH COW.
Enquire of the Printer; July 1. d
For Sale at the Vendue Store, A Copper Still
that will hold about 300 Gallons. T. PATTEN. August 26, d
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be Sold at public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places hereinafter mentioned, that is to say:
One tract containing 2800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the St. Asaph estate, and bordering on the Potomac river.
One other tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls.
One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh.
These tracts will be sold on the respective premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of October, and the 3d on the 13th of October next.
The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title papers can be obtained in time to enable the subscriber to have them divided.
(Signed)
Bushrod Washington.
August 19 d 13th O.
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of Alexandria county court, in the district of Columbia at the last June term; and the last will and testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased,
Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22d day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hipkins, to wit:
One undivided third part of 207 acres of LAND, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French Burr Mill Stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a Brewery and Distillery, Miller's House, a Brewer and Distiller's House, and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the day of sale.
A tract of LAND in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hipkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property.
The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Phil. R. Fendall, Robert Young, Wm. Waters, } Executors.
August 18. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Just Received and for Sale,
Per the schooner John, capt. Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges:
Likewise, Spice Salmon in kegs, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of
Groceries, Fruits & Nuts.
THOS. S. MMS. August 15. d
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
LONDON particular Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,
White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Leaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES: he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and straight for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen sculking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
One Cent Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday night the 28th inst. an apprentice named Samuel Adams; he is 17 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, has black hair and eyes, and his upper lip rather short. The above reward will be paid for bringing him back to me. Adam Lynn. August 30. eo3t
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER, Elvy Doughty, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale.
Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and foal leather. August 23. d
For Freight or Charter,
THE SNOW CORNELIA, Shadrack Hathaway, Master; burthen about 1000 barrels. She will in a few days be ready for the reception of a cargo. For sale on board said vessel, 3000 bushels Bonavista SALT. John G. Ladd. August 24. d
For Freight or Charter,
THE BRIG JOANNA, Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and sails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Wattles & Co. Who have for sale, Sugar in hds. and bds. Rum in hds. Molasses in do. Georgia upland Cotton in bales. August 15. d
Wm. HARTSHORNE HAS REMOVED
his store and counting room, to the south side of Kirk's wharf, lower end of Wolfe street. He will sell or rent, his store on Hooe's wharf, with the privilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage. The house is 75 feet long, 22 feet wide and two stories high, lined throughout, and granaries fixed on the 2d and 3d floors. Marine Insurance shares, Potomac shares, or lots in this town or its vicinity will be taken in payment. For sale, A three story Brick House in King street, next above Bennett and Watts's. A small house, with a lot 28 feet front on Water street, adjoining Major Moncaster's. This lot is about 90 feet deep, has the privilege of an alley on the north side and east end. A number of lots in good situations in this town to sell or rent. For sale, Philadelphia loaf and lump sugar, Fine and coarse salt, Philadelphia and Swedish bar iron, Plaister of Paris by the bushel or ton, Indian meal, shorts, bran, rye meal, hay in bundles. 8th Mo. 5th. eo
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents, A TREATISE
On Practical Farming: Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz.
The use of Plaister of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures. On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and Farming in General. By John A. Binn, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer May 31. 2aw

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THEATRE,
Thursday, Sept. 1.
Mr. BERNARD being unfortunately prevented from performing this evening, the Voice of Nature is unavoidably postponed, and a Comedy in three acts, called
The MIDNIGHT HOUR; OR, A War of Wits, Substituted in its place. After which will be added.
A TALE of MYSTERY, A Melo Drame.
The Melo Drame being new to the English and American Stages, it may be necessary to observe that in this species of dramatic composition, instrumental music is occasionally introduced during the pauses of the dialogue, with a view of heightening the effect, and aiding the expression of those passions which occupy the scene. On the English Stage it has succeeded beyond calculation, and is presented to the public of Alexandria, under the strongest impression that it will contribute in an eminent degree to their rational pleasures.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pit 4s. 6d.
Subscribers are respectfully informed their tickets will be left at Mr Thomas's book store.
The new Comedies of DELAYS and BLUNDERS, and the MARRIAGE PROMISE are in preparation.
August 31.
Notice to Parents.
MR. DAVIS will open his SCHOOL on Thursday next.
August 30.
Sale at Auction.
Will be added to Saturday's Sales, Two trunks
Ladies' black Morocco Shoes. T. PATEN.
August 30.
Public Sale.
Chair and Harness.
On Friday next, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
A second hand Chair, with top and harness complete.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 31.
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed
A. Smith & Son.
(350)
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the Printer.
August 31.
Just Received,
And for sale by the subscriber, China Oranges, Limes & Lemons, Rhode Island Cheese, Cocoa Nuts, Smithfield Bacon Hams, Tamarinds, and fresh English Walnuts by the frail.
Philadelphia bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle
A. WILLIS
August 31.
Late from Europe.
BOSTON, August 24.
Arrived here yesterday, the ship John Adams, John Wood, esquire commander, in 38 days from Liverpool. By this arrival, and the polite attention of captain W. we have received London papers up to the 12th ult. bringing accounts eleven days later than any arrival that has reached us. From an attentive perusal of their contents, we have made a selection of the most important articles they contain, as will be seen by a recurrence to our foreign department of news. We also add the following summary of intelligence:
Great Britain never before shewed such an union of sentiment and spirit. Her measures are calculated for the greatest security by land, and victory at sea. The government are continually receiving addresses in support of the war, &c. from every part of the united kingdom, from all ranks and conditions in society, breathing nothing but manliness and vigor. The following extracts from sundry resolutions adopted on the 11th July by the lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, will shew in a miniature the spirit that pervades every part of Great Britain:—“Resolved unanimously, That this court feeling with indignant pride the insulting waunts of inordinate ambition , (though at the same time sensible how painful the necessity has been of engaging this kingdom in a destructive war, yet as this awful crisis exhibits to the view of the people freedom or slavery, existence as an independent nation, or extirpation and annihilation ) solemnly call upon their fellow citizens, and every individual inhabitant, within the metropolis, to enroll himself, in one of the clauses hereby recommended and specified, in order that all may be prepared and participate in the honor of chastising the insolence of an implacable, foe , should he ever dare to venture upon British Ground . The court take this opportunity of congratulating the country upon the present happy extinction of parties , and upon the harmony and unanimity now existing in all ranks, being convincing proofs of the zeal and affection of all orders for our beloved king and glorious constitution, which must ever place the subjects of these realms above the menaces of any power that shall pretend to give law, or prescribe limits to the policy and interests of the nation.” In a debate in the house of commons, on the subject of the invasion, colonel Crauford observed. “We have a capital, situated within seventy miles of the coast, the possession of which is not only decisive of the fate of the war, but also he might venture to say, decided the fate of the nation: ( A cry of no! no! ) I must at least be allowed to maintain, the situation of the country would be really desperate in such a case.” After the secretary of war had replied, Mr. Mac Naughton, with some degree of warmth, declared he never could bear to hear it said that the capture of even the city of London would be the conquest of the empire; and he would have the honorable gentleman (Mr. Crauford) and he would have Bonaparte know, that the people of Great Britain, and the people of Ireland, would contest every inch of the ground with him, and be at last driven into the sea, before they would yield to the proud armies of France. [ Here was a most enthusiastic cry from every quarter of the house, in token of the most decided approbation of this gentleman's sentiments, of Hear! Hear! ] No continued the honorable gentleman, he trusted too much in the high spirit and ancient prowess of Britons and of Irishmen, ever to see they would submit to the domineering and despotic yoke of France; and he hoped that peace would never be made until the enemy did make an invasion, when he knew that they would get such “a dressing” as would settle the speculation for ever. He knew and trusted, that if they ever should venture to the British shores, they would be accosted as the Roman gladiators, when preparing to combat and die in the presence of their emperors, accosted them—“ Miruri te salutant .”
Private letters from Paris, June 29, state—“Every day couriers arrive from the First consul, and couriers are dispatched to the First Consul; as Talleyrand has not yet left Paris, and the daily conferences continue between him and Count Markoff, many flatter themselves with the hope, that the mediation of Russia may not be ineffectual; persons in the interest of the consular government desire this opinion to gain ground, no doubt to
quiet, during Bonaparte's absence, the public, very much exasperated with the war. Bonaparte travels slowly, to give certain indemnified princes time to arrive at Brussels and decorate his triumphant entry. Are however, these princes no more scrupulous as to gratitude, than they have been nice in their honorable negotiation? the first consul may be deceived in his modest expectation. From our sea ports we continue to hear of nothing but captures, losses and failures; of a total stagnation in trade, and a great scarcity of money, of mistrust, diffidence, and deception. Government encourages as much as possible plays and pantomimes, in which England is degraded, and the English nation abused. Every city where the consul stops theatrical dulness adorns departmental meanness to flatter the great man, and to calumniate Great Britain.
Notwithstanding all the active endeavors of our government, the building of gun boats goes on but slowly, and the subscriptions for building are so trifling that it would be a dishonor to publish them, even in the official Moniteur: We are generous only in words, and liberal only in our addresses; so far we repay our rulers in their own coin. On the 24th of June, after mass, the first consul left St. Cloud for Brabant, and no sooner was he gone, than all the legions of the police agents and spies here were put into unusual activity. The guards are doubled every where, and a company of the consular guards placed to protect the telegraph. General Junot, the commander at Paris, has been ordered by the consul to head the patrol himself, every night during the consul's absence. Domestic visits were made last night in the Palais Royal, and in all the hotels of the neighbouring streets, and several suspected persons were taken and sent to prison. These measures of terror have been advised by the grand juge, and the senators Lucian Bonaparte, Fouché, Roederer, and Le Peve, on a pretended discovery of the united efforts of the royalist and jacobin factions to spread discontent and to propose a new revolution. The senator Sieyes was told, on the 20th instant, by the first physician to the first consul, that a visit to Spa, for six weeks, would be very useful to his health, and he left Paris immediately, to drink the Spa water. General Andreossi has been ordered by the government to remove sixteen leagues from the capital. He incurred the displeasure of the Corsican, from his honest refusal to become the medium of the most gross and infamous falsehoods respecting the affairs in Great Britain. It is confidently said at Paris, that Joseph Bonaparte was very anxious to avert the renewal of hostilities with Great Britain, and after many vain exortations to his brother, concluded with solemnly predicting that if the latter obstinately persevered in reviving the war with England, there would not be a Bonaparte alive in France in the course of six months.”
Bonaparte is continuing his tour, amidst the addresses of priests and prefects, who vie with each other in the grossness and impiety of their adulation. But the prefect of the Pas de Calais seems to have borne away the palm from all his brethren. He tells Bonaparte “that tranquil with respect to our fate, we know that, to ensure the happiness and glory of France, to render to all people the freedom of commerce and the seas, to humble the audacious destroyers of the repose of the universe, and to fix at length peace upon earth, God created Bonaparte, and rested his labor! ” The Archbishop of Rouen observes, “Let us beseech the almighty, that the Man of his right hand (l'homme de sa droite) that man who under his direction and by his orders, has done so much for the restoration of his worship, and who purposes to perform still more, may continue, like Cyrus, to be the Christ of Providence! ” Flattery and impiety can go no farther.
The free navigation of the Weser and the Elbe, was to be speedily re-established. General Mortier was employed in drawing up certain regulations, which were expected to be published in a few days. In the mean time, the French minister, to the circle of Lower Saxony, has formally declared, that, as the marching of the French troops had merely for its object the occupying of his Britannic majesty's territories in Germany, all the adjacent countries how near soever to those states, and whatever their political or commercial relations were might rest assured that their neutrality would be respected.
The court of Denmark has declared that it will preserve the strictest neutrality. An army of 23,000 men has been ordered to march to Holstein and Schleswick, to cover the Danish frontier.
The court of Ne has made a similar declaration of neutrality; but her conduct is not very reconcileable with such a declaration of neutrality; for 12,000 French troops have entered the Abruzzes. The Neapolitan government, however, were forced to permit their towns to be garrisoned by French troops; Austria not choosing to interfere at present, and the power of Naples being incapable of resisting the arms of France.
NEW YORK, August 29.
We acknowledge our obligations to captain Kemp, of the regular trading ship Oneida Chief, who politely favored the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of London papers to the evening of the 16th July—three days later than were received by the Caledonia. They do not, however, contain any article of consequence.
Count Haugwitz, the Prussian Minister for Foreign Affairs, is dismissed, and is disgrace. His disgrace is attributed to some dispatches from England, which he is said to have concealed from the King till they could no longer produce their intended effect. The King of Prussia was, it is said, requested, in those dispatches, to occupy the Electorate of Hanover before the arrival of the French, and to indemnify himself by appropriating the revenues of that country to his own use.
Letters from Petersburg mention that his Imperial Majesty had received the news of the occupation of the Electorate of Hanover by the French, which is said to have highly displeased him. The Russian fleets in the Baltic are ordered to be reinforced, and, if the French do not soon quit the mouths of the rivers Elbe and Weser, it is thought more than probable that a considerable Russian fleet, with troops on board, would soon make its appearance at Travemund near Lübeck.
Price of Stocks at one o'clock, 3 per cent. reduced 54 3/4 Omnium 5 1/2, 5 3/4.
PHILADELPHIA, August 30.
Arrived, Sloop Saran, Middle St. An. drews.
At the Lazaretta.
Ship Charlotte, Horton, Hamburg via Halifax.
Schr. Succes, Kitts, Goree; Lit le John, Talman, Anguilla.
Cleared, Ship Commerce, Dyer Liverpool; brig Oporto Packet, Maitas Oporto; Sloop Susanna, Morgan St. Bartholomews.
The American ships Peggy, Petite, from Virginia to Havre, and Caliope, Jones, from Lisbon, which were detained in the Downs, have been released and arrived in France.
The American ship Pallas, Marshall, bound to Teneriffe which was detained and sent into Falmouth, is liberated.
The ships Sally, M'Pherson, and Amelia, Palmer, of this port were at Teneriffe on the 22d ult.
Capt. Brewton, of the Clarissa, from Liverpool, spoke, June 29, lat. 49; 18, long. 15, a French privateer of 10 guns, which boarded us, examined our papers, and let us pass. Next day was hailed by a privateer ship which shewed us English colors; uncertain to what nation she belonged; she then bore away for a large ship which we supposed to be her prize. Aug. 3, spoke brig Rising Sun, from Rotterdam, to Newburyport, out 44 days. Aug. 14, spoke schr Rambler, from Portsmouth to Barbadoes.
List of American vessels left at Havre, 29 June, by the ship Charleston Packet Capt. Silliman, arrived at this port on Friday last.
Ship Liberty, Wilks, of Philadelphia, for do. ship George, Greenough of Portsmouth, N. H. arrived on the 24th inst. from Savannah; ship Hope, Bray, of New York bound to Gottenburg; brig Sally, Brooks, of New York for do. to sail in five or six days; Peggy, Petrie, of Norfolk, arrived on the 24th inst. from do; was boarded by 35 ships of war and cruizers in the channel, carried into England and detained ten days, after which was liberated with all her cargo; schr. Swan, Prior, of Danburg, from Boston bound to Rotterdam, to sail in three days; schr. Washington, Martin, of Philadelphia bound to Rotterdam.
Sailed on the 17th inst. ship Ocean, Drinkwater, of Portland for Petersburg;

also, on the 12th inst. ship Columbus , King, of Boston for Boston. On the 10th July, Capt. S. was boarded by an English letter of mark, who forcibly put 6 French prisoners on board refusing to give any provisions for them although informed by the capt. that he had scarcely enough for his own people; the whole crew and passengers were in consequence necessarily kept on short allowance the remainder of the passage. On the 25th July, in lat 22, 55, long. 28, 30, spoke, ship Myan , capt. Edes, of and from Boston, bound on a sealing voyage, out 25 days all well—capt. Edes furnished capt. S. with a small supply of provisions.
BALTIMORE, August 30. The French in their zeal to extirpate British commerce and manufactures seem to care very little what trouble they give to neutral nations. The following letter, which has been politely communicated to us, contains the arrangements which have been adopted by the French commercial agent at Rotterdam, respecting American vessels clearing out from that place for French ports. Similar regulations will probably be adopted by other agents in the different ports of Europe and elsewhere, conformably to the decree we yesterday published:
(Translated for the Federal Gazette .) ROTTERDAM, 12th Messidor, (11th year.) The commissary of commercial relations of the French republic to Mr. Alexander, American consul for this city. Sir, I have the honor to communicate the decree which the French government have just enacted, for preventing the introduction into France, of every description of merchandize from the colonies or manufactures of England, and to instruct you in the formalities necessary to be observed by foreign navigators entering the ports of France, in order that they may be admitted without difficulty.
You will observe that the second article exacts the most rigid attention to the lading of vessels destined for France. The necessity of conforming with the views of government, and at the same time to facilitate the means of fulfilling the formalities required by this decree, induces me to adopt the following regulations, which you will oblige me by communicating to the captains of your nation, that they may conform thereto. Every captain or supercargo intending to load for a French port, should declare at the French consulate office—That he will not embark any merchandize without the permission of the charterer and agreeably to the decree regulating the lading.
The permit should be delivered into the consular office, containing a sworn declaration of the charterer, comprising a mark, weight and quantity, agreeable to the original bills; and he should further accompany the above with the declaration of the broker who made the purchases, or with such other vouchers as will fully prove that the merchandize is the produce of neither the commerce, colonies, nor manufactures of England. He shall, as before stated, deliver the original bills of merchandize, and when delivered they shall entitle him to a permit to load.
When the captains or supercargoes have finished their lading, they shall return two manifests to the commissary's office, signed by them and countersigned by the consul of their nation, or when that shall be impracticable, then by the commissary himself. The manifest shall contain the particulars of the marks, numbers, weights, and quantity of each package, and each package of merchandize ought to be accompanied with a separate certificate. One of the manifests to remain in the commissary's office, and the other to be delivered to the captain, countersigned by me. And there shall, moreover, be delivered to the captain such other certificates as the decree of government requires. (Signed) C. GUYZ.
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. eo
Alexandria Advertiser. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.
In a part of this day's impression the date and number, were accidentally left as they stood yesterday. The conduct of the British cruisers to American seamen calls loudly for redress. We were unwilling to impute the first instance we heard of their forcibly taking our fellow citizens out of our vessels, to any other motive than the arrogance of a wanton individual; but when we saw this shameful conduct repeated by different vessels of war, we must believe the outrage is committed under official orders. While this country observes a strict neutrality, at any rate while no complaint is made, it is unwarrantable and cruel; and however passive our government may have been of late, we sincerely hope they will, in this instance, find the immediate necessity of proceeding with firmness to obtain satisfaction.
How fleeting is popularity in the system of democracy! the fashion, as it were, of a day. BURR, who was so much the idol of the party as to have an equal number of votes for president—nay, who might have filled that dignity, is now despised—cast off like a recreant by those who but late bawled out his praise.
No circumstance can lead to the annihilation of faction half so fast as to have the demons of discord begin to worry each other. In this way the private citizen gets a fair view of the principles of the men in whom they might otherwise have long continued a misplaced confidence. It is to be hoped that the electors of our adjoining state will discover, from the recent disputes of those high in office, that which may restore Maryland to its wonted rank in federalism; by returning such representatives as will have the welfare of their country alone, in view.
Among the most contemptible of the dirty tricks lately played off by the means of the party understrappers, is that put upon the editor of a federal publication called "The Balance." We do not mean his late prosecution, where a democratic verdict tells us, "we must not speak the truth"—no, we allude to a certain brainless scribbler in the Newark Centinel, who had (though in truth he was far beneath notice) fallen under the lash of this same editor. The little soul, overmatched in a fair literary war, played off the cunning trick of sending an anonymous letter, per post, under the fictitious signature of a young democrat, for the gratifying idea, nay, the avowed purpose of purring his antagonist to the expense of postage. The editor has sacrificed half a column of his paper in bringing his little bit of darkness to the light. When the name of this literary champion is known, we hope all the "little boys and girls" will retort upon him in kind —and that they may not want a theme, such pretty distich as the following will suit such a wight to a turn: Young Democrat, "I smell a Rat."
The following relation may be depended upon as true in every circumstance. An American vessel, belonging, we believe, to Salem, and lately from St. Domingo to Baltimore, having on board 61 French passengers and their property, was met by two English ships of war, who, seeing her colours, gave no molestation. Soon after she was brought to by another English frigate. The poor passengers prepared, with what fortitude they could muster, for the loss of their whole property, if not for that captivity, which, as a measure of retaliation, for the detention of the English visitors in France, they had reason to expect. The commander of the frigate inquired of the American master, what might be the amount of French property on board? He answered, that it was considerable, but that he knew not its value. Does it amount to two thousand dollars? The master answered that it was more than two thousand dollars. Does it amount, said the British captain, to ten thousand dollars? The American captain said, it possibly might, he could not answer for its amount: it was, probably, between two and ten thousand dollars. If it is no more than ten thousand dollars, said the commander of the frigate, I will not deprive these poor Frenchmen
it. He then told the American he might make sail—and the vessel and passengers have lately arrived safe at Baltimore. We are sorry our informant does not recollect the name of the British captain. This account is had from some of the French passengers; they added that the French army in St. Domingo must inevitably soon surrender to the English, or evacuate the island.
Boston Palladium. Last week a bill of Madame Bonaparte's or 300l. drawn by a Nurseryman at Kensington for plants and shrubs, was returned to Harts and Fauquier's with this notice, "The Treasury has no instructions."
London paper. MR. SNOWDEN, From the usual impartiality of your paper, I am led to hope you will not refuse the following a place in to-morrow's Advertiser.
Though I am far from wishing to oppose my judgment to that of the public; yet, I cannot but think that the criticism of an individual, should not always be regarded as the channel of general opinion; and finding myself attacked with much harshness in the Advertiser of Monday, I think it my duty to make the public acquainted with the circumstances which occasioned my attempting the part assigned for Mr. Bailey.
On Friday night Mr. Bailey was so much indisposed, that he was under the necessity of sending the manager notice, that he should not, unless better be able to play the following evening: I was then sent for, was requested to study the part, and told that if I did not, the play, in all probability, could not be performed; rather than the piece should be put off to the evident detriment of the Theatre, and disappointment of the public, I undertook it; by no means a short one; I went home at ten o'clock Friday night, and did not quit the book till four in the morning; I rose at six, and renewed my application. Much intimidated, and somewhat indisposed from fatigue of mind, and want of bodily rest, I attempted the part. A handbill, previous to the play, was sent into the house, mentioning the change of the Farce, and alteration of character in the Play, in consequence of Mr. Bailey's illness. The writer of the critique seems to wonder not only at the disappointment he experienced, but at the reason of it; if he did not see the handbill, he should have recollected, ere he dipped his pen in satiric gall, that the alteration of so essential a character, could not have been made but from the illness, or absence of the performer designed for the part. I now appeal to the unbiased judgment of the public, if the attack of Monday were dictated by that candor and feeling which should ever govern the pen of criticism; and the piece having been last night performed according to the original cast, if, under the circumstances here mentioned, the truth of which every one in the company can testify, I proved myself the "locum tenens" for Mr. Bailey, which the author describes me.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant, And that of the public. WILLIAM RUTHERFORD. Wednesday Evening August 31.
To Correspondents. The letter signed David Dogma is intended for to-morrow. We consider ourselves greatly indebted to the gentleman who furnished us with "Anecdotes of the Princess Pocahunta," they shall also appear to-morrow.
A man of the name of Scannel was, executed at Bray in Ireland, for sheep stealing. The morning of his execution he wrote the following letter to his wife:
"Dear Mary, When this reaches you I shall be in the other world, I'm told. Jack Sullivan has been very sweet upon you since I was shut to jail—lookee here, by J——, if you marry him, Mary, I'll haunt you day and nite, tho' I was sure to be hanged for it the next hour. So no more at present from your dead husband, Thady Scannel."
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies.) THE SCH'R DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board, at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 1. d
For BOSTON, The fast Sailing SLOOP POLLY, burthen about 400 barrels. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf. Jessie Luce, jun. September 1. 1 1/2
To be Sold at Vendue On Col. Hooe's Wharf, Sth inst at 11 o'clock,
A large two story Store, on said wharf, 75 feet long, 25 feet wide, it is a strong good frame, lined throughout with granaries, partitioned off on the second and third floors; the frame is in three separate parts for the convenience of moving if necessary. The ground on which it stands is leased from the corporation at 150 dols. per annum. Three years of the lease are yet to come, when the building may be moved, if no her agreement is not made with the Corporation. To save trouble, it will be put up at one thousand dollars, no bid will be taken for less than five dollars, but the highest bidder may be sure the owner, or any person for him, will not make any by bids. One half the purchase money will be received in approved notes off 60, and the other in 90 days from the day of sale. Wm. HARTSHORNE. September 1.
JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has commenced
THE STATIONARY And BOOKSELLING BUSINESS
at his Store, next door to the Library on King street, where orders for Account books of every description will be thankfully received and executed with neatness and dispatch.
Mercantile Books, or Blank Books, found on a NEW & IMPROVED PLAN, so as to open quite free to the back with or without Russia bands. Printed work bound or repaired agreeable to order. Subscribers to that new and valuable work, the Domestic Encyclopedia, will please to apply as above for the second volume. September 1. eo2w
Bolts, Nails and Spikes, AT McCall's Manufactory On Royal Street, Alexandria, By the Cash for Cash, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES:
Wrought Nails. Bolts and Spikes, at 8 3/4 d. per lb. 40d. and 30d. nails, 8 3/4 d. do. 20d. nails (if heavy) 8 3/4 d. do. 12d. and 10d. do. do. 9 1/4 d. do. 8d. do. 10 1/4 d. do. 6d. do. 11 1/4 d. do. 3d. do. 12 1/4 d. do. If fine drawn, 1 penny per lb. more.
Cut Nails. 20d. 12d. and 10d. nails, at 7 d. per lb. 8d. do. 7 1/4 d. do. 6d. do. 8 1/4 d. do. 4d. do. 9 1/4 d. do. 3d. do. 10 1/4 d. do. 20d. 12d. and 10d. brads, 7 d. do. 8d. do. 7 1/4 d. do. Retail price 1d. per lb. more.
All kinds of IRON WORK for ships, &c. may be had on the shortest notice, warranted done in the best manner.
Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nails Rods, &c. sold at the above factory. September 1. d 1 1/2
For Sale AT THE VENDUE STORE, A few boxes Essence of Spruce, with directions how to make the Beer. THOS. PATTEN. June 4. d

Washington Tavern.
RANDOLPH MOTT
Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. Peter Heiskell, sign of General Washington ,
Where he continues to keep a House of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public.
August 8. eo
United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia District, May Term, 1803.
Under a Decree of the said Court, We the Commissioners will expose to PUBLIC SALE , for ready money, on the premises, at 12 o'clock, on Friday the 30th day of September next, THAT VALUABLE & EXTENSIVE FARM ,
called Mount Salus , alias Millthorpe , lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolf Trap runs, containing by Deed 550 acres & by survey 673 acres. The Mansion House is on a high healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water—The house is 40 by 18 feet; two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, two brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18 walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings near the Mansion House and garden. There are also a valuable Merchant and Grist Mill, Saw Mill, Distillery, Miller's House and Overseer's House. The Mill House is 40 by 30, two stories high, half of the lower story of stone, the other part framed work, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr, and one pair of Cologne stones, three oiling cloths almost new, and one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for malting grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to advantage in said house. The waters on Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country custom, or purchasing wheat is exceeded by none in the county or neighborhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria, and 13 from George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description; and about 14 miles from the city of Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement, from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 3000 panels of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natural advantage which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that any person wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of the opportunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale.
The terms of which are, one third of the money to be paid on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in twelve months, with the interest accruing on the two last payments from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be expected to secure the last payments.
Some informality in the decree prevented the sale agreeably to the former notice. This defect being obviated by the parties, the property will most certainly be sold as now notified.
Captain James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plat of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Charles Little, James Wiley, James Douglass.
August 23.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
Bruff's
Patent Teeth Extractor,
By means of which the operation of tooth drawing is rendered infinitely easier, safer, and more expeditious than by any other method hitherto discovered.
The subscriber having purchased the Exclusive Right to the use of the above instrument, for the district of Alexandria, offers his services to those who may need assistance in that line.
CHARLES DOUGLASS, Harper's wharf, Prince Street, August, 1. eo4w
I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES
EAST INDIA GOODS,
consisting of Gauripore Sannahs, Allibad Emerty, Seepore Battahs, Mugga Mamoody, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrabs, Chittabully do. Batrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs.
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
August 1. eo
ALEX. SMITH and SON
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig RACHEL , from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in
IRISH LINEN,
Some excellent Irish PORK in hds. and bds. a few hds.
IRISH OAT MEAL,
and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE , which they will sell low for Cash.
July 28. eo
Just Received,
And for sale by the subscriber, Claret in casks, Do. in cases of 2 and } Vintage 4 dozen, } 1798.
Maliera Wine per pipe, A few nogheads draught Porter, One package of Knives and Forks, plated handles. Also,
Turks Island, } SALT, Cadiz, and } Ground Alum }
Plaster of Paris, mould and dip'd Candles. William I. Hall.
Merchants Wharf
Aug. 13. d3reo6t
Lots For Sale.
The subscriber, being desirous of disposing of the remainder of his property in Alexandria, will offer the same at public sale, on Saturday the 10th of September, to the highest bidder. Some of the lots have improvements thereon, and others without any. Times of payment will be allowed, which will be named on the day of sale. The property is in fee simple.
WILLIAM BUSHBY.
August 19. 2w2w01w
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King Street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER.
June 2. eo
Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 1st of July last, a negro woman named BECK ,
about 20 years of age, pretty lusty, of a yellowish complexion; supposed to be secreted by Henry Peake's negro man Ben, who has a numerous acquaintance in Alexandria, and may have conveyed her there.
Whoever takes up said negro and delivers her to me, (living on Occoquan, Davis's Road, Prince Wm. County,) shall receive the above reward, and, if out of the county reasonable expenses for bringing her home. It is supposed she is with child.
William Davis.
August 27. eoim
Notice.
Having sustained much damage as well as inconvenience, from the practice of persons hunting and fowling without license, on my enclosed lands in the vicinity of Alexandria, I am constrained thus publicly to notify, that all future trespasses of that nature, will be submitted to the cognizance of the law.
Ch. Alexander, jun.
August 26. eo6t
Robert & John Gray,
King Street,
Have just received from N. York, An additional assortment of BOOKS,
of which the following are a part: Dr. Lettome's Hints , designed to promote Beneficence, Temperance and Medical Science, 3 vols. 8vo. boards.
Federalist, 2 vols. 8vo. calf gilt; the same in sheep.
Dobson's Life of Petrarch, do. do.
Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography, 8vo.
Public Characters, for 1802 and 1803, boards.
Adventures of Telemachus, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt.
Thompson's Seasons, with fine plates, calf, gilt.
Lady's Monthly Museum, ornamented with beautiful engravings of Fashion for every Month in the Year, 9 vols. 12mo. calf, gilt.
German Theatre, 6 vols. calf, gilt
Young Gentleman and Lady's Magazine, 2 vols. 8vo.
Lord Kames's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo.
Thalaba, the Destroyer, a metrical romance, by Robert Southey, 2 vols. 12mo.
Thompson's Pictures of Poetry, 12mo.
The Enchanted Plants, fine plates, calf, gilt.
Pleasure and pains of Memory, do. do.
Belles Lettres R-p-tory for 1801, '2 and '3; fine not pressed, ornamented with plates.
Gifford's Baviad and Maviad, 12mo. boards.
Evan's Essays on the action for money had and received, on the Law of Insurance, and on the Law of Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, 8vo.
Pastor's Reports, 8vo.
Porcupine's Works, 2 vols. 8vo.
Folio, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain; common Prayer Books, gut and plain; Watt's Psalms & Hymns, large and small; do. bound in Morocco.
Wallace on Diseases.
Townsend's Guide to Health.
Brown's Elements of Medicine.
John Bell's Anatomy,
And a great number of other articles too numerous to insert in an advertisement.
July 27. d
John Gardner Ladd
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
Loaf and brown Sugars,
West India and N. England Rum,
Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas,
New Rice, white and brown Soap,
Spermaceti and tallow Candles,
Soal Leather, Beef and Pork,
French Brandy and Holland Gin,
Few boxes excellent Claret,
Bar Iron, stone Lime,
New Herrings and Shad,
A few bds. good Vinegar,
Cables and Cordage of all sizes,
Russia and ravens Duck,
India Cottons, Nankeens,
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Irish Linens, German do.
Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger,
Alum, Copperas, Brimstone,
Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards,
Wrought and cut Nails,
Lamp and Tanners' Oil,
Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c.
June 2. d
PASTURAGE.
The subscriber informs the citizens of Alexandria that he has an excellent pasture for Horses, Cows, &c. The fence is secure, and, with its convenience to water, he is inclined to believe make it the best in the neighborhood of the town.
Notice to Young Sportsmen.
The depredations committed on my property, at the Point, (as killing my ducks, &c. accidentally,) by persons hunting hereon, I have heretofore overlooked—but it having happened, in the course of a few weeks, that two of my servants were injured from some young men shooting on my premises—I hereby caution all persons whatever trespassing hereafter, as in that event I am determined to make an example of the first intruder.
William Patterson.
August 22. 3t
R. and J. GRAY,
Have just received a large supply of Writing Paper & Quills.
August 11. d
Cottom & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO, 500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19. d
Genuine Port Wine.
Just received per brig Commerce , captain Baldwin, from Oporto, and will commence landing this afternoon,
90 Quarter casks Port Wine, 50 ditto, ditto, such as is usually shipped to the London Market, for sale by
J. & T. VOWELL.
July 11. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale,
A few bales German Linens,
2 trunks calicoes and chintzes,
2 do. hosiery,
10 boxes wool and cotton cards,
5 tresses threads,
30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles,
10 hds. molasses,
4 do. Jamaica spirits,
6 do. sugars,
20 barrels prime pork,
50 do. herrings,
20 do. shad,
30 kegs James river tobacco,
100 tons plaster.
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
August 1. d
THOMAS SIMMS
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Fresh from Lisbon, in a short passage by the sch'r Rachel , Hacker,
A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts.
Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy .
Excellent soft shell'd Almonds,
Do. Prunes,
Do. Raisins, by the box,
Do. Figs and Filberts,
Holland Gin, French Brandy,
Jamaica Spirit, Wine,
Loaf, lump and brown Sugar,
Sald Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers,
Gin cases empty and full, as may be desired,
A quantity of well cured Bacon,
Venison Hams,
Pork, (1 hog to the bl.)
Fish by the bl. & &c.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber, at his store on Union Street,
Large Lisbon Lemons by the box,
English Walnuts by the frail or pound,
Fine large Prunes and Figs,
Fresh Limes.
By the Little Poll , from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Apples.
Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle,
First quality Chewing Tobacco,
With most of the Good Things of this life, if you will but Turn the Corner.
A. WILLIS.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett , of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
Charles Little, } Exirs. Geo. Triplett, }
July 7. eo
Wants a Place,
A middle aged Woman, who has lately been a Housekeeper, and wishes to engage in a small family.
Enquire of the Printer.
August 25. d6t
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