Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-29 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1803.
[No. 897.]
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in 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,  Kersymeres, Duffs,  Plains and Kersys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Blankets, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russets,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandana Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 24.
Sales by Auction.
On 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,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths,  Calimancoes,  Kersys,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  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.
October 24.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods :
 Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rofe do. striped kersys, plaids, half thick, cadders, kersymeres, swansdowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, feine and fewing twine, threads and fewing filks. 
And have on Hand,
 70 hds. Sugar,  4 do. Jamaica Rum,  12000 lbs. Green Coffee,  2000 bushels Salt. 
Oct. 26. d
To Merchants.
I WILL RENT for one year, or during my life, a HOUSE and LOT in the town of Stevensburg; there is a store room in the house well fitted for the reception of goods, a counting room adjoining the store, a large dining room and chamber, with two fire places below stairs, four lodging rooms, with two fire places and a passage above stairs, a large garret, and two large, dry cellars; a granary, kitchen, smoke house, stable, and a handsome falling garden. I have likewise, two lots well enclosed in the said town, and some vacant lots which I will rent with or separate from the above described lot. The stand for business is inferior to none in this place; the situation is high and remarkably healthy, and commands a fine prospect of the adjacent country and an extensive view of the Mountains.
ELIZABETH TALLIAFERRO.
Stevensburg, Culpepper County, October 24. d3w
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received per the Ann and the United States, from Liverpool, and the Atlanta, from London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which he is now opening and offers for sale on the usual terms. He has also received a case of
Highly finished GUNS,
amongst which are a few ducking pieces. Also, English Gunpowder in gr. casks, and shot in bags. Oct. 25. d2w taw 2w
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insurance Company will be returned to its usual place on Wednesday, the 26th inst.
By Order,
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Oct. 25. d
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of
Irish Linens and Woollen Goods,
suitable to the season. Oct. 17. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atlanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
WILLIAM HODGSON
OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersymeres, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices. Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kersys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Panaloons.
SALT.
A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate possession given. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,) The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
 Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted,  First quality clean Hemp,  Do. Sail Duck,  Do. Ravens do.  White and Brown Sheetings,  Loaf and narrow Diapers,  Drillings, &c. &c. 
Apply to
R. T. Hooe and Co.
J. and T. Vowell,
Lawrafon and Smoot
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods.
Lawrafon and Smoot. d
Oct. 6. d
Merchant's Attend!!
THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry good business. If not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and frew the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by
John M'Clenachan.
The above property was advertised for sale on the 12th of the present month, but has been necessarily postponed.
October 22. dts.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN, Capt. Bradford, A few hds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
The Ship United States,
Captain FINLEY,
A regular Trader for Liverpool, will begin to discharge on Monday the 3d inst. and will be ready to receive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an assortment of
Fall Goods.
Also, Queens Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Copras in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals. Oct. 1. d
For New-York,
The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Merchant's wharf, or to Philip Care, Union Street. Who has for sale, 100 casks single and FF Powder, 50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger, 100 bds. do. Sled, 40 bds. do. Herring,
Best superfine Flour for Jamm.
Oct. 18. d
For Boston,
The Sch'r ELIZABETH,
Mirick Nickerson, Master:
For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets.
J. G. LADD. d
Oct. 17. d
Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO,
burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bds. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. d
Oct. 17. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner RESOLUTION,
Job Simmons, Master;
a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. Sept. 22. d
For Freight or Charter,
(To any port in the West Indies or the U. States)
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. 7. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
ELEAZER FREEMAN
Master;
burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
Lawrafon and Smoot,
Robert Young,
William Yeaton. d
Oct. 6. d
For Sale or Charter,
The SHIP
BELVIDERE,
lying at Thompson's wharf, burthen 257 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig. July 21. eo
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the W. INDIES,
The Ship Maria,
SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, Burthen 1600 bds. Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms apply to said master on board, lying in the stream or to J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal streets. For sale on board said ship, 250 casks R. I. Lime, 100 bushels Potatoes, Few bales India Cottons. Oct. 10. d
For NEW-YORK,
The Sch'r HARMONY, will sail in all next week. For Freight or passage apply to the master on board at Merchants' Wharf, or to John Tucker. Oct. 26. eo
For Freight or Charter,
The fast sailing Schooner
Young Lyon,
FIELDER LUCKETT, master; burthen 1000 bds. For further particulars enquire of the master, or Dan. M'Clean.
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner
SEA FLOWER,
BOY 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. Coffee in bags has for sale. Oct. 20. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP
Fair American,
Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaister of Paris. For Sale, THE SLOOP Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour. ALSO, The Schooner Leboo, burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms. We have received by the ship Diana, 60 hds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality; And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboo, and offer for sale on reasonable terms,
First quality
Guadalupe Sugar.
They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bds. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 26. d
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. d

JAMES BACON, At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received a quantity of well-assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
EDUCATION. J. COWING'S SCHOOL, Will again be opened, at its usual place, on Monday 31st instant, where youth will be instructed in WRITING, ENGLISH GRAMMAR, ARITHMETIC, MATHEMATICS, &c. &c. &c. He likewise takes this opportunity to express his most grateful acknowledgments to those Parents and Guardians who have, since his commencement, honoured him with the tuition of their children—and he presumes to hope, by a sedulous attention to the duties of this important and arduous office, to merit a continuance of that patronage and support which he has hitherto experienced, and assures them it will be incessantly the object of his most earnest solicitude, to detect and retrain vice—and to inculcate such general and liberal principles, as tend to illuminate the understanding, invigorate the moral feelings, and humanize the heart.
Speedily will be published for the benefit of his pupils—A TREATISE on the PRINCIPLES of GEOGRAPHY and the USE of the GLOBES. King Street, Oct. 27. d3t
Joseph Fanney and John Lloyd, Have imported from Europe, A general Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching seasons which are now opened and offered for sale at their store opposite Peter Sherron's, in King Street, on the usual terms. Oct. 28. d3eo
NOTICE. I WILL dispose of the whole of my Stock of DRY GOODS At present upon hand, at cost and charges, upon a liberal credit, where punctuality in payment may be relied upon. JAMES WILSON.
N. B. Those who are indebted to the Subscriber, are informed, if more convenient, to make payment in Fredericksburg, than in Alexandria, will please to do so, to Messrs. Robert Couper and Co. Merchants there; and those whose accounts have been long standing, immediate payment will be expected. JAMES WILSON. Oct. 28.
THOMPSON & SON HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street. Oct. 26. d3m
M. EAKIN, Confectioner, King-Street, HAS returned to town, and respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has for sale every article generally in his line. Also, a variety of choice FRUIT. Oct. 26. d2w
JAMES S. SCOTT TAILOR, Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS, Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any: Amongst which are the following; SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cambrics, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain linens, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27. d
Large R. ISLAND APPLES by the barrel or bushel, Lemons, Limes, sweet Oranges, R. I. Potatoes, at 4-6 per bushel, Excellent Cheese and Groceries of all kinds. For sale by A. Willis.
FOR SALE, A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted.— Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27. d
The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock. Wm. Groverman, Broker. Oct. 12. eo
Mr. Snowden, IT is reported that the Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company have appointed the first Monday in November to decide on the route most proper to be pursued from Alexandria to the ford of Little River. The decision which they are about to make, will involve very important interests of the town of Alexandria, of the people connected by trade with that town, as well as of the Stockholders in the company; it is therefore presumed that the Stockholders and Directors are anxious to receive every light which can be thrown on the subject, more especially as the work intended to be executed is one of the most unchangeable nature—one which, it is hoped, will last as "long as the grass grows or the waters flow."
Regarding the subject in this solemn view, the following remarks are submitted, with all due deference, to the consideration of the parties interested—more particularly the Directors called on to decide. Let us first enquire which route of the two proposed, that pursuing the old road by Centerville, or that passing by Fairfax court-house in a direct line from the last place to the ford of Little River, will be most advantageous to the inhabitants of the town of Alexandria, whether settled there in trade, or engaged in the learned or mechanical professions—or whether they be the proprietors of the soil. None can doubt that every circumstance which facilitates the passage of the produce of the country to that market will be advantageous to the merchants in furnishing both consumers for imported articles and materials for the export trade. In proportion to the wealth brought to Alexandria, will the mechanics find employment and purchasers for the articles of their fabric and manufacture, and from the increase of the trade and the concourse of dealers, the extension of the business of the town will give to the lawyers, physicians, and all other professional men, also their proportionate benefit. But no class will experience so much advantage as the proprietors of the soil.
The inhabitants of all descriptions then, are interested in giving every facility to the introduction of the produce of the country into that market. Nor are the inhabitants of Alexandria alone interested in the growth of the town and the extension of its commerce. Those in the adjacent country, who supply all the articles of daily consumption, will find their profits greatly increased. Under such motives, to an united exertion, it might have been hoped that one interest would have dictated but one opinion, namely, that the shortest and most direct practicable route to that immense fertile country beyond the Blue Ridge and extending to the Ohio would have been demanded by the universal voice.
It has been already decided by the Directors, on examining the ground, that, to avoid very difficult hills in the neighbourhood of Alexandria, it was necessary to diverge from the direct course to the ford of Little River, southwardly, till they reached the Trough Hill—and from this point it remains to be determined whether a more southwardly diversion shall yet be made to touch Centerville, or whether the straight tract shall be regained as fast as the nature of the country will permit. It is not denied that the route by Fairfax court-house, and thence straight to the ford of Little River is shorter than that by Centerville nearly three miles—consequently five or six miles will be saved by every heavy loaded waggon in going to and returning from Alexandria; which, supposing fifty trips a year, will amount to the saving of 300 miles, or equivalent to 40 dollars per annum, for every waggon which travels from the Blue Ridge to Alexandria; and supposing 1000 such waggons, the annual aggregate saving would be 40,000 dollars. If only half the number be taken as a more correct estimate, the annual saving to the people, at and beyond the Mountains, would be 20,000 dollars. And why should the people under and beyond the Blue Ridge be subjected to this annual tax? Are the interests of a few individuals on the old road to be preferred to the interests and convenience of an immense country—surpassed by no part of America in fertility of soil, valuable productions, and, what is more important, in the skill, industry and morals of the inhabitants—a country too, increasing faster than any other in its population. But if it shall be made appear as is verily believed to be the case, that there is no point in the Centerville route which is not as near to Alexandria by pursuing the road proposed by Fairfax court-house, as by pursuing the old road. What possible motive can exist to prefer the longest route? It is believed that the dis-
tance from the ford of Accotink, on the Ravensworth estate, to Alexandria will not be increased at all, provided a road is judiciously laid out into the proposed turnpike road by the court-house; and that the same observation may be made as to every other important point on the Centerville route may as to Centerville itself: a road leading directly from Centerville to Fairfax court-house will probably reduce instead of enlarging the distance to Alexandria. But, supposing the distance increased an half mile, will that be deemed a sufficient reason to extend the distance two miles and an half to the persons above the ford of Little River? But is no consideration to be bestowed on the intermediate country between Centerville and the road leading from Leesburg to Alexandria, a space of at least 16 miles? Most of the inhabitants of which at present are obliged to travel from three to six miles about; equivalent to from six to twelve miles going to and returning from Alexandria.
The proposed road, by going five miles north of Centerville, will remove that inconvenience from a great portion of those inhabitants; and these are the persons who naturally trade to Alexandria. The produce of the country immediately south of the road by Centerville as naturally deposits itself at the Occoquan Mills, on navigable water, and in the town of Dumfries, whence it is water-borne to the markets of Alexandria, Baltimore, and Norfolk. The same observation extends to the upper parts of Prince William and Fauquier; the most important part of the trade of the latter country centering on the tide water of the Rappahannoc in the towns of Falmouth and Fredericksburg. Yet it is under the public idea of engrossing this trade that the turnpike road must diverge to Centerville, to the great inconvenience of all the country lying between Centerville and the Leesburg road, as well as of the great and fertile countries lying beyond the ford of Little River which furnish Alexandria with its best and richest customers. If, however, it shall be found as near to Centerville to proceed by the court-house as to pursue the old road, all this south-western country will be as well accommodated without doing injury to the country under and beyond the Blue Ridge.
Another ludicrous reason is assigned for the southern route. The farmers beyond the mountains are told to lock up their waggons, keep their horses in their stables, and send their produce down the Shenandoah, when it is known that the first river is not navigable at all, owing to obstructions not yet removed, and that both have not water sufficient for three-fourths of the year. Besides the rich farmers beyond the mountains, will generally prefer sending their produce to market in their own waggons, and giving employment to their horses, than to trust it to careless boatmen, especially as they will generally bring back immediately to their own houses the articles of consumption which the town alone can supply.
It has been stated, that the route by Centerville by lengthening the distance nearly three miles, will render Baltimore as near if not nearer, to a great portion of the country beyond the Ridge than Alexandria—Baltimore from its capital, is a powerful rival, so is the city of Washington, from its locality and being the seat of Government. In consequence of an opinion beyond the mountain, that the most direct route from Alexandria to Little River, is too southern for their accommodation: the people there, contemplate effecting another Turnpike to George Town. The proposed route by Fairfax court house, will lead near the Gum Spring in Loudoun, and at the distance of 26 miles from Alexandria, will intersect a road from Centerville to Leesburg, about 14 miles from the latter place; by which means, Leesburg will be brought as near to Alexandria by this route, as it is at present by the road leading down the Potowmac; this is a circumstance of considerable weight. In every aspect then the route by Fairfax court-house, and thence in straight line to the ford of Little River, will be most advantageous to the inhabitants of the town of Alexandria, and of the adjacent country of every class and description; in the second place it will be the shortest, cheapest and most convenient to all the country which, naturally seeks the market of Alexandria, which is a country extending west from the Potowmac to the Ohio. Lastly, under all these circumstances it promises to yield a more certain, durable and increasing income to the Stockholders. It is then ardently to be hoped, that in a measure so important and so permanent, that all petty local and personal interests will be sacrificed to the lasting good and prosperity of the town of Alexandria, and of the inhabitants of the
immense territory by nature united with it; if not by an unwise and unjust policy, forced into other connections. A STOCKHOLDER.
NEW YORK, October 24. Schooner Echo, Ingraham 9 days from Charles-ton. Passengers Mr. Baker, and the mate of the brig Sally, Lovett, of this port; the latter of whom has furnished the following following extracts from her log book—"On the 9th of October, the brig Sally, of New York, Daniel Lovett, master, was taken by the English privateer brig Rover from Jamaica, commanded by captain Fritch. The first lieutenant came on board, and commanded the captain to take his papers on board the privateer, which he accordingly did—overhauled the papers and found 28 bags of coffee 4 barrels &c, and 14 bags of cocoa upon freight, which they said were Dutch property. Captain Lovett and the second lieutenant came on board, and directly after the prize master, with orders from the captain of the privateer to take out the cargo which they claimed as Dutch property. Captain Lovett told them that they should not break the hatches open; unless they did it by force; the second lieutenant and prize master then fell foul of Captain Lovett beat him shamefully, and threatened to heave him overboard if he said another word; they then sent on board eight or nine men armed with cutlasses, who immediately broke open the hatches, and took out several barrels of coffee. The weather being so rough that they could not get it on board the privateer, orders came from the captain to put the coffee below, and send the people and mate on board his vessel. The Sally was sent to Jamaica, on board of which captain Lovett and the cook remained. Mr. Lovett, mate of the brig Sally, says, that on the 11th of October, in lat. 34, 30, long. 73, they saw a schooner standing to the northward and westward, which they chased for three or four hours; and fired several shot, but finding they could not overtake her gave up the chase. On the 16th of October, brought to the schooner Echo, and put on board Thomas Lovett, mate of the brig Sally. The captain of the privateer told captain Ingham, if he refused they would fire a broadside into him, and then plunder him of what they could find. The abovementioned brig was 22 days out from Surinam, and was taken in lat. 32, 55, long 71. Mr. Perkins was first lieutenant, Mr. Haskins second do. Mr. Bass sailing master; all three were Americans and belonged to Massachusetts.
October 25. Our boat returned at a late hour last night from the Hook, bringing files of London papers, prices current, and Lloyd's Lists to the tenth and Paris papers, to the 15th of September. On a slight glance at these papers, we do not find that any political event of importance had transpired in Europe. The Paris Argus of the 14th contains a pompous account of the capture, by Citizen James Perraud, commanding the French privateer Bellona, of the English East Indiaman, Lord Nelson, of 1000 tons. Some extracts will be given tomorrow. When the South Carolina sailed, Havre was blockaded by the British; and it was expected they would bombard it immediately. The French are determined to attempt the invasion of England.
We acknowledge our obligations to captain Skinner, of the ship Iris, who has politely favored the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with London papers, Prices Current, and Lloyd's Lists to the 10th of September, inclusive; and to captain Steele, of the ship South Carolina from Havre de Grace, to whom we are indebted for Paris papers to the same date. The former is the bearer of dispatches for Government from Mr. Monroe, our minister at the Court of St. James's. The papers received by these arrivals are uncommonly barren. The articles which follow comprise the most important part of the intelligence they contain.
The British government contemplate throwing a chain across the Thames, at the entrance of that river, to impede the designs of the enemy in the projected invasion.
Letters from Bourdeaux mention that the principal Commissary of Marine there had notified the Chamber of Commerce that privateering from the port of Bourdeaux will no longer be authorized.
Captain Steel informs that the port of Havre de Grace was blockaded by three British frigates and a sloop of war.
LONDON, Sept. 3. A Spanish house of the first respectability at Hamburg, has received information from Cadiz, that the Spanish Cabinet positively refuses the passage of a French army through Spain to take possession of Portugal. Spain have given orders to form an army of 40,000 men on the frontier provinces bordering on France. The French are said to insist not only on the free passage of the troops through Spain, &c. to Portugal, but also upon an expedition by land and sea against Gibraltar. We give this report as it has reached us; but it is by no means probable that the Court of Madrid, however manifest the justice of its cause may be, will risk the existence of the Spanish Monarchy by engaging in a war with France.
Sept. 5. —The inhabitants of Dublin continue to be agitated by reports of intended insurrections, but nothing new has occurred. A very considerable number of persons have now been apprehended, but whether any of them were connected with the late attempt or were planning new ones, remains still a secret. It is said that several large manufacturers, who

have long been working night and day for Government in the preparation of equipages, and other field stores, have been abruptly stopped in their orders within the course of the last two or three days, and told to discharge the whole of their men, which has also been done, and in some instances to the number of from four to five hundred.
Letters from Guernsey, dated on Wednesday, state that one of our cruizers on Tuesday, stood into Cancale Bay, but the enemy's gun boats were stationed beyond the reach of her guns,—They appeared in the same condition they were in a fortnight since.
Capt. Bicknell, of the American ship Victory, on Friday arrived at Cowes from Rotterdam, and reports that there are a thousand gun and other vessels in readiness in the Marse, for the invasion of this country, and that the coast is crowded with soldiers.
A cutter from Guernsey, which came into Plymouth on Thursday with French prisoners, has brought intelligence that the most vigorous preparations were making on the enemy's coast, supposed to be for the invasion of Jersey and Guernsey.
The Prefects of the several departments in France are said to be now preparing addresses to Buonaparte, praying that he will not personally engage in the expedition against Britain, but preserve from the possibility of danger, a life, now become essential to the happiness of the Republic.
September 8.—It seems now to be generally believed that an expedition is about to be attempted against some part of the enemy's shores,—Though we have suspected from various circumstances, that something of this kind was in agitation, we have forbore to state any thing particular on the subject. As it must now be within the reach of general observation, the same delicacy seems no longer necessary. Indeed, it is now known that the brigade under General Moore, consisting of the 4th, or King's own, 52d Light Infantry, 59th, 70th, and Rifle Corps, embarked at Hassings on Monday, on board of transports and other vessels, assembled for that purpose. It is reported that they sailed for the Westward. We heard it suggested that they might be joined by more troops from another quarter. The destination of this expedition is, and ought to be a secret. We shall not therefore attempt to penetrate the mystery. It seems obvious, however, that the service to be performed must be of that kind, that can be achieved by a coup de main. The number does not appear to be very considerable.
We understand that it is settled that Lord Cathcart goes to Ireland as Commander in Chief, Lord Hardwicke remains as Lord Lieutenant, and the intention, if there was any, of employing Marquis Cornwallis, is abandoned.
September 9.—The following is an extract of a letter received by the Fox cutter from an eminent merchant in Lisbon:
Lisbon, Sept. 2. The Fox cutter arrived here last Sunday, and sails this evening for England. I avail myself of the opportunity to request that you will by no means execute the orders sent by the Auckland Packet, as I conceive this country to be in very great danger of French invasion. French troops are already in Spain, and our Ambassador, Frere, at Madrid is expected every day on his way to England. It seems the Spaniards are determined to unite with France against this country; and the Prince of Brazil is absolutely fitting out his fleet resolved to quit Europe for his settlements in South America. The greatest consternation prevails here, and I much fear the British factory will suffer considerably, having few ships here and not one of war to protect them.
Two Expeditions are very confidently spoken of, one of which is to sail from Deal, where preparations are making for that purpose. This is destined it is supposed, for Brittany, and it is even rumoured that some militia regiments have offered their services on the occasion. At all events we may venture to predict that a decent will be made by us on the enemy's coast before he attempts to invade ours.
A survey has been made, and the points marked out on several of the rivers in the vicinity of London, for erecting drains across the same, in order to inundate the low lands in case of the approach of an invading enemy.
September 10.—The Special Commission which sat in Dublin on Monday last, waited for some time for Redmond, who was ordered to be brought up for trial, but were informed by the Gaoler that the culprit had shot himself a few minutes before. The ball entered the back part of his head, but the wound was not immediately fatal. Some expectations were even entertained of his recovery. In this man's house a depot of pikes was discovered, and he is supposed to have been one of the principal agents in the rebellion.
Another rebel named, Clare, was tried and convicted on Monday; and Beggs, who had been found guilty on Saturday, though recommended to mercy by the Jury, was brought up & sentence of death was passed upon him. Byrne, who was tried and convicted last Friday, was executed in Thomas street, on Monday. Dublin and the provinces remained tranquil.
It was yesterday reported that one of our flotillas had made a descent on or near Havre de Grace, and that the 7th Regiment had suffered considerably.
There is a considerable share of anxiety entertained respecting the next mail from Lisbon.—The advices of the enemy have excited much alarm; and the ultimate result is looked for with a deep felt concern.
Such is the apprehension of invasion in Portugal, that an Ecclesiastical Mandate has been issued,
to forbid all marriages where the man is not above the age of 45, and this is said to be done for the purpose of procuring recruits.
Plymouth, Sept. 7. The American brig which failed on Saturday last for Havre de Grace, is brought back by one of the cutters, and is now at anchor in the Sound. After her sailing from hence, information was given to admiral Sir John Colpoys, K. B. commander in chief, &c. of his majesty's ships and vessels at this port, of a French pilot who was in our service, being secreted on board, for the purpose of conveying to France what intelligence in his capacity of pilot, he had gleaned, either with respect to foundings of our coast, bearings, distances, and the state of the force at this port.—With the proper officers, and a warrant from a justice of the peace, the vessel was boarded and searched, the American captain offering to take this oath, if such a person was concealed on board his vessel, he did not know a syllable of the business, and he was sure, hid without his privy or consent. After opening several concealed places, and searching the ship very narrowly, the French pilot was fortunately discovered under a scuttle, lying at full length, and immediately secured, and the vessel detained till an examination took place at dock, before the Rev. Justice Williams, which occurred yesterday, when the American captain took his oath he knew nothing of the circumstance of the French pilot's being concealed in his vessel. He is ordered to appear this day before Mr. Justice Williams, at ten o'clock, with the pilot, and all persons concerned, to undergo a further examination. It is supposed the French pilot will be committed for trial.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29.
HEALTH-OFFICE, OCTOBER 29.
The Committee of Health report NO deaths, for the 24 hours, ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
They acknowledge with gratitude, the receipt of Twenty Five Dollars from a citizen returned to town, who had before contributed, and Twenty Dollars from Alexander Henderson, as donations for the use of the Poor.
S. SNOWDEN, Sec'y.
ERRATA.
In the communication from Judge Washington, published in the Advertiser of this day week, the words "the foundation of" were accidentally omitted in the first sentence, which should read, "made the foundation of a calumny against me," &c.
Yesterday also, from the corrector misapprehending the marks in the proof, the letters "a" and "e" were transposed in the christian and surname of Colonel "Willoughby Tebbs."
COMMERCIALLY INTERESTING.
For the information of such American citizens as have claims upon the British government, we publish the following copy of a Circular, addressed by George W. Erving, Esq. American Consul at London, to those claimants in whose favour compensation has been awarded.
CIRCULAR.
To _____, Owner of the _____ American Consulate, London, 1803.
SIR, I have now the satisfaction to inform you, that the commissioners under the seventh Article of our Treaty with this country, have awarded you compensation in the above-mentioned case, to the amount of _____ Sterling, to be paid by the British Government in three equal annual instalments, the first whereof will be on the 15th July next, as directed by the late convention: the award, which is assignable under the direction of the parties, but not otherwise, is made payable to myself as the Public Agent of the United States, and to my successors in office; in trust for the several persons named therein. A clause having been inserted in this and the other awards lately executed, by which the assignment to be given to the British Government of the claims upon captors, is directed to be made by the public agent, no special powers from the claimants will be now necessary for that purpose. I enclose for your information, a minute of the Assessors' estimation in this case, from which you will learn the particulars of the allowance made by the Board, and be enabled to ascertain the portions of the several persons interested. As soon as I shall have received the first payment from the British Government, I shall send you notice to draw on me at sight for the amount (deducting what may be due to the United States for the prosecution of the appeal) which in the mean time will be deposited for its security in the Bank of England.
You will please to observe that the instructions given to my predecessors direct, that "no bills will be paid without letters of advice, that no partial payments can be made, and that they (the claimants) must draw for the whole sum due to them in one set of exchange."
If you shall hereafter be disposed to make sale of your award, or of the payments which may remain due upon it, it will be necessary for you to join in proper authorities to the person or persons you may see fit to employ for that purpose, whether it be myself or any other, and if you should desire the award to be assigned and delivered over by me to any agent for this or any
other purpose, you will please to give me your explicit directions to that effect.
It is probable that since the commencement of our claims, in many cases partial or entire assignments or transfers of the property may have been made, and several of the original claimants may have deceased; in all these cases, it will be necessary that I be duly advised by the party or parties surviving of those originally interested, of such assignments or transfers, and that regular notifications be sent to me by the legal representatives of those deceased.
I am, Sir,
Your very obedient servant, &c.
P. S. Though foreign to the immediate purposes of this letter, it may not, however, be improper to inform you, that the various opportunities which this place offers for the profitable employment of money, as well as circumstances attached to the nature of this instrument, render it probable that your award could be sold without a single sacrifice in premium or discount; it is impossible to say, with any degree of accuracy, what allowances of this sort will be necessary to make to a purchaser—it must be varied by circumstances. You may not expect to convert it into cash under a discount of from 7 to 10 per cent. besides a deduction of the interest upon the several instalments at 5 per cent. You will observe, however, that interest at the rate of 6 per cent. has been allowed to you by the board, so that adding the commissions on the sale, you may estimate the net deduction at the utmost at 10 to 12 per cent. and after one instalment shall have been paid, it may be expected that the confidence of purchasers will be increased, and proportionably better terms be obtained.
Prices Current at Bourdeaux, September 3, 1803.
 Pot Atbes, cwt. 45f. to 50f. wanted. Pearl atbes unsaleable.  Cotton, cwt. Georgia Sea Island 220 to 250f. Upland 145 to 160f. Louisiana 150 to 160f. Stock rather dull, particularly fine qualities.  Flour, American, bbl. 30 to 25f.  Indigo, lb. Louisiana 8 to 10f. Carolina 4 to 5f. None at market.  Rice, cwt. 35 to 40f.  Tobacco, cwt. Virginia 30 to 65f. Carolina and Georgia 40 to 55f. Maryland 40 to 70f. Not much at market, but manufacturers well supplied. Tobacco is sold at 6, 7, and 8 months credit. East and West India and American produce at 3, 4, and 6 do. 
The above prices, on account of the general stagnation of trade, can be considered only as nominal.
Congress of the United States.
Minutes of the Proceedings of Congress taken for the Alexandria Advertiser.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1803.
Read the first and second time, and committed to a Committee of the whole House To-morrow.
A BILL
Making provision for the payment of claims of the citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the convention of the thirtieth April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French Republic.
Be it Enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress Assembled, That a sum, not exceeding three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, (inclusive of a sum of two millions of dollars, appropriated by the act of the twenty-sixth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and three, entitled, "An Act for making further provision for the expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations,") to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be, and the same hereby is, appropriated, for the purpose of discharging the claims of the citizens of the United States against the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the government of the United States, by virtue of a convention made the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States of America, and the French Republic, respecting the said claims.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the treasury shall cause to be paid, at the treasury of the United States, in conformity to the convention aforesaid, the amount of such claims, above mentioned, as, under the provisions of the said convention, shall be awarded to the respective claimants: which payments shall be made on the order of the minister plenipotentiary of the United States for the time being, to the French Republic, in conformity with the convention aforesaid; and the said minister shall be charged on the treasury books with the whole amount of such payments, until he shall have exhibited satisfactory proof to the accounting officers of the treasury, that his orders thus paid, have been issued in conformity with the provisions of the said convention.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, authorised to borrow, on the credit of the United States, to be applied to the purposes authorized by this act, a sum, not exceeding
one million seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, at a rate of interest, not exceeding six per centum per annum, reimbursable out of the appropriation made by virtue of the first section of this act, at the pleasure of the United States, or at such period not exceeding five years from the time of obtaining the loan, as may be stipulated by contract, and it shall be lawful for the bank of the United States to lend the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That so much of the duties on merchandise and tonnage, as may be necessary, be, and the same hereby is appropriated, for the purpose of paying the interest which shall accrue on the said loan.
Mr. Dawson moved, that the third reading of the bill be on this day.
Mr. Randolph observed, that it was a long bill, and would require much consideration; he therefore hoped a third reading would not be pressed until to-morrow.
It was then moved that the third reading should be on Monday, which was not carried. This important business of course, will be closed to-morrow.
The following resolution was moved by Mr. Nicholson and agreed to, viz.
Resolved, that a Committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing the debts due to individual states from the United States. Ayes 41—Noes 42.
It was moved, that the same be referred to a select committee.
Mr. R. Griswold, did not see the expediency of a select committee, he thought it best to go before a committee of the whole House, as the question was well understood.—The Motion for a select Committee. Ayes 55—Noes 34.
Carried, and made the Order of the day for Monday.
The bill, for regulating the future elections of President and Vice President, was passed about two o'clock, by a large majority.
FOR SALE,
 By the subscribers, at their store corner of Washington and Prince streets,  Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, by the hhd. or barrel,  Molasses, brown and loaf Sugar, do.  Imperial, young hyson and hyson skin Teas,  Soal Leather, Salt of different kinds,  China by the box,  An assortment of India Muslins and German Linens,  Soap and Candles, James river Tobacco,  Spinning Cotton, Herring and Shad,  Wrapping Paper,  An assortment of Cloths, Stuffs, Swansdowns, &c. suitable to the approaching season. 
They continue to purchase FLOUR as usual. Denney and Powell. Oct. 29. d5
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well
ASSORTED CRATES,
in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New-Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29. d6: eo
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens'
SHOES:
 Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels.  Spangled kid, with and without heels.  Milles Morocco and leather.  Mens' fine and coarse Shoes.  Boys' do. do.  Children's Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. 
Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom. Oct. 29. d3m
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
Have Imported,
In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened in a few days. Oct. 6. d2m
Notice is hereby given,
THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations.
Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5. 1803. d
For Sale or Lease,
A Lot of Ground on King Street, two doors from Columbus Street, fronting on King Street 23 feet and running back 100 feet. It is allowed to be as valuable a lot as any in town that is unimproved: it will be disposed of on very moderate terms. For further particulars apply to the Printer, or to Mr. Wm. Gore nearly opposite the said lot.
ROBT. SMITH. July 18. 14w

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS , consisting of    Ganypore Sannas,  Allibad Emery,    Scenpore Bafahs,  Mugga Mamoudy,    Lucipore, do.  Beerboon Gurrahs,    Chittabully do.  Barrapooty,    Brown do.  Bandanna Hhfs.    Benjamin Shreve, jun.
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,  WINES,    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. Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouehong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohoa
Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nantz and Bourdeaux Salad 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 dipp'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.
Cotton & 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.
The Sale of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be held by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money.
The following Property, viz. 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 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 Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock.    Philip R. Fendall,  Ex'ors.    Robert Young,    William Waters,    Sept. 29.
Late Publications, For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaign of General Bonaparte in that country: by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo. price 450 cents, in boards. History of the British Expedition to Egypt: by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250 cents, bound.
Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici: 3 vol. 8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 10 dolls. bound in calf and gilt. Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound. Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age, price 250 cents, bound. Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by subscription, to be comprised in 5 vol. 8vo. price to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards. Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villemert, by A. Morris, price 100 cents. Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo. 100 cents in boards. John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo. Colman the Younger, price 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of writing paper and blank account books. Country Merchants may be supplied with the following articles, by the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia: Almanacs for the year 1804, school bibles and testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watt's psalms and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's and Entick's pocket dictionaries, Universal, Webster's Dilworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spelling books, N. England and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's speaker, Monitor, Murray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Esop's fables, Ashe's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Walkden's best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, wafers, playing cards, bonnet boards, &c. &c.
Also on Hand, 250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dolls. each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the fife, flute, violin, &c. Nota Bene —All new American Publications of merit are regularly received by Rob. and John Gray , and may be had at their book store in King street at the same prices at which they sell were they are published.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Finley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants, In Chancery. The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, S 20. d2m Clerk. Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett , of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them for ward 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, Geo. Triplett, Ex'ors. July 7.
LECTURES. IN a science so various and complicated as the present system of the LAW , nothing which tends to facilitate the progress of the student can be deemed useless. It is with this view that the subscriber proposes to deliver, the ensuing winter, (and if suitable encouragement offers, annually) A course of Lectures, On Education, Belles Letters, Composition, History and Law.
The subscriber means to divide the same into two distinct courses. The object of this division is, that such young gentlemen who are designed to fill stations in active life, distinct from those of the learned professions, may resort to that course of lectures which will be delivered without a relation to the LAW , which will be the sole foundation of the other. If the plan should meet with success, the subscriber contemplates furnishing, next winter, a handsome library, for the use of such gentlemen as feel desirous of patronizing the undertaking. The municipal laws of each state will then be provided—That students at law from any part of the United States will find it their interest to repair to the metropolis to pursue their studies; where they will have the advantage of attending the congressional debates.
The facility of access which the houses of congress offer, is a circumstance peculiarly advantageous to the student, and the youthful pleader, not only from the light which is thrown in the course of debate on controverted questions of law; not only to be derived from witnessing the eager contests, the vigorous attacks, the wary methods of defence, exhibited by men of the most conspicuous talents, rivals alike in abilities and interest; but especially from this consideration, that the speakers are, in general, exempted by the nature of their functions, from those defects to which pleaders are peculiarly exposed. The LECTURES will commence the first week in December next, and continue until twelve distinct Lectures in each course shall have been delivered. The terms may be known by application personally, or by letters post-paid to ROBERT WARE PEACOCK. Attorney at Law. City of Washington, Oct. 7 m&th 11 D.
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY,  WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Billious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Billious disorders, and removing that sickening, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forehead of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundicy and billious people. Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of four, billious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor. They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes. The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation. Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment. The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH , without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before. August 2. 2aw6m
Frederick Kemelmmyer,  LIMNER, Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hood's, (Water street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attendance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon. He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting. Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible. August 31.
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrase Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Denis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15.
BELL and WRAY Have received in addition to their former, a neat assortment of Superfine and second cloths, kerseymeres, fwanflowns, king, queen, constitution and Neilson cords, coatings, flannels, blankets, plains, kerseys, hosiery, chintzes, calicoes, embossed, black, drab, glazed cambric, and tamboured mullins, Irish linens, ticklenburgs, oxenburs, piatillas, russells, calimancoes, bombazets, lutestring, kid and Morocco shoes and slippers, with a variety of articles too tedious to enumerate, which is offered for sale at their usual low prices for cash or country produce—they offer their unfeigned acknowledgements to a generous public for past favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices, to merit a continuance. N. B. They daily expect a further supply of the above articles, and have on hand part of a bale of Negro Cottons which will be made an object to country purchasers. October 26. eo4w
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
To be Rented, For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS of FIVE ACRES each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque. ALSO, A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road. Particulars will be made known on application to CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14. eo
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 strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking 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
FOR SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hood's. There is no stand in town more better or eligible calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. Sept. 18. eo
Stoughton's Bitters. During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS , (imported from London) will be found of great service, as preventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition in the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the constitution, and renovates the whole system. It may be used instead of spirits in water, tea, or other drink. It restores lost appetite, expels worms in children, and, if regularly used during the fall season, will prevent the ague and fever. In short, it only needs to be tried, to convince every one of its great efficacy. These Bitters may be had, with copious directions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles at one fourth of the former charge for the same in vials, at S. Snowden's Printing Office, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also, at A. BUCK's, Fredericksburg. Oct. 3. 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. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. May 31. 23W
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.