Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-10-02 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1804.
[No. 1103.
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY next,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store.
RUM
In hds. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tierses and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles. Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
&c. ALSO,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chinizes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do., Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Supplements are received at the Book Store of
COTTON and STEWART, for a BOOK en.
THE SKELETONS;
Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Canaan Preacher Dissected.
In 10 Parts
Part I. The Arminian, or Doctrine of Universal Charity purified, taken, examined, tried, condemned, executed, and anatomized.
Part II. The Canaan Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of Scripture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country.
Conditions, &c. are left at the above.
It is the opinion of several respectable clergy, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it manifestly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free will and universal redemption is unfounded.
Sept. 1. d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
From New-York and Philadelphia,
A NEW
Assortment of Books & Stationary,
among which are the following:
Motherby's Medical Dictionary, Lardner's Museum, Dobson's Life of Petrarch, Diction of Natural History, Furgason's Astronomy, Cooke's Pantheon, Young's Latin Dictionary, Acciviti Lexicon, St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, Medical Extracts with plates, De-cameron of Boccaci, Blount's Practical Navigator, Federer's Hooke's Ariosto, Simpson's Euclid, Wit's Egypt, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, Bible and plain, Morocco Prayer Books, Bell's Surgery, Edinburgh New Dispensatory, Bailey's Johnson's, Walker's, and Perry's Dictionaries. An elegant assortment of
Paper Hangings,
few choice Vases, Vases, Sings and Bows, complete assortment of German Flutes and Flauto, and a great variety of other articles which will be advertised in a few days.
July 24. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Mucovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira 8 do. old Port 4 do. P. Teneriffe 15 qr. casks Sherry, and 4 pipes Bruflols 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocer Line.
May 20. d
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong. } Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruflols, Lisbon, Malaga and Port. } WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts. } RUM.
Best Holland Gin,
White Wine and Cyder Vinegar,
Best Sallad Oil,
Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mac, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia,
Cayenne and black Pepper,
Alspice, race and ground Ginger,
Fig Blue and Poland Starch,
Dixon's Mustard,
Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff,
Best Chewing Tobacco,
Spanish Segars,
Pearl Barley and Rice,
Shot assorted,
P and F Gunpowder,
Single and double Batts &c. in papers and canisters,
Gun and Pistol Flints,
White and brown Soap,
Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom.
June 11. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber,
100 pieces brown Russia Sheetings,
50 do. white do.
100 do. broad Diapers,
125 do. narrow do.
71 do. broad Russia Linens,
100 bolts Russia Duck,
50 do. Ravens do.
2000 pieces Nankeens,
10 chests fresh Hyson Tea,
2 tons Cordage assorted.
John G. Ladd.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets,
(JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKEENS,
165 do. Bandana Handkerchiefs.
2 bales Sannaba,
2 do. Batias,
1 do. Emerys,
1 do. blue Garabes,
1 do. India Chintz,
2 sacks Sago
1 bag Hops,
94 Birch Floor Mats,
3 cales and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes,
ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons,
Consisting of
6 bales Batias,
5 do. Emerys,
4 do. Sannaba,
1 do. Cassaba,
30 pieces Black Satin,
2 sets Tea China,
Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes,
Leiper's Snuff is half bks. and kegs,
1 case Mariner's Compasses,
10 coils Cordage, assorted,
24 bags Pepper,
40 'ls. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Seal Leather.
June 4. d
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax Streets.
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality:
London P. Madeira Wine in
pipes and quarter casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Loaf Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Russia do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. Aug. 8. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and mode of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office, July 12. d
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r Sparrow from Antigua,
4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bks. Limes, packed in their natural foil, 49 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin.
Has always on Hand, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c.
The above articles are all in good order, and of an excellent quality. Aug. 21. d
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to
John G. Vowell.
June 23. d
Robert and John Gray
Have just received,
A SUPPLY of Super Royal,
Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio and Quarto Post } WRITING PAPER.
And Foolscap July 31. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz,
FRESH LEMONS
And Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail,
Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar:
And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN,
EMPTY GIN CASES,
And GLASS WARE assorted.
On Hand as usual,
Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts, Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES.
ALSO,
Fine fat Mackerel and Old Codfish, for family use.
Abel Willis.
August 20. d
For BOSTON,
The Sch'r SALLY,
JAMES BACON, Jun.
MASTER,
will sail in six days, and will take a few barrels freight on low terms. Apply to,
Lawrason & Fowle,
Who have now landing from said Schooner at Lawrason and Smoot's Wharf, and for sale at their store on said Wharf,
50 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 200 Reams Wrapping Paper, 20 bks. Boston Beer, 30 do. do. Bay Mackerel, 20 do. do. Port,
Young Hyson Tea, And a few bks. N. E. Rum.
For New-York and Boston,
The fast sailing, copper bottomed brig
HARMONY,
Robert B. Hall, master; will be ready to receive FREIGHT in a few days.—Apply to
Sept. 8. d
For Sale or Freight
The Schooner BETSEY,
of New Bedford,
Weston Howland, Master
burthen 75 tons, or about 600 bks. 5 years old, well found, and now in good condition for sea. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 11. d
For Freight or Charter,
To any Port in Europe,
The fine burthen some
Ship COLUMBIA,
Captain HAYDEN.
Will flow about four hundred hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Sept. 1. d
For Freight (Coastwise)
The fast sailing Schooner
SYREN,
Burthen nine hundred barrels,
John Matthews, master.
Now ready to receive a cargo and has good accommodations for passengers.—Apply to
John G. Ladd.
Sept. 10. d
For CHARTER,
The fine, new American
Ship ORB,
Captain FARLEY,
About 450 hogsheads burthen. Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediately. For terms apply to.
William Hodgson.
Aug. d
THE SHIP
WILLIAM & JOHN,
will sail on Sunday the 7th day of October for COWES, (England)—can accommodate six or eight PASSENGERS. Application to be made to captain Woodhouse on board, lying at Ramsay's wharf, or
James Wilson.
Sept. 29. d7t
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street)
Has this day received, per the brig Neptune, from Lisbon,
ONS by the box or smaller quantity, LEMONS soft shell'd Almonds, 800 lbs. English Walnuts, 500 lbs. of preserved Peaches, 10 box And some Sweet Meats, are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Jonanah, from Newburyport, a few tierses in quality SEED POTATOES.
July 5. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray
MEMOIRS
OF
The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN,
By Anna Seward.
Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts.
Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00
Call, gilt, 2 — 59

Public Sale.
On Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold on the premises, A HOUSE AND LOT on King Street, adjoining D. Vey D. Vey's. The lot fronts on King Street 24 feet, and in depth 100 feet to a 10 feet alley; subject to a ground rent of 16 dollars. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Sept. 29.
FALL GOODS.
JONAH THOMPSON and SON HAVE RECEIVED Per the ship United States from Liver- FALL ASSORTMENT, and are in daily expectation of the remainder via Baltimore.
Oct. 1. d3m
ENGLISH and GERMAN
Almanacs,
For the Year 1805.
for sale by the gross, or dozen, at Robert and John Gray's Bookstore, King Street.
Sept. 29. d
SHIP UNITED STATES, (A Regular Trader,) has just arrived From LIVERPOOL, and will be ready to receive FREIGHT for that Port by the 15th of October. For terms apply to
RICKETTS, NEWTON and Co.
Who have received by said ship, a few bales of WOLLS, &c. which together with what they have on hand makes a handsome assortment, and the whole will be sold on a liberal credit at costs and charges.
R. N. and Co.
Sept. 28.
FOR SALE, The Brig Julia, burthen about 900 tons. She is well built of the best materials, fast sail, is completely found and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to
Joseph Ridle.
Sept. 8. 2w
FOR SALE, The Sloop Two Brothers, (at this port) burthen about twenty five tons, and now in good order. A credit would be given if required, or bartered for wet or dry goods. Apply to
William S. Belt, jun.
Sept. 34.
Wanted to Hire,
A NEGRO BOY as a house servant. Apply to the Printer.
Sept. 25. d
A Barkeeper Wanted.
To a person of good character and capable of keeping accounts, (none else need apply) a liberal salary will be given. Enquire at the Hope and Anchor Tavern, corner of Prince of Street.
Sept. 24. 34
WANTED TO HIRE,
A WHITE OR BLACK FEMALE SERVANT, about fourteen years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
September 24. d
A CARGO
Of coarse LIVERPOOL SALT, just received and now ready to be delivered from the ship Columbia, capt. Hayden, at Harper's wharf, and for sale by
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Sept. d
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber living in the City of Washington, near the W. Market, on the 10th ultimo, a NEGRO GIRL, named NANCY, 16 or 18 years of age, formerly the property of Mrs. Sharp of the George Town Ladies' Academy. She is low in stature, small person, has long hair for one of her colour, and full eyes. Had on, when she eloped, a country cotton petticoat with a pale blue stripe, a dark calico jacket, with a white handkerchief about her head. The above reward will be given for securing her in any jail so that I get her again, and reasonable charges paid in addition, if brought home.
Walter Smallwood.
Oct. 1. 34
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying an act may be passed for removing the fairs or the County Court of Fairfax, to the town of Centerville, so soon as a Court House and other public buildings can be erected, which it is intended shall be done by voluntary subscription.
August 31. saw 2m
We suspect the following affectionate tribute of the Scottish Muse, which is taken from a paper in the county of Washington, state of Pennsylvania is from the well known pen of a Mr. Bruce, whose little volume of poetry has, not long since, been perused by us with emotions of admiration.
From the WESTERN TELEGRAPHE.
General Hamilton having been a member of the St. Andrew's Society of the city of New York, the following verses will not be unacceptable to the members of that Society throughout the union, particularly to such of them as are native Scotsmen.
The subject undoubtedly claims a much higher species of Poetry; but there is none in which the simple and genuine feelings of nature can be so happily expressed as that which I have adopted.
ON THE
MURDER OF HAMILTON.
A SCOTCH BALLAD.
Tune—“Good night, and joy be wi' ye a'.”
O! I wae beside ye, Aaron Burr, My mickle curie up's ye la'! Ye've kail'd as brave a gentleman As e'er liv'd in America.
Wi' bloody mind ye ca'd him out, Wi' practis'd eye and on h in draw, And wi' deliberate, murderous aim, Ye kail'd the flower o' America.
A nobler heart, an abler head, Nor this, nor ony nation saw; He was his Country's hope and pride, The darling of America.
Wha now, like him, wi' temper'd fire, His country's "sword will strongly draw;" And mid the furious onset, spare The vanquish'd foes o' America.
Wha now, like him, wi' honest zeal, Will argue in the Senate ha', And lighten wi' his genius' rays, The interest o' America.
Mild, mild was he, o' tenderest heart, Kind and sincere without a flaw; A loving husband, father, friend; And oh! he loy'd America.
Torn by a murderer's desperate arm, Frae a' his friends and family a', He's gone—the best of men is gone— The Glory of America!
Where'er ye go, O Aaron Burr! The worm of conscience ay will gnaw; Your haunted fancy ay will paint Your bloody deed in America.
But though you flee o'er land and sea, And 'cape your injur'd country's law, The red right hand of angry Heaven Will yet avenge America.
O save us, Heaven! frae faction's rage; Our head strong passion's keep in awe! And frae ambition's hidden arts, -Good Lord! preserve America.
From the FREDERICK-TOWN HERALD.
CARTER'S MOUNTAIN.
WITH no greater degree of licence than time out of mind allowed to travellers, the playful fancy of a friend has amused us with the following fragment:—
Extract from A JOURNAL.
“Pursuing our course along the bottom of the ridge and passing the spring we came to that part of it which is called Carter's mountain . The mild even aspect of the stupendous pile was now changed; it assumed a grim, threatening visage, covered with monstrous cliffs, which seemed ready to tumble from their high stationed fastenings, and crumble into ruin the country below; they struck out with horrible prominence through the dark umbrage which invested the mountain. You could see the large rocks peeping through the trees, and from their mossy heads slowly exuded a cold, black coloured liquor, which dropping upon the lofty pines that grew below, stained their tops with a nigrinous hue—A place so horribly inhospitable and wild I never saw. We were impressed with the solemnity of the scene, and the conversation which had been briskly kept up for some hours entirely ceased. We were perfectly silent, and with a careful tread continued along the windings of the path. We were overshadowed with a gloom which enclosed us in an awful obscurity and shut out the light of day. No animated creature had tenanted those dreary abodes, except one large hairy spider, who lay on the root of a pine, sweltering in the poison which had trickled down its
side.—He raised his bloated carcass with an air of surprise, and suddenly sunk gain his bath. At this place there seemed to into branch off from the path the small and almost imperceptible tract of which we had heard. The blunted ends of some branches of hazel shewed the traces of a knife, which in former days had worked the passage of some traveller around the rocks. We paused—I pointed to the place and advanced a few steps, when looking back I found my companions had chosen to remain below—I proceeded—clambering up the steep with the assistance which I obtained from its craggy surface—I saw above me the vast pile of rocks to which I had been directed—it appeared to project about twenty feet from the mountain, and was torn in the middle down to its base by some apparent disruption, which had dissevered its mass. Through this narrow aperture I ascended by means of the points which jutted from either side, until I obtained its summit, and rested on its flat surface above. I had now extricated myself from the night which reigned below, and once more got into a region of light; from this rock I could see the country around as far as the eye could reach, and could, with a telescope, have discovered an army at the distance of fifty miles. I crawled to the front of this platform, and looking over, at the same time holding fast by some grape vines which hung down on the rock, thought I saw through an accidental opening in the scene the epaulette on the shoulder of Col. S—. He appeared to be at the distance of about five hundred feet below and seemed to have continued near the spot in which I had left him. I rose and on going to the other end of the rock, found my further progress completely hindered by the vines which had entangled themselves into an imperceptible lattice work at the mouth of a cave. I cut through these vines a hole sufficient for the admission of my person, and reached the excavation, which was the object of my search. This large excavation into the bowels of a mountain was a subject which irresistably engaged my speculations—My senses were hurried into the opinion, that the earth was created in time, that the mountains were formed first, that the springs began to flow afterwards, that in this place particularly, the spring at the base of the mountain, continuing to flow, and receiving regular contributions from the dripping exudations of the moss covered cliffs, was dammed up in its excursion below by an her mountain running parallel with this, and was forced to return together with such augmentations as it had received in its progress, and rest itself against the side of the mountain—that at length an immense ocean was formed, which covered the whole valley—that this ocean by laying against a body of sand contained within a circle of rocks in the bosom of the mountain, gradually parted its connection, and caused it to fall into the waters, which finally finding a passage through the other mountain, passed off into the sea, and in their retrocession left this rock encircled cave.
The arch approaches the semi-elliptical form, but the larger axis of the ellipse, which is the chord of the arch, is many times longer than the transverse, and the dropping of the water from the roof of the vault, has generated on that, and on the base below, stalactites of a conical form, which in some places have met together, and formed massive columns of a lustrous appearance, which illuminate the cave—Palid, low-spirited and oppressed, I turned my eyes from the dark shades which encompassed the lower part of the mountain, and looking through a cleft in the side of a cave, a small bottle curiously corked, caught my eye, inviting me as it were from the riot and tumult roaring around, to pass through the breach, and participate of the refreshment it contained. It was filled with whiskey, which appeared to be nearly twenty years old, and was suspended to the ceiling, by a pair of old red breeches and black stockings tied together, but I was prevented from using it, in consequence of its containing a small Bat, of the serotine or noctule kind some curious traveller had many years before immersed in the spirits.
The cave seemed to have been once the asylum of oppressed humanity; its floor was strewed with the bones of such animals as had been the food of its occupant; evident marks of the fire which had cooked it yet remained, together with a part of the stool on which he had been accustomed to sit, as also some fragments of a manuscript, containing political and domestic axioms, with which I may probably hereafter entertain the world. Upon the whole, it may be said of this mountain, that, although extremely gloomy and desolate, yet
no place could be thought of, which would better afford a sanctuary to those who are unwilling to join with infuriated man in seeking through blood and slaughter, his long lost liberty. They may here sit secure from “the ravages of war,” and smile at the scream of distress, which they have neither the power nor spirit to relieve.”
HARTFORD, (Con.) Sept. 26.
On the 17th inst. the Freemen of this State chose their representatives for the Legislature, and their members of Congress, and the nomination for Assistants. By the attention of our friends in various parts of the state, we are enabled to give our readers an almost complete return of the representatives. The state of the votes for the nomination we are not so fully possessed of.
The public attention, both in and out of the state, has been for some time past highly excited towards this election. The friends of New-England have watched with anxiety the progress of an attempt to subvert Connecticut; the friends of Virginia, and of disorder and mischief, have exerted every possible nerve to effect our total overthrow. The bold attack upon our State Government, the factious attempt to throw the State into an uproar, and anarchy under the pretence that we have no Constitution, furnish complete evidence of the lengths to which the enemies of the state would go if they dare, to accomplish their darling object— CONFUSION. With extreme satisfaction we congratulate the friends of freedom, of virtue, of peace and pure Republicanism, on the defeat of democracy, and the triumph of New-England principles, in our election last week. It will be remembered, that in Major Judd's celebrated address, is the following passage.
“Our wish is that men of all classes would coolly examine this subject in all its parts, and would decide under a full conviction of its importance. By their votes will be known their decision. If a constitution appears desirable, they will vote for men who are in favour of it.”
By this test, the question has been settled. The freemen after having coolly examined the subject, with all that the abettors of a new Constitution could urge in favor of their project, have given their votes and they are in justice bound to abide the decision. There will not be so many democratic representatives in the Legislature this fall, as there was last spring, by at least fifteen.
The strength of parties in the House of Representatives will be, New-England men , 132, Virginians , 63, leaving a federal majority of 69. In the spring the majority was 38. Thus not only the federal towns but many of those which have heretofore sent democratic representatives, in obedience to the call of the New-Haven Convention, have explicitly declared by their votes that they are satisfied with the present constitution of the state, and that however, they may differ from their neighbours on certain points of national policy, with respect to the government of the state they are agreed.
It may be gratifying to the public to see what has been the progress of democracy in this state for some time past. In October 1802, Mr. Babcock published in the American Mercury, the following statement. “The House of Representatives contained in October 100 members; about 40 republican members; about 55 in May 1802 and at the session of October, 1802, between 70 and 80.” In May last, they had 78 members. They will have this fall 63. No comments are necessary on the foregoing facts. If intrigue and corruption could have revolutionized Connecticut, she would have met her fate long since. She stands firm, and increases in strength and vigour. Our sister state of New Hampshire has in a great degree regained the ground, from which she was forced by surprise in the spring. Massachusetts we have no doubt will pursue her own dignified, and commanding course at her approaching elections. In this state of things let the friends of New England thank God and take courage.
NEW-YORK, September 29.
Arrived Sloop Maria Antoinette, Sandford, in 22 days from St. Vincents. L. B. brig Sally, Blunt, of Portsmouth, had cleared to Turks Island; Margaret, McLellan, of Portland to sail in 2 or 3 days; Rockingham, of Salem; schooner Ann Martin, Fulford, of Newbern for Turks Island, in 5 or 6 days; brig Ontario, Deshon, of Hartford last from Surinam, for a market; schooner Mary Davis, of Norfolk; and sloop Sea-Lower, M'Veal, of River Head, at Long Island. September 7, in lat. 10, 30 long. 63, 20, saw a schooner to Windward, standing S. by W. had lost her main

Comet; same day spoke brig William, of Boston, out 24 days from Philadelphia; same day in lat. 20, 6, saw a wreck bottom upwards, supposed to be a schooner of about 50 tons, almost new, with white boot top, her bowsprit and yards lying along side. September 18, lat. 33, 20, long 76, spoke schooner Success, Campbell, of Salem, out 14 days from St. Lucie.
NORFOLK, Sept. 24.
Arrived, sloop Mary and Hannah, capt. Johnstone, 8 days from Charleston. Captain J. informs that on Saturday the 15th, at 1 1/2 leagues West from Charleston light-house, spoke the sch'r Isabella, Harding, bound to Philadelphia, who had lost her bow anchor and cable, fore-mast, fore top-mast, and her sails much shattered; was near being ashore on Cape Charles, and going to Charleston to refit; this sch'r on the 12th fell in with a new sch'r her masts along side, the sails in the water, had two swivels mounted on the forecastle; the sea was so high they could not board her. Capt. Johnstone on the 18th, in lat. 34, long. 75, spoke the schooner Eagle, 15 days from Turk's Island, bound to N. York, had lost her main mast and anchors, and 6 feet water in the hold. Sch'r Patriot, Hudson, 17 days from Trinidad bound to Baltimore.
In the Brilliant pilot boat, which arrived on Saturday night, came several passengers from on board the sch'r Eagle. Metcalf (mentioned above) They inform that they were passengers in the brig Friendship, of Hartford, captain Ingraham, from Martinique bound to New York, and were captured on the 7th August, by the privateer schooner Commodore, belonging to the Naval Agent at Tortola, and carried in there, where they were plundered of their money, clothes, papers, &c. They have furnished the following list of Americans, captured by the same privateer, and sent into Tortola the 24th of August last: viz. — brig Victory, Woodbury, of Salem; brig Fame, Pease, of Philadelphia; sch'r Mary and Eliza, Scholt, of Boston; and sch'r Molly, Smith, of Boston; all from Martinique. They further inform, that the Centaur, an English 74, in chasing a French privateer, had got becalmed under the battery at Cape Salomon, near Port Royal, Martinique, and was obliged to surrender.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2.
An error of the press occurred in the Act of the Corporation in yesterday's Advertiser, relative to Dogs. We stated it to be on the first, instead of the tenth instant, that this Law is to go into operation.
The Militia Law.—Observing in your paper, Mr. Snowden, some months ago, a petition to the Congress of the United States, intended to be circulated among the people of this county for their signatures, praying some modification in the present Militia Law of this District, I conclude the citizens have had sufficient proof (from the manner of executing that law) of the necessity of seeking some mode of redress, before another year comes round.
The present Legion of Militia, consists of thirty three commissioned officers, and it is believed a fact, which cannot be denied, that in the course of two years, from frequent resignations, one hundred and thirty three have been commissioned, so that it is hoped, the novelty of holding commissions is nearly gratified; and after the boast and parade of lining 2 dollars, 4 dollars, and 40 dollars, the men are worse disciplined; companies broken up, music destroyed, and the few officers that are left, some shouldering on the right and some on the left shoulder; and the Collector receiving 300 dollars a year as a premium, and 6 per cent. commission, for destroying and selling the poor privates' goods, who, if he had attended muster, would not have been taught to dress to the right and left, or which foot was to keep time with the drum; Therefore, it is hoped, the privates may now be permitted to express their wish to Congress, without much embarrassment, from unauthorized agency, or charge of interested or party motives.
It will be discovered, by the report made to the last Congress of the state of the Militia of the United States, that the state of Massachusetts furnishes the most effective militia of any state in the union, therefore procuring the best militia system, it will
not be improper for us to copy from that which has been proved by the test of experience; by the laws of that state the officers are chosen by the people from the Major-General down to the Ensign, every company has a collector and a treasurer, and the fines are the property of the company and at their disposal, they have an orderly book which cannot be alienated from the company, and the fines on non-payment are triable before a single magistrate, there is three private and one regimental muster in the year, the state furnishes powder on training days, &c. and any person elected as an officer is not permitted to resign until he has served five years, under such a law there is some encouragement for a man to muster; but compare it with our system, the president signs a number of blank commissions and leaves them with the Secretary at War, and the Colonel or Major goes up when there is a vacancy, with the name of a person who has the longest nose, and is easiest led and fills up his commission, the fines which are from 75 cents to 5 dollars, accordingly as a man happens to grin at the collector, and for eight musters, are paid (after deducting pimp money) into the Treasury of the United States, and of course the persons from whom it is collected never participate in the return of one farthing of it.
In the states it is different, because there it constitutes a fund which goes to the lessening of their taxes or remains under their own control; as a proof of the liberality of the Massachusetts Militia Law, it contains the following exemptions from Militia duty, after excepting all the officers of every description of the government of the United States, it says the following persons shall also be exempt from Militia duty, viz. the Lieutenant-Governor, Members of Council, Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court, with their Clerks, Officers and Students of the College actually residing there, the Secretary and Treasurer with their Clerks, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas with their Clerks, Judges of Probate, Register of Probate, Register of Deeds, those who have received a commission to keep the peace and are qualified to act in that office, Ministers of the Gospel. Members of the Legislature with their officers when in session, Sheriffs, those of religious denomination called Quakers and Shakers, and all those persons who have held a commission in the army or militia, and are now out of office, and all persons who now do, or hereafter may hold commissions in the Militia, and shall complete the term of five years service therein or be superseded; the description of persons to be enrolled are every free able bodied white male citizen of this, or an of the United States, residing within, &c.
In our Militia Law it says every white male person residing within, &c. and we have experienced the mortification of having our sacred religion profaned by our Clergymen being warned to do Militia duty and fined for neglect but it is hoped an end may be put to such scenes by the citizens uniting in a petition to Congress the present session, and agreeing upon some general plan of a law; for this purpose would it not be prudent to lodge the petition at some of the Book-stores in town and the Coffee-House, and as soon as they shall be generally subscribed, the petitioners to have a meeting and appoint a committee to present it; as also the draft of such a law, as will tend to our mutual advantage and promotion of harmony.
A PRIVATE.
The President of the United States has returned to Washington.
Of those whose object is to enslave a free people, different men adopt different measures. By insidious professions of partiality to private life, and indifference to power, Augustus lulled the suspicions of the Romans. But while he gave new powers to the Senate, ostensibly to guard the republic against oppression, the Senate felt its dependence, and being nominated by the executive, the whole power in fact, emanated from one, and thus expired the liberty of the people. By professing himself the friend and protector of the citizens he subverted the constitution of the country.
Cyrus pursued a different method to enslave the Lydians; by introducing luxury and debauchery, he destroyed the noble spirit of freedom; the pursuit of pleasure became paramount to every other concern, and the Lydians degenerated into a nation of willing slaves. On this occasion, the elegant Bolingbroke makes the following beautiful comment, "They are puny politicians who attack a people's liberty directly, the means are dangerous, and the success precarious. Notions of liberty are
interwoven with our very being, and the least suspicion of its being in danger, fires the soul with a generous indignation. But he is the statesman for ruin and destruction whose wily head knows how to disguise the fatal hook with baits of pleasure, which his artful ambition dispenses with a lavish hand, and makes him popular in undoing. Thus are the easy thoughtless crowd made the instruments of their own slavery; nor do they know the fatal mine is laid, till they feel the goodly pile come tumbling on their heads. This is the finished politician."
The same means are successfully practised by modern usurpers. Bonaparte the "enlightened" tyrant of France expressed the utmost delicacy in assuming the robe of delegated power. He however, accepted, and appointed a number of dependants to protect the rights of the people. But to turn the attention of Frenchmen from the fatal machinations of the cabinet, he has given the utmost licence to every species of debauchery and dissipation. Gambling, in France, is licensed by Government; it attracts the attention of thousands, who if their time were better employed might be dangerous subjects. At the same time it affords an immense revenue to the treasury. The Grand Opera an entertainment of which the French are fond to enthusiasm, is supported by government at an incredible expence, and here the higher circles indulge in thoughtless dissipation, whilst the First Consul is plotting oppression and destruction.
Gratigue femina
The habits of this country are not yet sufficiently corrupt to give full scope to such delusions—but our liberties are far from being invulnerable. Our modest servant of the people, if he has not the same object, has imitated the example of Augustus, and already the "goodly pile comes tumbling on our heads." To say more might be dangerous to an individual though salutary to the public; let those who can candidly compare his conduct with that of his predecessors, make the comparison. Let them look at his professions and look at facts. Let them look at the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Louisiana.
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
What you owe to Curran's laudable picture of their friend Paine? Speaking of a witness whom he was laboring to discredit, he says, "Paine was his creed at his philosophy. He had drawn his maxims of politics from the rugged and furious anarchy preached by M. Paine—His ideas of religion were adopted from the vulgar mixims of the same man, the scandal of a quaker, the blasphemy of his God and his king. He bears testimony against himself that he submitted to the seducing of reading both his abominable tracts and abominable abominations of all abominations 'Paine's Age of Reason,' preaching to mankind, be it now evident that he did not earn himself!—asking upon debauchery and narrow understandings—why not swear the witness upon the vulgar maxims of that before tellow, that wretched outlaw and fugitive from his country and from his God."
[Curran's Speeches, p. 224.]
Mr. Curran's opinion of the United Irishmen. "You will consider what degree of credit you will give to the person who has come forward and given his testimony, to support the charges in the indictment, a person who had been one of the United Irishmen; who had formed the abominable intention of compassing and imagining the death of the King—I say the intentions of the body are abominable—Here give me leave to say, in the presence of the learned Judge, that in some newspapers it was said, I vindicated the Society of United Irishmen at some former trial—I deny it—for there is no one that does not know, there can be no man more attached to my King and country than I am. (Ib. p. 249, 250.)"
NOTICE
Is hereby given that the Market for Butchers on Sunday is suspended until the first day of April next. October 2. dgt.
JUST PUBLISHED
By Clegg and Stewart, and for Sale at their Book-Store, English and German ALMANACS, for 1805. Which with a general assortment of BOOKS AND STATIONARY, and other articles in her line, they will dispose of on the most reduced prices either wholesale or retail. October 2. d
Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.
PUBLIC SALE. At 4 o'clock this afternoon will be sold on Merchants' Wharf, NINE HOGSHEADS OF First quality SUGAR, On a credit of 60 days for approved negotiable notes. Philip C. Mansfield. October 2.
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, THOS. V. BUTLER, Master. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, at Remley's wharf, or Daniel Murgatroyd. Oct. 2. d
FALL GOODS. JOSEPH BIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, By the ship United States, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, which will be sold on moderate terms. Oct. 2. d WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Also for sale at his store on Kirk's wharf, between Duke and State Streets, Philadelphia and Swedish Bar Iron, Wrought Nails, &c. the cask—20, 100, 120 and 200. Paper of Paris by the bushel. Cider Casks in pieces and barrels. He gives cash for Wheat, Rye and Indian Corn. Oct. 2. d
For sale a lot on Water Street joining M c Adam's, 28 feet front and 90 feet deep, with an ally on the South end and one on the north side, with two tenements on it subject to a ground rent of fifty nine dollars, 400 dollars will be taken in cash for this property, or Alexandria Marine Insurance Shares at par; several lots in good financials for sale or rent, also for sale two ground rents well secured, the amount per annum 53 dollars and 34 cents each, for which 10 years purchase will be accepted. 10th mo. 2d. P. W. 34
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, At his store, corner of Prince and Union Streets, CALCUTTA PIECE GOODS, consisting of Emmerties—Coffah—Sannabs—Bengals and Chints. 600 pieces Nankeens, 100 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 1000 pieces Cotton and Silk Shoes, Women's Morocco and Leather do. Girs and Boys do. do. Red Sars Leather, Upper Leather, bags of Black Pepper, 2 sacks of Sago, 3 shells with leaf Tea, 2 pipes very fine 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, 2 pipes American Gin, 3 tiers Whiskey, 1 case Wool Hats, 34 bks. No. 1 Beef, and a few Coils of Cordage. Oct. 2. d
PETER NOWLAND, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Hair-Dresser, Has just received from London the following articles which together with those on hand make a very general assortment, to wit: OLYMPIAN DEW, OR, Grecian Bloom-Water. The Olympian Dew is celebrated all over Greece, and universally admired for its peculiarly useful qualities. It clears the skin of Wrinkles, Tan, &c. instantly makes the cheeks of women, and gives a lovely youthful vivacity to their countenance, rendering the complexion delicate fair, and elegantly beautiful. This valuable article is the Dew collected from all the flowers (that have a C omest V irtue ) which flourish in the gardens of the fertile vales of Olympus, where Mount Olympus is perfectly white with snow-flamed eyes, and gives them a lovely vivacity. Also, Windy Sops, Violet, Naples, Palm, Almond and Jasmine do. red & blue chemical balls, Gowland's Lotion, Sharp's Wash, Hungary Water, Almond Paste, Lip Salve, Cotton Rose, Smelling Bottles, Cour. Plaster, Lavender Water, Swan Puff, Milk of Roses, Cream of Violets, &c. The above articles are direct from one of the first buyers in LONDON. Bell Japanned delli articles and gentlemen's shaving-cases complete. Patent suspenders, &c. Has on hand and will keep a general assortment of the most fashionable wigs and trusses. Oct. 2. d
Just received and for Sale, A very excellent Smoaked Salmon and nice tea Cud Ffh. A. WILL. Sept. 10. Printing executed at this Office with neatness and dispatch.

LATELY PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, THE HISTORY OF THE WARS, Which arose out of the French Revolution: Which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event. By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple. Two Vols. Octavo. Price to subscribers 5 dols. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dols. Just received, The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 14.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY Entered into partnership under the firm of Hack- ley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt streets, near the Wash- ington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Gro- ceries, &c, Warranted Genuine, viz: London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do. Lisbon, Cebuana and Malaga Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medoca Claret, in cases of two doz.
Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugars, Syrup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Salt Petre and Alum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong, assorted. Bottled Coffee, Spices of every kind, Dunham and Dixon's Mustard, Lamp Glass Oil, Scotch Segars of a good quality, Berk Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Belt Sails Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Soy Leather, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. June 4.
WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment. TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's GENUINE BITTERS, THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in A- lexandria, in its neighborhood, during the pre- ailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who has persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, ut- til digestion, and relieve the chills; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bit- ters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer. There are many counterfeits. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doc- tor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern-keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the truth so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Fre- dericksburg. Also just received, ESSENCE OF SPRUCE. Bottled in this article, well known to be most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season.
BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City of Richmond. Dolls.    1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number,  20,000    1 do  10,000    1 do  5,000    5 do of 1,000 make  5,000    6 do of 500  3,000    10 do of 200  2,000    20 do of 100  2,000    100 do of 50  5,000    250 do of 30  7,500    420 do of 25  10,500    1,500 do of 20  30,000    2,500 do of 15  45,000    1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do after 2,000 do 250 1 do after 3,000 do 250 1 do after 4,000 do 250 1 do after 5,000 do 500 1 do after 6,000 do 500 1 do after 8,000 do 500 1 do after 10,000 do 500 1 do after 12,000 do 500 1 do after 13,000 do 500 1 do after 14,000 do 1,000  5 $25 prizes 150,000 9675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fif- teen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the le- gislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses at- tendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their ut- most exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer's chance for some very large prizes, whilst the pro- portion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to in- vite the friends of the intended institution to par- take in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believ- ed that the above considerations will induce a ra- pid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will com- mence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. eo ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasant, jun. and Wm. Prichard.
Land for Sale. WE wish to sell a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Ma- son's. This property, in point of elegance of situation, is excelled by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Walter S. Alexander, John Luke. For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased. August 13 eo
TO LET, A two-story FRAME HOUSE on King, be- tween Pitt and St. Asaph streets, in a good situ- ation for a retail store—Also, a one story HOUSE on St. Asaph, between King and Prince streets, and a STORE on King, at the corner of Royal street. For terms apply to Adam Lynn. Who has just received, A case of GUNS, and a few pair of gilt from pier LOOKING GLASSES, DRESS- ING GLASSES, &c. &c. &c. Aug. 24. eo
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscribers of the county of Alex- andria, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of the county aforesaid, in the District of Colum- bia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Joseph Dylon, late of the said county, deceased: All persons having claims against the deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the third day of March next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all bene- fit of the said estate. GIVEN under our hands this third day of September, 1804. John A. Buford, Hannah Buford, Administrators and Administratrix of Joseph Dy- lon, deceased. All persons indebted to the said es- tate, are requested to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator and Admini- stratrix. Sept. 3. ew Printing executed at this Office with neatness and dispatch.
Notice is hereby given, That on the first day of Hay Market District Court, will be offered for sale, at Hay Market, for Cash, about sixty head of HORNED CATTLE. They will consist of barren and milch cows, male and female, yearlings &c. Edward Carter, of Prince William. d2 zawgt September 7.
350 bls. HERRINGS. For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bls. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quan- tity of Blocks and three Anchors. 30 tierces of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York. Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 26. d
PURSUANT To a Deed of Trust from Samuel Poston, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria, on the sixteenth day of October next, Two Tracts of Land, Lying on the north river of Cacapehon, in the county of Hampshire, containing four hundred and thirty one acres; the sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the day. James Keith. September 4. lawst
A Farm Wanted. THE subscriber wishes to purchase a FARM of moderate size, possessed of useful improvements and natural advantages, in either of the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun or Fau- quier; for which payment will be made in hand. Francis L. Lee. Aug. 22. zawft
Notice is hereby given, THAT a deed of trust has been executed to the subscribers, by William and Samuel Gordon, (late merchants of Dumfries) of all their real and personal property, for the benefit of their creditors: All persons having claims against them are requested to exhibit their accounts, on or be- for the first day of November next, otherwise they will be excluded from the benefit of a divi- dend which will then be made. James Muschett, George Smith. Dumfries, Sept. 14. law4w
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. On the sixth day of November next, if fair, if not on the next fair day, on the premises, at the intersection of Water and Wolfe Streets, in the town of Alexandria, SUNDRY LOTS, with some improvements, belonging to the heirs of Jonathan Hall, deceased. A small part of the purchase money will be required on making a good title; for the remainder a liberal credit will be given. By order of the Heirs. George Gilpin. Sept. 5. lawds
JUST PUBLISHED. By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE. In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars. This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country. A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Book-sellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
Will be offered for Sale, To the highest bidder, on the 10 day of Novem- ber next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the Little Falls of Potomac, That noted and valuable Shad and Herring Fishery, called MIDDLE ROK and also one half of the POT ROCK, and UPPER HERRING POINT. Half of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the balance in one year from the purchase. Charles L. Broadwater. Sept. 13. law3t
Notice is hereby given, THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that an act may be passed, authorizing the subscrib- er to lay out a Town on his own lands, adjoin- ing the Court House of Fairfax County, agree- ably to a plat thereof to be laid before the said Assembly, to include twenty acres of land, or such quantity, more or less, as shall be thought proper—to include the width of a street, on part of the four acres donated by the subscriber to the county. Richard Ratcliffe. Sept. 15. law2m
TRAVELS IN GREECE. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE: During the middle of the fourth Century before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. First American, from the fourth London edition, IN FOUR VOLUMES. THE work now offered to the American read- er exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the peri- od of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a labo- rious perusal of writers who have been little soli- citous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he per- ceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The a- mazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediate- ly to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quot- ed; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS. 1. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octa- vo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents; to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set. IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and be- come responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT, And Builder in general, from the City of Wash- ington and George Town, BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexan- dria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he draws Designs and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings. AEDS.
MEASURES & VALUES all the different work connected with the build- ing art; and is ready to contract for any build- ing and complete the same, from a palace to a cottage, which will be executed in the most mas- terly and economic style. He hopes his long experience and general know- ledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public. Marawys 23.
HUGH SMITH Has received, by the Columbia, Capt. Hayden, A quantity of QUEENS WARE in crates, and PIPES in boxes. Has lately received, China Dining and Tea Services; Bowls, assort- ed sizes, from a pint to a gallon; Cups and Sauc- ers, Plates, &c. &c. Has on hand, as usual, A large quantity of Glass Ware, from which country merchants and others may be supplied on his customary terms. August 31. 2aw PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.