Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-01-01 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1805.
[No. 1178.]
Vol. V.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue ore,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes and in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierses and bds.
Chocolate, White and brown Soap and Candles in boxes and jars, in crates, in cases.
GOLD FURNITURE,
Also, of DRY GOODS, among which are Coatings, Kersomeres, Delaines, Kersies, Negro Cottons, Flannels, blue Friezes, Velvets, Yarn Stockings, Mouselaw, Tickleburgs, Thibets, Muslin Handkerchiefs, Prees and Table Clothes, Repps and Handkerchiefs, Colored Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY, 13th February, 1805, will be sold on the premises to a high bidder, that valuable
LOT OF GROUND
Situate on the corner of Dupre and Union streets, together with all the improvements thereon, consisting of two story frame Houses, are the property of Samuel Hilton. A credit of 6 and 12 months will be given on part of the purchase money.
James Davidson, P. G. Marsteller.
This day is landing From the brig Harmony, capt. Haisat Law. From the wharf and for sale by Lawraison & Co. on said wharf.
 140 Boxes Mould and Di Can-  80 do. Brown Soap,  50 do. Triest Soap, suitable for the West India market.  36 do. Fresh Chocolate,  12 hds. Retailing Molasses,  8 hds. and 24 bds. Brown Sugar  3 Pipes Holland Gin,  3 Casks Linseed Oil,  41 bds. best Brown Tanners Oil,  7 do. Spermaceti Oil for lamps,  20 bbl. N. E. Rum,  20 do. Mackerel,  20 do. Cyder,  50 do. New Beef, Boston Inspection  20 Bds. best quality Russia Duck,  20 do. heavy raven do. suitable for tight sails  Bay Craft and Ships.  1 Case of American Sewing Twin  300 lbs. Sheathing Paper,  6 Casks Young Hylon Tea } Inserted in  2 do. Pouchong do. } do. 
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, By the ship United States, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, which will be sold on moderate terms.
FALL GOODS.
JONAH THOMPSON and SON HAVE RECEIVED Per the ship United States from Liverpool, a part of their FALL ASSORTMENT, and are in daily expectation of the remainder via Baltimore.
Alexandria Bank Shares FOR SALE—applicable to JAMES PATON.
Cash given for any quantity of clean Linen and Cotton RAS, by the Printer hereof.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles,
 12 Pipes London P. Madeira  Wine, of a superior quality,  Old Port Wine in hds. gr. Casks and Bottles,  Burgundy in Bottles,  Sherry in gr. Casks,  Cognac Brandy,  Jamaica Spirits,  Holland Gin  Peach Brandy, very old,  Whiskey,  Loaf, and Mucovado Sugars, 
TEAS
 Imperial  Hylon,  Young Hylon,  Hylon Sin,  Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace,  Allspice, Black Pepper,  Ground Ginger, Salt Peter,  Soap by the box,  British Sail Cakes,  Russia Duck, of quality,  German Ticklenburgs, and Osnaburgs,  Coarse Hats in fcs,  Juniper Berries bags,  Stone Ware,  5 gr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed,  1 Large Scal Box with Box Ends,  And Scales Sample of a superior quality. 
A few bags of best quality GREEN COFFEE.
Nov. 8. d.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Are now landing and offer for sale at the store lately occupied by R. B. Jamesson
 20 Bales Prime Upland Cotton,  20 Hds. Mucovado Sugar,  2 Puncheons Irish Whiskey,  15 Puncheons Old, fine flavored Jamaica Rum,  5 Pipes Holland Gin,  20 Pipes Cognac Brandy,  30 Qr. Casks of the best Teas, assorted, from here to Imperial,  800 Bds. of 1st and 2nd quality refined Sugar,  2 Hds. Madder,  4 Hds. Green Copera  6 Tierses Roll Brimstone,  2 Hds. Allum,  1 Tierce Glauber Salts  10 Pipes of Old London particular Madeira,  5 Pipes of full Bodied Port,  20 Qr. Casks Sherry,  2 Pipes fine Lisbon,  8 Pipes Particular Tennefe,  30 Qr. Casks Malaga,  50 Casks Claret,  1 Case of Nutmegs, Mac and Cloves,  5 Bales Caffa,  500 lbs. Pepper,  100 lbs. Pimento,  800 lbs. Ground Ginger,  1000 lbs. Race, do.  200 Boxes Godfroids, (supine) Segars, in half boxes,  70 Boxes St. Jago, do.  3 Pipes best (French) Vinegar,  10 Bales Almonds,  1 Case Pearl Barley,  15 Hds. Bright Molasses,  15 Boxes Super fine Chocolate,  40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Cakes,  30 Boxes Brown and White Soap,  100 Boxes Hunters Pipes,  20 Boxes of Mustard,  1 Case Cayenne Pepper,  Basket Salt,  Fine Poland Starch,  100 Demijohns, assorted,  700 lb. Refined Salt Peter,  30 gr. Casks Best English F. Gunpowder,  Do. in lb. Papers,  Do. in Canisters,  20 Boxes Fig Blue,  3 Seroons fine floatant Indigo,  Lieper, and Hamilton's Snuff,  1 Case of Macecuba, do.  1 Do. French Rappee. 
Mandeville & Jamesson.
Nov. 30. d.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY No. 3.
A FEW TICKETS in the Third Class of the Lottery for the promotion of Literature in the State of New York, for sale by the printer hereof. Prizes in the Second Class will be taken in exchange.
For Sale, Fifty seven Hds. choice South Potomac TOBACCO, stored in town—Terms ap. to JAMES SANDERSON.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIE consisting of
 Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hylon,  Young Hylon,  Hylon Sin,  Peko, Pacho,  Pouchong and Com'n Souchong 
TEAS
 Green coffee of superior quality,  Loaf, Lump and Mucovado Sugar,  W India and Sugar House Molasses,  Choice old Madeira,  Particular Tennefe,  Sherry,  Brussels,  Lisbon,  Malaga and Port 
WINES.
 Claret in small casks,  Cognac and Barcelona Brandy,  Old Jamaica Spirits,  Antigua,  St. Croix, and St. Kitts 
RUM.
 Best Holland Gin,  White Wine and Cyder, Vinegar,  Best Sallad Oil,  Salt Peter, Allum, Madder, Copera & Brimstone.  Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia,  Cayenne and black Pepper,  Allspice, race and ground Ginger,  Fig Blue and Poland Starch,  Dixon's Mustard,  Leper's and Hamilton's Snuff,  Best Chewing Tobacco,  Spanish Segars,  Pearl Barley and Rice,  Shot assorted,  F and F Gunpowder,  Gun and Pistols Flint,  Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters,  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.
Jun. 11. d.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suitable to the present season
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Best London Superfine and second Cloths,  Cashmeres, Fizes,  Coatings, Baeskins,  Plains, Surges & Flannels,  Mole Skin, Toilette, Swansdown, and Mar-fells,  Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa Coats,  1 & 1/2 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn,  E tapaloes, Britannias White, and Brown, Plattillas,  Creas, Dowlas, Ticklenburgs,  Osnaburgs and Hessians,  Worsted, Cotton, & Silk Hosiery,  Role, and Duffell Blankets,  Chintz's, Calicoes, & Colored Cambrics, do. do. Furniture, Ladies Patent Cloth  Woolen, & Cotton Cambric,  Cambric, Jacanett, Mull Muslin,  do. Laced, and Sprigged,  Lace Cambrics, Harnished and dyed Shawls,  Camels Hair, do. India Book Muslin, Handkerchiefs,  Black Laces, Veils, Edgings,  Laces, Imperial, and Pic Nic Mitts,  Extra Long Silk & Wash Leather Gloves,  Italian Plaid Silks, Cambray, do.  Marking & Sewing Silk Silk Cords, and Taffels.  Ostrich Feathers, Artificial Flowers, and Ribbons,  Tambouring Cotton, Fringed & Plain, Cotton Counterpins,  Bafras, Emeretics, Gun nabs. &c. 
Also—By wholesale.
2 Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices.
Nov. 13. d.f.
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has for Sale
Fifty firkins best quality, Philadelphia inspected
BUTTER.
Nov. 13. d.f.
For Sale, or Charter,
THE SCHOONER
ENTER PRIZE,
Laying at Ramlay's wharf; burthen about 650 barrels, well found, and ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply
ROBERT B. JAMESSON, OR TO
MANDEVILLE & JAMESSON, Who have for Sale.
New-England RUM, in hogheads and barrels.
Dec. 29.
For Freight or Charter
The fine Sloop
LITTLE REBECCA,
STEPHEN CARR, Mast. burthen 650 barrels; has good accommodations for passengers; is a fast rate vessel, and now in perfect order for sea. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD.
Dec. 9.
For Sale, or Freight,
THE FAST SAILING BRIG
RISING SUN,
JOHN JENCKES, Master; Now lying at Harper's wharf. Would prefer a freight to Charles-ton. Apply on board, or to
John G. Ladd.
Dec. 17.
James River Manufacture Tobacco.
50 Kegs to be sold at a reduced price.
LIVERPOOL SALT.
5000 bushels on board the ship Olive Branch.
The Prussian Ship Olive
Branch, C. S. Rutgens, will be ready for Freight or Charter in a few days. Apply to
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Dec. 1.
CHARLES BENNETT,
Has received and offers for Sale for cash or notes at six months.
 Two bales Blue Plains, low priced,  1 box Lancashire Sheetings,  2 boxes Irish Linens,  20 pieces Russ Sheetings,  250 pieces 1 willed Sackings,  Fashionable Gilt Buttons,  Ferrets,  Black and Coloured Silk Galloons,  English Blackball,  Walkden's best Ink Powder, 
Via Baltimore, 1 bale low priced Mixed Palins, which will be round and for sale in a few days. Dec. 4.
New Publications.
Just received and for sale by Cotton and Stewart,
The History of Virginia.
from the first settlement to the present day, By JOHN BURKE, V.
GENERAL MOREAU'S
Justification from a charge of conspiracy exhibited against him by the Imperial Republic of France.
Translated from the French, By G. L. CRAY.
The Soldier's Daughter,
A PLAY, By A. CHERRY.
The Sailor's Daughter,
A PLAY, By RICHARD CUMBERLAND, With a large and general assortment of articles in their use at the lowest prices. Nov. 26. d.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED, or STOLEN, from the subscriber, living in Alexandria, on Monday night the 24th instant,
A Bay Horse,
Five years old, about 15 hands high, his two hind feet white; some saddle marks on the back, and a very short mane. The above reward will be paid to any person who will bring him home, and reasonable charges.
SAMUEL DOBER, Near Mr. Ruxter's, King Street. Dec. 29. 00315

expect they will be under the whole year. very abundant, and of very molasses will to the markets; it is x- at 32 to 35 cents per al- very good; if anything
General Prices —Superfine flour 12 dollars; ship bread 5, navy 6, and pot 7 dollars per bbl; black eyed peas 1 1/2 dls. per bushel, white beans 2 dls. corn dol- lar, and oats 54; potatoes 3 dls. per b- rel; deal lumber 26 dls. per m.; rough staves 30 dls. per m.; wood hoops 35 and 40 to 50 dls. per m.; horses as a city, from 70 to 120 dollars each; cattle do. from 50 to 80 do. Molasses not yet at market; 60 cents and expected to be as low as 40
Extract of a letter from Washington receiv- ed at Philadelphia, dated Dec. 1. Wednesday the second of January next, is the day appointed for the appear- ance of Judge Chase, to answer the arti- cles of impeachment preferred against him by the House of Representatives; but it is understood that further time will be allow- ed him, if requested, to procure his testi- mony and prepare his defence. As some of the witnesses that will prove be sum- moned, reside in Richmond, others in Delaware and Philadelphia, trial may not come on until about the last January. Very commodious and elegant arrange- ments are now making in the state cham- ber preparatory to this great occasion. The Senate organized as a court will be seated on the right and left the Vice President; the members of the House of Representatives will take their seats now oc- cupied by the Senate; the judges and the managers will have places assigned them in the centre of the Chamber between the court and the House of Representatives. An additional gallery, shall afford the best and most convenient seats in the House, is now erecting for separate ac- commodation of Ladies; a lobby of the Senate; and the old gallery for strangers generally.
COMMUNICATED. A Receipt for the cure the Palsy Take the wigs of Sassafras wood, which grow in wet ground, or guano, is very brit- tle, breaks short, and is a yellowish-grey smells sweet; in some states it is called bitter wood, bearing a ball or nut. Put the barks into a brass kettle, and add a strong decoction on, and pour it into a tin cover you have with a blanket, till you feel warm, dip a coarse cloth in the tub as hot as can be borne, rub it part affected ten or fifteen times, and go to bed. This method being perfunctory or six weeks night and morning, has been known to produce great cures. The decoction may be used repeatedly, by boiling it when warm. [Norfolk Ledger.]
From the PUBLIC LEDGER. THE LAY CURATE.
DISCOURSE V. Great Mary—who stowed much labour The Apostle to the Gentiles the Christian brethren at Rome, chooses to convey his sense of the merits of a young female proselyte in the above words which although not expressed according to our modern Gallic or English idiom, will be found to import as much as the more for- mal assurances of 'high consideration.' The reader is naturally prepared to en- quire, who was this female for whom the apostle intends such flattering acknowledg- ment? This, however, not being explicit- ly declared, remains a subject of specu- lation; and the context and concomitant cir- cumstances must serve as data for the enquiry. It is most improbable that she wasreck- for she is mentioned in immediate nex- ion with Epaphroditus, who is declared to be the first fruit of Apostleship in Acha- She may have been an Asiatic of city of Ephesus; because Aquila and Priscilla, who are also here mentioned, has lived in that city about three years, and now returned to Rome after the death of Claud- ius, or the abrogation of his decree which first occasioned their removal to Corinth; and it is likely that Mary may have ac- companied them to Italy. That stays not a Roman we may infer, not only from her name, but from this circumstance, that the Apostle had not yet been that capital at the date of this letter. He ad- dressed his brethren at Rome from Corin- th the second time he visited Greece; but subsequent to this was his accoun- before Felix; his trial before Festus; his appeal to and appearance before Cæ- sar. To whatever country Mary may have belonged is not very material. She was now at Rome; and her memory by
this greeting of the Apostle, transmitted to succeeding ages with such peculiar dis- tinction, and such a strong mark of ap- probation, that her name might be the pride, as her virtues ought to excite the imitation of the best of her sex, of every country. It is with a purpose to bring into view some domestic female virtues, that the Lay-Curate has chosen this Apostolical greeting as his text. He would recom- mend to his fair countrywomen the conduct and character of individuals of their own sex, whose acts and habits of social life are recorded as examples, not only of the purity of the christian character, but for the observance of the cardinal virtues, and the fulfilment of those duties peculiarly as- signed to their station.
It is pleasing, it is gratifying, and in- structive, to imagine the exemplification of the cardinal and domestic virtues, in the history of the wife of Aquila! Not only does Priscilla receive tokens of the Apos- tle's gratitude and acknowledgements every time her husband is mentioned, but she is particularly distinguished as his helper in his great work. Fervid and active be- nevolence was, from the first, conspicuous towards Paul in Corinth; they not only made him one of their family for eighteen months, while he co-operated with them in the secular employment of tent-making, but also, as would appear from his own account, saved his life on some occasion at the hazard of their own. Their liberal beneficence must also have been conspicu- ous, for he says "they deserve the thanks of all the churches of the gentiles." How easy is it to suppose that this wor- thy family took an earnest part, while at Corinth, in promoting the contributions that were made for the support of the poor brethren at Jerusalem and elsewhere. For frequent mention is made of the liberality of the churches of Achaia in this respect. In all these virtuous and praiseworthy ac- tions Priscilla bore not a passive but an ac- tive part. In all their peregrinations the benediction of the apostle follows her and her husband. After their sojourn at Ephe- sus, whither they had accompanied him, they return to Rome, and receive the greet- ing in the context; and again, when, after some years, they return to Ephesus, Ti- mothy, who was a bishop or Presbyter of that church, is requested to deliver to them the salutations of Paul.
Among the female christians of that time, the bearer of this epistle to Rome deserves not to be overlooked. Phebe seems to have been a Deaconess of the church of Cenchrea, which was a small maritime town near Corinth. That she had been conspicuous for good qualities is manifest, not only from her being selected as the bearer of this important trust, but also from the strong recommendation giv- en of her by Paul, and the reasons sub- joined, "for, says he, she hath been a succor of more than of myself."
Of what particular kinds were the vir- tues of Mary and Phebe, or in what man- ner they were made serviceable, we are not told; but it may easily be discovered that they were not ascetick; neither those of the blind devotee nor of the starched prude, but such as become every human being, and are peculiarly ornamental to the wo- man, those of efficient benevolence, and domestic usefulness.
If his fair readers are now preparing to exclaim—what is the object of all this re- search, and where is the benefit we are to derive from those historical conjectures? Is not the exordium already of such length, that there is not room for much doctrine in the discourse? If such be their dispo- sition of mind, the Curate can only recom- mend to them the exercise of one of their virtues, patience!—He has not unwitting- ly deviated from the accustomed form of didactical instruction. If he can, before he closes, place one or two useful truths in a favourable point of view, he will hope to be excused for his circumlocution.
He would, then, wish to recall to the minds of his female friends, the consid- eration of the part they have to act, and the duties they have to perform in life; and to discover whether they are not of those kinds which have here received Apostolical approbation.
Virtue is immutable. That which was in itself excellent eighteen centuries ago, to-day is the same. The degree of deli- cacy which has been, by the progress of learning and refinement, superinduced up- on female manners, in latter ages, is not always favourable to moral habits. Though tenderness, timidity, and nicity of feel- ing, be in their nature amiable, and though the exhibition of them, may frequently conduce to the excitement of that sympa- thy which constitutes one of the best bless- ings of our sex, yet how often do they lead to excess in their indulgence, or are over-
rated in the power attributed to them. Whenever they are calculated upon as charms to attract, or qualities to inspire regard, they cease to be auxiliaries to vir- tue. An affection of shrinking timidity of heart, and overweening delicacy of sen- timent, may soon be converted into reali- ty. All know the effect this reality has upon the nerves; and from the close con- nection between the physical and moral faculties, the mind soon becomes unfit for the discharge of any positive duty.
That this affection is encouraged beyond any reasonable ground in modern educa- tion, is daily seen by those who are ac- customed to enquire into the cause of what they behold. The occasions of alarm and suffering which unavoidably occur in families, and require the exertion of great patience, and fortitude, are sufficient to convince us that woman is not naturally weak in constitution and temper. Indeed were it so, we should be compelled to conclude that the Creator had not adapted the means to ends with that happy foresight which we every where discover in his plans.
Without regarding the notions of Mrs. Wolestoncraft on the abstract rights of women, the Lay-Curate is decidedly of the opinion of those who would rather form the sexes, to a resemblance of character, than contrast them with each other. Vir- tue, wisdom, and presence of mind, capac- ity, application, are not sexual qualities; they belong to mankind; to all who have duties to perform and evils to endure.
Female duties and destination are dis- tinctly comprehended in the original man- date of divine appointment:—"And he said it is not good for man to be alone; I will make him an help meet for him ." This not only points out marriage as the destination of women, but also the charac- ter they are to sustain in that relation; a companion and an helper . Any elucidation of those exercises whereby the wife reali- zes the helpmate is unnecessary: they are particularly understood. The Lay-Curate however would exhort his young country- men, not to undervalue the knowledge which will best enable them to discharge those functions. They will not be render- ed less amiable by possessing such informa- tion.
A justly celebrated writer [Dr. Aikin] after having observed that the arts of housewifery should be regarded as professional by the woman who intends to become a wife, thus happily adds —"and to select one for that station who is def- icient of them, or destined to exercise them, however otherwise accomplished, is as absurd as it would be to choose for your lawyer or phy- sician a man who excels in every thing rather than in law or physick."
The Lay Curate thinks it an easy matter for his country women to convert their virtues into valuable substitutes for fashionable extrinsic em- bellishments, the languor of sensibility, and the refined arts of coquetry. The cares and the pleasures of life equally require an union of the sexes; but the happiness of a husband does not require these foreign aids; or rather it is not to be secured by such alone. That union which basis is esteem, and whose cement is respect, must surely be the strongest and most pleasure- able.
That the women of his country may excel in those qualities which truly are estimable, and are peculiarly adapted to the parts they have to act; that in the discharge of their religious, re- lative, and personal duties, they may secure an approbation which is superior even to that of an Apostle; and that in conjunction with their du- ty to God, they may display the valuable do- mestic virtues of Mary and of Phebe, with the charitable dispositions & active benevolence of the wife of Aquila; are the greatest blessings that can be asked for, in their behalf, by A LAY CURATE.
WAS taken from the Lodge Room on Tuesday evening last (supposed through mistake) 3 large PLATED CANDLESTICKS Whoever has them is requested to leave them with the printer. January 1. 3t
Stop the Runaway. A young Negro Woman, named HANNAH, stout and strong, who has lived with a respectable farm about two years past. She was directed to return home on Christmas day, as I am informed. She had on and took with her a green jacket and petticoat, made of half-thick or kersey cloth, two pair of shoes and stockings, coarse hat, a green grounded calico habit, a white cotton petticoat and spotted jack- et, &c. She is capable of great deception;— sometimes she appears to be passive and has but little to say when it is to answer her purpose; but at other times extremely impudent. Who- ever takes up said Negro and brings her home five miles from home shall receive Five Dol- lars ; if ten miles, Ten Dollars ; and, if a great- er distance, and secured in any jail so that I get her again, Ten Dollars will be paid. N. B. I forwarn all persons from employing or conveying her away. SIMON SOMMERS. Jan. 1. coast
Benjamin Shreve, Jun. HAS FOR SALE, Twelve bales of INDIA COTTONS, CONSISTING OF 3 bales Bishwa Emery 2 do. Coomoolly Sannahs 1 do. Jallapore do. 1 do. Seerporee Basahs 1 do. Collypatty do. 2 do. Cegmary Collahs 1 do. Johannah do. 1 do. Doncaster Chintz, and 3 cals Bandanna Handkerchiefs 2 sacks Sago 3 chests Hyson Tea 32 pieces Russia Sheetings 9 do. Ravens Duck 5 bags Black Pepper 1 case Wool Flats Mons'raile and fine Shirts Women's and children's Mouselon do. Dole and Upper Leather A few Cals Cordage Snuff in half barrels and kegs 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy 2 hds. Armagnac do. 5 hds. and 12 barrels Sugar 25 bbls. Beef, Salem inspection 6 do. best brown TANNER'S OIL. January 1. d
Alexandria, Dec. 17, 1804. NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that an Election will be held at the court-house in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing NINE Direc- tors of the said Bank, for the ensuing year, a- greeably to charter. By order, Gardin Chapin, Cashier. cod4w
Notice is hereby Given, That an Election for Fifteen Direc- tors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alex- andria , will be held at the court House in Alex- andria, on Tuesday the 15th day of January next. By Order: J. B. Nickols, Sec'y Dec. 19 co.
Mr. A. Davis, at Richmond, and Mr. T. Green, Fredericksburg, will please insert the foregoing in their papers until the day of the Election.
CANDLES. Just received by F. Faxon & Co. And for sale at their store, corner of Prince and Water Streets, 100 Boxes Mould Candles, and 50 Tons Plaster Paris. also on hand Boston Beef and Pork, And a general assortment of Shoes. Dec. 10. cod4w.
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 15 boxes fresh Lisbon Oranges, A few boxes Fresh Lemons, 7 trais Soft Shelled Almonds, 21 boxes preserved fruit, A few Lisbon Baskets. Also on hand, A large quantity of Cordials and preserved Fruit, in Syrup and Brandy—and a va- riety of CONFECTIONARY as usual. Matthew Eakin, King-Street. Dec. 3. cod4w
Just Received, By the Schooner ALBERT, from Boston, and for SALE, by JOSIAH FAXON, & Co, 2,000 bushels Ground Allum Salt. 14 hds. } New-England Rum, 50 bbls. } 50 boxes Mould } Candles. 50 ditto Dip } A few barrels of Cyder, and a few ditto Ap- ples. Also on Hand, Boston Beef and Pork, Holland Gin, and a few pipes French Brandy, Boots and Shoes as usual. Dec. 21. cod4w
COFFEE. Just landed from the brig Neptune, A QUANTITY OF GREEN COFFEE. In Tierces, Barrels & Bags. For Sale by Robert T. Hooe & Co. Nov. 19. co
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A few tierces excellent Rice. Six hds best retailing Molasses. Sixteen hds, Surinam Sugars. A few hundred bushels of coarse Salt. J. G. Land. Dec. 17.

PROPOSALS,
For a brilliant Representation of THE ASCENSION.
"And he led them out as far as Bethany: and he lifted up his hands and blessed them. And it came to pass, that while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into Heaven."
This Picture is intended to be done in a new style of painting; from a work of Gregory Huret, a celebrated artist, in the year 1664, and which, is presumed to be the only one in America.
It will be executed (by a process lately discovered) so as to resist the injury of time for ages. It will be as clear and hard as glass, without any danger of being broken; and it will be handsomely framed.
A specimen of the manner in which the work will be executed, may be seen at the store of C. W. Farnsworth, King-street, (a few doors above the Indian Queen tavern) where, from an acquaintance with the artist in Europe, he has undertaken, in his absence, his agency. If sufficient encouragement is given, instructions will be forwarded for the completion of the work. The price will be moderate; and, if approved, the artist proposes to reside in Alexandria for a few months—when he will render plain engravings, on any subject, into brilliant paintings, at a small expense.
To the Christian—the encourager of the fine arts, and to the curious in general, this plan is respectfully submitted, and their attention to the specimen above named is immediately requested. Dec. 27. east
LONDON BROWN STOUT.
FOR SALE.
A few 6 dozen casks of London bottled Brown Stout Porter, Of very excellent quality, just received by the ship Gebzwieg, Capt. Ratgans. Apply to Mr. William Ramsay, or to Alexander Brown, Dumfries. eodgw
Dec. 17.
Houses and Lots for Rent, and for Sale. To rent, a good two Story House well finished, on St. Asaph street between James Lawranson's and the Friends Meeting House.
Two floors on Kirk's wharf, with a lumber yard, and a long flour-dred behind one of them.
A small house on Water street, near Duke street, j'ing Major Muncaster's—or I will sell this for Alexandria Marine Insurance Shares.
A two story frame house on Duke Street about a square east of the stone bridge, with about two acres of ground whereon may conveniently be made a large quantity of Bricks, as there is a well of good water on the front. A number of building gets on the next square South of the Presbyterian Meeting House, bounded by Fairfax, Wolf and Royal streets.
For sale a lot near Yost's Pump, being the corner of Fairfax and Wilks streets.
An half Acre Lot on Fairfax, and Gibbons Street, subject to a ground rent.
A lot 20 feet front, and 100 feet deep, this lays on the north side of Prince Street, a little to the eastward of Denny's and Powell's Brick House at the corner of Washington street.
Wm. Hartshorne.
Corn and Wheat purchased at the Warehouse and Mill. 14th Month, 1804. rawgw
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 Mansion. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded 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. Dec. 9. eo
For Sale.
THE Dwelling House and Store on Prince Street at present occupied by Mr. William Bartleman. It is unnecessary almost to state that few stands are more eligibly situated for business.
BANK STOCK of the Alexandria or Potomack Bank, or Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock, will be taken in payment, or a liberal credit given.
WM: HODGSON.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
BEING appointed by the last will and testament of John S. Scott, as his Executor, hereby calls on persons having claims against the estate of the said John S. Scott, to exhibit them legally to him in the town of Bladensburg or to James S. Scott, in the Town of Alexandria, on or before the 1st day of March next, otherwise they may be excluded from any dividend of said estate, & all persons indebted to the estate of the said John S. Scott, are called on to make payment to James S. Scott, with whom the subscriber has lodged the accounts for collection.
RICHARD CRAMPHIN, Ex'r.
Nov. 25. 1804
NOTICE.
The Subscribers or Members of the Mutual Insurance Company, against fire, on goods and furniture, in the state of Virginia, are here, and requested to attend their annual general meeting, to be held, agreeable to their constitution, on the second Wednesday in January, being the 9th day of next month, by 10 o'clock, A. M. at their General Office of Insurance, in the city of Richmond.
W. F. AST.
Principal Agent M. I. G.
Richmond, 10th Dec. 1804. law4w
For Sale, or Rent for a term of years, or exchange for good well improved property in the town of Alexandria.
THE ESTATE on which the subscriber at present resides; it contains 850 acres of LAND, part of which is in high cultivation, situate on the new turnpike road, distant 6 miles from Alexandria, about 30 acres of meadow, abundance of slover to the lychgate, a quantity of choice fruit, well watered and has a considerable proportion of wood land. The improvements (which are mostly new) consist of a good convenient Dwelling House and all the necessary out-houses, a Barn 85 by 42 12 feet, the outside of which is brick, covered with cypress shingles; stables for 20 horses and 40 cows. Also, a good GRIST MILL, about 150 yards from the door. For particulars apply to
AUG. J. SMITH.
December 28.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
A large quantity of SLATES of an excellent quality, for sale by the dozen or single one.
The Pennsylvania Farmer, being a collection from the most approved Treatises on Husbandry, interspersed with observations and experiments. By Job Roberts, price 67 cents in boards.
A few copies D'Israeli's Romances, price 100 cents, bound and lettered.
Life of Bonaparte, price 100 cents, bound and lettered.
Webster, on Pestilence, 2 vols. 8vo price 4 dollars.
And in a few days will be published, THE TRAVELS of ANACHARSIS, the younger, in Greece, with a large map, four vols octavo bound and lettered, price 8 dollars.
Dec. 3.
DOUGLASS & MANDEVILLE
KING-STREET,
Offer for sale, on very moderate terms,
 20 Hhds. bright Molasses,  30 Bolls. N. E. Rum,  40 Boxes Mould and Dpt Candles,  6 Chests, Hyson-Skin Tea,  20 Bags Green Coffee,  10 Hhd. Jamaica Rum,  10 do. Muscovado Sugar,  Leaf and Lump Sugar in barrels,  Pepper and Allspice in bags,  Alum and Cadiz Salt,  A few Pickins good Butter. 
And a tolerable assortment of GROCERIES.
They continue to select for families good Flour made of old Wheat. November 23. d7:18w31.
For Sale,
TWO FRANKLIN STOVES with Lumber heads, calculated to burn Wood or coal—Apply to Lewis Deblois, on Hepburn, and Dunafess's, wharf.
Nov. 29. eo
For Sale,
A BARGAIN,
THAT most pleasantly situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson, Jun. There is on the premises, an excellent garden, a new stable, in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. For terms apply to the subscriber or the present proprietor Mr. James Ross, of Fredericksburg.
JAMES PATTON.
Nov. 22.
Runaway Negro Woman.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, sometime in the month of September, a Negro Woman named VENUS, sometimes called WINNY; about 36 years of age, 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, luffy, with a full face, and a scar reaching from her under lip to her chin. I will give FIVE DOLLARS reward for apprehending her within the district of Columbia, and securing her to that I get her; TEN DOLLARS if taken within 20 miles; and TWENTY DOLLARS if taken any greater distance, and reasonable expenses for bringing her home.
All masters of vessels and others, are forewarned against harboring or carrying her off at their peril.
THOMAS G. HARDING.
Dec. 27. 18w31
George Bowling having eloped from the ship Iris, John Conaway master, after my being security for his month's advance: I forewarn all masters of vessels from shipping him out of the port of Alexandria, without informing me.
GARRET HEDEN.
Dec. 24. eod31
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of A Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City Richmond.
Dolls.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 7,000 
5 325 prizes 150,000 9 675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The schema has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to participate in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. eo ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
Young Ladies Boarding and Day SCHOOL.
The inhabitants of Alexandria, are respectfully informed that sudden illness has prevented the commencement of Mrs. O'Riley's Ladies Academy, in this city—but being now in a state of convalescence, will as soon as her health permits open her proposed academy, (of which due notice will be given,) where will be taught French and English grammatically; Writing and Arithmetic; History, Geography and the use of the Globes; Music, Drawing and all kinds of work, viz. Embroidery in chenilles, gold silver, silks, &c. composing figures, historical and ornamental, land scapes, flowers, fruit, birds, &c. maps wrought in silks, chenilles girds &c. print work in figures or landscapes; cloths work in fruit, birds, flowers &c. filagree and varnishing in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea caddies, epergnes, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, tambour and Dresden, cross stitch, fitch, tapestry, &c. bugle and pearl work, painting on velvet, gauze, silk, vellum, &c. with many other accomplishments to numerous to mention.
Parents and guardians desirous to have opportunity of an early and accomplished female education, shall meet the completion of their wishes by patronizing the proprietors, the greatest attention will be paid to the morals and education of the young ladies entrusted to their care.
Nov. 20. aaw
Notice.
This is to give notice that the subscribers of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphan Court of said County, letters of administration on the Personal estate of Thomas Farrel, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 5th day of June, next, they not otherwise be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 5th day of December 18 4, Ann Farrel, Administratrix.
Thos. Vowell, } Administrators
Wm. Rhodes, }
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Administratrix, otherwise suits will commence.
Dec. 6. 22w11
To be Sold at Auction
At the Court House in the City of Alexandria, on Monday the 14th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, about lying three quarters of a lot in parts of that city, and a quantity of lots and lots corresponding with it. The near vicinity of the City of Alexandria, and the increasing, of which it must soon become a part; its lying within the District of Columbia, and other advantages render it an object worthy the attention of monied men, who by retaining it some time cannot fail of making considerable advantages. In the mean time either the whole or one half if more convenient to a purchaser, may be had at private sale.
The terms of payment are ten per cent. in cash, and a good endorsed note at 60 days, and remainder in three equal annual installments, secured from the date. The security required will be a bond, with a conveyance of the Land to the Trustees agreed on, who shall have power to sell, in case of non payment of interest or principal at the time fixed. Persons wishing for information will please apply to Col. Geo. B. Boush, at Alexandria, or the subscriber in New York.
NATHANIEL PENDLETON.
JAMES S. SCOTT
RECEIVED FROM BALTIMORE, 150 pieces Genuine Patent Felted Cord, of handsome colors.
Also on hand,
Extra black, blue, & other Cloths, patent and other vest Shapes; a variety of Manchester; patent and common Suspenders, and various Buttons, which, in future, will be disposed of only for cash, or to punctual customers.
To render my services an object with those who use it, I shall close all my accounts for the present year; and in future will open none but such as settle to my satisfaction. Dec. 27. d8t
HENRY K. MAY,
Has for Sale.
 1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine,  2 Pipes Lisbon Market, do. do.  5 Butts Old, do. do.  8 Half Pipe Aloque, do.  5 Pipes Cognac Brandy,  5 Punches Jamaica Rum,  1 Hoghead Country Gin,  3 Tierces,  45 Bolls. N. 1 and 2 Cargo Beef,  50 Bolls. Pigs Pork,  30 Chests Elton Chulan } TEAS.  5 Chests Fison,  5 Chests Imperial,  7 Elegant Leking Guns at a very reduced price to close a l. 
AND,
Five Shares of Alexandria bank stock. December 10. tm.
WILLIAM HODGSON
HAS RECEIVED, & OFFER FOR SALE, 160 pieces Billed Sacking, and 3 cases Cotton Hosiery, well assorted. Dec. 28. d
RAN AWAY,
From the subscriber, the 5th June, a bright mulatto named BEN, near fifteen years old; he has an off heretofore, and then fled as free by the name of John M'Daniel, has a remarkable short thick foot, and several scars on his body, occasioned by a burn; long hair, yellow eyes, his wool shows the negro very much, which of a rusty colour.
Also ran away from the subscriber the 17th July, a likely black fellow named JOHN. I expected he will add Madison to his name, as I purchased him from the estate of Amos Madison, of Orange County, Virginia, and frequently made use of that name; thirty four years old, about five feet 7 or 8 inches high, long visage, will made and stoops a little in his walk, as if cramped in his feet, fond of dress, and has a variety of clothes. He is a safe Shoemaker, and has some tools with him, and of half boots, which he wears with shoes; walks with a pewter headed walking stick, often has his wool platted in small plaits about his head, he is an extraordinary good waggoner. He ran off in company with a likely young fellow of a yellow colour, belonging to Mr. Benjamin Pritchett, with a scar across his hip. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending either of the aforesaid negroes, and delivering them to me in Stafford county, twelve miles above Dumfries.
ROBERT OVERALL.
Nov. 15. 12w6w†
TO RENT,
And possession given the 26th inst. A convenient two story frame House, situated on Queen street, opposite John Wife's house. A good tenant, who would take it on lease would be treated with on advantageous terms, apply to
THOMAS IRWIN.
December 15. eo
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