Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-11-15 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1805.
[No. 1449.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY 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. tierces and bks. Chocolate
White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles in boxes, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Dozen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,
A Variety of DRY GOODS , among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffel, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bedanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Nov. 12. Will be Sold, at Public Auction, on SATURDAY the 17th instant, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at Hewes and Miller's wharf, on a credit of 2, 4, and 6 months, for approved negotiable notes.
The Sloop President , As she arrived from sea. She carries 700 barrels, was sheathed in New York last voyage and is now in complete order to receive a cargo. Inventory may be seen by applying to the Captain on board.
November 13. For New-York , The fast sailing Schooner HARMONY , R. B. Roberts, Master; A constant trader. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to John Tucker.
November 13. For BOSTON , THE SCHOONER POLLY , Ebenezer Scudder, Master, Will sail on Sunday next, and will take a few barrels of Flour on freight if immediate application is made to Lawraison & Powle.
Who have now landing from said Schooner, and for Sale, 20 qr. casks Malaga Wine, of a superior quality 50 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 50 do. fresh Chocolate 100 Boxes heavy Ravens Duck, suitable for Bay Craft Sails 50 tons Plaster of Paris
ON HAND, Young Hyson } TEAS, of the latest Hyson Skin } Imparation Cognac } BRANDY Barcelona } Holland Gin } Vidon's Wine } Brown Soap } Russia and Ravens Duck } American Sewing Twine } 1000 pieces Yellow Nankeen, initialed to de-benture } Mens coarse Shoes.
November 11. For Freight or Charter , THE SHIP HETTY , Charles C. Ruffel, Master; Now expected in from Liverpool, from whence she was to sail the 14th September for Alexandria. This ship is about three years old, 235 tons bur. Sheathed last summer, and is a first rate ship. John G. Ladd.
November 9. TUNIS CRAVEN , HAS FOR SALE Best Havana SEGARS in boxes, And a few Punchcons NEW-ENGLAND RUM . November 13.
FOR LIVERPOOL—(Direct.)
THE SHIP UNITED STATES , An established REGULAR TRADER .
A part of her Cargo being ready, the remainder will be taken on moderate terms. For freight or passage, apply to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
October 15. d
For Sale, on a liberal credit, THE SCHOONER FAIR AMERICAN , Burthen about 70 tons or 500 barrels, between 4 and 5 years old, sails fast, and is in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to James Bacon, Corner of King and Washington-streets.
October 22. d
NOTICE.
BY authority of a deed of trust from William Mitchell, deceased, to the subscribers for the benefit of Samuel Craig, we shall on the second Monday in November next, (eleventh) expose to sale at public auction, a lot situated on the south side of Duke street, and to the westward of Water street, in the town of Alexandria, extending in front on Duke street, twenty seven feet ten inches, in depth, ninety one feet six inches to a ten feet alley. On the back part of the lot is a well built and well finished two story brick house, and a strong one story frame ware house in front.
A part of the money will be expected down, and a credit given for the balance, particulars will be made known on the day of sale.
Cleon Moore, } Trustees. Chas. M'Knight, 22w1w4ds
The Sale of the above Property is postponed till next Saturday. November 12. d5t
LANDING,
From the sloop PACKET , Captain NEWCOMB Spermaceti trained Oil, of nice quality, for lamps. Mould and dipt Tallow Candles. A quantity of Cheese. A few boxes Gunpowder. Young Hyson and Hyson skin Teas. Boxes Lemons, and pipes Port Wine, FOR SALE, by
John G. Ladd.
November 5. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of GOODS ,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— London superfine Cloths and Cambricks, and Cambricks, Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marcellas, Toilets, Swandowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings, 4-4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks do. Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Extra Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Mitts. Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambricks Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Ostrich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Baftas, Mamoodies, Dowlass, Ticklenburg, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c.
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22. dtf
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale, Fifty barrels PRIME PORK . William Hodgson. October 30. d
BUENOS-AYRES HIDES FOR SALE.
WE have just received 575 large HIDES, which will be sold low for cash or short credit. Also, A few tierces of RICE and bbls. of PORK. Hewes & Miller. October 24. d
Mandeville and Jamesson,
OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit; A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES ,
Consisting of Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities.
Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto.
Jamaica, St. Vincents, and N. E. Rum, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva, 70 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whiskey.
Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe } WINES .
40 cases St. Estaph Medoc Claret, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey, 100 cases Wett Schiedam Gin.
A few hogheads of choice Molasses, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson-skin, and Bohea } TEAS , Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use.
Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff.
SPICES—Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace.
Ginger, race and ground. Florent and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Coperas, Allum and Brimstone.
Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt Petre, Chalk.
Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various sizes, &c. &c. October 18.
We have just Received
A FEW BOXES OF CHEWING TOBACCO,
Which is said to be superior in quality to Caven-dish—ALSO
Forty barrels of TAR , Which will be sold low. Hewes & Miller. October 30. d
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18. tt
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS;
Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 23. d
Bank of Potomac, Nov. 8, 1805. THE Stockholders in the Bank of Potomac, are hereby informed, that a Dividend of three per cent on the Capital Stock for the last half year is declared, and will be paid to them or their legal representatives on Wednesday next the 13th instant. By order of the President and Directors. Charles Page, Cashier. November 8. d3w
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER. Nov. 12. tf
For Sale, or Freight,
To any Port in the United States, or to the West-Indies,
The new Saunch BRIG
RISING STATES,
John Fenches, MASTER; Now at Harper's Wharf, having excellent accommodations for Freight, or Passage. Apply to the MASTER on board, or to John G. Ladd. November 4. d
For Amsterdam—Direct.
THE SHIP
ALEXANDRIA,
Capt. William Weston,
Will commence loading in two days, Three Hundred hogheads Tobacco, of her cargo being ready, the remainder and small freight will be taken on moderate terms, with liberty of consignment, or if consigned to W. & J. Wilbank, a liberal advance will be made in Bills on London or Amsterdam, or Cash at the Baltimore exchange. Apply to
Washington Bowie, George Town, or Lawraison & Powle, Alexandria. October 8. d
HENRY K. MAY
Has just received and offers for Sale, 46 barrels Mels Pork. 116 barrels prime ditto. 59 barrels cargo ditto. IN STORE,
A Few Casks of Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, and cases of CLARET. November 13. d
ROBERT CALDER,
At the store formerly occupied by John Horsburgh, in King street, has just received, via New York, a handsome and well selected assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of very low for cash. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens 7-8, 11-8 & 6-4 checks Plans and Serges Fianels and Blankets Fizes and Coatings Clothes and Cambricks Superfine Linen Cloths Patent cord waistcoating Swandown do. Vevers & Fancy Cords Brown H. Hams, Russis Sheetings Calicoes and Chintzes White & colored Cambricks Muslin Chambray do. Laced and striped Camb. rick do. Laced & plain Leno do. Leno Handkerchiefs and Veils Jacquet and Cambricks Shawls Damask & other Silk do. Canvass Hair & Chintz do. Rutland Net Colored black Crapes & Pique Gauze Peckings and Ribbons Scotch White Thread Colored, Marking and Flols do. Ladies Habit Shirts Back Cotton Hose Silk & Leather Gloves Pic Nic Silk do. Leghorn Bonnets Colored Plush Hats and Bonnets Italian Lute strings Wilchores and Bumbazetts Men's Lamb Wool Hose Cotton and Worsted do. Beaver Gloves Madras and Pullicat Handkerchiefs White Linen do. Long Lawn Silk and Cotton Suspenders Belt London made Hats, &c. &c. Alexandria, Nov. 11. dlw
One Hundred Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the 2d instant, two negro fellows, GERARD & PETER ,
Gerard is about 22 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, complexion not very dark, has very thick lips, stoops in his walk, is remarkable knock knee'd, & his ankles very large and have the appearance of being much swollen, he is by trade a blacksmith and very active at any other work.
PETER is about the same age, about six feet high, complexion rather light, long wool, walks very erect, is a very spracious fellow, and will, no doubt, pass himself as a free man—the clothes they wore and carried off are not known, but it is supposed they will appear in better than negroes generally do, as they left all their common clothes at home. If found out of the state the above reward will be given, if found in the state Forty Dollars, and if in the county Twenty, or half for either.
WM ALEXANDER, Prince William county, Virginia. November 5. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

LONDON, September 15.
POLITICAL WEEKLY REVIEW.
An expedition is proposed of which we shall not shun to declare the facts we know, and the probable conjectures which they suggest. The number of the troops about to be sent upon it, is between 30, and 40,000. They are in readiness, at the ports at which they are to embark; in perfect health; in complete discipline; souls of fire, frames of iron; veterans tried in the most perilous services, with a proportion of young heroes who burn to outdo their achievements and to transcend their fame. The conquerors of Egypt and Acre are of this expedition. Scarcely is there a man among the veterans who has not, already, on more than one occasion, prevailed, single-handed, against half a dozen of Frenchmen. They trust to evince that, on European ground, our English soldiers are still more capable of dealing terror, route, and carnage among hosts of Bonaparte's slaves, than even in those parts of the world where we have so gloriously, and so invariably triumphed. The species of troops are skilfully adapted to that bold, predatory service on which we cannot but think, that they may be, most usefully employed. There is a large proportion of cavalry: there is an excellent supply of light artillery: the infantry are of that character, and armed in that manner, which are the fittest to sustain the bold operations of cavalry & artillery in sudden debarkations and embarkations on an enemy's coast: the very horses have been selected with shrewd and diligent care: they are of a weight of frame, a light elasticity of limb, and a perfection of training, which none but English horses can exhibit. The seamen, the marines, the transport vessels, and the ships of war, of different sizes and modes of armament, for this expedition, are all selected and prepared, with admirable discernment and skill, for a perfect union of movements with the land force. These troops, these seamen, these marines, expect, every hour, the orders to proceed upon their enterprise—add to all this, that there has been, of late, in Britain, a silent, diligent, ardent, indefatigable application of science to the improvement of those parts of the machinery of war—and those parts of naval and military tactics which belong to the effort of landing in the face of an enemy's batteries, to the sudden destruction of ships in an enemy's harbor, to the sudden demolition of fortifications, to the performance of every such daring effort with new safety to those undertaking it, an application successful above the common fate of human labors, and which, under the direction of such men as general Moore and sir Sidney Smith, may actually redouble the power of the men and all the other ordinary means which are now put to act upon this expedition.
Nor shall we hesitate to declare that we believe the expedition destined to act upon the very coast of France. It is for the poor and narrow genius of Bonaparte, to waste the resources of an empire in perpetual threats and preparations which lead to nothing. The British government puts its ways and means for war, to other uses. His threats to invade us, have put us to no expense that could have been otherwise spared: they have not annoyed our trade; they have not diminished our manufactures: they have not taken our farmers from the plough, nor our reapers from the lively toils of the sickle: but they have kindled up a flame of valor and of patriotism, in every British and Irish heart, which, by the blessing of God, shall never be extinguished: they have disciplined us into a nation of hardy, expert, resolute soldiers, without diverting us from the gainful arts of common life: they have taught us to testify our contempt for a mere war of preparations by never arming but for actual achievements; by suffering no occasion for striking an actual blow, at any time, to escape us. The usurper, that wretched counterfeit of a general, a statesman, and a hero, withdraws his forces from the coasts...makes a pause in his threats, even dismants his flotillas. Well, then! we follow him home! we hang upon his retreat! He shall find it impossible, permanently to withdraw his armies from the coast of the channel, that he may pour them into Germany and Italy. An invasion of France with views of permanent conquest is what our moderation cannot desire. But, often as the navy and army of England have, in different wars, acted on the coast of France; they were never yet so employed without making it necessary for the French government to lend their whole attention, and to employ almost their whole force, in defending themselves against our attack. Loss
may have been sustained: the vulgar may have been disappointed in their dreams of permanent conquest: but, the purpose was still accomplished; of making the French turn from every thing else to the defence of their coasts: and this, this, was, incontrovertibly, the truest victory; the proudest triumph. The same thing will be, now accomplished. From Dunkirk to Cape Finisterre, the alarm will, we think, be kept up, along the enemy's coasts. The gun-boats will be burnt in the harbors: The arsenals and dock-yards will be destroyed: the batteries will, in some places, be eluded; in others, be put to silence: the towns will be laid under contribution: the country, so far as is compatible with that honorable war which alone England wages, will be wasted with fire and sword. Nothing less than Bonaparte's best troops and generals shall save his coast. Even these must shrink with terror from before men who have never met but to conquer them! Bonaparte invade England! Dearly shall he, dearly shall France, pay for the menace!
We do not expect any foreign troops to fight with ours, in one host and under the same banners on this occasion! Englishmen unmixed with strangers, shall meet Frenchmen, in the descents which are about to be made. This sort of operation will be, perhaps, the most useful to our allies in the general war. It will be so, especially to the Austrians and Russians in Germany, and in Italy.
The following are the names of the regiments to be embarked on this expedition:
Cavalry.
Royal Horse Guards—1st.
Dragoon Guards—4th, 6th and 7th regiments.
Light Dragoons—1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 21st regiments.
German Legion—1st dragoons.
Ditto—1st Light Dragoons. Total 13,000 men.
Infantry.
Foot Guards—Five battalions of the three regiments. 1st battalion of the 4th, 5th, 14th, 21st, 23d, 31st, 40th, 43d, 88th, 91st, 92d, and 1st and 2d battalions of 95th foot. Total 17,000 men.
Regiments in Ireland.
The following regiments in Ireland have also received orders to hold themselves in readiness for foreign service:
Cavalry.
2d, 3d, and 5th dragoons.
16th, 17th, 18th, and 22d light dragoons. Total 4,590 men.
Infantry.
1st battalion of 3d regiment, 9th, 25th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 36th, 45th, 47th, 50th, 63, 79th, 89th, 97th—Total 10,000 men.
Grand total of troops ordered for foreign service, 46,000 men
All opinion respecting the destination of this formidable force, must be merely conjectural. Upon whom the responsibility of commanding it is to cast, is at present not known. Two of the Royal family, the Dukes of Kent and Cumberland, are it is said to have commands. Should the former proceed with the expedition, he must necessarily have the chief command, unless some older Field-Marshal should be appointed to that honor. We are happy to hear that distinguished Officer, General Moore, is likely to have a principal command, whoever may be nominated as Commander in Chief.
The return of the East India and West India fleets supplies full 8000 seamen to the naval service of government; with the addition of five ships of the line to our blockading fleet!!
A French schooner brought in a prize to Dover, gives intelligence that the number of the French troops on their march to the Rhine is 100,000!
It is agreeably remarkable, that not one ship of the whole East India fleet, has either perished by an accident of navigation, or fallen into the enemy's hands. All have arrived—and are well!
We have it from official authority, that the amount of the property brought home on account of the East India Company, is 9,700,000l.; the private property trade and ships, about 4,600,000l. and the duty to Government, 5,600,000l.
In answer to an application of the African merchants to the Lords of the Admiralty, Mr. Secretary Marsden has informed them, "a complete force is appointed for the protection of the trade of Africa."
A Messenger arrived on Friday night with dispatches from St. Petersburg to the Prussian Ambassador. A British Messenger set out, the same night, from Lord Mulgrave's Office, with dispatches for the British Ambassador at the Court of Vienna. That Court delays the commencement of hostilities against Bonaparte, only that its subjects who happen to be in France may
not be left in the disagreeable circumstances of those British subjects who now are at Verdun.
The Victory on board which Lord Nelson goes out in his new command, has dropped down to St. Helens. His lordship has left town, to go on board her. He sails without delay for Cadiz, with a powerful reinforcement to our naval strength in that quarter.
The value of the cargoes brought into England on board the E. India fleet exceeds fifteen millions of pounds sterling. What a vexation to Bonaparte to have put his fleet at such expense, to sea, to catch this prize, & to have missed it! Had any of his squadrons even fallen in with this fleet, they might have met defeat instead of rich plunder.
Admiral Rainier had used every precaution against the chance of capture. The seamen on board every ship were disciplined, every day, and practised in the working of their guns. They remembered what had been achieved by sir Nathaniel Dance—and they determined to fight like men if they should have to ENCOUNTER A FOE.
September 16.
Lord Nelson arrived at Portsmouth on Saturday morning, and embarked at noon for South-sea Beach.
BOSTON, November 4.
By the arrival of the ship Dromo, from Liverpool, we have been favored with London papers to the 16th of September inclusive. We have no account of the commencement of hostilities on the European continent; but that event is looked to with increased confidence in Great Britain. The fleets at Cadiz and Brest remain at their moorings. The small squadron from Rochefort, was at sea. A very powerful well appointed expedition was, at the last date, on the eve of sailing from Great Britain and Ireland; according to accounts derived from official authority it would comprise eight regiments of heavy horse; eighteen regiments of light dragoons; and thirty-three battalions of infantry; making a force of nearly 50,000 strong. The regiments ordered for embarkation were, the royal horse, guards (blues) the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th dragoon guards, the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st and 23d light dragoons; five battalions of the guards; and the first battalion of the 3d, 4th, 5th, 9th, 14th, 21st, 23d, 25th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 31st, 36th, 40th, 43d, 45th, 47th, 50th, 52d, 63d, 79th, 82d, 88th, 91st, 92d and 97th; both battalions of the 95th, and the whole German legion. The commander in chief of this force had not been named: report had fixed on the duke of Kent [who has lately been promoted to a field marshal] with lieutenant general lord Cathcart, who served in this country during the revolutionary war, and in Flanders; and major general sir John Moore, who also served in America, Holland and Egypt; and was wounded in the latter country; for his second and third in command. Other accounts say, the chief command will be invested in sir John Moore, who has recently been promoted to the rank of general. It was not known on what particular service these troops were to be employed; but from the great proportion of cavalry, it was conjectured they were not destined to any very distant point; not farther than Naples. A fleet of transports had been sent to Toulon.
A new league of armed neutrality was on the point of being established, to include Denmark, Prussia, and some of the German princes.
Lord Nelson had sailed for Cadiz, with a reinforcement which would augment the blockading force to thirty-two sail of the line; a large proportion of which are battering ships of the first and second rates.
Notwithstanding the activity shown by the French squadrons in their sail-matches on the ocean, all the British homeward bound fleets had safely arrived. The papers before us, give the accounts of the arrival of the East India, Quebec and Jamaica fleets. The former composed of forty-two sail [thirty-four of which were regular Indiamen] convoyed by the Trident of 64; L'Athenienne of 64; and mediator of 44 guns; the Quebec of 27; and the Jamaica of 144 ships. The value of the East India fleet was estimated at fifteen millions sterling.
The expedition under general Craig, at Malta, it was said, had received orders to join the Russians at Corfu; Russia was collecting and embarking troops on the Black Sea, to reinforce those at Corfu; with the consent of the Ottoman Porte; which, it was also said, had granted leave to the Russian troops, in case a deficiency
should be found in the Sava Islands to occupy one of the Turkish provinces in the vicinity.
Ratisbon, August 29.
FRENCH NOTE—M. Barcher, the French charge d'affairs, received on the evening of the 25th, by a French courier, who was going to Vienna in great haste, the copy of a declaration, sent by the court of France to its ambassador at Vienna, to be delivered by him to the imperial court. M. Barcher has communicated the said declaration, pursuant to orders, to the ministers residing at Ratisbon. Its principal contents are as follows.
"The emperor of the French is on the point of undertaking the expedition against England. In this intention and depending entirely upon the peace existing with Austria and the other powers of the continent he has assembled on the coast the greatest part of the troops from Italy and the Rhine and has almost entirely evacuated Switzerland.
"It was therefore to his infinite surprise, that his majesty learned that great movements have taken place among the Austrian troops in Italy, in the Tyrol, and towards the frontiers of Bavaria. His majesty consequently thinks himself not only justified, but also obliged, before he executes the great enterprise in question, to require of the Court of Vienna a positive declaration relative to the objects of those measures, & its farther intentions, that in case the reply be not satisfactory, the emperor of the French may postpone the expedition against England and repair to the Rhine with his whole force for the purpose of compelling Austria to preserve the peace of the continent."
Without waiting for an answer to this note it seems Bonaparte proceeded from the coast to the Rhine abandoning his project against England."
Frankfort Sep. 1.
Things are assuming a more warlike appearance every day. The camp assembled at Minkensdorf and in Bohemia, have now also received orders to break up and to join the camp at Lintz nearer to the frontier, which will be exceedingly strong; they talk of 80 or 100,000 men.
Leipzig Aug. 30.
Intelligence is received here, that two columns of Russian troops, making together about 100,000 men, are actually arrived in Galicia, and continuing their march to Moravia, and other Austrian provinces to assist that power.
Vienna, Aug. 20.
Our sovereign has received a letter written with the French Emperor's own hand, which has occasioned very important deliberations.
August 24.
Our court has received another courier from Paris; and as the preparations for war are continued with redoubled activity since his arrival, it is concluded that the plan of mediation proposed by our court is not accepted by the French emperor.
A great number of Russian troops, with a numerous artillery, have already marched through the Bukowina, to the southern frontier of Poland.
Hague, Sept. 4.
The states general of the Bavarian republic assembled this day. The following is an extract from the Speech of M. Schimmelpenninck, Grand Pensionary:
"I was desirous, high and mighty lords, to be able on your present meeting, to make some communication to you, from which your high mightinesses might conceive some solid hope of a speedy peace; yet, gloomy is the political prospect at this moment, we have no reason to despair of a more fortunate turn; and then, perhaps, a firmer peace may make an agreeable amende for its tardy approach. Such a peace we may promise ourselves, under the divine blessings on the genius of our powerful ally; and your high mightinesses will no doubt, be glad to hear of me, at a period like the present, that I have received from him, during the course of my administration, repeated proofs of esteem and friendship and the most solemn assurance of good will towards the republic; a disposition which I shall endeavor to preserve and foster, by a constant fidelity to our engagements."
"On the internal situation of the republic, I conceive, that we, in the present circumstances, have every reason to be satisfied. The present order of things has in a very short time assumed a degree of authority and permanency which in other human institutions, is generally a consequence of long habits. The government experiences, in all districts of the republic, proofs of esteem and co-operation, which

are to it as honorable as encouraging in the difficulties it has to encounter, and our country at this moment presents the picture of a wise and brave nation, which is able to conceive its difficult position, which is disposed to submit to inevitable sacrifices, to preserve her consequence among the nations of Europe; and which will unanimously support the exertions of its government for that object."
London, Sept. 14.
A Russian messenger arrived last night with dispatches of great importance for the Russian minister. It is certain that the Russian troops are on their march.
The number of infantry about to be embarked on foreign service is from 26 to 30,000; of cavalry 10,000. The troops are certainly intended for European service and are to co-operate with the Russians and Austrians.
Jerome Bonaparte's squadron has been augmented at Toulon, by a fourth frigate and three more brigs.
September 17.
Lord Nelson sailed on the 15th inst. to join the fleet off Cadiz, which is to be augmented to 32 sail. Calder is to return to England.
Three frigates and two sloops intended for the secret service have been ordered off Lisbon, under captain Lobb.
A Copenhagen article of Aug. 27, states, that a Russian fleet of 13 ships including 4 of the line, were coming down the Baltic, supposed to be destined for the Mediterranean.
A letter from an officer belonging to Ad. Rnsel's fleet, off the Texel, dated Sept. 7, says - "The transports began on Saturday to disembark their troops; they are all on shore, and have marched into the interior for Nimeguen. Many of the transports have sailed back to Amsterdam. Ad. De Winter has struck his flag, and his ships sails are unbent; also the topsails of Ad. Kickert; so there is little probability of their making any attempt to come out."
The enumeration which we gave in our last of the regiments destined for foreign service was from official sources; the number of regiments of cavalry is 26; 8 of heavy cavalry, and 18 of Dragoons; and 88 battalions of infantry, containing a total force of 46,000 men. Considerable detachments of Engineers and Artillery are also under orders to embark in the expedition.
That part of the expedition which is to embark in the Downs, will embark this week. Embarkation orders have been already received by General Moore's brigade.
It is now said, that Lord Cathcart will command the cavalry, and General Moore the infantry, under one of the Royal Dukes the Duke of York or the Duke of Kent.
CONTINENTAL SUMMARY.
The communications from the Continent increase, as was to be expected, in interest and importance; and though the French and Dutch papers which arrived last night, do not announce the commencement of hostilities, they prove that the preparations of Russia and Austria and France, are in such a state of forwardness, that the month of September is not likely to elapse, without an important blow being struck both in Germany and Italy. Under these circumstances, and with the conviction which Bonaparte must feel that war on the continent is inevitable, a conviction upon which he has acted by sending the greater part, if not all the troops from Boulogne to the Rhine, it surprised us to find in the Dutch papers, a declaration to the court of Vienna, in which Bonaparte desires, before he undertakes the expedition against England, to have an explanation with respect to the object of the movements of the Austrian troops in the Tyrol, towards the frontiers of Bavaria, and in Italy. He affects the greatest surprise that such movements should take place, when he was on the point of undertaking the expedition against England, and when, depending entirely upon the peace with Austria, and the other powers of the Continent, he had assembled on the coast the greater part of the troops from Italy and the Rhine, and had almost evacuated Switzerland. If the reply from the Court of Vienna should be unsatisfactory, he threatens to postpone the expedition against England and repair to the Rhine with his whole force for the purpose of compelling Austria to preserve the peace of the Continent.
We are utterly at a loss to conceive the motive and object Bonaparte had in view in presenting such a note at such a time - Does he wish to induce Europe to believe that he is really anxious to preserve peace upon the Continent, and is unwilling to go to war with Austria? - Had he been really desirous of preserving peace, he would
have abstained from those aggressions which rendered war inevitable; Did he think that his project of invading England was really popular with the Continental powers? His hatred and envy of England must indeed have blinded his judgment and his reason, if he could entertain such a supposition for a moment. Every power upon the Continent, France excepted, has the deepest interest in the preservation of the independence and the increase of the prosperity of Great Britain. Amidst these circumstances, the silence of the Moniteur is rather remarkable! its flippancy and scurrility have vanished on a sudden; it contents itself with a mere dry detail of the Austrian preparations and abstains from all comments and observations. There is not a single Note in the Moniteur we have received to the 6th, nor has even the declaration to the Court of Vienna been published in it. The Dutch Official paper, which has just been established is less reserved; it bluntly confesses that the Austrian preparations cannot be with a view to the preservation of her neutrality, and the protection of her frontiers.
But Bonaparte's note to Austria is not likely to produce any effect upon her, but that of accelerating her preparations for war. All the accounts from every part of Germany are full of the activity and vigour of those preparations. The camps at Meskendorff and in Bohemia have received orders to break up and join the camp at Lintz which it is said will be from eighty to one hundred thousand strong. The district of Trent and Roveredo, as we announced in an article upon the Austrian preparations and positions, have been provided with strong entrenchments, and the ports of Feldkirch the Finstermunta, pass, Munstertal and the Winchsgan, placed in the best state of defence. More important than all these circumstances, is the fact stated in a Leipzic article, and which we have every reason from other sources, to know to be true that the Russian troops are already in Gallatia, and their arrival on the frontiers of Bavaria is expected on the 3d or 4th of next month. They are stated to be one hundred thousand strong; a most important addition to the Austrian force, so important a one, that we are astonished Bonaparte, who knew the Russians were on their march, did not strike a blow against Austria, before the Russian army had reached Gallatia. What the attention of the Austrian government had been so actively directed to their German Frontier, their Italian territories have not been neglected - we heard yesterday that the Austrian force in Italy is more numerous than the French.
The French & Dutch papers as communicative as they are with respect to the Russian and Austrian preparations, are rather reserved upon the subject of the French preparations. Bonaparte continued at Boulogne until the second - he returned to Malmesdon on the 4th and was expected to set out immediately for Strasburg.
The Dutch papers do not conceal that nearly all the troops encamped along the coast have marched to Strasburg; the troops that were at the Helder have reached Utrecht, on their way to Nimeguen; Bonaparte is expected to command the French army on the Rhine, and Marshal Ney to be second in command. Massena is to have the command in Italy.
Upon a careful review of all the important intelligence contained in these Dutch and French papers, it is evident to us that Austria has the start of Bonaparte and that her preparations are in a much more advanced state than those of France.
The fleet before Brest under Admiral Cornwallis, is composed of 23 sail of the line.
Admiral Calder is recalled. A court of inquiry is ordered upon his conduct on the 22d of July last.
During the late earthquake in Italy, one village was transformed into a lake and another into a volcano.
By an order of council, the pay of the lieutenants of the Navy is increased to 3s. per day; and that of the masters according to the rates of the ships on board which they serve. The pay of the captains is not yet agreed upon.
The duties arising from the arrival of the lately arrived East-India fleet, are calculated to amount to nearly four millions sterling.
C A S H,
Will be given for well secured Ground Rents - Application to be made to the
PRINTER.
November 8.
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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.
Yesterday came up from the Congress frigate, in Hampton Roads, His Excellency Sidi Solymán Melimeli, Ambassador from the Bey of Tunis to the United States, attended by his two Secretaries. They visited Fort Nelson on their way up, by which they were saluted upon landing. Afterwards they proceeded to town, and dined with a select party at Bainbridge's hotel, accompanied also by captain Decatur and several of his officers.
In the evening, the Mayor and several respectable gentlemen of the town, visited the Ambassador, to whom they were presented by Captain Decatur, and this morning accompanied by his secretaries, he returned the visits of the Mayor and some other gentlemen. We do not know when they leave town, but understand they only wait for a fair wind to proceed in the frigate to Washington. The novelty of their appearance, and their magnificent costume in the true Turkish style, attracted more attention than composed with good breeding, they did not however appear displeased, but seemed to attribute it to the right cause. The Ambassador appears turned of 50 years of age, of a grave and dignified deportment.
(Norfolk Public Ledger)
His Britannic majesty's consul general for the middle and southern states of America, conformably to the instructions he has received, communicates the following information to the merchants trading to G. Britain.
The lords of his majesty's most honorable privy council on the third day of August last having resumed the consideration of the subjects of the trade carried on in neutral ships, importing into Great Britain under the act of the 44th of his majesty, ch. 80, the produce of countries not under the dominion of his majesty on the continent of America and the West Indies, and having been attended by the chairman of the committee of American merchants and others who were heard, came to the following determination:
"Their lordships, having come to a resolution to allow the trade with the settlements and Islands, belonging to the enemy in America and the West Indies, to be carried on through the medium of the British free ports in the West Indies, and not otherwise; except with regard to the trade to and from the river de la Plata, and on the Western parts of South America, do not think fit generally, to depart from that system: but as four ships detained by his majesty's cruisers, and some others may very probably have been laden for Great Britain, under an impression that the act of the 44th of his present majesty, would have been acted upon, as a similar law was in the last war, and others may be so laden, before the parties can have notice of the resolution above referred to, their lordships are of opinion that the four ships in question, and such others so laden, as may be now on their passage, or may clear out from the Havanna, &c. prior to the first day of November 1805, should be protected from molestation by British cruisers, and from condemnation in the courts of Admiralty, and are pleased therefore to order that his majesty's advocate general do prepare the draught of instructions to the courts of admiralty, and to the commanders of his majesty's ships of war and privateers, requiring them not to molest or detain any such vessels which have been cleared out prior to the 1st day of November next, and in case any vessels, under those circumstances, shall have been seized, and bro't before any court of admiralty, the same are to be forthwith liberated, upon proof being established that they were cleared out from those countries, prior to the said 1st day of November next."
P. BOND.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED
Last night, sloop Regulator, Howland, 6 days from New-Bedford - Salt - Capt. Sloop Mary-Ann, Lee, from N. York, 6 days - Sundries - Captain. Brig Prident, Capt. Bell, New-York, eight days - Dry Goods - for sundry merchants.
FOUND,
Last evening, in King-street, A small sum of Money, the owner may have it by proving it to be his property, and paying the price of this advertisement, on application to G. I. SMEDLEY. Nov. 13. d3t
PUBLIC SALE.
On TUESDAY next, will be Sold at the Vendue Store,
A variety of Valuable Books, Belonging to the estate of William Kenfay Wilson, deceased.
Philip G. Marsteller.
November 15.
The Subscriber has for Sale,
AT HIS STORE,
The following Articles:
 Pork, by the barrel  Soap and Candles, by the box  Almonds, by the bale  Onions, by the bunch or bushel  Spanish Segars, by the box  Rhode-Island Potatoes  Rhode-Island Cheese, first quality  Greening Apples, in barrels  Tamarinds  Cranberries, by the barrel or retail  First quality Table Cod Fish  Sweet Oranges and Limes, very large 
With a general assortment of Groceries as usual.
ABEL WELLIS.
November 15.
6t
SALT.
2000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT, JUST ARRIVED,
And for sale from on board the brig President, by JOHN TUCKER,
Who has on hand,
 20 bbls. New-York prime PORK  30 do. do. POTATOES  50 bbls. Muscovado SUGAR  100 bbls. do. do.  30 do. choice HERRINGS  A few bags COFFEE  Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson Skin } TEAS  2 pipes old Cognac BRANDY, &c.  N. B. Cash given for FLAXSEED. 
November 15.
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TO RENT,
The House I have just left, on Roy-street. The central situation of this property is highly interesting to a man of business. The terms will be made known upon application to the subscriber.
John Wise,
November 15.
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KENTUCKY LANDS.
The Subscriber has FOR SALE,
53,500 ACRES of Land in Hardin county, Kentucky, binding for 20 miles on the western shore of Knollenn, and lying about 25 miles from Hardin court house. Knollenn is navigable from the land into Green river, and is the best fish stream in Kentucky.
This land, though near the Barrens, is well wooded, and remarkably well watered. The outlines include 70,000 acres, but there are 16 or 17,000 acres of elder surveys within the lines, which are accurately laid down by actual survey made three years ago, for the purpose of ascertaining interferences. There is no land in Kentucky more free from dispute than the quantity offered for sale. On these elder surveys there are two mills and many families, and on the subscriber's land there are about a dozen families, desirous of buying their settlements, and he has reason to believe 100 families more would have purchased and settled on the land in the present year, had it suited his affairs to have sold out in single parcels; that part of the country possessing health, and many local advantages, and being near the centre of the state.
Samuel Turner of this town, knows this land well, and will take the trouble to give a just description of its quality, to those who may desire it.
This land, if applied for prior to the 20th December, will be sold at 50 cents per acre, on bond with interest, payable in 1, 2, 3 & 4 years. If the bonds be satisfactorily secured, unquestionable title will at once be given for the land.
BEN. STODDERT.
George Town, November 15
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Pine a Point Creek Oysters.
THE subscribers have just received, a fresh supply of
The best Pine a point Creek OYSTERS.
Bogan & Shuck.
Nov. 15.
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JOURNEYMAN TAYLORS
Wanted by the Subscribers.
FIVE or six good hands will find constant employ and the full prices given, by applying to
Charles H. Varden.
Capitol Hill, Washington City, November 15.
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To be sold at Public Auction, On WEDNESDAY the 25th inst. at Stewart and Bell's wharf in George Town, The Schooner  WILLIAM & MARY Burthen upwards of forty eight tons—A credit of 4 and 6 months will be given. Negotiable notes with approved indorsers on either of the banks of George Town, the city of Washington, or Alexandria will be required. Wm. A. Washington. Rock Hill } Nov. 4th. (6) 2awts.
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers intending shortly to remove from Alexandria, are desirous of disposing of that valuable WAREHOUSE, at the corner of King and Patrick streets, opposite Dawey and Mill's. Those who wish to purchase will please apply to the subscribers. R. & W. P. Richardson.
NOTICE. THOSE persons who have claims against the subscribers are requested to bring in their accounts, and all who are indebted will be pleased to prepare for settlement. R. & W. P. RICHARDSON. November 8. eo N. B. A few Shares in the Bank of Potomac for sale.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman with her two children—Apply to the PRINTER. Nov. 13. co3t.
Notice to Farmers. THE Executors of the late John O'Donnell, of Baltimore county, in the state of Maryland, propose to offer at PUBLIC SALE, to the best bidders at Canton, in the vicinity of Baltimore city, on WEDNESDAY the 20th day of November next— A large and valuable stock of horned Cattle and Horses.
The cattle consist of several bulls and cows, imported from Europe, of their increase unmixed, and of others mixed with chosen cattle of this country; offering to the breeder an opportunity of supplying himself with a stock superior to any in this country, as the originals were selected by the best judges in England, Ireland and Holland. The horses consist of several approved imported studs and mares of high pedigree, of their increase unmixed, and of others mixed with the best species of this country, with some farm or working horses. A L S O.
About seventy Negroes, Men, women and children. Fifty sheep, wagons, carts, ploughs, implements of husbandry, household furniture, and sundry other articles. The sale will commence at ten o'clock, when the terms will be made known. Baltimore. Oct. 31. dids
Valuable Lands for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from the said Henry Lee, to William Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following TRACT OF LAND will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on Monday, the 25th day of November, ensuing, for ready money; 2,300 acres, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, and state of Virginia, adjoining the Stratford estate, and bordering on the Potomac river. (Signed) Bushrod Washington. Mount Vernon. Oct. 17. d27t
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Left the Little River turnpike road, about the 10th of September last, A Negro Man named JACOB , belonging to the heirs of THOMAS MASON, deceased. He is about 50 years of age, well made, about 5 feet 10 inches high, dark complexion, his head tolerably grey. Whoever takes up said Negro and delivers him to me or one of the overseers on the turnpike road, near Alexandria, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, by JOSEPH POWELL, Agent for the Little River Turnpike Company. October 24. dtd
TAVERN & OYSTER-HOUSE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs her friends and the public at large that she has opened a Tavern & Oyster House on Union street—Having good accommodations, and a number of private apartments, where gentlemen may regale themselves on the good things of this life—the sisters herself by the assistance of her son-in-law, that she will be able to give universal satisfaction—Liquors of the first quality will be laid in, and every attention paid by Margaret Myers. N. B. She has as usual PORTER AND ALE. October 16. 2aw
THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON, VOL. 4th. Is just come to hand and ready for delivery to Subscribers at the  ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY. As every Volume must be paid for on delivery they will please to come prepared. Such gentlemen as wish to be possessed of this most interesting Biography, will please to enter their names as soon as possible on the subscription list, as they may otherwise be disappointed in getting copies, and having their names enrolled among the Patrons of this best monument to the memory of their illustrious benefactor.
For Sale also as above, STATIONARY of various KINDS, Morocco pocket books, flutes and pencils, pewter ink-stands and playing cards by the dozen or otherwise; school books and children's books of every kind. The Classic Authors from the press of Messrs. Poyntell & Co. of Philadelphia, consisting of Virgil, Horace, Cæsar, Sallust, and Lucian. Also, Lempriere's Greek and Latin Testament; Young's, Ainsworth's, Walker's, Johnson's and Limpriere's Classical Dictionaries; Moore's Anacreon and Adam's Roman Antiquities; Gibbon's History, Edwards's History of the West Indies, the new edition; Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medicis; Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe; Took's Life of Catherine the 2d; Robertson's History of Charles the 5th, and of America; Doddridge's Family Expositor; Blair's Lectures; Mavor's collection of Voyages and Travels, the works of Dr. Darwin most of which are in splendid binding, with many others equally interesting. Quarto and Octavo Bibles; Pocket ditto; Prayer Books and Hymn Books in Morocco binding. Reeve's patent Water Colours in boxes; Camel's hair pencils of various sizes. Scott's liquid True Blue, a beautiful colour for dyeing of Silk and Cottons of all sorts, and blueing Silk Stockings, fine linens, cambricks, &c. An assortment of Japanned Tea Trays, Tea Caddies and Toys.
Blank Books made up on the shortest notice, and on the most approved plan with patent spring backs, and patent ruling with or without faint lines. November 13. eo3t
GERMAN GOODS.
The Subscriber has just received a consignment of the following GOODS, which will be sold on advantageous terms or bartered for good Coffee, or first quality Maryland Tobacco: 150 pieces Checks and Stripes 75 do. Litadoes 100 do. round Dowlas 50 do. white yarn Dowlas 250 do. do. Britanias 100 do. white Plaililas 50 do. brown do. Entitled to Drawback.
A quantity of German home made Linens, Sheeting Dowlas, Dowlas, Bocadillos and Quadruple Silks, Bed hangings, Checks, Table cloths, Plush of various qualities and colours, and German calicoes and shawls. HE HAS ALSO RECEIVED, Milled Hose, Kerseys, Plains, a variety of fine and coarse Wollens, plaid Silks and Chambray Muslins, Irish Linens, Flemish Sheeting, Clover feed, and a number of other articles, which added to his former stock, makes it very complete. ANTHONY C. CAZENOVE. November 11. eo2w
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Gen. George Washington, are requested to make immediate payment, as no further indulgence can be given—it is hoped this notice will be attended to, otherwise suits will be commenced in two months from this date. The Executors. November 8. eo1m
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of Hatterlay & Reiffinger is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Hatterlay & Reiffinger.
The business will in future be carried on by SAMUEL HATTERSLAY. Who manufactures Buckskins in various modes, and was constantly on hand, Buff, white and black Pantaloon and Breeches, Gloves, Mockafins, &c. manufactured in the most fashionable manner. October 28. eo7t
TO RENT,
The Dwelling HOUSE at present occupied by William Sanford—The house is commodious and handsomely situated, with every necessary out house, and has a handsome garden in high cultivation. Apply to Mr. Thomas Preston, or Thomas Sanford. October 25. d6t. eo
The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
CHARLES BENNETT, Has imported in the Jane, capt. Colley, arrived at NORFOLK— Kidderminster Carpets and Carpeting, Stair-case Carpeting, One bale Kerseys and Halfhicks, Coatings and superfine cloths of a superior quality. The above goods are expected by the first packet from Norfolk. Via Phil. he has recd. & opened for sale, Black and other colours Chambray Muslins, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Carlisle Shirting Checks, Russia Sheeting and Drills, Creas a la Morlaix and German Dowlas, Ticklenburgs White and Brown, Nuns and Coloured Threads, Imperial Tea, &c. &c. Gundry's best Shad and Herring Twine, Shoe Thread &c. &c. Nov. 13. diw,3tiw,2tiw.
Isaac Robbins, & Co. LOWER END OF KING STREET, Have just received per the Schooner Harmony, from New York,
And now opening, an assortment of  DRY GOODS, Suited to the present season; which they will dispose of at reduced prices. ALSO In addition to their former assortment of  GROCERIES, WINES, TEAS, ALLUM, COPPERAS, INDIGO, SALT PETRE, &c. &c. November 11. d3t eo5t.
EDUCATION.
The inhabitants of Alexandria, are respectfully informed, that on Monday the fourth day of November next  A NIGHT SCHOOL Will be opened, for the instruction of youth by FRANCIS DONNELLY, in the house at present occupied by the Rev. Mr. McCrop, at the corner of Duke and St. Asaph Street. They will be taught the English Language grammatically, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, &c. It is his wish not to exceed fifteen in number, and hopes from his strict attention, and his experience as a teacher to give general satisfaction. F. D. has leisure to appropriate one hour in the day to the tuition of a private class.—His terms will be moderate. October 30. 2aw2w
PUBLIC SALE.
The Subscriber having removed into the state of Maryland, will offer for Sale, on the 27th day of November next, if fair, if not the next fair day: All the Stock, of every description, upon his farm near this town: ALSO, A number of valuable Negroes, for a term of years. Terms made known on the day of sale. He will sell or rent said Farm on very advantageous terms. John Carlyle Herbert. October 7. 12w120th Nov. tdf
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY on or about the 12th instant, from the plantation of Doctor Bell, in Loup county, a Mulatto Man named WILLIS; about 23 years old, five feet ten inches high; he took with him a white and brown Shirt, old fur hat, nankeen pantaloon, a pair of old velvet do, linen trowlers, striped dimity jacket, and striped blanket. Said fellow was raised near Aquia, where I some time ago purchased him of Captain Harrison; it is supposed said fellow has a pass and will attempt to pass as a free man. I will give the above reward for apprehending said Negro in any jail, so that I get him again, if taken out of the state of Virginia, or Fifteen Dollars if in this state, and reasonable charges paid for bringing him home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against harbouring or hiring said Negro, at their peril. Walter S. Bell. Aquia, Sept. 28. (Oct. 3.) 2awtf
To Proprietors of Land in Tennessee and Kentucky:
THE subscriber will, about the first of January next, set out for Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, where he intends to reside and to engage in the practice of the law. Persons holding lands or having business of any kind to transact, either in Tennessee or Kentucky, are informed that he will undertake to visit lands in either of these states, to ascertain their quality and value, to have the taxes on them regularly paid, and to execute any sort of agency which will not require an absence of more than three or four weeks from the place of his residence. Those who think proper to employ him may rely upon his paying a diligent attention to the business committed to his care. Letters addressed to him in Frederickburg, will be duly attended to, or he may be seen at General Minor's office until the 15th of December next. HENRY MINOR. Frederickburg, Oct. 13. (22) 12w4w
For Norfolk and Richmond, The Sloop Harriot, Thomas Edwards, Master. For freight or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to the Master on board, at Irwin's wharf. November 14.
Valuable Lands and Negroes, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber desirous of disposing of his distant property, so as to bring his affairs more within his reach and management, offers for sale the following lands and negroes, at prices reduced as to claim the attention of persons willing to invest money in such property, v. z. CHATHAM, that elegant and highly improved seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River, directly opposite the town of Frederickburg, containing about eleven hundred acres, four hundred of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the rest in cultivation, and pleasure grounds—The land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it has been highly manured, and the whole of it well adapted to the culture of grain, small grain, and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will attest. The house and offices are of brick, and on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in front containing four acres, laid off with taste and well planted with the choicest fruit trees, now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest trees and shrubs of almost every description. There is on the estate adjoining the river a good mill built of free stone, containing the modern machinery and two pair of stones, one of them French Burs—It commands a large country custom, is well situated for merchant business, and has rented for five hundred dollars per annum exclusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free, which is equal to three hundred dollars more. There are all necessary out houses, for either convenience or luxury, such as ice-house, spring-house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all these advantages and expensive improvements, this property is offered at a price which the lands alone ought to command. There are also some valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Clark's, about two miles below Chatham, on the north bank of the Rappahannock river, and within view of the town of Frederickburg, containing upwards of four hundred acres. About one hundred and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahannock river bottom in cultivation, and is well adapted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the residue is in wood, surrounding a height, which furnishes a beautiful site for building. Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, adjoining Stafford court house, containing upwards of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and Richmond counties, containing upwards of two thousand acres, on which there are also several tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts, as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, on the banks of the Potomac, in King George county, on which there is a comfortable dwelling house, store and tobacco inspection warehouse. Few situations combine more advantages, it being an excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the two first of which are at present kept there. The houses have lately been put in good repair, and the buildings alone will rent for three hundred dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild fowl.
Also, a valuable Site for a Mill, with 50 acres of Land adjoining, in King George county, and not far distant from the last mentioned tract. There has been a mill here for many years which has lately gone to decay, the dam is substantial and entire, and the situation for a country mill not equalled in that neighbourhood, commanding a very extensive custom; the land is covered with cedar, which alone renders it very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of Frederickburg. Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NEGROES, of different ages, sizes and description. A sale of them by families will be preferred; to effect this they will be offered at a reduced price. As a part of these Negroes are at present attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of that property may be accommodated with any number of them, as well as stock of every description.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia, Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be received in payment for any part of this property at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as the subscriber is unable to attend to property so distant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his Ravensworth estate, containing from 2 to 400 acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farmers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant from Alexandria, George Town, and the City of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike road now building from Alexandria to the upper country. William Fitzhugh. October 10. 22w
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