Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-08-19 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halithicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c.  THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. August 16.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS,
 —Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'rs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles.  P. G. MARSTELLER. August 16.
Household Furniture, &c.
FOR SALE.
A family, resident in Alexandria, from the great difficulty in procuring suitable servants, wish to leave the town, and, therefore, offer for sale a variety of genteel Furniture, consisting of Mahogany chest of Drawers, sofa, tables, side board, chairs, beds and bedsteads, &c.
Also,
A well chosen and scarce collection of Paintings, Drawings and Engravings, by the most eminent hands, amongst which are, four views of
The Battle of the Nile,
esteemed the most elegant in America. The house in which they reside is to rent. Enquire of the Printer.
August 9. zawSt
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
 Have received and for Sale,  A few bales German Linens,  2 do. calicoes and chintzes,  2 do. hosiery,  10 boxes wool and cotton cards,  5 tresses threads,  30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles,  10 hhds. molasses,  4 do. Jamaica spirits,  6 do. sugars,  20 barrels prime pork,  50 do. herrings,  20 do. shad,  30 kegs James river tobacco,  100 tons plaster. 
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.
August 1. d
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED
A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's,
Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,
 LONDON particular } WINES,  Madeira,  Port in casks and bottles,  Colmenar and Malaga 
 Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,  White Wine Vinegar,  4th proof Jamaica Rum,  Do. Cogniac Brandy,  Holland Gin,  Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar,  Sugar House Molasses, 
 Imperial, } Fresh Teas of the latest  Chulan, } Importation,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson Skin,  Souchong,  Pouchong Souchong,  Padra Souchong,  Peco Souchong,  Bohea 
 Green Coffee,  Durham and Dixon's Mustard,  Alspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs,  Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil,  Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles,  Olives, Capers and Anchovies,  Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds,  Leiper's Snuff in bottles,  Do. best Smoking Tobacco,  Martin's best Spanish Segars,  Basket Salt for table use,  Georgia Cotton,  Martinique Noyeau,  Mould and dip'd Candles,  Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality,  Wrapping Paper, brown and blue,  Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. 
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, near Slate Run Church, in Prince William county, in the night of the 30th ultimo, a tall negro man, by the name of DAVIE, rather of a black complexion, long faced, full eyes, long feet, with large ankle bones, full in the hollow of his feet, and had on and took with him, when he went away, a country striped cloth round about, one calico do. and a snuff coloured cloth coat, with sundry other coarse clothing. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail so that I get him, and reasonable charges paid in addition, if brought home.
John Jackson. August 9. zawSt
For NORFOLK,
The Schooner Friend to America , JOHN M C DONALD, Master;
Intended as a constant Trader; she is an excellent vessel, has good accommodations for Passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board, at Merchants' Wharf.
August 16. d3t
For BOSTON,
The fast sailing, new Sch'r ALERT , Azariah Smith, Master, will sail on Sunday next: She has excellent accommodations for Passengers, and will be a constant trader between this place and Boston. For Passage apply to the captain at M c Clean's wharf, or to Josiah Faxon & Co.
 Who have the following GOODS for sale,  38 bbls New England Rum,  57 bbls Beef,  47 bbls Boston Pork,  50 boxes dip't Candles,  40 boxes mould do.  30 boxes Brown Soap,  20 bbls prime Mackerell,  30 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco,  25 reams Writing Paper,  50 casks Rhode Island Lime, 
ALSO, A fresh and general assortment of Ladies, Gentlemens, Misses, Boys and Childrens SHOES as usual, negro men's large coarse SHOES.
August 4. d2w
For NEW-YORK, (A CONSTANT TRADER,)
The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDSHIP , John Quandrill, Master;
will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, lying at Ricketts, Newton & Co's wharf, or to P. CARE, Union street.
Who has for Sale,
 40 kegs Powder,  30 do. Ground Ginger,  30 tons Plaster of Paris,  60 bds. Shad,  50 do. Herrings, and  A quantity of fine and coarse Salt, &c. 
July 25. d
For Freight or Charter,
THE BRIG JOANNA , Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and sails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Wattles & Co.
Who have for sale,
 Sugar in hhds. and bds.  Rum in hhds.  Molasses in do.  Georgia upland Cotton in bales. 
August 15. d
For Freight or Charter,
The new Schooner UNION , of Boston, Samuel Hutchens, Master, burthen about 90 tons or 800 barrels of flour. Apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to JANNEY & PATON,
Who have for sale on board said vessel, 90 tons Plaster Paris.
July 26. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
For Sale or Charter,
The SHIP BELVIDERE , lying at Thompson's wharf, burthen 257 tons. For terms apply to Samuel Craig.
July 21. co
BALLAST.
120 to 160 Tons, on board the ship Abiona from New York, discharging at Merchants' Wharf. Apply to the Captain on board.
August 18. d
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of Alexandria county court, in the district of Columbia at the last June term; and the last will and testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased,
Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22nd day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hipkins, to wit:
One undivided third part of 207 acres of LAND, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French Burr Mill Stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a Brewery and Distillery, Miller's House, a Brewer and Distiller's House, and sundry other improvements. This property will be shewn to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the day of sale.
A tract of LAND in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will shew this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale. Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hipkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
 Phil. R. Fendall, } Exors.  Robert Young, }  Wm. Waters, } 
August 18. d
R. and J. GRAY,
Have just received a large supply of Writing Paper & Quills.
August 11. d
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
 Charles Little, } Ex'ors.  Geo. Triplett, } 
July 7. co
Elegant Country Seat.
To Rent for a term of Years, THAT large, commodious HOUSE, at Oxon Hill, opposite to Alexandria and seven miles from the city of Washington, with about 30 acres of land; consisting of a garden, orchard, clover lots and pasture ground. The out houses are a large stable, coach house, servants houses, &c. For terms apply to Messrs. William Herbert and Jonathan Swift, Alexandria,
WALTER D. ADDISON. or Oxon Hill, July 5. raw

FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
[The ensuing exquisite morcean has been communicated to the Editor by an English gentleman. It is from an unpublished manuscript of M. G. Lewis, Esq.]
PLEASURE AND DESIRE.
In yonder bower lies Pleasure sleeping, And near him mourns a blooming maid, He will not wake, and she sits weeping, When lo! a stranger proffers aid.
His hurried step, his glance of fire, The god of wishes wild declare, "Wake Pleasure, wake," exclaims Desire, And Pleasure wakes to bless the fair.
But soon the maid, in luckless hour, Desire asleep is doom to view: "Try, Pleasure, try, she cries, your power, And wake Desire as he woke you."
Fond girl, thy prayer exceeds all measure, Distinct his province each must keep, Desire shall ever wait on Pleasure, And Pleasure lull Desire to sleep.
THEATRE.
On SATURDAY EVENING, August 20th, WILL BE PERFORMED, A celebrated Comedy, called THE ROAD TO RUIN.
End of the Play Mr. STORY will sing "The Rose and the Lilly," from the Opera of the Siege of Belgrade.
To which will be added, a Farce CALLED LOVERS' QUARRELS: OR, Like Master Like Man.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely. Box 6s. Pitt 4s. 6d. Subscribers are respectfully informed their tickets will be left at Mr Thomas's book store.
The new Comedies of DELAYS and BLUNDERS, and the MARRIAGE PROMISE are in preparation.
August 19.
For Sale, At PUBLIC AUCTION, On Monday the 22d of August, at five o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises,
An elegant three story BRICK HOUSE, on King Street, which has never been occupied. Also,
Four Lots of Ground on the same street. The above property is in fee simple, and clear of every incumbrance whatever.
The terms will be made known at the time of sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER. August 10. dds
Attention!
The Members of the EPSOM JOCKEY CLUB are desired to meet at Gadby's Hotel on Saturday the 20th of August, at 11 o'clock. Members will take notice, that on this day several gentlemen wishing to become members will be ballotted for. Gentlemen Sportsmen of Maryland are invited to attend.
August 12.
Matthew Eaken
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he will keep ICE CREAMS With all kinds of Confectionaries and Fruits, in a BOOTH adjoining the THEATRE, during the time of performance this season. eot6
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman. Enquire of the Printer. August 3. d
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
Mr. Snowden,
Mr. Richard Richardson having tho't proper to offer to the public his statement of a dispute, between Thomas West Peyton and himself, it is deemed necessary by the friends of the former to submit such explanations and documents relative to that controversy, as they could, in the absence of Mr. Peyton, collect.
To answer the publication of Mr. Richardson mignitly would be only to meet base and unsupported assertion, by pointed contradictions. The degree with which he perverted and discoloured those circumstances, which occurred between himself and Mr. Peyton, may be estimated from that part of his conduct, which has been subjected to the notice of third persons. Saturday the 30th of July, 1803, the day before Mr. Peyton's departure for Bath, he sent the subjoined letter to Richard Richardson, (marked No. I.) On the Monday following Mr. C. P. Thompson, made the proposition contained in the subjoined note. (No. II.) Some difference took place between them as to the choice of arbitrators: Mr. Thompson not objecting to Mr. Richardson's having a voice in the choice, but insisting that none but men of impartial minds, and unprejudiced tempers, should be chosen, and objecting to certain persons mentioned by Mr. Richardson. At length, in the course of Tuesday, Mr. Thompson referred Mr. Richardson to Mr. W. Jones, jun. as the person to whom he might make his propositions, and who was requested and authorised to propose or accept any rational and just compromise. He did accordingly apply to Mr. Jones on the subject, and received from him a written proposition to the following effect—viz.
"It is agreed, that the balance of 41 barrels of flour, shall be delivered to Messrs. Richardson's on demand, by the agent of Mr. Peyton, and that all claims, demands, and accounts, controversies and differences between Mr. Peyton and Messrs. Richardson's, relative to their accounts for the price of a barrel of rum, and Mr. Peyton's demand for the loss on the sale of a quantity of bacon, shall be submitted, and the same is hereby submitted, to the arbitration, final determination, and award of — or any — of them, so as the award of the said arbitrators be made up and delivered to each party within twenty days after Mr. Peyton's return to town." It was prefaced by a recapitulation of the several transactions between Mr. Richardson and Mr. Peyton, relative to the bacon, the rum and the flour, and by an implied contradiction on the part of Mr. Richardson, of several unfounded and slanderous rumours, circulated by him. Not indeed, in express terms mentioning those weak and malicious reports, but properly and fairly explaining the motives and object of Mr. Peyton, and requiring an acknowledgment of them on the part of Mr. Richardson. The paper concluded with the following note—viz.
"It will be remembered, however, that the circumstances herein before stated, relative to the bacon contract, and Mr. Peyton's subsequent refusal to pay for the rum, are merely the general and leading circumstances of the transaction, which were thought necessary to explain the motives of the parties; but neither party is to be precluded from going into evidence before the arbitrators, respecting the more minute circumstances which may be necessary to be known, in order to have a full understanding of the subject."
It is to be observed, that on the Monday Mr. Richardson had been sued, in the name of Mr. Peyton, for several malicious and unfounded slanders, which he had circulated; he objected to every part of the proposed compromise which could possibly be construed into a contradiction of those slanders; still avowing and persisting in them, and mentioned that the only compromise he would make, was to have the flour immediately delivered, the rum paid for, and if Mr. Peyton thought himself entitled to claim the loss sustained on the sale of the bacon, he might sue him for it. Mr. Jones answered that he was only authorised to compromise, not to demand or give up every thing on one side; that the degree of irritation which had ensued, subsequent to Mr. Peyton's departure, placed the subject upon somewhat a new footing, and that any person who should undertake to act for Mr. P. in the affair, would certainly exceed his authority, and betray the cause of his
client, if he should agree to the unconditional terms of Mr. Richardson, or to any compromise which did not take into view a contradiction of the aspersions upon Mr. Peyton's character; and, at the same time, stipulate some means for the settlement as well as of Mr. P's claim upon Mr. R. as the claims of the latter upon him; that, in fact, a compromise on any other terms would, under existing circumstances, be dishonourable; and Mr. Jones ought never to have been supposed, by Mr. R. authorised to make such an one. Mr. R. repeated that all he would do, was to receive the flour and give him a receipt for it; that Richard Brooke would do the same with respect to the price of the rum; and that, as to the loss on the sale of the bacon, Mr. Peyton might sue him for it, and recover what he could. Mr. Richardson having attempted to charge Mr. Peyton with an intention of deceiving him, in the quality of the bacon, M. Thomas Mezervey, who purchased it, has given the subjoined certificate, (No. III.)
(No. I.)
Richard Richardson,
Sir,
I have viewed with extreme astonishment, the proceedings you have thought it to adopt with respect to a recent transaction between you and myself; and am impressed with an idea, you did not fully consider the extreme meanness of your conduct, or you would not have employed an agent whose character is too generally known to merit a comment. My opinion of your veracity is such, that any personal conversation will be avoided, to prevent your mutilating and discolouring it. I have now in plain and express terms to inform you, that unless you come forward, and agree to leave the settlement of our accounts to three disinterested gentlemen, I shall consider myself bound in justice, to myself, to hold any property I may have in my possession on which you have a claim. I intend leaving town for a short time, my absence need occasion no delay, in the proposed settlement, as my assignee, Mr. Craven P. Thompson, will immediately comply with the award.
Thos. W. PEYTON.
Saturday, July 30, 1803.
(No. II.)
Messrs. Richardson's,
Gentlemen,
I will submit the decision of the dispute between yourselves, and Thomas W. Peyton, to the following gentlemen.
Yours, &c.
CRAVEN P. THOMPSON.
Monday, August 1, 1803.
John Fanney, John Dundas, John M'Kinney,
(No. III.)
I hereby certify, that some time in the latter part of July past, I purchased a quantity of bacon, in hams, from Mr. Thomas West Peyton, I suppose near a thousand pounds, all of which I again sold, in the course of a few days; the bacon appeared to me sound and merchantable for the season, and I have heard no complaint from the purchasers.
THOMAS MEZERVEY.
August 18, 1803.
From the Charleston Courier.
THE services which great men and great nations do to the world are rarely confined to the objects to which they are, at the time, directed. The immediate object in view is always, or at least generally, local, partial, and temporary, but the transfusion of their effects, extends often to the whole world, and carries down accumulated benefits to the most distant ages. Hence such things become, not only for those immediately interested, but for those who are too remote to consider them as any thing else but matter of speculation, a fair subject of studious contemplation and of liberal exercise for the mind; instructive if not interesting; but seldom less than interesting on account of the share such things have in composing the endless, variegated web of human affairs. History is allowed to be the ground work of human knowledge—and what are the affairs passing at this day in the world, however distant they may be in geographical measurement, or in effect, from the persons who contemplate them, but history? To free countries, where the study of politics is the business of every man, such things are peculiarly useful. Every new transaction not only furnishes
him with an acquisition of fact, while it opens to him a new train of thought; affords new means for discussing it; to analyze, to combine, to compare, and by those operations of the intellect to get an insight into the movements of the human heart, and from what men of such or such a description have done, or thought, or felt, at such or such times, and on such or such occasions, to form a conjecture what men of like descriptions will do, or think, or feel at another time, and on occasion nearly similar, is the art of the politician. Without this he may be a talker, or a guesser, but he cannot be the statesman.
It is for this reason that the occurrences of every great nation in Europe, are constantly published in the prints of every free country, and make up the conversation and study of the day, as much as do their own domestic concerns. If the people are not constantly informed of what is going forward in surrounding nations, how shall they be able to form an opinion whether their own statesmen are going right in the management of their external connections and concerns? and if their public prints do not discuss the subjects fully and fairly; in which discussion must be included the characters, views, tempers, prejudices, attachments and intellectual powers of the great leading efficient men, whose opinions and conduct chiefly throw a light upon the subject.
If the greatest writers in modern times have thought it beneficial to mankind to bend the whole force of their intellectual eye upon the dusky obscurity of antient history—if the shelves of the statesman and scholar are loaded with volumes, engaged in discussing the merits of the cause between Rome and Carthage, Spain and Athens; if the greatest men have thought it a subject worthy of their whole labour to justify or to inculpate Cicero, or Pompey, or Caesar—can he be wrong who studiously strives to call the eye of the people of America at this day to the transactions in Europe; to disentangle the complicated tissue of national or party politics, or of general political import, which are so knotty and perplexed that even those on the spot can with difficulty unravel them? Surely not. To point out to them, how they may be affected, when they have either immediately or ultimately to hope or to fear from the issue; to reveal to them all the springs of thought and action, and to that end to hold up faithful portraits of those personages from whom that thought and action flow, cannot be said to be irrelevant or injudicious, but is on the contrary the duty of those who manage public prints.
It has been said that there are in the country a French party, and an English party; we do not believe there is either: But of this we are sure, that the country is divided into two parties, one affecting the principles of the French revolution, the other abhorring them. In such a conflict how are the people to judge? if they suffer prejudices to wrap them, they are done with the truth at once. But how are they to judge? From the dogmas of the leading partisans?—Certainly not. But from the whole compound mass of the facts and the reasonings upon both sides, sifted, compared, and examined by themselves.
But if, to use the words of Shakespeare, "they will not serve God because the Devil bids them"—if they will not believe this or that truth, because it comes from a federalist, or anti-federalist; and if from national hatreds, however excusable, or from national partialities, however amiable, they shut their eyes against any part of the evidence, or the reasoning upon it, and exile from their thoughts any material circumstances, then they are left in the dark forever, to be led like blindmen by the first person who chuses to take them by the hand, to the right or to the left, or to the verge of a precipice, just as it may answer his purposes.
Castor Oil.
Just received from Jamaica, a few doz. bottles of Castor Oil, and for sale by F. & F. Tucker. 2aw w3
July 28.
Notice.
The subscriber being about to leave town for a few months, requests all persons indebted to him to make payment to Mr. JOHN LOVELL, at the Washington Tavern, and all such as have claims against him will please present them to said Lovell, who will discharge them.
PETER HELSKEL. co3t.
August 15.

Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19.
While the various newspapers are engaged in crimination and commendation of our first weekly magistrate, we shall content ourselves with taking a cursory view, by way of abstract, of the credits due to this great man.—Upon this score we find ourselves indebted to him for
His letter to Mizzie. Patronage to Callender, comprising "The Prospect before Us"—Cash paid to that apostate—and for his release from prison.
His friendship for Duane; and, the abuse from the press of that wooden headed Jacobin, * upon the remaining few who framed our union.
For Thomas Paine, that outcast of Europe, that mountain of mischief.
The appointment of Monsieur Gallatin to handle our cash, and the displacing many scores of honest men from office.
The repairs of the vessel of our dear ally and sister republic, called the Berceau , thirty two thousand dollars; and the public trial of Captain Little for doing his duty, in capturing that scourge to our commerce.
For our fleet off Tripoli. For dry docks, and the " derangement " of our army.
Two million of dollars for secret service money; an unaccounted 114,000 dollars; and the bank stock account.
His conduct respecting New Orleans The ideal acquisition of Louisiana " cum multis aliis "—
Demo's balance the account. * It is said that Duane was mounted on a pole in Calcutta, and carried through the streets in terrarum : a punishment inflicted there, for crimes not so rank as we see daily committed in the filthy columns of the Aurora .
The Corsican hero, it is said, ordered his minion, the apostate Bishop Tefleyrand to offer the electorship of Hanover to "our brother Joseph"—(all monarchs, from days of yore, speak in the plural number, as "to-morrow we shall hold our levee")—but Joseph declined. Thrice was Cæsar offered a crown—and thrice he put it back—yet Cæsar was ambitious, and well knew his affected refusals would gull the Plebeians with a "shew of modesty." Richard the Third of England, when offered the crown, also refused it, though he was wading through the blood of his own family to get at the throne. Both these tyrants were, however, crowned, and both died prematurely—but of all tyrannical acts, from the times of Nero, or Diocletian, that of Buonaparte's making prisoners of innocent people not taken in arms, sparing neither age nor sex, though under his own protection; nay, in truth, paying visits only in his territories—certainly claims pre-eminence.
It will hardly be believed, yet the fact is so, that upon Buonaparte's finding England would no longer submit to his insults; his Corsican rage found vent upon the English women and children then in France. At Rouen in particular, a city not an hundred miles from the English shore, the English prisoners thus captured, were publicly mustered, men, women and infants before "la citoyenne Intendante."
Robespierre of bloody memory, imprisoned a number of peaceable Englishmen, but not all then in France, and very few females, and once contemplated a general massacre of his captives, and might have effected his diabolical purpose, had not their king told him, that the first drop of his subject's blood that was thus spilt, he would hang up every Frenchman whom he held as prisoners of war.
The determination of Buonaparte is not yet on this head, fully known .
From a London Paper of June 8. Nothing is more certain, than that ministers are acting up to the full extent of the pledge given by Lord Hawkesbury in the House of Commons on Mr. Fox's motion, namely, that they should not only accept the mediation of Russia, but represent their cause to that power, with a view of engaging its good offices as a mediator. Mr. Ross the messenger, no doubt, brought important advices on this head a few days ago from St. Petersburg. A counter part of them, in substance, was probably sent off at the same time to the Russian minister at Paris. This occasioned the sending over a messenger to the Russian ambassador in London, on whose
dispatches, as communicated to Lord Hawkesbury by Count Woronzow, a cabinet council sat yesterday; at which almost all the cabinet ministers, among others, Earl St. Vincent, were present. The result was sent off to the King at Windsor.
It is no ordinary messenger who has brought these dispatches from Paris, but M. de Lansboy, a Russian Count. It is said he came with a distinct proposition from St. Petersburg to Paris, which, after having been acceded to by the Chief Consul, was forwarded to this country. The nature of this proposition we shall not attempt to guess. A few days will probably throw some light upon the business; at present all is mere conjecture.
The mediation of Russia is now much the subject of conversation.
A Calais article states, that M. Otto passed through a city some days ago, and embarked with his suite. (A Paris paper infers from this, that the negotiation with England will be renewed.)
Letters from Constantinople, mention that after a solemn consultation, the Divan have resolved to observe the strictest neutrality in the present war. General Brune, it is stated, had proposed, that the Porte should admit French troops on the coasts of the Levant; but the demand was refused.
All the British shipping at Leghorn failed from that port on the 22d ult. under protection of two frigates supposed for Malta.
The Dutch Ambassador yesterday set out on his return to the Hague, accompanied by his secretary and suite.
According to intelligence, the Batavian government, will take an active part in the war against England, is going to equip a numerous squadron, which, if necessary, will take part in an expedition against the coasts of Britain. It is said that a naval division will be formed in the ports of Zealand.
A French paper printed in London contains a Paris letter, dated the 8th inst. in which is the following article:—"It is now said, that Bonaparte, is about to be proclaimed Protector of Continental Europe, and the Chief of a Coalition, the object of which is to obtain the liberty of the seas."
Lucien Bonaparte has gone to Spain.
Extract of a letter from Madrid dated July 1.
"On Tuesday has arrived brig Beaver , of New-York, in 36 days. American produce in great demand. Sir Edward Pellew is off Finchel Roads, with an 80 gun ship and 74. No French or English vessels of war are permitted to anchor here."
"Brig Washington , Frenau, from Charleston arrived on the 23d ult. to sail in 6 or 7 days."
Mr. Pictet of Geneva, in his account of a late visit of three months to Great Britain and Ireland, has astonished the people of the continent, with the following power of English industry:—"There is," says he "a case in which a raw material, value one half-penny, is raised by Manufacture to the worth of 35,000 guineas." This takes place in the art of a watch spring maker. A pound of crude iron only costs a halfpenny; it is converted into steel, that steel is made into watch springs; every watch spring is sold at half a guinea, and weighs only one tenth of a grain. There are in a pound weight 7,000 grains; it therefore, affords steel for 70,000 watch springs. The value of these at half a guinea each, is 35,000 guineas.
TO FARMERS. ON CUTTING BUSHES.
The best times, says the curious and learned Dr. Elliot, in his sixth essay on Field Husbandry, are, in the months of June, July and August, in the old of the moon, and on the day the sign is in the heart. He says, on one of these days he sent a man to make trial: in going to the place, some of his neighbours saw him, and learning the reason, went to their land and cut bushes also on that day; their bushes were tall and had never been cut, his were short, such as had been often cut, but to no purpose, without it was to increase their numbers; the consequence of this trial was, that in every place it killed so universally, that there is not left alive scarce one in a hundred.—The trial has been made in several places on the same day, with the same success, &c. If any one wishes to try the experi-
ment this season it must be on Tuesday the 16th of August next. This author seems to think it may incur the imputation of ignorance or superstition to show such a regard to the signs; but he says it is well known by the learned that the moon's attraction has great influence on all fluids.
If farmers attend to the time, and cut their bushes at such a time, he says they will universally die. If cutting bushes only once in either of the aforesaid days will kill them, it might be worth the trial, for it would save many days labor.
[The following note was received by Capt. Florence, of the brig Minerva , previous to his sailing from Bordeaux.]
"As soon as war was declared, the tavern-keepers in this place, used every kind of stratagem to conceal the American seamen in their houses, and entice them to go privateering: but through the exertions of Mr. Lee, our commercial agent, with the assistance and support of M. David, principal commissary of marine, whose interest for the United States commerce and citizens, cannot be too much praised, the seamen were prevented from entering on board the privateers, which would have injured the American character, and kept our ships in port for want of hands. About 30 sailors have been taken out of privateers, and committed to prison by Mr. Lee."
A valuable hint to Farmers. (From a late English publication.)
A discovery of considerable importance has been announced, with regard to the preservation of corn. To preserve Ry and secure it from insects and rats, nothing more is necessary than not to fan it after it is threshed, and to stow it in the granaries mixed with the chaff. In this state it has been kept more than three years, without experiencing the smallest alterations, and even without the necessity of being turned to preserve it from humidity and fermentation. Rats and mice may be prevented from entering the barn, by putting some wild vine or hedge plants upon the heaps; the smell of this wood is so offensive to those animals that they will not approach it. The experiment has not yet been made with any other kinds of grain, but they may probably be preserved in the chaff with equal advantage.
DEAD ALIVE.
Capt. Christie, an Irish officer, who served with considerable credit in America, had the misfortune to be dreadfully wounded. As he lay on the ground an unfortunate soldier, who was near him, and was also severely wounded, made a terrible howling, at which Christie exclaimed—"D——n your eyes what do you make such a noise for? Do you think nobody is killed but yourself?"
Public Vendue.
On Thursday the 25th inst. At ten o'clock, will be sold at the House of Geo. Darling, Royal Street,
A parcel of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE.
P. G. MARSTELLER. August 19. e031 1/2
Lots For Sale.
The subscriber, being desirous of disposing of the remainder of his property in Alexandria, will offer the same at public sale, on Saturday the 10th of September, to the highest bidder. Some of the lots have improvements thereon, and others without any. Times of payment will be allowed, which will be named on the day of sale. The property is in fee simple.
WILLIAM BUSHBYS. August 19. 2w32w001w
Just received and for Sale, Per the Schooner John , captain Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges.
Likewise, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of Groceries, Fruits & Nuts. A. WILLIS.
August 13. d Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from said Henry Lee, to Wm. Ludwell Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be
Sold at public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places hereafter mentioned, that is to say:
One tract containing 2800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh, lying in the county of Westmoreland, adjoining the Stafford estate, and bordering on the Potomac river.
One other tract containing 500 acres lying in the county of Fairfax, at the mouth of Difficult run, on the west side thereof, and bounded by the Potomac river at the Great Falls.
One other tract containing 1600 acres, together with a moiety of a MILL, lying in Frederick county, where the said tract is called and known by the name of Buffalo Marsh.
These tracts will be sold on the respective premises: The 1st on the 28th of September; the 2d on the 6th of October, and the 3d on the 13th of October next.
The above tracts will be laid off and sold in smaller parcels, if the title papers can be obtained in time to enable the subscriber to have them divided.
(Signed) Bushrod Washington. August 19 d 13thO
Cotton & Stewart, Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO, 500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19. d
Public Sale.
On Monday 29th inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the house of Mr. Wm. Wiggins, in King Street, between St. Asaph and Washington Streets,
The following Articles: Viz.
1 Gold Watch and Chain, Silver Table and Tea Spoons, Cream Ewer, 1 Feather Bed, Bedstead, and Bedding, Mahogany Dining and Card Tables, Looking Glasses, Windsor Chairs, &c fundry other articles—part of the estate of the late Margaret Wilson, deceased.
P. G. MARSTELLER. August 19.
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed. A. Smith & Son. (a 5 d)
Just Received and for Sale, Per the Schooner John , capt. Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges: Likewise, Spice Salmon in kegs, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of
Groceries, Fruits & Nuts. THOS. SIMMS.
August 15. d
For Sale.
A likely young Negro Woman about 18 years of age she can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer, August 15. e031
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. e0

NEW PUBLICATIONS, FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Booksellers & Stationers, KING STREET.
THE Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villemert, by Alexander Morrice, price one dollar.
The Marriage Promise: a Comedy in five acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, by John Till Alingham, 25 cents.
Domestic Encyclopedia, vol. 2nd, price to subscribers 2 dols. 50 cents per vol. in boards.
Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty-six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age. Price 2 dols. 25 cents in boards, 2 dols. 50 cents bound.
Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaigns of Gen. Bonaparte in that country, and published under his immediate patronage, by Vivant Denon, translated from the French—to which is prefixed an historical account of the invasion of Egypt by the French, by Arthur Akin, embellished with numerous engravings, 2 vols. 8vo. Price 4 dols. 50 cents in boards, or 5 dols. bound.
Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici, 3 vols. boards. Price 6 dols. 75 cents.
John Bull; or an Englishman's Fire Side, a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by George Coleman, the younger. Price 25 cents.
August 12. eo
Just Received, And for sale by the subscriber, Claret in casks, Do. in cases of 2 and } Vintage 4 dozen, } 1798. Madeira Wine per pipe, A few hogheads draught Porter, One package of Knives and Forks, plated handles. Also, Turks Island, Cadiz, and } SALT, Ground Allum Plaister of Paris, mould and dip'd Candles. William I. Hall.
Merchants Wharf d3teob6t Aug. 13.
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. eo
Lands for Sale.
The subscriber wishes to sell a TRACT of LAND, situate near the foot of the Blue Ridge and Short Hills, in Loudoun county, Virginia: Bounded partly by the Potomac River, within two miles of Harper's Ferry and the mouth of Shenandoah. It is a strong, good soil, answering perfectly well for plaister of Paris, and contains by patent 2340 acres. It is so well known, as a valuable and fine tract of land, that a further description is unnecessary, as those who incline to purchase will of course view and examine it. A clear and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber. There is no mortgage, judgment, debt, lease, claim, or demand whatsoever against any part. It having been always let to tenants at low annual rents, who are raised and removable at will, but the occupying tenants (through favor only) have been permitted to claim from any coming-in tenant, one half of the deposit money, as settled between them for improvements and good will; the other half going to the landlord. There are at present sixteen or seventeen tenants upon the estate at very low rents: and it is recommended as an object well worth the attention of any person who would purchase the whole, and parcel it out into lesser farms, the resident tenants and others wishing to buy parts of it. The terms are a portion of one fourth paid down in money, or approved negotiable paper, the remainder in one, two or three years as may be agreed on, carrying interest from the day of sale. Application may be made personally, or by letter, to the subscriber residing at Warburton, on Potomac River, near Alexandria, to Mr. James M'Ilhenny, near the premises, or to Mr. John Janney, merchant, Alexandria.
Thos. Atwood Digges.
July 20. eunn
Public Sale.
In pursuance of a decree of the Court of Columbia District, at the last June term, holden in Alexandra , will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
SUNDRY Wooden Houses & Improvements, Situate upon lots of ground on the south side of King street, between Royal and Pitt streets, which had been leased by Mordecai Miller to James Kidd for a term of years now ended. The sale will be made on the last Monday in August next, at the premises in the forenoon of the same day. The purchaser has the right of removing the houses and improvements at any time before the 29th day of October next, from the lots whereon they are erected. Any person may view and examine the houses by application to John Horseburg and Matthew Eakin, in whose occupation they now are, and they will be sold separate or together, as may be found most expedient on the day of sale, for the purpose of selling them for the best price.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
July 26. zawtdf
EDUCATION.
J. MORGAN, Who advertised before anonymously, informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced
Teaching
Reading, writing, cyphering, book keeping, mathematics and classics, at his house, St. Asaph street, Alexandria. He will continue to receive into his school until the number he intends to take is complete.
N. B. A few young gentlemen may be accommodated with board on reasonable terms.
August 17. zaw3t
PRINTING INK,
Of an excellent quality, For sale at Mr. Timothy Caldwell's near the West Market, City of Washington.
Who has to let on ground rent, A number of Lots in eligible situations.
June 18. raw3m
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Mitchell, deceased, are desired to exhibit them properly authenticated to the subscriber on or before the first day of September next, and all those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
SAMUEL CRAIG, Ex'r.
July 2. raw1S.
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clifton Mill, within two and an half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceedingly healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road leading from Potomac Court-House, Centerville &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/4 acres of land which may go with mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of Stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, together with barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kitchen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be required with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business, particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to, JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries, June 28. zaw.
For Sale,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Genuine old Port Wine in pipes and bottles, Madeira Wine, Holland Gin, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Rum, of which articles he intends keeping a constant supply.
James Sanderson.
August 5. eo
For Sale, by
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Billious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Billious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundicy and billious people.
Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of four, billious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKewise,
Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before.
August 2. zaw6m
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
ONE tract containing 440 acres, lying in the county of Loudoun, about 6 miles from Leesburg, on the high road leading through Centerville to Alexandria, and adjoining to the lands of Col. Elzey; being the same which was bought of Edward Adams by Wm. H. Harding. The title to this tract is perfectly clear and indisputable.
One other tract, lying in the county aforesaid, on the West side of the Catacotan or Hogback Mountain, containing by survey 314 1/2 acres, conveyed by John Alexander to Wm. Wilson, and by him to John Ramsey, by deeds of general warranty. This tract is heavily timbered, and will be sold subject to an unascertained claim of Christopher Greenup's for 164 acres. The title to about 150 acres of the best part of the tract being indisputable.
Both these tracts are of good quality, and susceptible of the highest degree of improvement, by means of the Plaister of Paris, as has been verified by lands of the same quality in their immediate vicinity.
For terms please apply to Barnett Mough, Leesburg, John Ramsey, Alexandria, or to the subscriber.
Colin Auld.
Aug. 2. zaw
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward.
AUG: J. SMITH.
Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
Notice.
At a Legionary Court of Enquiry of the 2d Legion, held the 11th inst. Wm. Dixon was appointed Collector of Militia Fines for the said legion, commencing at the company musters in April last.
John Mac Leod, Clerk. August 12. eo3t
Notice.
The subscriber being appointed by the Legionary Court for the second legion of the Militia, to collect the Fines incurred by the members thereof—He hopes all those persons fined will be punctual in their payments when called on, as the time limited by law is short, making his return to the Legionary Court for settlement.
Wm. Dixon, August 12. eo3t
Washington Tavern.
RANDOLPH MOTT Has removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. Peter Heskell, sign of General Washington,
Where he continues to keep a House of ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers & others. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for their former custom, and hopes from his attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of the patronage of a liberal public.
August 8. eo
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Fresh from Lisbon, in a short passage by the sch'r Rachel, Hacker, A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts. Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy. Excellent soft shell'd Almonds, Do. Prunes, Do. Raisins, by the box, Do. Figs and Filberts, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Wine, Loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers, Gin cases empty and full, as may be desired, A quantity of well cured Bacon, Venison Hams, Pork, (1 hog to the bl.) Fish by the bl. &c. &c. July 16. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber, at his store on Union street,
Large Lisbon Lemons by the box, English Walnuts by the frail or pound, Fine large Prunes and Figs, Fresh Limes. By the Little Poll, from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Apples.
Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle, First quality Chewing Tobacco, With most of the Good Things of this life, if you will but Turn the Corner.
A. WILLIS.
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents,
A TREATISE
On Practical Farming:
Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz.
The use of Plaister of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures. On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and
Farming in General.]
By John A. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer May 31. zaw
Genuine Port Wine.
Just received per brig Commerce , captain Baldwin, from Oporto, and will commence landing this afternoon, 90 Quarter casks Port Wine, 50 ditto, ditto, such as is usually shipped to the London Market, for sale by J. & T. VOWELL.
July 11. d