Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-13 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1803.
[No. 88]
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do., Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 10.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queens' Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseymeres, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 10.
BENNETT and WATTS
Have imported in the ship Ann, Capt. Bradford, FALL GOODS,
which will be immediately opened and offered for sale on the usual terms.
Sept. 27. d3w
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by
Robert and John Gray,
At their Book Store, King Street, Alexandria,
HISTORY
OF THE
British Expedition to Egypt.
TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED, A sketch of the present state of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps, and a portrait of Sir RALPH ABERCROMBIE.
BY ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, in his Bri- tannic Majesty's Service, and Knight of the Imperial Military Order of Maria Theresa.
September 21. d
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 sup- plied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19. d
Late Publications,
For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, dur- ing the campaign of General Bonaparte in that country: by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo. price 450 cents, in boards.
History of the British Expedition to Egypt: by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250 cents, bound.
Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici: 3 vol. 8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 10 dols. bound in calf and gilt.
Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montai- gue to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound.
Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most con- spicuous characters of the present age, price 250 cents, bound.
Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by subscription, to be comprised in 5 vol. 8vo. price to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards.
Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villemert, by A. Morrice, price 100 cents.
Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo. 100 cents in boards.
John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo. Colman the Younger, price 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY
Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assort- ment of writing paper and blank account books.
Country Merchants
may be supplied with the following articles, by the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia:
Almanacs for the year 1804, school bibles and testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watt's psalms and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's and Entick's pocket dictionaries, Universal, Web- ster's Dilworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spel- ling books, N. England and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's speaker, Monitor, Mur- ray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Elop's fables, Ashe's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Waikden's best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, waters, playing cards, bonnet boards, &c. &c.
Also on Hand,
250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dols. each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the fife, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene—All new American Pub- lications of merit are regularly received by Rob- ert and John Gray, and may be had at their book store in King Street at the same prices at which they sell where they are published.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, AGAINST Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hob- kirk and Robt. Buchanan Dun- lop, merchants and partners un- der the firm of Findley, Ban- natyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants,
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Ban- natyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen- dants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of Novem- ber court next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defen- dants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, $ 20. Clerk
For FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER,
ELIZ DOUGHTY,
Master;
burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince street wharf.—
Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean.
Who has for sale,
Peach Brandy of an excellent qua- lity, soap and candles, mess and prime pork, Phi- ladelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and foal leather.
August 23. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
ELEAZER FREEMAN
Master;
burthen 450 bds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton.
Oct. 6. d
Notice is hereby given,
THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations.
Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler.
Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5. 1803. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia.)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight:
Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted, First quality clean Hemp, Do. Sail Duck, Do. Ravens do. White and Brown Sheerings, Broad and narrow Diapers, Drillings, &c. &c.
Apply to
R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrafon and Smoot
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more gene- ral assortment of Russia Goods.
Lawrafon and Smoot.
Oct. 6. d
The Subscriber
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his Store again in Union Street, where he has for sale, All kinds of GROCERIES,
Rhode Island Cheese and Potatoes, Onions, Corn Meal, together with
Fresh Fruits and Nuts, viz.
Oranges, lemons, limes, tamarinds, raisins, figs, prunes, English walnuts, almonds, and shell barks.
Philadelphia Bottled Cyder
of the first quality, excellent fat mackerel by the barrel, and first quality chewing tobacco.
Abel Willis.
Sept. 28. d
COTTON & STEWART
HAVE FOR SALE,
Almanacks for 1804,
together with a general assortment of articles in their line, which they will sell by wholesale, at the very lowest prices.
Oct. 5. d
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed,
A. Smith & Son.
(a 5 d)
Notice.
THE Office of the Marine Insurance Compa- ny of Alexandria is removed to the house of Jas. B. Nickolls.
By order of the Board,
J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'y.
N. B. The hours of meeting of the Board are the same as usual, and the time of acceptance is extended to four o'clock.
Insurance Office, Sept. 15. d
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN,
Capt. Bradford,
A few bds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the ad- dress of T. Middleton & Co. Lon- don, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual ad- vances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Who have received, by late arrivals from Liver- pool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days.
Sept. 30. d
The Ship United States,
Captain FINLEY,
A regular Trader for Liver-
pool,
will begin to discharge on Monday the 23 inst. and will be ready to re- ceive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an as- sortment of
Fall Goods.
Also Queens Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Coperas in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals.
Oct. 1. d
For Sale,
THE Sloop
Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
ALSO,
The Schooner Leboo,
burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms.
We have received by the sloop Diana, 60 hds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality,
And have on hand,
Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices.
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL.
Sept. 8. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP
Fair American,
Capt. Stover,
about two years old, burthen 219 tons. Apply to
Janney & Paton.
Who have received and for sale on board said vessel,
160 tons Plaster of Paris.
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner RESOLUTION,
Job Simmonds, Master;
a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd,
at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal Streets.
Sept. 22. d
FOR SALE,
The Sloop Maria,
will carry 360 or 370 bds. in good order and well found. If not sold in a few days she will take Freight and Pas- sengers to Norfolk.
Also for sale on board said vessel,
193 bds of superfine and fine Flour. For terms apply to capt. F. O'Meara, at Kuk's wharf, or to Wm. HARTSHORNE, 10th Mo. 5th. d
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or the U. States)
THE SHIP
DISPATCH,
JOSHUA PREBBLE, Master,
burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately.
Apply to the master on board at Gilpin's Wharf, or to
JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co.
Sept. 7. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neat- ness and dispatch.

To be Rented,
For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS of FIVE ACRES
each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque.
ALSO,
A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road.
Particulars will be made known on application to
CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun.
Sept. 14.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
Have Imported,
In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened in a few days.
Oct. 6.
cozm
A Miller Wanted.
A man who is qualified to conduct the business of a Merchant Mill, who can come well recommended for his honesty, sobriety, skill in manufacturing flour, and attention to business, may have a birth, and liberal wages by applying to me.
A man with a small family who would keep house and board himself would be preferred, with such a person I would either stipulate for a certain salary, or interest him in the business by giving him a part of the profits. If he had money he wished to employ in that way he might have an opportunity of doing so, and receive in proportion to his Stock.
JAMES DOUGLASS.
Falls Difficult, Sept. 19. 1803. 19w3w
A Journeyman Currier
WANTED.
A person of the above profession, a complete workman, will meet with encouragement by applying to
George Heiskell,
Fredericksburg.
Oct. 8.
d6t
FOR SALE,
A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted,— Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27. d
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the United States of the District of Columbia, at the last term, held for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 24th inst. on the premises,
Two unimproved Lots, or parcels of ground subject to a rent of £. 13. 6: 0 per annum, situate, lying, and being on the west side of Water Street, and south side of Franklin Street, in the town of Alexandria.
The sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Sam. Craig, Elisha Janney, } Com'rs. P. G. Marsteller, }
Sept. 3.
2aw
The sale of the above property is postponed to Saturday October 22d, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Sept. 27.
Stoughton's Bitters.
During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS, (imported from London) will be found of great service, as preventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition in the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the constitution, and renovates the whole system. It may be used instead of spirits in water, tea, or other drink. It restores lost appetite, expels worms in children, and, if regularly used during the fall season, will prevent the ague and fever. In short, it only needs to be tried, to convince every one of its great efficacy.
These Bitters may be had, with copious directions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles at one fourth of the former charge for the same in vials, at S. Snowden's Printing Office, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also, at A. BUCK's, Fredericksburg.
Oct. 3.
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Notice.
WHEREAS my wife, Harriot Brawner, has, without cause, eloped from my bed and board, I am under the disagreeable necessity of forwarning all and every person or persons from crediting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt she contracts after the date hereof.
Wm. B. Brawner.
Oct. 11.
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For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MR. SNOWDEN,
THE direction of the Turnpike Road from the top of the Trough Hill to the ford of Little River, has, for some time, attracted the public attention, two routes are spoken of—one by Fairfax Court-House, crossing the present Turnpike Road at a little Tavern (the Blue Ball) and thence to the ford; the other through Ravensworth to Centerville, and from thence to the ford. The advocates for the first route alledge that the distance will be shortened by three, four and some say five miles, that the ground is good and every material for forming a road, plenty and near at hand, and further that it will intersect the Road from Leesburg to Centerville, at or near the Gun Spring, and thereby have a tendency to draw into the Turnpike all the Waggons, &c. coming from above Leesburg. On the other hand it is admitted that the distance will be shortened in going by the Court-House, but not to the extent asserted; but it is believed that the ground by Centerville was better and the materials plentier and nearer at hand; but, waving this, it is contended, that in taking the road by the Court-House the Company will sustain certain losses which will far overbalance whatever it may gain by shortening the distance. The distance, they say, between the old Turnpike Road and the one contemplated by the Court-House is such, that the old road must be kept open from Little River to the Blue Ball Tavern. The old road from Little River to the forks below Centerville, a distance of sixteen miles, is the main road, for all the country above those forks, to the ware-houses at Colchester and the Occoquan Mills, and therefore will never be shut up, that the part below the forks to the little Tavern, can never be shut up, because there is a great body of people living upon Bull Run, Johnnymore, Pope's Head, and Wolfe Runs who use that road and have no other to Alexandria: and independent of those, that, of late, a great number cross the Bull Run, coming from the Red-House and the foot of the Blue Ridge as far as Ashby's and Manasseh's Gaps, that to shut up this part of the road would be a degree of oppression on the people living upon the east side of Bull Run and upon Johnnymore, Pope Head and Wolfe Runs, and would altogether shut out all, from the western side of Bull Run, from the Alexandria market, who, it is said, form full three parts out of five of those who now go down the Centerville road to Alexandria. Then, if the old Turnpike Road be kept open to the little tavern, they say, the great mass who now use this road will continue to use it, and never touch the turnpike till they reach the little tavern, and, that it is much to be doubted whether those above the Little River will not, in dry weather, prefer the old road to avoid the toll. It will, no doubt, be granted that one grand object contemplated by the intended road, is the public benefit, by which the writer understands, not a benefit resulting to a part, but one which may, by due attention, be extended to the largest body of the community. Another object certainly will not be lost sight of by the Subscribers, a suitable compensation for the money generously advanced by them to make the road, the expense of which, it is admitted, will be great. The writer conjectures far beyond what is now supposed. Justice requires that such measures be pursued as will have the most evident tendency to answer that object, and in effecting that, the main one, of rendering the greatest good to the public, will be attained. It remains to be examined which of the two routes is most likely to effect these grand ends. To have a proper knowledge of the subject, it will be necessary to take in view other matters, which, though not immediately connected with it, will have a powerful effect upon it. The navigation of the rivers Potomac and Shenandoah the writer alludes to. The river Potomac, it is well known, is now navigable at certain seasons of the year. The company is engaged, the present year, in rendering it navigable from Harper's Ferry into tide water at all seasons. It is confidently asserted by the Directors that this will be effected by the close of the year: from their station it is to be presumed that they have good ground for that assertion; but suppose in this they are rather sanguine, yet it is reasonable to believe that they cannot be wholly mistaken, and that the river will be rendered navigable the greater part of the year. It is a fact, admitted by all acquainted with the Shenandoah, that it is a fine stream and bids fairer for a permanent navigation than the Potomac; that the obstacles to such a navigation lie in a great measure near the mouth; that, these being removed, the navigation may be rendered steady for at least nine months in the year as far up as the Forks. These are events
which will most assuredly take place; to doubt it and act as if they most certainly would not take place, would equal the madness of a man running over a precipice with his eyes open.
Considering the navigation of those rivers effected to the extent above contended for, let us examine where the body of people to be benefitted by the road, and from what source a toll is to be produced to compensate for the heavy expence of making it. The navigation of the Shenandoah will cut off almost every thing from above the Blue Ridge. The navigation of the Potomac will cut off every thing within a day's driving to it (say ten miles) as far down as the mouth of Goose Creek, then what remains; the distance between Bull Run and Potomac does not exceed twenty miles, one half that scope will transport their commodities by the river; of the remaining half, should the road be conducted by the Court-House, a large proportion will, at all seasons, be obliged, from situation and the difficulty of getting into the Court-House road, to make use of the old road, and in dry weather nearly the whole will take that route to avoid the toll. But, for a moment, suppose that the navigation of those rivers should not be effected to the extent herein contended. Yet it is not doubted that those rivers will take down a great quantity of the produce within reach of them; if the fact is doubted let an enquiry be made among those living within ten miles of Potomac, and hear their answer. The writer has, and is well assured that the most of them will have recourse to the river. Another light, as it respects the Court-House route, this subject may be placed in; the Centerville and Leesburg roads, from the Blue Ridge, run in a parallel direction not more than twelve miles apart; what will be the certain consequence of opening another road between the two, subject to a tax, and leaving the other two open? Can it be any other than the old roads being constantly resorted to, in dry weather, to avoid the tax? This will destroy to the foundation every prospect of compensation to the Subscribers. The result in taking the road by the Court-House, the writer is assured, will be no other than grievous disappointment both to the public and the Stockholders. The writer is further of opinion, that the taking the road from Centerville to the ford upon Little River, is not the route to produce the greatest good to the public, and suitable compensation to the Subscribers. From a view of the subject as here represented, even in that direction, the body of people benefited will be truly small. It appears to the writer, that the road, at or near Centerville, should diverge, cross Bull Run and direct its course towards the Gap in the Bull Run Mountain, called Graham's Mill Gap, this would lead to the body of people under the Ridge, about Ashby's & Manasseh's Gaps, would be equally convenient as the present road by Centerville (which, it is presumed, will be always kept open) to those about Snicker's Gap and Middleburgh.
This route would draw into the Turnpike a great body of people, would open an extensive new trade to the Town of Alexandria, at present cut off from it through the want of roads, a subject well worth reflecting on, as full four-fifths of the burden of the road will fall upon the inhabitants of that Town. It will not cost more to take the road to the Gap in the Bull Run mountain, than to the Ford of Little River. It is hoped, that some person better acquainted with the geography of the country than the writer, will come forward and more fully explain the subject. Hitherto it has been altogether confined within the limits of Potomac and Bull Run, too contracted a field, which cannot possibly yield benefits proportioned to the expence. The writer recommends is to the subscribers, to consider the subject well, before they take a step which cannot be afterwards rectified.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, Aug. 21.
The existing circumstances have compelled the Government to redouble its vigilance on our coasts, and such measures have been adopted that no spy, no fomenter of troubles, can land from England on our shore, without his being almost inevitably arrested. In consequence of this strict precaution, J. Harvie Christie, an Englishman, was arrested as a spy, and tried before the military tribunal of the 15th division. But having justified himself from the charge, he was acquitted by an unanimous suffrage.
Thus, notwithstanding the just resentment which fills the mind of every Frenchman against a Government which is guilty towards us of so many and grave offences, notwithstanding that prejudice which may be supposed to spring from the hostile state of the two nations justice preserved its ascendancy, and the sacred rights of innocence were as much respected in an enemy as they would have been in a Frenchman.
Since the capture of the Minerva frigate, the English keep them selves several leagues off the road of Cherbourg. That frigate will soon be in a condition to put to sea; her guns are on board, and her last mast is about to be set up. The labours of the Mole are going on with activity. Several thousand workmen are employed on Fort Bonaparte, and more are daily arriving.
The privateer of Bordeaux, the Reprisaille, has taken by boarding after an action of an hour, the English packet, the King George armed with 12 pounders, and carried her into a Spanish port. She had on board a box containing 15,000 carats of rough diamonds, and 31,321 piastres.
LONDON, Aug. 25.
The celebrated George, with other French Emigrants, have lately left London, no doubt on some secret expedition.
A private letter from Paris of the 18th inst. states the following:
"It is now understood, in the best informed circles, that the First Consul, before his departure to execute his grand projects and his plan of campaign, exercised the two principal privileges granted to him by a Senatus Consultum. By the first, he will pass an amnesty in favour of all criminals in custody, except those confined for conspiring against the state, for murder and coinage; and that by the second he will deposit with the Senate the nomination of his successor."
Aug. 27.
Some of the late Consular measures in Holland having occasioned a remonstrance on the part of the Dutch, delivered, however, with all that humility which a sense of their hopeless situation could inspire, in which the inevitable ruin that would come upon their commerce, by the adoption of the measures, was forcibly pointed out, the First Consul, from hasty words to more hasty at last declared, in a fit of rage, that he would destroy the basis on which such mercenary arguments were founded, by annihilating the trade of Holland so effectually, that they should not have a single ship of any kind left to them.
It appears by letters from Vienna, that Chamagny, the French Ambassador, is immediately to be recalled. There is no reason to think that Bonaparte has been dissatisfied with the services of this Minister. His recall is designed to afford him an opportunity of more distinguished services to the Great Nation at this interesting moment. Citizen Campaigny was useful at the Court of Vienna; but it is supposed that his advice would be still more profitable in another department. He is therefore to be invested with a naval appointment, and is to furnish his proportion of assistance in digesting the plan of invasion. If we may judge from what is known of the state of French preparation for a descent, some changes of Ministry would certainly be highly expedient.
Aug. 29.
Dumourier, it is now said, came to England in consequence of an invitation, not from the French Princes, but from the Duke of York. It will be well recollected, that toward the conclusion of the American war, an invasion of this country was meditated by the French. The plan adopted at that time was digested by some of the ablest engineers in France, and though Dumourier was to have acted only a subordinate part in the enterprise, every particular of the scheme was perfectly known to him. Bonaparte has since become possessed of this plan; and we find that Dumourier, has furnished government with the most important information with the view of guarding against it.
It is confidently asserted that France has consented to withdraw its troops from the borders of the Elbe and the Weser, which are to be occupied by Prussian troops, and that General Buchoer, the Prussian commander in Westphalia, has sent orders to several regiments to hold themselves ready to march for that destination.
August 30.
A French messenger, or perhaps rather a messenger through France, arrived on Sunday morning or yesterday morning. Letters have been received from France, but chiefly, we believe, from the towns on the coast and in the neighbourhood of Calais. They contain no news of any consequence. No Paris Journals came over. The story about a change at Paris is evidently groundless. It is said, however, that letters from captain Hotham repeat his having received intelligence that the labors of boat building, and of equipping two sail of the line in Holland, had been countermanded by orders from the Batavian government. The reason of this is said to be, that they are in want of suitable materials. We do not, however, vouch for the truth of the statement.
The Funds were yesterday rather better which might be accounted for without any political rumour or speculation, as there were large purchases from the Court of Chancery, &c.
Recent dispatches have been received from Madrid, but it is not known what decision that cabinet have come to respecting the present war. There can be no doubt of the inclination of Spain to remain at peace, if Bonaparte will permit her.
In a Hull paper which was received yesterday, the following whimsical account of a marriage is given:
"On the 14th inst. Thomas Freeman, formerly of Leeds, but now of Wakefield, aged 70, to Sarah Preston, aged 84. An amour has subsisted between this tender pair for 17 years, and though about two years ago the rogue Cupid, in one of his frolics, had dashed the cup of bliss from

their lips, yet all-fulfilling love prevailed, and a few days previous to the marriage, Venus, cloping from the workhouse, flew to the arms of her enraptured Adonis, and implored Hymen to unite their future destinies. Even the Gods cannot resist the fair. The petition was granted.
It is certain that the French government is extremely vigilant to prevent any of the former leaders of the Vendéans carrying on any intercourse with their old partisans. There is a report, which we hope is not true, that some of them have been taken prisoners. They ought to be extremely cautious. Amidst all these alarms, however, Bonaparte will find it difficult to spare a disposable force for the invasion of England. That he has such a force, without weakening points which he is now more than ever obliged to guard, we are very much inclined to doubt. The number of his troops is grossly exaggerated. In the mean time this country has only to preserve a vigorous, elevated and menacing posture, to convince Bonaparte that he has no chance of bringing the war to a conclusion by a desperate coup de main, or even of making any preponderance in negotiation. He may, therefore, seriously encourage the mediation of foreign powers, to extricate him from the most awkward dilemma.
There was a report yesterday that the Dutch had positively refused to co-operate with the French in the preparation for the invasion of this country. This we did not believe, because, however reluctant the Dutch are to assist the French, they dare not at the present express a feeling that would only draw down upon them some new acts of violence and oppression.
According to a private letter from Paris dated the 22nd inst. a great number of Albanians and Greeks, have been observed in that city, and are known to be in the pay of government. Not a day passes but some of them set out on secret destinations. Much is said respecting a plan of disembarking troops, which Government have decided on, and fond hopes are entertained that as soon as the French troops make their appearance in Albania and the Morea, those countries which are supposed to be French at heart, will rise into rebellion. It is even pretended that for a long time past measures have been taken to organize a Greek army. But all these projects are subordinate to that which is cherished in preference to every other, to wit, the invasion of Ireland. The close alliance between Spain and the French Government compels the former country to make preparations. Spain is much exhausted. The cabinet of Madrid has made representations with a view to be enabled to observe a strict neutrality in the present war; it has been permitted not to come to any determination until her galleons shall have arrived. The armaments which are made necessary by the remonstrances of England, who presses the court of Spain to come to an explanation may be employed either to transport troops to Ireland, should the disturbances of that country continue to furnish a hope of the success of their effecting a landing, or of co-operating in the expedition to the Levant, if the expedition against Ireland should not take place.
A variety of contradictory rumors still prevail respecting the progress and final issue of the Northern mediation. According to some politicians, the question is advanced so far, that Bonaparte has consented to leave England in possession of Malta, provided it be not required that England should have the guarantee of any of the great powers of the continent for the conservation of that island. As to the indemnity to be granted to the Grand Master, whom Bonaparte has deposed, it is said that the First Consul will make him a member of his Conservative Senate.
Accounts from Lisbon by the last mail state, that there has been a serious tumult amongst the soldiers in that city. It lasted four days, during which many lives were lost. These disturbances originated in a dispute between two of the regular regiments quartered, and the regiment of police guards; but at length, by the spirited behavior of the latter, and particularly of a detachment commanded by a French emigrant of the name of Novion, order was restored, though the populace seconded the regular soldiers. One of the regiments, commanded by Don Gomez Freireira is banished to Cascaes, and its commander is confined in the Tower. On the 3rd inst. however, the city was in a state of tranquillity; but the preparation had been taken by government to double the police guards and patrols.
NEW-YORK, October 10. Arrived, Ship Commerce, Darby, Dominique; brig Eliza, Haff, St. Thomas; Alcibiades, Synies, Bremen; Olive Branch, Fowler, St. Croix; Luna, Allen, Madeira, via Bridgeport; Echo, Ames, Savannah; schooners Independence, Barker, Curacoa; Weasel, Hulbert, Antigua; Fox Sells, do. Harvey, Hare, St. Croix; Linnett, Burdett, St. Johns; Sally, Hubbard, St. Lucie; sloops Three Sisters, Hall, Norfolk; Maria Antonette, Johnson, New Providence. Cleared, Ship New-York Packet, Webb, Bristol; schooner Cabinet, Clarke, St. Croix. Arrived since our last. Brig Eliza, Haff, St. Thomas. Left there, schooner —, Snow, of and for Boston, to sail in three days; and schooner —, Sands, of and for Salem. Sept. 19, in lat. 24, long. 66, spoke schooner Jack, from Jamaica for Wilmington. Bremen brig Alcibiades, capt. Gerhard Snijders. Bremen. Left at Bremen, a ship belonging to Charleston. Sept. 14, spoke a ship from Boston for the Straits. 25, spoke a ship from Amsterdam for Virginia. On the passage was boarded by several British men of war and privateers, and treated politely.
Brig Olive Branch, Fowler, St. Croix. Left there brig Ceres, Atwater; and brig William, Thompson, of and for New Haven. Schooner Susan, Culver, had arrived at West End, from this port. Brig Luna, Allen, (through the Sound) from Madeira, last from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Schooner Weasel, Hulbert, Antigua. August 5, in lat. 38, long. 73, spoke brig Nancy, Bradbury, from Laguira, for Portland, out 20 days; had lost two men on the passage, of a fever; and had only three others left on board. August 31, in lat. 38, long. 73, 30, spoke a schooner from Charleston for Boston, out 30 days. Same day spoke a schooner from St. Bartholemews for Salem, out 20 days. Left at Antigua, schooner Armed Neutrality, Robinson, of and for this port, to sail next day; sloop Sally, Chevalier, of and for Norfolk; sloop Nancy and Susan, Boardman, of New-London; brig Argus, of Bridgeport, Conn. schooner Jefferson, Morrison, of Philadelphia; schooner Bellona, Hughes, of and for Virginia. Schooner Sparrow, Batman, of do. to sail in eight or ten days.
Schooner Harvey, Rare, St. Croix. Left there brig Ceres, Young, to sail in 6 days; and sch'r Sincerity, Merritt, to sail in 4 days for this port. English schooner Linnett, Burdett, St. Johns, N. S. Left there schooner Lark, Clerk; sch'r Phoebe, and schooner Mercury all for this port. Schooner Sally, Hubbard, St. Lucie. Left there brig Mary Torrens, Fisher, for North Carolina, in 20 days; schooner Vigilant, Bryan, do. in 6 days; brig Mary, Keefe, Boston, 20; brig Apollo, Tome, Portland, 20; brig Richmond, Small, do. 20; brig —, Sellick Bath, 20; sch'r John just arrived from Salem; schooner Batsey, Newcomb, N. Carolina, 13; brig Juno, Griffin, Guilford, Conn. 3 days; and schooner Ocean, Buckman, of and for Boston, in 20 days. Sept. 30, in lat. 30, long. 62, 30, spoke sloop Little Jack, Knowles, from New London for St. Thomas, out 8 days. Flour 3 dollars, pork 18, beef 17, lumber 25 dollars per 1000.
PHILADELPHIA, October 11. Arrived, brig Molly, Adams, Isle of May; schooner Jenney, Porter, Passamaquody; sch'r Sea Flower, Howland, N. Carolina. At the Lazaretto.
Brig Hiram, Fullarton, Leghorn; schooner William and Samuel Kenney, Port Republican; Success, Kelley, St. Thomas. Cleared, brig Sophia, Thornton, St. Domingo. Schooner Nancy, Jeffries, from Cape Francois and Young Charles, Drewis, from Jeremie are below. Captain Kenney, informs that he sailed from Port Republican in company with the schooner Frances, Lewis, of and for this port and parted company next day. Left there, brig William, Pugh, Blair, of Philadelphia; Nancy, —, Charleston; Dove, Bunker New-York. Captain Ray of the ship Commerce, has handed for publication the following extracts from his Log Book.
August 19th, was boarded by the British sloop of War Hazard, and after a short detention was suffered to proceed. August 25, spoke a Guernsey privateer, was ordered aboard of her with my papers, notwithstanding a rough sea, made it prudent for a boat to pass—had in company, a French schooner prize from the Grand Bank with Fish. The captain of the privateer related having fell in 12 days before with a Spanish ship from the River de la Plata, into which he had fired a broadside and sent her her into Guernsey. He had on board the privateer the Supercargo, and part of the crew.
August 16th, was boarded by a Liverpool privateer, treated politely, and dismissed. Loaded again by the same privateer on the 29th of Aug. in company with a privateer from Bristol. On the same day, spoke a British cutter, but was not boarded. September 21st, spoke the schooner Industry, Jonathan, 5 days from Marblehead, bound to the Banks of Newfoundland.—September 26th spoke the sloop Susan Hodge, from St. Lucie, for Newburyport.
On the 28th September was brought too by a British privateer, after firing four shots at us, dismissed us without boarding. Same night, spoke a schooner from Berbice, for Portland—Sept. 30, off Cape May, spoke a schooner from New-port for Baltimore.
Ship Sir Hyde, Parker, from La Plata, arrived at Falmouth the 20th of August.
BALTIMORE, October 10. Arrived, ship Olive, capt. Bryden, 43 days from London. Sch'r Edward, capt. Dowall, from Curacoa. Left there, brig Polly and Nancy, Brown, of Baltimore, and two brigs belonging to New York, and one to Philadelphia, names unknown. The sch'r Experiment, capt. Barber, of and for New York, failed with the Edward.
Arrived, sch'r Caroline, capt. Coleman, from Guadalupe. Left there, sch'r Nymph, Davis, of Baltimore. Spoke the brig Alexander, White, 8 hours from Cape Henry. Was boarded by the British sloop of war Driver, the officer took and destroyed all the French letters on board. The sch'r Two Brothers, capt. Belt, from Guadalupe, is in the bay.
On the night of the 2d inst. while laying too in the Guiph Stream, a sea struck them, which washed the capt. (Gardner) overboard, who unfortunately was lost, together with the camboose and boat.
FREDERICKSBURGH, Oct. 11. Sporting Intelligence. Yesterday was run for over the Rappahannock
Jockey Club course, in this vicinity, the long contemplated COLT RACE, which for number of Horses and magnitude of Purse, has never yet been equalled on this side the Atlantic. Of the twenty one horses that had been entered, at Two Hundred Dollars each, half forfeit, eleven were withdrawn by reason of lameness and other accidents, but nine, (fire eyed, and rampant) took the turf, pawing with generous impatience for the race, and for victory. The concourse was immense, the sympathies of all were raised to the highest ache of heart throbbing anxiety. The first heat was run in 3 minutes 51 seconds, and the second in 3 minutes 50 seconds. The result was as follows:
   Heats.     Col. Miles Selden's b. f. Lavina, 1. 1.   Mr. Turner Dixon's b. f. Cygnet, 2. 2.   Col. Wade Hampton's b. c. Venturer, 3. 4.   W. B. Hanlin's s. c. Coriander, 4. d.s.   Wm. Randolph's g. f. Wiltonia, 5. 3.   Mr. B. Grymes's s. f. Saucy Pat, dis.   Major L. Butler's c. f. Rosetta, dis.   Gen. A. Spottswoods s. c. Saltram, dis.   Col. Hoomes b. f. Maid of Alworth, dis.  
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13.
HEALTH OFFICE,
OCTOBER 13. The Committee of Health report four deaths for the 24 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
They acknowledge, with gratitude, the receipt of Twenty-Five Dollars from a citizen, and Ten Dollars from an absent citizen by the hands of Mr. James Lawrason, as donations for the use of the Poor.
3. SNOWDEN, Sec'yry.
Men of extraordinary merit are modest and unassuming—the upstart is arrogant and haughty. These are the unerring traits of men in elevated situations, as well as in the humbler stations in life—and we need go no further for the test, than the character of Washington, on the one hand, and Bonaparte on the other. Fortune is depicted blind and her favorite votaries generally infatuated.—Hence we find the good things of this world lavished often upon the most unworthy. In one of these libertine moods, the Goddess led Bonaparte, a Corsican, to the throne of France. By wisdom and moderation, he might have been a blessing to millions of his fellow creatures. By pride and ambition, he has brought down the execration of distant nations. His thirst for dominion is unbounded. Church and state are equally under his controul. "I and his Holiness" (said Bonaparte) "have made choice of you," &c. when he addressed the Cardinal Legate.
The rage of the Chief Consul, on being informed that placards, with "Vive le Roi" in red letters at the top, were stuck up in Paris, was boundless. It was a much more irritable matter to his Consuls than that of the English firing into Boulogne, while he in pomp paraded round the town. It spoke to his heart: for the general cry of Vive le Roi, he well knows is to him as fatal as the warrant of death—and unless he conquers England very speedily, the golden harvest may be gathered in St. Cloud instead of St. James's.
FROM LLOYD'S LIST.
Aug. 26. The Hannah, from America to Havre, is detained and sent into Falmouth by the True-Blue privateer. At Gravesend, Johns, Malcolm, N. Y. Guardian, Charleston, (Virg.) At Plymouth, Mary, Temple, Virginia. At Liverpool, Mary, Cressy, do. Concord, Colley, do. Rebecca Bateman, do. Diana, Noble, Massachusetts; Mary, Baker, do. Nancy, Howland, do. Plate, Boyington, do. Augusta, Warren, New Orleans, Two Nancies, —, N. Carolina; Lion, States, do. Philipsburg, Leffingwell, N. York; Newton, Riley, Philadelphia. At Falmouth, Sussex, Adington, Virginia. Off Shields, James Thompson, do. At Dover, Malvin, Crabbe, do. Industry, Vickner, do. Argus, Chalmers, Georgia.—At Leith, Ceres, M'Intosh, Virginia.—At Clyde, Ennemion, Miller, do.—At Studwell Roads, Mehitable, Stephens, do.—At Cork, Albion, Atkinson, Philadelphia; Eliz., Balsh, N. York.
Bankruptcies in France.
The last French mail brings us the news of forty failures at Paris, eighteen at Bordeaux, fourteen at Marseilles, fifteen at Lyons, seventeen at Nantz, six at St. Malo, nine at Rouen, ten at Havre, six at Dunkirk, two at Ostend, eleven at Flushing, eight at Rotterdam, sixteen at Amsterdam, ten at Genoa, twelve at Leghorn, and eight at Naples. From Russia we hear that ten Silesian manufacturers have failed, and there is an apprehension, should the Elbe continue to be in a state of blockade, that their number will in a short time be doubled.
London Paper.
The Editor of the Ægis , in his last paper, treats his brother editors of the democratic side with a high degree of contempt. He concludes his reflections upon them with the following passages: "Reproachful and overbearing, they demand a timid and servile acquiescence. Impatient of controul or contradiction, they revolt at the appearance of restraint or resistance. Obstinate and unaccommodating, they require of every advocate of their cause, to become "like mere clay in the hands of the potter!"
"In one instance, at least, they are deceived. We shall never yield to their opinions from the dread of their resentment; we shall never abandon the ground we have taken, from the fear of being abandoned by those, who, without provocation, have become our most deadly and inveterate enemies."
It has sometimes been denied that the men into whose hands the government of the U. States has unhappily fallen, were hostile to the commercial interests of the country. But it is a fact, that while they were in the minority, they frequently threw out sentiments of that nature. Mr. Madison, in his commercial speech in Congress, speaking of our merchants, says, "There are the strongest reasons not to follow the mercantile opinion in this country: it might be the opinion of the very country of which we ought not to take counsel."
APHORISM.
We frequently fall into error and folly, not because the true principles are not known, but because, for a time, they are not remembered; he may therefore justly be numbered among the benefactors of mankind, who contracts the great rules of life into short sentiments that may easily be impressed on the memory, and taught by frequent recollection to recur habitually on the mind. The malicious censures of our enemies, if we make a right use of them, may prove of greater advantage to us, than the civilities of our best friends.
A little Song for Democratic Youth.
FROM THE BALANCE. "The greater the truth, the greater the libel!" Then reward Tom Paine, and indict the Bible. TAG.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having obtained letters Testamentary with the Will annexed, on the estate of ADAM LONGDEN, deceased, requests all persons that have just claims against said estate, to bring them in properly authenticated for settlement, and all persons indebted are requested to make payment to
RALPH LONGDEN, Ex'or. October 13. law3w4
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King Street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrase Vasse. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. eo
Wheat Fan & Woven Wire
MANUFACTORY,
No. 7, BRIDGE STREET, BALTIMORE. The subscribers return sincere thanks to their friends and customers for past favors, and inform them and the public, that they continue to make and have on hand, a general assortment of the various articles in their trade: among which are wheat fans, on the most improved construction; mill screens, rolling and standing; shkes for Indian meal, riddles and sieves for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, gunpowder, flax, clover and timothy seeds; wire fates, woven wire for cellar and spring house windows, &c. Orders for the above will be thankfully received and duly attended to by
Weil and Smith.
N. B. For the convenience of customers, Joseph and John Trimble, No. 18, Cheapside, are authorized to receive and execute orders for W. and S. Sept. 19. 1aw7t
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the common of Alexandria, five or six weeks ago, a small red MILCH COW, with narrow horns. She has a white streak under her throat, and one on her back; has a very long tail, with a little white on the end of it. Whoever may have taken up, or observed the same, and will return her to the subscriber in Alexandria, or give information where she may be found shall be generously rewarded for their trouble. RUTH SPEARS.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the plantation of Lawrence Lewis, esq. Fairfax county, on Friday the 19th inst. a Negro man named PETER:
He is about 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, very dark complexion; has a large scar on one of his legs, occasioned by the cut of a scythe the last harvest, the wound not perfectly cured: his clothes not recollected, but believe nothing more than a common Negro cotton jacket and trowsers. He was seen in Alexandria last Saturday, and it is supposed he is now in that place. All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring or r'v'ing off said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or upon delivering him to the subscriber, with all reasonable charges paid.
Roger Farrell, Manager. August 24. eo
Lost at the late Fire,
A fire Bucket painted red and inscribed 'Franklin Fire Society, Wm. Ladd, 1792.' Whoever will return it to the subscriber shall be liberally rewarded. J. G. LADD.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannabs, Aliabad Emerty, Sempure Baftabs, Mugga Mamoudy, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs. Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 3. eo
For Freight or Charter, TO EUROPE or the W. INDIES, The Ship Maria, SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, Burthen 1500 bhs. Now in complete order for a voyage. For term apply to said master on board, lying in the stream, or to J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal sts. For sale on board said ship, 250 casks R. I. Lime, 100 bushels Potatoes, New bales India Cottons. Oct. 10. d
The Sale of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the cir- cuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoid- ably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will posi- tively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money, The following Property, viz.
One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distil- lery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improve- ments; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hipkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock. Philip R. Fendall, } Ex'tors. Robert Young, } William Waters, } Sept. 29. d
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. Lud- well Lee, deceased, the following tracts of Land will be
Sold at public Auction, for ready money, at the times and places here- after mentioned, that is to say:
One Tract containing 2,800 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 pre- mises: 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.
Byssrods Washington. August 19. d13thO The sale of the Lands above advertised is for the present postponed. October 10.
To Rent, FOR a term of years, or for the ensuing year only, the FERRY- leading from Mrs. ROZERS, to Alexandria. For Terms apply to the Subscri- ber, living on Fairfax-street, in the Town of Alexandria. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON. October 10. eo3w
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular Madeira, } WINES, Port in casks and bottles, } Colmenar and Malaga } Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,
White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, } Chulan, } 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 Nut- megs,
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 dipp'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good re- pair, and well calculated to accommodate a gen- teel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles, 10 hds. 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 plaister.
They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco. August 1. d
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch't Leboon, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, 5 hds. } First quality 19 tierces, } 79 bhs. } Guadalupe Sugar. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bhs. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 25. d
Just Received and for sale by the Subscriber,
36 Pipes Holland Gin, of the best quality and flavor, A quantity of Sole Leather, 100 Cheeses, 10 hds Muscovado Sugar, Beef and Pork, Coarse Salt, &c. J. G. LADD. September 7. d
Land for Sale.
I wish to sell from a thousand to twelve hundred acres of good Farming Land, in the county of Fairfax, on the waters of Pope's Head and Jon- nymore runs.
This land will either be sold together or in se- parate parcels, as may be agreed on. It is well situated for the disposal of produce, being within twenty miles of Alexandria, and thirteen of the Occoquan Mills.
Any person, wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber near Dumfries.
John Gibson. Sept. 13. d6w
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2. eo
ALEX. SMITH and SON HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig. RACHEL, from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in IRISH LINEN, Some excellent Irish Pork in hds. and bhs. a few hds. IRISH OAT MEAL, and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE, which they will sell low for Cash. July 28. eo
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. George Deneale, administrator of Edward Deneale, dec'd, com- plainant, against, John Mease, brother and heir at law of Robert Mease, deceased, Nathaniel Durkee and Catha- rine his wife, Rebecca Allison, James M. M'Rea, William M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Jn. M'Rea, Robert M'Rea, Nan- cy Allison M'Rea, Henry L. M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, heirs and devisees of Robert M'Rea, deceased, and Agnes M'Rea and Robert M'Rea, sur- viving executors of R. M'Rea, deceased, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants John Mease, Na- thaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife Rebecca Allison, Wm. M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Robert M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhab- itants of this district, on motion of said complain- ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of No- vember term next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith insert- ed in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the door of the court house of the said county. A copy - Test, (S8 1aw2m) G. DENEALE, Clerk.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Richard Prime, plaintiff, against, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, Jas. M. M'Rea, William M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Jno. M'Rea, Rob. M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, heirs and devisees of Robert M'Rea, de- ceased, and Agnes M'Rea, and Robert M'Rea, surviv- ing executors of Rob. M'Rea, deceased, and Samuel Crandle, Samuel Nicholls, administra- tors of Michael Thorn, dec'd, defendants, In Chancery.
The defendants Nathan. Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, William M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Robert M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, Allison M'Rea and Agnes M'Rea, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhab- itants of this district, on motion of the complain- ant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of No- vember next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in the county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, S9 1aw2m Clerk.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Robert Ware Peacock, Com- plainant, AGAINST Owen Roberts and Daniel C. Brent, Defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Owen Roberts is not an in- habitant of this District, on motion of said com- plainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Owen Roberts, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for per- forming the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, Daniel C. Brent, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging, to the said absent defendant, Owen Roberts, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public news- papers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the county. A Copy - Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. S. 20. law2m
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 disor- ders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore- part 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, ob- structions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheu- matic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collec- tion 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. 2aw6m
For Sale or Lease,
A Lot of Ground on King street, two doors from Columbus street, fronting on King street 23 feet and running back 100 feet. It is allowed to be as valuable a lot as any in town that is unim- proved: it will be disposed of on very moderate terms. For further particulars apply to the Printer, or to Mr. Wm. Gore nearly opposite the said lot. July 18. ROBT. SMITH. 1aw
Twelve Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 21st inst. a negro man named GEORGE, calls himself George Dart. He is about 38 years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, slender made, very dark complexion, and shews his teeth very plain before, which are very white; he is very fond of spirituous liquors, and plays on the fiddle: had on a blue round about jacket and an old pair of cloth trousers. He was in Alexandria on the 21st inst. on board of a Schooner bound to the West Indies, chartered by Mr. John Dunlop of George Town, if he is not gone in the said sch't I expect he is now in that place. All masters of vessels, and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying off the said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or upon delivering him to the subscriber, with all reasonable charges paid. Mary Anne Fenwick. George Town, Potomac, Sept. 27. 1aw 3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES: he is a tall honey 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 loitering about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Ne- gro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office - price 50 cents, A TREATISE On Practical Farming:
Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz.
The use of Plaister of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures.
On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from De- caying, and
Farming in General.
By John A. Dinn, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. May 31. 2aw
Notice.
DURING my absence from this place, Joseph Gilpin is empowered to transact my business. Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 3. d
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