Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-26 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1803.
[No. 894.
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 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.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseys, Duffsils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elaticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silefia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 24.
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 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,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are-  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halithicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 24.
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.
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 ADDED A Sketch of the present state of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps, and a portrait of Sir RALPH ABENCOMBE. BY ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, in his Britannic Majesty's Service, and Knight of the Imperial Military Order of Maria Theresa.
September 21.
JAMES S. SCOTT
ACQUAINTS his friends and customers, that he will return to town on Monday or Tuesday next, when he will be ready to execute any orders with which he may be favoured. He will as usual have a handsome assortment of GOODS in his line, particulars of which will be mentioned on his return.
He will also give immediate employ to four good workmen.
Oct. 22.
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Lebeau, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, 5 hhds. } First quality 19 tierces, } Guadalupe Sugar. 79 bds.
They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bds. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell.
August 26. 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 hhds Muscovado Sugar, Beef and Pork, Coarse Salt, &c. J. G. LADD.
Late Publications, For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, during 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 Montaigne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound.
Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous 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 assortment 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, Webster's Dillworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spelling books, N. England and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's speaker, Monitor, Murray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Elop's fables, Aesop's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Walkden's best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, wafers, 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 dolls, each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the fife, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene—All new American Publications of merit are regularly received by Robert and John Gray, and may be had at their book store in King street at the same prices at which they sell were they are published.
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
For FREIGHT, (Coastways.)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER, ELYA DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 300 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, Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback. Oct. 20. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP Fair American, Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to
Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel,
160 tons Plaister of Paris.
For Sale,
THE SLOOP Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
ALSO,
The Schooner Lebeau, 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 hhds. 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,
TO EUROPE or the W. INDIES, The Ship Maria, SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, Burthen 1600 bds.
Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms 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 streets.
For sale on board said ship,
250 casks R. I. Lime, 100 bushels Potatoes, Few bales India Cottons. Oct. 10. d
FOR SALE,
A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted.—Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27. d
FOR SALE,
Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON.
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. 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 Sheeting,  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 general assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrafon and Smoot.
Oct. 6. d
For New-York,
The fast Sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL, Master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at McLean's wharf, or to
Philip Care, Union Street.
Who has for sale, 100 casks single and FF Powder, 50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger, 100 bds. do. Shad, 40 bds. do. Herrings, 3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and Best superfine Flour for family use. Oct. 18. d
Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO, burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hhds. or 2000 bds.
Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner RESOLUTION, Job Simmons, 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
The Ship United States,
Captain FINLEY, A regular Trader for Liverpool, will begin to discharge on Monday the 31 inst. and will be ready to receive 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 assortment 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 Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN, Capt. Bradford, A few hhds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co. Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO, ELEAZER FREEMAN Master; burthen 450 hhds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
For Freight or Charter,
(To any port in the West Indies or the U. States) THE SCH'R DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBLE, 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
For Boston,
The Sch'r ELIZABETH, Mirick Nickerson, Master: For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets.
J. G. LADD. Oct. 17. d

JAMES BACON, At his Store in King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
We the subscribers inform our customers and the public, that our Stores are open, and we expect to continue them open from this day.
John Janney Bennet & Watts Geo. N. Lyles James Russell R. T. Hoe & Co. W. Bartleman Janney and Paten J. & J. H. Tucker Joshua Riddle Bryan Hampson John Ramsey Joseph Dean Joseph Riddle & Co. Samuel Harper Carne & Slade W. Harper Roberts & Griffith Ricketts Newton & Co. J. & T. Vowell Philip Wanton Hamilton & Green Thomas Janney M c Knight & Stewart A. C. Cazenove Jonah Thompson & Son. Oct. 24. d4t.
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
JAMES GALT, Clock and Watch Maker, King Street, Next door to P. Sherron's, INFORMS his friends and the public that he has returned to town, and is ready to execute any orders in his line with which he may be favored. He has on Hand, A few warranted Silver Watches.—Also, Watch Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. Oct. 24. eo3t
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received per the Ann and the United States, from Liverpool, and the Atalanta, from London, a general assortment of FALL GOODS, which he is now opening and offers for sale on the usual terms. He has also received a case of Highly finished GUNS, amongst which are a few ducking pieces. Also, English Gunpowder in gr. casks, and shot in bags. Oct. 25. dzw taw zw
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insurance Company will be returned to its usual place on Wednesday, the 26.h inst. By Order, F. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Oct. 25. d
To Merchants. I WILL RENT for one year, or during my life, a HOUSE and LOT in the town of Stevensburg; there is a store room in the house well fitted for the reception of goods, a counting room adjoining the store, a large dining room and chamber, with two fire places below stairs, four lodging rooms, with two fire places and a passage above stairs, a large garret, and two large, dry cellars; a granary, kitchen, smoke house, stable, and a handsome falling garden. I have likewise, two lots well enclosed in the said town, and some vacant lots which I will rent with or separate from the above described lot. The stand for business is inferior to none in this place; the situation is high and remarkably healthy, and commands a fine prospect of the adjacent country and an extensive view of the Mountains. ELIZABETH TALLIAFERRO. Stevensburg, Culpepper County, October 24. dzw
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTE from the ship Ann, at Alexandria, JABEZ PALMER, a seaman belonging to said ship; he is about 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion; long, dark hair, dark eyes, and is a good featured man. He was seen in town about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and when seen had on a blue short jacket, dirty linen trowsers, and black round hat. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. Oct. 17. d7t CHAS. BRADFORD.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. Louisiana Treaty.
The following message was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Harvie, his Secretary: To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
In my communication to you, of the 17th instant, I informed you that Conventions had been entered into, with the government of France, for the session of Louisiana to the United States. These, with the advice and consent of the Senate, having now been ratified and my ratification exchanged for that of the First Consul of France in due form, they are communicated to you for consideration in your legislative capacity. You will observe that some important conditions cannot be carried into execution, but with the aid of the legislature; and that time presses a decision on them without delay.
The ulterior provisions also suggested in the same communication, for the occupation and government of the country, will call for early attention. Such information, relative to its government, as time and distance have permitted me to obtain, will be ready to be laid before you within a few days. But as permanent arrangements for this object may require time and deliberation, it is for your consideration whether you will not forthwith make such temporary provisions for the preservation, in the mean while, of order and tranquility in the country, as the case may require. TH: JEFFERSON. October 21st, 1803.
The message having been read, Mr. Huger hoped the reading of the treaty and conventions would be dispensed with, and that they would be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. Randolph hoped they would be read. The reading of course was proceeded with—which being finished, Mr. Randolph moved a reference of the Message, and of the document accompanying it, to the committee of the whole house on Monday; which motion was agreed to without a division.
Mr. Randolph begged leave to submit a resolution, arising out of the Message, which he hoped would be considered at that time, for the purpose of referring it to the same committee to whom had been just referred the Message.
Resolved , That provision ought to be made for carrying into effect the Treaty and Conventions concluded at Paris on the 30th of April, 1803, between the United States of America and the French Republic.
Referred to the same committee, without a division.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee to whom had been referred two propositions of amendment to the Constitution, made a report in part, as follows: The committee to whom were referred two resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of President and Vice-President, have according to order, had the same under consideration, and beg leave to submit the following report, in part,
Resolved , by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the different states as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three fourths of the said legislatures, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the said constitution, viz.
In all future elections of President and Vice-President the electors shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves—the person having a majority of all the electors appointed as President shall be the President; and if there shall be no such majority, the president shall be chosen from the highest numbers, not exceeding three, on the list for president, by the House of Representatives, in the manner directed by the constitution—the person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President, and in case of an equal number of votes for two or more persons for vice-president, they being the highest on the
list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President from those having such equal number, in the manner directed by the constitution.
Referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Leib said that during the last session a bill had passed the House for reducing the Marine Corps, but which had been arrested in the Senate. From the present circumstances of the country, it appeared to him a proper subject for consideration. He therefore submitted the following motion:
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the several acts relative to the establishment of a marine corps, and in an act fixing the rank and pay of the commanding officer of the corps of marines: and that the committee be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
Agreed to—Ayes 75, and a committee of five appointed, viz. Messrs. Leib, Jackson, Cutts, L. Williams and Olin.
Mr. Randolph said the House would recollect a report made during the last session, having relation to the subject of the message of the President, delivered that morning, which had been acted upon at late day. The report, it had been thought inexpedient to publish at that time. As tending to throw light on the important subject before the House, and as a very able composition of a gentleman not then in his place, (Mr. Nicholson) he thought it worthy of publication. He, therefore, moved its reference to the committee to whom the message had been committed, and would afterwards move that it should be printed for the use of the members.
The speaker doubted whether it was in order to receive such a motion respecting a paper which had been considered confidential.
Mr. Randolph said he would withdraw his motion for the present, and bring it forward at a future time in a less objectionable shape.
Mr. Gregg observed, that if his memory did not fail the injunction of secrecy was taken off, though there had been no resolution for printing the report. He regretted it had not been published last session. If his impression was correct, it might now be published.
Mr. Randolph said his friend from Pennsylvania would perceive a very cogent reason for not publishing the report at that time. Its contents rendered it inexpedient to publish it, till the negotiations then depending should be terminated one way or the other. That reason had ceased, and the report might therefore be published.—As it appeared necessary to clear the galleries before the injunction of secrecy could be taken off, he hoped that measure would be adopted before an adjournment took place. He would not, however, offer such motion until any other important business, coming before the House, might be attended to.
M. Dana enquired whether there was on the public journal any notice of the report alluded to. If there were, they could act upon it in public; if there were not, they could not act.
Mr. Griswold. What, Mr. Speaker, is the question before the House. The Speaker said there was no question before the House.
Mr. Griswold. The Speaker having decided that there is no question before the House, all this conversation is out of order.
Mr. Randolph. There is nobody out of order but the gentleman himself. His colleague asks if there is any mention of the report in the public journal. For answering his enquiry the Clerk is examining the journal. There is , therefore, a question before the house, and any member has a right to require that the Journal be examined, to determine his mind on the particular business.
Mr. Griswold was sorry to see a difference between the speaker, and the gentleman from Virginia. The Speaker says there is no question before the House, the gentleman from Virginia says there is one. It was very well for any gentleman requiring information contained in the journal to enquire of the Clerk. But he never knew before, that that made a motion.
Mr. Lyon saw no difference between the Speaker and the gentleman from Virginia.
The Clerk said there was no mention on the public journal, of the report.
Mr. Lyon moved that the doors be closed, for the purpose of taking off the injunction of secrecy:
Mr. Rodney was opposed to closing the doors. It might be proper to publish the report, but that could be directed at a future day. He felt very hostile to closing the
doors of that House except on important occasions.
The question was taken on Mr. Lyons motion, which was lost—Ayes 48,—Nocs 62.
Mr. Dawson, wished, as the injunction of secrecy could not be taken off with open doors, that they would be shut for that purpose; when he should move a resolution for taking off the injunction on all subjects before us at the last session.
The Speaker said the regular course would be to move a re-consideration of the motion for closing the doors.
Mr. Smilie hoped the House would re-consider the motion. He was no friend to shut doors; but it was apparent that the only way of giving publicity to the Report was to come to a resolution to that effect with closed doors.
After some further remarks, the question of re-consideration was taken and agreed to; as, also was the question for closing the doors.
The doors were then closed for a short time, and the injunction of secrecy respecting the report of the secret Committee taken off, and the Report ordered to be printed.
FROM THE BALANCE.
A philosophical Deduction from the Doctrine of Materialism.
EVERY man in a free country, whether he be gentle or simple, has an undoubted right to offer his wares at public market; and even though they should appear unfashionable and bungling, if they had been wrought according to his best skill, it would be cruelly hard to hiss him out of the market place. Just so it ought to be respecting intellectual manufactures. If a man is persuaded that he has started a good thought, or made an important and useful discovery, and is conscientiously constrained to disburden his mind, he seems entitled to indulgence and civil usage, even tho' the thought should prove to be stale, or the discourse trivial and useless.
Without further prologue, information is respectfully given to the public, that a discovery in natural philosophy has lately occurred to their humble servant, which he verily believes to be in a manner new. Even Newton, in all his profound researches, had probably overlooked it. After adjusting a single preliminary, I will proceed to the main object.
The dignified pride of a philosopher's mind on originating a discovery in the principles or operations of nature, and the lusciousness of his ideas while fondly anticipating immortal fame, are truly indescribable: but I will not dissemble it, that however elated my own mind had been in the first instance—however, in the moment of new-born rapture, I might instinctively have clapped my hand upon my forehead, and fancied that I perceived immortal laurels budding and growing there, my towering hopes have been in no inconsiderable measure, blighted by the following ominous incident.
Filled with the thoughts of my own growing importance, and constrained to give some vent to my delicious sensations, I could think of no one so proper for a confidant and adviser, as my uncle Richard Sober. Uncle Richard has had excellent advantages of education—he has a strong mind, but his conceptions are singular; and tho' a warm friend, within a very narrow circle, he seems to be disgusted with mankind generally, and his remarks upon them are, I conceive, much too severe.
Well, uncle Richard, said I, there has occurred to me a wonderful discovery in natural philosophy, and I confidently presage that it will make my fortune and immortalize my name. I then proceeded to state to him minutely the nature of my discovery and its probable importance to the human race; and, in the fullness of my heart, I could not help mentioning that my mind had fluctuated whether to transmit it to the English Royal Society, whether to communicate it to some learned Society in this country, or whether to publish it in a newspaper; and that I had almost concluded to have it published in the Balance, believing that from thence it might catch the notice of some of the literati and obtain a general circulation. In further opening the secret recesses of my mind, I frankly declared that I had deliberated, whether to honor my production with my real name, or to publish it under a fictitious signature; and that the latter method, all things duly considered, had been preferred, because it might afford me a fund of amusement; as some would impute this new philosophical discovery to some fellow of the Royal Society in England, or to some academecian in Paris; others to some distinguished character in this country, who has reaped the first honors from several Universities; finally I remarked, that, after a thousand conjectures had been made, and a hundred pamphleteer and newspaper battles had been fought in vindication of the opposite prevailing opinions concerning the person of the author, I would then, to the astonishment of both parties, come forward with my proper name, and fix the attention, as well of Europe, as of America on myself. This harangue, which, from a kind of preternatural flow of animal spirits, I had delivered with uncommon fluency, was succeeded by a long pause. I had fixed my eyes steadfastly upon uncle Richard, and soon perceived in his countenance such symptoms of disapprobation, as stung me to the very heart; at length, after I had urged him to give his opinion, he thus began,

Dear nephew, quoth uncle Richard, I thought you had more sense than to be a philosopher. Whip me any son of mine, that should pretend to philosophy. Why, philosophers are more plenty, now-a-days, than potatoes, but are much less valuable. Time was, when philosophy was held in deserved veneration; when philosophers were rare, profound, and highly esteemed; but now any empty fellow who has dipped into a few superficial books, instantly dubs himself a philosopher, and deals out his dogmas with much more pomposity, than did Descartes or Newton. Formerly, philosophy was usefully and laudably employed as a hand-maid to religion; but now these stalks over the world a hideous monster called philosophy, that furiously attacks the most venerable, the most sacred institutions, and threatens to demolish the great pillars of mortality and social order. And how many do we behold opening warehouses of philosophy, whose whole stock consists of scraps, shreds and gleanings from infidel publications? How many do we see neglecting the proper business of their callings, demoralizing their neighbours, and wasting their time, in what their vanity call philosophical disputes and disquisitions? Take my advice, nephew, and never affect to be more knowing than your neighbours; the world has become too wise to be instructed. If you have knowledge in any superior degree, keep it to yourself, as you would keep your watch, in a private pocket. But, especially don't set yourself up for a philosopher: I had rather see you honestly pursuing even the lowest useful calling that can be named."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26.
HEALTH OFFICE, OCTOBER 26.
The Committee of Health report NO deaths, for the 24 hours, ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
NOTICE. From existing appearances it is probable the Committee of Health will cease from their labours at the end of this week. All persons having claims against them are therefore requested to bring them forward for settlement in the course of this week—such as are not presented in that time will be considered as given for the use of the Poor.
By order of the Board, S. SNOWDEN, Sec'y.
By the arrival of the Polly, from Bermuda, we have received the following information:—On the 1st of October, the schooner Harmony, of Nantucket, William Googin, master, from Bonavista bound to Nantucket, struck a rock, S. W. four leagues from Bermuda, and stove her stern and bow in, could not keep her above water, about 20 hours after the captain and crew were taken off by the ship Recovery, captain Croker, from New Brunswick, and brought in to Bermuda. Left the schooner Harmony with 5 feet of water in her hold, and the salt mostly gone.
Congress of the United States.
Minutes of the Proceedings of Congress taken for the Alexandria Advertiser.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24.
The House on motion of Mr. Dawson, went into a Committee of the whole, on the State of the Union—and Mr. Varnum took the chair. Mr. Dawson moved, that the Committee proceed upon the following report which he presented on Friday, viz. "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress Assembled; two-thirds of the House concurring, that the following Article be proposed to the Legislatures of the different States, which, when ratified by three-fourths of the said Legislatures, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the said Constitution, viz. "In future, Elections for President and Vice President, the Electors shall name in their ballots the persons voted for as President; and in distinct ballots, the persons voted for as Vice-President; of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same State with themselves—the person having a majority of all the Electors for President, to be President; and if there is no such majority, the President shall be chosen from the highest number; not exceeding three on the List for President by the House of Representatives, in the manner directed by the Constitution." Mr. Clay of Pennsylvania, moved an amendment, to strike out from the word "President," and to insert in substance, that if no person should have such majority, that then the House of Representatives should choose by ballot from the two having the greatest number of votes; and if two or more, in like manner shall have an equal number; that the House shall choose by ballot out of the whole. This caused a very lengthy debate, in which various amendments and arguments were offered upon the mode to be adopted for the future choice of President and Vice-President, without any principle being fixed, or any motion carried—at length Mr. Randolph moved, and Mr. Hu-
ger seconded a motion, That the Committee do rise. Ayes 60—Nees 55. Mr. Varnum therefore left the chair, and Mr. Griswold (Connecticut) rose and said, that in advertising to the Message of the President, respecting the Treaty and purchase of Louisiana; he thought it required great time and consideration, and that it is recommended, that a temporary provision should be made to carry the same into effect. This being the case, the subject must come immediately before the House; and, it therefore becomes us, (continued Mr. Griswold) to know whether we have obtained any New Territory or new Subjects to govern; for until this shall be evident, it will be unnecessary to make a provision. It did not to him appear, that we had obtained any new territory or subjects, as by the 2d Article of the Treaty, Spain is to cede to France six months after the ratification of the Treaty, upon certain conditions the Territory of Louisiana. Now it does not appear, that those conditions are complied with; and if so, France has no title, and of course the United States can derive no title from France. We ought to have such documents laid before us, as will clearly show where the title is vested. The treaty between France and Spain, refers to that between France and the United States, and only part of that treaty is named in ours. It is a part of our title, like title deeds to an estate, and without it, we have no title, if we contract before Spain makes the session. He wished to know of the President, whether we are to take our title of France or Spain, for it would be useless to provide, until we know whether we have a title or not.
Mr. Griswold therefore moved, "That the President be requested to lay before this House, copies of the Deed of cession of Louisiana, from Spain to France, if any such there be; together, with all other documents relating thereto, in order to ascertain, whether we have acquired any new territory by the late Treaty with France."
Mr. Randolph opposed the motion, in a speech of considerable length; which, with many others on this important occasion, we shall hereafter detail. Messrs. Griswold, Goddard, Elliot and Thatcher, spoke at length, and with great ability in favour of the motion; and Messrs. Randolph, Smilie, Mitchell and Nicholson, against it.
At a late hour the House was counted, when the motion was lost. Ayes 57—Nees 59. The House rose at six o'clock.
Extract of a letter from a respectable Merchant at New Orleans dated September 1, 1803.
"I hope Congress will mind the great prospect which is now before us, and will seize on an opportunity (the best which could be offered) to quicken and extend immensely the advantages derived from the acquisition of Louisiana. That once so brilliant colony of the French, St. Domingo, is no more; part of its inhabitants have already fled: and the remainder will soon be constrained to leave it forever. I heard that the government of Cuba has it in contemplation to try to fix them there: But I am of opinion that if an invitation was made, and proper encouragements offered on the part of the United States, the whole mass of those emigrants would prefer living under our laws rather than trust the Spanish government. These men are unquestionably the most skillful of all the Colonists in the art of cultivating the sugar cane, and manufacturing sugar. There is no doubt but where ever they may establish themselves, and find proper encouragement and a good soil, they will in the course of a few years, create half the former wealth of St. Domingo. The benefit arising to us from such a settlement, in point of agriculture, is incalculable; as to our trade, what has accrued to the wealth of some of our towns out of the French emigration, may enable every body to form an idea of what Louisiana, and of course our commerce with it, might reap by such an influx of settlers, with the scattered wrecks of their fortunes. Having such a dismal experience of the impossibility of ever being restored to their former estates, having gone through an endless train of disappointments and misfortunes, they would better know than any other people, what value to set upon our laws, and would be a most proper medium to form the public mind of the present inhabitants of Louisiana, and teach them how to cherish the happiness of becoming a part of our union. I leave it with you to draw all the political inferences of such a transfer of the most part of the agriculture whereby St. Domingo flourished, into our dominions; whilst at the same time such a measure, no less generous than political, would draw closer the ties of friendship between France and us, and entirely obtain the applause of every other government. Nations seldom meet with such opportunities of promoting their interests without exciting the jealousy of others. I think you will find it an easy matter to convince some of our representatives of the vast importance of the subject, and persuade them to bring it before Congress."
PARTY , said a great man, ought to be subservient to Principle, not Principle to Party." We shall be glad to see the man who has the stupidity or hardihood to deny so obvious a truth. But while none will deny it in the abstract, we find many acting in contradiction to it. What do we even see now? We see the whole power of this great Empire deposited in the hands of a party, to which the Chief Magistrate is himself attached; and that power converted into an instrument to perpetuate the possession of it in that party. We see every measure which artful policy can suggest, and intrigue effect, put in practice,
merely to fence that party, to give them a decided influence over the representation of the country, and to secure them by stratagem and trick from the fate which they are conscious must soon await them if the people are permitted to express their will in the form prescribed by the Federal Constitution. A certain builder erected a street in Dublin; and whether it was to indulge caprice or to exhibit a novelty in architecture, so contrived it, that by the intimate contiguation of each house with the rest, it must of necessity happen, that if one house fell, the whole side of the street must tumble down along with it. This was so obvious to every person skilled in the science, that an eminent architect offered to lay a wager of ten thousand pounds, that with a saw, a rope, and three men, he could pull down the whole side of the street in one hour, having no more to do than to cut the corner pillar and draw it from under the house it helped to support.
This was a great error in building a street; but in the constitution of a government, to have all the parts balanced and dependent on each other, demonstrates great wisdom in the constructors, evinces simplicity in the design, shews that it is perfect and compleat without having any superfluous machinery, and imposes the necessity of abstaining from innovation or pruning. This, we take it, may be said of the Federal Constitution: The saw was put into it when the Judiciary Bill passed; and in making the proposed alteration, the faction may be said to be fastening the rope with which they and their myriads will, without the least difficulty, pull down the whole structure to the ground.
THE TWO LAWYERS AND COUNTRY MAN.
Two Lawyers, riding out of Town, O'ertook an honest country clown, And riding up each side his mule, One cries; well Hodge—most knave or fool? Quoth Hodge, I cannot say in troth, But think I'm just between them both.
Five women were lately tried at Patna, in Hindostan, on charges of sorcery, and being found guilty, were put to death. The governor general being informed of the circumstances, ordered all the principal persons who had composed the tribunals to be apprehended, and arranged before the circuit court of Patna, on charges of the murder of these women; and the court adjudged them to suffer death.
It appeared, however, that this custom had prevailed time immemorial; several of the witnesses remembered numerous instances of persons having been put to death by the Bramins for sorcery, and one of them proved, that his own mother had been tried and executed as a witch—the government therefore pardoned the offenders; but to prevent the recurrence of circumstances so disgraceful to humanity, a proclamation has been issued, declaring that any one forming a tribunal for the trial of persons charged with witchcraft, or encouraging in any act to deprive such persons of life, shall be deemed guilty of murder, and suffer the penalty attached to that offence.
RECIPE For the Bilious Cholic, and the Dysentery. By Doctor USHER of Connecticut.
Dissolve in keen vinegar as much common table salt as will, when put in an open bottle, ferment and work itself clear. The bottle should be nearly full, that it may discharge the foam; this done bottle it for use, let the person affected, take a large spoonful of the vinegar in about a gill of boiling water, or at least as hot as he can drink it, until he finds relief. It will effectually remove the cause in either case, although the patient may be so far relaxed as to die with weakness. The same remedy is excellent in the Common Cholic. (Luzerne Federalist.)
John and James H. Tucker HAVE FOR SALE, Seven Hundred Spanish Hides, 35 hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10,000 lbs Green Coffee, 9 hhds. Surinam Molasses, 20 qr. casks Malaga Wine, 2000 bushels Allum Salt, and Groceries as usual. Also—74 hhds. containing 40,000 lbs. Green Coffee, subject to drawback. Oct. 24. eozw
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 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 raving 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. e2
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days, Their Fall supply of Goods: Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coats, jags, fearnoughs, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thickets, cadders, kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, seine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks. And have on Hand, 70 hhds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels Salt. Oct. 26. d
PATENT SHOT Assorted, from BB a No. 5—best English Gunpowder F and FF. 20,000 lbs. Green Coffee, 20 hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar, 10 pipes fine old Port Wine, 30 hhds. and qr. casks Catalonia, 30 qr. casks choice Sherry, 20 do. Lisbon of a superior quality, 10 pipes London particular Madeira, 20 qr. casks rich Malaga, And a general assortment of Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries offered for sale by R. B. Jameson. Oct. 26. eozw
M. EAKIN, Confectioner, King-Street, HAS returned to town, and respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has for sale every article generally in his line. Also, a variety of choice FRUIT. Oct. 26. dzw
For NEW-YORK, The Sch't HARMONY, will sail in all next week. For Freight or passage apply to the master on board at Merchants' Wharf, or to John Tucker. Oct. 26. e3
JONAH THOMPSON & SON HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax Street. Oct. 26. d3m
ADAM LYNN Has received, per the ship United States , from Liverpool, an elegant assortment of Jewelry, Plated Ware, Japanned and Hardware, which he offers for sale on low terms, at his Jewelry and Hardware Store, King Street, consisting of the following articles: GOLD broaches, rings, bracelets, watch chains, seals and keys; PLATED tea sets, cafors, salts, candlesticks, snuffers and trays, &c.; JAPPANED tea and coffee urns, tea trays, cafors, cake, spice and sugar boxes, bread, knife and snuffer trays, plate warmers and cheese wagons—Pen and Sportmans' knives, razors, cafors, green and white ivory and other table and desk knives and forks, green wire feeders, chamber bells, shovels and tongs, brass canisters, steel snuffers, fatten wood and mahogany knife cases and tea caddies, leather backgammon boards,assage lamps with fixtures complete; powder flasks, shot belts.
PATENT SHOT: Gold and silver watches, epaulets, lace, cord, thread and spangles; silver desk knives and forks, butter and cheese knives, ink flasks and ladies measures, with a number of other articles. ALSO, A very large assortment of SILVER PLATE , consisting of coffee and tea pots, sugar bowls and cream ewers, spoons, &c. And a consignment of one case of Jewelry which will be sold very low. He is in daily expectation of an assortment of Guns and Pistols, and continues to manufacture every article in the Gold & Silversmith's Business, in the most approved style. Oct. 26. e3
BELL and WRAY Have received in addition to their former, a neat assortment of Superfine and second cloths, kerseymeres, swandowns, king, queen, constitution and Neilson cords, coatings, flannels, blankets, plains, kerseys, hosiery, chintzes, calicoes, embossed, black, drab, glazed cambric, and tamboured muslins, Irish linens, ticklenburgs, oznaburgs, plattillas, russells, calimancoes, lumberzers, lutestring, kid and Morocco shoes and slippers, with a variety of articles too tedious to enumerate, which is offered for sale at their usual low prices for cash or country produce—they offer their sincere acknowledgements to a generous public for past favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices, to merit continuance. N. B. They daily expect a further supply of the above articles, and have on hand part of a bale of Negro Cottons which will be made an object to country purchasers. October 26. e24w

WILLIAM RAY HAS OPENED A GRU... 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, D... 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, braml'd 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 Noyean, 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 17. 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 trusses threads, 30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles, 10 bhs. 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 26. 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 Hopkins, 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 pos- sibly 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 Hopkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock. Philip R. Fendall, } Ex'ors. Robert Young, } William Waters, } Sept. 29. d Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
JAMES RUSSEL Has imported in the ship Ann, captain Bradford, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, Amongst which are striped and rose blankets, ker- seys, half thick and plains, doubled milled De- vonshire kerseys, coarse and fine broad cloths, flushings, plain and striped coatings, baizes and flannels, wildbores and bombazetts, which he is now opening, and offers for sale, by the piece or retail, at his store in Fairfax Street. He is in daily expectation of German, E. India, Russia, and other GOODS, to complete his assortment. Oct. 11. I.M.P.
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
Merchant's Attend!! THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT of GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry good business. If not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and show the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenaghan. The above property was adver- tised for sale on the 12th of the present month, but has been necessarily post- poned. October 22. dts.
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- nynore 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
LECTURES. IN a science so various and complicated as the present system of the LAW, nothing which tends to facilitate the progress of the student can be deemed useless. It is with this view that the subscriber proposes to deliver, the ensuing winter, (and if suitable encouragement offers, annually) A course of Lectures, On Education, Belles Letters, Com- position, History and Law. The subscriber means to divide the same into two distinct courses. The object of this division is, that such young gentlemen who are designed to fill stations in active life, distinct from those of the learned professions, may resort to that course of lectures which will be delivered without a re- lation to the LAW, which will be the sole foun- dation of the other. If the plan should meet with success, the sub- scriber contemplates furnishing, next winter, a handsome library, for the use of such gentlemen as feel desirous of patronizing the undertaking. The municipal laws of each state will then be provided—That students at law from any part of the United States will find it their interest to re- pair to the metropolis to pursue their studies; where they will have the advantage of attending the congressional debates. The facility of access which the houses of con- gress offer, is a circumstance peculiarly advan- tageous to the student, and the youthful pleader, not only from the light which is thrown in the course of debate on controverted questions of law; not only to be derived from witnessing the eager contests, the vigorous attacks, the wary methods of defence, exhibited by men of the most conspi- cuous talents, rivals alike in abilities and inter- est; but especially from this consideration, that the speakers are, in general, exempted by the na- ture of their functions, from those defects to which pleaders are peculiarly exposed. The LECTURES will commence the first week in December next, and continue until twelve dis- tinct Lectures in each course shall have been deli- vered. The terms may be known by application per- sonally, or by letters post-paid to ROBERT WARE PEACOCK. Attorney at Law. City of Washington, Oct. 7. m&h 11.D. Arcanum Tincture. JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE By R. and J. GRAY, THE Tinctura, purpureo folio aspero, of DR. WITHERING. Or, The consumptive patient's infallible restora- tive. Sept. 19. W. and S. 1aw7t
Just Received, 10 chests Bohea, } TEAS 8 do. Souchong } of late importations and excellent quality. Apply next door below Col. Gilpin's, in King Street, to John Potts. Sept. 1. d3t 2wa
BELL & WRAY, Respectfully inform the citizens of Alexandria, and the public in general, that they have re- ceived, and offer for Sale, at the house lately oc- cupied by Dr. Hall, opposite Mr. Randolph Mott's Tavern, (formerly Mr. Heiskell's) a neat assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, consisting of Cloths, Caf- simeres, Marseilles, King and Queens Cords, Irish Linens, Placillas, Ticklenburg, Hessians, Osna- burgs, Chintzes, Calicoes, Dimities, coloured and white Cambric, tamboured and lappet Mullins, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Court, York and High Heels, with a variety of other articles, too ted- ious to enumerate, which they are enabled to sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce. Sept. 9. 21w3m
By Authority. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.    1 Prize of 20,000   1 do. 10,000   2 do. 5000 are 10,000   5 do. 1000 5000   10 do. 500 5000   25 do. 200 5000   200 do. 100 20,000   200 do. 50 10,000   200 do. 25 5000   2500 do. 20 50,000   4000 do. 15 60,000   1st dr. tic't after 2000 500   1st do. 4000 500   1st do. 6000 500   1st do. 8000 500   1st do. 10,000 500   1st do. 12,000 500   1st do. 15,000 500   1st do. 18,000 500   1st do. 20,000 2000   1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000   7154 Prizes, 210,000   13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.   21,000 Tickets at 10 dols. each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the com- pletion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Right Rev. Bishop Garrel, Rev. Francis Beeson, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Livers, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell, Managers. Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Wash- ington and Co. Fairfax Street, Alexandria. August 13. raw
A Journeyman Currier WANTED. A person of the above profession, a com- plete workman, will meet with encouragement by applying to George Heiskell, Fredericksburg. Oct. 8. d6t
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 va- rious articles in their trade: among which are wheat fans, on the most improved construction; mill screens, rolling and standing; shakes for In- dian meal, riddles and sieves for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, gunpowder, flax, clover and timothy feeds; wire safes, woven wire for cellar and spring house windows, &c. Orders for the above will be thankfully received and duly attended to by West and Smith. N. B. For the convenience of customers, Joseph and John Trimble, No. 18, Chesapeake, are autho- rized to receive and execute orders for Sept. 19. W. and S. 1aw7t
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner Young Lyon, FIELDER LUCKETT, master; burthen 1000 bhs. For further particulars enquire of the master, or Dan. M'Clean.
WILLIAM HODGSON OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimere, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices. Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfhicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon. A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogsheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES. For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate pos- session given. d
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS, A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundice and Bilious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundice and Bilious 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 jaundice and bilious 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 sour, bilious 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. August 2. 2aw6m
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
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankian upper jacket, ticklet waistcoat, new ticklenburg trow- sers and a new wool hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone tow- ards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all rea- sonable charges. CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15. d2t eo
Stoughton's Bitters. During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS, (imported from London) will be found of great service, as pre- ventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition in the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the con- stitution, 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 free- tions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles, at one fourth of the for- mer charge for the same in vials, at S. Snow- den's Printing Office, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also at A. BUCK's, Fredericksburg. Oct. 3. 2