Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-09-18 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1804.
[No. 1091.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierses and bds. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Nigs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are
Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffel, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimacces, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
CLERMONT,
THE place where the Rev. Mr. Davis lately lived, about four miles from Alexandria, will be leased to a good tenant who will keep the place in good repair, and comply with the terms of the lease; to such a tenant I will lease the place for fourteen years from January next. The house will be put in good repair for the reception of a careful tenant, and none else need apply. Any person who wishes to become the tenant will call on the subscriber who will show the place.
This place is handsomely situated, having a good view of Alexandria from the house, and a very large meadow about two hundred yards below, excellent well water and two good springs, with an ice house and every convenience necessary for a gentleman farmer. For terms apply to B. Dulany.
N.B. The dwelling has twelve rooms in it, and two passages. Shuter's Hill, Aug. 17. d4w
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK , about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, one hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting.
July 11. d ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTON and STEWART , for a BOOK entitled,
THE SKELETONS:
Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected. In two Parts.
Part I. The Arminian, or doctrine of Universal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, condemned, executed, and anatomized. Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scripture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country. Conditions, &c. are left at the above store.
It is the opinion of several respectable clergymen, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it manifestly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free will and universal redemption is unfounded. Sept. 1. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber, 100 pieces brown Russia Sheeting, 50 do. white do. 100 do. broad Diapers, 125 do. narrow do. 71 do. broad Russia Linens, 100 bolts Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens do. 2000 pieces Nankeens, 10 chests fresh Hyson Tea, 2 tons Cordage assorted. John G. Ladd.
JAMES BACON, AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street, Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong
TEAS Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brufels, Lisbon, Malaga and Port
WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts
RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Salad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Polano Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and nister rs,
Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c. As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families and in consequence thereof taken every pain, possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKEENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. Battas, 1 do. Emertys, 1 do. blue Gurrabs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 facks Sage 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of
5 bales Battas, 5 do. Emertys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Cassias, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 sets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Seal Leather. June 4. d
For Sale or Freight,
The Schooner BETSEY, of New Bedford, Weston Howland, Master; burthen 75 tons, or about 600 bds. 5 years old, well found, and now in good condition for sea. Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 11. d
For BOSTON,
The Sch'r SALLY, JAMES BACON, Jun. MASTER, will sail in six days, and will take a few barrels freight on low terms. Apply to, Lawrafon & Fowle, Who have now landing from said Schooner at Lawrafon and Smoot's Wharf, and for sale at their store on said Wharf, 50 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 200 Reams Wrapping Paper, 20 bds. Boston Beef, 30 do. do. Bay Mackerel, 20 do. Pork, Young Hyson Tea, And a few bds. N. E. Rum.
For New-York and Boston,
The fast sailing, copper bottomed brig HARMONY, Robert B. Hall, master; will be ready to receive FREIGHT in a few days.—Apply as above. Sept. 8. d
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Sloop LITTLE JIM, Thomas V. Butler, Master; burthen about 400 bds. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or
Daniel Murgatroyd, King Street.
Who has for Sale,
Berber Gurrabs, Nimpofakie Coffas, Chittabully Battas, Champore Coffas, Jantally Mamoodys, Johanna Lawns, Table Cloths, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Country Gin, and A few bds. N. York Cargo Pork. July 25. d
The Ship United States,
arrived at Liverpool on the 7th June, having a passage of 27 days from the Capes, and was preparing for the reception of FALL GOODS for Alexandria and George Town. We expect her early in September and wish to provide a return Cargo for Liverpool; but if this cannot be accomplished, we will take FREIGHT for Cowes and a market or direct to a port in Holland. We request an early application in order that we may give her dispatch as a regular trader.
We want to purchase 30,000 white oak barrel Staves. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Aug. 13. d
For Charter to Europe,
THE SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN, T. Woodhouse, Master: lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf in complete order, and ready to take in a cargo immediately. Apply to James Wilson. Aug. 30. d
For Freight or Charter,
To any Port in Europe, The fine burthensome Ship COLUMBIA, Captain HAYDEN. Will flow about four hundred hogheads Tobacco. For terms apply to Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 1. d
For CHARTER,
The fine, new American Ship ORB, Captain FARLEY, About 450 hogheads burthen; Now lying in Baltimore—will take a cargo to any port in Europe, and can proceed immediate ly. For terms apply to. William Hodgson. Aug. d
For Freight (Coastwise)
The fast sailing Schooner SYREN, Burthen nine hundred barrels, John Manjrew, master. Now ready to receive a cargo and has good accommodations for passengers.—Apply to John G. Ladd. Sept. 10. d
To be Rented,
THE HOUSE formerly occupied by the subscriber on Wolfe Street, having every convenience for a genteel family, with a large productive garden; the situation healthy and the house remarkably cool in the summer season. For particulars apply to John C. Vowell. June 23. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received by the brig Rachel from Cadiz, FRESH LEMONS And Muscadet and Bloom RAISINS, by the box or retail.
Very nice, fresh OLIVES by the jar: And from Amsterdam, by the Brother's Return,
REAL HOLLAND GIN, EMPTY GIN CASES, And GLASS WARE assorted. On Hand, as usual,
Oranges, Limes, Tamarinds, Nuts, Fruit, Spanish Segars (first quality) by the box or retail, with all kind of GROCERIES. ALSO,
Fine fat Mackarel and Old Codfish, for family use. Abel Willis. August 20. d
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD, (Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r Sparrow from Antigua, 4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bds. Limes, packed in their natural soil, 49 boxes Muscadet and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry Wine of a superior quality, And real Holland Gin. Has always on Hand, Agents' Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c. The above articles are all in fine and of excellent quality. Aug. 22. d
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of The Harbour of St. John's, IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and code of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets. By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings. Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12. d
JAMES SANDERSON,
At his store the corner of King and Fairfax streets.
OFFERS FOR SALE,
The following articles of the best quality: London P. Madeira Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Old Sherry in quarter casks, Dry Lisbon do. Old Port in bottles, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Loaf Sugar, British Sail Canvas, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Russia do. first quality, Juniper Berries in bags, Coarse Hats in cases, Pickle and Preserving Pots, Jugs, &c. Aug. 8. d

FROM THE BALANCE.
The greater the truth the greater the libel.
CANTO THE FIRST.
TO tell a falsehood, has a virtue grown: To tell the truth a crime, but lately known. At none but liars now are deemed wife, I hope to flourish yet by telling lies. Thrice happy time! when th' establish'd laws In truth's old charter has discover'd flaws; Since, in this country, it is deem'd no sin To publish falsehoods, I shall now begin: I first declare, I fondly love at heart, That boast of human nature, Bonaparte; Tho' rumour says, I don't believe it yet That he, in Egypt, worship'd Mahomet; Nor do I believe, 'midst all his wondrous works, That he has poison'd Frenchmen, murder'd Turks:
His great industry is by all men known— He did three Consuls' business quite alone: We know not where the other two have gone, As we have lately heard of only one; But we presume that, for some future day, He does reserve them safely stow'd away, The Emperor the Consul disavows— Th' imperial greatness no such name allows. What title best can suit the sun of Mars, Life of the sun and ruler of the stars: Beneath the mighty canopy of skies, No title adequate on record lies.
Let George's valor now recorded be, Whose coward heart trusts not one ship to sea; Since Dry Docks were found out, he deem'd it wise
To lay them up, lest he might sacrifice The public treasure, and be deem'd a fool By those who count by Mammoth's saving rule. Th' imperial boats may now with safety ride, From Gallia's coast unto Britannia's side, The Emperor may at St. James's dine, On good plumb pudding, roast beef, and wine, Where he will soon old George's slaves harangue, And give them a free choice to starve or hang; Or those who by pure poison choose to die, To Shakespeare's Catiffs safely may apply, Who from its sale may weighty profits draw, Free from the penalty of Mammoth's law, Or they may follow his triumphant cars, With loud hozannas to the son of Mars; Consign their treasure to his Godlike care, And in return receive this bill of fare: To Englishmen he'll grant to feast a while On the best frogs in all the British isle; Such delicacies must afford relief To stomachs surfeited with fat roast beef: To Irishmen he will assign a dish, As good as any Irish heart can wish. And said with them to be a fav'rite joint— Good bog potatoes, with a souce call'd point: The Caledonians he'll allow to take One half their usual quantum of oat cake; And then in merry mood may trip their heels, To Carmagnoles instead of highland reels; To the plain honest simpletons of Wales, He will assign good leeks and unctious snails. There let them all to take their comfort stay— Columbia's genius calls the muse away. Hail happy nation! more than happy land! Where Wisdom guides, and courage holds command,
Laws human and divine fulfill'd complete, And public virtue rides the car of state. Here public officers, of all degrees, Transact the public business without fees; Yet soon grow very rich, tho' poor they were, And, like camels fattened on the air. I hope the public may excuse my take, If any truths I've written thro' mistake, The public good was all I had in view, And having had but little else to do, I judged the cause did some more aid require, And therefore volunteer'd myself a
LIAR.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
DUELLING,
CONSIDERED IN ITS ORIGIN AND CONSEQUENCES, &c.
The bloody hand, with ruffian knife, Is drawn against his neighbour's life, And never scruples to descend, Into the bosom of a friend; A firm, fast friend by vice allied, And to thy secret service tied, In whom no murders breed no awe, If properly secured from law.
Churchill's Duellist, v. 3. p. 72.
MEN in the aggregate, as well as the individual, are subject to fits of delirium, to have their minds biassed by improper causes, which leave impressions nearly indelible by reason or the powerful motives of religion, respect and submission to divine laws, one of which is, that no one has a right to deprive himself or fellow of earthly existence, yet this sacred law is almost daily infringed by duellists, more instigated by resentment and apprehension of worldly censure, than deterred by a dread of incurring their creator's displeasure. Private
Just received and for Sale, A few excellent Smoaked Salmon and nice table Cod Fish. A. WILLIS. Sept. 10. d
FOR SALE, A likely negro Woman with her two female children. Enquire of the Printer. September 12. d2w
JUST RECEIVED, By the Rachel from Cadiz, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 48 boxes Muscadel and Bloom RAISINS, 70 Jars of Olives—all in fine order. T. SIMMS. Aug. 20. d
A CARGO Of coarse LIVERPOOL SALT, just received and now ready to be delivered from on board the ship Columbia, capt. Hayden, at Harper's wharf, and for sale by Ricketts, Newton and Co. Sept. 1. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street, AN ELEGANT EDITION OF THE HOLY BIBLE. In four handsome Octavo Volumes—Price, well bound, Ten Dollars.
This edition is now offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country.
A GOLD MEDAL was given to Robert Carr, the Printer of this Bible, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of Printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
District of Columbia—To Wit: WHEREAS William Follin has by his petition in writing, applied to the Hon. Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the Assistant Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is now in actual confinement in the jail of the county of Alexan- dria, at the suit of J. W. and S. Leonard and Company, and that being unable to discharge said Leonard and Co.'s claim, with others against him, has offered to deliver up, for the use of his creditors, all his property real, personal and mix- ed: Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said William Follin, to attend at the Court House in the town of Alexandria, on Tuesday the 25th inst. between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and 2 o'clock in the evening of that day, to show cause why said prisoner shall not be discharged according to law, By Order.
G. Deneale, c. e. Sept. 14. d4t
A few hundred barrels of PRIME HERRINGS, FOR SALE BY Bell & Wray, September 4. eu
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
On the sixth day of November next, if fair, if not on the next fair day, on the premises, at the intersection of Water and Wolfe Streets, in the town of Alexandria,
SUNDRY LOTS, with some improvements, belonging to the heirs of Jonathan Hall, deceased. A small part of the purchase money will be required on making a good title; for the remainder a liberal credit will be given. By order of the Heirs.
George Gilpin. Sept. 5. 1awda
Will be offered for Sale, To the highest bidder, on the 1st day of Novem- ber next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the Little Falls of Potomac,
That noted and valuable Shad and Herring Fishery, called MIDDLE ROCKS and also one half of the POT ROCK, and UPPER HERRING POINT. Half of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the balance in one year from the purchase.
Charles L. Broadwater. Sept. 13. 12w3t
Ten Dollars Reward. ABSCONDED about eight days ago from the subscriber's service, a bright Mulatto Slave, called HARRISON:
He is about 22 or 23 years of age, tall and thin. He has been seen in the neighbourhood of West End within a day or two.
The above reward will be given to any person who will lodge him in the jail of Alexandria, or in my possession.
William Hodgson. Sept. 10. d
insanity ends with life, public may continue for ages, as in the present case.
Duelling originated with men living in a state of brutish nature, more governed by prejudices and passions, than by the exer- cise of that noble faculty which distinguishes them from animals.
The practice was introduced into the middle and southern states of Europe by a swarm of barbarians, that rushed from the Hyperborean regions, on the decline of the of the Western or Roman Empire, and torrentlike, carried devastation wherever they spread, blending liberty, or rather li- centiousness, with slavery; the first in their own persons, the other in the conquered; yet too haughty to submit to the ruler of their own choice, unless his decisions cor- responded with their desires, or could be enforced by superior power. These petty tyrants, rugged as the crimes they came from, considered military prowess as the only virtue; horsemanship, and the use of the sword and lance as the only objects of education; too haughty to submit their differences to civil process, they acknow- ledged no court but the listed field, where cased in steel, strength and experience, sometimes accident determined the litiga- tion. Possibly the practice received coun- tenance from the challenge between Charles the 5th, and Francis King of France, which though it did not produce a combat was a bad sample, exhibited by two monarchs that made a figure in historic pages, and whose duty it was to suppress such prac- tices. Mr. Russel remarks, that the Em- peror and King "had frequently in the course of their quarrels give each other the lie, and mutual challenges had been sent, which, though productive of no serious consequences, had a powerful tendency to encourage the pernicious practice of Duel- ling. Mod. Eur. 2 vol. p. 255.
Other motives which biassed the Hy- perboreans so much in favor of private combat, was a prevalent opinion among them, that the souls of those who perished in battle, or by violent death, were admit- ted to the hall of Oden, their paradise: To die in battle was deemed a blessing, to expire by sickness disgraceful. Another opinion, founded on superstition, that ty- rant of the human mind, was that such combat was an appeal to the divine unerring judge; which may still operate on weak minds, though numerous instances might be adduced to shew the fallacy of this idea, and that the innocent party, at least in hu- man eyes, is often the sufferer. In evi- dence of which I select one of many in- stances, because just come under my no- tice.
In a debauch a Mr. Trisel, at 1 o'clock in the morning, from inebriety or some other cause, declined drinking more, which so offended Mr. Clark, that next morning he sent him a challenge. Trisel offered to make an apology for any just cause of of- fence he had given through inadvertence, which, not satisfying Clark, he persisted, a meeting ensued, Trisel fell, and the in- quest brought in wilful murder, which ob- liged Clark to abscond. [Ann. Register, Princ. Occ. p. 22.] Thus one, without having given any just cause of offence, died prematurely in the commission of a crime, and the other was obliged to become an exile, deprived of country and connections, probably with a guilty conscience.
Modern improvements in the art of war have rendered defensive armour use- less, leaving the cruel practice more bar- barous by increasing the danger: comba- tants must now necessarily expose their naked bodies to as much, if not more dead- ly weapons, than those formerly used, not- withstanding the improved sense of an en- lightened age. Attempts have been made in every civilized country to suppress the practice, though as yet ineffectually, a wrong sense of honor absorbing every o- ther consideration.
(To be continued.)
Dr. Park, the Editor of the Boston Rep- ertory, has promised to unmask a set of men who write for the democratic paper in that town. The following is the first number. [Register.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
THE CHRONICLE.
No. I.
The press is the common medium, thro' which not only intelligence respecting the administration of government is conveyed to the public, but the principles and doc- trines by which public opinion is to be formed. It is true, our citizens are to ex- ercise their own unbiased judgment in their decisions, but a large portion have no other data on which they can reason, but
such as are transmitted in common jour- nals. It is therefore evident that while these publications are capable of the great- est utility, they are likewise subject to the most dangerous abuses.
Is there any one who conceives it of lit- tle consequence whether a paper, thrown constantly upon the public, is devoted to the dissemination of truth or falsehood, whether it is directed by men of honest minds or the most profligate and abandon- ed, let them spare themselves the trouble of perusing our remarks. We are induced to this investigation, from a full conviction that the influence of the press in a free go- vernment is of the greatest importance, and may preserve or ruin society, according to the disposition of those by whom, and the manner in which, it is conducted; and from a sincere hope that in fairly exposing the real characters of an execrable associa- tion of men, leagued together for the pur- pose of deceiving, and destroying, we shall render no inconsiderable service to the com- munity.
The Chronicle is a paper in which the abuse of a free press is arrived to an extent, disgraceful to the Commonwealth, and in- jurious to our interests; it has long been a sewer of the vilest slanders and grosses falsehoods; and at this day, is un- doubtedly a rival in infamy to the most detestable publications in circulation.— When it is known by whose labours this public nuisance is produced, the character of the agents, will we trust, induce many an implicit believer in the Chronicle, to awake from his delusion and regard it with horror. We have the charity to suppose that many of its readers would spurn it from them with virtuous indignation, did they know the depravity of its conductors. Or can a man be esteemed a conscientious messenger of truth, a friend to that which is honorable, virtuous and amiable, a fit instrument to promote good order and happiness in society, whose life is a libel on mankind?
It is a painful task to exhibit the defor- mity of the human character; to dwell on whatsoever things are lovely & of good report, to rejoice in the virtues of our species, the noble faculties and qualities of the soul, would be an employment far more accep- table. But when we see many of our fellow citizens unconsciously taking the en- venomed serpent to their bosoms, or slak- ing a feverish thirst at poisoned streams, it would be unpardonable to persist in si- lence. The sentiments which a good man feels on such occasions are well expressed by a valuable author in nearly the following language.
"In my opinion the office of a censor is by no means pleasant or desirable, but in times like the present it is peculiarly necessary. It is indeed difficult to exercise the talent without an appearance of severity in the character and disposition. Censure is ma- lignity, and reprehension is abuse. There remains a more formidable objection. On a first and partial view, it might deter any man from engaging in censure; at least any man who feels himself (and who does not feel himself, if he examines his own heart?) unworthy and wretched before the unerring judgment. It is said to be incom- patible, if not with the profession, yet cer- tainly with the practice of christianity. I am sure, if that is true, the praise of wit, or learning, or talents, is nothing worth.— If private malignity is the motive, it is es- sentially contrary to the precepts and prac- tice of this religion. It cannot be defended for a moment. But if censure is an in- strument, and a powerful instrument, to maintain and enforce public order, moral- ity, religion, literature, and good manners, in those cases, in which the pulpit and the courts of law can seldom interfere, and rarely with effect; the community may au- thorise and approve it. The authorised instrument of lawful war are lawful. Cen- sure never can have effect, without a per- sonal application. It must come home to the bosoms, and often to the offences of particular men."
The Chronicle has at different times been edited by different persons. It is the altar on which the profligate of whatever nation or name may offer up their incense, if suf- ficiently qualified with falsehood, malice and detraction. But to the honour of this dishonoured country be it spoken, our na- tive vices have been sufficient to replenish its polluted pages, or give it that complete stamp of iniquity which it wears. Desir- ous to withhold disgrace from our coun- trymen as long as possible, we shall first notice the imported vagrant, who is now the principal agent in that office.
In sketching the character of Anthony Pasquin, the man whose infamous pen is now employed in blackening the pages of the Chronicle, the man who would teach our citizens whom they are to love, esteem and to promote, whom they are to fear and

out down, what are the pure principles of republicanism which we ought to cherish, and what morality ought to be the guide of our conduct... the man whom the congealed souls, hitherto directors of the Chronicle, have welcomed to their confidence, and rewarded with their gifts to aid their wretched cause, we must paint a monster, but it shall be to the life.
FROM BELL'S MESSENGER, (JULY 1, 1804.)
Bonaparte acknowledged by the continental powers.
It is necessary that we should now revert to the situation of France. Within the few last months the most eventful drama has been acted in this country, and the scenes and wonders of the revolution have been surpassed both in effect and novelty by this latter exhibition, in which the tragic, the ludicrous, and the grave, have equally taken their turn on the stage.
The sudden rise of a demagogue to tyranny for a day, and be displaced on the next by the boldness of a rival or the caprice of a people, are the common changes of a Republic; they scarcely excite the sensibility of the softest heart, or the curiosity of the dullest mind: but the present elevation of Bonaparte, the firmness with which he grasps his sceptre, the seeming security with which he holds it, and the disposition to acknowledge him, so general and unaccountable among the continental Princes; all these are events which mock prediction, defy calculation, and leave to mankind nothing but silent amazement, and hearts at once repining and oppressed by the strange vicissitudes of affairs.
It is peculiar to this man to turn every thing to his advantage. He has become popular by an act which would have rendered others only contemptible, and has been elevated to the purple by a conspiracy against his life. He has been, in a word, through all the events of his life, one of those characters which would persuade a weak mind of the existence of destiny, and further confirm a pious one in the belief of a particular providence; contrary causes become, in him and his fortunes, subservient and to the same end, and, in despite of the course of nature, he is only accelerated in his progress of glory by obstacles which according to that course, should retard or overthrow him.
For some end or other, it is the will of heaven that he should reach his present dignity; when that end is accomplished, we may expect its particular justice against himself. It is only the ordinary course of history, that the instruments of wrath, and scourge of a nation or a world, has in turn experienced the same vengeance: after having answered its purpose, and kindled the conflagration of ruin, the torch has been thrown to the dust either to be trodden under foot, or to perish by a fate as mean as its former period was glorious.
But we cannot see without regret that the pride of all the old powers of Europe should submit to a voluntary homage of this new Emperor. Each seems eager to outstrip the other in the offer of the tribute of acknowledgement. We cannot but remember the era of history when the addition of a new title, or the assumption of a new rank, would have produced a general war, and Congress would have met after Congress before such submission would have been yielded. Nor was this firmness any thing else but sound wisdom. In political logic, from their influence on the judgment of men, words and things.
In the present slavish subjection of the continent there only remains one hope—that such acknowledgement is rather prudent than voluntary, that it is the effect rather of fear than sincerity.
We do not wish to be understood as justifying any war on the ground of compelling new regulations in the internal state of France; but we cannot but think that this emulation of flattery, and eagerness of acknowledgement has an aspect nowise favorable to the cause of England. Any personal aggrandizement of Bonaparte, so long as he continued to wield the resources of the kingdom, was of little consequence, but as his private ambition is connected with the public hope of extending the empire of France, and mortifying the pride and abridging the power of Great Britain, it would have been well for us if the continent had been a little more backward.
However, in the shifting vicissitude of affairs, if we may be allowed to revert back to ourselves, we must be flattered to think that we have gradually prepared our readers for those events as they have happened, and that we have felt more mortification
than surprize in these strange occurrences. By referring to some of our late essays our readers will see the conduct of Russia and the other continental powers considered with respect to the affairs of France, and, in those remarks, they will find the facts of the present day. This conscience we should not much insist upon, as the prediction of misfortune is no very agreeable quality, and the 'Prophet of Evil,' among the ancients, had not the best of all possible reputation.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 13.
Election.—Gurdon S. Mumford, Esq. of this city, is elected to represent in Congress the united districts comprehending the counties of New-York, Richmond and Kings, in room of Daniel D. Tompkins, Esq. appointed one of the judges of the supreme court of this state.
Copy of a letter from Capt. Ezra Mather, of the brig Clie, of this port, to his owners, dated Mayaguana, (West End Porto Rico) 15th August.
GENTLEMEN, This is to inform you that I was taken on the 9th inst. in the Mona Passage, by a French privateer, who rowed along side me in a calm. I arrived at this place on the 12th; was brought to anchor, and plundered of almost every thing on board the brig, sailors stripped of their clothes, &c. I cannot have a trial at this place, but must go to Santo Domingo, and I very much fear the brig and cargo will be condemned, as they have made their calculations already, to put eighteen guns on her; and one of my people (a Frenchman) has turned against me (being bribed) and declared that I was bound to Cape Francois or Aux Cayes. I know not what to do. I am in distress, having no friends, no money nor any thing to eat on board the brig at present; but the French Agent has promised me this day that he will send provisions on board, so that we shall not want victuals. I cannot learn when the papers will be sent to Santo Domingo; and I am informed that they do not intend to let me know, nor to let me go to St. Domingo, unless I have got money to pay my passage in some vessel that they are not concerned in. I think this will not stop me. Capt. Don Pedro of Curracoa is here, and tells me that he will let me have money to pay my passage. He is an acquaintance, and I believe a friend of Mr. Foulke's. God only knows how this business will terminate. Some of my papers are destroyed or missing, and it is impossible for me to get justice done at this place. I cannot tell how it will be at St. Domingo; I can only say that I shall do every thing in my power. I am really in distress, and abused every day. Gentlemen, I remain your humble servant. (Signed) EZRA MATHER.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 16.
Arrived, schr. John and Elsey, Jenne, from Kingston, Jamaica. Left there 25th Aug. ship Phenix; brig Betsey, Chatfield, and schr. Fancy, all for Baltimore in 10 or 15 days; schr. Harmony, for Philadelphia in 10 days; brig Hound, Fuller, for New-York next day. Aug. 24, was boarded by a French privateer off the Isle of Pines and politely treated; next day was boarded by another, and well treated.—31st, spoke ship Elizabeth, Morris, from Port Antonio for Philadelphia. Left 4th September, schr. Asmath, Chase, from Montego Bay, for New-York, 16 days out, supplied her with a cask of water, the next day was boarded by a privateer brig supposed from Halifax, and well treated, on the 7th in lat. 33, long. 74, experienced a violent gale of wind from N. E. to S. E. which continued with unabated violence till the 9th, on the 8th at 6 A. M. was struck with a tremendous sea which laid the vessel on her beam ends, and broke the platform made to prevent the ballast from slipping. As soon as the platform gave way the ballast and every thing else went to windward, and in that situation she continued 16 hours, during which time no one could stand upon the deck. After the utmost exertions to remove the ballast, and cutting away the main-mast they righted in the course of the storm, saw the most of a square rigged vessel with part of its rigging floating past him. The captain also reports that he fell in with a schooner that had stopped at the Grand Commands, the captain of which informed him that the ship Neptune, Greenwell, of Baltimore, that sailed from Jamaica about the 25th July, was cast away on the reef of the island, and the crew and others saved.
NORFOLK, September 12.
Arrived the Swedish brig Necanor, capt. Linberg 84 days from Gottenberg. Arrived the schooner John, capt. Davis,
from Elizabeth city, N. C. bound to Jamaica, in distress, having sprung a leak.
Arrived the schooner Susan, capt. Snow, twenty five days from Falmouth, Jamaica—Informs that there had been a tremendous gale of wind on the 21st August, which lasted more than two days. Sailed in company with the schooner Citizen, bound to Philadelphia: saw a square rigged vessel's masts and sails in the morning after the gale—August 30, in lat. 25, long. 80, spoke the ship Elizabeth, thirteen days from Port Antonio, bound to Philadelphia, had lost one man overboard, his boats stove, and lost a quantity of rum off his deck in the gale. Sept. 7 in lat. 34, long. 67, spoke the schooner John and Elsey, captain Jennie, of and bound to Baltimore, from Kingston Jamaica, had been nine hours on her beam ends, and cut away his main mast, and lost all his sails except his foresail and fore-topsail. Captain Snow supplied him with a mainsail.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
The Directors of the Bank of Potomac, yesterday made choice of the following gentlemen as officers.
Charles Page, Cashier, William Paton, jun. Teller, Thomas Williams, Book-keeper, James M. M'Crea, Discount Clerk, Thomas Moore, Runner.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
18th September, 1804.
Ordered, That the treasurer for the corporation be instructed to keep three separate accounts, viz. one for the public money intended for general purposes, one for money intended for local purposes in the southern district, and one for money intended for local purposes in the northern district, and that he pay no money except for the particular purposes for which they were levied, collected and paid into his hands.
Ordered, That the street commissioner do proceed to regulate the end of Fayette which joins the north side of King-Street, by removing the earth therefrom, and placing the said earth on Henry Street on the north side of King Street in such a manner as to remove the nuisance existing thereon adjoining the sewer lately constructed under King Street, provided that the filling Henry Street do not occasion any nuisance on the adjoining property, and provided the expence of the said work do not exceed one hundred dollars, and the expence thereof charged to the northern district.
Ordered, That the Street Commissioner do cause Oronoko Street between Union and Water Streets, and Water between Princess & Oronoko Streets, to be ploughed, and permit Thomas Cruse to remove the earth so ploughed, or so much thereof as may be necessary to fill up and repair the descent of Oronoko Street to the river, and that he keep an accurate account of the expence in order that the said Thomas Cruse may be charged with the same.
Ordered, That Queen Street between the intersection of Royal and Fairfax Streets be reduced to the proper regulation, and the earth removed therefrom be deposited in Queen Street in the intersection of Royal and Pitt Streets.
Ordered, That the Clerk of Council do give notice to such officers of the Corporation as are directed by law to enter into bond for the due and faithful discharge of the duties of their respective offices, that unless they do come forward and execute bonds on or before Saturday next, measures will be taken to remove them from office.
A petition from sundry persons owners of drays and carts, was read, and referred to Thomas Vowell, Dennis Ramsay, and Phineas Janney to report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That the consideration of the bill respecting public docks be made the order of the day for Saturday next, and that Council be convened for that purpose.
An act more effectually to diminish the number of dogs in the town, passed to a third reading, and ordered to be passed into a law.
Test, JAMES M. M'CREA, c. c.
General Hamilton—The editor of the Albany Register, a DEMOCRATIC PAPER, on publishing a communication relative to the late fatal duel between Gen. HAMILTON and Mr. BURN, remarks, "So far as the writer
insinuates (if indeed he meant to insinuate) aught against the sincerity of General HAMILTON's penitence, and conviction of the truth of christianity, in his last moments, we must beg leave to differ with him. No republican ever esteemed Mr. HAMILTON as a politician—for his general system of politics was undoubtedly anti-republican—but we knew of no republican, who was personally intimate with him, who does not believe that his soul was never stained by the damnable sin of hypocrisy. It is to us incredible, that he who through life was eminently distinguished for the frankness with which he avowed his opinions on all subjects, could have chose the awful moment of dissolution to impose upon the world, to insult the very Majesty of Heaven, by the vilest dissimulation and the most abandoned sacrifice."
New Astronomical Theory
An inhabitant of Pau, in the department of the lower Pyrenees, in France, has discovered a method by which the Sun may be examined without injuring the sight. He has himself examined it, and through the same medium, has shown it to others. It turns incessantly on its axis, and the parts of its surface are more brilliant, the more remote they are from its poles, so that its equator is the most splendid part. It revolves with a rapidity beyond calculation, but which is supposed to be about a hundred times in the minute.
Picot, the astronomer, who has made this discovery, is persuaded that this very rapid rotation of the sun furnishes a simple and more natural explanation of the movements of the planetary world. He proposes the following, as a theory for the consideration of abler men:—As the sun revolves with great velocity, it must give motion to a quantity of ether through a distance proportioned to its density, its magnitude, and above all to the rapidity of its motion; this distance must consequently extend far beyond the Georgium Sidus of Herschel.
The circular movement which the ether must necessarily have, must communicate itself to the planets, the atmosphere of which it surrounds; and as the motion of the ether must be the more rapid, the nearer it is to the sun, it follows, first—that the planets will be driven round the sun with a velocity, which will be in the inverse ratio of their distance.
Second,—That as the atmosphere of each planet will be acted upon by a movement more rapid on the side which is next to the sun, than that on which is opposite, the planets must make revolutions in themselves presenting successively the whole circumference of their orb to the sun."
FEMALE PATRIOTISM.
In the year 1637, Judge Crook having a cause to settle concerning ship-money, and being fearful of exposing himself to the resentment of a powerful ministry, had determined to give judgment for the king, but his wife a woman of true virtue, addressing him in style of a Spartan magnanimity, conjured him not to err against his conscience and his honor, for fear of incurring danger or poverty. For herself, she would consent to suffer want of any misery rather than be the occasion of his acting against his judgment and his conscience.
Crook struck with the exalted sentiments, and strengthened with the farther encouragements of so dear and persuasive a friend, altered his purpose, and not only gave his opinion against the king, but argued with a noble boldness and firmness on the side of Law and Liberty.
TO RENT,
To a careful tenant, (none else need apply) THE HOUSE lately occupied by the late Fisher on Water Street. Jonathan Swift.
VALUABLE FISHERIES,
TO LET.
THE subscriber will Rent, for the season ensuing, her Fisheries on the shore opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to the Manager at Noteley Hall, or
Maria Rozer, King Street, Alexandria.
LEONARD-TOWN JOCKEY CLUB RACES:
ON the third Monday in October next, a purse of Forty Guineas will be run for over the Leonard town course the four mile heats, and on Wednesday the following day a purse of Twenty Guineas will be run for over the same course the two mile heats, agreeably to the rules of the said Club.
Enoch I. Millard, Sec'ry Leonard town, August 21.

NOTICE.
AS it is my intention to close all my accounts by the first of October, those indebted to me will please to make payment previous to that time, to enable me to satisfy those who have claims upon me. Those who do not comply with this notice cannot consider themselves entitled to further credit. I have on hand some nice cloth &c. which I will make up very low for cash, or for punctual customers as usual.
James S. Scott.
dSc 1010t
August 31.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay
HAVING THIS DAY
Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt Streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c.
Warranted Genuine, viz:
 London particular Madeira, in pipes and half-do.  Lisbon, Colmana and Malaga  Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz.  Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugars, Syrup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cognac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Saltpetre and Allum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hylson Chulang, Hylson, Young Hylson, Hylson Skin, and Souchongs, assorted  Best Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Best Sallad Oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Soap, Leather, Denijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. 
June 4.
WINES,
Fresh Teas of the latest importations,
WILLIAM RAMSAY
BEING anxious to close his former business requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and that who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.
TO RENT,
The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4.
dSc 1010t
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
Offers for Sale,
80,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE,
 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chests of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira  8 do. old Port  4 do. P. Teneriffe  15 qr. casks Sherry. and pipes Brussels  5 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocer Line. 
WINES,
May 29.
FRENCH and ENGLISH BOARDING SCHOOL,
At German-Town, six miles from Philadelphia, By G. DORFEUILLE, Late from Cape Francois, where he superintended an Academy for several years.
As Mr. Dorfeuille and his family are French, as well as a number of boarders, the young Americans placed under his care will have the advantage of joining practice to theory, by which means only, a young man may expect to learn a language properly.
Young gentlemen are taught Latin, Greek, English and French, grammatically; Mathematics, Book Keeping, History, Geography, Writing, Arithmetic, and every other useful and ornamental branch of a polite education. Sept. 13.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery,
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
Dolls.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   3 do 10,000   3 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   420 do of 25 10,500   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000 
  1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000 
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. co ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Ranaway from the Subscriber living in York District, State of South Carolina, about the 29th of July last, a handsome mulatto boy about sixteen or seventeen years old, and has a scar on his right cheek near to his eye, which is quite visible. He is trim made and a little inclining to be hairy; keeps his hair trimmed and longelt round the edges of his face, which he curls. He has passed himself as a free man since he left me; and he probably may have procured counterfeit papers to shew himself free, sometimes telling he was a French barber, and it is believed he can speak some French, and at other times varying his story and saying he was a shoe-maker, and will tell any story that he finds to suit his purpose. He was raised in Charleston. When last heard of he was near to Salisbury in North Carolina and said he was going to Richmond or Baltimore; and was taken up by a man and woman who was going that way in a chair, and had a lad horse which they permitted him to ride in the capacity of a waitingman, which business he has accustomed to. This last circumstance I have heard since he was advertised in the Richmond papers. He is very sensible and cunning, and will make his escape if not watched if he is taken. He is fond of dress, if he can get good clothes, but is badly dressed, unless he has supplied himself since he left me, as he was taken shortly after he ran away, and by his address made his escape and left his baggage. Any person taking him and lodging him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall be entitled to the above reward. William Smith.
Sept. 10. co5t
Land for Sale.
WE wish to sell a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Mansion's. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit.
Walter S. Alexander, John Luke,
For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased. August 13. co
Alexandria Bank Shares FOR SALE—apply to James Patton.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's GENUINE BITTERS,
THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the prevailing sickness last summer. We believe that every person, who has persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bitters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeits. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the trash so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Rapine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received,
ESSENCE OF SPRUCE.
Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season.
TO LET,
A two story FRAME HOUSE on King, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets, in a good situation for a retail store.—Also, a one story HOUSE on St. Asaph, between King and Prince streets, and a STORE on King, at the corner of Royal street. For terms apply to
Adam Lynn.
Who has just received, A case of GUNS, and a few pair of gilt from pier LOOKING GLASSES, DRESSING GLASSES, &c. &c. &c. Aug. 24. co
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscribers of the county of Alexandria, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of the county aforesaid, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Joseph Dyson, late of the said county, deceased:
All persons having claims against the deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to the subscribers, at or before the third day of March next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
GIVEN under our hands this third day of September, 1804.
John A. Buford, Hannah Buford,
Administrator and Administratrix of Joseph Dyson, deceased.
All persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator and Administratrix. Sept. 3. co5t
TO BE SOLD,
ON Thursday the 27th day of September next on the premises, to the highest bidder, if no disposed of by private sale before that day.
The TRACT of LAND
whereon I now live, in Fairfax county, Virginia, on Pope's Head Creek, containing five hundred and fifty acres; the situation is agreeable and very healthy; there is on it an excellent mill seat, on the above mentioned Creek, with an inextinguishable quantity of excellent grey tree stone, and an abundance of good red and white oak, poplar and hickory timber, to erect the dam and necessary buildings, on the spot; there is on this Creek, which washes the tract for about two miles, a very considerable portion of the first quality meadow land, and a quantity of fresh land just opened and nearly half the tract is to cut. It is situated about twenty miles from George Town and Washington, and the same distance from Alexandria and Dumfries, and is justly considered the best piece of forest land in the county. The terms of payment will be, one third paid down, one third in eighteen months, and the other third in three years; an inalienable title will be made the purchaser, and the public are assured that the sale will take place, if not privately disposed of before the day of sale, as I am determined to remove to the state of Kentucky this fall.
ALSO,
On the same day and place, will be sold, all my STOCK of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and present crop now on hand, for ready money.
Thomas Pollard. co5t
Aug. 23. co5t
Just Published,
And for Sale at this Office—Price 12 1/2 Cents, THE PRISONER:
A True Narrative.
By PHILIP WILLIAMS, Now confined in the Dungeon of the Jail of Washington, on a charge of Forgery. August 15. d
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References,
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquity, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
 I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octavo.  II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.  III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per set.  IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.  V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. 
Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book store, Alexandria.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by Rob. and John Gray
MEMOIRS
OF The LIFE of Dr. DARWIN.
By Anna Seward.
Price in boards, 1 dol. 75 cts. Bound in Sheep, 2 — 00 Calf, gilt, 2 — 50
July 20.
350 bls. HERRINGS.
For Sale by the Subscribers—350 bls. well cured Herrings; a quantity of second hand Rigging, four new sails for a Brig; a quantity of Blocks and three Anchors.
30 tiers of Rice, 50 bales Cotton, 1200 lbs. Indigo. BILLS on Philadelphia and New York.
Ricketts, Newton and Co. July 26.
Notice is hereby given,
That on the first day of Hay Market District Court, will be offered for sale, at Hay Market, for Cash, about sixty head of
HORNED CATTLE.
They will consist of barren and milch cows, male and female, yearlings &c.
Edward Carter, of Prince William, d2 2aw5t
September 7.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.