Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-03-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1804.
[No. 942.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the corner of King and Union streets, Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds., Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—Among which are— Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mollin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
March 15.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels, French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds., Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds., Sugar in hds., tierces and bds., Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate, White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—Among which are— Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do., Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mollins and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Mollins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 16.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rose Blankets, Twilled do., Ticklenburg, and German Oznaburgs, Bedticks and Apron Checks, Cotton Hosiery, Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys, Bombazetts and Wildbores, Calicoes and Irish Linens, Striped Kerseys and Cassimeres, Corded Dimities and Flannels, Twilled Coatings and Halfthicks, 200 pieces English Canvas, 200 reams writing Paper, 50 do. wrapping do., 1 trunk coloured Twists and Sewing Silks, 1 do. Umbrellas, 2 casks Sein Twine, 2 do. Fig Blue, 3 do. Role Brimstone, 100 kegs White Lead, 6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3. d
FRESH CLOVER SEED,
from Lancaster county, for sale By Abner Ritchie, HIGH STREET, GEORGE TOWN.
March 22. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale, on very easy terms, a quantity of COARSE SALT, suitable for the fisheries; fresh R. Island Stone Lime in casks; Cordage of various sizes; a quantity of Soap Leather; 100 White Oak Posts suitable for shed building.
March 16. d
WINDOW GLASS.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co. d
March 8.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE, Very nicely cured Bacon & Venison
HAMS,
French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum,
HOLLAND GIN —imported in the ship America from Amsterdam,
Cherry Bounce made of old Spirit,
Wines, Leaf and lump Sugar,
Brown do., Green Coffee, Teas, &c.
FRUIT —Apples, Jamaica Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes.
NUTS —Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, &c.
Also, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do., 1000 lbs. Cheese, CODFISH of the first quality, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms. d
March 21.
WOODBIDGE TAVERN.
THE subscriber having opened a TAVERN at Woodbridge, opposite to Colchester, informs his friends and the public generally, that he is provided with the best accommodation for those gentlemen who may favor him with their custom.
Zachariah Ward.
March 16.
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME GIG,
with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig
HORSE. Apply to the Printer.
Feb. 24. d
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE. d
Nov. 30.
VALUABLE LANDS
FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Honorable the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready Cash, on Saturday the 7th day of April next, under the direction of the undersigned commissioners appointed for that purpose,
A Tract of Land,
late the property of Robert Alexander, situate upon the Potomac river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Philip Alexander, containing 545 acres, being one moiety of the Abbingdon tract, formerly the residence of Mr. Curtis, deceased: this land is bounded by two parallel lines 120 poles wide, and running back westerly 634 poles from the river to the back line, and will be laid off into squares of 50 acres each, and will be sold in large or small parcels as may accommodate purchasers; this land is situated about an equal distance between Alexandria and George Town, and commands a full view of those towns, the City, Eastern Branch and Potomac, and in point of soil is equal to any on the river. Any person desirous of purchasing will be shown the premises and the plat and survey of the same on application to Geo. Deane in Alexandria.
Thomas Swann, } Com'rs. Edmund J. Lee, } Geo. Deane, }
Feb. 28. do3t
VIOLINS.
A large case just opened and for sale by the dozen or single one, by
R. & J. Gray
GEORGE N. LYLES
Intending to discontinue the retail business, will dispose of at prime cost, for Cash, his Goods, consisting in part of
SUPERFINE CLOTHS,
Do. Cassimeres,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Furniture do. do.
Satin and Marseilles Waistcoating,
Irish and German Linen,
Silk and Cotton Hosiery,
Marseilles and Cotton Counterpanes,
With a variety of other Articles, which being laid in very low, will be well worth the attention of purchasers.
Feb. 25. d4w
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE,
AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes,
Coarse Salt,
Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms,
Ready made Bags,
Bar Iron,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,
Indian Meal, Rye Meal,
Shorts and Bran,
Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels,
Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20th. coif
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia ,
Capt. Bowen, from Malaga,
100 quarter casks Malaga Wine,
100 half qr. do.
20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality,
50 baskets Almonds,
100 frails Figs,
150 quarter bds. Raisins,
200 boxes Muscadels do.
200 do. Bloom do.
15 boxes Lemons,
which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS,
Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback,
Muscovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old
Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt,
mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Ruffin
Duck, white Ruffin Sheeting, Drillings, Raven duck, &c. &c.
Jan. 20. d
S. THOMEE
Eggs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass,
a few doors above the Washington Tavern,
Looking Glass and Pictures Frames
MADE & REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner,
NAMES AND PROFILES
correctly enamelled on Glass.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the
BATTLE OF THE NILE,
in colours, handsomely framed and glazed.
Dec. 30. d3m
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on 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
For Sale, Freight, or Charter
To any port in the West Indies. The Fast Sailing Sch'r FRIENDSHIP , John Quandrill, master, burthen Five Hundred Barrels. For terms apply to the master on board or to
Philip Care, Union Street. d
March 24.
For BOSTON,
The Brig HARMONY , R. B. Hall, Master; Will sail in a few days—for Freight or Passage apply to
John G. Ladd. d
Landing from said brig  83 for sale, 10 hds. and 14 bds. Molasses, 20 pieces Ruffin Sheeting.
Also, from the sch'r Leboo , A few tierces Rice and bales of Cotton. March 23.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received from Philadelphia by the Harmony , Capt. Ellwood,
Ruffin Sheeting, Ticklenburgs, Twilled Cotton Bagging, Madras Handkerchiefs, Ladies patent Cloths, A small assortment, worsted and lambs wool hose, flannels, &c. Also,
An Elegant Sideboard.
Feb. 18. d
Indian Queen Tavern.
The Subscriber will Sell the unexpired term of his lease of that noted and much frequented TAVERN, known by the name of The Indian Queen , corner of St. Asaph and King Streets. The situation is equal to any in Alexandria, and the business now done is equal if not superior, to any public house in the Town.—There are six years and six months of the lease yet to run. For terms apply on the premises to
John Hodgkins. d
March 2.
JANNEY and PATTON
HAVE REMOVED
To the Ware House formerly occupied by Mr. Thomas Irwin, on the same street and nearly opposite their old one, where they offer for sale as usual,
A general assortment of Groceries.
ALSO,
20 hds. 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 80 barrels, } New England do. 39 hds. }
A large quantity of salt, and about 1000 tons
Plaster Paris,
330 barrels tar.
A quantity of Burr Stones, Paper Hanging and French Canvas received from Havre, per brig Dolphin , capt. Snow.
Families may always be supplied with the choicest Flour. March 13. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale, at his store on Union Street, All kind of Groceries by retail:
Sugar by the barrel, N. England Rum, 50 bds. good Cyder, 1000 lbs. R. I. Cheese superior quality, 1000 bushels R. I. Potatoes in excellent order, 100 boxes Muscadels and Bloom Raisins, 50 frails fresh Figs, 2000 lbs. fresh Almonds, Excellent Jamaica Oranges, Lemons, Prunes, English Walnuts, Spanish Segars by the box, Mould and Dipt Candles by the box, Spiced Salmon in kegs, Excellent Codfish for family use, New Bacon and Venison Hams, Olives in boxes of six bottles, And a few barrels of first quality Apples.
Abel Willis. d
March 19.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Sale, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of) on the 15th day of March,
A House and Lot,
Situated on the south side of Cameron street, between St. Asaph and Washington streets, now in the occupation of Edward Martin. The lot is 23 feet front. The terms will be made known at the time and place of sale, on an application to
Jacob Hoffman. d
Feb. 23.

Public Sale. On Thursday April 5, at 11 o'clock will be sold to the highest bidder, that neat and well finished house  DWELLING HOUSE, situate on the corner of Cameron and Patrick streets; the lot fronts on Cameron Street 46 feet 5 inches, and on Patrick Street 75 feet; on the north line of the lot there are two neat tenements, smoke house, &c. The above property was lately in the occupation of Mr. James Card. And at the same time and place will be sold a variety of good  Household & Kitchen Furniture, consisting of beds, bedsteads, desks, tables, chairs, sideboard, an elegant clock, &c. &c. and immediately after the sale of the furniture,  A Handsome Full Bred Filly, two years old. Terms of sale—CASH. P. G. MARSTELLER, w. m. March 13.
Public Sale. On FRIDAY, March 30, will be sold at the Vendue Store, A quantity of Printing Type, &c. the property of the late Dr. Floyd. Philip G. Marsteller. March 24.  Just received and for Sale, BY JOSIAH FAXON and Co. Thirteen bbls. First quality retailing Molasses, 50 bbls. New England Rum, 2 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 4 pipes Gin, 40 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 20 bbls. Cyder, 30 do. No. 1 and 2 Boston Pork, 6 do. No. 1 Beef, 6 do. Mackerell, 20 reams Wrapping Paper, 20 do. Writing Paper, 6 kegs James River Tobacco, 300 bushels Turk's Island Salt suitable for the Fisheries, 100 tons Plaster of Paris. ALSO, A quantity of Ladies and Misses Morocco Slippers, Gentlemen and boys fine Shoes, Mens and boys coarse Shoes and Boots, Childrens Morocco and leather Shoes, Womens lined and bound leather Slippers. The above articles will be sold on very moderate terms for Cash or Country Produce. March 21. d2w
FOUND. A Key which the owner may have on application at this Office. March 23.  Broke Loose, or was Stolen about midnight the 21st February, 1804, from along side the Schooner Triumph, HER BOAT, of the description hereafter mentioned:—The said boat is about 14 feet long and four broad, painted below light water mark, yellow, with a white boot top and a black gunwale with a yellow bead all round, a yellow heart on her stern with two black spots; the said boat was marked Triumph on the back of her stern. Whosoever will take up said boat shall, on the delivery of her to Captain Stephen Moore or to the Subscriber, receive the reward of Five Dollars. Abraham Folling. March 24. d3t  POTOMAC BREWERY.
THOMAS CRUSE begs leave to inform the public that he has purchased the interest of his late partner, William Billington, in this Brewery, and he purposes carrying on the business of BREWING in the most extensive manner, and will do all in his power to have a constant supply of the best BEER, to be sold on the usual terms. March 21. d2w  Ten Dollars Reward. Ran-away from the subscriber living in Fairfax County, on Friday night the 16th inst. a negro man slave, named DENNIS, about twenty one years of age, supposed to be about five feet, seven or eight inches high, of a darkish complexion, a little squint eyed, on one of his feet not recollected which, a large knot on the joint of his great toe, occasioned by a sprain; when he went away had on a round jacket and pantaloons of white plains, a country made hat about half worn, no other clothing recollected. I expect he calls himself Dennis Ramsey, if he does not change his name. James Deneale, sen. March 26. dff  For Sale. A likely, healthy, young, Negro Wench. Enquire of the Printer.
Late Foreign Intelligence. PARIS, Feb. 1. According to the Moniteur, the Corvette La Fawrette has taken an English goel-etta, in the Mediterranean, carrying 12 nine pounders, carronades, and 39 men, which left Malta, on a cruise on the 12th January. The Councillor of State, Forfatt, is arrived at Havre. A ship-builder, at Rouen, has offered to government 200,000 livres for the wreck of the English frigate, the Shannon. They write from Grenville, of the 6th Pluviose (Jan. 27) that six men of the crew of the English frigate the Cerberus, stationed in the bay of Cancale, had deserted with the boat, and arrived on the 1st (Jan. 22) at Granville. They were sent to Caen the next day. The privateer Le Vengeur of Boulogne, has sent in the English sloop the Benryn, of 80 tons. This is the fifth prize taken by this privateer.
LONDON, Feb. 16 Extract of a letter from Vienna, January 25. "As our differences with Bavaria, are not finally adjusted, and the critical situation of the continent demands at least vigilance and precaution, our court has ordered the formation of three armies upon the frontiers of Bavaria. The first is collecting in Bohemia, under the command of Prince Lichtenstein. It is composed of 9 regiments of cavalry, and infantry, and a large train of artillery, from the arsenal of Badweiss, and other fortresses under the command of the General of Artillery, Swarkinger. The second army under the command of Lieutenant General Prince Swartzenberg, is provisionally assembling near Lintz, and will consist of twenty thousand men. The troops for this army are drawn from the garrisons of the Upper and Lower Austria. The artillery of this camp is to be commanded by General Schrebeg. The third army is collecting in Upper Suabia and in the Tyrol, and is to be more numerous than either of the former; but its commander is not yet appointed. It is said here that these, though purely defensive measures have occasioned the warlike preparations of the French in Italy, and the augmentation of their troops along the Rhine. We are however perfectly convinced here, that unless a closer connection shall take place with Russia, or France, Prussia or Bavaria, shall give still greater provocation than any yet offered, our government is determined to preserve its neutrality. Five regiments are ordered to march towards the Turkish frontier, to cause our eastern provinces to be respected by the rebels under Paswan Oglu, and the revolted Janissaries at Belgrade, to make daily incursions upon their borders to collect plunder. The rumor of an offensive and defensive alliance with Russia is very common in our diplomatic circles; and the assemblage of three numerous Russian armies is generally believed, exclusive of the army in Livonia. One army is collecting in Voluinia, and another in Pado- lia."
A letter from Bremen, dated Feb. 1. says:—"A curious diplomatic or consular dispute has taken place here; on the 29th of December inst. our senate celebrated the Jubilee of the Syndic de Post. Of all the commercial agents residing here, no one was invited to the grand dinner given on the occasion, except Citizen Lague, French Vice Commissary. The other Consuls, the Austrian, the British, (Mr. Hayman,) the Prussian, Danish, &c. resented this, and on the 10th of January sent a note to the presiding Burgomaster, complaining of the distinction shown to the French Vice-Commissary and requiring an explanation. The Senate said that they could not notice the demand made by the said Consuls, (who are all merchants and citizens of Bremen.) Upon this, the Consuls sent another note to the Senate, declaring that they found themselves obliged to send an account of the transaction to their respective governments." It is said that Moreau has absolutely refused to be admitted into the Legion of honor; assigning as the reason, that he could not enter into it, unless his whole army were to accompany him. His Majesty's brig Locust, at anchor off Boulogne, Tuesday, Feb. 14. I take the opportunity of a cutter going into the Downs, to continue the correspondence which you flatter me is so pleasing to you. We are now at anchor inside the bank in Boulogne Bay, in company with the Leopard of fifty guns, capt. Owen; the Squirrel of 20 guns; Leda frigate, the Archer, gun-brig and some cutters. Last Sunday about twelve o'clock, we
were cruising off Cape Grisnez, between Calais and Boulogne, we discovered two French luggers, creeping round the Cape, as the wind rather blew off the land, Lieutenant Leake thought it possible to cut them off; this we attempted; even more appeared; we kept up a brisk fire at them for about an hour and a half, they endeavouring to keep close by the land; the sea ran high, by the wind getting up, which rendered our firing ineffectual, but to prove our best endeavours were exerted, we even ran in among the breakers; upon trying with the lead, we found only about 13 feet of water; we drew about 12 feet; and at this time the shot from a battery on shore were whistling over our heads; the luggers availed themselves of the necessity we were under of bearing off from the land, and made their escape to Boulogne; they fired but few shot. The Archer gun-brig being in sight, came up, and rendered us as much assistance as possible, but was not so near in with the land as we were. After this the wind increased; we had a very heavy sea to encounter all night; at day light next morning we discovered the Griffin cutter chasing a French schooner to the westward; we immediately set all the sail we could, thinking to cut her off from the land; we ran so close along the French shore, that the soldiers employed horses to drag field-pieces along the beach to keep even with our course to fire at us, which they did very briskly; the schooner, after a very active fire from the cutter, got under the batteries and escaped; so, that though we cannot boast of any victory, we can say with the Poet,
'Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, **** We'll deserve it.  "It is, however, very vexing, that with all our vigilance, they are continually adding to the very numerous flotilla in Boulogne harbor; and, perhaps, it is as vexing to the French that we dare anchor on their own coast, in defiance, in sight of that deluded army, who anticipate the ruin and plundering of England, but whose projects, I trust, will be rendered abortive, without a severe trial of that patriotism and loyalty which animate beyond all former example the regular military and volunteers of Great-Britain."
February 18. At a late hour last night we received a variety of extracts from the Paris Journals, to the first of which. They contain no intelligence of importance. They mention the march of the cavalry from Campeigne for Boulogne; and the conviction of a few persons accused of having contrived some curious instrument for the destruction of the First Consul. This plot is, as usual, attributed by the Moniteur to English agency. The latest accounts from our squadron off Boulogne state, that the Leopard, Leda, Immortalite, Squirrel, Locust, Archer, Dutchess of Cumberland, and Griffin cutters, remained at anchor close to Boulogne harbour the whole of Sunday: Monday, Tuesday, and almost all Wednesday. They observed that the addition of force at Boulogne of late has been very considerable. There are upwards of 120 sail of brigs, schooners, &c. exclusive of gun boats, in all not less than 800 sail. The principal part have moored up the harbour into the different new basons which have been made. On Sunday the Immortalite, Dutchess of Cumberland, and Griffin cutters, attacked some gun boats between Cape Grisnez and Boulogne, on their way to the latter. A severe fire was kept up from the batteries on shore, upon our vessels, but without doing them any injury. The Immortalite shot away the mast of one of the gun boats. For upwards of an hour on Wednesday morning our squadron was becalmed. The enemy perceived it, and a fire was lighted on the heights, which was supposed to be a signal for attack—Great bustle was immediately perceived, and the pier head was crowded with soldiers, and others dragged out gun boats to attempt the attack on our squadron, for which they considered the circumstances as favourable. A breeze springing up, however, they again returned into harbour.
At break of day on Wednesday last a prodigious volume of smoke was observed from several parts of the coast for four hours, in the direction of Boulogne, and at intervals the horizon above that place, seemed entirely illuminated. This phenomenon has given rise to various conjectures, and it is supposed that it was occasioned by a conflagration of the enemy's flotilla, which by some means had caught fire. It is reported also that some of the French troops have laid down their arms, and that the utmost dissatisfaction prevails along the whole coast. The poor deluded wretches who compose the French army destined for the expedition against this country, are it is said sunk into despondency, and have lost all hopes of ever being able to effect a landing, as they are so closely watched by our blockading squadron, the commanders of which are certainly entitled to the highest praise for their perseverance, having remained at anchor close to Boulogne during so tempestuous weather. Yesterday morning there was some firing off
Calais, and a prize was brought into Dover the afternoon. It is calculated that the enemy's naval equipments at Boulogne, will contain upward of ten thousand men, and it is the opinion of most of our officers in the squadron in the Downs that the enemy will immediately attempt some thing if they ever intended any thing. Accounts we understand, were yesterday received of Bonaparte being actually on the coast, issuing his final orders relative to the expedition against this country. The troops are said to be already embarked at several of the ports, and sleep on board every night; but if their intention really be to put to sea, the vigilance of our cruisers has hitherto given them no opportunity of accomplishing that object. The present fluctuating situation of his Majesty's may, perhaps, induce the enemy to hasten the execution of his project.
A letter received from a Spanish port says, "The apparent probability of this country's immediate alliance with France, set our English Commissioners in such a panic that they have done nothing since the war was declared; however, the cloud is at length dispersed, and the neutrality of Spain is ratified. Spanish vessels now again load for England, and the countenance of the people is changed amazingly."
NEW YORK, March 23. Captain Moran, from Cape Francois, informs that the Brigands have fitted out a number of privateers, and will convoy all American vessels through the site that will pay them for it. No news had been received from the City of St. Domingo; nor had any in the way of the wharves inhabitants take place at the Cape, as was reported some time since.  ARRIVED, Brig Harlequin, Adams, in 27 days from Cape Francois. Vessels left at the Cape; ship Sukey, Whipple, for N. Y. to sail in 32 days; brig Tarter Wadsworth, of do. for St. Thomas, in 8 days; schooner Polly Tate, for New York uncertain when to sail; brig Fame Watson, for Philadelphia, in 10 days; Dominick, Tremmells; George, Chase, and schooner Moira, Taylor, for Philadelphia; schooner Ann, Powers, of do. to sail in 2 days for Charleston; sloop Minerva, Monk, for Philadelphia; brig Phoebe Ann, Jeffery, for Wilmington, in 10 days; brig Two Brothers, Pinigan, of Baltimore; schooner Fanny, Glavenny; Paragon, Bishop, for Baltimore; schooner Nancy, Debats, for Alexandria; schooner Harriott, for do. master dead; schooner William, for do. in 4 days; schooner Olive Branch, Owens, for Norfolk, in 10 days; brig Alma, Fairbanks, for Charleston; brig Lydia, Patterson for do. Nancy, Rofs, for do. Schooner —, Meeks for do. Schooner Little James, Cherry, Charleston, in 2 days; the left Governor White, Lynch, sailed 2 days before for this port. Came passenger Mr. Lynch supercargo of the brig Syren, of Philadelphia which was captured by a French privateer, the zigh January, and sent into St. Domingo. Captain Thomas Brown, of the Schooner Hetty, which was captured the 17th February, by a privateer, off Jane Rabell, bound from Cape Francois for St. Marys, the vessel sent into St. Jago de Cuba, the captain and crew, put into the long boat, and got safe into the Mole. February 18th, the brig Hetty Bunker of and from this port, was captured and sent into Cuba. Brig Mark & Mary, Bunker of Hudson, from Surinam. The brig Dispatch, Turner, of Boston, sailed 14 days before for New York. Sailed in co. brig Atalanta, Simpson, for Boston; brigs Felicity, Walker, for Newburyport; Mary and Jane, Maycoff, for Berbice and a market; schr. Recovery, Shackford, for New York for do. sloop Sally, Hunt, for do. brig —, Hunt, from New York, cargo sold. Left brig Industry Cork, for Providence, in a few days; this Edward, Van Vleck, of New York from Amsterdam, the capt. in prison on suspicion of concealing property belonging to the supercargo of the Edward, who died on his passage from Amsterdam; the governor who imprisoned capt. V. was a passenger with him, in the character of a private citizen; brig William and Charles, Coold, of Salem, the capt. still in prison for cutting his mates throat; ship Mercury, Spooner, for Providence, in 6 days; schr. Topsham Beauty, Somes, just arrived; ship —, Barker, Boston, to sail in ten days; brig —, Rice, just arrived from Portland. March 1, in lat. 36 long. 74 spoke the sloop Liberty, from N. York, for N. C. and six days after, saw her again in lat. 34, 30, long. 70, 30, lying to under a balanced main sail.
BALTIMORE, March 22. Arrived Spanish ship Santa Anna, Munoz Gil, 16 days from Havanna. Arrived ship Redrefs, Norman, from Rotterdam, and 82 days from Cowes. December 31, lat. 49, 47, long. 10, spoke the English brig Elizabeth, from St. Johns, Newfoundland, bound to Falmouth, forty two days out, had shipped a sea on the the 31 December, which washed the Captain (James Warren) overboard. The mate asked captain Norman for a navigator, which he could not grant; but gave the necessary instructions as to the bearing of the land &c. February 29. lat. 28, 48, long. 72, spoke the schr. Charlotte, Kearny, from St. Thomas's bound to Baltimore; supplied her with a barrel of Bread. March 19, lat. 36, 8, long. 74, spoke ship Experiment, Hughes, 20 days from Wales, bound to N. York; short of provisions; had lost her poop in a gale, Puffed

Connell 85 the bay, the... arrived yesterday... the left on the... formed, that the on... there, were the brig Com... mercer, Deveraux, of Philadelphia, and Schooner... Mary, Chester of New York; the brig Harriet... of Philadelphia and Schooner Kitty of New York... were recaptured from the French, and sent into... Jamaica.
March 23. Arrived, Schooner Federal George, Field, 8... days from Boston. Spoke in Hampton Roads... brig Assistance, from Charleston, bound to Phi... ladelphia, and Schooner Eliza, Whittierage, from... Salem to Norfolk. Passed in the Bay Schooner... Roby, from Charleston, and a large ship bound... up.
The ship Sally, Adams, hence arrived at Co... rona 4th January, after experiencing very bad... weather for a month previous to her arrival. The two Friends, Mull, has arrived at a small... port near Corinna, with considerable damage.
Arrived Sch'r Roby, Brown, 33 days from... Charleston.
Also Ship Independence, McConnel, from Leg... horn. Sailed from Leghorn, January 11, in co... with ship Trent, Kinsman, for Salem, and brig... Fame, Aickerson, for Bath; parted from them 26... January off Majorca, touched at Gibraltar 9th... February; left no Baltimore vessels. Lat 37... long. 64 spoke ship Jefferson, from Boston, bound... to Demarara, had thrown her deck load over... board in a gale in the Gulf. March 13 lat... 35, long. 69, spoke brig Two Brothers, Ander... son, 30 days from Jersey, bound to Norfolk, lat... 39, long. 94, spoke a Schooner 95 days from... Canton for Norfolk in great distress for provisions... and water, supplied them with some pork.
The ship Pamela, Driscoll, from Amsterdam... and Mount Vernon, Boyington, from Liverpool... are below.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27.
Arrived yesterday brig Success, capt... McFarlane, from Philadelphia, with goods... for merchants in this town, and the city of... Washington.
On Friday last Mr. Dawson moved that the... House of Representatives should resolve itself... into a committee of the whole—on the resoluti... ons, offered by him, for the recession of the Dis... trict of Columbia.
Mr. Huger said this point had been fully and... ably investigated the last session. He did not... expect, after the decision then made that the... House would have been again called upon to dis... cuss it. He believed the mind of every member... was made up respecting it: he hoped, therefore... the House would not agree to go into Com... mittee.
Mr. J. Lewis said he should vote against the... House resolving itself into a committee of the... whole; and should that motion be negatived, he... would move to discharge the committee of the... whole from all further consideration of the res... olutions.
The question was taken on going into commit... tee and lost—Ayes 20.
Mr. J. Lewis then moved to discharge the... committee.
This motion was carried, without debate—... Ayes 53, embracing a great majority of the... members present.
It will be perceived by the above extract from... the proceedings of the House of Representatives... of Friday, that Mr. Dawson's resolutions to re... cede the District of Columbia have received the... virtual rejection of that body: we say rejection... inasmuch as a postponement to the next session is... in effect, the same thing. The manner in which... this decision was entered into strongly indicates... not only the disapprobation of the proposed mea... sure, but likewise of a disposition to make the dis... approbation in the most emphatic manner. The... house in the first instance refused to discuss the... resolutions by a majority of at least three to one... and then dismissed them by a postponement.
We understand that the Executive have re... ceived the following COMMUNICATION—OFFICIALLY.
For the safety of the navigation to and... from Trondhjem, (in Norway): a lantern... light has been erected on Agnos Point... which for the future will be kept burning... from the 1st September to the 15th April... (both inclusive) half an hour after sunset... till sunrise.
This lantern light is fixed on a red paint... ed edifice, on the most northern part of... Agnos Point, about 60 feet above the wa... ter, eastward of the little bay, where Ag... nos farm lies, and not above 100 yards... from the same. Ringfluen, the dangerous... rock on the east of Agnos Point, bears east... half south from the light, about 200 fa... thoms, and Gaasefluen, or the western... rock, near Agnos Point, bearing in a line... with Oelands Church, N. to W. from the... light, distant from it about 120 fathoms... the Island Garten is N. N. E. from the... light.
Vessels for Trondhjem coming from the... west, and having the Island Garten to the... northward, will be sure of seeing the light... on Agnos, and may steer for the port till... they have the light due south on their side... keep off right opposite the light, and steer... to the shore, till they come within 30 fa... thoms of it, and then go along shore, they... will thus pass with safety Ringfluen, or the... eastern rock which lies N. E. to E. half N... from the Point—distance of 120 to 130... fathoms.
Vessels coming from the eastward, may... when they have the light at W. half S... safely hold off and steer the course out.
Vessels having the wind a head and the... light in sight, may without danger cruise... off until daylight, so long as the atmosphere... does not prevent the light from being... seen.
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, dated... Dec. 26.
"I communicate to you the pleasing intel... ligence that our harbour, since the day be... fore yesterday, is no longer in a state of... siege, but is restored to its ancient neutral... ity, and again under the Tuscan Government... It is therefore believed, that in future even... English goods may be imported and export... ed without any examination."
Another letter, same date. "The neutrality again granted to our... port by France has occasioned here the great... est joy, as it is expected it will infuse new life... into commerce. It is doubtless a conse... quence of the convention between the French... Government and the Courts of Madrid and... Lisbon, which England appears tacitly to... have approved, that she may not lose the... trade to Spain, Portugal and Italy. We... shall soon be able to procure English colonial... commodities and manufactures in abundance... Every thing is tranquil in the kingdom of... Naples; and the fears of the Porte, lest the... French should make an attack on the Morea... have hitherto at least proved without foun... dation."
We are sorry to learn that the valuable ship... Laurel, Capt. Blackler, from Calcutta, belong... ing to Mr. Gray, on entering Salem harbour... on the 8th inst. got on shore on some rocks, and has... since bilged; her cargo it is said, consi... sted of about 400 tons of sugar, and a quantity... of Piece Goods; about 140 tons of sugar and the... goods were saved from damage; the loss is... computed at 40 to 50,000 dollars. The ships... Citizen Blakeman, and Aolas, Robinson, had... both arrived at Calcutta from New York; they... failed the same hour and arrived together. The... ship Connecticut, Allen, was to sail for New... York about the 16th of Nov. On the receipt... of the news of war at the Cape, American vessels... which had taken in salt petre, were obliged to... reland it, as the exportation of it was prohibited... by the British government.
Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, March 23.
A message was received from the Senate... stating that they insisted on their amend... ment to the post-office bill, for forming two new... routes to New Orleans from Tellico block house... and Jackson court house.
On the question whether the House would re... cede from their disagreement to this amendment... a short debate arose, after which the House di... vided, Ayes 29.
The house then appointed conferees. A message was received from the President of... the United States, laying before the House the... last returns of the militia of the several states.
A bill to repeal a part of the act supplementary... to the act respecting consuls and vice consuls... and for the further protection of the seamen of... the United States was read the third time and... passed.
An act to ascertain the boundary of the lands re... served by Virginia North West of the Ohio, for... the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers, &c... was read the third time and passed.
The house went into committee of the whole... Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill fur... ther to protect the commerce and seamen of the... United States against the Barbary powers.
The first section of the bill was read. It im... poses a duty of two and a half per cent. upon... goods at present subjected to ad valorem duties... and ten per cent. additional on such duties im... ported in foreign vessels.
Mr. R. Griswold moved to strike out the... first section, on the ground that there was suf... ficient money in the treasury to meet the existing... exigency; and on the ground that, if additional... revenues were required, it should be derived from... other objects than those contemplated by the... bill.
Mr. Nicholson replied at considerable length... contending that additional revenue was required... that the subjects of it contemplated by the bill... were the most proper, and that it was the duty... of the government whenever they incurred ex... traordinary expenses, to provide at the same time... the means of meeting them, unless in case of... great national exigency, when the power did... not exist, or could not be exercised without ma... nifest injury to the United States.
Mr. Dana followed in support of the motion... to strike out the 1st section.
Mr. R. Griswold again spoke in defence of his... motion.
When the question was taken on striking out... the first section, and lost—Ayes 26.
After the rejection of some slight amendments... the committee reported the bill without amend... ment.
The House immediately took it up.
Mr. R. Griswold renewed his motion to... strike out the 1st section, and required the Yeas... and Nays.
Mr. J. Randolph delivered a speech in defence... of the bill.
Mr. Huger declared himself hostile to the prin... ciple contained in the 1st section of the bill;... but friendly to making an ample provision for... supporting the honor and interest of the nation... He should, therefore, vote for striking out the... 1st section: and if that motion failed, he should... vote for the bill.
The question on striking out the first section... was then taken by yeas and nays and decided in... the negative—Yeas 28—Nays 77.
When the bill was ordered to a third reading... to day.
Two bills were received from the Senate—the... one, to alter the organisation of the accounting... offices of the treasury, war and navy department... the other making additional compensation to the... governor, judges and secretary of the Indiana... territory.
Referred to a committee of the whole.
The House went into a committee of the whole... Mr. TENNY in the chair—on the bill regulat... ing the compensation of officers engaged in the... collection of the customs.
The committee having gone through the bill... reported it to the House, who ordered it to a... third reading.
Mr. Findley presented a memorial from sun... dry citizens of Columbia against a recession of... the district.
The House, after considering the bill supple... mentary to an act providing for the sale of the... public lands south of the state of Tennessee, or... dered it to a third reading.
From London Papers.
Bank notes are not the only fabrications of... the enemy preparatory to invasion. It is said... that guineas of base metal are coined in great... abundance at all the mints of Paris and Brussels... They are worth about 11 livres, and are full... weight. The Jews soon detected them, and have... put their correspondents at Hamburg, and other... places upon the Continent, upon their guard a... gainst this new money. These guineas are most... ly of the years 1797 and 1799.
A very ingenious young man, of the name of... Smart, a journeyman tailor, near Tunbridge... Wells, has invented an infernal machine , which... when placed in any point of contract against an... invading force, is capable of destroying a thou... sand men in a minute. The expence, I am told... will be small when compared with its utility... He has gone to explain to the Duke of Rich... mond, Lord Lieutenant of the County, the mo... del of his machine, and has met the general ap... probation of all the gentlemen Volunteer Officers... in that neighbourhood; the inventor is a volu... nteer himself, though a tailor . Should it meet the... approbation of the Duke of Richmond, Smart... will undertake to conduct it himself into the... centre of the enemy's legions ; the great merit in... the construction of this machine is, that he can re... main in perfect safety in the centre , while he... deals death and destruction to all around him... and he is capable of recharging it in ten minutes... and it can be moved with one horse , with the... greatest facility, at the rate of eight miles an... hour!!!
Scraps from London papers.
When we hear of Bonaparte being up to his... waist in water at Bologna, we only conceived... him to be dabbling at invasion; but when he at... tempts it in earnest , he will, in all probability... get a complete ducking , and soon come to the... bottom of his business.
It is asserted in a French publication, that... France is at present " in a state of rest ". That... sort of rest has been well described by Pope—... "A death like silence, and a dread repose."
APPLES.
Ten barrels of Apples were shipped... on board the sch'r Friendship at N. York, some... time in December last, which through a disaster... she met with in running on shore, in her voyage... to this port, the copy of the bill of lading or... receipt (that was retained) has been lost, and... in consequence thereof the owner or consignee is... unknown, and as to keep them much longer... would tend to their total destruction, the sub... scriber therefore gives notice, that if the needful... proofs of property is not produced in order to... receive the same, before the 28th inst. they will... be sold for the Freight and expences that were... incurred in saving them from the wreck.
JOHN QUANDRILL,
On board the Schooner Friendship, at Lawrafon... and Smoot's wharf.
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SUBSCRIBERS
To Mr. Carey's Family Bible... may get their books, by applying at R. and J... Gray's bookstore. February 29.
Public Notice. The Members of the PROTESTANT... EPISCOPAL CHURCH of Alexandria are... hereby notified that an Election will... be held at the Church on Monday next... between the hours of 1 and 2 o'clock... for twelve persons to serve the said... Church as a Vestry for 4 years. March 27.
FOR FREIGHT, To Philadelphia, or to the... WEST INDIES, The Brig... S U C C E S S, Capt. McFarlane, lying at Ramsay's Wharf, and will be ready to... take in a cargo in two or three days. Apply to... the Captain on board, or to... O. P. FINLEY.
Those that have goods on board will... please to apply for them. March 27. co
Young Hyson & Imperial TEA, Just received from Philadelphia, and for sale by... John G. Ladd. March 27. d
JANNEY & PATON Have just received, per Sloop Eliza, Capt. Hath... away, 15 pipes Amsterdam GIN, Also, per Snow, Debby, 144 tons PLASTER PARIS, And 20 000 Cypress Shingles. The Sloop will take part Freight of Flour... to any Eastern Port. March 27. d
SHOES.
SAMUEL CLARK Respectfully informs his Town and Country Cus... tomers that he contemplates leaving this place... shortly, and will dispose of the following Shoes... for cash, credit, or produce—viz: English and American colored Kid... Slippers, Do. black and white, high and low heels, Black, red, green and blue Morocco Slip... pers, Ladies Black Morocco Jefferson's shoes. Misses' Red and Black do. 500 pair good Calf Skin Slippers. Black Stuff do. Misses' Morocco and Leather Slippers. Boys fine and coarse shoes. Children's Jefferson Shoes, and pumps. Men's fine Morocco shoes, and dancing pumps. Do. fine Morocco shoes, and coarse shoes. March 27. d.
Cut Nail Manufactory.
SAMUEL H. DAVIS, At the Cut Nail manufactory near... the lower end of King Street, formerly carried... on by Smith and Davis, still continues to... Manufacture Cut and Wrought Nails, Flooring... Brads, Spikes, and Saddlers Tacks at every... size, and of a superior quality, which he offers... to sell as low as can possibly be afforded in this... Town. He has likewise on hand Bar Iron and... Nail Rods, which he will sell very low. N. B. All orders from Town and Country... Merchants will be duly attended to. March 27. co3m.
NOTICE.
The Circuit Court of the District of... Columbia having at the November term holden... in the county of Alexandria, Ordered and Di... rected, in the suite of Wyllie, Langley and others... complaints against Robert Alexander, his Trus... tees and other defendants depending on the Chan... cery side of the said court, that the subscriber... make up, adjust, settle and report to the said court... the accounts and claims of the said plaintiffs... stated in their bill; and of other judgment cre... ditors of the said Robert Alexander, anterior to... the deed of trust mentioned in the said bill, which... deed bears date the 26th day of December 1799. The several persons coming under the decree... order made in the aforesaid suite, are hereby in... formed, that I shall attend at my office in the... town of Alexandria, from this day until the 6th... of April next on which day I shall make up my... report, to carry into effect the said order, at... which time and place the several parties inter... ested are requested to attend with the necessary... documents, to enable me to execute the order. George Deneale. March 27. d
The Partnership of... BILLINGTON and CRUSE is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due... to the copartnership, by agreement, are to be... paid to Thomas Cruse. William Billington, Thomas Cruse. March 27. diw
FOR SALE.
A few hundred bushels of Lisbon... Salt suitable for the Fisheries, will be sold low if... taken away immediately. WM. HODGSON,

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB , about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment. Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15.
THE RESIDUE OF Col. Pendleton's PROPERTY
Adjoining this town, WILL be sold on the First Day of April for negotiable paper payable in the Bank of Alexandria—one fourth to be paid in four months, one fifth in six months, one fourth in twelve months and the remaining fourth in eighteen months from the day of sale. The plot of the land and lots may be seen at Col. Deneale's office, who is authorized to dispose of the above mentioned property in whole or in part at private sale. Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee. January 27.
MAHOGANY FURNITURE. JOHN B. TAYLOR, Cabinet Maker,
King-Street, next door but one to the Printing Office of the Advertiser. Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, Baltimore, PLAIN AND ELEGANT FURNITURE , consisting of— Celleretti side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretaries, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low. He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually attended to. Jan. 21. 361 co
Notice.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Thomas Dempsey and Nancy his wife, to the subscriber, on Saturday the 14th day of April next, will be exposed to public sale on the premises
A Lot of Ground
on the west side of Water street, 100 feet to the south of Wolfe street, extending in front on Water street 76 feet, depth 80 feet. R. I. Taylor March 12. eods
SALES.
To be sold on a credit of six months, at Public Auction, on Monday the 16th day of April next, before the front door of George Williams's Tavern, in the town of Dumfries, the following property, viz.
A Tract of Land
near Dumfries, on the tide water of Powell's creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with houses and other improvements. One moiety of a Tract of LAND on Chappawamie creek, with houses, quarries and free stone, &c. thereon.
A House and Lot in Newport,
(Potomac) No. 13 Two Lots with a Store House, Sheds, Wharf, &c. in the same place, Nos. 15 and 16.
One of two undivided Lots in the town of Geneva, state of New York.
And the Houses and Lots in Dumfries, now occupied by James Smith, and by applying to whom any further particulars will be made known respecting the abovementioned property; which will be sold under the superintendence and direction of Timothy Brundige.
This sale is to be made in pursuance of an order of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy sitting in the case of James Smith, a Bankrupt, in consequence of a mortgage entered into by the said James Smith on the 6th day of January, 1803, to the subscribers, to secure the payment of the sum of money, in the mortgage deed mentioned.
Bond and security is to be taken for the purchase money, and the legal title is to remain in the said Bethune and Smith, until the same purchase money be fully paid.
DIVIE BETHUNE, by his Attorney Jas. Jno. Margaram. ANDREW SMITH, by his Attorney Jas. Jno. Margaram.
The foregoing advertisement is approved of by me
TIMOTHY BRUNDIDGE, Assignee of the Creditors in the case of James Smith, a Bankrupt. Dumfries, March 15. eods
For Ground Rent,
SUNDRY LOTS near the Presbyterian Church, lying on the south side of Wolfe and east side of Fairfax street. Also, one LOT on the east side of Water street, fronting thereon 61 feet by 30 on Ramsay's alley. This lot will be either sold or ground rented. For particulars apply to
James M. Stewart, at Mr. Wm. I. Hall's counting room Merchants' Wharf. March 22. co
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
  1 Prize last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   1 do. of 500 3,000   5 do. of 200 2,000   10 do. of 100 2,000   20 do. of 50 5,000   100 do. of 25 7,500   250 do. of 10 10,500   420 do. of 5 30,000   1,500 do. of 2 45,000   3,000 do. of 1   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 9,000 do. 250   1 do. after 7,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 3,000 do. 500   1 do. after 1,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,325 prizes 15,000   9,075 blanks—not two to a prize.   15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 15,000   N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent. 
This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia for the laudable purpose of erecting a Seminary at 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 of 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 the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of 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, January 27, 1804. co
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, jun. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard.
WHEREAS
my two tracts of land in the county of King George known by the name of Eagles Nest and Somersett, which have for many years past, with the slaves, stock of every kind, furniture and plantation utensils thereon, been under the management of Benjamin Grymes, (and which were lent by me to him, for the support of his family during his life) having in consequence of his decease reverted to me; and it being my wish and intention that all his just debts should be discharged as fast as the money can be raised, either from the profits of the above named Estates, or by a sale of such of the perishable property as can best be spared. It is my request that all who have claims against the late Benjamin Grymes will bring them in fairly stated, and legally authenticated as soon as they conveniently can, either to Mr. William Fitzhugh Grymes who resides at Eagle Nest or to me in Alexandria. And it is also my request, that all persons who are indebted to the deceased, or to the said Estates, will discharge their balances as soon as possible, either to W. F. Grymes, or to me. William Fitzhugh. March 13 2W1M.
A Mill Seat and Farms,
SITUATE on Little river, in the county of Loudoun at the head of the Turnpike Road, now in its progress, will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder on the premises, on the 15th day of May next, if fair, or on the next fair day.
The seat for a large manufacturing mill being immediately at the fork of the roads leading from Snicker's and Ashby's Gaps, affords also a most eligible stand for a Distillery, Store and Tavern; and the land which is of good quality, is also well adapted to Plaster of Paris; has an abundant supply of wood and at least 100 acres of bottom fit for meadow. The tract containing upwards of 900 acres will be sold in large or small divisions to accommodate purchasers; and the terms will be one third of the money in hand upon the receipt of a clear deed free from incumbrances of every kind, and the balance in two equal annual instalments (with interest) from the day of sale; the purchasers to receive the rents on the land when due from the tenants, whose terms will expire at the end of this year.
Inquiries respecting the said property may in the mean time be made of Mr. Solomon Beaton residing near it.
FERDINANDO FAIRFAX. Charles Town Jefferson county, Virginia. March 5. 1 1W5thm
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY HAVE ON HAND,
The following valuable Books:
 VINER's general abridgement of Law and Equity, in 28 vols. large octavo, best London edition, bound in beautiful calf.  Bacon's new abridgement of the Law, 7 vol. 8vo.  Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. 12mo.  Christian's Notes to Blackstone, 12mo.  Virginia Laws, a new edition, 8vo—a few copies only on hand.  Henning's Virginia Justice, second edition, 8vo.  Anacharsis's Travels, 5 vols. 8vo. bound in calf.  Gillie's History of Ancient Greece, 4 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt.  Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 vols. 8vo.  Russel's Ancient Europe, 2 vols. 8vo.  Modern do. with an account of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.  Hume's History of England with the continuation by Smollet and others, 12 vols. 8vo.  Robertson's History of America, 2 vols. 8vo.  Rollin's Ancient History, 10 vols. 12mo. with maps and plates.  Smith's Wealth of Nations, London edition, 3 vols. calf.  Morse's Universal Geography, 2 vols. 8vo.  Burke's Works, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition.  Goldsmith's History of the Earth and Animated Nature, 4 vols. 8vo. illustrated with a great number of plates.  Ferguson's Roman Republic, 5 vols. 8vo. Edinburgh edition.  Adams's Defence of the American Constitutions, 3 vols. 8vo.  Thompson's Lives of the first twelve Cæsar translated from the Latin of C. Luctonius Tranquillus, 8vo.  Letters of M. T. Cicero to several of his friends, with remarks by Wm. Melmoth, Esq. 3 vols. 8vo. London edition.  Roscoe's Life of Lorenzo De Medici, 3 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt.  Plutarch's Lives, translated by Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo.  Sterne's Works, 8 vols. 8vo.  Shakespeare's Works, 10 vols. 12mo.  Adams on the use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, the fifth edition, corrected and enlarged, by W. Jones, 8vo.  Carvello's Complete Treatise on Electricity 3 vols. 8vo. London edition.  Ferguson's Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, &c.  Astronomy Explained on Sir Isaac Newton's principles.  Spectator with sketches of the lives of the authors, 8 vols. 12mo.  Kaime's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo.  Nicholson's Natural Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo.  Paley's Moral Philosophy, 8vo.  Simpson's Elements of Euclid  Gibson's practical Surveying.  Quincey's Medical Lexicon.  Bell's Anatomy, 3 vols. large 8vo. Edinburgh edition.  Monro's System of Anatomy, 3 vols. 8vo. Edinburgh edition.  Edinburgh New Dispensatory, 8vo. boards, Edinburgh edition, plates.  Zoonomia, or the Laws of Organic Life, 2 vols. 8vo.  Chapman's Elements of Chemistry, 8vo. Phila. edition.  Blair's Sermons, 2 vols. 8vo.  Nelson's Festivals and Fasts of the Church of England, 8vo.  Chamber's Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 2 vols. folio, Universal History, 7 volumes, folio. Both second hand & as will be sold low.  Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols.  Brooke's Gazetteer, Ainsworth's and Young's Latin Dictionary, Virgil Delphini, Tablet of Memory, Dodridge's Rise and Progress of Religion, Hervey's Meditation, Burn's Poems, Hudibras, Devil on Sticks, Morse's Geography abridged, Misses Magazine, Robertson's Charles Vth, Gulliver's Travels, Ossian's Poems, Mahomet's Gazetteer, Moot's Strictures on Education Delolme on the British Constitution, Stephen's Artillery Discipline, Philosophical Dictionary, Smart's Horace, Tidd's Practical Forms, Youth's Monitor, to which is added the Elements of Gestures with plates, Lord Rivers, a new novel, Jenny or the Distress of Love, do. Female Foundling, do. Lavater's Physiognomy, Sheridan's Lectures on Elocution, Stuben's Military Discipline, Clergy's Journal of the Occurrences at the Temple during the Confinement of Louis the 16th King of France, General Jourdan's Campaign, Rammel's Narrative of the Deportation to Cayenne of Barthelemy, Pichegru, &c. &c. the Two Trials of John Fries on an Indictment for High Treason, copies of Original Letters from the French army in Egypt, Scott's Lyric Poems, Pro and Con, or the Opinionists, Select Stories ornamented with beautiful engravings Scripture Histories with a beautiful frontispiece, Letters on several Subjects from a Preceptress to her Pupils who have left School, with a fine engraving, &c. &c. 
BLANK BOOKS.
Suitable for Clerk's Offices, Banks and Merchants' Accounts ready made, and a large stock of the best paper on hand for making blank books to any pattern. March 13.
Public
On the first day of May ensuing, to be sold, a moiety in fee simple, of The 3 story Brick Dwelling House situate in Prince street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. A. S. Swoope. Also, a moiety of THREE TENEMENTS, situate in King street, tenanted to Philip Conn and others. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by J. B. Swoope, Administrator of E. B. Swoope, dec'd. Jan. 20. 2W116f
FOR RENT
THE FISHERIES belonging to Mrs. Rozier, on the Maryland Shore, nearly opposite Alexandria. For terms apply to Thos. L. Washington, on the premises. Feb. 21. co
This Day is published, By Cotton & Stewart, and for Sale at their Book-Store—Price One Dollar, A new and interesting NOVEL, ENTITLED WHAT HAS BEEN. By Mrs. MATHEW. Feb. 16. d
This is to give Notice,
THAT the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County to the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of Kenneth Matheson late of the said County, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, on or before the fifth day of August next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said Estate. Given under my hand this 5th day of March, 1804. Mary Ann Matheson, Administratrix. All persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the above named Administratrix. Alex. 5th March, 1804. 2W3W1
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from my plantation, on Cedar Run, the 14th inst. a Negro man called HENRY, stout and likely, about 30 years of age, and yellow complexion: he wore away and took with him, two coats, one of coarse brown cloth, the other negro cotton, two pair of pantaloon, one of common negro cotton, the other of white yarn, osnaburg shirts, a felt hat and a pair of common shoes; he also took with him a broad ax and drawing knife, and probably will attempt to pass as a free tradesman.
I will give the above reward to any person who will apprehend the said negro and deliver him to me, on my plantation, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from taking off or harboring of him at their peril, as I am determined to enforce the law against any person that does. Henry D. Hooe. Buntown, Prince Wm. County, March 21. co3f
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, November Term, 1803.
Douglas and Mandeville, Plaintiffs, AGAINST Wm. S. Talbert, & Thos. Patten, Defs.
The defendant William S. Talbert, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William S. Talbert, is not an inhabitant of this district; on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Wm. S. Talbert, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Thomas Patten do not pay away or convey or secrete the debts by him owing to or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant William S. Talbert until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy. Test, G. DENEALE, c. c. (J30.) 1W2M.
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