Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-10-08 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. 11.] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1802. [No. 566.
Sale by Auction.
On SATURDAY.
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whisky in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and  A variety of DRY GOODS. 
THOS. PATTON, Auctioneer. October 6.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and bds.  White and brown soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Superfine cloth and kerseymere,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Mullin and Table Cloaths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master. October 5.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & CO.
Have imported in the Brig Experiment, Captain Eve, from Liverpool, a general Assortment of
FALL GOODS.
 Also, 8, 10, 12, & 20d. flat pointed Nails; crates of Queen's Ware, well assorted for country stores; stowed Salt in sacks, and a quantity of Burr Stones. They daily expect their London Goods, per Brig Industry. 
Sept. 27. d
DR. MAVOR'S COLLECTION OF VOYAGES & TRAVELS.
Subscribers are respectfully informed, that the Sixth Volume of the above Work, is now ready for delivery.
SAMUEL BISHOP. Sept. 28.
Wanted immediately, A WOMAN to do the house work in a small family. To one who can be well recommended, liberal Wages will be given. Apply to the Printer. Sept. 29.
JUST RECEIVED,
 And for Sale by the Subscriber,  A quantity of excellent north-ern Cheese,  English Walnuts and Filberts,  Box and Jar Raisins,  Limes, Oranges and Tamarinds,  Excellent firkin Butter,  Mackerel by the barrel,  Nova-Scotia Salmon, first quality,  Dried Cod Fish,  Cavendish Tobacco,  Mould and dipped Candles, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES. 
ABEL WILLIS. Oct. 1. d
TO BE SOLD For Ready Money.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Federal Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia, in a suit between the executors of Hanbury's plaintiffs, and the trustees of gen. Nelson, and others, defendants,
A tract of land in the county of Prince William, on the waters of Bull Run, containing 220 acres, now in the occupation of Mrs. Gwynn; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £. 259 with interest thereon from October 1797, and the costs and expenses of this sale, which will take place at Gadsby's tavern, in the town of Alexandria, on Saturday the sixth of November next. The above tract of land was purchased by Peyton Gwynn, deceased under the said decree, and the purchase money not being wholly paid, is again to be sold for the satisfaction thereof, in conformity to said decree, and terms of original sale.
D. M. RANDOLPH Late Marshall, v. D. Richmond, Sept. 18, 1802 (27) ddf
For Boston & Salem,
The sloop MARY & SALLY; JACOB ORCUTT, Master. For freight or passage apply to JOHN G. LADD.
Who has for sale, Beerboom Gurrabs, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Nankeens, Hylon, Hysonkin, and Souchong Teas, Russia Sheetings, Russia and Ravens Duck, Cordage, West India and N. E. Rum, A small quantity of very excellent Cheese. September 14. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from George Coryell, to the Subscriber, on Friday the 8th of October, at 4 o'clock, will be exposed to sale, on the premises,
A two story Frame HOUSE, situate on the north-east corner of Duke and Union Streets, with a lease of 7 years and 5 months of the Lot on which said House is built, subject to a ground rent of 12l. per annum.
Also, an annual ground rent of twenty pounds. JAMES KEITH, jun. Sept. 16. 191.
FALL GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY HAS received part of his FALL GOODS, per the brig CATHERINE, and expects the remainder by the first arrivals, all of which he will sell uncommonly low for Cash or approved Notes, at a short date, it being his intention to go to England as soon as possible. Sept. 29. d3w
Wanted to Purchase, A STOUT NEGRO LAD, whose honesty can be vouched for. For such, a liberal price will be given. R. B. JAMESON. Sept. 18. d
William Hodgson Has for Sale, on very reasonable Terms, 40 Bales coarse Woollens, 19 Puncheons 3d Proof Grenada Rum, 1000 Bushels Li erpool Salt, 20 Tierces bottled London Brown Stout, Old Port Wine in bottles, 18 Thousand rough hhd. and barrel Staves, 200 Grindstones, Sept. 21. d
Just Published, BY COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE, A NEW NOVEL, Entitled the BEGGAR BOY; (Price one Dollar.) By THOMAS BELLAMY, late editor of the London Critical Reviews. July 30.
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of JAMES BACON, Bankrupt, having appointed me Assignee of his Estate and Effects, all Persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate Payment, and those who hold any of his Property to deliver the same to me.
GEORGE YOUNG, Assignee. N. B. Those accounts which are not settled before the first of November next, will indiscriminately be put in suit. Sept. 27. d3or
 10 Pipes 4th Proof Brandy,  20 Hhds. Brown Sugar, (1st quality)  20 Puncheons Jamaica and Grenada Rum,  10 Bales Cotton,  20 Quarter Casks, F & FF English Gun-powder,  50 Bds. Pearl Barley,  5000lb. Fine Ground Ginger, 
FOR SALE, BY R. B. JAMESON. September 11. d
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, during the last harvest, a Negro Man named ABRAHAM. He is a Cooper by trade, between forty and forty five Years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, his teeth very much decayed, greatly addicted to drunkenness, and when so extremely talkative. —A scar on the back of his right hand, occasioned by a cut received from the cooper's knife, when at work, makes him remarkable. —As he has been seen at work in Alexandria, about the wharves and cooper's shops, it is expected he may be easily taken. The above Reward will be given to any person for apprehending the said Negro, and securing him in the nearest jail, so that I get him again; or Twenty Dollars if delivered to me in this town.
ROBERT LEWIS. Fredericksburg, Sept. 27. d38
To be SOLD.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Samuel Cooper to the Subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Samuel Cooper to Philip G. Marsteller, will positively be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on Friday the 22d day of October, at 4 o'clock, P. M. on the Premises,
A PIECE OF GROUND, With the APPURTENANCES, situate in the town of Alexandria, on the north side of King Street, and to the westward of Patrick Street, fronting on King Street 24 feet, and running back 100 feet to the Alley.
THOMAS SWANN. October 5. d
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received by the Brig Catherine, capt. Lawrence, from Liverpool, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS, Which are now opening. The balance he expects by the first arrivals from London and Liverpool. Sept. 28. d
THOMAS SIMMS Has just received, and for SALE, 1500 lb. of an excellent quality New England Cheese, 760 Bushels of dry mellow Potatoes, 1000 bunches of Onions, 32 barrels of Apples, Mould and dipped Candles, by the box, A few bags of Green Coffee, Fresh jar and box Raisins, Do. soft shelled Almonds, Large and small pots Tamarinds, English Walnuts, Durham Mustard, in pound bottles, Best Salad Oil, in bottles, Men and Womens' Shoes and a general Assortment of Groceries. He also wishes to sell, His HOUSE in Prince Street, opposite to George Taylor, Esqrs. Groceries will be taken in payment for it, or a liberal Credit given. —A L S O— The Lease of a BAKE-HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-Street. Possession may be had immediately. Sept. d
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday morning, the 3d inst. an Apprentice boy to the Cooper's bulwark, named JAMES LYLES, eighteen years of age last August, about five feet one inch high, brown complexion, walks with his knees turned in. Had on when he went away, a grey Bath-coating jacket, thick-set waistcoat and czeneburgh trowsers, but took other clothes with him. Whoever returns him to the Subscriber shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable charges, or Fifteen Dollars if taken 10 miles from Alexandria.
CHARLES JAMIESON. N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him off. October 7. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber, Fresh Lemons and English Walnuts. Soft shelled Almonds, Filberts, Oranges and Limes, Spinning Cotton, of an excellent quality, Spiced Salmon by the keg And a quantity of
Excellent Hams, Shoulders and Midlings.
ABEL WILLIS. October 7. d
Spanish Hides.
Just arrived in the Schooner Harmony, and for Sale by John & Jas. H. Tucker, 2000 Spanish Hides: They have also in Store, 10,000lb green Coffee, 20 Hhds. best Muxovado Sugar, 20 Barrels do. do. 1000 Bushels coarse Salt, 100 Sacks fine do. 10 Barrels Tanner's Oil, and A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 7.
ALMANACS for the Year 1803.
R. & J. GRAY Have just received a supply of ALMANACS, for the Year 1803; and have on hand, a large assortment of Writing Paper, Bonnet Boards, School and Family Bibles, Testaments, Spelling-Books, Inkpowder, Playing Cards, &c. &c. October 7. d
Just Received,
Fresh Lisbon Lemons and Oranges, Filberts, Walnuts, &c. Also, on Hand, A few boxes excellent Limes. JOSEPH DYSON. October 7. d
THOMAS SIMMS,
Has just received by the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, Fresh Lemons by the Box, Do. Filberts by the small trail 14 to 16 lb. Do. Soft Shelled Almonds of a superior quality. Also, a quantity of EXCELLENT BACON. October 7. d
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday, the 10th day of November next, on the Premises, Ninety Acres of Land, Belonging to the estate of Roger West, deceased, on a credit until the 1st day of March, 1803, the purchaser giving bond, with approved security, which, when paid good and sufficient deeds shall be made.—This Land is about three miles from Town, and begins at the road going to Mount Vernon; and forms an oblong square adjoining the lands of William Hepburn and the late Lord Fairfax, a plat of which will be produced. RICHARD CONWAY, Executor. October 7. d

To the Federal COMMITTEES of the State of Delaware.
GENTLEMEN,
YOU have been selected from your fellow citizens and appointed to stations at present of much importance; on the faithful discharge of the duties of which, perhaps, depends the success of the federal interests at our ensuing election. You are to employ all honest and honorable means in support of those principles which we deem calculated to save our common country from impending ruin, with which the mad fury of democratic demagogues at present threaten it. A communication therefore, made with a view of assisting your endeavors, and to aid the cause of truth and federalism I trust, you will not unwillingly receive.
It will be your duty principally gentlemen, to give correct information to the people; to inform them rightly of the transactions of our government; to explain its principles, and shew the tendency of its measures; contrast the late with the present administration; make a just and honest comparison of the mild and prudent measures lately pursued with so much success, by our beloved and lamented Washington, and his immediate successor, and which carried our country to such a pitch of prosperity and glory, with those of our present rulers, which seem to be fast hurrying us to a state of wretchedness and ruin. Inform the people properly on these subjects, and you will then have performed your duty. Our fellow citizens will then be enabled, and I doubt not will, make a proper choice of men to administer their government. Then will they see that "federalism has been lied out of power." in the most base and unprincipled manner, for the purpose of making way for men whose only object is self-interest, and whose patriotism extends no farther than themselves. It will be in your power, gentlemen, to shew the people that at the conclusion of our revolution we were looked upon abroad, as scarcely a speck on the list of nations: burthened with an immense load of public debt, the price of our independence: and with a treasury drained to the last farthing; that in a short time we formed another system of government, calculated for every purpose of protection and defence, the administration of which was in the hands of the federalists from its adoption till the 4th of March, 1801, a period of about twelve years. During that time our country experienced the most unparalleled degree of prosperity and happiness. It rose from the lowest to the most exalted station in the rank of nations. "It cannot certainly be unworthy of remark," says the report on the public debt of the United States, &c. submitted to the house of representative, on the 8th of May, 1800, by a committee appointed to enquire into the state of the finances, &c. "that ten years have not at this time elapsed since the government fairly commenced its operations: that during that period it has been necessary to liquidate, to fund and provide for a large capital of floating debt, which had grown out of the disorder of the confederation; that during the same short period the government had been compelled to contend with one expensive war on the frontier, with two insurrections in the centre of our country, and with depredation and hostility from the nations of Europe; that these embarrassments have nevertheless been faced by the government; most of the difficulties have been surmounted: the debt has been liquidated and diminished and the nation has still continued to increase in wealth and population beyond all former example." On the 1st January, 1791, the true amount of debt was dolls. 74,185,596 82 cts. On the 1st of January, 1800, it was dolls. 70,212,718 16 cts. So that in nine years the public debt was reduced dolls. 3,972,878 66 cts. Notwithstanding too the exertions that during this period the administration made to oppose the rapacity of French influence, encouraged by the overweening fondness of the jacobinic party for that nation, (a) and on the plan that the federal administration had adopted, the whole of the public debt would have been discharged in the year 1817. (b) In the year 1775 the sum of our exports amounted to only dolls. 9,000,000; in the year 1801 they amounted to dolls. 93,000,000. (c)
During the last years of the administration of the federalists, the tonnage of the United States was the second in the world.
The nominal and commercial corporations of the United States were in a more undoubted state of credit than those of any other nation upon earth. (c.) Our public stock and public credit in the same happy situation. (c.) Our manufactures flourished in the most unparalleled degree. Our taxes were moderate, and laid on such articles as were generally made use of by the richer class of our citizens. The instalments of the public debt were all paid as they became due. Our constitution was preserved inviolate. Our treasury, when it passed into the hands of our present rulers, had in it nearly three millions of dollars in specie. (d.) In a word Mr. Jefferson himself has declared that our government was in the full tide of successful experiment. (e)
"Reverse the medal" and examine into the conduct of the present administration. Our executive has in many instances violated the constitution: He has dismissed a judge from the office & appointed another in his place, without assigning any charge against the officer dismissed, and in face of the constitution, which expressly declares that the judges both of the inferior and supreme courts shall hold their offices during good behavior. (f) He has ordered a nolle prosequi to be entered to an indictment preferred against the printer of a newspaper for shamefully abusing the senate of the United States. (g) He has undertaken to judge of the constitutionality of the laws of the United States, in violation of the 2d section of the 3d article of the constitution. (h) He has ordered money to be paid out of the treasury of the United States without any law authorising such application. (i) He has declared war during the recess of Congress. (j) His conduct in numerous other instances is highly reprehensible and unworthy the head of a free and honest people. He has dismissed many of our best officers for the sole purpose of making way for men more subservient to his views and his wishes. He has appointed a foreigner, who was in 1794 engaged in an insurrection against the laws of the United States, to be at the head of the treasury department of our government. He has declared in his letter to Mazzie that our constitution is nothing but the form of the British government in its most corrupt parts, and that he is determined to break its "Lilliputian ties." (k)
He openly scoffs at religion, and makes a jest of the sufferings of the savior of mankind. (l) He has meanly descended from the dignity of the first magistrate of a great people, to interfere in the approaching election of this state. He has hired vile slanderers to abuse the late administrations and to blacken the fair fame of the immaculate Washington. (m) He has declared himself hostile to the manufactures of our country; calls our honest mechanics "mobs," and compares them to fores in the human body. (n)
The present administration have given a mortal stab to the constitution by dismissing sixteen judges of the United States who were a component branch of our government, as independent of the legislative and executive, as they were of it, by this means rendering the judges dependent on their will alone for the tenure of their offices."—They have continued the taxes on salt, brown sugar, bohea tea, molasses, coffee and articles of which the poor daily consumes more than the rich; while at the same time they eased themselves and the rich citizens by taking off the duties on loaf sugar, pleasurable carriages, &c. They have increased the wages of the officers of government, notwithstanding the great professions they made to the people before they came into office, of their determination to ease the poorer class of our citizens of the public burdens—By these means they have made it so that the wealthy part of the people do not pay their proportion to the expenses of government, while the poor are loaded with an undue share of the taxes. They have released the French republic from a debt of more than twenty millions of dollars, which it owed our citizens. (o) They have wantonly and lavishly expended the public money, by recalling our public ministers, against whom not even calumny can exhibit a charge, and appointing others to supply their places, each with an outfit of nine thousand dollars: in sending a messenger to France in a public ship at a vast expence, for the purpose of carrying over our treaty with that nation, when it was the duty of Mr. Livingston (who had at that time been appointed our minister to France) to have gone at once with the treaty; by which means the whole amount of Dawson's ex-
pensive jaunt would and ought to have been saved. Let it also be remembered that during the last winter the senate of this state, which at that time was democratic, refused even to hear the petition of seven hundred and sixty one of their fellow citizens praying for a redress of grievances, and drawn in the most respectful terms. (p) This was one of the most outrageous and tyrannical acts ever heard of in a free country, and directly in the face of our constitution—Such conduct is more fitted to the meridian of Turkey, than for the genius of a free people!
Let the whole conduct of the democratical faction be known to the people: Acquaint them with the noble exertions made by our own representative, in conjunction with the federal minority in congress, to oppose the destructive measures pursued by the present administration. Let our fellow-citizens, gentlemen, be thoroughly acquainted with these things, and we need not doubt but that they will act the part of honest men, and convince the United States that they will do their full share to "stoop the speed of anarchy's misrule."
A CITIZEN OF DELAWARE.
Kent county, 30th Aug. 1802.
 a Report of the committee of congress, on the 8th May, 1800.  b Mr. G. Mallin's report to congress, on the 18th Decr 1801.  c See in the Aurora of the 3d July last, a piece signed Franklin; supposed to be written by Tench Coxe, Esq. of Philadelphia.  d Mr. Gallatin's report of the 18th Decr 1801.  e The inaugural speech.  f The case of Ray Green, Esq. of R. Island.  g The case of Duane.  h See his letter to Mr. Dallas, published in the year 1801.  i The cases of the Peggy, of Callender, of the Berceau, &c.  j In the case of the Algerines.  k See Wood's History, &c. 449. Calender's History of the United States, 62, &c.  l Notes on Virginia, 312; and the anecdote of his visiting a united church in Virginia, published in the year 1800.  m In Callender's Record, passim.  n Notes on Virginia, 325.  o See the article added to the French treaty by Bonaparte, and ratified last winter by our president and senate.  p See Clayton's report of the proceedings of our legislature, on the petitions for contesting the election of David Hull, Esq. 
Translated for the Daily Advertiser.
National farm for Agricultural experiments in France.
The French nation has an experimental farm for agricultural experiments at Rambouillet, distant ten leagues from Paris. This farm is fifteen hundred acres in extent and supports the valuable stock of neat cattle, horses, sheep, and other domestic animals kept for improving their respective breeds. We publish the following account of the flock of the Spanish sheep now kept there as being more immediately connected with the interests of the United States; it is extracted from a more detailed account forwarded from the honorable Robert R. Livingston, our minister Plenipotentiary at Paris, to Dr. Mitchell, dated June 1, 1802.
The sheep-cot, which is the most interesting object at Rambouillet, is detached from the farm-house only a few hundred paces. It was formerly a breeding place for pheasants. It is a building consisting of four large galleries, connected at their extremities. The racks and mangers are on the two sides. The sheep-cot is floored and well ventilated. Litter is very plentiful. The place is neither cold nor hot, nor is any bad smell perceptible on going into it.
It is only six days since the lambs began to be yeaned, and there are already six of them. It is at Rambouillet where one must go to view the true Spanish race of sheep. These fine creatures have bodies of an extraordinary beauty. The pains which are always taken to prevent their receiving the ram before the third year, gives them a chance to have a full growth and development of parts which are in common cases prevented by two early or premature gestations. They are remarkably strong, square, and low upon the legs. Those which give suck or which are almost ready to bring forth, have their udders distended and their teats hanging almost like little cows. They afford
abundance of milk, though they live upon dry fodder all the winter. The second cutting of clover and lucerne are their only forage.
Each sheep, besides his two pounds of lucerne eats about half a pound of oats with (la Balle) of corn. In the evening some straw is put into the rack to amuse them during the night, but this is not calculated on as any part of their nourishment. In winter they are foddered four times a day; and the flock is driven about and to walk for exercise during an hour or two, provided the rain does not prevent.
The sheep are divided into four distinct flocks to wit: the ewes, the rams of two years old and upwards; the male lambs; and the female lambs and wethers. This last flock is not at Rambouillet. The whole of these animals amounts almost to six hundred.
I was singularly struck with the beauty of the yearling rams. I think their mean weight was about eighty pounds, & they continue growing until they are three years old. The custom now is to leave on their first fleeces until they are eighteen months old before they are shorn. About a dozen lambs are shorn at the end of a year by way of experiment. This has always succeeded well; tho' it has been found that lambs shorn the first year, suffered from the long rains of the summer, or the first frosts of autumn. Mr. Bourgeois, the superintendent of the national farm, has confirmed by his own observations what I myself have remarked, that it is of great importance to the beauty of a ram or sheep, that his growth should not be interrupted by any accident during the first year.—Another reason for waiting to the second year before shearing, is that the ewes are worth less than the wool they yield, and that the weight of the first fleece at the age of eighteen months, is equal to that of the two shearings, in the old way.
Out of about sixty rams, I observed a dozen of excellent shape. As to the fineness of wool there is but a small difference among them; for none but fine ones are kept in the establishment. The horns are not cut as they used to be, unless they are too close to hurt their heads. It has been found that purchasers prefer rams with their horns entire. These rams are singularly mild and tractable. They collect around those who go into their fold, and never pretend to butt. They may be caught and examined without the least difficulty. But they attack one another and fight with fury. Sometimes there are more than twenty battles at once in their inclosure. M. Delorme the first shepherd at Rambouillet said at such times, instead of attempting to part them, he found it necessary to get out of the way and take care of himself. The ewes are more shy and hard to catch, when you wish to examine them. The keeper called our attention to those which had not been shorn for thirty months, and are under experiment for ascertaining what will be the condition of the fleece at the end of three years. The wool is seven inches long, and sticks on as firmly as if it was only one year old. These two sheep do not suffer from the weight of their fleeces; but neither of them is very thick. There are a number of remarks on feeding, stalling and keeping this breed of sheep; and of the management of another flock lately introduced from Perpignan in Spain, which we may probably offer to our readers on a future occasion.
Mr. Livingston has already sent over some of this breed of sheep, as the most valuable present he could make to his country.
BOSTON, September 30.
Arrived at quarantine, ships Ocean, Blanchard, Havana; Margaret, Tinkham, Antigua; brig Oliver Peabody, Gilboa, Demerara. A ship anchored in the outer harbor just before night, supposed to be the Packet, capt. Trot, from Liverpool. Capt. Blanchard left, ships Herald, Wildrage, of Portland, to sail in 3 days; Ontario, Coffin, of Portsmouth in 10 days; brig Exchange, Manwaring, of Portland, Gilboa. Capt. Manwaring put into the Havana last April in distress, where he has been detained ever since, and is now ordered to depart, and not suffered to sell enough of his property to procure necessary repairs for his vessel and subsistence for himself and crew on his voyage home.
NEW-YORK, October 5.
Entered, brig Sally, Lord, Lisbon; Friendship, De Hart, Dublin; Eliza, Ingles, Amsterdam; fchr. Charlotte, Ma-

tetton, Turks Island; Eliza, Gilbert, St. Kitts. Cleared, ship Oneida Chief, Kemp, London; brig Juliana, Van Duyn, P. Republic; Mary, Miller, Amsterdam; fchr. Argonaut, Ketchum, St. Johns; Monaghan Farmer, Lockyer, Trinidad.
Arrived since our last. Brig Sally, Lord, from Lisbon. Left there, the ship Rose of and for Philadelphia to sail in 5 or 6 days, and a number of other American vessels, the names of which were not recollected. August 17th in lat. 39, spoke ship Jane, out 19 days from Bolton, bound to the coast of Guinea, August 26th, in lat. 42, spoke fchr. John, and William, capt. Hoop, out 13 days from Lisbon, bound to Bolton. The price of flour, (superfine) at Lisbon was 9 dollars, on the 14th August. Sch. Charlotte, Masterton, from Dominique, left from Turk's Island. Left at the former place, fchr. Friendship, Applin, from Plymouth, N. C. Flour 8, Pork, 14, Beef, 11 dollars.
Brig Friendship, De Hatt, from Dublin. Aug. 13th, spoke ship Warren, Loring, from Liverpool to Boston, lat. 52, 10, four days out. Same day, brig Washington, from Wiscasset bound to Dublin, 35 days out. Sept. 11th, spoke a brig from St. Croix to Copenhagen, lat. 43 56. Sept. 14, spoke a brig from Marblehead to St. Ubes, lat. 35, 22. Sept. 18, spoke fchr. Herring, from Oporto to Cape Ann, 34 days out. Same day, a fchr. from Marblehead to Charleston, lat. 43, 45. Brig Eliza, Ingles, from Amsterdam, left from Halifax. Sept. 3d, spoke lat. 43, 8, long. 33, 15, ship Agave, M c Dougal, from Philadelphia, to Havre, 15 days out, lat. 12, 18, long. 49, 42, spoke brig Bessfield, from —, to Oporto. Sept. 21, spoke fchr. John, from Newburyport, to Charleston.—Same day, ship Maria, from Portland, to Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6. Arrived, ship B. Franklin, Dandelot, Havre de Grace, 50 days; Fanny, M c Alister, Amsterdam via Cowes, 35; Dispatch, Nichols, P. Republican, 20; Juno, Waters, Hamburg, 59; brig Nabby, M c Lellan, Hamburg via Boston; George, Dickey, Madeira, 47 days. Cleared, fchr Betty, Bradford, St. Andrews; Friendship, Torrans, Newbern, N. C. Sally, Childs, Trinidad. Yesterday arrived ship Juno, capt. Waters, 59 days from Hamburg, who on the 7th of Sept. lat. 43, long. 39, fell in with the wreck of a vessel, with all her masts gone, and her decks swept clean of every article, and so far sunk that the sea rolled over her; she appeared to be a new American brig, and might have been a wreck two or three weeks; but as it blew fresh could make no further discoveries. On the 20th of Sept. in lat. 42, 30, long. 36, spoke a brig from London for Wilmington, N. C. out 33 days; all well. The ship Juno, of and from Boston, arrived at Bombay, May 22, all well. Capt. M c Alister, from Amsterdam and Cowes, Sept. 27, lat. 36, 12, long. 56, spoke ship Robert, from Baltimore for London, 56 days out, all well. Same day, spoke brig Nancy and Kitty, from Barcelona, for this port, out 46 days, all well. The ship Cheeseman, Greenfield, sailed from Amsterdam for New York, July 5. Brig George, of New York, Dickey, master, from Madeira; sailed the 25th Aug. and left there the brig Commerce, capt. Boldin, to sail in 4 days for Alexandria, & several other Americans, names not recollected. Sept. 27, lat. 35, 48, long. 61, spoke ship Halcyon, of Middlesex, Price, master, from Havre de Grace, bound to New York, 62 days out. Last evening arrived the ship Benjamin Franklin, capt. Dandelot, from Havre de Grace, with whom came Dr. James Woodhouse, of this city; capt. Bailey, and J. Warren, of Massachussetts, and several others; but no Tom Paine. Capt. D. spoke Sept. 17, lat. 39, 43, long. 55, ship Concord, Evans, from Salem, for Sumatra, and in lat. 38, 30, long. 71, 30, the fchr. John, Davis, from Newburyport, for Charleston, out 3 days. Arrived at Falmouth, ship Volant, Poland, from Charleston. The American ship Martha, capt. Martin, from Havre for Lisbon. Aug. 1, this day appeared off and sailed for Roderdam, ship Providence, Taylor, from Batavia and Isle of France. Ship Delores la anti Primera, Caffano, from Hencé has arrived at Havana.
BALTIMORE, October 6. Arrived last evening, the fast sailing ship Vigilant, capt. Boyle, 45 days from Havre, and 32 from Falmouth, (Eng.) Vessels left at Havre. Ship Caroline, capt. Ault, of Philadelphia, to sail in 6 days, London Packet, Clarke, Baltimore, in do. Tilman, Warren, Charleston, (S. C.) in 4. Vessels lately arrived at Falmouth for orders. Ships Violant, capt. Tolland, Charleston, (S. C.) Flora, Jay of Bolton. Sailed in company with ship Martha, Martin, of this port, for Lisbon. Sept. 4, lat. 48, N. long. 20, W. spoke ship Alexandria, from Liverpool, bound to Alexandria. Spoke Sept. 19, lat. 42, 30, long. 61, 30, brig Enterprize, 44 days from Liverpool, bound to Boston. Sept. 20th, lat. 42, 30, long. 62, spoke brig Ranger, Dean, from Copenhagen, bound to Philadelphia, out 44 days. Sept. 24th, in lat. 40, 89, long. 68, spoke ship Octavio, of Peteriburg, Keen, master, from London, bound to Norfolk, out 50 days. Arrived, brig Betsey, captain Chatfield, 60 days from Bordeaux. Left barque Galen, Chambers of Baltimore. Saturday last, off the Capes, spoke a schooner from Philadelphia, which had lost her main mast. Arrived, schooner Mariner, captain Wicks, 12 days from Cape Francois. Left there, brigs Dispatch, Fife, and Neptune, Clapp, of Baltimore. Passed in the bay, the ships Montezuma, Daughters; Pyamigo, Belt; barque Amelia, Anderson, and schooner Two Brothers, Halbert—all bound up. The Mariner has performed her voyage out and home in 34 days. Vessels with troops from France were dropping in daily; the number of which was not known. Flour was from 8 to 10 dollars per barrel; in demand. Arrived brig Susan and Polly, capt. Eldridge, 7 weeks from London. Sept. 9, lat. 42, 8, long. 30, spoke the ship Kingston, Stephens, from New York, bound to London. In lat. 41, 30, long. 68, spoke the Francis and Ann, Baros, from New York, bound to Lisbon out 33 days, dismasted the 24th August; bound back to New York.
Alexandria Advertiser.  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8. The following very interesting article to our mercantile friends, is copied from a Liverpool price current of Aug. 16, which we have just seen. "An act of parliament has lately been passed relating to produce not the growth of the United States, but imported from thence, the provisions of which are ambiguously recited, but from the best and most authentic construction that we can obtain the purport is as follows, viz. Cottons, the produce of the United States can only be admitted from thence in British Ships. Pimento, ginger, mahogany, fustic, and Nicaragua wood, lignumvitae and Spanish hides may be exported from America in American or neutral ships, under an order in council for exportation only; sugar and coffee may be imported in any ship under an order in council for exportation; cochineal and Indigo may be imported in any ship from any place." [ Ev. Post. ]
From the (Baltimore) Telegraph. We were politely favored by a gentleman of this city with the following articles, which have been TRANSLATED for the TELEGRAPHE from the Gazette Extraordinary of Cape Francois.  DOMESTIC NEWS OF THE COLONY. Charles Belair, general of brigade, who had placed himself at the head of the rebels, has, together with his wife, been apprehended by the general of division Dessalines. They have been both immediately conducted to Gonaives, and embarked for the Cape, where they are immediately expected. Annexed is the letter in which general Dessalines announces to the general in chief their arrest.
ARMY OF ST. DOMINGO.  DIVISION OF ARTIBONITE.  At the general quarters of Petite Riviere, 23d Fructidor.  DESSALINES, general of division, to LE CLERC, captain general.
My General, I have positive proof that Charles Belair was at the head of the late insurrection; these proofs have been made evident to me by the officers of the 8th division, who appear to me more unfortunate than culpable in the late events. God forbid, however, that I should excuse any of those who have revolted against the government. I have the most profound indignation for all those who have followed the villain Charles in this infamous revolt.
This Charles has caused his secretary to be assassinated in his own house; and his ferocious wife has in no small measure contributed to the acts of barbarity, which have been committed on our unfortunate companions, the friends and defenders of the French government. I pray that Charles and his wife may meet their punishment.
The cause of the separation between Charles and Larosse was solely because the former wished to proceed to Dancou, and Larosse would not. Such have been the causes of their disunion. Charles should be considered as the chief of the brigands, and punished as such. It is only to my marches and manœuvres, added to the indefatigable zeal of the troops which I commanded, that we owe the arrest of this scoundrel, who is unworthy of your clemency.
I send you this letter by an extraordinary courier. With the greatest respect, (Signed) DESSALINES. Agreeable to the original: The Gen. in Chief, Capt. General, (Signed) LE CLERC.
General Quarters of the Cape, 25th Fructidor, year 10.  The General in Chief to General Dugua. You will add to the orders of the army, citizen general, the subjoined letter, which has been written to me by Dessalines, general of division. A military commission, composed of yourself, general Clerveux, Barquier, Claparede, and Abbe, chief of brigade, shall try Charles Belair, within six hours after his arrival at the Cape—You shall name a chief of battalion of brigade to make it public.
He shall be tried for revolt, and the sentence shall be executed at the public square in the Cape. I shall pass sentence myself upon his wife, who shall receive the punishment the merits.
I appoint citizen Guathier, aid du camp of general Dessalines, and who he has so highly praised, to the rank of Chief of battalion. I salute you, (Signed) LE CLERC.
At Cape Francois—At the press of government.
EXTRACTS  Of letters from an American Gentleman in England, to his friend in Philadelphia.
LONDON, July 30. From the day of my arrival in London to the present, the people have been electioneering mad. Accidently passing by the crown and anchor tavern, the other day, I had a fair opportunity of viewing an English election mob. Three shabby looking fellows on horseback abreast supporting a large blue flag, on which were the words "No Bastille," preceded the procession—then a large band of music, fantastically decorated, drawn by six horses—then Sir Francis Burdett, in his carriage, drawn by the mobility, followed by numerous other carriages, in the rear of which came men, women and children: by thousands, keeping up a constant huzzaing.
The history of the motto on the banners, of "No Bastille" is this: Mr. Mainwaring is a magistrate of Middlesex, and while in Parliament voted for building a new county prison. Popular rumor says, that in this prison two or three persons have been starved to death thro' neglect; in consequence of which a great clamour has been raised. Sir Francis Burdett, being the candidate opposed to Mr. Mainwaring, has seized on this circumstance, and is converting it to his own interest.
My excursion to the Isle of Wight, was extremely gratifying. It has long been celebrated for its salubrious air, its delightful prospects, and diversified scenery of landscape. Newport, its capital, is a neat handsome town, situated in about the centre of the island. I have also vi-
sited Carisbrooke Castle, rendered famous by having been the prison of Charles I. during the civil wars of his time, and where his eldest daughter died after he was beheaded. To any one fond of contemplating the remains of antiquity, this is an extremely interesting place. The citadel was built about the year 600 by the Saxons, consequently about 200 years ago. The other parts was built by Fitz Osborn, in William the Conqueror's time, 700 years ago. The whole is in a state of high preservation, and great care is taken of it. The present Governor, Lord Bolton resides there. The well for supplying the castle with water, is truly a great curiosity, being 300 feet deep, about 250 of which is perforated through a solid rock. Our guide let a lamp down 200 feet, till it rested in the water. The water is drawn up by an ass. The animal who had performed this duty for 45 years died lately. The village of Carisbrooke is closely under the Castle, and about a mile from Newport. The castle stands on a very high hill, and a station on the citadel, which is gained by mounting a flight of 72 steps on the outside, gives a commanding view of the whole island. On returning from Newport, we had a view of the new Barracks, built for the accomodation of ten thousand men. To be continued.
With respect to the right of Bonaparte's naming his successor, the debates in the French Council of State, ran very high, when he prit la parole , rose and said, with great mildness and solemnity—"Citizens, I bow to the will of the Council; but the privilege of naming a successor, is one of those which most tends to the tranquility of the state, by preventing retraction. All I shall desire, in such a case, is, the not being compelled to publish my choice—every one would then be disposed to promote the public welfare, as the factions could make no party. There is not one amongst you, Citizens Counsellors, who might not, with propriety, suppose yourself my choice, and of course, that in aiming at the general prosperity, you might ultimately enjoy personally, every thing that would be great and glorious."—These were nearly his words.
From the French papers (received at N. York) less information is to be obtained concerning the state of French politics, than from English prints. The nation at large appears to acquiesce, with the utmost sang froid , in every dictate of its present rulers: incapable of living tranquil under any modification of a free form of government and exhausted by the eternal ceflation of revolutionary constitutions, it at length, reposes in the sullen calm of military despotism, for such in fact, notwithstanding all the provision of the late ordinances, respecting the prolongation of the authority of the first Consul, is the positive state of France.
Public fates and processions of a civil or religious nature still amuse the populace of Paris, and Paris gives the tone to the rest of France, which appears to forget, in the pomp and parade of Bonaparte's military establishment, the once imposing etiquette and ceremonies of the old court. What has often been predicted seems fully verified, that the French nation is doomed to despotism.
The nation is, now, apparently happy, and however discordant with our ideas, enjoys and cherishes the energetic government of Bonaparte, whose administration, it must be confessed, is evidently directed to the aggrandizement of France, not only by extending its empire but by fostering the arts of peace:—the whole energies of the nation are impelled towards manufacturing and mercantile enterprises, which cannot fail, in the course of a few years, to effect a sensible change in the commerce of the world. ( N. Y. Dai. Adv. )
NOTICE. Application will be made to the next Court to freighten the Road between Alexandria, and George Town Ferry. October 8. d
To be Rented, The House in which I now live, of which I have a lease for upwards of three years from this time; the situation is eligible and the House commodious. For terms apply to J. B. NICKOLLS. Fairfax-street, June 19, 60-

List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office, Alexandria, October 1, 1802.
A. Walter S. Alexander, Thomas Allwin, Mrs. Aufoins, Mr. Auberry.
B. Robert Boggess 2, Joseph Bagin, Samuel H. Beall, Samuel M. Brown, George Boling, Mr. Braddock, Mr. B. Brown, Mary Brown.
C. John Clifton 2, Samuel H. Card, Mary Ann Crumell, Edward Carter, Samuel Collard, Sarah Clements 2, John Cayley, Joseph Capper, John Carlton, Citizen Ennui, John Caffer, James Clark, George Chapman, Joseph Cooper, Patrick Collins.
D. Joshua Dowling, Edward Dowler.
E. Thomazin Ellzey 2, William Emmons, Thomas Egnew.
F. John Fowler, Elizabeth Fontain, Capt. Henry Fairfax, John Fleetwood Marsh, Daniel Fittou, Jacob Fortney 2, Henry Fenwick, Eldred Fisher, Christopher Francis, Mrs. Francis.
G. Obediah Garnet, William Groves.
H. Jacob Harry, Mathew Hufham, James S. Higginbotham, Robert Harri, William Hewett, Samuel Howard Sulan Harris, Francis Humerfly, Elizabeth Hodgkins, Ann Hope.
I. Capt. Lewis Javell, Jonas Johnson, James Johnson.
K. George Keffock, 2, Zachariah Kirby, Arch. K. Kearney, Philip Keaty, William Kupatrick.
L. Fielding Lewis, 2, James D. Lawry, Bolitha Laws, James Laird, Messrs. Love and Reid, William Lightfoot, Stephen Lewis, Charles J. Love, George C. Lamkin, 6, capt. Wm. Lane, jun. William Lewis, Nancy Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Philip Lee.
M. Charles M. Martin, 3, Elenor Mitchell, 2, Larkey Maxfield, Abraham Mathews, Mr. Meney, John Miley, Thomas Magruder, John Murry, Amy Moore, James McDunne, Daniel Murray, Thomas Matthews, John Morris, William Murchison, William Miller, Murray, Mumford and Bower, John Matthews, Robert Miller.
N. Thomas Neale.
O. Messrs. Hugh O'Neale and brothers, Lawrens Owens, Joshua E. Osgood.
P. Lewis Plumb 2, Miss Patrain, Thomas Proviess, Dr. John Philips, 2, Jane Prather, Nancy Potts, William Potter.
R. George Rotch, George Rutter, Elizabeth Ridgway, Capt. Joseph Russell.
S. Stephen Stephens, Elisha Scott, Adam M. Stewart 2, Thomas Salmon, Thomas Smith, Joseph Smith, Townsend Stith, Thomas Sinclair, John Smith, Benager Smith, Weathers Smith.
T. George C. Tew 3, Richard Thompson, Richard Turner, William Tinklin, Gerard, Trammel, Capt. Hugh H. Tutnell, John Treeby, Captain David Tucker.
V. Mrs. V. yard.
W. Messrs. Lemuel Weeks and son, and Wm. Jewett, James Woagh, John West, Thomas West, Will and Bob James Watson, capt. John Wheeler, captain William Walden.
October 2. 1aw3w
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In PRINCE-STREET, between Fairfax and Water Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by Grove Wright;
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of Prints and Looking-Glasses and Girandoles of every description, which will be sold on the lowest terms for cash. Orders from a distance will be punctually attended to.
September 3. eo
A few Barrels and two Hhds. First quality SUGAR for Sale by
Wm. HARTSHORNE, Who wishes to employ two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS.
9th Mo. 27. cotf
TO LET, A THREE STORY
BRICK HOUSE, On Prince, between Fairfax and Union Streets, adjoining the Store of William Hodgson. Apply to
JOHN HARPER. October 6. eo
To be RENTED,
For one Year or a term of Years, and Possession given immediately,
THE STOREHOUSE, LOT and KITCHEN where John Cook lately lived, being the best Stand in Town for a Retail Store. For further Particulars enquire of
BERNARD GALLAGHER. Dumfries. Sept. 29. (30) eo1zt
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, Oranges, Cocoa-Nuts, Limes, &c. &c.
Also, Best Deyham Mustard, Excellent Jar Raisins, Havannah Segars by the Box, And a few Weavers' SLAYS of different Numbers.
JOSEPH DYSON. September 3. eo
TO RENT, A LARGE AND COMMODIOUS
STABLE, Calculated to hold four horses; partitioned from the stable is a convenient CARRIAGE HOUSE; a Loft for Hay covers the whole. For particulars apply to the printer hereof.
Sept. 20. eo.
Dancing School.
MR. GENERES respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has removed from Annapolis to Alexandria, and proposes opening a DANCING SCHOOL early this month. He hopes by his attention to merit a share of public Patronage. Terms will be made known on application to him, at Mrs. Griffith's Boarding-House, King-Street.
N. B. Ladies who wish to take private lessons will be attended to.
October 2. o6r. †
M'CARA and FRIDGE
Have just opened a WHOLESALE STORE, in King Street, opposite SNOWDEN'S PRINTING OFFICE, where they have a large and general Assortment of MERCHANDIZE, which they will sell low for Cash or approved Notes, at 60 days;
—CONSISTING OF— Coarse and fine cloths, coatings, blankets, flannels, corduroys, thicksets fustians, calimancoes, checks, British muslins of every description, silk handkerchiefs, ribbons, pelong fustians, romals, polacares, thread laces and edgings, cottons and chintzes, shawls, fancy pocket handkerchiefs, dimities, Irish linens, brown Hollands, toilets, cotton hosiery, sewing silk, table cloths; threads, white and colored, by the pound or package; hats in cases assorted; knives and forks, scissars, &c. &c. &c.
They will receive a further supply of GOODS by the early Fall vessels.
To LET, the House in King-Street lately occupied by Mr. McCulloch. Apply as above.
Sept. 17. eo2m.
AMBROSE VASSE,
At his Store in King-Street, has for sale,
Coffee, first quality in bags, Hysan, Hysan Skin, Young Hysan, & Imperial, Loaf Sugar in Hhds. and Bbls. Old Sherry Wine, Port Wine, Mustard in boxes of 3 and 6 Dozen each,
Chocolate, Claret in boxes, and a few Crates of Earthenware.
August 12. eo
I will Rent my Warehouse
in the town of Alexandria, possession may be immediately had. It is situate on the South side of King Street between Washington and St. Asaph-streets, nearly opposite Mr. John Kincaid's store, and has a dry airy cellar under the whole, the greater part of which is floored—there are two good floors above ground, a counting room with a fire place on the lower floor, and in every respect well constructed for a Flour Merchant or a Grocer and will store eighteen hundred barrels; the stand is not exceeded by any in Alexandria for said business. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to Philip G. Marsteller, at the Vendue Store.
PHILIP MARSTELLER. September 14. 22w8t
Just received and for Sale at this office— Price One Dollar,
DEBATES
In the Senate of the United States, on the bill for repealing the late
JUDICIARY LAW. September 30. eo1ot
Lands in Kentucky.
To be sold by Public Sale at the Tontine Coffee-Room, New York, on the 2d day of December next, at 12 o'clock, noon.
Eleven thousand acres of land in one or more lots; laying in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky about 30 miles from Lexington and Frankfort, 20 miles south east of the Ohio River and adjacent to the public road between the two Maima Rivers and several rising settlements. The soil generally good, well watered and timber of various descriptions.
These lands within 15 miles of Main Leeking and Kentucky rivers, both navigable two to three hundred miles above the extremity of the lands.
Also, To be sold at the same time and place as the above, another TRACT of LAND of nine thousand acres, in one or more lots, in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, nearly the same distance from Lexington, Frankfort and the Ohio Rivers, as the foregoing tract, and lays between the former and Main Leeking river, distant from the latter only a few miles.
The soil is in general good, well watered and timber of different kinds, and as the former tract, in the neighborhood of the settled parts of Kentucky, and opposite a Jersey settlement. The grants by Edmund Randolph, Esq. in 1787 and 1788, and the title deeds are clear and indisputable.
As these lands are to be disposed of for behalf of creditors, they will be positively sold to the highest bidder, for approved notes at two and three months.
Capt. Fowler or Mr. James Masterfon of Lexington; Mr. George Brook, Clerk of Woodford county; or major John Lee near Frankfort will point out the lands. For further information and an accurate plan of the lands, apply to John & Charles Wilkes Esqrs. or Lewis Simond Esq. New York, or to Mr. Brown, Dumfries, Virginia.
October 1. eo
The subscribers authorised by the Will of the late George Carret, of Stafford County, will sell at Public Auction on the first Monday of December next, in the town of Leesburg, his
TRACT OF LAND,
Lying on both sides of Goose Creek, in this County, and running from thence to the said town; containing about five thousand acres, most of which has been laid off in lots, and since leased for lives or a term of years; from the peculiarly eligible situation of this land, and its great fitness for the improving state of agriculture that is taking place in this neighborhood, it is hoped that it will be an object worth the attention of those who wish to vest their money in landed property; one third of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, the remaining two thirds to be paid by two annual installments; six per cents of the Stock of the U. States will be taken in payment for one half of the two delayed installments, at its current value, in the principal commercial towns, or bonds with good personal security and mortgages will be required to secure the payments.
Mr. John Mathias, living in Leesburg, and surveyor of this County, has a plat of the land and will survey or show any part of it to those who wish it, they paying his expenses for so doing.
LANDON CARTER, Junr. THOMAS L. LEE. Loudoun County. August 20. eo
GUNPOWDER.
Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, by the quarter cask. Also, Refined Salt Petre, by the quarter cwt. or larger quantity. A constant supply of those articles from the Manufactory, will be kept for sale on the lowest terms, by
LAWRASON & SMOOT. April 8. eo6in
SPENCER, PEARCE & CO.
On King Street, between Royal and Fairfax streets, have received by the Brig CATHERINE, from Liverpool, a considerable Part of their
FALL GOODS,
And they have on Hand, of their Spring Importation, an excellent Assortment of
Hardware & Cutlery. September 30. eo1ot
APPROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP, For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION.
By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philosophers," &c.
ON this interesting and highly important branch of science, several valuable works have, within a few years, been presented to the public, among which the above, as it is the most recent, is in pre-eminence useful. Led by her success into an inquiry concerning the nature of the active powers, and intellectual faculties of the human mind, Mrs. Hamilton has developed those powers and faculties with a perspicuity and ability which while it arrests the attention of those who have most successfully studied these subjects, must render a competent knowledge of them familiar to the most ordinary capacity. The superficialness and inanity of character engendered by the modern system of education, have been long, and justly, a subject of complaint; but the particular causes by which these serious evils have been produced, were hitherto but imperfectly known, or little attended to: To trace these evils to their source, and to point out the proper remedy, is the ultimate object to which the meritorious efforts of this Author have been directed; and in these efforts she has, it is believed, succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectations. Such indeed, is the importance of the inquiries which form the subject of this work, and so great the success with which these inquiries have been pursued, that the happiest consequences to society may reasonably be expected to result from the present publication. To all it is interesting in a very high degree, but to mothers of families, and others engaged in the formation of the minds of children and youth, it will prove an acquisition truly invaluable.
The rapid sale of two impressions of this work in England, sufficiently evinces the high estimation in which it is there held: An American edition—equal to, and at little more than half the price of the British edition—is now offered to the patronage of the American public; by whom its merits will, doubtless, be justly appreciated.
[An Extract from the above Work.] "From most of the writers on education it would appear, that it is only to people of rank and fortune that education is a matter of any importance. By such alone can the system that are generally proposed, be adopted. In such, therefore, must we believe them to be exclusively addressed. To make fine ladies and finished gentlemen forms no part of my plan, which has for its object the subjection of the passions, the direction of the affections, and the cultivation of the faculties that are common to the whole human race."
* The price of the British edition, is fifteen shillings, Sterling, in boards.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on a fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery.
** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscriptions received by the Publisher.
Queen's Ware, Glass & China.
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Catherine, from Liverpool, the balance of his FALL GOODS, which with those before on hand makes his Assortment complete.
FOR SALE,
Sackings by the bale, of the first quality, Coarse Hats, in small boxes, Pipes, by the box, Newcastle Grindstones, 2 Casks white cotton hose, A few pieces Diaper and Cambric.
Sept. 27. eo1w1aw3w
TO RENT,
For a term of Years, in one or two Farms, Near 2000 Acres of
LAND,
Being that part of the Mount Vernon Tract devised by General Washington to George F. and Charles A. Washington, lying on the south side of the Potomac, five or six miles below Alexandria. This land is well suited to wheat, being flat river land, extending upwards of three miles on the water, and has several good Fisheries on it. The contiguity of this situation to Alexandria, the City and George-Town with the convenience of water-carriage, must, make it desirable to Farmers. There is on it a small Dwelling-House, a commodious brick Barn, and excellent Stables and out Houses. Any person wishing to rent, will be shown the Premises by application to G. Rollings, living thereon, and may know the terms by application to Colonel Deneale, his office in Alexandria, with whom a plat of the Land is left, or to the subscriber.
BRUELL BASSETT. Sept. 28. eo8t
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.