Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-08-30 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1805.
[No. 1384.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in hds. tiersces and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serget, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Gintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Onnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flaver'd Holland Gin, 60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 12 bales German Ticklenburgh
1 case Britannias, 1 do. Plattas Royal, Just Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, AND FOR SALE BY T. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, Three hds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins.
April 25.
JAMES SANDERSON
He received, in addition to his late general sup- plies, which he will sell, by the quantity, ve- ry low, and on liberal credit; 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Bran- dy. 14 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Tenerife Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. 25 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen each. 6 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles.
ALSO, 28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC- CO now in store. May 31.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, 69 barrels prime pork, 12 barrels pease, suitable for the West-India market.
July 3.
Wm. HODGSON.
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book store, and this Office, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT OF AN APOLOGY, for Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BRING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard C. Nease, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
EDUCATION.
H. WILBAR,
Late MASTER of the Steine House Academy, Brightelmstone;
BEGS leave respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, that (at the request of many of his friends) he has reduced his terms of tuition to Five Dollars per quarter, and One Dollar emment.
An Evening School will be opened on Monday next, the 2d of September, from 6 o'clock till 9—at the moderate price of Three Dollars per quarter. Peas, ink, and fire- wood in aid.
August 29.
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The subscriber, administrator to the estate and effects of Eugene Hanly , deceased, re- quests all persons who have claims against the of- fate, to bring them forward, legally authenti- cated, for settlement; and those indebted will please to make immediate payment.
William Oxley.
August 14.
SPANISH SEGARS.
Just received, and for Sale, a few Boxes SPANISH SEGARS. T. CRAVEN.
August 10.
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Just Received,
And for sale by the subscriber,
1 case black taffeties 1 do. bandanoes, red and brown 20 barrels pork Essence of spruce in jars A large feale beam, bottoms and weights, complete.
JOHN G. LADD.
August 10.
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FOR SALE,
100 barrels prime Beef, 60 do. Pork, 5 hds. and bbs. continental Rum, 4 hds. Molasses, 2 casks real Holland Gin, 12 casks black-eyed Peas, 500 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 20 boxes Raisins, 1 half pipe and 2 qt. casks London Par- ticular Madeira, 6000 lbs. Coffee, 8 cases felt Hats assorted, suitable to the St. Domingo Market, 50 barrel: prime Herrings.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
July 30.
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JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, BY
JOHN G. LADD,
A few barrels black Varnish, Pitch,
100 barrels Boston Beef, 50 kegs Raisins Soap and Candles, in boxes, 100 lbs. Naume and Cloves, New Rum, in hogheads and barrels; Three bales Russia brown sheetings, A parcel of Blocks, Mast-Hoops, Pumps, &c. July 15.
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WANTED TO PURCHASE,
About 30 000
White Oak Hoghead & Barrel Staves,
Of good quality: Also, A few squared Logs of Walnut. Wm. HODGSON.
July 5.
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SUGARS.
Seventy hds. and } MUSCOVADO SUGAR, Twenty-two bbs. } Thirty one bags Cocoa, received by sloop Diana, from Martinico—for sale on reasonable terms by
John & Thos. Vowell.
WHO HAVE ON HAND
Holland Gin of excellent flavor in Pipes, Fourth proof Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Liverpool Fine Salt, 1000 bushels Indian Corn, 1200 do. black-eyed Peas, in good ship- ping order, July 6.
TO RENT,
A convenient two-story Brick-house on Wilkes street, opposite Capt. George Slacum's —For terms apply to,
John C. Vowell.
July 6.
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W. D. SIMMS has commenc- ed the Practice of Law, and means to attend the Courts of Alexandria and Washington coun- ties, in the district of Columbia—the Winchester District Court in Virginia, and Prince George's and Charles County Courts, in Maryland. August 26.
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St. Vincents Rum, Muscovado Sugar, and Spanish Hides,
FOR SALE BY
Benjamin Storeve, jun.
August 5.
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TO LET,
A NEAT WELL FINISHED TWO STORY HOUSE,
On St. Asaph-street, nearly opposite Abraham Faw's office—apply to
Hewes & Miller.
August 2.
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THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE,
King near Washington Street,
HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c.
—A SUPPLY OF—
Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 hds. St. Croix and St. Martins Rums, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars.
Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, Do. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and
New England rum,
Choice old Madeira,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga and
Port,
Claret in cases,
20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins,
Very best chocolate,
Dixon's best mustard,
Salt oil, &c.
With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual.
The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms.
JAMES BACON.
May 14.
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LAWRASON & FOWLE
Have just received, by the brig Harmony , Robert B. Hall, master, from Boston.
3 bales best Beerboon Gurrahs
3 do. Sewing Twine
2 chests Young Hyson } FRESH TEAS.
5 do. Imperial } 20 boxes best Spanish Segars
2 pipes first quality Cognac Brandy
40 barrels N. E. Rum
5 hds. retailing Molasses
7 barrels Sperm Oil
A few boxes Sperm Candles
40 boxes brown Soap
And a quantity of Plaster Paris. July 6.
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WILLIAM OXLEY
HAS ON HAND,
Which he will dispose of on terms advantageous to the purchasers, for cash or notes, The following Articles, viz.
Superfine and second cloths Kersemeres and Swandowns Bearskins and featherbeds Durants and calimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boil'd camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twill and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marieilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peplong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambrick mufins India Jacquet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c.
ALSO,
A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings.
January 7.
A few Copies of the American Gardener , for sale by Robert Gray, in King-street.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber wishes to purchase a few likely YOUNG NEGROES.
Any person or persons having such property to dispose of, will meet with READY SALE, by an early application, at Hodgkin's Tavern , Alex- andria.
August 28.
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WANTED.
A neat BOOT & SHOE-MAKER that can come well recommended, and capable of taking charge of a SHOP, will meet with en- couragement. A Single Man will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer .
August 28.
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Belona Gun-Powder.
Just received and for Sale by the sub- scribers,
15 quarter casks Belona Gun-Powder, of a superior quality.
Also,
10 casks Young Hyson Tea, and 20 barrels New-England Rum.
Lawrason & Fowle.
August 27.
NOTICE.
ALL PERSONS having claims against the Brigs John and Enterprise , and Schooner Young Lyon are hereby notified and requested to bring them in, to the subscriber, within thirty days from this date.
James Patton,
August 20.
1120thap
The Subscriber
Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King-street, viz.
THE CORNER STORE, lately occupied by himself—the frame is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately occupied by Doctor Hall; the house is very convenient and in good repair—this also will be rented a bar- gain if applied for immediately. For terms, ap- ply to
THOMAS RICHARDS,
or in his absence to Mrs. Hutton , living on the premises.
August 8.
IRISH WHISKEY.
The subscriber has on hand about 1500 gallons WHISKEY, made last Christmas from malted barley, which is of an excellent quality. It is now offered for sale to private fa- milies, by the gallon, at four shillings and six- pence, or by the barrel at four shillings and three- pence—at his house near the brewhouse.
THOMAS CRUSE.
Alexandria, August 1.
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N. B. The few that have drank of this Whis- key give it the preference to Brandy. There is no doubt of its being a wholesome spirit. Its being manufactured in the town, should be a farther recommendation to the citizens.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Phila- delphia and Baltimore.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
  Superfine cloths and  coloured cambricks;    cashmeres,  Dimities,    Cotton cashmeres,  6-4 9-8, Cambrick    White and coloured  mufins,    jeans, nankeens and  India, book, jacquet    fustians,  and mull mull, muf-    Long and short nan-  lins,    keens,  Colonade and off-bar-    Blue do.  red striped cambrick    White and coloured  ditto,    marieilles,  Lace,    Waistcoating,  6-4, Lace shawls,    4-4 7-8, Irish lin-  Long ditto,    nens, long lawns,  Super brocaded do.    4-4 7-8, Shirting cot-  English and French silk    ton,  gloves,    Irish and Flanders sheet-  Kid ditto,    ing,  Pic nic mitts,    Platillas,  English split straw bon-    Brittanias,  nets,    Silesias,  Madras and bandanna    Silk, cotton and thread  handkerchiefs,    hosiery,  Bastar,    Diaper table cloths,  Mamodies,    Napkins,  Gurrahs, &c. &c.    Chintz callicoes and   
All of which he has determined sell at the most reduced prices.
May 26.

On the essential and distinctive qualities of Democracies and Republics, with reference to the Constitution of the United States.
FROM THE BALTIMORE REPUBLICAN, OR ANTI-DEMOCRAT.
ESSAY VI.
I proceed to shew from the definitions of the most accredited lexicographers, and the highest authorities, among the moderns and ancients, that a right in the people to assemble collectively and enact laws, is of the essence of democracy.
Mr. Walker, in his Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, ( The authority quoted in the Aurora ,) defines democracy, "one of the three forms of government, that in which the sovereign power is lodged in the body of the people."
Democracy, in Johnson's Dictionary, is defined—"One of the three forms of government—that in which the sovereign power is neither lodged in one man, nor in the nobles, but in the collective body of the people."
The Dictionnaire Philosophique defines democracy, "a species of government, in which the legislative power is exercised by the people."
In the French Encyclopedie, democracy is defined, "One of the simple forms of government, in which the people in a body possess the sovereign power. Every republic where the sovereignty resides in the people is a democracy."
I shall now produce authorities to ascertain what is here meant by sovereign power.
Montesquieu observes (8) "When the body of the people in a republic, are possessed of the supreme power, this is called a democracy." Libanius says that "at Athens, a stranger who intermeddled in the assemblies of the people was punished with death," this was (Montesquieu remarks) because such a man usurped the rights of sovereignty. (9) Hence the sovereign power is in the people assembled, not in the people individually.
The French Encyclopedist, under the article democracy, above quoted, as if to remove any cavil which might be raised, observes, "Before we proceed further, it is necessary to remark, that in a democracy each citizen does not possess the sovereign power, nor even a part of it; this power resides in the general assembly of the people."
Again Mr. Hume in his third Essay, says, "the constitution of the Roman republic gave the whole legislative power to the people, without allowing a negative voice either to the nobility or consuls. This unbounded power they possessed, in a collective, not in a representative body."
Thus we see, according to these definitions and illustrations, that in a democracy, the sovereign power is in the people collectively or assembled to enact laws, and not in a part, or in the people individually. Hence it follows, that, the essence of a democracy, consists in a power to enact laws being lodged in the body of the people, or in the people collectively.
In further proof of this point, I shall content myself for the present, with a few authorities chiefly drawn from the ancients.
Of the authorities derived from the ancients, they will be principally those which are relied upon by the Abbe Barthelemy, in his celebrated work, the Travels of Anacharsis, the younger, in Greece; more particularly those which he quotes in his chapter "of the nature of government according to Aristotle and other philosophers;" and his chapter of "the present government of Athens."
A right in the people, collectively, to enact laws, and try offences committed against the laws of the state, is the essence of democracy. This is the position to be further illustrated.
It may not perhaps be improper, in this place, to remark, that it is not meant to convey an idea, that the will of the people, in the enacting laws, in a democracy, is expressed in one way only, or in an assembly where all are collected; this will may be ascertained by taking the votes of the people seriatim , or successively, in small collections, or tribes, as was sometimes practised in Athens and other cities in Greece, the majority of the whole votes deciding.
(8) Spirit of Laws , book ii. chap. 2. (9) Idem .
Aristotle observes (10)—"that all matters of deliberation should be decided by all the people is consonant to a democracy, but is susceptible of many variations; for all the people may be entitled to deliberate and decide either collectively or successively." Hence whether the votes or suffrages of all are given collectively or successively, still it is the majority of the votes of all, that is to decide in the formation of laws.
Our knowledge and notions of democracy have their source in the ancient democracies, or what we find in ancient writers concerning them. All of modern date have had those for their model.—To this source, therefore, we must apply for correct information, relative to their distinguishing characteristics and composition.
The general characteristics of democracy are thus described by Aristotle.
The nature of democracy requires that the supreme authority of the government should reside, not in the distinguished few, but, in the great body of the people. (11) That all the offices of the magistracy, or at least the greatest part, should be conferred, by lot, on each individual. That all the citizens be alternately distributed in the courts of justice. That a senate be instituted to prepare those affairs which are finally to be determined on in the national & sovereign assembly, at which all the citizens may be present. (12)
For a particular case I shall select the celebrated Athenian democracy.
Solon determined that the supreme power should reside in the assemblies, at which every citizen should have a right to be present; and where all ordinances respecting peace, war, alliances, laws, imposts, and all the great interests of the state, should be finally decided. (13)
The assemblies were held in the theatre of Bacchus, in the public market, or in a spacious place near the citadel named the Pnyx. (14)
Six thousand suffrages were requisite to give the force of the law to several decrees. (15) It was not however at all times practicable, it seems, to obtain this number; for during the whole course of the Peloponnesian war, it was found impossible to collect more than five thousand citizens in the general assembly. (16)
Herodotus says that Aristagoras, ambassador from the Ionians, found it harder to deceive one Spartan than thirty thousand Athenians; meaning in a loose way, the whole state supposed to be met in one popular assembly (17)
With respect to the Athenian courts of justice.
"The right of protecting innocence is not acquired at Athens by either birth or riches. All may be present at the assembly of the nation and decide on the interests of the state, all are likewise entitled to give their suffrages in courts of justice, and to regulate the interests of individuals." (18)
There were ten tribunals at Athens, four for homicide, and six for other causes, as well criminal as civil.
These assemblies did not meet at the same time, with those of the people, being both composed nearly of the same persons. (19)
I do not take into view the Areopagus, which was a perpetual body; nor the senate and archons, which were elected for one year, and aristocratic; nor the mode of distributing the citizens among the courts of justice, as particulars not of moment to the question. Those who may desire more particulars will be amply gratified by consulting the travels of Anacharsis, the younger, and Aristotle's politics.
After this description it is easy to conceive the noise, tumult, and confusion, that must prevail in democratic assemblies.
 (10) Aristot. De Rep. lib. iv.  (11) Idem. lib. viii.  (12) Idem. lib. iv.  (13) Plut. in Solon.  (14) Thucyd.  (15) Demosth.  (16) Thucyd. lib. viii. chap. 72.  (17) Idem. lib. v.  (18) Plut. in Solon.  (19) Abbe Barthelemy in Anacharsis. 
From the UNITED STATES GAZETTE.
It would appear from some recent publications in the Aurora & National Intelligencer, that the business of the Indian trading houses was become so complicated and perplexed, as to be thought by the present administration, to be no longer manageable upon the principles of the law of April 1796 "for establishing Indian trading houses," and that for remedy the executive had resorted to the creation of a new officer denominated, according to the National Intelligencer, "general or principal agent of the trading houses of the United States
with the Indian nations within the United States."
Mr. Duane, in the Aurora of the 12th inst. considers that appointment as being made without authority of law. On the other hand Mr. Samuel H. Smith, in the National Intelligencer of the 16th instant is of opinion, that "though the acts of congress do not impose it as a duty on the executive to appoint such an agent, yet, by confiding in him the entire direction of the fund, it clearly authorises him to appoint such agents as he may see fit."
We shall perhaps, by and by, say a few words to this question. In the meanwhile we propose to confine ourselves to the same remarks, upon certain particulars relative to the Indian trade, with which Mr. Duane has thought proper to amuse the public.
Mr. Duane tells us in the Aurora of the 12th inst. that [we shall give the paragraphs at length and in his own words,] "Upon Mr. Jefferson's accession to the executive chair, this was the state of the Indian trade, it was overrun by the agents of English factors; drunkenness, debauchery & murder, prevailed among the Indian tribes—the American citizens on the frontiers were in constant alarm and subject to massacre. On the other hand the agents employed, who had been entrusted with property to an immense amount had not made returns or accounts of the trust reposed in them; by the death of an agent by the name of Price, there was a failure to a vast amount under the Purveyorship of Mr. Wheelock* and this failure it was which called the attention of the executive to the subject, and which induced the introduction of a bill in congress, last session for the appointment of a general agent. The public however, defective as the system was, and great as the dilapidation had been, profited by the pacification of the Indians, perhaps more than they lost by pecuniary subductions from the public property, the augmentation of the funds† and the new distribution of the factories by Mr. Jefferson; have the most beneficial effect on the general objects of the policy. The British factors for a while, endeavored by reducing the price of goods below prime cost in Europe to secure the whole trade, and drive us from competition, but they soon found that to be a loosing trade; they have disappeared and what has followed: content, concord, sobriety and good faith, no hostility to the U. S. and civilization progresses to an unexampled extent among the Indian tribes; this is the effect of a correct administration of a wholesome and beneficial system."
We shall now prove, 1st from the mouth of Mr. Jefferson, that the terrible state of things here portrayed as existing, at "Mr. Jefferson's accession to the executive chair," is totally devoid of foundation; and 2d. from secretary Dearborn, that the monies employed by the old administration, in the Indian factories established by them, did not experience, while under their management, the diminution of a single cent, any supposed failure to a great amount notwithstanding.
As to the first point, Mr. Jefferson, in his primary message to congress, just nine months and four days after his appointment to the presidency, observes:
"Among our Indian neighbors also, a spirit of peace and friendship generally prevails, and I am happy to inform you that the continued efforts to introduce among them the implements and the practice of husbandry, and of the household arts have not been without success: that they are become more and more sensible of the superiority of this dependence for clothing and subsistence over the precarious resources of hunting and fishing: and already we are able to announce that instead of that constant diminution of numbers produced by their wars and their wants, some of them begin to experience an increase of population."
Now, unless we can persuade ourselves, that this state of peace, these continued efforts to introduce among the Indian nations the implements and the practice of husbandry, and of the household arts, which had not been without success; and, the increase of population, which some of them had begun to experience, were all produced, by measures taken by Mr. Jefferson, in the short space of nine months and four days, the time he had then pre-
* This is corrected in a subsequent paper, and the death fixed under the purveyorship of Tench Francis, his predecessor in office, of course it happened under the old administration, at least five years ago, and yet it is considered here as a cause in-lucing to the late appointment.
† This augmentation was made the last session of congress.
‡ There has been no new distribution of the factories established by the old executive. A number of new factories have been erected by the present executive.
sided as president of the United States, we must conclude, that the effects here described by him, were the result of measures that had been previously employed by the old administration.
As to the second point. A letter from the secretary of war, H. Dearborn, dated 17th January, 1803, contains the following information:
"In addition to the two factories or trading houses heretofore established, it has been considered as advisable to establish four others, viz. one at Detroit—one at Fort Wayne—one at Chickasaw Bluff—and one with the Choctaws. The surplus of 150,000 dollars appropriated by the act of congress of the 16th April, 1796, and which had not been applied to the two factories heretofore established, on the frontiers of Georgia and Tennessee, has been applied to the four other establishments recently made."
"From an investigation of the accounts made and reported to congress at its last session it was satisfactorily evident, that the funds employed prior to that period had not been diminished."
Mr. Duane will be pleased to take notice that the last session of congress, here referred to by Secretary Dearborn, was the first session which occurred after the election of Mr. Jefferson. Further, if Mr. Duane will write to his friend, the clerk of the house of representatives of congress, for copies of the accounts here spoken of he will find that they relate merely to the two factories, while conducted by the old administration.
Here then, is unquestionable proof that the old administration, turned over the funds they had employed, in their two factories, to the new administration, entire and undiminished and that in doing so, they have conformed to the spirit, and even to the letter of the law, for establishing the Indian trading houses, which enjoins (sect. 4) "that the prices of the goods supplied to, and to be paid for by the Indians shall be regulated in such manner, that the capital stock furnished by the United States, may not be diminished."
It is our sincere wish, Mr. Duane, that, when the accounts of the trading houses, established and managed by the present executive, shall undergo an investigation by their successors, that they may sustain and receive as favorable a report, as that made by Mr. Dearborn on the factories of Georgia and Tennessee.
Thus we see, from the highest authorities in the administration, that, Mr. Duane has described a state of things to have existed in the Indian nations, when Mr. Jefferson arrived at the presidency which did not exist. That he has also described a state of things to have been produced, in the Indian nations, by the measures of Mr. Jefferson, which Mr. Jefferson ascribes to the measures of the preceding administration: and, that instead of a failure in the Indian trade "to an immense amount, and dilapidations and pecuniary subductions from the public property," the accounts which have been submitted to congress render it satisfactorily evident , that the funds employed by the old administration, had not been diminished in the smallest degree.
BASSETTERRE, July 19.
Capture of the schr. William, capt. Wood.
On Friday last the above schooner quitte Nevis about 12 o'clock, having on board James Wicks, esq. captain Cassin (who was going home in the fleet) and the editor's son, passengers. They had come near Salt-Ponds, when they observed a boat to leeward apparently with two men only in her, which they supposed to belong to some ship of war lying here; that having neared her pretty fast, the schooner was in a short time hailed by her and soon after a number of men (supposed to have been concealed in the bottom of the boat) were seen, who presenting blunderbusses and other arms threatened to fire into the schooner unless she immediately hove to; which was accordingly done, and seven boarded her over her stern, and, ordering every person on board to go below, took possession of her. The schooner then stood to windward, and, weathering Nevis Point, proceeded for Guadalupe, where she did not arrive till Sunday noon. After anchoring in Bassaterre, M. Michelle, register of the admiralty court, came on board; by whom the passengers were treated with the most polite attention. They remained at Guadalupe until Wednesday evening, when they were brought away by Mr. Langley's schooner and landed in Nevis yesterday morning.
BALTIMORE, August 23.
The ship Serpent, Haves, and schooner Suwarrow, Frost, of this port, have been

For Freight to Baltimore.
The Sloop HARRIOT ,
Now lying at col. Ramsay's wharf, and in all this week. For freight, (which will be taken on low terms) or passage apply to the master on board.
Aug. 28
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For CHARTER,
To the West-Indies or Coastways,
The Sloop HOPE ,
Burthen 73 tons; a good strong vessel and in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Hewes & Miller.
August 28.
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French and Spanish Languages.
A French gentleman, lately professor of the French Language in a college in Maryland, offers his service to the citizens of Alexandria as a teacher of the French and Spanish Languages. He flatters himself he will be found fully adequate to the task, and solicits public patronage. Apply at Mrs. Spear's boarding house or to the printer.
August 28.
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FOR SALE,
A few puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Rum.
August 25.
James Sanderfon.
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Wanted to Purchase,
50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts, and 250 stout Chestnut RAILS . Apply to the Printer.
Aug 19.
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FOR SALE,
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY,
Neabsco Furnace, and its Appendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining,
NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain - and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one-third cash, and the balance in two annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deed will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Thomas F. Page, living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part.
John Tayloe.
Mount Airy, August 12.
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N. B. A valuable Mine Bank , in Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
Mackarel & Whiskey.
110 barrels of MACKAREL just received, per Schooner Eliza , from Rhode-Island:
ALSO,
35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY - and
30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBACCO, warranted good. These articles will be sold low. Apply to
John & Thomas Vowell.
July 16.
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Forty Dollars Reward,
For apprehending and securing in any gaol in the United States, so that I get him again, Negro ABNER ;
HE is a stout, strong, and active fellow; understands plantation business well and is a good shoemaker; he is about 32 years old, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; he has some old scars from a whip which he received seventeen years ago for running away; he has been my property ever since and I do not recollect that he has ever been corrected since, although often deserved it; he has a mother in Fauquier county, Virginia, the property of Mr. John Bronaught, and I have been informed he was seen on the road enquiring for said place, with a pass setting forth that he was a free man, and my name affixed to some of them, all of which are forgeries; and I will give a farther reward of Forty Dollars to any person that will inform me of the person or persons guilty of the forgery, provided they are convicted of the same. The above slave went off 28th July, 1805.
THOMAS WEST,
One mile from Alexandria.
August 14.
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An Overseer wanted.
I WILL give liberal wages to a young man acquainted with FARMING, who can (from respectable sources) bring vouchers for character. Application may be made me at the place or at my farm two miles from Centreville, if done in the course of a few weeks.
THOMAS BLACKBURN, jun.
Rippon Lodge, August 7.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE RECEIVED,
A considerable addition to their stock, forming an extensive assortment of the best articles in their line of business.
—THEY HAVE FOR SALE—
Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port,
Wines of the first quality and in fine order.
St. Estephe Medoc Claret, in cases of one and two dozen, Cognac Brandy, old Peach do, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, very old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Continental Rum, 70 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, 100 Irish Whiskey, Molasses.
Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson Skin Souchong
TEAS, carefully chosen of the freshest and best qualities for family use.
Philadelphia and Alexandria loaf and lump Sugars, Muscovado Sugars, Coffee, Tennessee and Upland Georgia Cotton, Rice, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pepper, Pimento, race and ground Ginger, Mustard, pearl Barley, Starch, Fig Blue, Flotant & Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Beca Wax, Hunter's pipes in boxes, Snuff in bladders and bottles, wrapping Paper, Havanna Segars, British Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Bar Lead, refined Saltpetre, Brimstone, Alum, Chalk, Soap, Mould and Dipp Candles, Demijohns, &c.
Mandeville & Jamesson.
August 10.
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LAND for SALE.
I have about 1000 acres of Land, equal to any in the state of Kentucky, lying near Lexington, which I will sell a great bargain; the title indisputable, and an old military one. The terms of the sale will be made low, and a very lengthy credit given on a considerable part of the purchase money. Those gentlemen who intend to settle in the state, and who wish to purchase, may find it their interest to call upon me. I have the certificate of the hon. John Brackenridge, Esq. and others, shewing the title, situation, quality, quantity and value of this property.
John Luke.
August 5.
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FOR SALE.
Five hundred acres of LAND, in the County of Alexandria, and five and a half miles from Alexandria and two from Georgetown, one moiety in Wood and part of that heavily timbered. It abounds in excellent water, and hath an extensive view of the neighborhood—from its proximity to the City, Georgetown and Alexandria, with the additional convenience of an abundance of wood, few farms within the District claim a pre-eminence. Upon the First Monday in October , I shall attend on the premises for the purpose of disposing of it, if not sold previous to that time. Should it be more accommodating to those (who wish a country residence during the sickly months,) I will divide it into ten and twenty acre LOTS. Any person wishing to view the Land, by an application to WILLIAM SNELL, who lives on it may be gratified. My remoteness and the frequent depredations on the Wood and Timber, are the principal inducements to sell it, not more than one-fifth of the purchase money will be required, and a credit from two to three years will be given for the residue, security by a mortgage, and a forfeiture of the advanced monies, with interest on the sum unpaid, if not punctually and fully discharged.
G. CHAPMAN.
August 17.
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NOTICE.
THE Subscribers, of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, have obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the estate of William Wools , late of the aforesaid county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers on or before the 6th day of February next, they may otherwise be by law excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under our hands this 5th day of August, 1805.
Ann Wools, Adm x .
Archibald M c Clellan, Adm r .
August 6.
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This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained, letters of administration on the personal estate of Robert Brown , late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 3d day of November next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 3d day of August, 1805.
DIXON BRITTINGHAM, Adm r .
August 3.
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N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
CAROLINE MILLS, FOR SALE.
WILL be sold at public sale on the premises, on the 2d day of the 9th month, (September) next, a Merchant and country Mill, with 170 acres of land, on which are sufficient houses for the accommodation of millers and others; situate on the river Rappahannock, about two miles below the town of Port Royal, on a stream of water sufficient for three water wheels and four pair of stones, at almost all seasons of the year; is in the best wheat county perhaps in the state, where no competition can be dreaded, and is on tide water.
The Country Mill is nearly adjoining the other, has one overshoot water wheel, and one pair of five feet Burr Stones, is surrounded by wealthy farmers, who have large families and it is known that the profits arising from this country Mill alone will more than pay the interest of the money, the whole is supposed to be worth, in short this whole property is thought by judges to be the most valuable of the kind in the state of Virginia, and is sold in consequence of the death of Aquila Janney , to enable the subscriber to close the concerns of the late partnership of Aquila and Elisha Janney .
Terms of sale will be one fourth in cash, or an approved negotiable note at sixty days; the balance in three equal payments, at six, nine and twelve months, bearing interest from the day of sale, and to be secured in such manner as may be determined on and made known at the time and place of sale.
ELISHA JANNEY,
Surviving Partner.
7th mo. 23.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
THE OYSTER SEASON
IS now approaching, when every Dollar I can get will be in motion . Permit me to address you in a plain way, with a few plain facts.
CASH, you must be convinced, is the main spring, source and life , with all men of business—it gives them energy, strength and spirits to combat every difficulty; and makes them respected by those with whom they have any dealings: the baker, butcher, liquor merchants, grocer, hay, corn, oats—and, in short, every article in the Tavern Line , are CASH. And above all, the worn out Oyster man, who toils many a cold and boisterous day, to obtain his living—to gratify your luxurious appetites , and bring NOURISHMENT to the afflicted—HE MUST HAVE CASH. But how can he have it, when what is owing to me is unjustly withheld? Numbers there are who, having no property, feast and regale themselves at the expence of the Tavern-keeper, by taking advantage of that humane law passed three sessions ago which declares their person sacred for all sums under 20 dollars, and their property only liable : but such men will sooner or later meet with their due reward.—
NOW TO THE POINT: my books to this day are closed and proved; and every account will be made out by FRIDAY next. I shall think myself obliged, and very much obliged indeed, to those indebted to me, to settle their respective balances; a person authorised by me will call on them after that day, when such accounts are not settled by Monday, September 2d, will be put into the hands of officers for collection, without RESPECT TO PERSONS—as real necessity compels me to take such strenuous measures, viz. my own credit and reputation. Those, therefore, whom the law entitles me to receive from, I will make pay. And I trust those whom the law screens, will also pay, rather than have their names exposed before a court of justice. Money I want, and money I must have . Do unto me, as you would wish to be done unto: Then I shall say, with exultation, praise, and joy: well done thou worthy and honorable man.
In such pleasing expectations, I beg leave to subscribe myself, with every sense of gratitude, their much obliged
GEORGE FITT.
NO TRUSTING from this date. All persons to whom I stand indebted are requested to bring in their accounts.
George Town, August 19th, 1805. e6bt
Manufactured Tobacco.
Just received by FAXON, METCALF, & Co. from RICHMOND,
30 Kegs Manufactured Tobacco, small twids and warranted of Prime Quality.
Any sold that does not answer the expectation of purchasers, they shall have the liberty to return.
They have also on hand,
 20 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Boston Beef,  30 do. Prime Pork,  50 boxes Mould Candles,  30 do. Brown Soap,  10 hds. New England Rum,  40 bbls. do.  4 pipes Holland Gin,  4 do. French Brandy,  6 hds. Molasses,  100 reams Wrapping Paper, and  100 do. Sugar. 
ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
SHOES,
All of which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for Cash, or approved notes.
August 21.
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For BOSTON,
The Schooner
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
Eliphalet Loring, Master.
For freight (at 300 barrels) or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
Who have received by said Schooner, 308 casks White Stone Lime, 45 tons Plaster Paris—and 10 quintals Cod-Fish—which will be disposed of on liberal terms, if applied for immediately.
They have also received,
A small assortment of Shoes, Which will be opened immediately. August 26.
SHIP TAVERN, PRINCE-STREET.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the above well-known House, and is laying in an assortment of the best Liquors and other necessaries for the accommodation of those gentlemen who may favor him with their custom.
Private parties supplied with dinners, suppers, refreshments, &c. and a few gentlemen can be well accommodated with board.
WILLIAM JOY.
JAMES DAVIDSON returns his grateful thanks to the public for the favors he received during the time he conducted the above Tavern; and, as he still resides in a part of the house, he will afford every assistance for the accommodation of those who favor Mr. Joy with their custom. August 26.
Water-Street ACADEMY.
THE subscriber returns his most sincere thanks to the patrons of his school, for the very liberal and friendly encouragement, he has met with since he came to Alexandria; and most respectfully informs them, and the citizens in general, that, as he has retaken the house in which he now resides, they may consider his Academy as a permanent school-establishment; so that those who prefer him as a teacher may, very probably, have it in their power to send their children to him until they have finished their education: that is, if such parents or guardians conceive, that having obtained a knowledge of the following branches of literature (which are taught in the most careful manner by the subscriber) is a sufficient education for their children, viz. the English language, critically grammatical, agreeably to the celebrated Walker's Standard of pronunciation, Writing, and Arithmetic in all its branches, Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, according to Hutton and Bonnycastle, Gauging Vessels of the following figures, in the most exact manner, by critical arithmetic, namely, Hexagonal, Cubic, Spheroidal, and Casks of all kinds and sizes.
As the great and many advantages which result from having children begin and finish their education with one teacher, are so evident that every well informed person must, upon the least reflection discover them, the subscriber conceives it unnecessary to say any thing in vindication of the subject; but refers it to the good sense and judgment of his friends and fellow citizens to determine, whether it is not better to fix their children in one school, and continue them there, (provided that school is well regulated) than to change their teachers frequently, as some do, in the course of their education; which practice is most undoubtedly fraught with many evils to such children. As the subscriber can teach but a very small part of the children in Alexandria, the above remarks cannot justify be construed to be the effects of avarice: But he would just observe, both for his own sake, and the sake of his fellow-labourers in the didactic profession, that no teacher, be he ever so competent to his task, will receive much credit from the enlightened part of the community, even by his utmost exertions to instruct such children as are moved about from school to school, either to satisfy their caprice, or upon any occasion whatever, that is not of very considerable importance.
Those who are desirous of having their children taught by a person scrupulously strict in the discharge of his duty, as it respects the manners, morals and progress of his pupils in their learning, are invited to visit the subscriber's Academy, and judge for themselves of his manner of conducting a school and method of teaching. An Assistant is now engaged for a considerable time, between twenty and thirty scholars can be taken, in addition to the number now in the school.
An Evening School
Will be opened by the Subscriber, on MONDAY the 2d of September next, at the low rate of Three Dollars per scholar per quarter, ink, quill, and wood included; and will teach till the first of March, provided encouragement offers.
Jonathan Foster.
August 19.
The lower Story and Cellar of the Academy to let. Apply as above.
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