Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-07-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1805.
[No. 1348.]
Vol. V.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,  RUM In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tiersces and bls. Chocolate } in boxes, White and brown Soap and Mould and dip 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, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Sages, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffs, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.  Philip G. Marsteller. Dec. 20.
10 pipes well flaver'd Holland Gin, 60 casks Dutch Linseed Oil, 2 bales German Ticklenburgh 1 case Britannias, 1 do. Platillas Royal, Just Imported from Rotterdam, In the brig Nancy, Spalding, (AND FOR SALE BY J. & T. Vowell, WHO HAVE IN STORE, A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit
Three hds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins. April 25. d
JAMES SANDERSON Has 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. 4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Teneriffe Wine. 12 half pipes do. do. 45 cases claret, 2 and half dozen in each. 9 boxes best London Mustard, 15 dozen each. 5 do. do. Double Gloucester Cheese. 20 hogheads Black Quart Bottles. ALSO, 28 hogheads Virginia TOBAC- CO now in store. May 31. d
BUILDING LOTS. HALF an acre of ground, on the corner of Washington and Duke streets, will be laid off in lots, to suit applicants, and will be had at a moderate annual rent forever.  HEWES & MILLER. June 19. d
This day is Published, and 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. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE  CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Mayhew, John Dunlany, Richard M'Namara, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
A few Copies of the American Gardener, for sale by Robert Gray, in King-street.
FOR SALE, On a very liberal credit for approved paper, THE SCHOONER  HENRIETTA, A beautiful vessel, in complete order for sea, burthen 350 barrels. For terms apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. July 13. eozw
FOR LIVERPOOL, The SHIP  WILLIAM, Captain John Bacon; Two hundred and 64 tons burthen, nearly new. Advances, will be made on consignments per this vessel. The freight will be moderate. Apply to William Hodgson. July 2. d
Mackarel & Whiskey. 110 barrels of MACKAREL just received, per Schooner Hiram, from Rhode-Island: ALSO, 35 barrels strong proof RYE WHISKEY— and 30 kegs manufactured James-River TOBAC- CO, warranted good. These articles will be sold low. Apply to John & Thomas Vowell. July 16. d
FRUIT. The cargo of Fruit, Pine-Apples and Limes, advertised for sale, on board the Schooner Eliza, Capt. Butler, is unloaded and put in A. Willis's store, on account of the lay- days being over—where every body can get sup- plied on the same terms as on board the vessel. A. WILLIS. July 15. 6t
LOST. On Wednesday, the 10th instant, between the Branch Bank of Washington and Alexandria, A BILL, drawn by Mr. John Proodfit, of Norfolk, on Mr. Butler Cocke, of Wash- ington, for 500 dollars, dated Norfolk, 25th day of June, at 60 days, in my favor; accepted 29th, an endorsed by me. Any person having found this Bill, will be pleased to deposit it at the Branch Bank, in Washington, or deliver it to the subscriber. The payment being float, it can be of no use to the finder. William Hodgson. Alexandria, July 13.  POTOMAC COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Poto- mac Company, will be held according to law at the Union Tavern in George Town, on Monday the 5th day of August next, on which occasion a full meeting of the proprietors is requested, when the proceedings of the Board of Directors, toge- ther with the disbursements of the Treasurer since the last general meeting, will then be laid be- fore them for their consideration. By order of the Board, Joseph Carleton, Treasurer Potomac Company. George-Town, July 9. (10) d5A
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. d
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. d
GUNPOWDER TEA. A few boxes of the very best quality just received by Mandeville & Jamesson. May 15. d
SUGARS. Seventy hds. and } Muscovado SUGAR, Twenty-two blys. } Thirty one bags Cocoa, received by sloop Sloop Diana, from Martinico—for sale on reasonable terms by John & Thos. Vowell. WHO HAVE ON HAND Holland Gin of excellent flavor in Pines, Fourth proof Brandy, Jamaica Rum, Liverpool Fine Salt, 1000. bushels Indian Corn, 1200 do. black-eyed Peas, in good ship- ping order, July 6. d
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. d
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, 69 barrels prime pork, 12 barrels pease, suitable for the West-India market. Wm. HODGSON. July 3. d
The subscribers have just received, by the Packet, from Norfolk, 30 barrels prime Beef, 20 do. Pork. Lawrafon & Fowle. June 24. d
For Sale, on liberal Credit, 90 hogheads South Potomac Tobacco, Now in store—Also, 4 do. Rappahannock; Suitable for the West-India market. James Sanderson. June 20. d
FOR SALE. 20 puncheons Jamaica RUM, LAST YEAR'S CROP, Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms. John & Thos. Vowell. May 9. d
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, cassimeres, Dimities, Cotton cassimeres, 6-4 9-8, Cambrick White and coloured muffs, jeans, nankens and India, book, jaconet fustians, and mull mull, mus- lins, Long and short nan- Colonade and crossbar- kens, red striped cambrick Blue do. White and coloured ditto, marcelles, 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- Britannias, nets, Silesias, Madras and bandanna Silk, cotton and thread handkerchiefs, hosiery, Bias, Diaper table cloths, Mammodies, Napkins, Gurrahs, &c. &c. Chintz callicoes and All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26. d
Mill-Stones & Boulting-Cloths. We want to buy one pair of 4 or 4 1/2 in half feet Cologne Mill-Stones.— We have one pair of 6 feet Burr Mill-Stones for sale: Also, five hundred dollars worth of Boul- ting-Cloths; which will be sold a bargain, to any body who will take the whole of them. Hewes & Miller. June 20. d
Fresh Fruit. THIS DAY RECEIVED, Per the Schooner Eliza, from New-Providen- A quantity of  Pine-Apples, Limes, &c. All in excellent order. John A. Burford. July 11. d  Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT a dividend of 4 per cent. on the ca- pital stock of said Bank for the half year, ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives, on Friday next the 5th instant. By order of the President and Directors, GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. July 2. 3w3w  Mandeville & Jamesson Are now landing, and offer for Sale, 10 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum. 10 hogheads Barbadoes Molasses, 8 hogheads St. Croix Sugars, English R and FF Gunpowder, Philadelphia Loaf Sugars, Patent Shot and Bar-Lead. May 29. d
BEEF AND PORK. We have just received, prime and mests Beef, in barrels and half barrels; prime Pork, in barrels and half barrels—all of excel- lent quality. Hewes & Miller. June 24. d  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 sugar, 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, } WINES. Teneriffe, } Malaga and } Port, } Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Sallad 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. d
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 Kersemere and swandowns Bearskins and fearnoughts Durants and callimancoes 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 marcelles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peeling and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambrick muffs India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings. January 7. d

Our readers will receive an equal gratification in perusing the following account from the Dominica Journal, of the proceedings in that island upon the danger which lately threatened it, with that which possessed all ranks on their former efforts of defence; and cannot fail to admire the liberality as well as loyalty which that colony has manifested.
Dominica, June 15.
Flattering ourselves that the departure of the enemy's fleet, and the arrival of the gallant veteran Nelson with an adequate naval force, may justly be considered as having removed all ground of alarm from this colony, we embrace the earliest opportunity of retracing, with the faithful pencil of the historian, the progress of the late French and Spanish expedition, and of their apparently formidable squadron in these seas.
On the 14th May, a fleet consisting of 12 French and 6 Spanish ships of the line; with several frigates and other smaller vessels, arrived at Martinique. On the Thursday following, a letter from brigadier general Breton, governor of St. Lucia, announced to governor Prevost the unpleasant intelligence; in consequence of which the alarm was immediately fired at Roseau, and the whole colony put under martial law. All the merchant ships lying in the unprotected road of Roseau, of which (amounting to 22 sail in all) several were ready to sail with valuable cargoes, were directed to move to the fine bay of Prince Rupert's, and anchor under the guns of the fort—a measure of precaution which we doubt not has saved them from becoming, as on a former occasion, the prey of the enemy; while their crews contributed to strengthen the garrison, and the activity of several of their commanders essentially promoted the preparations of defence. His excellency himself also retired without delay to Prince Rupert's, with all the garrison of the southern district, excepting only a single company of the 46th regiment, and a part of the militia, who were left solely with the view of preserving order in Roseau, but with directions to retreat immediately, on the event of any attack on the island.
It was with astonishment that we beheld day after day pass over, without the least movement on the part of the enemy. For three whole weeks did they loiter, totally inactive, at anchor in Port Royal bay; occupied merely, as we understand, in giving or receiving splendid entertainments.
This delay was not lost upon us; every moment was busily employed in preparations for defence. At the important fortress of Prince Rupert, a number of new breast works, entrenchments, and batteries (both of mortars and cannon) were speedily constructed, under the auspices of our brave, judicious, and indefatigable governor, to guard every point of access; a number of furnaces for heating shot were quickly erected; and in short, every arrangement made for a vigorous resistance.
That no inconvenience might arise from the want of intelligence between Roseau and Prince Rupert's, a body of active men all in the higher ranks of life, exempted of their situations from militia duty, formed themselves into a dragoon corps, and volunteered their services to convey dispatches; in which capacity their exertions have proved eminently useful. Even those, whose advanced age incapacitated them from acting in the militia, voluntarily stood forward on this occasion to offer their services, so far as their abilities would allow; namely, to guard the town, and thus to enable every young man capable of undergoing fatigue, to throw himself into Prince Rupert's.
The moment at length arrived, when we believed that British courage was to be put to a severe test. On the 5th of June, about two o'clock in the afternoon, the signal was made from Grand Bay, of the approach of the enemy; and before sun set, the whole of their ships could be seen from Roseau, apparently standing in for the island. No doubt was therefore entertained of a meditated attack; and accordingly all the troops and militia marched immediately, with every possible dispatch to Prince Rupert's, leaving the town under the protection of those spirited veterans whose exertions on so trying an occasion would have done credit to vigorous youth, and will ever remain a monument of their zeal in the service of their country, will ever reflect honor on themselves, and transmit a laudable example to posterity.
On the morning of the 6th, a powerful force was collected at Prince Rupert's. All the troops who had left Roseau the evening before, had arrived by forced marches at the Cabrits; and with the former garri-
son, the militia of the neighborhood, and the seamen belonging to the Jason frigate, and the merchant ships lying in the bay must have amounted to nearly 2000 men, all of whom were ready and eager to combat the enemy.
The movements of the hostile fleet during the night seemed to indicate a probability, that such wishes would soon be gratified. With a favorable breeze they had passed along at no great distance from the shore, leaving Roseau without any notice; and at break of day was seen in a cluster, becalmed under Morne Espagnol. A light breeze sprung up at about 7 o'clock, when they stood in by Point Round, as if with a view of entering the bay of Prince Rupert's, and signals were observed to pass frequently among them, indicating some plan of attack in agitation; but after lying to for some time about mid-way between Point Round and the Cabrits, they veered off one by one round the head, keeping, however, completely out of gun shot from the fort, steering direct for Guadalupe, under the lee of which they did all arrive before six o'clock in the afternoon, and were no more seen from the island.
The enemy perhaps acted a judicious part in declining to attack Prince Rupert's, although boldly challenged by a gun from the outer Cabrit. We do not know what number of troops they may have had on board; but at all events we may venture to alledge, that the conquest of this colony, even had it been ultimately accomplished, would have been dearly purchased. The position is by nature very strong; no resource of art has been spared to fortify it; it was under the command of a general of known talents and invincible courage, determined to hold out to the last extremity; it was abundantly stored with water, provisions, and ammunition, and contained a garrison sufficiently numerous not only to defend every accessible point, and to render an enemy's hopes of success by assault altogether fruitless, but even to annoy them in various ways. And we were under no apprehension from their ships, for they durst not approach sufficiently near to do any important injury to the garrison, without the risque of inevitable destruction from our red-hot balls.
Under these circumstances, we entertained no great dread of the consequences from an attack on this post; and indeed the general impressions left on the minds of the inhabitants of the island, by the unexpected departure of the enemy without attempting any hostile operations, though naturally mixed with joyful emotions, were perhaps still more strongly indicative of contempt for their dastardly behavior.
We are now inclined to believe that Villeneuve's experience at Aboukir will induce him to amuse himself no longer in these seas. The probability seems to be, that this fleet has either gone to St. Domingo, or returned home. We have only to add, that we sincerely wish him a cordial meeting with lord Nelson; and we most earnestly pray, that should this colony again be menaced by a similar force, we may ever have reason to repose the same confidence in the abilities of our chief governor, that we may ever experience the same valor, activity and unanimity in our troops and militia forces; that our brave veterans may ever shew our youths the same noble example; and finally that we may ever as happily escape the indescribable horrors of a French government.
NEWBURYPORT, July 12.
PROTEST —Made by the late captain Isaac Bridges, of Andover, his mate and crew, before the American consul at Fayal. This worthy but unfortunate man died of his wounds at said island on the 18th April last, after languishing 19 days in great distress. It may be some satisfaction to his friends to learn, that the honors paid him at his interment, exceeded any thing of the kind ever witnessed at Fayal. Their excellencies the governor and the grand judge all the military and civil officers, foreign consuls and merchants, in short all the respectable people of the place, filled with emotions of pity for the unhappy fate of the deceased, and fired with indignation against the privileged assassin who was the author of it, composed the melancholy procession.
Anno Domini, 1805.
Consular Office, District of Fayal, April 2, 1805.
BE it made known and manifested unto all persons whom these presents may concern, that on this present day, the second of April, in the year of our Lord 1805, at the lodging house of Isaac Bridges, master of the brig Hannah of Newburyport, where I, John Street, vice-consul for the United States of America, at the islands of Fayal and Azores, came at his request,
he, the said captain, being unable to appear at my consular office, declared that he sailed from Newburyport on the 13th of March in the said brig, sound and staunch, for these islands, loaded with American produce and other articles not prohibited by any treaty between the belligerent powers; that nothing material occurred during his voyage, till the 30th of said March, in lat. 39, with a heavy sea running, which caused the vessel to make much water; he, the said captain Bridges, observed a vessel at the stern; that a short time after, the said vessel fired a gun to leeward; he, the said captain immediately showed his colors, and took in sail to let them come up, and soon observed that said vessel was an English cutter. At half past one, P. M. he hailed captain Bridges, and ordered to send his boat on board him, but the sea being very turbulent, he, the said Bridges, observed to said cutter that his boat was too small, and at the time he would not trust himself in it, particularly not knowing how to swim, and that if they wished to search his brig, they might come and do it at their own peril. They returned in answer, that if he, the said captain, should not heave his boat out they immediately would fire upon him, and said captain Bridges, observing such obstinacy, told them to fire and be damned, and that he knew the neutral laws and the treaty between England and the United States.
Soon after, said cutter fired several muskets upon him, said Bridges, though he had the main top sail on the cap back, the fore top sail clued up; by the by, the said cutter came round said brig Hannah, and fired second time, muskets and great guns, and at the third time that she fired, he, the said Bridges, received two very severe wounds in his thigh and groin, and his life being in great danger, in consequence of said wounds, he, the said captain, desired me to take his protest, as he does protest against the barbarous proceedings of the said captain of said cutter, whose name he declares to be Philip LeRoux , and said cutter " Providence of London ," not only for his life, but for all loss, costs and damages whatever, that said brig may sustain in the disposal of her cargo, which he also declares to be under his consignment and care. All which, being solemnly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, by said Isaac Bridges, his mate, Joseph Cazneau, Philip Pepple, Anthony Robert, William Brown, John Colere, mariners, to be truth.
Isaac Bridges, captain. Joseph Cazneau, mate. Philip Pepple, } mariners. Anthony Robert, } William Brown, } John Colere, }
I do hereby certify that the above is a true and faithful copy, taken from the original, deposition in this my office. In witness whereof, I have set my hand and fixed my seal of office, this 27th day of May, 1805. (L. S.) JOHN STREET.
PHILADELPHIA, July 18. LAW INTELLIGENCE.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. JOSEPH CABRERA, Mayor's Court of the city of Philadelphia.
On Friday July the 6th this distinguished prisoner being placed at the bar, before a respectable jury, the charges of forging and uttering three checks drawn and presented in the name of the Spanish ambassador the Marquis de Casa Yrujo, upon the bank of Pennsylvania, for the sum of 600, 1000, & 300 dollars, were opened against him by Mr. Ingersoll. The trial was unavoidably protracted by two long adjournments, and lasted twenty two hours in session. The testimony was voluminous and detailed, and occupied above twelve hours.—On the part of the Commonwealth it went to shew the prisoner's expensive and extravagant mode of living and the narrowness of his means, from whence it was to be inferred that he must have resorted to artifices and forgery in order to sustain his great expenses—the presentation at the bank of the third check confessedly by Cabrera's direction, and the similarity of the writing in this to the two preceding checks. For the prisoner it was sworn by several witnesses that he was a man of illustrious family and connexions—and it was attempted to be proved that he had received the last check from a Frenchman, who however swore in absolute denial of this charge, and was confirmed by strong evidence of witnesses as well as corroborating circumstances. When the testimony was closed, the case was spoken to by Messrs. Heady and Lewis for the prisoner, and Mr. Charles Ingersoll and the attorney general for the prosecution; These discussions were cir-
cumstantial and animated. At ten o'clock Wednesday night the recorder delivered a full and accurate charge, and at 11 on Thursday morning the jury returned with a verdict of Guilty. Tuesday morning the 16th instant, after an impressive address, the recorder pronounced the prisoner's sentence to two years imprisonment, hard labor and a fine of 2000 dollars. During the whole of the trial the prisoner's conduct was composed, gentleman-like and becoming. The weather was excessively hot, and the hall very much crowded. The justice done to this man on this occasion, in the circumstances, manner and event of his trial, is honorable to the court and jury, and cannot fail to impress his country with highly favorable sentiments of the impartial integrity of American tribunals.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JULY 20.
We are informed, that Captain MURRAY, appointed to command the Adams frigate, ordered to disperse the French picaroons off our coast.
WEST INDIA FLEETS.
The movements of the West India squadron have been so much confused by false and contradictory accounts, and have followed each other in such rapid succession, that it is almost impossible for any reader who runs over the newspapers as they regularly come out to catch a correct and consistent view of the whole history. Let us attempt to remove this inconvenience by sketching out a rapid narrative of these events, divested of every thing that is uninteresting and every thing that has been contradicted by more accurate reports. Should such a review present us with no memorable achievement, no rencounters at sea and no invasions upon land, it may perhaps serve to shed a faint gleam upon the important revolutions of futurity.
The genius of Bonaparte had long since refuted one very popular maxim, that the nation which was master at sea, could command the land. The same genius was now to demonstrate that even the strongest nation at sea, was not always master upon it. To what purpose did England pride herself upon the extent of her navy upon blockading the ports of the Texel, Brest, Ferrol, Cadiz and Toulon, by her triumphant squadrons: The French were ready to supply by skill, what they wanted in force; and on the 11th of Jan. the Rochefort fleet escaped out of port. But this was only one of the events, which the French government had meditated. About the same time, the Brest fleet came out of its harbor. On the 25th of Jan. the Toulon fleet ventured into the Mediterranean, but was driven back through stress of weather. And the fleet in the Texel attempted to escape about the 1st of March. These contemporary movements of the French navy seem to shew beyond doubt that they were directed by some grand and uniform plan of operations; whether that plan was to make a formidable attack upon the British islands in the West Indies or to draw the British fleet from Europe.
The Rochefort squadron consisting of 8 ships of the line, 3 frigates, and 2 brigs, under the command of admiral Missiessy, or pursued its route to the West Indies arrived at Port Royal in Martinique on the 19th of February. Its achievements were irregular and inglorious; and their principal object seemed to be either to make the enemy pay the expences of the equipment, by levying contributions and seizing merchant vessels wherever they appeared, and to make a descent upon no place which they were unable to master by a coup de main. In a few hours after their arrival at Martinique, they made sail for Dominigue, attacked the town of Roseau, reduced almost every house to ashes, and at length concluded by levying a contribution of £6000 upon the inhabitants. Enriched by this booty, and the capture of 3 or 9 sail of British merchantmen which they sent to Guadalupe, they sailed to St. Kitts, where they burnt several ships and levied a contribution of £1300. At Nevis, they collected about 10000 dollars. On the 4th of April they at length arrived before the city of St. Domingo, at the very moment when the brave general Ferrand was engaged in a bloody battle with Dessalines; and landed 1000 of their troops, who marching in the rear of the Haytian army overpowered and defeated them. Having remained only a short time before St. Domingo, they directed their course once more towards their native country, and arrived at Nantz about the 24th of May. Meanwhile adm'l. Cochrane reached the West Indies with 5 sail of the line and 1 frigate, and found the enemy

the reach of his pursuit. The French government had not however relinquished its original designs, nor the departure of admiral Mississ... the West Indies a satisfactory signal... the peace and security of the British Isles. The Toulon fleet once more appeared on the theatre of action, to bewilder and disturb the cabinet of St. James. Having escaped from port, it repaired to Cadiz, where the British admiral sir John Jervis compelled the British admiral sir John Orde to retire, and joined the Spanish fleet.
Sir John Orde was certainly unable to contend with the French in point of numbers, and certainly had it in his power by coming to an engagement with them, to cripple and disarm their ships, so much as to give a momentary check to the prosecution of their designs; and the simple fact that the French in spite of the superiority of their force would not seek an engagement might have been sufficient to convince him, that they had some great object in view, which required the utmost exertion, which required the utmost exertion. Let us not however heap disgrace on the disgraced head of the British admiral. Sir John Orde, has been already ordered to strike his flag and return to England to give an account of his conduct. Let us rather go in search of the combined French and Spanish fleets.
This fleet amounting to 17 sail of the line, 4 frigates, 2 corvettes, 3 brigs and an unknown number of troops, amounting to 8,000 and others 20,000; arrived at Martinique on the 15th of May. It was now that we expected to receive the most wonderful accounts of the achievements of the French. Trinidad, Antigua, Jamaica, each island of Great Britain, was successively in surrender to their arms. How much then were we surprised to hear of their protracted inactivity! Whether this was to be attributed to the sickly state of the crews, to the dissensions between the Spanish and French admirals, or to their peculiar plan of operations, we are unable to determine; certain it is, that in the important interval of 20 days, the French did nothing except embarking two thousand artillerymen, at Guadalupe with bombs and shells, and taking possession of Diamond Rock. That their plan comprehended some important movements in the West Indies is scarcely to be disputed. That this system of operation was prevented by the arrival of Lord Nelson at Barbadoes, appears probable from the occurrence of that event having reached Martinique before they left it.
Let us condense within a few words the remarkable adventures of the combined fleet. They left Martinique on the 6th of June for Guadalupe; and passed Antigua on the 8th. After having taken the homeward bound fleet from that island, 14 in number, having on board 5,400 hogsheads of sugar, coffee and other merchandise; all of which are estimated at £400,000 sterling. Beyond here one of the execrable effects of war! The valuable cargo conveyed by a French frigate, was on its way to Martinique when it was discovered by an English frigate and sloop of war, upon which the commander of the French vessel fired to all the merchant vessels and made his escape. Meanwhile the combined fleet proceeded in a northerly direction; and having reached a certain latitude, divides into two detachments. The Spanish fleet proceeds to the Havanna, while the Toulon fleet steers towards the east of Europe. We are compelled to leave it; and give only ten degrees to the northward of the Antilles W. India Islands.
With an army of 50,000 men. The invasion of Ireland in 1798, the oppressions of the Roman Catholics, constituting no less than 3/4ths of the whole population of the Island, and the late determined and ignominious rejection of their petition for a redress of grievances, conspire to mark out that Island as the most probable point of attack. What would be the fate of such a perilous project, or whether all that we have written and others have thought on the plans of the French admiralty, be nothing more than the visions of an Arabian tale, time alone is competent to determine. As yet, nothing is certain but that "clouds and darkness hang upon it."
(Richmond Enquirer.)
From the Bridgetown (Barbadoes) Mercury of the 25th ult.
Rear admiral the honorable Alexander Cochrane, in his majesty's ship Northumberland; and his majesty's ship Jason, captain Champain; Barbadoes, captain Nourse; Pheasant, captain Henderson; and Lily, captain Morrison arrived here on Saturday, and came to in Carlisle Bay, in the course of the afternoon. The Alligator, captain Collier, arrived yesterday in company with a Spanish brig from Spain bound to the Havanna, which she had captured, but not being able to work her into the bay, bore up for St. Vincent.
Lieutenant general Sir William Myers, and suit, arrived on board the Northumberland, and his army which he so gallantly and promptly volunteered with lord Nelson, have again taken up their quarters at St. Ann's, having returned by the above ship, the 96th regiment excepted, which is left to strengthen the garrison at Antigua. By these arrivals we learn that Lord Nelson to his own great disappointment, and that generally of his fleet, and the army embarked with him, not to have found the enemy at Trinidad, proceeded in quest of him, touched at Antigua on the 12th inst. where his fleet came to in the evening, and having landed one regiment, and shifted the rest of the troops to the Northumberland, &c. got underway again next morning, still hoping to trace the enemy's route. The Netley schooner which had charge of the Antigua homeward bound trade, consisting of fourteen sail, which left that island on the 18th inst. was at this time returning into port, her convoy having a few hours after sailing unfortunately fallen into the enemy's hands.
Lord Nelson spoke this vessel and received information from her of the capture, and of the situation of the enemy, who was then supposed to be off Bermuda, removing the prisoners, and securing the prizes; some of their ships being at the same time taking in live stock from that island. The gallant admiral instantly made the signal that he had "tidings of the enemy," and followed it up with such others as communicated every necessary arrangement and disposition for the determined fight. With crowded sail and favoring wind, his whole fleet bent their course as they had been advised; and from the best calculation it was judged that he could not be more than 36 hours astern of them; so that a general expectation and sanguine hope is entertained, that he will bring these (as they boast themselves,) 'proud sons of war,' whom their Corsican tyrant vaunts, "shall dry up the channels of British prosperity and commerce," to battle and teach them that Nelson and victory are synonymous.
Admiral Cochrane although of necessity obliged to resume his station here, nevertheless offered his ship to Lord Nelson, & would have shifted his flag to a frigate; but his lordship deemed it unadvisable to deprive this vigilant officer of his line of battle ship, expressed his thanks for the offer, and conceived the victory as secure with 11 as with 12 sail of the line.
From the Hudson Bee. IMPROVEMENT IN MILKING. Mr. PRINTER, One of your customers, who keeps a cow, or two, and sells a few quarts of milk every day, has found an improvement in milking so advantageous to cow-holders, that from pure benevolence he would recommend it to all his brother milk-maids in the country. It is found that from half a pint to a pint and an half of what we call strippings, or the last milk drawn from the bag, is almost as much better than the other as cream is better than milk. Indeed, if you are careful to keep the strippings by itself there will be scarcely any cream on the other at all. I therefore take care to observe the moment in milking when the milk comes yellow and thick, to send off my large pail, the remainder I get in a separate vessel, and keep for private use; and I assure you in ten or twelve hours it is converted almost into a solid body of cream, three quarts of which would have gone into the general mass, if it were not for my good husbandry in milking it by itself.
You may take it for granted I tell none of this last gleanings. It is the first sort only that I dispose of; and I can afford to sell it at the common price with a clear conscience, which is much more agreeable to me than mixing with water (commonly called washing) my milk, or giving scant measure. Trusting that my neighbors in general, though I doubt not but many of them already practice it, will thank me for communicating this improvement in economy, I hope you will oblige us by publishing it in your paper. Being your humble servant, SAMUEL SAVEWELL.
THE following Ode, written for the occasion, was sung at the festival of the Young Federal Republicans, of Boston, the 4th inst.
ODE For the YOUNG FEDERAL REPUBLICANS of BOSTON, July 4, 1805. Tune—"Adams and Liberty." ARISE! Sons of Boston! of Freedom & Truth! And THE DAY, which your Fathers gave, hail with devotion! And long may our Country be blest with the Youth, And the manhood that leads to her glorious promotion! MAY OUR CAUSE and THE DAY All that's noble display, And keep Vice and Democracy always at bay! CHORUS. May our country more federal and virtuous grow, And justice and truth soon disarm ev'ry foe! Sons of fire's whose best blood was shed for your gain, Who fought for, obtain'd and secur'd you, each blessing; May your conduct evince that just sense you retain Of the rights, which thro' them, you with joy are possessing! Give to WASHINGTON's name, To JOHN ADAMS—acclaim! And to JEFFERSON give—Carter's Cave—to his shame!
CHORUS. May our country more federal and virtuous grow, And justice and truth soon destroy ev'ry foe. When we read the exploits, and the toils of our Sires, Or list to the tale of the "poor broken Soldier;" When we think of the blessings which Freedom inspires, And feel too, alas! that our Liberties moulder: "OUR RIGHTS SHALL NOT DIE!" Is our hope, and our cry— And, to guard them—To arms! and to victory we'd fly! CHORUS. And our country more federal and virtuous would grow, For justice and truth should disarm ev'ry foe!
From what has transpir'd on our historick page, And within a few years—ah! what dangers are dreaded! Constitutions are lopt, to suit Faction and Rage, And by what vengeful Chief, are our Democrats headed! Ere to manhood we rise, 'Twould excite small surprize If RANDOLPH—or CLOUGH! should an Emp'ror arise! CHORUS. But our country more federal and virtuous shall grow, For justice and truth will destroy ev'ry foe!
Tho' the moon of Democracy's full, at her height And thick clouds and darkness, our Sun has obscured; Tho' Liberty hangs by the "small thread of fate," Federal rights, by our foes are most strangely abjured; Tho' elder Friends sleep, As Democrats creep— From the scabbard of south shall the sword of right leap! CHORUS. And our country more federal and virtuous will grow, And justice and truth soon disarm ev'ry foe!
Tho' the old world is delug'd with Mij'ry and Crimes, And her "ORDER OF DAY" is misrule and commotion; The Slavery and War spread her ills thro' her climes, And Neptune wades "chin high" in gore, thro' his ocean: May our NEW World e'er be, Propitious, Peaceful and Free, The delight of the Skies, of the Earth, and the Sea! CHORUS. SHE WILT BE! or Federal and Virtuous she'll grow, And Justice and Truth will disarm ev'ry foe!
Sons of Boston! arise! and like patriots of old, March forth! firm and true, and each Virtue inherit! Let Freedom's gifts be more endearing than gold, And encreasing years give you a chaste, watchful spirit!
Det BOSTON e. 24. 05. A correct NURSERY, And the School to teach age and THE YOUTH to be free! CHORUS. Thus our Country more FEDERAL and VIRTUOUS will grow, And JUSTICE and TRUTH soon disarm ev'ry foe!
MR. SNOWDEN. BY inserting the inclosed in your useful paper, you will oblige a friend of the deceased and A SUBSCRIBER.
SACRED to the MEMORY of Mr. ISAAC JANNET, who departed this life, July 17th, 1805.
LET gay ambition with her giddy throng, As interest points, address the venal song; Still in the path of labor'd flattery toils, And seek for virtues in a barren soil; But be it thine, my artless muse, to raise To modest merit, well deserved praise: For goodness lost to bid thy numbers flow, In the smooth strains of unaffected woe: From blooming hopes and life's meridian height, See JANNEY's spirit wings eternal flight: Not wisdom, truth and innocence combin'd, Distinguished worth and sentiments refin'd, Prevent the stroke...he meets a hasty doom; Death shrouds his bright'ning prospects in the tomb; Mourn then, my muse, in strains elegiac mourn, And deck with cypress his untimely urn. Oh fate severe! Just to o'ercome the toil Of early life, and see the prospect smile With dawn'ing bliss, but never to enjoy; Too sudden shades the rising bliss destroy. 'Twas thus the prophet, by divine command, From Pisgah's top beheld the promis'd land... He saw and died...for so did heaven ordain... But God is just, then let not man complain. EUGENE.
Port of Alexandria.
Arrived, schr. Eleanor, captain Yeaton, 19 days from St. Jago de Cuba—Sugar and Logwood—R. Young and W. Yeaton. Left there ship Governor Strong, of this port, to sail for New-Orleans. Spoke nothing on the passage.
The Committee of Council will sit, on Monday next, to hear Appeals on the valuation of the Assessors. July 20.
Twenty Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscribers, near Alexandria, on Friday the 19th inst. a Negro Woman named N E L L Y;
ABOUT 25 years of age, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, dark complexion—She had on when she escaped, a calico jacket and white yarn petticoat—She was formerly the property of Thomas Claikson, late of Maryland, Prince George's county, near the Head of Elk, and purchased by the subscribers. Any person apprehending said runaway, and securing her in any jail in this state or Maryland, shall be entitled to the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid. THOMAS HUGHES. JOHN WILSON. July 20. en4t
MINOR THEATRE.
On Saturday evening, the 20th inst. WILL BE PRESENTED, The following humorous, instructive, moral, and entertaining amusements, and the which will be given by way of a A Dish of all Sorts, So as to suit ALL KINES OF PALATES. The evenings entertainment will commence with An Address—by Mr. Hughes. (Dryden's) Alexander's Feast— By MR. MAGINNIS. The comic Song of A. B. C. or the Humors of the Alphabet— By MR. HUGHES. After which, the much admired Lyric Interlude of The Vintner in the Suds; OR, The White Fox Chas'd.
Mixum (the Vintner) Mr. Hughes. Barber's Boy, By a young Gentleman. Vizard Mr. Maginnis. Miss Mixum Mrs. Maginnis. The night's entertainment will conclude with the Dramatic Interlude of The Children in the Wood— By the troupe of Artifices Comedians. By desire, Mr. HUGHES will sing the Song of—"The CARRION CROW." Doors to be opened at 7 o'clock, performance to commence at eight. July 19.

STOLEN, ABOUT a fortnight ago, TWO SILVER DESSERT SPOONS, London make; the letter H engraved on the handles. Whoever can give information by which the Spoons can be recovered, shall receive a reasonable reward, and the full value paid for the detection of the thief. Apply to the Printer.
July 17.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY
JOHN G. LADD,
A few barrels black Varnish,
do. Pitch,
200 barrels Boston Beef,
50 kegs Raisins
Soap and Candles, in boxes;
100 lbs. Nutmeg and Cloves,
New Rum, in hogheads and barrels,
Three bales Russ brown Sheetings,
A parcel of Blocks, Mast-Hoops, Pumps, &c.
July 15.
PUBLIC SALE.
A GREEABLE to an order of the Worship- ful Court of Fairfax county, made at March term, 1805, we the subscribers will offer for sale, on the 3d day of August next, at the house of William Jacobs, in said county, our likely Virginia born slaves for cash; belong- ing to the estate of John Hampton jun. deceased; for the purpose of making a division amongst the heirs of the deceased.
THOMAS POLLARD, jun. } Com'rs. RICHARD SIMPSON, } WILLIAM SIMPSON, }
June 15.
NOTICE.
The subscriber intending shortly to remove to Kentucky, requests all persons having claims against him to bring them forward, pro- perly authenticated, for payment; and all those indebted to him are requested to pay their re- spective accounts previous to the first day of Au- gust next, to him or Mr. James Millan, in Alex- andria. Those failing to comply as above, need not expect any further indulgence.
William Millan, Fairfax County, (Virginia)
June 10. 2aw3w.1aw 1st Aug.
FOR SALE,
Or to Let, for a Term of Years, or on Ground-Rent for ever,
Four valuable Lots, on the south side of King-street, between Fayette and Henry- streets; each lot fronting 20 feet on King-street, and running back 100 feet to a 12 feet alley.— The situation of this property is such (being in one of the most thriving parts of the town) as to make the possession of it very desirable to any person having money to purchase, more espec- ially to dealers in country produce.
Also, for Sale,
A House and Lot, on the south side of King-street, near Washington-street, and opposite the store of Mr. James Bacon. This situation is equal to any in town for business.
Likewise to Let, for the term of ten years,
An half-acre Lot on Duke and Pitt streets, most eligibly situated for a Garden or Clover Lot, for which purpose only it would be rented. As manure has been thrown up in heaps upon it for several years the ground cannot but be as rich as could be wished. For terms apply to Mr. James Bacon, on King, near Washing- ton-street, or to the subscriber, at Nutley Hall, opposite to Alexandria.
Thos. L. Washington.
N. B. To Hire by the month,
A very likely active BOY,
About 15 years old, who has from a child been accustomed to wait in the house, provided immediate application is made as above.
May 3.
This is to give Notice.
T HAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of Administration on the personal estate of Wil- iam Ramsay Wilson, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 26th day of December next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand, this 26th day of June, 1805.
William Ramsay, Adm'r.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator. 2aw2m
TO BE LET,
The HOUSE on Fairfax-street now occupied by Mr. James H. Hooc. Possession will be given on the first of July. Apply to Mr. John Tucker, of Alexandria. The va- cant LOTS on King, Columbus, and Washing- ton-streets; the LOTS on the Mall, lately ad- vertised for sale; or any other Lots belonging to the subscriber, for sale by him, on reasonable terms.
Stephen Cooke.
Leesburg, May 22.
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20 Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber's house, near town, on Monday last, a NEGRO MAN, called
REUBEN,
STRONG built, perfectly black, lounging walk and addicted to drinking—His dress a tick- lenburg jacket and trowsers; he had, however, other clothes.
He is well known in this neighborhood, having long been a stage driver, particularly between Colchester and this place.
It taken in or near town a reasonable reward will be given, if 50 miles from home. Twenty Dollars, and proportionable for a less distance.
Masters of vessels and others are cautioned a- gainst taking off or harboring him.
W'M HODGSON.
Alexandria, July 17.
For Sale—for Cash,
On the second day of August next, at twelve o'clock,
A N unimproved LOT of ground, in the town of Colchester, adjoining the warehouse bind- ing on the creek: Also, Will be sold, on the 24th of August, to the highest bidder;
Two improved LOTS, situated at West- End. The terms of sale are—One third cash— and the balance in one and two years, with bond and approved security.
John Simpson.
July 9.
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A Servant wanted.
CASH will be given for a Servant who can be recommended for sobriety and care- fulness, and who has been accustomed to the ma- nagement of horses. None else need apply to the Printer.
June 27.
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LANDS FOR RENT.
I will rent, of my estate in Caro- line county, 5000 acres, for a term of 7 years. A considerable part of this land lies immediately on the Mattaponi river, and will produce five barrels of corn per acre; 'tis generally in good condition for farming; the low grounds of which are in meadow, and are perhaps equal to any in the state.
I will likewise Rent, for the same term, Two thousand acres in the county of Orange, adjoining the Court-house. This is well known for producing fine tobacco.— For further particulars enquire of
JOHN BAYLOR,
New-Market, near the Bowling Green
July 9.
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FOR SALE,
250 Acres of Land, in the district of Columbia, about 5 miles from Alexandria and 2 from George Town: A large proportion is woodland of a good quality, abounding with good springs and handsome situations. I would lay off this land to accommodate those who may wish to buy from two acre lots to twenty, or sell it altogether. A small part of the purchase mo- ney will be required; and for the balance a li- beral credit will be given. Any person wishing to buy, may be shown the land by William Snel- lum, who resides upon it; and leave their names with Mr. John Gadby, of Alexandria.
Sundry Lots may be had on ground rent, upon Duke-street, adjoining to Mr. Jacob Shucke's.
G. CHAPMAN.
June 13.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, on the 7th of July,
A Negro Man, named LIGE;
HE is an able strong fellow, large bulky head, green eyes, much pitted with the small pox, very black, has a scar on his cheek, remarkable bad countenance, fond of company and strong drink. It is presumed that he is har- bored by the free negroes of this town, or gone to Dumfries where he was raised. It taken with- in the neighborhood of Alexandria, I will pay TEN DOLLARS, and Three Shillings for eve- ry mile that he may be taken from town, and reasonable charges paid until it amounts to Twenty Dollars.
Reuben Johnson.
July 10.
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N. B. He follows the sea-faring business.
Just Published,
And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart, A Key to Mystery of Iniquity OR AN
Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth.
By JOHN WEST,
Of Fairfax County.
This work contains a compendium ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections; proving modern episcopacy to be spu- rious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c.
May 3.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN.
DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY
THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine e- ver before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for re- storing weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dy- senteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bit- ter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, be- speak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fe- vers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholic, Colicwheels, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genu- ine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disa- greeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem in which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their in- trinsic worth. In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often pro- duces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, diz- ziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysen- teries, diarrhoeas, droppies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle.— price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste.
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and high- ly esteemed by all those who value the preservati- on of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authen- ticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in ex- treme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Me- dicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flax- seed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen.
March 27.
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Will sail for PHILADELPHIA, in a few days, The fast sailing Schooner FEDERALIST now laying at Merchants wharf; and will carry a freight on reasonable terms, if immediate ap- plication is made to the Captain on board, or William J. Hall. July 18.
PUBLIC SALE.
To be Sold, at Public Auction, FOR READY MONEY,
On the 12th day of AUGUST next, between the hours of eleven and two of that day, the door of the Coffee-House in the city Alexandria.
Four Acres and seven-eighths of an Acre of Ground, contiguous to the town of Alex- andria, formerly conveyed to James Wilson merchant, lately deceased—or to so much thereof as will be sufficient to answer the purpose of pay- ing the charges of such sale, and also the sum of fourteen hundred and seventy-six dollars and 87 cents, the amount of two promissory notes, due to Nathaniel Pendleton, from the said Wilson, and also such interest as may be due thereon; pursuant to a deed of trust to the subscribers for that purpose, recorded in office of the circuit court for the district of Co- lumbia, in the county of Alexandria, 16th Jan. 1805.
CHARLES SIMMS, GEORGE DENEALE, EDMUND I. LEE.
July 19.
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The subscriber wishes to LEASE FOR A TERM OF YEARS, His two FARMS,
IN Fairfax county, near the Park's Church, about 10 miles from Alexandria, and about same distance from George Town—Each farm contains between four and five hundred acres. The lease may have possession in November, and can be furnished on the premises with a quantity of Indian corn he may deem needful at the market price.
BENJAMIN DULANY.
July 18.
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PHILADELPHIA, JULY 1, 1805.
Polygraphick Painting.
THIS Art, so long kept a secret and exclusively pursued by the Polygraphick Society in London, now in the possession of a Citizen of the United States lately arrived from Europe; who proposes to ex- hibit by subscription, two hundred copies from an origi- Allegorical Painting in the Shakespeare Gallery, New- York, by permission of the Proprietor: being
A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON,
Supported by LIBERTY, VIRTUE, and JUSTICE. VIRTUE is holding the emblem of the reward he mer- ited. In the right of the piece, AMERICA, char- acterised as an Ab-original, is seated in a pensive posture, lamenting her loss. In the left is PAIN CING to HISTORY, for a subject worthy of her art, who supposed to answer,
"There is none more worthy than Washington." The whole forming a more emblematical tribute to the memory of that great man, than has yet been offered to the public.
To those who esteem his public services and his worth, and to the patrons of improvements in the arts, this work is dedicated. Such as are already furnished with different engravings on this subject, it is hoped, will find room for the present under- taking, when they consider, that it will be a PAINTING and the design new, executed by a process, which it more durable than oil paintings—that it requires no glass—that while their prints contain, perhaps, a resemblance only, this work affords a correct likeness with the addition of six beautiful allegorical figures. The price also is reduced so as to leave, comparative merits, no object.
Subscriptions, at Eight Dollars each, payable on delivery, (which is little more than the price of an engraving of the same size) are received by Conrad & Co. Bookfellers, Philadelphia; Robert Gray, Alexandria; Rappahannock, Conrad and Co. Capitol-hill City of Wash- ington; and generally by Bookfellers throughout the Union; who will please to return their Subscription to Conrad and Co. Philadelphia, previous to the first of November next, when the work will be ready for delivery.
Frames will be procured, of any pattern, if required on the most moderate terms.
IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO EXECUTE PORTRAITS
Of Mr. and Mrs. Washington. On a smaller scale, 15 inches by 12; executed by the same process, and will be ready for delivery at the same time, on subscriptions of Four Dollars and Fifty Cents each, including a Gilt Frame. It is a principal aim of this work, to produce the most correct likenesses of variable couple.
One of the Paintings is now to be seen at Mr. John- by's Hotel, for a few days, who will receive Subscrip- tions. As this copy is ordered to be sent to Richmond soon, another will be forwarded, if subscribers desire Robert Gray's, King street Alexandria, where subscribers may also enter their names.
The Artist presumes that the secret art of Poly- graphick Painting is known only to himself in the United States; having travelled from the Carolinas to chusetts without finding a master of it. By this means original paintings may be multiplied, so as to render difficult to point out the difference. The Polygraphick picture, of the two, when compared together, is the most brilliant, and the nature of the process cannot rendering it more durable. In fine the whole is a most beautiful copy, that the mind is lost in admiration as to the method in which it is executed.
July 3.
PRINTED DAILY, BY S. S. SNOWDEN.