Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-06-03 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1805.
[No. 1309.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM 100 bbls. and bks. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in bds. tierces and bks. Chocolate White and brown Soap and and dip Candles } in boxes, Moulds } and jars, Rifles in kegs, 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, s, Dolls, Plains, Ketseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Blankets, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Gloves and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
A. W. PREUSS & Co. Have received by the Schooner Three Sisters, from Boston, now lying at Merchants wharf, 80 hogsheads Lisbon Salt, 125 tierces St. Domingo Lime, 33 kegs Philadelphia Butter: and on board the sloop Unity, at Mac- lellan's wharf, 102 barrels Beef, (Boston inspecti- on) A few quarter casks of Excellent Sherry Wine, and a few bales of Holland Gin.
For Freight to the West-Indies, The fast sailing Schooner THREE SISTERS, Capt. Charles Rich; Further 900 barrels: ready to give a cargo in 5 days.
SHIP UNITED STATES, (A regular trader) Will be ready to take in freight for LIVERPOOL, on Monday next; and in order to give dis- patch, the owners request early applications. Who has for Sale, on board said Ship, A few hundred Sacks fine Salt; a few bales Baging; and one case Man- chester Goods. Ricketts, Newton & Co.
SPRING GOODS Received, per ship Carlisle, from LONDON, and for sale, by the subscribers: Amongst which are— Elegant and fashionable muslin shawls; plain and colored mull, piquet, calo- nde, loam jappn, japan laced, fine lappet, plain and laced cambric, jaconet and book muslins; cambric dimities; leno; Italian farfenets; plain India and narrow corded dimities; nan- keen; jeans; crossovers; quiltings; right printed cambrics; calicoes; chintzes, &c. &c. Many of these goods are in packages suitable for the West-India market—entitled to draw- back. R. Veitch & Co.
TO LET, For one or more years, The white Warehouse, on King- Street, near Col. Ramsay's wharf. The situa- tion for business equal to any in town. Apply JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
TO LET, On WASHINGTON STREET, The House at present occupied by Joseph Mandeville. Possession may be had early June next. Apply to Mandeville & Jamesson.
Jonathan & Mahlon Scholfield
Have just received, via Philadelphia, A large and general Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season—consisting of Irish linens, Irish and Russia dia- pers, dowlas, ticklenburgs, oznaburgs, brown Hollands, white platillas, Silesias, sheetings, checks, assorted; Harlem stripes, cambric and jaconet muslins, book muslins, colored cam- bricks, laced cambricks, assorted; laced cam- bric shawls, Beerboon gurrahs, mamodies, fine coffees, fine bastas, and fannabs; muslins india checks, Romal handkerchiefs, long and short row nankeens, blue and black ditto, Cotton cashmeres, assorted; dimities, assorted; Marseilles, assorted; India and Italian silks, as- sorted; farfenets and peelongs, assorted; silk, cotton, and thread hosiery, Leghorn bonnets, silk and kid gloves, wash leather ditto, pins, tapes, threads, sewing silks, assorted; fans and buttons; and
A variety of other Articles, In addition to their former stock, make a very complete assortment: All of which they will sell low for cash, or good notes payable in Alexandria, at 60 days.
Just received and for Sale, By LAWRASON AND FOWLE, 5 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, of the first quality, entitled to Debenture, 25 boxes fresh Chocolate. Also, A quantity of first and second qua- lity Russia and Ravens Duck.
O. P. FINLEY, Has received per the United States, just from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of HARD- WARE, IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, &c. which he will dispose of on very reason- able terms:— 40 doz. Wheat Scythes, 25 do. Sickles, 20 do. Spades, 23 do. Shovels, 90 faggots Crowley's Steel, A few tons of Patent Shot, 40 or 50 doz. broad and narrow Hoes. A few casks 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. 30d. wrought nails fine drawn.
GERMAN LINENS. GERMAN LINENS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hero, captain Cole, from Bremen, and offer for sale, on reasonable terms, for approv- ed negotiable paper; —AN ASSORTMENT OF— GERMAN LINENS. —THEY HAVE RIKENWISE— WINDOW GLASS, of various sizes. R. T. Hooe, & Co.
BRYAN HAMPSON Has for Sale, 50 quarter-casks of old Lisbon 20 ditto Sherry 20 ditto Malaga 20 ditto Port 10 pipes Teneriffe 100 kegs first quality Madder. 200 do. Copperas, with a quantity of Al- um. 10 hogsheads 3d and 4th proof Rum. 15 barrels New-England ditto. 30 kegs Ground Ginger; With a quantity of TEAS, and a number of other Goods too tedious to mention. Fresh Supply of FRUIT. This day Received, Per Schooner CITIZEN, from St. Kitts, ORANGES, of an excellent qua- lity and remarkable large. Lemons and Limes, in fine order. Cocoa Nuts. Tamarinds, &c. John A. Burford.
A few Copies of the American Gar- dener for sale by ROBERT GRAY.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, First and second quality Russia Duck Short Yellow N. M. Sacks India Cottons Hyson Skin Young Hyson, and } FRESH TEAS. Souchong Burlington Pork Whiskey and 300 bushels St. Kitts Salt. DANIEL MURGATROYD, May 6, 20 puncheons Jamaica RUM, LAST YEAR'S CROP, Just received and for Sale on reasonable terms. John & Thos. Vowell. May 9.
I have Received, PER UNITED STATES, A few Tons PATENT SHOT and BAR LEAD. ALSO, 100 Boxes PIPES. W. Bartleman. May 22.
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 Notley 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.
The Subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he continues to run his STAGES From George-Town to Port-Tobacco: The Stages will leave the Indian King Tavern in Georgetown on Mondays and Fridays at 4 o'clock in the morning, and will call at Moore's Ferry, opposite Alexandria, at 7 o'clock, and arrive at Port Tobacco at 2 o'clock. Return- ing, will leave Port Tobacco on Tuesdays and Saturdays and call at Moore's Ferry at 12 o'clock, and arrive in Georgetown at 2 o'clock. Good Stages and Horses, and careful drivers, are provided. Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to Alexandria from the City or Georgetown, may be accom- modated with a good stage and horses on the a- bove days; this accommodation will be in readi- ness on the second Monday in June next. Joseph Semmes. Georgetown, May } (27) 2aw6t 23, 1805.
This day is Published, And for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book- store, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY FIVE CENTS.) AN ABSTRACT OF AN A P O L O G Y, 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 Marshall, John Dunlany, Richard M'Namara, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
Just received and for Sale By JOHN GRAY, At his BOOK & STATIONARY STORE, King Street, opposite the old Eagle Tavern, 70 reams writing PAPER —also— 40 reams Tea ditto. The following Books in addition to his former stock. Family Bibles 4to. and 8vo.; Dar- win's Botanic Garden; Harvey's Meditations; Bonnycastle's Algebra; M c Ivers Cookery; Anecdotes of Modern Philosophers; Roderick Random; Hudibras; Caleb Williams; Gulli- ver's Travels; Humphrey Clinker; Collins Poems; Gil Blas; Ferguson's Astronomy; Lempriere's Classical Dictionary; Clerk's Sallust; Nepos; Tooke's Pantheon; Mallet's Law of Nations; Mavor's Natural History; Tom Jones; Johnson's 8vo. and pocket Dictionaries; Con- ductor Generalis; Simpson's Euclid; Gibson's Surveying; Montesquieu's Spirit of Law; Smith's Wealth of Nations; Sorrows of Werter; Shake- speare's works 8vo.; Pilgrim's Progress; John Newton's works 9 vols.
STATIONARY. Slates and pencils, Dutch and Irish quills, wa- ters in boxes, gold leaf, Gunter's scales, sand and sand boxes, files, fluted and plain glass and papered inlands, counting house files and laces, binders, bandbox and bonnet pastebords, black and red lead pencils, black and red sealing wax, ink and ink powder, playing and blank cards, jack and red Morocco pocket books, blank books, assorted, Roman & common violin strings, and a general assortment of School books—the whole of which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms for cash. May 13. Intending to remove from this place in the course of the ensuing summer, I will dispose of the whole of my STOCK, considera- bly below the usual selling prices. John Gray.
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, Salad 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.
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 Kerseymeres and swandowns Bearskins and searnoughts Durants and callimancoes Bombazets and wildbores Common and boil'd camblets Silk, cotton, and worsted hosiery English extra long silk gloves Silk twist and thread Diaper and common tapes Paper and pound pins White and printed marseilles Laces, edgings and gimps Elegant black and white lace veils Patent do. do. Satin peelong and silk handkerchiefs 4-4, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric muslins India Jaconet do. Fustians, buckram, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bales of Negro Caddies, and one trunk silk and cotton flings.

PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY , the 5th of June, at 11 o'clock, will be sold on the premises, on a liberal credit, That valuable three-story BRICK HOUSE and LOT situated on the corner of Washington and King Streets, adjoining Mr. Bacon's store: the situation of the above property for business, &c. is equal to any in the town. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Markeller.
May 31.
WANTED TO CHARTER.
For New-Castle upon Tyne,
A vessel of about 200 hogheads burthen; to load at Nor-folk.
James Sanderson.
May 31.
Just Received,
Per Brig Harmony, from Bristol, by Lawrafon & Fowle;
Mould and dipt Candles, Fresh Chocolate, A few pipes Holland Gin, and a quantity of Plaster Paris.
June 1.
SPRING GOODS.
BENJAMIN COCKE
Has received, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS , among which are,
Plain and Lace Cambric Muslins, Leneau and Colonade do. India mull mull and book do. lace and embroidered mullin shawls, Chambrey muslin, Italian and India silks, chintz, calicoes, cambric and common dimities, lace edging, wreaths, artificial flowers, white plumes, straw bonnets, silk and cotton hosiery, cotton cassimere, marseilles, janes, superfine cloths, patent woollen cord, Irish linen and sheeting, ticklenburg, dowlas, platillas, hessians, gurrans, baf-tas, mamoodies, &c.
1 case gentlemen's London fashionable HATS.
May 31.
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JAMES SANDERSON
Has received, in addition to his late general supplies, which he will sell, by the quantity, very low, and on liberal credit;
10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy.
4 puncheons second proof Antigua Rum. 20 barrels New England ditto. 5 pipes particular Tenerife Wine. 12 half pipes do. 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 TOBACCO now in store.
May 31.
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Best Havannah Segars.
I have just Received, A few boxes of first quality Havannah Segars.
Peter Wise, jun.
May 31.
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I HAVE, FOR SALE,
One case of well bought 7-8 Irish, assorted prices, on low terms. 6,000 wt. prime Coffee, in bags. 300 barrels Herrings, And a few tierces Stone Lime.
May 31.
William Hodgson.
May 31.
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NICE FLOUR.
DOUGLASS & MANDEVILLE OFFER FOR SALE,
150 barrels nice white Wheat Flour, for family use.
May 30.
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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 F and FF Gunpowder. Philadelphia Loaf Sugars. Patent Shot and Bar-Lead.
May 29.
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CHEESE.
EXCELLENT first quality Double Gloucester Cheese, just received per ship United States and for sale by
ABEL WILLIS.
June 1.
BOSTON, May 27.
Latest from Europe.
By the arrival of the brig Superb , captain Bosworth, from Liverpool, we have been supplied with London and Liverpool prints to the 22d April. The contents of these papers, though they afford no extraordinary details of intelligence, of a general nature, present many indications of active and immediate operations, both by "flood and field." Among the few articles we have been enabled to select, from the latest dates, will be observed, that very important despatches had been received from Russia, and that they were understood to be highly favorable to the prosecution of the war; that the grand secret expedition had not actually sailed; that the naval armament in the ports of France, Spain and Holland had made many dispositions for putting to sea, having received on board large quantities of troops and military stores.
The anecdote from Paris, must be acknowledged a very extraordinary article; altho' truth may not be fairly connected with the whole affair.
In the earlier dates of our present files of London papers much is said of the improper conduct of Lord Melville, while in office, at the head of the admiralty, and a very general interest excited by the manner in which the affair has been discussed in parliament. It appears very fully that his lordship was actually guilty, either of speculating himself with the public money, for his private interest, or knowingly suffering his secretary (Mr. Trotter) to do so, to an immense amount; and that in consequence thereof, he has been compelled to resign his office, and suffer the disgrace of having a resolution passed against him in parliament of gross violation of the law, and a high breach of duty.
Lord Hawkesbury is said to have been appointed to the office of first lord of the admiralty, thus vacated, and that Lord Harrowby succeeds to the secretaryship of the home department.
SECRET EXPEDITION.
LONDON, April 18. There is no truth in the report of the expedition so long preparing at Portsmouth having been countermanded. On the contrary there seems to be an intention of enlarging the scale on which it was at first to be conducted. All the armed defence ships, lately stationed in the Downs, have gone round to Portsmouth, having been previously fitted out as transports, and having taken on board a number of flat-bottomed boats.
April 20.
The expedition sailed yesterday from Portsmouth, under convoy of the Queen and the Dragon.
OF RUSSIA.
April 18.
It is reported by those who pretend to be in the confidence of Ministers, that the despatches which were received from St. Petersburg, last Monday, contain the most satisfactory assurances of the complete failure of the various artifices employed by the French government to detach the Emperor Alexander from the interests of this country.
The principal article of a treaty of alliance between his majesty and that Sovereign are said to be already agreed upon; and on the same authority we are assured, that only a few points of detail remain to be adjusted previous to a formal communication being made on this important subject to both Houses of Parliament. After the repeated disappointments which have been experienced, relative to the co-operation of Russia, the public cannot place much confidence in the promises made to them upon this occasion.
April 19.
The friends of Lord Melville and Mr. Trotter have set up, as their defence, that the public has been defrauded of nothing by all their speculations with the property which was (not) entrusted to their care.
But the public is at this moment defrauded of every sixpence of the profits they have made by this illegal traffic; and that it may conjecture what may have been the amount of them upon one hundred and thirty four million pounds sterling, which have illegally passed through their hands, let it be remembered here that Navy Bills have been at a discount of 15 per cent. that they bought Navy Bills with these millions; and if they could have employed them in this speculation a-
lone, the profits might have amounted to 150,000. per million, or 20,100,000. sterling.
The following is said to be a passage in a certain letter of replication, which is much commented upon at this moment:
"It gives me serious concern, that you have acted so incautiously; and thus deprived me of your valuable services for the present!"
Lord Hawkesbury, we understand, has been appointed first lord of the admiralty, and is expected to be succeeded in the home department by Lord Harrowby.
A cartel is arrived from Morlaix, with the first prisoner from France that has been regularly exchanged since the commencement of the war. We suppose that Captain Puget will now be suffered to proceed to Paris.
The Acasta has on board a million of dollars for the West-India merchants.
April 20.
A Russian general is said to have arrived with despatches from Petersburg, of great importance. They have not yet transpired, but are believed to be extremely favorable.
NAVAL OPERATION.
Despatches were yesterday received from Admiral Lord Gardner off Brest, which state, that the enemy had made some movements that indicated an intention of venturing to sea the first favorable opportunity.
At Ferrol a similar disposition appears to be manifested by the French and Spanish squadrons. The following intelligence is contained in a letter from on board his majesty's ship Indefatigable , dated off Ferrol, April 3:
"Every opportunity that occurs, we make it our business to sail in and off the harbor's mouth of Ferrol, to reconnoitre the French and Spanish squadrons laying there. They consist of 6 sail of the line, 2 frigates, two sloops and 1 brig Spanish. At Corruna, there is one French frigate, making altogether fourteen sail of the line, two frigates, two sloops and one brig."
The French are already manned, and have a great number of troops on board and are expected to sail hourly. The Spaniards are not sufficiently manned yet. Yesterday we boarded an American ship that had just come out from Ferrol, and the captain assured us that the French would in a few days put to sea, and that they were supposed to be destined for the West Indies.
EXTRAORDINARY ANECDOTE.
A respectable morning paper has published the following intelligence which was communicated to the editor in a letter written by a gentleman at Yarmouth, and dated the 12th inst:
"Jean De St. Faust, who commanded and was taken on board, L'Honneur schooner, by his majesty's sloop of war, the Scorpion, Carteret, relates the following, which he declared to have taken place a few evenings prior to his quitting Paris."
"Bonaparte had commanded a play at the Theatre Francaise, and in the usual style of sovereigns, he appeared there with a brilliant retinue, and a very numerous guard. The house overflowed in every part. He was seated in his box and the curtain about to rise, when an Orange apparently artificial, was thrown upon the stage: several voices exclaimed "Ouvrez-l, Orange!" (open the Orange!) The cry was repeated and re-echoed in every part of the house."
A principal actor came forward and in compliance with the universal wish opened the Orange, wherein he found a paper containing a 20-livre piece of gold coin. Several voices exclaimed, "Lisez le papier. Lisez le papier!" Read the paper. Read the paper. It was again repeated with like earnestness and enthusiasm as before, the house resounding in many parts with the tumultuous outcry. But before he complied the cautious actor looked towards the Imperial Box, when Bonaparte fancying it might be some adulatory compliment to himself, nodded assent. The house was silent as the grave: When the actor read aloud the following words:
"Fetez, le Corse, prenez votre Louis!" "Renounce the Corsican, and restore your Louis."
The rapturous burst of applause which ensued from every part of the house on these words being uttered, was not described; it appeared to rend the house. Bonaparte heard it as his knell, and quitting the Theatre, returned to his palace in the utmost confusion and dismay."
The termination of the discussion relative to Lord Melville, has excited a greater degree of interest in the metropolis, than any event of late years, either foreign or domestic. The public have recognized in their Representatives, the faithful guar-
dians of their interests, not to be seduced from their duties, by the artifices of consequence, or intimidated, by the menaces of power. The British constitution, in its most conspicuous and effective members has been fully displayed, not in theoretical and abstract perfection, but in active and exemplary utility. The pens of a thousand encomiasts could not produce so magnificent an eulogium.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
Mr. Lawrence Keene, an officer of the American ship Canton (which foundered on the 22d of Dec.) came passenger in the brig Acorn , from Lisbon, and informs us that a transport dispatched from admiral Orde, off Cape St. Vincent, arrived April 16, with intelligence of the Toulon fleet consisting of 10 sail of the line and 3 frigates, having arrived off Cadiz-Bay; they were joined by all the Spanish vessels in readiness, and put to sea; destination unknown. A report prevailed at Lisbon, that the French and Spanish fleets were bound to Louisiana! and that the American affairs wore a serious aspect at the court of Madrid!!
Extract of a letter from the commander of a ship of this port, dated at Lisbon, April 15th, 1805.
"I am just informed that despatches arrived here yesterday from the English squadron off Cadiz, which state that on the 9th, twelve sail of the line (French) had made their appearance off that port, and that the English were obliged to quit the station! The French squadron went into Cadiz, to join the Spanish fleet there; so that a large force must come from England to keep them in, as they have none to spare from the Mediterranean: the Toulon fleet keeps them in continual observation."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, JUNE 3.
TOULON FLEET OUT.
VERY LATE AND IMPORTANT.
Captain Folger, of the brig Acorn , who arrived at Boston on Saturday 25th ult. 35 days from Lisbon is the bearer of the very interesting intelligence of the escape of the French fleet from Toulon. He states that on the 14th April, the Doric transport ship, captain Lamb, arrived at Lisbon, dispatched from sir J. Orde, off Cape St. Vincent, to the British minister, with news of the Toulon fleet being off Cadiz consisting of 10 sail of the line, and four frigates; that the Defence , of 74 guns narrowly escaped being taken, as she lay with her yards and topmasts down when the French fleet hove in sight. The English minister at Lisbon, immediately ordered out two packets, the Orpheus frigate and a gun-brig, then in port with despatches for England: the brig was however obliged to put back, having sprung her bowsprit, and foremast in crossing the Bar. 46 hours after sailing, captain F. spoke the British fleet under sir J. Orde, consisting of two 74's and 3 frigates only, standing for England.
"Captain Folger further advises, that the French minister had arrived at Lisbon, and was escorted from Bellisle Castle to this city, by the nobility and Prince's Horse Guards. Jerome Bonaparte had set out for France, by the way of Madrid; and his lady was a passenger on board the Erin , which came out of Lisbon in company with captain Folger, bound for Amsterdam."
Accounts had been received at Lisbon, of the capture of two valuable Brazil ships off the Isle of Corvo by the Algerine squadron.
The above intelligence, brought by Captain Folger, of the Toulon fleet's being off Cadiz on the 10th April, gives a color of probability to the late report, that a fleet of 19 sail of men of war, was seen off Cape Nichola Mole, on the 8th or 10th of May: as the French fleet were it is presumed, immediately joined by the Spanish ships, at Cadiz, on their appearance before that place, and may have then proceeded direct for the West Indies.
Returned yesterday, Gun-Boat No. 7, commanded by lieutenant Ogilvie. This vessel sailed under convoy of the Adams frigate, captain Shaw, for the Mediterranean, about a fortnight ago, but having sprung her mast was obliged to return into port. She left the squadron in lat 37, long 63, all well. We understand, as soon as the damage is repaired, she will proceed immediately to join the squadron in the Mediterranean. [New-York paper]

Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated April 14, 1803.
Believing the brig Acorn, bound to Boston, to be still at Bellem, I lose no time in informing you that an official ad-
Sir John Orde's fleet consisted of 5 of the line; they are now off Cape Espichel. The Halcyon, brig of war,
General Junto, the new French Minister, is arrived here."
Dr. Hunter, who was appointed by the president of the United States, conjointly with Mr. Dunbar, of Natchez, to explore the Ouachita river,
From the information we have obtained from doctor Hunter, and other gentlemen who have visited the Ouachita country,
On looking over a bundle of old pamphlets the other day I happened to take up Bishop's "Political Delusion," delivered as an Oration,
added to that system. "There [meaning to discharge the funding system] would result from savings, by calling home the diplomatic corps."
Whose salaries have been reduced? Mr. Jefferson's? No: not a cent. The Secretary of State, Treasury, Navy, &c. No: they have been raised.
In the same page Mr. Bishop proceeds, and in italic too "Our Constitution would be firmly supported."
Aurora abuse.—The resignation of Mr. Griswold and Mr. Goddard, members of congress from Connecticut (says the New-York Commercial Advertiser) has been noticed by Duane in his usually vulgar and indecent style.
He denies that Mr. Griswold possessed either talents, political science, or eloquence; he presents him as having a heavy head and a cold heart,
It is in vain to attempt to argue with a man so totally destitute of candor, so completely regardless of truth and decorum, as the editor of the Aurora.
[Phil. True American.]
LONDON PARAGRAPHS.
DREADFUL CASUALTY!
One night last week, an unfortunate man, who was before deeply intoxicated with liquor, gained admittance into a public house, near Cork, and having drunk an additional half pint of whiskey, sat down by
the kitchen-fire, from whence it was found impossible to remove him. The owner of the house humanely suffered him to remain there during the night;
UNFORTUNATE ADVENTURE IN HIGH LIFE.
An event has lately taken place in high life, which whilst it occupies the attention and engrosses the conversation of the whole of the fashionable world,
THE BLIND HUSBAND.
A citizen of Tauris, in easy circumstances, had a daughter he was fond of, but so miserably deformed, that nothing less than paternal love could render her supportable.
What finer case can Casuists select for bringing to issue their celebrated controversy on the duty of an universal sincerity?
"Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise."
Gray's Ode on Eton College.
DOUGLASS & MANDEVILLE.
King Street, Have just received and offer for Sale, 20 hhds. 1st. & 2d. quality brown SUGAR,
GUNPOWDER TEA.
A few boxes of the very best quality just received by Mandeville & Jameffon.
SHIP NEWS.
Port of Alexandria.
Arrived, sch'r Rachel, captain Neal, from Tortola, last from Porto-Rico, in 18 days.
Ship Sally, capt. Hunt, from Bordeaux bound to Philadelphia, in port 113 days.
Ship Piomingo, capt. Graham, from Philadelphia to St. Thomas, in port 64 days.
Ship Mohawk, captain Peck, from Martinico, for New-York, in port 31 days.
Brig James Rinker, capt. Tusk, from ditto, bound to New Orleans, in port 43 days.
Brig Joseph, capt. Handship, from do. bound to New-York, in port 18 days.
Brig Sally, captain Russell, from Guadalupe, bound to New-York, in port 35 days.
Sch'r John, from Martinico, bound to New-York, in port 10 days.
A brig and schooners, names unknown, (Americans.)
The following vessels were at St. Johns, Porto Rico, May 18:
Schooner Rheda, William Green, master, for Philadelphia, in port 25 days.
Sloop Rebecca, Bigelow, from Philadelphia, in port 6 days.
Brig Joseph, from Baltimore, in port 14 days.
Sch'r Laquer, Brown, from Charleston for Laguna.
Sch'r Lovina, from Philadelphia for the coast.
Spoke the brig Commodore Barry on Saturday the 25th May, in lat. 28, 30, N. long. 71 1-2 W. from Philadelphia, bound to Havanna.
Captain Neal, arrived this morning in 17 days from Porto-Rico, confirms the accounts, via Boston, of the arrival in the West Indies of the French and Spanish combined fleet,
For BOSTON,
Or any other Port in the United States;
THE SCHOONER RANGER, Captain James Crowell; Burthen about 450 barrels, and will be ready in 3 or 4 days.
A. W. Preufs & Co. June 3.
Umbrella Manufactory.
Umbrellas made, covered and repaired, at the house of the subscriber, in St. Asaph Street; in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms.
Samuel Kirk. June 3.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, An elegant assortment of goods, selected from the latest importations, in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Sugars fine cloths and cambricks; cassimeres, Dimities, Cotton cassimeres, 6-4 9-8, Cambrick White and coloured muffs, jeans, nankeens and India, book, jaconet fustians, and mull mull, muffs, Long and short nankeens, Colonade and crossbar- Blue do. red striped cambric White and coloured ditto, marceilles, Lace, Waitcoating, 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, Plartillas, English split straw bon- Brittanias, nets, Silesias, Madras and bandanna Silk, cotton- and thread handkerchiefs, hosiery, Bastas, Dinner table cloths, Mammodies, Napkins, Gurrabs, &c. &c. Chintz callicoes and
All of which he has determined to sell at the most reduced prices. May 26.

PUBLIC SALE.
By a deed of trust from the late Colonel John Fitzgerald , to the subscribers, executed for the purpose of satisfying a debt due to William B. Page, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, on the 7th day of June next, to the highest bidder,
A LOT, or Piece of Ground, with the Improvements;
Situated on the west side of Royal Street, and to the southward of Prince Street; beginning upon Royal Street 80 feet to the southward of Prince Street, and running from thence, southwardly, and binding upon Royal Street 98 feet 4 inches, to the middle of the square, and with that width running back the distance of 123 feet to the centre of the square formed by Royal and Pitt-Street.
Ludwell Lee, } Trustees. William Hodgson, } May 9. sawtf
REMOVAL.
JAMES RUSSEL, Has removed his Store to Royal Street, in part of the OLD EAGLE TAVERN HOUSE, one door north of King Street; where he has just opened a fresh supply of German & East-India Goods, Prints, Dimities, Checks, Irish Linens, &c. &c. which he will sell by the piece, low, for cash, or on a short credit.
May 2. N. B. I will let, for four years, the BRICK HOUSE I have just left, on Fairfax Street. J. R.
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. Vorwell, WHO HAVE IN STORE,
A few pipes old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. Three bds. old Grenada Rum, Three casks Clover Seed, Ten pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy. Cash given for Otter and Mink Skins.
April 25. d 15000 wt. GREEN COFFE, Of a very superior quality; FOR SALE, by William Bartleman. May 10. d
THIS is to give notice, that 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 Thomas Hodgkins, late of the County aforesaid, deceased, all persons having claims against said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the administrator, on or before the 22d day of November next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand, this 22d day of May 1805. ELISHA JEWELL, Administrator.
May 22. saw4w N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator.
Wanted to Hire or Purchase, A good Female Servant, Who understands Cooking, Washing and Ironing. Apply to the Printer. May 28. d6t
EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in Leesburg, Loudoun county, Virginia, on the 16th April last,
A MULATTO BOY, named LEW, or LEWIS , 20 years old, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, slender made, big jointed, large feet, fond of gaming, and a great talker: Had on, when he went away a mixt grey cloth coatee, white cassimere jacket, blue cloth overalls, ozanaburg shirt, and a round hat. He was seen at the fish wharf, in Alexandria on Sunday the 21st April. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against carrying him off at their peril. Whoever will apprehend said boy, and deliver him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable expenses paid.
William Taylor. May 6. d
Adventurers in the Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery may know the fate of their Tickets on application to the Printer.]
Valuable Property for Sale.
The subscriber being desirous of removing to the western country, offers for sale, the following Tracts of LAND, in Fairfax county, Virginia, viz.
The Tract on which he resides, containing about 740 acres, 5 miles below Alexandria, and within one mile of Potomac river, in an agreeable neighborhood; the situation pleasant and remarkably healthy; the land level and well adapted to the production of Indian corn, wheat, and other small grain. The improvements are, a large and commodious dwelling house, two stories high, 54 feet long and 35 feet wide, with four rooms and a passage on a floor, a piazza nine feet wide on each front, the full length of the house, and an excellent cellar under the whole house divided into four rooms and a passage; a good kitchen, meat-house, dairy, ice-house, and every other necessary building, all in good repair, with a well of excellent water; a good garden, apple & peach orchard, and about 40 acres of excellent timothy meadow, and as much more may be made at a very small expence: Also, an overseer's house, negro quarters, a granary, &c.
One other Tract, containing about 1250 acres, 6 miles below Alexandria, divided into two farms sufficient to work 9 or 10 hands on each: The buildings on these farms consist only of overseer's houses, negro quarters, granaries, &c. There are 40 or 50 acres of good timothy meadow well enclosed, and a great deal more may be made at a trifling expence; the land very level and fertile, with an abundance of timber. This tract is allowed, by those who know it well, to be equal, if not superior, to any tract of the same extent in this part of the country. It will be sold entire, or divided, as may be found most convenient.
One other Tract near the last mentioned one, containing 402 acres, rented to tenants at will; a considerable portion of which is level and the soil good. There are on it, two or three beautiful and commanding situations for buildings, and a meadow from which one of the tenants sells from 15 to 20 tons of hay a year.
Another Tract, of about 325 Acres, 9 or 10 miles below Alexandria, through which the stage road leading from thence to Richmond passes: This would be an excellent stand for a tavern, there being none at this time between Alexandria and Colchester, a distance of 16 or 18 miles: Also,
One other Tract near the last, containing about 400 acres. Both the last mentioned tracts are likewise rented to tenants at will; they produce good corn, wheat, and other small grain, and there is on each of them a considerable quantity of excellent timothy meadow in good order, from which the tenants sell a great deal of hay. For terms, apply to the subscriber, five miles below Alexandria.
Thomson Mason. May 22. saw6tf
FOR SALE, The FARM on which I live,
CONTAINING between 5 and 600 acres of level Land, well adapted in general to receive the Plaster of Paris as a manure—on the post-road from the City of Washington to Port Tobacco, and about 8 miles below Piscataway. On it is every necessary building, plenty of excellent spring water and a pump at the door—fruit trees in abundance and great variety, an excellent kitchen garden, several clover lots, some valuable low meadow ground, and wood and timber to last many years. Persons wishing to purchase, it is presumed will view the premises previous to any contract, and therefore a further description is unnecessary.
If I sell the land, it shall be given up to the purchaser 1st January next—And previous to that time, I will sell
All my moveable Property & Crop made, with some few exceptions.
Being extremely infirm and unable to manage a farm, my object is to retire to some town or city and spend the remainder of my life.
The terms of sale will be—One third of the purchase money in hand, one third at the end of 12 months from the day of sale, and the remaining one third at the end of two years, with legal interest thereon. Bonds with security, and a lien on the land, will be required.
George Lee. Charles County, May 4. sawtf
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said County, letters testamentary on the personal estate of JACOB RESLER, 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 third day of October next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this third day of April 1805.
Mary Resler, Executrix.
N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are hereby directed to make immediate payment to the executrix.
April 3. saw2m
FOR SALE, A valuable Tract of good Farming Land,
Situate on the waters of Goose Creek, Loudoun county, about 6 miles from Leesburg, and 34 from Alexandria.
Containing upwards of 300 acres; part of which is cleared and in cultivation: On the premises are erected a Merchant and Saw Mill, both of which are capable of doing business to great advantage. There is, also, a large Dwelling House and other necessary buildings thereon. Any further description is deemed unnecessary; it being presumed, that the person wishing to purchase so desirable a property, will first take a view thereof. The terms, which will be reasonable, may be known on application to the subscriber.
Jonas Potts. Waterford, 5th Mo. 14. saw4wt
Will be Sold, at Public Sale, On the first day of AUGUST, (if not disposed of at private sale, previous to that time)
All my PROPERTY in the town of Alexandria,
Situated on KING STREET—Consisting of A new two-story Brick House, two Framed Houses, and the Ware-House at present occupied by myself—Also,
One unimproved Lot, on Fayette-street. The above property is subject to a ground-rent of twenty dollars, eighty-four cents. For terms apply to the subscriber.
John Violet. February 21. saw1st Aug.
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE on Fairfax Street now occupied by Mr. James H. Hove. Possession will be given on the first of July. Apply to Mr. JOHN TUCKER, of Alexandria. They are ancient LOTS on King, Columbus, and Washington Streets; the LOTS on the Mall, lately advertised for sale; or any other Lots belonging to the subscriber, for sale by him, on reasonable terms.
STEPHEN COOKE. Leesburg, May 22. saw
EDUCATION.
The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria, that he has opened a SCHOOL, at the dwelling house of Mrs. Fletcher, on Prince Street; where he teaches Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and English Grammar; at the moderate price of Four Dollars per quarter—Likewise, History, Geography, Surveying, and navigation, at a reasonable price.
Persons, wishing to be acquainted with Surveying or Navigation, will meet with due attendance either in school hours, or any other time they may think proper.
William Slade. May 8. sawtf
NOTICE.
All persons who have claims against the estate of Rawleigh P. Downman, deceased, (late of Dinwiddie county) of whatever denomination, are desired to make the same known, on or before the first day of June next; when the estate will be delivered to the devisees of the said Rawleigh P. Downman, and Mrs. Anne Muir, deceased. Those who do not make known their demands, are informed that this notice will be plead in bar of all such as may be brought forward after the said first day of June next.
Francis Muir, Administrator. Dinwiddie county, (near Petersburg) March 19, 1805. sawtf Ju
Musical Instrument & Cabinet MANUFACTORY,
In Prince, near Water Street, ALEXANDRIA, BY JOHN SELLERS;
WHO begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria and the adjacent towns and country, that he builds and repairs church, chamber, and barrel Organs; also makes and repairs Harpsichords, Piano Fortes, organized and plain, and has on hand, for sale, Violins, Flutes, Flutes, Reeds, Strings, &c. an assortment of Music, consisting of Songs, Sonatas, Duets, instructions for the different instruments. He also offers his services for tuning the above instruments on reasonable terms. Any orders left at the above place will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.
A steady Cabinet Maker, being a good workman, will meet with encouragement by applying at the above place. May 6. sawtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Stolen out of the subscriber's stable, on Wednesday night last,
A dark chestnut-color'd Mare, With a white mane and tail, and a blaze in her face; a handsome figure, moves remarkably well, and is about fifteen hands and an half high. The above reward will be given for the mare, by George Roberts,
Chestnut Street, four doors above } Eightb Street, Philadelphia. } May 24. sawtf
The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer hereof.
NOTICE.
The co-partnership of the subscribers under the firm of JOSIAH FAXON & Co. was dissolved by mutual consent on the fifteenth instant.
Joseph Baxter, jun. Josiah Faxon.
All persons indebted to the late firm are requested to make immediate payment; and all those to whom they are indebted will please call on Faxon, Metcalf & Co. corner of Prince and Water Streets, and receive their dues, by whom the business will be continued.
Joseph Baxter, Jun. Josiah Faxon, Dwight Metcalf.
May 21. sawtf
The Subscribers offer for Sale,
50 bds. Boston No. 1 and 2 Pork 50 do. do. No. 1 and 2 Beef 6 bds. New England Rum 30 bds. do. do. 6 pipes Holland Gin 4 pipes first proof French Brandy 1 do. fourth do. 10 bds. Molasses 100 reams Wrapping Paper 50 boxes Mould Candles 20 do. do. do. 30 do. Brown Soap
And a general assortment of SHOES, just received, which will be disposed of on moderate terms, for cash or approved notes.
Faxon, Metcalf & Co. May 24. sawtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN, from the subscriber's slaughter-house, a few days ago,
A large brindle Bull-Dog,
ONE year old, crop ears, and a piece off the end of his tail; a white face, and white ring round his neck, one or two black spots on the top of his head, round his mouth red. The above reward will be paid on convicting the thief, and securing the dog so that I get him again; or Five Dollars for the dog only, and reasonable charges.
Lawrence Hoof. Alexandria, May 30.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss. March, adjourned session, 1805.
Levi James, Plaintiff, } AGAINST } In Chancery. Daniel Daugherty, Defendant. }
The said defendant Daniel Daugherty, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon affidavit, that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months, successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A Copy—Test, G. DENEALE, C. C. April 8. saw2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss. March, adjourned session, 1805.
Andrew Reintzel, Compt. } AGAINST } In Chancery. Rudolph Martin, Def't. }
The said defendant, Rudolph Martin, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months, successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county.
A Copy—Test, G. DENEALE, C. C. April 8. saw2m
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 spurious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c.
May 3. sawtf
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