Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-11-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1804.
[No. 1150.
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY 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. tierces and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dip Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and jars, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersmeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serjes, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chinos and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
August 29.
FRESH FRUIT.
JOHN A. BURFORD, Late Dyson's Store,) Prince Street, has this day received, per brig Rachel from Cadiz, brig Brothers Return from Amsterdam, and sch'r Sparrow from Antigua, 4000 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 3000 Oranges, 30 bds. Limes, packed in their natural foil, 49 boxes Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, by the box or retail, Fresh Lemons, Sherry Wine of superior quality, And real Holland Gin. Has always on Hand, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &c. The above articles are all in good order and of excellent quality.
Aug. 22.
FALL GOODS.
JONAH THOMPSON and SON HAVE RECEIVED Per the ship United States from Liver- pool, a part of their FALL ASSORTMENT, and are in daily expectation of the remainder via Baltimore.
Oct. 1.
LOST.
Yesterday forenoon between Messrs. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Store and the Coffee House a Cornelian stone for a seal with a coat of arms engraved on it. It can be of no use to any person but the owner. If found and left at this office, a reward of Two Dollars will be given.
October 18.
CORN
Wanted in the ear at Cameron Mills, for which a generous price will be given CASH.
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
October 9.
ARMINIAN SKELETON.
Subscriptions are received at the Book Store of COTTON and STEWART, for a BOOK en- titled,
THE SKELETONS:
Or, the Arminian Anatomized, and The Carnal Preacher Dissected.
In two Parts.
Part I. The Arminian, or doctrine of Univer- sal Charity pursued, taken, examined, tried, con- demned, executed, and anatomized. Part II. The Carnal Preacher Dissected, with comments on several dark passages of scrip- ture. In a series of letters, written at various times to friends in the country.
Conditions, &c. are left at the above
It is the opinion of several respectable clergy men, that the above book contains the ground work and principles of genuine piety, as it mani- festly proves, from the scriptures of truth, that the doctrine of free will and universal redemption is unfounded.
JUST PUBLISHED.
(Price one dollar in boards) AND FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, A FAMILY TOUR THROUGH THE BRITISH EMPIRE, Containing some accounts of its NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL CURIOSITIES HISTORY & ANTIQUITIES; INTERSPERSED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ANECDOTES. Particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of YOUTH. BY PRISCILLA WAKEFIELD. ILLUSTRATED WITH A HANDSOME COLOURED MAP OF ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES.
Just Received, AND FOR SALE AS ABOVE, THE POETICAL WORKS OF
Milton, Pope, Thompson, A- ken-side, Armstrong and Green, in handsome pocket volumes, ornamented with copper- plates, and gilt backs, price per volume 100 Transactions of the Society for the pro- motion of Agriculture, Arts and Manufactures, instituted in the state of New York, 8vo. 225 The Law of Executors and Administra- tors, by Samuel Toller Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. 250 Dr. Laune's Plea for Non Conformists. 75 Topiary on Predestination. 75 Baxter's Saints Everlasting Rest. 100 The Pious Christian, by Bishop Hay. 100 Observations on the Medical and Do- mestic management of the consumption, on the power of Digitalis Purpurea, and on the cure of Scrofula, by Thomas Bed- does, M. D. 106 Carey's American Monitor, 62 1/2 Blair's Lecture's 2 vol. octavo, 400 Immortal Mentor 100 Harrison's Grammar, 25 Moores Strictures, on Female Education, 100 Jackson's Bookkeeping 150 Reve's devout Exercise of the Heart. 62 1/2 Stuben's Military Discipline, 500 A variety of Childrens Books, ornamented with Copper Plates. A large supply of superfine vel- lum paper, common writing paper, quills, wa- fers, &c. &c.
Nov. 7. d.
JAMES SANDERSON,
Has just received the following articles, 12 Pipes London P. Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, Old Port Wine in hds. qr. Casks and Bottles, Burgundy in Bottles, Sherry in qr. Casks, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Ho and Gin, Peach Brandy, very old, Whiskey, Loaf, and Muscovado Sugars, Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson, } Hyson Skin, } Cloyes, Nutmegs, Mace, Allspice, Black Pepper, Ground Ginger, Salt Peter, Soap by the box, British Sail Canvas, Russia Duck, first quality, German Ticklenburgs, and Osaburges, Coarse Hats in cases, Juniper Berries in bags, Stone Ware, 15 qr. Casks English Battle Gun Powder, in pound papers sealed, 1 Large Scale Beam with Box Ends, And Scales compleat of a superior quality. A few bags of first quality GREEN COFFEE.
Nov. 8. d.
For Sale.
A PAIR of handsome well grown MULES, three years old. Apply to GEORGE TRIPLETT.
Nov. 24. e03r
COFFEE.
Just landed from the brig Neptune, A QUANTITY OF GREEN COFFEE. In Tierces, Barrels & Bags. For Sale by Robert T. Hooc & Co.
Nov. 19. cotf.
JAMES BACON,
AT HIS GROCERY STORE
King near Washington Street,
Has just received from Philadelphia, New-York
&c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES
consisting of
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin,
Peko, Padra,
Pouchong and
Com's Souchong
Green coffee of superior quality,
Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar,
W. India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira,
Particular Teneriffe,
Sherry,
Brussels,
Lisbon,
Malaga and
Port
Claret in small cases,
Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirits,
Antigua,
St. Croix, and
St. Kitts
Best Holland Gin,
White Wine and Cyder Vinegar,
Best Sallad Oil,
Salt Peter, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brim-
stone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia,
Cayenne and black Pepper,
Allspice, race and ground Ginger,
Fig Blue and Poland Starch,
Dixon's Mustard,
Leuper's and Hamilton's Snuff,
Best Chewing Tobacco,
Spanish Segars,
Pearl Barley and Rice,
Shot assorted,
F and F F Gunpowder,
Gun and Pistols Flints,
Single and double Battle do. in papers and
canisters,
White and brown Soap,
Mould and dip Candles, &c. &c.
As he has in a great measure laid
himself out for the supplying of private families
and in consequence thereof taken every pains
possible in the selection of his goods, he flatters
himself from their superior quality, and the low
prices at which he will dispose of them, to be a- ble to give satisfaction to those who will please
to favor him with their custom.
June 11. d.
FALL GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co.
HAVE RECEIVED,
By the ship United States, from Liverpool,
FALL GOODS,
which will be sold on moderate terms.
Oct. 2. d.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun
HAS FOR SALE,
At his store, corner of Prince and Union streets,
Eleven bales of
CALCUTTA PIECE GOODS,
consisting of
Emmerties—Coffsahs—Sannahs—Baf-
tahs and Chintz.
600 pieces Nankens,
100 pieces Bandanno Handkerchiefs,
Mens' coarse and fine Shoes,
Womens' Morocco and Leather do.
Girls and Boys' do. do.
Red Seal Leather, Upper Leather,
Bags of Black Pepper,
2 sacks of Sago,
3 chests fresh Hyson Tea,
2 pipes very fine 4th proof Cogniac Brandy,
2 pipes American Gin,
3 tierces Whiskey,
1 case Wool Hats,
34 bds. No. 1 Beef, and a few
Coils of Cordage.
Oct. 2. d.
A fresh Supply of FRUIT.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has this day received a quantity of the following
articles, viz.
Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Tamarinds,
&c. &c. &c.
all of which will be sold on moderate terms for
cash.
On hand, as usual, a general assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
John A. Burford.
N. B. A quantity of excellent VI-
NEGAR for sale. I. A. B.
Nov. 10. d.
FREIGHT WANTED—Coastwise
For the Sloop
LAUREL,
Joseph Luce,
MASTER,
burthen 400 barrels and
has good accommodations for passengers.
Apply to,
JOHN G. LADD.
Nov 24 d.
The SHIP
UNITED STATES
is now in readiness to re-
ceive freight for LIVERPOOL,
and will sail about 15th Novem-
ber. For freight or passage, please apply to the
Master on board at Lawraison & Smoot's wharf,
or to,
Ricketts, Newton, & Co.
October 20 d.
For Freight or Charter.
The Brigantine
KATY,
of Boston (a staunch good vessel
and fast Sailer, Daniel Corvelle master, burthen
about 1100 barrels—apply to
JOHN G. LADD.
WHO HAS RECEIVED,
Per said brig and for sale cheap,
10 pipes 2d proof French Brandy,
3 do. London Particular Madeira Wine,
2 do. Vidonier,
3 Casks of Linseed Oil,
2000 pair Men, and Boys flout and neat
Shoes,
35 boxes Candles, and Soap.
For Freight or Charter, to Europe
or the West Indies,
The Brig COMMERCE,
JOHN HARPER,
Master,
now ready to take in a cargo. Apply to
M'Clean & Winterberry.
Nov. 14.
TUITION.
REVD. SAMUEL KEMP,
BEGS leave to inform the Public that he has
broken the house formerly occupied by Captain
Black, the property of Mr. Janney on the Mall.
Where young gentlemen will be carefully
taught the English language grammatically. Writ-
ing, Accounts, Mensuration, of Superficies, and
Sounds, Geometry, Trigonometry, both Plane and
Spherical, Surveying after the much approved meth-
ods by Logarithms, and Mensuration distances,
Dialling it all its varieties, together with their
applications in Drawing and Perspective—Astron-
omy founded upon the principles, and sentiments
of the illustrious Sir Isaac Newton, Navigation
by Lunar observations, and Double Altitudes,
Geography with the use of the Globes, &c.
with the utmost precision and correctness.
N. B. Mr. Kemp assures those who would
wish to honor him with their patronage, that no
pains will be spared in endeavoring to form the
tender minds of those committed to his care,
to the love of liberty, practice of virtue, and good
manners. Mr. Kemp would wish to accommo-
date four young gentlemen.
An evening school will be kept agreeably to
the usual hours.
Nov. 19. dtf.
Copartnership Dissolved.
The partnership existing between
the subscribers, trading under the firm of Hen-
ry K. May and Co. in Alexandria, and David
I. Greene, and Co. in Boston, is this day dissol- ved by mutual consent; all persons having any
claims against said firm, are desired to call on
H. K. May, here, or D. I. Greene in Boston,
for settlement, those indebted are desired to make
immediate payment.
Henry K. May, continues to transact business

PUBLIC SALE.
On Thursday next at 11 o'clock will be sold on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private Sale a lease of a
Dwelling and Bake house, Having upwards of five years unexpired, situated on King between Royal and Pitt Streets, at present occupied by David Henderson, and immediately after a variety of Household and kitchen furniture; and a variety of tins and pans for baking.
P. G. Marsteller.
N. B. all persons indebted to me for bread are requested to make immediate payment or their accounts will be put into proper hands for collection. DAVID HENDERSON.
Nov. 26.
DOUGLASS & MANDEVILLE,
KING-STREET,
Offer for sale, on very moderate terms,
 20 Hhds. bright Molasses,  30 Bbls. N. E. Rum,  40 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles,  6 Chests, Hylson Skin Tea,  20 Bags Green Coffee,  10 Hhds. Jamaica Rum,  10 do. Muscovado Sugar,  Loaf and Lump Sugar in barrels,  Pepper and Allspice in bags,  Alum and Cadiz Salt. 
A few Firkins good Butter. And a tolerable assortment of
GROCERIES.
They continue to select for families good flour made of old Wheat.
November 23.
d7tiaw31.
PRACTISING BALL,
MR. GENERES,
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that his first PRACTISING BALL, will be on Saturday evening next in his room in Prince Street, next door to Dr. Dicks.
Nov. 26.
d6t
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received via Philadelphia an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
suitable to the present season
AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Best London Superfine and second Cloths,  Cassimeres, frizes, Coatings, Bearskins, Plains, Curges & Flannels,  Mole Skin, Toilette, Swandown, and Mar. Feils,  Velvet, Constitution, Hunting, and Genoa Cords,  1/2 & 3/4 Irish Linen, Shirting Cotton, long Lawn,  Caloes, Britannias and Brown, Flannels,  Dowlas, Tickings, and H. S. Bed, Cotton, & Mosquito Netting,  Blankets, Calicoes, & colored Cambrics, do. Furniture,  Patent Cloth, also—By wholesale.  Cases Chintzes and Calicoes At very reduced prices.  Linen, & Cotton Cambric,  Cambric, Jacquet, Mull Mull, & Book Mullin,  do. Tamboured, and Sprigged,  Lace Cambrics, Harnished and Flushed Shawls,  Camels Hair, do. India Book Mullin, Handkerchiefs,  Black Laces, Veils, Edgings, Laces, Imperial, and Pic Nic Mitts,  Extra Long Silk & Wash Leather Gloves, Italian Plaid Silks, Cambray, do.  Marking & Sewing Silk, Silk Cords, and Tassels, Ostrich Feathers, Artificial Flowers, and Ribbons,  Tambouring Cotton, Fringed & Plain, Cotton Counterpins,  Saltas, Emeries, Gun. 
Nov. 15. d6t
IN PURSUANCE
Of an order of the Council we will on the premises let to the highest bidder on Saturday the first day of December next, at 12 o'clock, the public wharf on the north side of Duke Street, for one year to, commence at the expiration of the lease of the present tenant
WILLIAM HARPER, JOHN PORTS.
Nov. 23.
d6t
NOTICE.
THE President and directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, desirous of settling the accounts of the said company, give notice, that attendance will be given at the house of Mr. Martin in Alexandria, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next, at ten o'clock in the morning of each day, for the purpose of receiving and settling the said accounts, where all persons having any claims against the said company are earnestly desired to bring them forward. The board is particularly desirous of receiving these accounts with a view of being enabled to lay a statement before the company at the next meeting.
GEORGE DRINKER, Treasurer.
Nov. 24.
(Continued.)
IS it possible, Mr. Editor, that you should have all at once parted with that vehement spirit of indignation, which was wont to burst into a blaze of reprobation and censure at every gross public violation of truth? Has your late accident, or has anything else sunk you into a moral apathy which the people of this country have for some time conceived to be equally foreign to your reason, your taste and your complexion-feelings? How is it with you, if you suffer to pass unlashes the following daring attempt to deceive the people--the following shameful blushless, unprincipled assertion.---"These gentlemen (the Federalists) now assume to themselves the exclusive title of federalists, and denominate their opponents anti-federalists; when in fact they were the real friends of the constitution, and enemies only of the excrescencies which financing theories threatened to attach to it---for it can no longer be doubted but that the monarchical system was interwoven with the novelties of finance."
I call upon the whole body of democratic writers to step forward, and point out a single instance, in which the whole present Administration (Mr. Madison excepted) did support, defend or approve of the adoption of the Federal Constitution. I call upon them to deny that every man of them, except Mr. Madison, did oppose, and with much violence, its adoption. As some of them will deny it, or any thing else; if it suits their purpose; when they have done so, I will put them down with damning proof. Literæ Scripta manent But who is there in America--who is there in Europe that looks to American politics and does not know that the persons now in opposition modelled the Federal Constitution, and carried it through all the difficulties, obstructions and oppositions thrown in its way by the Jeffersons, the Clintons, &c. &c.--in a word, by the very men who are now in power, and who have from the outset to the moment in which I write been called and considered anti-federalists. If a year ago any one of the Jeffersonian party had been asked what political man he was, he would answer "anti federalist." If he was asked what the Washingtonians, the Adamsites, the Hamiltonians, and so forth, were, he would say Federalists. But, says this writer, "They are enemies only to the excrescencies of it, and the financing theories that threatened to attach it." Very extraordinary indeed! It seems then that before the Federal Constitution was completely enacted into law, and (of course) before it had existence, those wise men of Virginia could see excrescences upon it, and prognosticated that financing theories threatened to attack it. You may have heard, Mr. Editor, of the Doctors of the Sorbonne in Paris, contriving a mode of baptizing children before they were born. Singular enough; you will say, but far surpassed by the Doctors of the Democratic Sorbonne of America, who could see warts, and wens, and excrescences, upon that child of those worthies and wise men of America, Washington, Hamilton, Madison (alas!) and others--the Federal Constitution, even before it was completely begotten; and for fear of having their tender, delicate nerves shocked by the sight of such a monster; tried every method to procure its abortion: failing in that, to strangle in the birth; and failing in that, to tear it all in pieces. Yet it came forth, and grew, and was slightly to look upon; and now that they have lopped off the excrescences, or in other words, got rid of the child's whole family, father, mother, and all, they begin to think it time to grow enamoured of it. I wish to know however what are those warts, and wens, and excrescences, to which they would have us believe they allude. As an independent Judiciary a wart? If so they have indeed got rid of it, and cut to the very bone in the operation. Was the second article of the constitution a wart? If so they have got rid of it. Was parity of legislation a wart? If so they have got rid of it. Was the freedom of election a wart? if so, they have completely indeed got rid of it. But how far have they supplied their place? Why, with Jacobin Club cabal with low political intrigue, with French management of election, with catfaces where demagogues and dupes meet covered with all the excrescences of the French political disease, and with the warts and wens of the new school of philosophy hanging about their necks, like goitres, feel proud of their deformity. Is it not somewhat singular, Mr. Editor, that while this writer speaks of the excrescences of the constitution, he particularises only one, viz. the financing theories, and that one should still be retained. Those new doctors of the political knife, find it more advantageous to their interests to let it stand. If it be so bad, if it is indeed interwoven with monarchy, as he says why has it not been taken off. Surely they cannot plead delicacy, or feeling, or fear of such operations; their intrepid hearts were never yet known to weep or shudder at a wound of their own making, or to shrink back from the application of the scalpel or the saw. They are not troubled with any of those squeamish feelings, or conscientious compunctions which withhold tender timid men from quacking with constitutions. Good christians, if the eye offends them, they pluck it out and cast it into the fire. Does a limb of the constitution give uneasiness to them, amputation is the word--and the cabinet turner is set to work to make a wooden substitute for the state to stump and hobble upon--an economical expedient, no doubt, which saves fifty per cent in the tear and wear of shoes.
It is not quite fair, Mr. Editor, for the democrats to censure the system of finance, while it is retained and made use of, or to give the name of an excrescence to that nipple from which they draw their nourishment, and swell their veins almost to bursting, with the milk of the Union. In a word, if the system of finance, or financiering theories as the writer calls it, be bad, it is criminal in his party not to abolish it.---if it be not bad, it is criminal in him to make the charge; and I cannot help thinking that, when his prospective benevolence extended so far forward as to "hope that history would afford few instances of a future administration being so unjustly calumniated as the present," it is a pity he had no retrospective charity enough to lament that the page of American history should be stained by the gross calumnies upon the past--upon the Washington administration. I fear that the worthy scribe, like many others in this world, contrives to make his charity begin at home, and in order not to fatigue it with much exertion, to make it end where it begins. The election of a federal President, I dare say, would make him change his front, and draw all his charity from the future to the past. But what signify hopes, people will speak, and with evil, of statesmen, with or without cause; and whether we have a federal or anti-federal administration, the work of censure will still go on; for if the government should be federal, the natural politeness and benevolence of the opposition would induce them to draw upon invention for the deficiency of facts; and if it should be anti-federal, just topics of invective would never be wanting. For the present, Mr. Editor, adieu.
REMEMBRANCER.
From the New York Evening Post.
The following piece of composition, the production of no ordinary pen, will command the reader's whole attention, and well reward his earnest perusal. It is a of given in the place exactly intended, as we meant to have interwoven it in our discussions on the president's message; but as city politics have prevented our going forward in our examination of that paper, with as much dispatch as we wished, we delay no longer the insertion of this masterly production. Let the administration read it.
"And then to dinner With what appetite they may."
To the Editor of the Evening Post.
Mr. COLEMAN, It has frequently been remarked that those who gain power by courting the populace, are sure by their conduct, to belie their professions. That our administration form no exception to this rule, we have proof in abundance. Numerous and notorious instances are fresh in every man's memory. I shall not therefore repeat them but mention two which arrested my attention in reading commodore Morris's pamphlet, I suppose it is not yet forgotten that the people of America when roused by a great indignity express their sense of it in the popular toast "Millions, for defence, not a cent for tribute." And here let me observe whatever may be contrived by ambitious sycophants to degrade this country, there is in the American people a nobleness of soul, the legitimate offspring of freedom, which spurns at insult.---Some persons of whom it was said (I hope unjustly) that they would submit to a tributary dependence, provided they could thereby get into power, were solely disappointed at the change produced in the public mind. Or to speak more accurately at the change which seemed to be produced;
for the people had all along been sound though a noisy populace and party Gazetteers had enabled certain undertakers to promise, on their behalf, a meanness of conduct which they disdained. Under these circumstances, our demagogues found out a trick to divert that torrent of indignation which threatened to overwhelm them, and pour some part of them upon their opponents. Those who had administered the government had deemed it advisable to follow the example of other powers, and make presents to the Algerines to redeem our prisoners and obtain peace. This was indeed the only means they had, for every attempt to establish a naval force was strenuously opposed. While our country-men lay in bondage, the cruel neglect of government was a frightful topic of abuse; and when the measure for ransoming them and preventing a similar misfortune was contemplated, the administration was stigmatised with paying tribute to Algiers. Every dram-shop resounded with acclamations against the tribute to Algiers. And the honorable contrivers of this expedient bore testimony, in the fulness of their wisdom, against such prodigal waste of the public money, and entered it as an item in their account of federal profusion.
Before we go farther it may be well to consider this subject. There is in the commodore's pamphlet much valuable information, which I will not repeat but simply observe that the greatest and proudest Princes have for centuries paid this tribute to the Barbary powers. It is well known that Europe has been leagued in defence of her liberties against the house of Austria, during the reign of the Emperor Charles the 5th, and against the house of Bourbon, during the reign of Louis the Fourteenth. Each of these sovereigns had ports in the Mediterranean; each in the zenith of his power, made attempts on the Barbary coasts, and both were taught by experience, that circumstances peculiar to that coast rendered their power, great as it was, of little avail. Britain has also taken her turn in African warfare, and has been obliged like others, to pay this tribute. In effect the African chiefs feel no common interest, with those submitted to their authority. It is to them a matter of total indifference that hundreds or thousands of their subjects be enslaved or destroyed. They are not therefore to be reached by the usual operations of war---Louis 14th threatened to bombard Algiers. The Dey asked how much it would cost, and a sum being named "give me, said he, half the money and I will burn it myself." With this indifference for the fate of their subjects, they know how to estimate the feelings of others. One of them said not long since to an American, "I wish to be at war with your nation, and prefer it to that I am engaged in with the King of Naples, who cares no more for his subjects than I do for mine; but you are a republic and must therefore redeem your captives at any price." The question of war and peace, with these Deys and Bashaws, is a mere calculation of profit and loss. They inform themselves of the commerce carried on by a christian power, and the protection given, from whence they estimate the chance of prizes and captives, then calculating the amount of their share, make war or peace according as the presents fall short of or exceed that amount.
This digression though tiresome to some readers, may be useful to others. Returning from it I repeat that one of the points on which our present rulers had committed themselves, as far as language could go, or demagogues being committed, was not to pay for peace with the Barbary powers. The Tripoline war is co-eval with their administration; for to have offered money before that breath was cold which had declared against African Tribute, was considered as a morsel too hard of digestion, and therefore it became necessary to engage in hostilities. By the bye it may be concluded from hence that due allowance as not then made for the strength of a democratic stomach. At this time the tax was to be repealed on Whiskey, Loaf-Sugar and Coaches.---Economy was the order of the day. Moreover the constitution was invaded, for the purpose of putting down a few obnoxious judges, and the honorable pretext was to save some thirty thousand dollars. To reconcile this parade of economy with the expenditure on an armament against the least of the Barbary powers, sufficient to preserve peace with them all, was no easy task. In performance of it the two houses of congress were assured by his Excellency, the president that he had employed "the smallest force competent." This is the force which was placed under commodore Morris.

Before that gentleman (who was sent to sea with a rotten mast and bowsprit, could leave Gibraltar, the Emperor of Morocco declared war, because certain passports had been refused respecting which I have in my first letters noticed the sudden change in our councils. But that was not the only change produced by the Emperor's declaration. In a letter from Secretary Smith of the 13th of August, we find the following paragraph, "Captain Barron will deliver you the sum of about twenty thousand or thirty thousand dollars, to be applied in your discretion, to the conciliating of the Emperor of Morocco and the Dey of Tripoli and Tunis." In a letter from Secretary Madison of the 22d of August to the consul at Morocco, we find the following paragraph, "Commodore Morris will receive for certain contingent purposes about twenty thousand dollars. Should a part of this money be indispensably required in any of your conciliatory measures, he will open the resource to you on being satisfied with the occasion of resorting to it." We do not find the odious word tribute in either of these letters. It is only a little money to conciliate. One might even be led to consider it as a charity; the scriptural direction for giving alms not to let the left hand know what the right hand doth is strictly pursued. Secretary Smith tells his right hand man, the Commodore, the money is to be applied to conciliating the Emperor of Morocco and the Dey of Tripoli and Tunis; but Secretary Madison tells his left hand man the consul, it is sent for contingent purposes. Thus we find that your administration after spending a large sum on the smallest force competent, abandon all their ground at the sight of a gun from Morocco, and notwithstanding their horror of African tribute determine to procure peace (if possible) by the aid of money. The agent to be employed (Mr. Cathcart) tells commodore Morris, "the instructions received from the President justify his having refused to make any proposals to the Bashaw of Tripoli, and confirm him in the opinion that could a peace be obtained for five thousand dollars, it would be contrary to our interests," &c. What these instructions were does not appear. But if Mr. Cathcart's version be correct, they did not perfectly square with those given to Morris and Simpson. Be that it as it may, an effort was made to purchase peace; but without success. On this occasion, as on that which preceded, our rulers adhered to the principles of their economy; as they had sent the smallest force, so they sent the smallest sum "competent" By which we are in both cases to understand means incompetent to the end. The force "competent" did not prevent the pirate from taking one of our ships, and the cash "competent" was not sufficient to conciliate the Dey. Since that period we have gone on warring, if not with force, at least with folly "competent"; and having lost a forty four gun ship by the vigorous blockade of Tripoli, are (it is said) so far from having attained the object of peace with that regency, that we have reason to apprehend an extension of the war, by the accession of Tunis and Morocco.  (To be continued.)
much better attended than before. Grant it. The reason is this, the board of officers having a discretionary power to fine not exceeding five dollars, and a great many of the citizens not being able to pay such an oppressive fine, & not knowing but the fine may be levied to the extent of the law, they are compelled from necessity to muster; can they also say that the Militia are better disciplined than before? No Sir, they have too much modesty, to assert such a falsehood, and if not, to what shall we attribute it? I answer, to want of knowledge of discipline in the Colonel. This being the case, the second resolution as passed unanimously, by a very large and respectable town meeting, stating, that Francis Peyton is an improper person to command a Legion of Free Men, is correct. But Sir, as I do not wish to trespass too much on your patience, I shall touch a little on the last clause of that communication and conclude. In the last clause of their communication they state, and with seeming exultation, that not more than five or six persons have been fined five dollars, and that on application to the Legionary Board where Colonel Peyton does preside, those have been reduced to two dollars. I will just state a few cases that have occurred in the Legionary Court where the Colonel presides, and then leave the citizens to determine how much merit it is to be attached to the Colonel. It is a custom long established that a man makes oath that he is unfit for Militia duty, shall exempt him, I have seen a man making oath that he was unfit for duty, and was exempted; I have seen in less than ten minutes after a much more respectable man make the same oath, and there being an equal division of the Board the Colonel declare they could not admit his excuse. Can a man who is guilty of such a direct violation of the principle of justice, be fit to command a Legion of Free Men? certainly not. To do the Board justice however, I must observe that at their next meeting they rescinded their former opinion, and exempted the man in question without the concurrence of the Colonel; how much credit is due to the worthy Colonel for excusing one man in this case and not the other, when he makes oath to discharge the duties of his office without favour, partiality, or affection, I shall leave to the decision of the public. But Sir, as I do not wish to trespass too much on your patience, I shall conclude at this time, with the intention however, if you think my first essay to appear in public worthy the publication, to let you hear from me again, in which I shall endeavour to trace the Colonel's conduct from his first appointment, and in which I believe I shall be able to shew, that he is not qualified for the command of this Legion, and ought to be removed.
A Democratic Republican Mechanic.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, November 24, 1804.  John Manderville Superintendant of police exhibited sundry accounts for filling up nuisances, viz.:    On the property of Hannah Maden, £ 17 20   On the property of Amelia Ramsay, deceased, 58 19 0   On the property of Sarah Porter, 36 17 0   £ 112 18 0 
Amounting in the whole to three hundred and seventy six dollars and thirty three cents, WHEREUPON, It is ordered, That the said accounts be put into the hands of the Collector for Collection, and his receipt taken for the same, and that he give the parties notice to the next court, in order that judgement may be obtained for the said amounts.
Ordered, That Jonathan Swift be appointed in conjunction with the Collector, to adjust the assessors returns of the property of the estate of Richard Arell deceased, John Muncaster, Philip G. Marsteller, and George Jenkins.
Ordered, That Cuthbert Powell, George Deneale, and Phineas Janney, or any two of them, be a committee to revise the act of Council, for appointing Guagers of Measurers &c. & make report by bill or otherwise. Also that said committee investigate the subject of appointment to other Corporation offices, with a view to ascertain what authority as it relates to the right of appointment, rests with the Council and what belongs to the court by existing laws, and what alterations may usefully be made therein.
Ordered, That James Harris, be authorised to have an enclosure made adjoining the Council Chamber for the purpose of securing the coal provided for the Council and the Watch.
JAMES M'REA, c. c.
DISTRESSING PARTICULARS.
Loss of the brig Flora, of Philadelphia, Thomas Burrows, master, on a voyage to Cayenne.
On the 28th of September, sailed from Philadelphia, in good order and well conditioned, with a crew consisting of Thomas Burrows, master, Jacob Oldenburg, mate, William Davidson, supercargo, John Nayan, Samuel Babcock, William Story, Joseph Wilder, seamen, Josiah Smith, James Cameron, boys, and Josiah Anderson, steward. Nothing particular occurred till Friday the 12th of October, in lat. 28, 50. N. long. 54. W. the wind began to blow hard from the N. E. the gale continued to encrease, accompanied by thunder, and lightning rain and a heavy sea, the pumps constantly going--next day at too A. M. finding it impossible to lay two any longer, determined to cut away the Main-mast, and scud before the wind, but before that could be done, was struck with a whirlwind, which hove the brig on her beam ends, Joseph Wilden, being in the fore-castle was drowned; the mainmast went by the board, the hatches were bursted off, the vessels filled with water and the cargo floating out at each hatchway; for our preservation we endeavoured to lash ourselves to the main chains, but the sea breaking furiously over us, William Davidson, William Story and the two boys were washed away; the foremast now went by the board, and day coming on, we beheld a most awful sight, masts and spars hanging to the wreck, and the cargo coming out of the hold washed over us; at this time we shipped a sea which stove in the stern and the cargo broke out of the cabin, at 8 A. M. we took to the bowsprit, when William Story and William Cameron drifted on board on the camboose house, the boy shortly after died: the latter part of the day the gale began to abate, but a heavy sea continued. On Monday William Story died. We continued in this dreadful situation until Friday the 19th of October when we discovered a large ship to leeward, made all the signals we could but in vain. On the 20th several kegs of butter came out of the forecastle, one of which we immediately opened and fed on, which greatly increased our thirst. On the 22d, the mate went out of his senses, and a schooner passed to leeward so near that we could see every man on deck, but they took no notice of us. On the 23d the mate died, his blood we drank and devoured part of his flesh, with the remainder we caught a large shark which proved a great relief to us. On Wednesday the 24th, at sun rise saw a brig standing towards us. At 10 A. M. she hove too and hoisted out her boat to our assistance, and we were taken on board in a very weak condition. The vessel proved to be the snow Thames, captain Burton, from Madeira to New Providence, then in lat. 35, N. long. 59. W. To the humane attention of the officers and passengers, we feel much indebted, and thus publicly express our thanks.
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
The members of the St. Andrew's society, are requested to attend the ANNIVERSARY meeting at the City Tavern on Friday the 30th current at ten o'clock A. M. By Order of the president. John Macleod Sec'y Pro. Tem. Dinner on the table at three P. M. November 27.
R. & J. GRAY. Have just received and for sale at their Book and Stationary Store, King Street.
The American Citizen's Guide, Being a collection of most important State Paper -CONTAINING- The Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and perpetual Union, Constitution of the United States, All the treaties which are now in force which the United States have ever made, Merchant's and Seaman's acts, Duties on goods wares and merchandise, The census as taken in 1800 &c. &c. price one dollar bound and lettered, Parkinson's Medical Admonitions to families respecting the treatment of sick, and preservation of health, price 2 dols. bound and lettered. Hertie's Digest of the laws of the United States, two vol. oct. price 5 dollars, Fontinell's plurality of worlds, price 75 cents Advice to Mothers on the subject of their own health, and on the means of promoting the health, strength, and beauty of their offspring, by William Buchan, Lavater's Physiognomy in 3 vols, Royal Octavo with numerous engravings, bound in Calf, and elegantly gilt, price 40 dollars. Nov. 27.
SEINE TWINE, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBERS have received a few tiersces of first quality seine twine, -ALSO- 2 Cales Check aad Rual handkerchiefs, 2 Bales Lancaster theeti-gs, 1 Cafe striped ticks, 1 Do. Suspenders, 2 Bales Blue Plains, 1 Do. flannels, 10 Cales, first quality Fig Blue, and to be sold at moderate advances.
The Ship UNITED STATES will sail on or about Sunday next, for Liverpool direct; for passage only, apply to capt. J. M. Speake on board, or to Rickets, Newton, & Co. Nov. 27.
For NEW YORK, The fine fast sailing new Sloop MARY-ANN, carries about 600 bbls. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to Hewes & Miller. Nov. 17.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
ISAAC DAWES, begs leave respectfully to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the BOOT and SHOE business (in all its various branches) opposite the store of John Kincaid, where he has on hand a general assortment of fashionable work, which he will sell very low for Cash. Those Gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on the utmost attention. He has on hand a general assortment of Leather, which he will sell at the most reduced price, and give the highest price for hides. Nov. 27.
Partnership Dissolved.
THE partnership between Isaac Dawes, and Thomas Steel is this day dissolved by mutual consent, those who have claims against the aid concern, are requested to bring them in for payment to Thomas Steel, or Henry Dawes, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment, to Thomas Steel or Henry Dawes, who are fully authorised to settle the same. Isaac Dawes, Thomas Steel. Nov. 27.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, wd.
WHEREAS, Simon Steadicorn, hath by his petition in writing applied to the honorable Nicholas Fitzhugh, one of the assistant Judges of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of congress for the relief of insolvent debtors, within the district aforesaid, and has stated therein that he is in actual confinement in the jail of Alexandria County, at the suits of Robert Brown and others, and being unable to discharge the said claims with others, against him has offered to deliver up to the use of his creditors, all his property real, personal and mixed. Notice is therefore given, to the creditors of the said Simon Steadicorn, that on Friday the 30th of this month, between the hours of nine and two o'clock, A. M. at the court house in Alexandria, the oath of insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Simon Steadicorn, and a Trustee appointed agreeable to the said Act of Congress, unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary. By order of the Hon. Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, this 27th day of November 1804. G. DENEALE, c. c. Nov. 27.
TANNER'S OIL.
SEVENTEEN barrels best BROWN TANNER'S OIL, just received and for sale by BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Nov. 24.
Notice.
HAVING made an assignment of my Merchandise and effects, debts &c. unto Samuel Craig, Thomas Preston and Clement Green, for the express purpose of the benefit of my creditors. I wish those concerned to come forward with their respective claims, and all those indebted to make payment to the assignees or either of them, in order for a speedy settlement of my business. PHILIP WANTON.
A large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery &c. is for sale, application to be made to me, or either of the assignees, these goods are in excellent order, and will be sold at a reduced price for either cash or a liberal credit, to approved applicants. Nov. 26. d3w.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27.
Mr. Snowden--SIR. A piece having yesterday appeared under the head of a communication in Mr. Dimmore's paper, stating as they are pleased to term them, facts, respecting the establishment of the present Militia system for this district, and endeavouring to throw an odium on the proceedings of Saturday night, by attributing personal motives to those who have stepped forward on this occasion at the expence of their veracity. I have taken the liberty of making a few observations, and shall then submit to the public whether the facts they have stated are so strong as to defy contradiction. They state in the first place that the opposition to the Militia system commenced by the Federal party only; this to use their own language is a falsehood; to my own knowledge, a great number of Republicans influenced by the purest principles of liberty opposed it, because the Colonel was not a proper character to be appointed to the command of this legion, having already lost the confidence of the people; with respect to the appointment of collector, I am not so well acquainted, it is however sufficient, they have found one hardly enough to attempt the collection of the fines. In the fourth place they say---Notwithstanding all this opposition the musters have been

BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
  1 Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do 10,000   1 do 5,000   5 do of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do of 500 3,000   10 do of 200 2,000   20 do of 100 2,000   100 do of 50 5,000   250 do of 30 7,500   400 do of 25 10,000   1,500 do of 20 30,000   3,000 do of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do after 2,000 do 250   1 do after 3,000 do 250   1 do after 4,000 do 250   1 do after 5,000 do 500   1 do after 6,000 do 500   1 do after 8,000 do 500   1 do after 10,000 do 500   1 do after 12,000 do 500   1 do after 13,000 do 500   1 do after 14,000 do 1,000 
5,325 prizes 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This Lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of the tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, Jan. 31, 1804. eo ** Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
NEW PUBLICATIONS. JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY, JAMES KENNEDY, Sen. At the Library King-Street.
The life of General Washington Edition, 1st and 2d Vol. Volney's View of the Climate and Soil of the United States, The Miscellaneous Works of Col. Humphrey, The Works of Dr. Darwin, 5 Vol. Calif Gilt Roche's Life of Lorenzo de Medicis, do. Hay's History of the Wexford Insurrectioned W. on Scriptures in the Urethra, Abercromby's Surgical Observations, Johnson's Chemistry, 3 Vol. Gregory's Oeconomy of Nature, Skirnair's Chemical Essays, Webster's Philosophy, Rousseau's Correspondence, MObservations on Jefferson's Notes on Virginia Medical Repository Nos. 28, and 29. 3 October. 20. eo
THE SUBSCRIBER (Late of Norfolk,) Having taken the store, formerly kept by Mr. Dunlap, a few doors above the Indian Queen Tavern, offers for sale, an assortment of
GROCERIES & DRY GOODS, which he has laid in on very low terms, and invites house keepers to try their quality, He has now on hand,
French Brandy of good flavor and proof at 7/6 per gallon, Cherry Bounce made of the same, for family use do.
Antigua Rum at 6s. Red Port Wine six dollars per dozen, Sugars, Salt, Bacon & Cheese, &c. Stoughton's genuine bitters, faithfully prepared from the true receipt of the proprietor, in London.
Irish Linens, India Cotton, English Cloths, Shoes and Hats. A quantity of German Beeds, suitable for country stores.
WATCHES warranted found. A few Packages of Engravings, and Pictures elegantly framed—cheap for cash, Country produce or dry goods.
C. W. Janen. 3aw2w Nov. 7:
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishing to remove from this state offers for sale the following PROPERTY—VIZ:
A MERCHANT MILL, newly built, and completely fixed for both Merchant and Country work; over eight eighteen feet water wheels, four feet head, double gear'd; excellent Burrs, good country stones; excellent bolting cloths, and all other necessaries in good order. Lying in the county of Fauquier, state of Virginia, on the head waters of Rappahannock known by the name of Ferry run; a never-failing stream, central, and most vacant situation, having as great, or greater run of custom, as any mill in the county, within 12 miles of the Blue Ridge, being an excellent wheat county, the flour is well-known to pass equal to any in the state and at the same place a store house, a complete small dwelling house, stable, and other necessary houses. A small Farm containing 100 acres under tolerable cultivation, about 6 acres of excellent meadow can be had near the said mill a handsome and conveniently situated place, room for great improvement. 308 acres of land lying in Culpepper county, on the main branch of Rappahannock, within one mile of said Merchant Mill, the plantation under tolerable cultivation, with an excellent Mill seat on the said river, having a Mill which with a little repairing can be made able to do considerable country work. A distillery consisting of three stills, and a large boiler, together with all the necessaries belonging thereto. Four hundred acres of lease hold land in Fairfax manor, within a few miles of said Merchant Mill, convenient for as to accommodate the purchaser with timber, to supply said mill with barrel staves, and other necessaries.
Two thousand acres of land lying in Culpepper county, under lease for short and long terms, the greater part of which will soon be clear of incumbrance, having fresh plantations, tolerable young orchards under good cultivation.
The well known stand occupied by myself and others formerly in the mercantile business at the cross roads, on the main manor road, allowed to be equal to any country stand within the state, consisting of a well calculated Store House, excellent Country Public House, good Black Smith Shop with a set of tools. The purchaser can in addition to those improvements, about 1000 acres of leasehold land, for three lives, small rent with all the improvements, tolerable dwelling, good necessary houses, excellent orchards, good meadows, in good farming order. All the above mentioned property lies within 15 miles distance of each other—will be sold altogether or part, so as to suit the purchaser, or purchasers; some cash in advance, Negroes in part, and long credit on the balance. The terms will be made easy to suit the parties. If not sold immediately part of the mentioned improvements will be rented for a small term.
For terms apply to me, living at the Merchant Mill. ELIJAH ARNOLD. Fauquier County, Va. } into Oct. 7, 1804. } October 26. eo.
TO RENT A two story Brick Dwelling House, With a south front situated on Cameron between St. Asaph and Washington streets, at present in the occupancy of Judge Fitzhugh. Possession may be had on the twelfth day of January next, or sooner if required. Apply to A. Mackenzie.
Who has for Sale At his store in prince street adjoining Messrs. Roberts and Griffith's, Jamaica spirits in hds 4th proof Cogniac brandy in pipes, Holland gin in pipes, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines—With a general assortment of groceries, Nov. 19. eo7.t
For Sale, A BARGAIN. THAT most pleasantly situated HOUSE and LOT, lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Henderson, Jun. There is on the premises, an excellent garden, a new stable, in short every convenience for the residence of a genteel family. For terms apply to the subscriber or the present proprietor Mr. James Roff, of Frederickburg. JAMES PATON. Nov. 22. eo.
I HAVE Some VALUABLE FISHERIES To Let for the term of five years. Wm. H. FOOTE. Nov. 13. ei3w4
TO RENT, And possession given the 26th inst. A convenient two story frame House, situate on Queen street, opposite John Wise's house—A good tenant, who would take it on lease would be treated with on advantageous terms, apply to THOMAS IRWIN. Nov. 12 eo3w
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags. Nov. 12 eo3w
JOHN G. LADD. Has for sale at his Ware House, Prince Street wharf. 15 hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 3 do. Loaf do. 20 puncheons of Jamaica, and Kitti's Rum 30 bbls. New England do. 20 pipes Holland Gin 5 do. Country Gin, 10 Quarter casks Sherry Wine, 40 bbls. No. 2, Bolton Beef, 40 Tierces Rice, 6 Boxes Tumblers assorted, 2 Hds. Wine Glasses, 2 Sets of best English Glass ware, 10 Cases containing complete Dining sets of China. 10 Boxes Tea Table sets, 1 Cafe Bandanna handkerchiefs, 10 Bales India Goods, 1000 Pieces Nankkeen, 100 Pieces brown and white Ruffa Sheeting. 150 Bales Russia Duck, 50 do. Ravens, do. 3 Bales Russia Diapers, 1 Cafe Plauillas Royals, A few Russian feather Beds, with Bolsters and Pillows, 2 Tons of Cordage assorted, 2 Barrels Glauber's Salts. Small Anchors and a few tons Bar Iron, An assortment of Men and Women's shoes, 25 Boxes Playing Cards, and Cotton, and Wool Cards, Coarse Salt; Cheese; Seal Leather; Chocolate; Cinnamon; Nutmegs, A few Boxes fresh Tea, 20 bbls Cyder Vinegar. Dearborn's truly just Patent Balance of all sizes. Nov. 1. d
CHARLES BENNETT Has Received By the Mary from London, and Bristol Packet, via Baltimore, an extensive assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE— Kerseys, Hallithicks, Plains, Coatings of every description. West of England Cloths, and Kersseymers, Elegant Swansdown Cords, Napt, and Molekin Coatings, Superfine and double milled Devonshire Kersseys, and Cloths. Rose and Duffel Blankets, Carpetts of all sizes, Elegant Pic Nic Silk Gloves, and Mitts, Gundry's best Seine and Sewing Twine, All of which will be sold on very low terms, for cash, or good notes. Nov. 7. dlw2aw2w.
HUGH SMITH Has received, by the Columbia, Capt. Hayden, A quantity of QUEENS WARE in crates, and PIPES in boxes. Has lately received, China Dining and Tea Services; Bowls, assorted sizes, from a pint to a gallon; Cups and Saucers, Plates, &c. &c. Has on hand, as usual, A large quantity of Glass Ware, from which country merchants and others may be supplied on the customary terms. August 31. 2aw
Notice is hereby given The Stockholders in THE BANK OF POTOMAC, That the second installment of thirty dollars on each Share of Stock Will become due on the 4th day of December next ensuing, And that the BANK of said institution Will then be open for the receipt of the same. By order of the President & Directors. Charles Page, Cashier. Nov. 13. 1aw14 Dec.
Notice. Intending to leave this place, on or about the 20th December next, I request all those who have unsettled accounts, that have been due for twelve months, to come forward and settle the same, on or before the above time, and those who have accounts against this place, will please bring them in for settlement. I hereby give notice to all who have work at the different shops, that if their accounts are not regularly paid at the end of the year, they will have no more work until they are discharged. WILLIAM GORDON, Agent for JOHN TAYLOR, Esq. Nearby Furnace } Nov. 12, 1804. } 1aw20D Land for Sale.
WE wish to sell a tract of LAND containing between four and five hundred acres, situated on the Potomac, in Fairfax county, about 3 miles from town, and adjoining General Thompson Mansion. This property in point of elegance of situation, is exceeded by none, and will be sold low for cash or on a short credit. Walter S. Alexander, John Luke, For the heirs of Phil. Alexander, deceased August 13 eo.
WE HAVE ON HAND, and for sale at our store, Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Peach and Apple Brandy } In bls, Salt of different kinds Loaf sugar, and Molasses Vinegar by the barrel Mackerel, Herrings and Shad Cotton by the bag &c. &c. A quantity of excellent pates And five or six thousand uncommonly good Cheeses. And continue as usual to keep an assortment of Boiling Clothes, and to select the best flour for family use. Alexander Smith & Son. The highest price given for country produce and Flaxseed in particular. October 10. d
A PROPOSAL By William Young Birch & Abraham Small, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, For publishing by Subscription, THAT CELEBRATED WORK GIBBON'S HISTORY OF The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; TOGETHER WITH MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF THE AUTHOR.
NO Book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation. It has been read in almost every European language. The history of the long and interesting period from the age of the Antonines to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well arranged history. The publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an edition of it from the American press. They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his life and writings, written by himself—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style—The name will contain both the ancient and modern maps of the places laid down, and will be much superior to those in the London copy: they will also be executed in the manner of the late improvement in the art of engraving maps.—The publishers with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books published by them, within the last three years—They are, Ruffel's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 vol. The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 vols. They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes. 2. It shall be enriched with two whole sheet Maps. One of the Eastern, and the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire. A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia, adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegant engraved head of the Author. 3. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in volumes, at two dollars per volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the work, may have it either at 16 dollars in boards or in a good and handsome binding, at twenty dollars payable on delivery. It will be completed during the summer 1805. Subscriptions received by R. & F. Gray, King Street Alexandria. Nov. 26. d
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