Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-07-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1804.
[No. 1039.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
RUM
In hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bls. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls. Sugar in hds. tierces and bls. Chocolate White and brown Soap and Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queen's Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.—ALSO,
A Variety of DRY GOODS,
among which, are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffils, Plais, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chinizes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats, and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
July 9. BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. HAS FOR SALE
At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED)
2,800 pieces NANKENS, 165 do. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannais, 2 do. Baftas, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Gurrabs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 facks Sago, 1 bag Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cafes and one cask Women's Morocco and Leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND,
Fifteen bales of India Cottons, Consisting of
5 bales Baftas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannais, 1 do. Baftas, 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 fets Tea China, Mens' coarse, and women's Morocco and leather shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bls. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compaffes, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bks. Beef No. 1. and
A large quantity of red Soal Leather. June 4.
FOR SALE.
Twenty-nine kegs of prime Richmond Manufactured Tobacco.
Apply to Wm. OXLEY. June 18.
RICHARD VEITCH & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, In addition to their former importation from London, and offer for sale,
A PARCEL OF
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, of a superior quality—consisting of Navy blues, blacks, browns and bottle greens—Also, Strip'd Nankens and Muslin Shawls. June 7.
FRESH FRUIT
Of a superior quality.
JOHN A. BURFORD,
(Late Joseph Dyson's store, Prince street) Has this day received, per the brig Neptune, from Lisbon,
LEMONS by the box or smaller quantity, 800 lbs. soft shell'd Almonds, 500 lbs. English Walnuts, 10 boxes of preserved Prunes, And some Sweat Meats, All which are in excellent order, and the best ever brought to this port.
Just received, per the brig Joanna, from Newburyport, a few tierces first quality SALT POTATOES. July 5.
OLD FRUIT STORE.
The Advertiser has for Sale, at his Store on Prince Street, a variety of
Fruit—Nuts—Groceries, &c. VIZ.
Fresh LEMONS—imported in the brig Neptune direct from Lisbon; Limes, Oranges, Figs, Raisins, preserved Prunes, &c. &c.
Soft shell'd Almonds, English Walnuts, &c.
Holland Gin of a superior quality, Cognac Brandy, W. I. and country Rum, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Molasses, best Green Coffee, Teas of different qualities, &c.
Smithfield Bacon Hams,
Venison, Shad and Herrings, (intended for family use, and put up with particular attention,) Codfish, Mackerel, &c. &c.
Thomas Simms.
July 9. ROBERT B. JAMESSON, Offers for Sale,
30,000 lbs. GREEN COFFEE, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 20 bags of Cotton, 20 punch's fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 hds. Molasses, 10 pipes Holland Gin, 30 qr. chefts of fresh Teas assorted, 10 pipes London P. Madeira, 8 do. old Port, 4 do. P. Teneriffe, 15 qr. casks Sherry. and 4 pipes Brussels, 3 hds. green Copperas, 4 hds. Roll Brimstone, 2 hds. Madder, 2 hds. Allum, and 120 boxes Spanish Segars of different qualities, with most other articles in the Grocery Line. May 29.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intending to leave this place early next fall, offers for sale, on the most reasonable terms, his STOCK ON HAND, consisting of a handsome selection of
DRY GOODS
adapted to the present season. All persons having claims against him are requested to present them for settlement, and those indebted to him will be pleased to make payment.
John Horsburgh.
June 12.
Wanted to Hire,
BY the year or month, a black WOMAN capable of performing house work. Apply to Matthew Eakin. July 11.
Three Stray Horses.
Came to the subscriber's plantation on the 4th inst. three stray Horses; two of them are light sorrels, one of them has the end of his ear cut off; each of the sorrels are between 14 and 15 hands high, and I think they would make a tolerable good match: the other is a bay horse with a blaze face, foxed, and nearly the same height with the others.
I wish the owners to pay expences and take them away as quick as possible.
Price Skinner.
Ravenworth, July 10.
Caution.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber's service, BELL M'INTOSH, who was employed in the capacity of a housekeeper, and took with her goods and money to the amount of about Forty Dollars of my property, and likewise threatened to take my life, and the life of a woman whose husband had rented a part of the house. This is to warn all persons not to trust the said Bell M'Intosh on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting.
John M'Gregor.
July 9.
POTOMACK COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, That an Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held according to law, at Gadsby's tavern in Alexandria, on Monday the 6th day of August next, when the Treasurer's account, with other papers as relate to the Company's affairs, will be laid before them for their consideration.
By Order, Joseph Carleton, Treasurer for the Potomack Company. July 7.
WANTED,
At the Navy Yard, Washington,
A quantity of the following articles, VIZ.
5 inch Oak Plank, 4 1/2 inch do. 8 inch do. 2 inch do. 3 inch yellow pine Plank, 2 1/2 inch do. 2 inch do. Lengths from thirty feet upwards.
Locust Trinails, of 18 and 24 inches long. Locust Timber, in the log. Cedar do. do.
Beams of Yellow Pine and Oak Knees of various sizes.
Proposals for supplying the whole or any part of the materials, specifying the particulars and the lowest price, will be received by the subscriber until the first day of August next.
THOS. TINGEY.
Navy Yard, Washington,
July 10, 1804.
N. B. All further information which may be required can be obtained, on application being made at the Constructor's Office. d11A
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'n Souchong. Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen. TEAS
Green coffee of superior quality, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, W India and Sugar House Molasses,
Choice old Madeira, Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Bruffs, Lisbon, Malaga and Port. WINES.
Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts. RUM.
Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and F F Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters,
Gun and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt 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 able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and a half per cent. on the capital Stock of said Bank for the half year ending this day is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 5th instant.
By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, Cashier. July 2.
SILVER WATCH.
Taken from a Negro boy, some time ago, a plain Silver French Watch. The owner, proving property, and paying the cost of this advertisement, may have it on application to
The Printer. July 9.
For NEW ORLEANS,
The fast sailing Ship COMET, JOHN M'NEILL, Master: A CONSTANT TRADER, with elegant accommodations for Passengers. She will sail in all this month. For Freight or Passage apply to
William Taylor, No. 8, Bank Street. Baltimore, July 12.
For Freight or Charter,
To Europe or the W. Indies, The fine, fast sailing Brig JOANNA, John Rutherford, Master: burthen 1100 barrels. Equine of Nathaniel Wattles and Co. June 25.
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in the U. States, or the West-Indies, The new Sch'r Hannah, burthen about 800 bls. Apply to Mr. J. Sommers on board, or to
M'Lean and Winterbery. July 5.
For NORFOLK,
The fast sailing, regular PACKET, Schooner NANCY, Job Palmer, Master: Will sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage, (having excellent accommodations,) apply to the master on board, or S. Croudson and Co. June 15.
For BOSTON,
The Sloop POLLY, S. Dunham, Master: 300 bls. FREIGHT will be taken on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to the captain on board at Merchant's Wharf, or to
Henry K. May and Co. Who have for sale—Prime and Cargo Beef, prime Pork, Cogniac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Jamaica Rum, heavy black Pepper, Pimento, and London Market Madeira Wine, July 3.
PROPOSALS,
For Printing by subscription a comprehensive description of
The Harbour of St. John's,
IN
The Island of Newfoundland.
With the occupation and amusements of the inhabitants; the government and trade of that important British island; concluding with sundry observations in relation to
The Court of Vice Admiralty
Established there—well worthy the attention of those merchants who are shippers to foreign markets.
By a person who resided there three months of the last Winter.
TERMS—The work shall be printed on fine paper, and on delivery, subscribers to pay Four Shillings.
Subscriptions received at this Office. July 12.
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber's farm, in the county of Alexandria, district of Columbia, a Mulatto man called NATT COOK, about 6 feet high, between 35 and 40 years of age, long hair which he wears tied, a lock of white hair on the front of his head, a little to the left, a cooper by trade; he has several scars on his arms and wrists, a scar on his back occasioned by a scald, and several marks from a whip; he is very fond of drink and gambling; he took with him a variety of clothes and some cooper's tools. He crossed the Potomac at Georgetown a few days since, and will probably make for Baltimore, as he has been very anxious for some time past to go to sea. I will give the above reward for securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, or thirty dollars, with reasonable charges if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring, employing or carrying off said fellow at their peril. C. F. Whiting. July 11.

Proclamation.
WHEREAS there is reason to believe that a malignant fever now prevails in several of the West-India islands...
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand as Mayor of the town of Alexandria...
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop Columbia, burden about 500 bbls. Thos. R. Gardner, Master...
Public Sale. On the 25th instant, will be sold on the premises, that valuable STORE and LOT of GROUND...
Notice. A meeting of the merchants and others concerned is requested at Gadsby's tavern to-morrow evening...
BEEF. Five Hundred bbls. NAVY BEEF for sale by the subscribers on very moderate terms. Henry K. May and Co.
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Woman competent to the household business of a small family. Enquire of the Printer.
Wanted to Hire, A servant Woman: For one well acquainted with Cooking, Washing and House Work generally.
A Tan Yard for Sale, In a good situation in the country to purchase Hides or dispose of leather. Enquire of the Printer.
LOST, Between Kirk's wharf and King Street, a bunch of KEYS. The finder will be rewarded on leaving them with the Printer.
JUST ARRIVED, From Nafa, New Providence, and for Sale on board the fch'ty Party, Henry Mood, master, at Law, a small cargo of Fresh Pine Apples.
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the next Legislature of Virginia, praying the establishment of a Branch of the Bank of Virginia...
LONDON, May 9.
Private letters from Vienna says that a treaty of alliance between the two Emperors has been agreed to...
The French have not yet entered the City of Naples; but the queen of Naples apprehensive of a visit, intends going to Vienna...
The American ship General Green, arrived at Plymouth, sailed from Amsterdam the beginning of the present month...
We are well believed, well founded, in stating that Mr. Frere has left Madrid, and is returning to this country as rapidly as circumstances will permit.
It was reported at Yarmouth yesterday, that the Dutch fleet are lying at single anchor, having on board 30,000 troops.
The Paris Journals give a very flaming account of the capture of Goree by the French, and which is considered as exhibiting a favorable omen of the success of the greater expedition...
This morning at 10 o'clock and not before, it is positively stated, that Mr. Addington delivered up the seals to his majesty at Buckingham house. Mr. Pitt is said to bring with him Lord Melville, First Lord of the Admiralty...
His Majesty's appearance in public yesterday as noticed by all the papers of this day, is dwelt upon as a most fortunate omen of the full establishment of his health...
The capt. of the American ship Friendship, which arrived at Falmouth in 83 days from the Cape of Good Hope, reports that the Dutch troops there were daily deserting, and expressed a wish to be under the British government.
PLYMOUTH, May 7. Came in an American ship of Boston, from Amsterdam, in only eight days; the master reports he was under an embargo in the Zuyder Zee for some time...
LIVERPOOL, May 21. The Swedish government has ordered a number of gun-boats to be fitted out; they are to return to Stralsund as soon as possible.
PARIS, April 24. The Criminal Tribunal has condemned the timber merchant le Page to the galleys for six years. He has been convicted of a fraudulent bankruptcy.
rupts announced since the present war broke out, it is supposed that at least 1750 are fraudulent, it is therefore time that some example is made...
[La Clef du Cabinet.]
MENTZ, April 24.
Yesterday a courier arrived here from Paris, with dispatches for the prefect, since which a report has been generally circulated, that the Senate will soon propose, that the Government shall be rendered hereditary...
Moreau is now permitted to have books brought to him in the Temple, and is employed in writing the history of his campaigns.
According to accounts received here, Admiral Nelson is stationed with his fleet off the Sardinian island Magdalena.
HAGUE, April 22.
To-morrow the Minister of War general Berthier, is expected at Utrecht from Zealand, where he has been from Boulogne. He will review all the troops destined for the expedition against England...
ST. PETERSBURG, April 5.
The Lavonian division is said to have received orders to hold itself in readiness to march. The corps which are drawn together in Poland, is not at Grodno, but nearer the frontiers.
VIENNA, April 23.
Our government has ordered three new fortresses to be built in the ci-devant Venetian states, and two in Tyrol. The plan after being approved by Archduke Charles is ordered to be carried into execution.
HAMBURG, May 1.
Letters from Vienna of the 21st ult. mention, that the note which the minister of the Elector of Baden has presented to the Imperial Court respecting the arrests of the French Emigrants on the Elector's territory...
The Austrian army now consists of 411988 effective men.
HANOVER, April 24.
In Brunswick the regulations concerning the residence of French emigrants who have no particular permission, are renewed. The new war tax will soon be published.
NEW-YORK, July 12.
FOREIGN NEWS.—The eastern mail of this day furnishes London dates to the 18th inclusive, one day later than those which were given in the morning papers. The leading articles are those which relate to the changes in the administration of Great Britain...
The following are the articles received by this morning's mail.
LONDON, May 11-14.
The political views of Mr. Pitt have at length been gratified, and he is now placed in those situations to which the greatest ambition of any subject, however superior to all others in ability, rank and eloquence can aspire.
Addington having resigned the seals of office into the king's hands at Buckingham house, they were delivered by his majesty to Mr. Pitt. We shall not trouble our readers with a recapitulation of all the rumors and conjectures...
When Mr. Addington found it impossible to resist, with any hopes of success the most extraordinary combination of political talents and parliamentary influence which were formed against him, he acquainted his majesty with his determination to retire.
Immediately after Mr. Pitt had left the King, it is said, he waited on Lord Grenville, who in the most decided manner, expressed his determination not to accept of any official station in a Cabinet from which Mr. Fox was proscribed.
Since Mr. Addington's Administration could not last it was the fervent wish of all descriptions of men, that a new ministry should be formed on a grand and truly patriotic scale, comprising the most distinguished characters in the country.

to be aware of the authority of the sovereign a man, as one of his confidential advisers, whom he had urged that sovereign to strike out of the list of Privy Counsellors, as an abettor of seditious doctrines! The application, however, was made and rejected. Mr. Pitt bowed, and undertook to form a new Administration on a different basis. — Courier .
May 16.
Intelligence is reported to have been received by a foreign Ambassador, that Bonaparte has been proclaimed Emperor of France in all the streets and public squares of Paris. All idea of consulting the people, is laid aside; the Senators, Consuls of the Conservative Senate, and the decree of the Tribunate, are considered sufficient authority to change the French republic into a monarchy; and the elective Chief Magistrate of a commonwealth into the hereditary Sovereign of an Empire. It is now reported at Paris, that the coronation is to take place next August, upon Bonaparte's birth day, and to be performed at Aix la Chapelle, where Charlemagne was crowned fourteen centuries ago.
A general amnesty is to be proclaimed for all criminals without exception; the list of emigrants to be closed forever, and all the proscribed persons, with the exception of the Bourbon family, may return to France, and enjoy the rights of subjects. A promotion upon a large scale is to be announced; every officer in the army will be advanced a step.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JULY 17.
Married on Sunday the 8th inst. Doctor JOHN WATSON, of this place, to Miss ANN HOWE, of Frederick County, Virginia.
GENERAL HAMILTON.
“New York, July 12.”
“GENERAL HAMILTON still lives, but not the most distant hope remains of his recovery. This is indeed a sad day! all business is suspended in the city, and a solemn gloom hangs on every countenance. The circumstances of this unfortunate business, as far as I have been able to learn them are as follows:
“A short time previously to the late election, a letter was published in Albany, written by one —, in which it was stated that Gen. H. in conversation had declared that Mr. Burr was a dangerous man, and ought not to be trusted. This letter was republished in New-York. About a fortnight ago Col. B. wrote to Gen. H. wishing to know whether he had ever declared any thing like that attributed to him. The General answered that he had no recollection of the conversation alluded to, nor were any particular words attributed to him in the letter, and that he could not therefore undertake to say whether he had or had not held such conversation; but that if Col. B. would specify any particular conversation, or state any particular words that he, Gen. H. would at once avow or disavow them. Col. B. replied, that it was not in his power to specify the particulars of the conversation alluded to, but insisted that Gen. H. should declare whether he ever had in any conversation whatever, made use of any words derogatory to his character. To this sort of demand Gen. H. declared he did not think himself bound to answer, but again expressed his willingness at once frankly to avow or disavow any particular conversation which might be specified. Col. B. was not satisfied, and declared, that unless Gen. H. gave him a direct answer, he must fight him. The General declared that it was improper in Col. B. to make such a demand of him, and that he could give no other answer to it than he had already given, and must therefore accept of the challenge. But as the Court was then sitting, and his services had been engaged in several important causes, he did not feel himself at liberty to fight, until after the court should rise; that he would then, after devoting a few days to the arrangement of his private affairs, inform Col. B. of the time of meeting. This took place a fortnight ago—the General went through the business of the court as usual, and after it had risen, arranged all his private affairs, and on Monday last made his Will. On Tuesday he attended at his office as usual, gave one or two elaborate opinions and was apparently in good spirits—yesterday morning very early he went out to meet Col. B. attended by —, as his second, to whom, on their way, he declared that he should not fire at Col. B. as he had not the most distant wish to kill him * * * * *
man. * * * * *
The General was carried on board his boat, and landed at Greenwich, where his carriage was waiting for him, but, at his own request he was taken to Mr. Bayard's where he now lies. Upon his arrival at Greenwich, he expressed a desire that the Bishop might be sent for which was done, but * * * * *
“Mr. M. of the Dutch church was then sent for and instantly came—the general conversed with him a considerable time, told him he had a firm belief in the christian religion and had a fervent hope of forgiveness through the mediation of our redeemer—that if he could receive the holy sacrament he thought should die in peace * * * * *
“After some time spent in conversation upon this subject, Mr. M. expressed a hope that the general would now render one more service to his country in addition to those which he had rendered her before, which was to bear testimony against the practice of dueling. General H. said no man abhorred it more than he did, and should die, it would be found that he had not been inattentive to the subject, but had devoted some time to it, and had left a solemn protest against this barbarous custom. (While preparing for this event, which it seems he had a presentiment would prove fatal to him, this great man employed some portion of his time in endeavoring to dissuade his countrymen from this cruel, barbarous and wicked practice.) He further declared to Mr. M. that for several months past he had been convinced that nothing would satisfy * * * * * and that it was not possible for him to avoid the duel, which he had sincerely endeavored to do. The bishop came to visit him, he expressed his gratitude to him in the warmest terms, declared that the doctrines of our religion enabled him to meet death with firmness, and that if he could have the sacrament administered to him, he should feel perfectly resigned to his fate, placing a firm reliance on the mediation and atonement of his Saviour. The bishop administered the sacrament to him, and from that moment he said he felt happy. Let the infidel read this, and reflect upon the last end of a religious man. Among all the great and good actions of this man's life I cannot but consider this as one of the best and most glorious. Americans, it contains an important lesson to you, coming from your most invaluable Citizen, who felt and preferred the truths of your religion to all the dreams of modern philosophy.
PICHEGRU'S CAPTIVITY.
A private letter from Paris, dated April 8, says: “From the day that Pichegru entered the temple, he was resigned, and prepared not to leave this prison but as a corpse, or to ascend the scaffold. In his first interrogatory before the police Director, Real, as in his last before the Grand Judge, he was always the same; denied himself guilty of any other crime than that of returning to France, when the First Consul chose to continue his name, though a republican general, upon the list of Emigrants. He declared himself ignorant of all plots formed to destroy the first consul; and he asserted that no such existed; because had the contrary been the case, Bonaparte would long before have ceased to reign and to live. He did not deny that he had landed near Dieppe, last January; but said most of the passengers landed with him, were unknown to him, and by him supposed to be emigrants, who, like himself, desired to visit their country, parents, and friends. He repeatedly wished to be carried before some tribunal, to have his conduct investigated, and his innocence or guilt proclaimed.
“All those persons who came over with him have been separately interrogated, but not one of them implicated him: on the contrary, they said, that during their passage from England, and after their landing in France, Pichegru hardly spoke a word to anybody. Most of them were offered their lives and liberty, if they could discover any thing that could convict Piche-
lic; but either they knew nothing, or were men of honor enough not to disclose what had been confided to them. The last prisoner offered his pardon was Major Ruisson, a Swiss officer, who the Grand Judge knew was the bosom friend of Pichegru; who for two years had lodged with him in the neighborhood of London, and who left England with him; but this loyal officer, instead of being evidence against Pichegru, deposed upon oath, that hardly a day past in England, that Pichegru did not say, that any person that made France and Europe quiet and happy was his idol, if either a Louis XVIII. or a Bonaparte.
“On the fourth instant, the Grand Judge with the Senator Fouche, arrived about 11 o'clock in the morning, in the temple, and Pichegru, was for the last time, carried from his dungeon. The grand judge shewed him a pardon, signed en blanche , sealed by the seal of state, signed by Bonaparte, and Maret secretary of state. He offered to deliver it over to him, and to order his release immediately, if he would only sign a declaration, and afterwards appear before the tribunal as an evidence, inculpat- ing Moreau in the plot to murder the First Consul, and to restore Louis XVIII. Pichegru answered then as before, “carry me if you choose to be shot, or to be guil- lotined—but I shall die as I lived, an hon- est man and a true patriot.”
“It was then that his private destruction was determined. His first confinement was in the Abbey Prison, afterwards in La Force; and since the 8th March, in the Temple. In all these prisons he never was left a moment alone, but chained hands and feet, except at his meals. Gens d'Armes were present, day and night, in his dungeon. Knowing from the moment that he was arrested, that nothing could be proved against him, and fearing that poison might be administered to him, he refused to eat of any dish his jailor did not first taste in his presence. His last supper was a roasted fowl and a salad, and the jailor ate of both. Before he had done he received a blow over the wound he had in his head from the day of his arrest, which brought him to the ground, and in this position he was strangled—some say, by the first consul's favorite Maineluke, Rostain, others by the two Gens d'Armes in his dungeon; who reports says, both since disappeared. Such was the end of this republican general, who organized victory in the camp of the French Republicans; who added Brabant and Holland to the conquests of France; and to whose victories France is indebted for having her frontiers extended to the Rhine.”
The war in India has terminated with a treaty of peace, by which the English receive in that country a great extension of power, territory and wealth. The details on this subject we do not conceive sufficiently interesting to this country for publication. Phil. Paper .
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,
ARRIVED,
  Brig Neptune, Crew, Lisbon   Catherine, Lawrence, Opporto   Columbia, Dye, Jamaica   Schr. Harriet, Tupman, Guadaloupe   Harmony, Bell, Antigua   Pasley, Wood, New Providence   General Pinkney, Barry, Trinidad   Commerce, Nevet, Baltimore   Eliza, Butler, Norfolk   Hannah, Sammes, Great Egg Harbor   Rachel, Stevens, St. Martin   Betsey, Berry, Jamaica   Hebe, Pritchard, St. Domingo   Betsey, Davidson, Nassau   Sloop Columbia, Gardner, Jamaica   Amphitrite, Rogers, Port of Spain   George, Patter, Providence   Harriet, Johnson, Norfolk 
CLEARED,
  Brig Active, Levering, Barbadoes   Rebecca, Butts, do.   Oliver, Crafts, C. d. Z.   Schr. Leboe, Grafton, Well Indies   Patience, Blunt, St. Lucia   Young Lion, Skinner, Jamaica   Samuel, De Butts, do.   Nancy, Palmer, Guadaloupe   William, Dade, St. Lucia   President, Stelley, Baltimore   Henrietta and Pasley, Travels, Vienna   Sloop Industry, Squire, Boston   Henry, Rhodes, Providence   Unity, Hanlon, Richmond   Polly, Ducham, Newport, (R. I.)   Little Poll, Hopkins, Vienna   Columbia, Gardner, George Town 
Printing in all its various branches executed at this office with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.
The 31 Load to weigh 14 ounces John Longden, Clerk of the Market July 17.
FOR SALE.
A NEGRO WOMAN with two children, one three years old the other thirteen months. She can be well recommended. Apply to the Printer. 206t
July 17. 206t
For Sale.
 High proof French Brandy.  Cherry do. made of the same for family use.  Stoughton's genuine Cordial Bitters, in boxes of a doz. each, as imported.  Loat Sugar, Muscovado, Ketchum.  Essence of Spruce, with Directions for making it into Beer.  An excellent English Bowling Piece, in a mahogany case, Powder Horn, Shot Belt, &c. complete.  A double barreled do. 2 pair Pistols.  3 Telescopes.  Some Household Furniture.  Colours and Pencils, of the best quality, for Painting.  A variety of Pictures and Engravings, handsomely framed, amongst which are an early impression of the Battle of the Nile, the Washington Family, the Apotheosis of Washington, Bonaparte and Madam Bonaparte, the Dauphin of France, &c. &c.  A quantity of German and English Beads and Necklaces, Lockets, &c. an object to country retailers, for sale on very low terms or bartered for Dry Goods. Apply at 
John Brown's,
Painter and Gilder, a few doors above the Indian Queen Tavern, King Street, Alexandria. July 17. 1aw3t
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber of Alexandria county, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of the said county, in the District of Columbia, administration on the personal estate of Charles Jamieson , late of the said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said dec'd, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, at or before the seventeenth day of January next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this seventeenth day of July, 1804.
Andrew Jamieson,
Administrator of Chas. Jamieson. N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the above named administrator. July 17. eo4w
THE SUBSCRIBER,
With a view of closing his outstanding concerns, and that he may have it in his power to remove from Alexandria, in case his interest may require it, will offer for sale the following Very valuable Property,
VIZ.
On Wednesday the 8th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises, THE LOTS belonging to him lying between Fairfax street and the river Potomac, and between Queen and Cameron streets, being fifteen in number and containing about 400 feet front; and also his WHARF—a plot of the whole will be exhibited at the sale or may be seen any time before. A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, as it is supposed that those desirous of purchasing will view them, and for this purpose any time before the sale, by calling on the subscriber, he will show them. When the growing state of Alexandria is considered and the immense expense incurred in improving wharf property, it is presumed it will be desirable for merchants intending to reside here to possess it.
Also, on the same day, when the sale of the above lots is over, at the Coffee House, the DWELLING HOUSE in which he resides, on the fourth side of King street, next door below Col. Gilpin's, which is large, commodious and well finished, with the front fitted for a store, and with as good a cellar as any in the town for business.
Also, on Thursday the 9th of August next, on the premises, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, upwards of
100 Building Lots,
the property of Wm. Wilson and the subscriber, lying in the vicinity of the Powder House, and also in the inclosure to the westward thereof between Mr. Conway's ground and Purkis's Garden. These lots being sufficiently remote for safety in case of a return of the Yellow Fever, will be eligible situations for those who have not the convenience of retreating to the country should that unfortunate event recur.
The terms and credits, which will be liberal, will be made known at the different places of sale.
Also, at private sale, if a fair price is offered, eight acres fronting on King street, now leased to Thos. Purkis, which is in a high state of improvement as a Garden.
John Potts,
July 17. 2aw3t

NOTICE. A Meeting of the Members of the Mutual Insurance Society against Fire on Buildings in the State of Virginia, is requested on Saturday evening next, at 6 o'clock at Gadsby's Hotel, in order to appoint a proxy to represent them at the General meeting to be held in Richmond on the 20th inst. July 12.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street, REPORTS Of Cases argued and adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States, in August and December Terms, 1801, and February Term, 1803. By William Cranch, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. July 14.
BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery, To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.     Prize, last drawn ticket having a blank to its number,, Dolls.    1 do 20,000  1 do 10,000  5 do 5,000  6 do 3,000  10 do 2,000  20 do 1,000  100 do 500  250 do 200  420 do 100  1,500 do 50  3,000 do 25  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 250  1 do after 6,000 do 250  1 do after 8,000 do 250  1 do after 10,000 do 250  1 do after 12,000 do 250  1 do after 14,000 do 250  1 do after 16,000 do 250  1 do after 18,000 do 250  1 do after 20,000 do 250    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 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.
Tickets to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenborough, sen. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Pritchard.
JOSEPH SMITH, Has for Sale, at his store on King Street, Alexandria, 40 bales MUSLINS, 100 pieces best German Dowials, 2 bales Flemish Sheeting, Scotch Osnaburg, Brittas, Cambrick Muslins, Muslin and Silk Shawls, Nankeens, Bandannoes, Lutefskins, Kid Gloves, 15 hds. W. I. Rum, 3 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy, Whiskey in tiers and barrels, Holland and Country Gin, Loaf and brown Sugar, 1000 lbs. Black Pepper, Spinning Cotton, Cradling and Gras Scythes, Sickles and Spades, Wrapping Paper, N. S. Painter, Herrings, Good FLOUR for family use. He will Rent, For 1, 2 or 3 years, the Dwelling he now occupies on Royal Street. June 28.
FRESH Rhode Island Stone Lime, just received and for sale By John G. Ladd June 23.
Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay, HAVING THIS DAY Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt Streets, near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c, Warranted Genuine, viz: London particular Madeira, in pipes and half do. Lisbon, Colmana and Malaga Port of an excellent quality in bottles, Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz. Lump and Muscovado Sugar, Syrup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, Holland and country Gin, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Brimstone, Salt Petre and Alum, English and country Gunpowder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchongs, assorted Best Green Coffee, Spices of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping Paper, Best Salad Oil, Strongton's Bitters, Olives, Seal Leather, Damjohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. June 4.
WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment. TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street one door east of the house occupied Dr. E. C. Dick, they are both in good repair. Possession may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4.
ANDREW. A reward of Thirty Dollars is offered to any person for apprehending and securing the said fellow in any jail out of the state, so that I get him again— Twenty Dollars if secured in like manner within the district of Columbia, or at the distance of 40 miles from home, and Ten Dollars , with reasonable charges if brought home, or secured in the jail of Fairfax or Loudoun. Andrew absconded on the night of the 7th instant; he is a bright Mulatto , about 27 years of age, rather low of stature, squat and thick made, broad shoulders, and short dark hair; has one or more scars on his back from a scald when young; wore when he went away, a ticklenburg shirt, a pair of nankeen overalls, striped silk jacket, a hat and pair of old shoes, and of late wore suspenders; he is fond of liquor and much addicted to gaming; forward and assuming, very artful, and will attempt to pass for a free white man. He is a good cook and washer, understands business about a house as a waiter, and will probably offer himself as such; he is also a good mower, and is capable of other plantation work. He has a free mother in Georgetown, and I suspect he may for a time endeavour to secrete himself there or about the neighbourhood. A Mulatto man by the name of Ned belonging to Mr. Thos. Blincoe, of Loudoun county, was missing the next day, and it is supposed they are gone off together. All matters of vessels and others are forewarned from harbouring or carrying off the above slave. William S. Belt, On the Church Road, Loudoun County. July 11.
NED. A reward of Thirty Dollars is offered to any person, for apprehending and securing the said fellow in any jail out of the state, so that I get him again— Twenty Dollars if secured in like manner within the District of Columbia, or at the distance of 40 miles from home, and Ten Dollars , with reasonable charges, if brought home, or secured in the jail of Fairfax or Loudoun. Ned absconded on the 8th inst. He is a dark Mulatto, about 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, well made, has a down look, wore when he went away, a country made tow linen shirt, osnaburg trowsers, coarse hat and old shoes. It is supposed that he and Dr. Belt's Andrew, who ran away the evening before, are together. All matters of vessels and others are forewarned from their peril from harbouring or carrying off said slave. Thomas Blincoe, Near Eskridge's Tavern, Loudoun county. July 11.
TRAVELS IN GREECE. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE: During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. First American, from the fourth London edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, manners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Travels of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have any intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS. I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels , will be comprised in four Vols. octavo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European Edition sells at 12 dollars per sett. IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers and become responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. Subscriptions to the above work received at Robert & John Gray's book Store, Alexandria.
FOR SALE, Or Exchange for Wet or Dry Goods, A HOUSE and LOT situated on St. Asaph between Princess and Queen Streets. The house is 24 by 18 feet, two stories with two rooms on each floor, and the lot enclosed with a yard, garden and smoke house. Apply to Robert Lamphier, King Street. June 22.
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, Pursuant to several decrees of the high court of Chancery, held at the city of Richmond, dated on the 22d day of September and 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th Sept. 1802, A TRACT OF LAND, Expressed by said decrees to have been mortgaged by William Armistead and Anne Cary his wife, to a certain Abraham Morehouse, of the town of Alexandria, and to have been transferred by said Abraham Morehouse to Jesse Simms of said town, and to be lying and being on Bull Run, in Prince William County, and to contain eleven hundred and forty acres. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. The sale will take place at Jas. Wiggington's tavern in Hay Market, in the afore-mentioned county of Prince William, on Friday 13th day of July, 1804.
Thomas Lee, sen. } Com'rs. Gerard Alexander, } June 12. ends The subscriber will RENT and give immediate occupancy of his HOUSE and LOT. Alexander Henderson. July 12.
PUBLIC SALE OF LANDS. By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit Virginia district, in the suit of Hepburn and Dundas against Thomas West, in chancery—will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for ready money, on Monday the 20th of August next, at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day at the same hour,
A TRACT OF LAND, situate on Hunting Creek, in the County of Fairfax and Commonwealth of Virginia, within one mile of the town of Alexandria, and near to the Cameron Mills, whereon major Thomas West now resides, supposed to contain from fifty to eighty acres.
Also, on the same day will be offered for sale, The residue of said Thos. West's Land , lying on the north-west line of the patent of Carr and Simpson, adjacent to the tract before mentioned, not disposed of by the said Thomas West at the time certain mortgages were made by him to Hepburn and Dundas. Richard M. Scott, } Com'rs. F. Peyton, } Amos Alexander, } July 12.
FRUIT, GROCERIES, &c. FOR SALE, At the subscriber's Store on Union Street, Forty boxes LISBON LEMONS, equal to any ever at this market—West India and New England Rum by the hhd. or barrel; French Brandy in pipes; Sugar in bds. nice Spanish Segars by the box; Salad Oil by the box or bottle; good English Cheese; Olives, Salt Shell'd Almonds by the bale; English Walnuts, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Figs, fresh Limes, Nice Smithfield Bacon Hams, of a small size, &c. Abel Willis. July 5.
The Subscribers HAVE lost or mislaid two NOTES, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, dated the 11th of June, 1804, at sixty days date, payable to Messrs. Lawraison and Smoot, one for three hundred dollars, and one for four hundred dollars. Those notes were intended to be delivered to Messrs. Lawraison and Smoot, but it appears they have not received them, we have therefore delivered them notes for the like sum and of same date. This is to forewarn any person from attempting to pass or receive said notes, as they are a nullity and will not be paid, and their not being endorsed by Messrs. Lawraison and Smoot, renders them of no value to the holder, they being returned, will oblige Ricketts, Newton & Co. July 16.
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, THE HISTORY OF THE WARS, Which arose out of the French Revolution: to which is prefixed a Review of the Causes of that Event. By Alexander Stephens, Esq. Of the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple, Two Vols. Octavo. Price to subscribers 5 dolls. N. B. After the 20th of this month the price will be raised to 6 dolls.
Just received, The fifth volume of Select Plays. Subscribers will please to send for their copies. July 12. For Sale, An Elegant Saddle HORSE. Enquire of the Printer. July 11.
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living as Cob Run Ford, within three miles of Centerville a Negro man named CHASE, formerly the property of Robert Losson, (sometime since owner of the Occoquan Iron Works): he had on, when he left home, osnaburgs shirt and trowsers, country wove striped cotton waistcoat, a new coat of mixed cloth, and indifferent hat and shoes. He is about 60 years of age, and somewhat grey, has been hurt in one of his knee pans, which causes him to walk lame, and that leg is smaller than the other; he much resembles a Guinea negro and is about 5 feet 8 inches high. Whoever apprehends and secures said fellow, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges if brought home. He was seen in several places on Monday the 2d of July, traveling on the main road between his home and Alexandria. Samuel Oliver, Fairfax County, Virginia. July 3.
CASH given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.