Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-11-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1805.
[No. 1459.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM
In hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in bds. tierces and bds.
Chocolate } in boxes, 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, Kersemeres, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calliecos, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Onaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Pandanna Handkerchiefs, Colour'd Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.
Philip G. Marsteller.
Nov. 12.
For Sale or Charter,
The Stanch fast sailing Brig NANCY about 1400 barrels burthen, Has just had a thorough repair, is well found, and will be at HERRMAN'S Wharf, in a day or two. For inventory or terms apply to
John M c Gowan, & Co,
City of Washington, or to
Lewis Deblois,
Alexandria. d
Nov. 20
FOR LIVERPOOL—(Direct.)
THE SHIP UNITED STATES, An established REGULAR TRADER.
A part of her Cargo being ready, the remainder will be taken on moderate terms. For freight or passage, apply to
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
October 15. d
For Sale, on a liberal credit,
The Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, Burthen about 70 tons or 500 barrels, between 4 and 5 years old, sails fast, and is in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to
James Bacon,
Corner of King and Washington-streets.
October 22. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP HETTY, Charles C. Ruffel, Master; Now expected to arrive from Liverpool, from whence she was to sail the 14th September for Alexandria. This ship is about three years old, 235 tons burthen, launched last summer, and is a first rate
John G. Ladd.
November 9. d
For New-York,
The fast sailing Schooner HARMONY, R. B. Roberts, Master; A constant trader. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to
John Tucker.
November 13. S 2W
The subscriber has just received
A QUANTITY OF
Fresh Rhode-Island LIME;
Which he offers for sale,
At the Lumber-Yard of
A. Scholfield & Co.
November 22. e032
TO BE LET,
THE BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, lately occupied by Thomas Matthews—Likewise, the HOUSE and LOT occupied by the subscriber—who has four elegant EIGHT DAY
CLOCKS for sale.
E. JANNEY.
10th month, 25th. zawtf
12 pipes 2d and 3d proof Cognac Brandy
10 hogheads, } New-England Rum,
13 barrels } 20 bags Green Coffee
500 lbs single, double, and treble Battle Powder—
With a general assortment of Liquors and Groceries as usual; For sale by
Mandeville & Jamesson.
November 16. d
HENRY K. MAY,
Has just received and offers for Sale,
5 bales Cape Madeira } Wines.
2 pipes } 10 q arter. casks Teneriffe } Wines.
November 21. d
HENRY K. MAY
Has just received and offers for Sale,
46 barrels Mels Pork.
116 barrels prime ditto.
59 barrels cargo ditto.
IN STORE,
A Few Casks of Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, and cases of CLARET.
November 13. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Subscriber,
100 ps. brown R. sia Sheetings } Entitled to 100 do. Raven Duck } Bdk. en Bx.
3 bales German Ticklenburgs
50 bolts Russia Duck
100 barrels Boston Beef
30 do. Tanners Oil
400 casks Stone Lime
100 boxes mould and dipt Tallow Candles
6 pipes old real Cognac Brandy
West India and New England Rum
And a quantity of Mens, Womens and Childrens SHOES.
John G. Ladd. d
November 16. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
London superfine Cloths and Cambricks,
and Cambricks, Lace do.
Bennett's patent Cords, Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins
Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Florentines, India and British Book do.
Imperial, clouded and white Marceilles, Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs,
Tollinets, Swandowns, Extra Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Mitts.
Flannels, rose Blankets, Silk Cord and Buttons, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Cambirick Buttons,
Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Artificial Flowers and Cotton and Silk Fraz.
Wreaths, Irish & Flanders Sheet.
Italian Mantuas, Irish Linens, Fine India Perfumes, 4 4 1/2 Irish Linens, Baftas, Mamoodies, Shirting Cotton, Dowlak, Ticklenburg, Long Lawns, Osenbergs, Brown rolls
Linea Cambricks, &c. &c.
Dimities, Cambirick do.
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS.
Oct. 22. d
We have just Received
A FEW BOXES OF
CHEWING TOBACCO,
Which is said to be superior in quality to Caven.
Oct. 22. d
Forty barrels of TAR,
Which will be sold low.
Hewes & Miller. d
October 30. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
HAS FOR SALE
Best Havana SEGARS in boxes,
And a few Punchcons
NEW-ENGLAND RUM.
November 13. d
TEN DOLLARS Reward.
Left the Little-River turnpike road, about the 10th of September last,
A Negro Man named JACOB, belonging to the heirs of THOMAS MASON, do.
He is about 50 years of age, well made, about 5 feet 10 inches high, dark complexion, his head tolerably grey. Whoever takes up said
Negro and delivers him to me or one of the overseers on the turnpike road, near Alexandria, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, by
JOSEPH POWELL, Agent
for the Little River Turnpike Company. d
October 24. d
Mandeville and Jamesson,
OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit;
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
LIQUORS & GROCERIES,
Consisting of
Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities.
Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump
Jamaica, St. Vincents, and N. E. Rum, } In hds. &c.
Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy,
Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva,
70 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whiskey.
Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe } WINES.
40 cases St. Joseph Medoc Claret, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey,
100 cases West Schiedam Gin. A few hogheads of choice Molasses,
Tennessee and Georgia Cotton. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohea } TEAS.
Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use.
Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff.
SPICES—Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cafia, Nutmegs and Mace.
Ginger, race and ground. Plant and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copernix, Alum and Brimstone.
Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Munter's Pipes, Boes Wax, Wrapping Paper, Damijahns, Refined Salt Petre, Chalk,
Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various qualities from F to treble battle.
October 18.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria.
JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore.
September 18. tf
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS;
Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool.
September 23. d
BUENOS-AYRES HIDES FOR SALE.
WE have just received 575 large HIDES, which will be sold low for cash or short credit
Also, A few tierces of RICE and bds. of PORK. Hewes & Miller. d
October 24. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale,
Fifty barrels PRIME PORK. William Hodgson. d
October 30. d
CASH,
Will be given for well secured Ground Rents—Application to be made to the
PRINTER. November 8. e012tf
Wanted to Hire,
A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER, Nov. 12. tf
SALT.
2000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT,
JUST ARRIVED,
And for sale from on board the brig President, by
JOHN TUCKER,
Who has on hand,
20 bbls. New-York prime POTATOES
30 do. do. do.
50 bds. Muscovado SUGAR
100 bds. do. do.
30 do. choice HERRINGS
A few bags COFFEE
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson & Hyson Skin } TEAS
2 pipes old Cognac BRANDY, &c. N. B. Cash given for FLAXSEED. November 15. co
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers intending shortly to remove from Alexandria, are desirous of disposing of that valuable WAREHOUSE, at the corner of King and Patrick-Street, opposite Davey and Moll's. Those who wish to purchase will please apply to the subscribers.
R. & W. P. Richardson.
NOTICE.
THOSE persons who have claims against the subscribers are requested to bring in their accounts, and all who are indebted will be pleased to prepare for settlement.
R. & W. P. RICHARDSON. November 8. co
N. B. A few Shares in the Bank of Potomac for sale.
TO RENT,
ONE neat three-story Brick House, on Prince Street, nearly opposite the post office. Possession will be given the 5th December next
1 two story Brick House, on King-Street, next door to J. and M. Scholfield's.
1 two story Frame House, on King-Street, nearly opposite to Isaac Gibson's store. One other on St. Asaph Street, next door to Mr. Faw's office—and two small houses on the wharf adjoining my lumber yard.
Thomas Preston. November 25. 5t
N. B. I do again request those persons that have my Coniche and other Planes, and Price-Book, to bring them home. T. P.
KENTUCKY LANDS.
The Subscriber has FOR SALE,
53,500 ACRES of Land in Harden county, Kentucky, binding for 20 miles on the western shore of Knott's Creek, and lying about 25 miles from Harden court house. Knott's Creek is navigable from the land into Green river, and is the best fish stream in Kentucky.
This land, though near the Barrens, is well wooded, and remarkably well watered. The outlines include 70,000 acres, but there are 16 or 17,000 acres of elder surveys within the lines, which are accurately laid down by actual survey made three years ago, for the purpose of ascertaining interferences. There is no land in Kentucky more free from dispute than the quantity offered for sale. On these elder surveys there are two mills and many families, and on the subscribers land there are about a dozen families, desirous of buying their settlements, and he has reason to believe 100 families more would have purchased and settled on the land in the present year, had it suited his affairs to have sold out in single parcels; that part of the country possessing health, and many local advantages, and being near the centre of the State.
Samuel Turner of this town, knows this land well, and will take the trouble to give a just description of its quality, to those who may desire it. This land, if applied for prior to the 20th December, will be sold at 50 cents per acre, on bond with interest, payable in 1, 2, 3 & 4 years. If the bonds be satisfactorily secured, unconditional title will at once be given for the land.
BEN. STODDERT. George Town, November 15. e04W
Bank of Potomac, Nov. 8, 1805,
THE Stockholders in the Bank of Potomac, are hereby informed, that a Dividend of three per cent on the Capital Stock for the last half year is declared, and will be paid to them or their legal representatives on Wednesday next the 13th instant.
By order of the President and Directors. Charles Page, Cashier. November 8. d3W
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

Extract from the Gazette of Frankfort of the 16th of August.
Upon the note published by M. Novoziltzoff, previous to his departure from Berlin.
The arrival of M. Novoziltzoff at Berlin, excited considerable interest throughout Europe. The journey will be considered in history as little better than a serious comedy with a farcical conclusion. The note which the minister presented by way of apology for the suddenness of his departure, is even a greater object of curiosity than the levity of his proceedings; and if it were allowed to indulge in pleasantries upon a subject involving the happiness of mankind, many instances could be pointed out in the conduct of M. Novoziltzoff, which proves that he was qualified to act the part of an arrant coxcomb.
He announced himself as the bearer of a pacific mediation, and the public journals rang for six months with reports of his journey. He at last presented himself as commissioned to open a negotiation; all the world applauded this happy disposition; France received it with ecstasy; the passports which he requested for France, were without any previous explanations sent to him; and at the moment when the hopes of Europe were highest, M. Novoziltzoff without having made any overture; without having mentioned a single proposition; without having demanded a conference - suddenly quits Berlin, declaring that he is no longer authorized to negotiate; he does more (and this confession enables us to judge of the sincerity of his mission) he declares that he is not authorized to negotiate either with the emperor of the French or with the king of Italy or with the actual sovereign of Genoa, but with the head of the French government. We really know not how to call this diplomatic reserve. Without doubt if his excellency had been satisfied of the complete submission of the emperor of the French to the absolute commands of Russia, he would feel himself authorized to grant him a title which Europe has acknowledged, and which needs no farther confirmation.
The reservation in the note of M. Novoziltzoff does not, nevertheless, appear the less imprudent to all impartial and candid persons; it certainly will have no influence upon the determination of the emperor Napoleon, who is not a man to sacrifice things to words, and who weighs proceedings according to their due estimate. The illustrious emperor of the French well knows that a century is not yet elapsed since one of his august predecessors refused to give the Autocrat of Russia the title of majesty, and would only allow him that of highness; but, as he wishes for peace, he will not argue with the emperor Alexander upon this historical proof of the newness of his family. Napoleon judges of men by their personal merit, and judges of sovereigns only by the importance of their states. It is not the less surprising that a monarch, animated, according to the declaration of M. Novoziltzoff, by so sincere a wish for peace, should begin by calling in question the principles by which social order and the tranquility of states are protected. The political confusion which prevailed in France appeared for a long time the only reasonable cause which could obstruct the pacific intentions of powers, and furnish an excuse for their uneasiness and coolness; they could wish for nothing more conclusive to their vital interests than to treat with a government analogous to their own, which should at the same time assume the majesty of regular authority and acquire all its solidity. By what extravagance has the Russian cabinet, losing sight of this principle, involved itself in that ambiguity of expression, in that confusion of qualifications? There must be then in the views of Russia an interest paramount to the general interest of Europe.
What could have been the real obstacle to the negotiation? Was it the nomination of the Emperor Napoleon to the sovereignty of Italy? But he previously governed it under another title. The title of king cannot be offensive to princes, more than that of president of a republic. Was it the union of Genoa? Genoa was already under the natural protection of France, the treaty of Lunéville left it at perfect liberty respecting the choice and form of its government; and besides, the interests, the free will of two nations, which unite with each other, are above all treaties.
In reading the observations of M. Novoziltzoff, upon the temporary changes which have conditionally taken place in Italy (changes which have added nothing to the continental strength, which have in no degree altered the situation of France) one
finds difficulty in believing that they should proceed from a court whose power has assumed a political form so different, and aggrandized itself so prodigiously; which seems to have revived the ancient influence of Turkey to add to its own; which advances with a rapid and steady pace, equally in the Asiatic and European provinces of that tottering empire; which has openly put itself in possession of its commercial and political advantages, and to which, to become the absolute masters of it, nothing is wanting but to erect the Russian Eagles upon the mosques of Constantinople. The style of this note appeared no less extraordinary than its substance. It is easy to discover in its exaggerated complaints against the power of France, the seal of England, anxious to wrest from her a naval port, and dispute with her the liberty of the seas; who thinks that she can no longer preserve her tyrannical power but by rekindling war upon the continent. This extraordinary style is not suited to an independent state.
Great surprise was particularly excited that the negotiator, should dwell so carefully upon the efforts and sacrifices of England for the general tranquility. Such an apology, would have appeared in the mouth of any person but M. Novoziltzoff, as the most bitter sarcasm upon the breach of the treaty of Amiens - upon the massacre on board the Spanish frigates - upon the plots and corruptions which England continues to maintain on the continent, for the purpose of renewing war and revolution.
Some awkwardness, therefore, was discovered, in the note of M. Novoziltzoff. We are justified in suspecting that, under the guise of an ambassador, he was, in fact, only the emissary of a faction; and it is thought that the personal opinion of the monarch went for nothing in this pretended mediation, in which courtesy and good sense were so far lost sight of, that a mission, the object of which was a negotiation for peace, began with an insult to the august person to whom it was addressed."
Malouet, who considered that he could not promote the interest of France better, than by exploring the countries in the neighborhood of her American colonies, and by discovering the condition of its inhabitants, has given a picture, very interesting from its simplicity. It is in our power only to give an outline. He went up the rivers to the Indian villages. In that of Aprouague he found an epidemic prevailing with destructive fury. More than half died. He visited them and offered the aid of a surgeon and the best remedies. He found them in their hammacs, hardly able to speak. The dysentery raged without any check to its progress. He offered to remove the sick to the hospital of the Fort, and to take care of them. The chief replied without emotion, that they died as calmly there as they could at the fort, and that they could not submit to the fatigue of being removed. I mentioned the convenience of the canoes. That the water and air was bad, and that they ought not to stay. Said the chief, ask the sick, if they consent I consent. I made my proposals. They made the same reply: that it was as easy to die there as any where else. And they must all have died soon, as they submitted one regimen, and employed no remedy. Such was their astonishing apathy. It required a Jesuit's perseverance to overcome their obstinacy. Still they have a perseverance which proves that, in any design which they approve, no difficulty can discourage them. From these villages the more distant Indians learnt that a white chief had been among them with presents. A tribe of sixty persons, at the distance of one hundred leagues from our establishments, set out to come to me. They were told that I was at Oyapock. They followed over all the rivers till they found me at Surinam, after having been in search of me for 3 months. The Dutch colony was alarmed. They stopped them and demanded what they wished. They said, they were after a French chief, and they came to me without any embarrassment. Their chief told me "you have given hatchets and fire arms to such a nation, and we are come to ask for them." I gave them what they asked. I was obliged to give them spirituous liquors, which might inflame them, but they did no harm, and they returned satisfied with each other and me. I advised the chief of the Aprouague Indians to cultivate cotton, which he did with success. He understood French, loved money, and was reconciled to cultivate his cotton. These chiefs are but as the chief magistrates of the villages, and have no absolute authority but in war, and then upon the decisions of a common council, and by the consent of the heads of families. In this state the females are the greatest sufferers. From these we may form a general idea of the
prevailing character, and how much may be expected from humane treatment, in correcting the habits which prevent the progress of knowledge and the blessings of improvement. A policy like this has the approbation of the president of the United States.
[N. Y. Daily Adv.]
KINGSTON, October 17.
On the 12th current, to the southward of Cape Nicholas Mole, the David Clark, from Plymouth, was boarded by a French schooner privateer, with one gun on the forecastle and about 70 men, that had chased her from the West Indies. The marauders took nothing more than a few fowls, but complained much of the treatment they had received from a small fleet of Americans, eight or ten in number, from Cape François to Baltimore, each passed them a day or two before, and giving them a few discharges of shot, killed eight or nine men, and wounded several others.
On Tuesday night, off Morant point, the David Clark fell in with the packet, the Echo Sloop of war and two Schooners (the packet it is presumed supposing her an enemy) fired two or three shot at the Schooner, but did no injury, and afterwards spoke her.
We understand the Chesterfield packet, which we mentioned some time ago to have been sold by the owner of the privateer that took her, at St. Iago, is, at length, safely moored at Port Antonio. It is said she was purchased by an American gentleman for 5000 dollars, that 1200 more were expended in repairs, and that she was on her way to the continent, in ballast, when his majesty's ship Franchise fell in and took possession of her.
A French privateer of 4 guns and 100 men, had the impudence to stand so low down as Plumb Point, on Tuesday, under English colors. In the afternoon, off Cow bay, she boarded the Schooner Robert, M'Kenzie, that had left Port Royal the same morning for Morant bay, with empty puncheons, &c. took out of her 4 slaves and a free man, the captain's wearing apparel, and such articles of value as could be found, and then ordered her back to Port Royal, where she arrived.
Yesterday morning between 6 and 7 o'clock, she stood for a prize Schooner, then is the offing, on her way down, and supposed to be the privateer which the Pelican's boats captured in Folly bay, on the night of the 14th - gained possession of her and carried her off. This transaction was plainly seen from Port Royal and many parts of this city.
BOSTON, November 19.
FROM GIBRALTAR. - Captain Breck from Gibraltar, whose ship unfortunately got on shore at Cohasset last week, brought a paper of October 5, from which the subsequent interesting paragraphs are copied:
GIBRALTAR, October 5.
IMPORTANT ORDER. - The following important order sent by the Spanish government to the commandant of marine, at Algeciras, has been received by several respectable mercantile houses in this place, and although the omission of the names, both of the writer and of the person to whom it is addressed, has made us hesitate whether we should insert it, until we found it published in the Madrid Gazette, yet its importance, and the assurance we have received from good authority, that its authenticity has been verified on the spot by persons interested in the enquiry, have induced us to give it a place in this number.
The director general of the navy, in a letter of the 25th of the last month, writes to the commandant general as follows:
His excellency the secretary of state and of the marine, communicates to me the following royal order of yesterday:
MADRID, September 3.
"Most Excellent Sir,
"His excellency, the minister of the United States, has complained of new grievances and captures of American vessels by the Spanish privateers; and that eleven Americans have been carried into Algeciras under pretence, as it is stated, that they were carrying English merchandise; which having been laid before his majesty the king, he has been pleased to order, that if there is no other motive for the capture of said vessels but the one alleged by the American minister, they should be immediately liberated, as, by the fifteenth article of the treaty with the United States, the American flag covers the goods on board, although they be enemy's property; but if they have been detained for any other motives, the suits are to be decided with the utmost dispatch according to the established laws; which I communicate to you excellency, according to the royal order, that you may make it known to the heads of departments of the navy, that they may communicate it to the commandants of marine and to the owners of privateers, who, after receiving due notice, shall be responsible, for any injuries which may be sustained through them."
[This news is corroborated by the late advices from Bayonne. We are uncertain
who performed the functions of American minister. Mr. Pinckney, whose commission had been superceded, was at Madrid. It is probable the United States had a charge des affaires there. Possibly Mr. Livingston.]
Of a New War.
Letters from Spain state, that hostilities have begun in Italy, and that a battle has been fought at Verona between the Austrians and the French, commanded by Massena. If this statement be true, we hope the event has proved unfavorable to our enemies, as the Spanish letters mention particulars. It is added, that some Imperial vessels have been carried to Algeciras, by French privateers; and it is a certain fact, that the ships of that nation, now in this bay, have been directed by their consul not to sail until further orders.
Extract of a letter from the fleet off Cadiz, Sept. 30, 1805.
Lord Nelson arrived here on the 28th. The command of Lord Nelson extends thro' the Mediterranean to Cape St. Vincent. Admirals Duckworth and Thornborough came out. A force goes off Carthagena, of 6 of the line, supposed under the former, Sir John Warren has a flying squadron between Finisterre and St. Vincent, with a commander in chief's commission.
FRANKFORT, [Ken.] Nov. 4.
IMPORTANT.
Collector's office, District of Mobile, Port of Fort Stoddart Aug. 1st, 1805.
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th ult. written to me in Spanish, toge her with a translation thereof by Mr. William Simpson, which is as follows:
"Three or four nights ago, the Schooner Cato, commanded by Cadet Freret, passed this port, without, as is customary and required, having stopped to present a manifest or list of her cargo, and here, as she ought to have done, paid the duties thereon. Col. Maxent regrets that such attempts should be made in opposition to the laws of his government and requests that you will, as commandant and collector at Fort Stoddart, forward him by the first occasion a copy of the clearance or cargo of said Schooner, that this government may on her return, make a legal demand of the duties on her cargo. He moreover begs in future, that you will desire all patrons of vessels to stop at this port, and present their clearance from Fort Stoddart, in order to prevent any unnecessary delay or trouble."
In reply to your communication, I deem it my duty to inform you, that the Schooner Cato, is owned and navigated by citizens of the United States, as appears from the enrollment and license, which were granted by the collector of New Orleans for carrying on the coasting trade; and that on the 23d ultimo, the said Schooner cleared out at this office for the port of Bayou St. John's, laden with cotton, the growth and produce of this country, together with a few beaver skins; she had, therefore, an unfeasible right to proceed without touching at any intermediate point.
It is my earnest desire at all times, to preserve the good correspondence and harmony which has hitherto subsisted between the citizens of this place and our Spanish neighbors; and I shall most cheerfully use every proper means in my power, to prevent infringements of any law of Spain which comes within my knowledge; but being well assured that no law can exist, which contravenes the stipulations and provisions contained in the treaty between the United States and Spain, and being well convinced that the exaction of duties as practised on our commerce passing the city of Mobile, is not sanctioned by the letter of that treaty, and is directly opposed to the spirit and reasonable construction thereof; I must therefore doubt the existence of a law authorizing such impositions, and trust they will not be practised in future.
Under these impressions I cannot consent to forward the papers which you request; nor can I by any means comply with the latter clause of your letter: because the laws of the United States hold her citizens strictly accountable for their actions; and I am in like manner held accountable for mine; they like myself deem it no crime for the United States vessels, regularly licensed for carrying on the coasting trade, to sail freely from one of our ports to another without suffering any illegal detention or imposition whatever. - Every proper measure has been adopted by our government to secure to her citizens the enjoyment of a free and uninterrupted com-

force, so far as her own laws can extend; treaties have been entered into with our neighbours, which secure and extend as far as we can expect or wish, those precious privileges.
Is it because a few of our timid traders have failed to embrace these privileges, and have submitted to being stripped of almost one eighth of their cargoes, when passing the Mobile from one of our own ports to another; that you now call me to aid you in this iniquitous practice? Or is it because this practice has for sometime prevailed in contravention of existing treaties, that it is now to be adopted and the solemn stipulations contained in those treaties disregarded? It is presumed not.
Our government possessing in a most extensive degree, the affection and confidence of her citizens, her laws and treaties are observed by them, with the highest respect and veneration.
Our treaty with Spain points out how far the privileges of navigation and commerce shall extend, and while that treaty allows us pass with our vessels and effects in the freest, manner even to ports belonging to an enemy, we find the officers of Spain at Mobile assuming the power of prohibiting this freedom of commerce to extend from one of our ports to another.
These extraordinary proceedings will doubtless undergo a proper investigation by the government of the United States, but in the meantime it is a duty incumbent on the officers and inhabitants of both countries to act in conformity to existing treaties. I have therefore to request your attention to the "treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, between the United States of America and the king of Spain," entered into at San Lorenzo el Real, in October seventeen hundred and ninety-five, also the treaty between the United States of America and the French Republic, entered into at Paris the 30th of April 1803—in particular manner to the first article thereof, as well as to the treaty between France and Spain, to which the said first article has reference.
I trust, sir, on a candid review of those treaties, you will at once perceive that United States vessels passing from this to the port of Bayou St. Johns, are not obliged to stop at Mobile, and that you have no right to detain or molest such vessels.
I am sir, Respectfully, Your ob't. serv't. EDMUND P. GAINES. COLO: FRANCO. MAXIMO. P. MAXENT, City of Mobile.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman who communicated the above information.
"Since the above was written the schooner Cato retourned (about a month since) from New Orleans, bound to Fort Stodart. She stopped at Mobile, and was instantly seized, and the captain, who is a Frenchman, was thrown into prison: but he gave information unfavourable to the owner of the cargo and I believe is now liberated.
The vessel and cargo are still in the hands of the Spanish officers, and is supposed will be confiscated—though the owner of part of her cargo, Dr. Strong, was altogether unconcerned in her cargo, whom she passed down without calling at Mobile.
The whole waits the determination of governor Folk, who resides at Pensacola."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, dated September 12, 1805.
"In an American detained case, argued this morning, the Judge held. "That the principle laid down in the decision of the lords of appeals, in the case of the Essex, Orae, was the principle by which he should be governed. That when the mere landing of the cargo took place for the purpose of prosecuting the continuity of an intended voyage from the colonies to the mother country, it would not be admitted under the relaxation of the law of nations; but that there must be shown a clear and decisive intention to end the voyage in America; and that in the event of cargoes coming forward in the same conveyance, as they were originally imported in, there must be positive proof of an actual sale or change of property: or that sales could not be effected, and therefore it was obliged to be shipped for a market. The time required must be more between the landing and reshipment, than a mere landing only for the purpose of reshipping."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, dated
"SEPTEMBER 20, 1805. "Several vessels have been brought in here, on the plea or suspicion of an illegal trade, or that neutrals have been carrying on the trade between the mother country & its colonies, of those powers we are at war with, which they are not permitted or sanctioned to do in time of peace. In the last war there was some relaxation in this principle, and of which you will find an accurate statement in the correspondence of Mr. King, the American minister, in the new Annual Register, in 1801; but I am inclined to believe, from some captures or detentions, that the principle will not be relinquished this war; but subject to modifications, according to the state of the case. From the opinions of sir W. Scott, in some recent decisions, American vessels may carry to American ports, and sell and land their cargoes, and re-ship them to Europe, without fear of molestation. Or, if on advertisement, sales cannot be obtained, cargoes may be shipped on to Europe. I do not learn that Mr. Munroe has as yet had any decided reply to his representations on the subject."
Extract of a letter from Bag-Walk in St. Thomas in the Vale, to a gentleman in Spanish-Town, October 23.
"At about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a water-spout broke and fell near this place, attended with a tremendous clap of thunder, and a noise like fifty waggons passing along, and in less than ten minutes the water rose upwards of 5 feet. It has lodged more than 100,000 tons of stone. The holes this has made is frightful beyond description for about a mile and a half along the road."
The emigration to the state of Ohio, the present season, far exceeds all reasonable bounds of calculation. We are informed by a gentleman who arrived in town last evening from Wheeling, that he passed not less than eighty waggons with families, from various quarters of the Atlantic states, bound to different parts of this state.
[Chillicothe paper.]
We learn that at the last term of Fayetteville superior court, the grand jury found two bills of indictment against the honorable Duncan MacFarland, Esq. the representative in congress for that district—one for forgery, and the other for perjury; and that he is now in the prison of Fayetteville. Mr. MacFarland sent a memorial on Thursday last to the governor, praying a called court of oyer and terminer to try him; for the purpose, we presume, of enabling him to go on in time to take his seat in congress which meets the first Monday in next month. Gov. Turner refused to grant his request; alleging, that before he could have the advice of his council, the legislature would meet, who could, if applied to, interfere. It would appear that Mr. MacFarland was very much persecuted; first pelted with rotten eggs in the streets of Fayetteville on the day of election, by some saucy boys; and now deprived of his liberty for the trifling accusation of forgery and perjury. [Raleigh Minerva.]
THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE.
From the American Letters, lately published. VOL. I. P. 106.
THE narrow policy of Swiss republicanism; perhaps the natural defect of popular constitutions, formed when the principles of liberty were little understood even by the people themselves, confined the privileges of Burghership to a few families, excluding all others (natives as well as strangers) not merely from the honorary claim of electing, or being elected, to places of trust or profit; but from the essential rights of buying, and selling, of establishing a manufactory, or exercising a handicraft.
In some places a new Citizen had not been admitted within a hundred and fifty years; and a Candidate must have then resided in the place at least ten; if he was a native of another Canton twenty; but if a foreigner the qualifying period was again doubled, and he was obliged to pay double the usual fine upon admission. In others, when Citizenship had been purchased at a great expence, it was only to the third generation that the sparing clause accorded the privilege of eligibility to any office in the State.
In America the love of equal freedom has carried the liberal framers of our Constitutions to the opposite extreme: The rapid influx of Foreigners admitted almost without restriction to every privilege of Citizenship, may imperceptibly alienate the Public Councils, as well as the National manners of our peaceful country.
From the Boston Gazette. Memoirs of M. C. Talleyrand.
Some of our late foreign prints have indulged themselves with the improbable conjecture, that before the actual commencement of hostilities on the continent such a plan of pacification would be offered by the French government as to cause by its alluring influence, the complete dissolution of the confederacy. That Bonaparte should take a step of the kind is not to be wondered at, even by the promise of great concessions, as it would evidently be the highest point of policy in him so to do; but that the present British ministry with Mr. Pitt at its head, who are the first partners in the political firm, and who have strong claims upon the zeal and integrity of their associates, should for a moment listen to the deceitful and intriguing proposal would indeed surprise us. At present as well as at every previous moment, since the accession to office of Mr. Pitt, we are and always have been of opinion, that a peace on any terms within the power of Bonaparte to grant, would prove destructive to the commerce and freedom of England, and that whether double or single handed, she must and will be content to brave the battle's heat, so long as this Modern Caesar, is suffered by Providence to wield the empire of a nation of soldiers. In this opinion we are strengthened by the testimony of a writer who appears to be well acquainted with the genius of Frenchmen, and with the character of Bonaparte, and his subtle and ever-watchful secretary, Talleyrand; a man whose mental resources are exhaustless; and whose plans and intrigues are not to be parried by the common lessons of prudence and sagacity:—
"Let us beware of Talleyrand's perfidy and Bonaparte's ambition. Malta may be given up and Hanover evacuated; France may consent to sign a commercial treaty; Holland may be forced to renounce some of her colonies, and Spain sacrifice her treasures: but great as these acquisitions might be regarded in ordinary time in the present relative situation of England and France they are only the wages and allurements of bondage from the one to the other. This will always be the case as long as French gun boats exist opposite our shores, and the Corsican shall not consent to the destruction of his armada, and give, if possible, security that no such means of defence shall be resorted to in future. While his flotilla exists there is no safety against invasion, shelter from alarm or limit to expense; in former treaties of peace, it has been usual to establish, on each side of the disarming powers, reciprocal and respectable commissioners to superintend and effectuate the mutual relinquishment of all hostile indications. Heretofore such commissions were limited to dismantling ships of the line, and frigates, but with these the danger does not now rest. A gun boat as an unit of an armada of gun boats, is an object of more insufferable offence than La Ville de Paris of three decks. An assassin dwarf destined and disposed for midnight mischief and murder, is more dangerous to the safety and sanctity of repose, than the brawny noon day ruffian, equipped for undismembered contest. Let England stab the Corsican dwarf of assassins, and she will remain confident against the giants of the world in arms."
Not only the quiet and independence of Great Britain, but of Europe, require, previously to the ratification of a peace, the destruction of Bonaparte's flotilla, either by battle or by compact. It must be blown from the bottom of the ocean by British seamen, or blasted in its own ports from the face of the creation by the power of convention. Were our enterprising forces in the West Indies to continue their valorous and victorious career, and be as completely and ultimately successful as their brethren in the east; were they to annex all the colonies of France, Spain and Holland, to our country by conquest; it would in our opinion, be better; far better, that Great Britain should resign them all at a peace, without any equivalent, without even the redemption of any thing lost in the usual course and casualties of war, than suffer Bonaparte's gun boats to remain in existence, even without masts, rigging, or ordnance. Scuttling, swamping, or even burning will not do; unless by burning is meant to be implied the drawing them up high and dry upon the beach, and reducing them to ashes.
Bonaparte will not consent to, nor Talleyrand dare to propose, such humiliations. a paragraph in the Moniteur has officially declared, in copying from the English prints some speculations concerning this necessary arrangement, before any peace can possibly be concluded between
the two contending parties. It added, "that were even a victorious English army at the gates of Paris, the delenda est flotilla would not be signed." That the subjugation of this country are Bonaparte's and Talleyrand's unchangeable designs, traitors only will deny, and fools doubt. Laying aside Bonaparte's proverbial inveteracy against the British nation, his safety as a criminal individual, and his rank as a ferocious usurper, require the absolute removal of the only barrier, of the only rallying point, around which the good and loyal may still assemble, and defend the only ancient unobliterated land-mark, that distinguished the rights of nations; from which they may still support the little that remains of civilized Europe, and from which they may still issue forth, and revenge outraged humanity, blasphemed religion, and insulted lawful sovereignty."
ANECDOLE of the present Lord HOWE.
His lordship, during the last war, was told one night when at sea, that the ship was on fire near the powder room. "If that be the case," said his lordship coolly, proceeding at the same time with much deliberation to put on his clothes, "we shall soon hear a further report of the matter." Away however flew the terrified officer, who brought the intelligence, and soon returned panting, to say that "his lordship need not be afraid, as the fire was extinguished." "I never was yet afraid in my life, sir," was the reply, looking the lieutenant full in the face, "Pray how does a man feel when he is afraid? I do not ask you how he looks."
The people says Malesherbes, are extremely liable to mistake their own humour. They frequently mistake restlessness and impatience for love of liberty; while these are produced from the whim of changing masters.
Eating tea is said to have been found to cure the dropsey. A letter from the Governor of the House of Industry, Farrington, Berks, (England) states, that a woman, aged 62, under his care, has been perfectly cured of a dropsey, deemed incurable by the Surgeon, by simply eating the leaves of bohea tea.
The following is copied from a printed handbill:—"Whereas a quantity of turnips have been stolen out of a field near Bishop Auckland's; this is to give notice that any person stealing turnips from the said field in future, may take what they can get."
ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
THE Members of the ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY, are requested to attend the Anniversary Meeting, at Mr. John Gadfly's, on Saturday the 30th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. By order of the President, John Ramsay, Sec'y. November 27. 63t
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Michael Darley, late of this town, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts, legally authenticated, for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to Caroline Darley, Adm'rx. November 27. 63t*
The Subscriber has for Sale,
(In addition to his former stock) APPLES, in barrels Cranberries in barrels or retail Large (New-York) Cabbage heads Rhode Island Potatoes, and Cheese—and a few boxes of first quality Muskatel Raisins, very fresh.
A. Willis. November 26. 61t*
REMOVAL.
EPHRAIM GILMAN HAS removed his Trunk Manufactory to the house at the corner of King and Pitt Streets, lately occupied by Mr. THOMAS RICHARDS; where he will constantly keep an assortment of TRUNKS, of all descriptions, and will make a handsome discount and give a liberal credit to wholesale purchasers. He will let the Shop which he left, on Royal Street, very low, for a few months—likewise, a spacious Chamber in the house he now occupies, fronting Pitt Street, well calculated for a professional gentleman. November 21. 63t
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT two-story Brick Dwelling HOUSE, situate on the corner of Duke & St. Asaph Streets, lately occupied by RICHARD VITTON—Apply to THOMAS CLAGGETT November 12. 60

Valuable Lands and Negroes FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber desires of disposing of his distant property, so as to bring his affairs more within his reach and management, offers for sale the following lands and negroes, at prices so reduced as to claim the attention of persons wishing to invest money in such property, viz.
CHATHAM, that elegant and highly improved seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River, directly opposite the town of Fredericksburg, containing about eleven hundred acres, four hundred of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the rest in cultivation, and pleasure grounds—The land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it has been highly manured, and the whole of it well adapted to the culture of grain, small grain, and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will attest. The house and offices are of brick, and on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in front containing four acres, laid off with taste and well planted with the choicest fruit trees, now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest trees and shrubs of almost every description. There is on the estate adjoining the river, a grist-mill built of free stone, containing the modern machinery and two pair of stones, one of them French Burrs—It commands a large country custom, is well situated for merchant business, and has reared for five hundred dollars per annum exclusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free, which is equal to three hundred dollars more. There are all necessary out houses, for either convenience or luxury, such as ice house, spring-house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all these advantages and expensive improvements, this property is offered at a price which the lands alone ought to command. There are also some valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Clark's, about two miles below Chatham, on the north bank of the Rappahannock river, and within view of the town of Fredericksburg, containing upwards of four hundred acres. About one hundred and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahannock river bottom in cultivation, and is well adapted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the remainder is wood, surrounding a height, which furnishes a beautiful site for building.
Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, adjoining Stafford court house, containing upwards of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and Richmond counties, containing upwards of two thousand acres, on which there are also several tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts, as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, on the banks of the Potomac, in King George county, on which there are a comfortable dwelling house, store and tobacco inspection warehouse. Few situations combine more advantages, it being an excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the two first of which are at present kept there. The houses have lately been put in good repair, and the buildings alone will rent for three hundred dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild fowl.
Also, a valuable Scite for a Mill, with 50 acres of Land adjoining, in King George county, and not far distant from the last mentioned tract. There has been a mill here for many years which has lately gone to decay, the dam is substantial and entire, and the situation for a country mill not equalled in that neighborhood, commanding a very extensive custom; the land is covered with cedar, which alone renders it very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of Fredericksburg.
Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NEGROES, of different ages, sizes and description. A sale of them by families will be preferred; to effect this they will be offered at a reduced price. As a part of these Negroes are at present attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of that property may be accommodated with any number of them, as well as stock of every description.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia, Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be received in payment for any part of this property at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as the subscriber is unable to attend to property so distant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his Ravensworth estate, containing from 2 to 400 acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farmers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant from Alexandria, George Town, and the City of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike road now building from Alexandria to the upper country.
William Fitzhugh.
October 10. 2aw
A NEW NOVEL.
Just Published, by JOTTOM and STEWART, and for Sale, at their Store.
[Price One Dollar 75 CENTS.]
Fleetwood:
OR,
THE NEW MAN OF FEELING.
By WILLIAM GODWIN.
September 18. 2aw
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and
FOR SALE BY
JAMES KENNEDY, JUN.
DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as Intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary Pills.
THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholic, Catarrhous, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Biliary Pills, or, Family Phyfic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrheas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti biliary bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste.
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few handsome Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials, Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen
March 27. 2aw
The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Gen. George Washington, are requested to make immediate payment, as no further indulgence can be given—it is hoped this notice will be attended to, otherwise suits will be commenced in two months from this date.
The Executors.
November 8. 201m
PUBLIC SALE.
On Tuesday the third of December (if fair, if not the next fair day) will be sold to the highest bidder, at the plantation of the late Samuel Adams, deceased, near the Little Falls of Potomac, FOR READY MONEY,
Ten or twelve valuable Horses, All the Stock of SHEEP, CATTLE AND HOGS, THREE WAGGONS, ONE CAR, and all the PLANTATION UTENSILS. A set of Blacksmith's tools; one Copper Still, with various other articles too tedious to mention.
Hannah Adams, Adm'rix.
Fairfax County, Nov. 12. 2aw6t
NOTICE.
THE Annual Meeting of the Little River Turnpike Company, will be on the first Monday in December next, at Mrs. Simpson's, at the old Turnpike Gate, where a report will be made of the State of the Companies Funds, and progress of the work—and at the same time and place, an election will take place for a PRESIDENT, FOUR DIRECTORS and a TREASURER, to serve for one year.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
November 6. 2aw7E
PUBLIC SALE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at Public Auction for READY MONEY, on the second day of December next, at 4 o'clock in the evening, on the premises,
A HOUSE AND LOT,
With the appurtenances in the town of Alexandria, late the property and place of residence of JOSEPH CARY, deceased. The title will be conveyed by the Marshal to the purchaser under the direction of the Court.
DANIEL C. BRENT,
Marshal, District of Columbia Marshal's Office, Alex. 21th Oct 1805. (Nov. 2) 2aw7f
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY on or about the 22th instant, from the plantation of Doctor Bell, in Loudoun county, a Mulatto Man named WILLIS; about 23 years old, five feet ten inches high; he took with him a white and brown shirt, old fur hat, nankeen pantaloon, a pair of old velvet do. linen trowsers, stripped dimity jacket, and striped blanket. Said fellow was raised near Aquia, where I some time ago purchased him of captain Harrison; it is supposed said fellow has a pass and will attempt to pass as a free man. I will give the above reward for apprehending said Negro in any jail, so that I get him again, if taken out of the state of Virginia, or Fifteen Dollars if in this state, and reasonable charges paid for bringing him home. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against harbouring or hiring said Negro, at their peril.
Walter S. Bell.
Aquia, Sept. 28. (Oct. 3) 2aw7f
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, letters of administration on the personal estate of James A. Sutton, late of the said county, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 12th day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
John Sutton, Adm'r.
November 14. 2aw4w
All person indebted to the said deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the above named administrator.
EDUCATION.
A FEW boys can be admitted into the Academy. The number is not to exceed thirty in each room.
November 11. 21w7t
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book store, and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)
AN ABSTRACT
OF AN APOLOGY, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY.
BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL, AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH.
By Robert Marshall, John Dunlop, Richard M'Neat, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
PUBLIC SALE.
On SATURDAY next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold, on Ramsay's wharf, The Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, Burthen 70 tons or 500 barrels, sails fast, in complete order for sea. A credit of 6 and 9 months will be given for approved indorsed negotiable notes.
P. G. Marteller.
November 26. dif
PUBLIC SALE.
On THURSDAY next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, a number of Valuable Building Lots, Eligibly situated on the lower end of Wolfe, Union, and Water Streets. The sale to commence on the Lot adjoining Mr. Patterson's house. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marteller.
November 26. dif
TEN CENTS Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, yesterday morning, a small Dutch Boy, named Harmanes Miley, about 4 feet 4 inches high, very straight made, of a ruddy complexion, and downcast look when he speaks; his face is full and broad—of a fat habit of body—short and thick. He had on when he went away, a short blue jacket and trowse, striped shirt, and shoes down at the heels—he speaks very little English, and that broken. Any person or persons who returns said boy to me at Mr. John Sellers, Prince-street, Alexandria, shall have the above reward.
All masters of vessels and others, are forewarned against harbouring or carrying off said boy, (he being my legal apprentice) at their peril.
Richard Smith.
November 26. 3/4
FOR SALE,
THAT well known, valuable and highly improved FARM, whereon the subscriber resides, called SALISBURY; situate on the Main Road leading from Alexandria to Winchester, about twenty five miles from the former, and the same distance from Georgetown and the city of Washington.
This Farm contains 1,600 acres of LAND, one third of which is in wood, the residue enclosed and in good order for farming or grazing upon an extensive scale. There is now about 40 acres of Timothy meadow made, and in prime order, and 60 more might be easily made upon a soil admirably adapted to grass. The Land generally produces corn, wheat and tobacco well, but as a Grazing Farm, it is perhaps exceeded by none on the East side of the Blue Ridge.
The improvements are such as would accommodate a Gentleman Farmer or Grazier, with a large family—consisting of a well built Mansion House, with a dining room, drawing room and eight chambers, closets, cellars, &c. Kitchen, Servants Hall, Smoke house, Dairy, Ice house, Overseers house, Poultry house, a good well of Water, Stables sufficient to contain 30 or 40 Horses, a Corn house, large Barn, &c. &c. all of which at a small expence might be put into complete order. There is also upon the Farm extensive Orchards of Apples, and Peaches of the best kinds of Fruit.
The Subscriber intending to remove to the State of Tennessee, is induced to offer for Sale this Valuable Property, for which on receiving one-third of the purchase money in hand, he will make the payment of the balance convenient to the purchaser.
Charles I. Love.
November 18. 2aw7f
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND, CONTAINING 1425 acres, on the Ohio river, in Mason county, situated about an equal distance from the Little and Great Kanawha. The late general George Washington in his will, when mentioning this, together with several other tracts devised to his relatives, says "these several tracts of land are of the first quality on the Ohio river, where they are situated, being almost, if not altogether, river bottoms." It is deemed unnecessary to be more particular respecting the quality of the land, as it is presumed no one will be disposed to purchase without making further enquiry or seeing it. I will receive in payment one third cash, and the remainder in Goods if more agreeable to the purchaser. The Land will be shewn by Mr. Robert McKee, Surveyor of the above mentioned county, and the terms of Sale made known by application to Nic. Fitzhugh, Esq. in Alexandria or the subscriber in King George County.
Burritt Ashton, Jun.
November 18. 18w3t
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