Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-08-18 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. August 16.
Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queens Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Cashmeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c. THOS. FATTEN, Auctioneer. August 16.
Lost Yesterday, A Black Morocco Pocket Book, containing a five dollar Bank Bill, and sundry receipts, and the schooner Peggy's, of Baltimore, Coastwise Licence, myself master. I will give ten dollars reward if the finder will please to deliver it to Mr. Jacob Fortney, or myself on board the schooner, laying at Col. Hooe's wharf. JACOB GURTIS. August 13. 3t
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2. eo
For NORFOLK, The Schooner Friend to America, JOHN M'DONALD, Master; Intended as a constant Trader; he is an excellent vessel, has good accommodations for Passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the captain on board, at Merchants' Wharf. August 16. d3t
For BOSTON, The fast sailing, new Sch'r ALERT, Azariah Smith, Master, will sail on Sunday next: She has excellent accommodations for Passengers, and will be a constant trader between this place and Boston. For Passage apply to the captain at M'Clean's wharf, or to Josiah Faxon & Co. Who have the following GOODS for sale, 38 bbls New England Rum, 57 bbls Beef, 47 bbls Boston Pork, 50 boxes dip't Candles, 40 boxes mould do. 30 boxes Brown Soap, 20 bbls prime Mackerill, 30 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco, 25 reams Writing Paper, 50 casks Rhode Island Lime, ALSO, A fresh and general assortment of Ladies, Gentlemens, Misses, Boys and Children SHOES as usual, negro men's large coarse SHOES. August 4. d2w
For Freight or Charter, The BRIG JOANNA, Moses Wells, Master; burthen about 1,100 barrels. Is a good, staunch vessel and fails well. Apply to the master on board, or to Nathaniel Watiles & Co. Who have for sale, Sugar in hds. and bds. Rum in hds. Molasses in do. Georgia upland Cotton in bales. August 15. d
For Freight or Charter, The new Schooner UNION, of Boston, Samuel Hutchens, Master, burthen about 90 tons or 800 barrels of flour. Apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to JANNEY & PATON, Who have for sale on board said vessel, 90 tons Plaister Paris. July 26. d
For NEW-YORK, (A CONSTANT TRADER,) The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDSHIP, John Quandrill, Master; will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, lying at Ricketts, Newton & Co's wharf, or to P. CARE, Union street. Who has for Sale, 40 kegs Powder, 30 do. Ground Ginger, 30 tons Plaister of Paris, 60 bds. Shad, 50 do. Herrings, and A quantity of fine and coarse Salt, &c. July 25. d Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he is still keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular } Wines, Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses; Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Peuchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea } Fresh Teas of the latest Importation, Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresles threads, 30 boxes dip'd and mould candles, 10 hds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. Sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. shad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaister. They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco. August 1. d
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, in the month of July, 1802, about the 28th or 30th day, a yellow girl about 12 years of age, by the name of ALLCEY, which I bought of James Wilson and Robert I. Taylor, of this place. She is a girl of a bold countenance, tolerable straight hair, quite a large mouth, and a small flesh mold on one side or the other of her face, just by her nose; no other marks that I recollect. It is more than probable that she is now lurking in the neighborhood of Alexandria, as her mother lives with Major Wm. Reily of that place. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing the said girl so that I get her again. Jesse Thompson. July 28. 1aw31t
Just received & for sale, 60 bds. of Beef and Pork, from N. York, of an excellent quality—on hand Holland Gin, and a few hds. and bds. of Sugar. Kenneth Matheson. August 4. e3w
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on Sunday the 14th inst. an apprentice boy to the Coopers trade, named MICHAEL FOLEY, between 18 and 19 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches high, dark straight hair, and has a remarkable down cast sheepish look. Being born in the west of Ireland he will be easily discovered by his dialect. Had on when he absconded, a nankeen upper jacket, thickset waistcoat, new ricklenburg trowers and a new wo. l hat, but took other clothes with him. It is supposed he has gone towards Baltimore. If taken up 20 miles from Alexandria I will pay 15 dollars, and if more than 50 miles 20 dollars reward and all reasonable charges. CHAS. JAMIESON. August 15. d2w
Genuine Port Wine. Just received per brig Commerce, captain Baldwin, from Oporto, and will commence landing this afternoon, 90 Quarter casks Port Wine, 50 ditto, ditto, such as is usually shipped to the London Market, for sale by J. & T. VOWELL. June 11. d
100 Barrels of Prime Pork, 10 Hds. Molasses, A quantity of coarse Liverpool and Cadiz Salt, Nova Scotia & English Grindstones Also.—A few packages of superfine Cloths and Cashmeres by the package, of piece, on very low terms, and 6 cases fel. Hats. Wm. HODGSON. June 10. d
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 23d August next, A two story Frame HOUSE, situated in an alley leading to the Market Square, commonly called Gretter's alley. Said House and Lot is encumbered with annual rent of 4l. 2s. All other particulars are unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will wish to view the property. The terms of sale are cash. Sally Clements, Geo. Gretter, Chas. Gretter. N. B. Should the day prove unfavorable, it will be sold the next fair day. July 27. d3teods
Just Received and for Sale, Per the schooner John, capt. Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges: Likewise, Spice Salmon in kegs, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of Groceries, Fruits & Nuts. THOS. SIMMS. August 15. d
Just received and for Sale, Per the schooner John, captain Tupman, Large Sweet Oranges. Likewise, first quality Cyder Vinegar for pickles, a few quintals old Dumb Fish, a parcel of Smithfield Bacon Hams, R. Island Cheese, a few boxes excellent Lemons, and a general assortment of Groceries, Fruits & Nuts. A. WILLIS. August 13. d
R. and J. GRAY, Have just received a large supply of Writing Paper & Quills. August 11. d

THEATRE.
On Thursday Evening, Aug. 18, WILL BE PERFORMED, A celebrated Comedy, called SPEED THE PLOUGH.
To which will be added (for the first time in this Theatre) a favorite Musical Entertainment, called.
THE SIXTY-THIRD LETTER.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at 7 o'clock precisely.
Box 6s. Pitt 4s6.
Subscribers are respectfully informed their tickets will be left at Mr Tho- mas's book store.
The new Comedies of DELAYS and BLUNDERS, and the MARRIAGE PROMISE are in prepa- ration.
August 17.
Matthew Eaken
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he will keep ICE CREAMS
With all kinds of Confectionaries and Fruits,
in a BOOTH adjoining the THEATRE, during the time of performance this season.
August 9.
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Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's Sales, 5 boxes Castor Hats at a credit of 60 days.
23 frails of fresh Almonds, 8 hogsheads Rum, at a credit of 60 days,
And a quantity of Windsor Chairs, &c P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 17.
For Sale,
A healthy, stout, young Negro Wo- man. Enquire of the Printer.
August 3.
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For Sale,
At PUBLIC AUCTION, On Monday the 22d of August, at five o'clock in the afternoon, on the pre- mises,
An elegant three story
BRICK HOUSE,
on King street, which has never been oc- cupied. Also,
Four Lots of Ground on the same street. The above property is in fee simple, and clear of every incumbrance whatever.
The terms will be made known at the time of sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 10.
dds
Public Sale.
On Monday 22d inst. at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the house of Mr. Wm. Wiggins, in King street, between St. Asaph and Washing- ton streets,
The following Articles :
Viz.
1 Gold Watch and Chain, Silver Table and Tea Spoons, Cream Ewer,
1 Feather Bed, Bedstead, and Bed- ding,
Mahogany Dining and Card Tables, Looking Glasses, Windsor Chairs, & fundry other articles—part of the estate of the late Margaret Wilson, deceased.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
August 10.
Attention!
The Members of the EPSQM Jockey Club are desired to meet at Gadsby's Hotel on Saturday the 20th of August, at 11 o'clock. Members will take notice, that on this day several gentlemen wishing to become members will be ballotted for.—Gentlemen Sportsmen of Maryland are in- vited to attend.
August 12.
FLAX SEED.
The highest price given for Flax Seed.
A. Smith & Son.
(a 5 d)
FROM THE BALANCE.
A POLITICAL CATECHISM.
[Concluded.]
Question. What is the standard of freedom by which the press is and ought to be guided, as it respects the character and measures of Mr. Jefferson?
Answer. As it respects that august personage, the excommunicated "sect" is, as yet, allowed a very licentious indul- gence; inasmuch as no previous restraint is laid on the press, by binding federal printers, while unconvicted of crime, to keep the peace and to their good behav- ior. A great apostle of liberty, who contemplates the beauties of the goddess, with ineffable rapture and daily kneels at her altar and kisses her shrine, in vain at- tempted such a restraint. Mortifying defeat! Ah, the blindness of certain judges! They had not far enough advan- ced in the "march of sentiment" to per- ceive the necessity and salutary nature of such a measure.
Q. On what ground was the previous restraint attempted?
A. It was attempted on the ground of the statute of Edward third, a great and worshipful king of England; who lived nearly five centuries ago—indeed long be- fore any printing press had been known. A most luminous period that was, when all business in England was done in French and Latin, and the English tongue was scarcely spoken. Yet neither the reason- ableness of the thing, nor the antiquity of the precedent availed. The motion was rejected, tho' pressed with all the pathetic eloquence that ever inspired a tongue de- voted to liberty's sacred cause. Blast the disappointment! I wash my hands of it. —Whatever man, with mere individual might, could do, was actually done. If a single arm could have effected it, the free- dom of the press would have been estab- lished on a firm and immovable basis; but some men, who are right in the main need further disciplining.
Q. Is then the inviolability of Mr. Jef- ferson's character and measures, in no manner shielded from the unhallowed touch of federalists?
A. It is, in a manner, (tho' alas! too feebly,) shielded from those vile caitiffs, by the British Common Law. Printers have the licentious indulgence of publishing what they please concerning Mr. Jef- ferson. They are laid under no heavy bonds for their good behaviour: no commissi- oners have been appointed to give a pre- vious licence to political publications.— Indeed, "they order things better in France," that dear land of liberty. Prin- ters here, I say, are allowed to publish whatever they please on politics; liable merely to fines, bonds and imprisonment, if they presume to publish aught, that may tend to diminish the character of our august chief, or of the other officers of government, whom he delighteth to ho- nour.
Q. May not printers publish prove- able truths against the administration, with- out incurring punishment?
A. No: such an indulgence would lead to the most fatal consequences, and is not to be suffered in a free country. It would open a door for intolerable licen- tiousness; it would tend to prostrate go- vernment, by bringing it into contempt; it would expose the faults of great men to vulgar eyes, and might wound their feel- ings. Truth is sharper than a serpent's tooth; it stings and irritates an elevated mind, ten fold more than falsehood. There- fore our wise ancestors, some seven or nine hundred years ago, established it as a max- im, that "the greater the truth, the great- er the libel."
Q. Do you then approve the British government?
A. None can approve it less, or detest it more; it is a system of intolerable op- pression and slavery; it is a mass of rot- ten institutions. To call it a free gov- ernment is an insult upon the human un- derstanding; every good republican is bound to execrate it, and to wish for its speedy downfall: Yet the English com- mon law, as it relates to libels, is, under present circumstances, an excellent wea- pon wherewith to defend the rights of the people; 'tis exactly suited to the condition of this country.
Q. In case that Mr. Jefferson should betray and sacrifice the dearest interests of the nation, and that the facts relating to his perfidy should be capable of being fully substantiated by proof; might they not be published with impunity?
A. Such a thing is impossible. The
English have a maxim, that "the king can do no wrong;" 'tis stupid to say this of a king; but Mr. Jefferson has more wisdom, more virtue, more honour, than all the kings have put together, who reign in Christendom. He betray and sacrifice the interest of the nation! The supposi- tion is blasphemy.
Q. Inasmuch as the angels of light be- came foul apostates, it is surely not im- possible that even Mr. Jefferson may err and do wrong; and if such an incident should exist and the public should thereby be greatly endangered, ought not the peo- ple to know it?
A. It would be best that the people should not know it: the publication of such intelligence would light up the torch of sedition; it would diminish the peo- ple's confidence in their chief magistrate, and would estrange their hearts from his sacred person.
Q. Should a printer publish any fact of this kind, together with substantial do- cuments in proof; what must be the con- sequence?
A. The presumptuous wretch must be indicted, and punished according to law.
Q. Should he produce in court twenty substantial witnesses, in proof of his alle- gation, would not this circumstance tend to effect his acquittal?
A. If he should produce in court an hundred witnesses, it could no wise avail him. The bench would not permit them to be sworn: the common law for- bids it.
Q. If Mr. Jefferson should personally appear in court, and acknowledge the fact alleged against him, might not this ex- culpate the publisher?
A. It would in no manner tend to his exculpation, but would really aggravate the offence: it would prove that the alle- gation were a great truth; and conse- quently, that it were a great libel.
Q. Is this then the perfection of li- berty?
A. It is the quintessence, the very marrow of liberty; it is the sacred touch- stone of orthodoxy. Whoever does not believe with all his heart, that to publish all manner of evil against the ex-officers, and also against the second magistrate in the nation, is highly meritorious; and that to publish aught against Mr. Jefferson, (tho' true,) is a damnable sin; whoever does not believe that the Sedition Law, which admitted the truth in evidence, was an act of horrible oppression and tyranny; and that the common law, which punishes truth as severely as it does falsehood, is the best possible security for the freedom of the press; whoever does not believe and openly profess, without any equivocation or mental reservation, all and every of these cardinal points of republican faith, together with all the subordinate doctrines and principles, which have been now de- clared in this catechistical creed—is an infidel, utterly unworthy to be cherish- ed or tolerated in the bosom of our holy church.
CONSISTENCY.
News from Europe.
BOSTON, August 10.
Since our last we have had several ar- rivals from Europe. They furnish Paris papers to the 11th, and London papers to the 18th June.
The prominences of the intelligence are—The surrender of the Electorate of Hanover to the French; the entry of French troops into the German city of Bremen, and the imperial city of Ham- burgh; the confiscation of the British property found therein; the declaration of war by Great Britain against Hol- land; and the capture of a vast number of French and Dutch ships by the British cruisers.
The cause assigned by Buonaparte for the invasion of Hamburgh, is, "his firm resolution to shut up the Elbe, and ex- clude Britain from the only port left her in the north of Germany." The Senate of Hamburgh applied to his Prussian Majesty for his protection; but he ex- presses his "surprise that the Senate should presume that he could, to gratify their most humble supplications, involve him- self and his subjects in a war with France."
The most active preparations for a vin- dictive and sanguinary war were making in France, Holland and Great Britain; while the presses on both sides groaned under their loads of recrimination. In France nothing appeared to be talked of but an invasion of England: To promote which, the citizens, public bodies and vo-
lunteer associations were coming forward with contributions to build ships of the line, frigates, and flat bottomed boats; and contracts were said to be entered into to furnish twelve hundred of the latter by the 1st Aug. to transport an army of 140,000 men across the English channel the 1st calm season after. This expedi- tion Buonaparte has proclaimed; and Cha- tal, his minister of interior, in a circu- lar to the prefects, and nation, of the 1st June, calls on the young men "to join the ranks of the army, that they may learn to conquer, and establish the repose and pro- perty of France on the ruins of the British government." Other public officers have a similar language; and if any reliance to be placed on preparatory movements and appearances, the French will invade some part of the British dominions, this present year.
In England, the Government does not appear to pay the smallest regard to the French threats.—It, however, is aug- menting its naval force by the utmost vi- gour.—The seamen are to be augmented to 120,000 men; and such has been the late unparallelled success of their cruizers, that sailors enter in great numbers.—In one day only, twenty two prizes arrived at Plymouth, nine of which were French and ten Dutch; the other three were neu- trals suspected of having French or Dutch property on board.—The Parlia- ment had granted the usual war taxes, and addresses to the King, approbatory of the war, were signing in all parts of the Kingdom.—In these addresses the city of London had taken the lead. The war appeared very popular with the British people, and the same windows which six- teen months since beamed with "Peace and Plenty" on the Proclamation of peace, blazed on the late celebration of the King's birth day, with representations of "Bellona's car," and "Britons fir- me home."
From a number of circumstances it was apparent the mediation of some of the northern powers to effect a peace, was in activity; but from the temper shewn by the belligerent cabinets, there was very little prospect of its success.
It was reported, that France had de- manded that Denmark should prevent English vessels passing the Sound.
NORFOLK, August 11.
We hear dispatches were received by the Collector of this port, by the Mary, Capt. Howat, said to be of great im- portance to the United States, from Mr. Pinckney, our Ambassador at Madrid, addressed to the Secretary of State, which were forwarded to Washington by Thurs- day's mail.
Arrived in Hampton Roads (bound to Baltimore,) the Barque Prude, captain Ramsay, 52 days from Londonderry. Left there the ship Stafford, of and bound to Philadelphia; and ship Serpent, of and bound to Baltimore. Capt. Ramsay, fearful of having his passengers pressed, put them ashore at Chingu-teague. Pro- visions were high—Meal 21 1/4d, per peck of 10 lbs; beef 9 guineas per tierce; barrel Staves 25 guineas per M.
Arrived the British sloop John and Robert, capt. Morris, 7 days from Ber- nuda.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18.
THE SHOWMAN.
NUMBER II.
AS it is usual, (no matter about the fact) for all performers in public, to ac- knowledge the applause of their audience, so I, your humble Snowman, abundantly encouraged, and highly recompenced, by numerous astonished spectators, on my first exhibition, have again opened my box of wonders. So look, masters, look!
Who, Mr. Showman, is the little man, so busy in command?
That, Master, was once "an unknown, tiny Corsican," but now, a King of Kings —a ruler of rulers. That man, far out- stepping the contending powers of the white and red rose of England, in the days of despotism, can make and unmake Kings, cajole nations, and overrun such as resist his ambition, with fire and sword.
Behold him at Toulon, superintending the mighty armament intended to conquer Egypt—while his ambassador at Constan- tinople is in the very act of "paying the homage of his high consideration," to the supreme lord of the Nile.

In the view to the south, see him cheating the deluded Venetians, with "a shew of liberty which they never more must taste of"—then selling them to the Emperor.
The skirmish you see near the rocks, is the last efforts of the descendants of William Tell, to preserve those liberties which he caused to be procured for this once happy country. Upon this partial fight depended the fate of Switzerland, which now, alas! is little better than a section of France.
Mark his arrival, with a formidable fleet, and his invincible legions in Malta, driving the unoffending Knights, once the champions of the world, into misery. Even here the project of the subjugation of Egypt—thence, to despoil the East, was still locked in this Corsican's breast. His squadron's, upon the signal, fall upon the unsuspecting Egyptians, and a war declared as the ally of the Grand Seigneur, on the rebellious part of his subjects. See the sin of unprovoked aggression, and prepare for a view of the end of his projects.
The next is a view of Italy, overrun with the troops of the Corsican. See the towns sacked, or put under requisition—the luxuriant vineyards laid waste, with rapine, plunder, and all the concomitant aggravations of a ferocious band of robbers. The fallibility of the Pope is displayed in his doing homage to the Corsican, which the poor old man could not long survive. View the kingdom of Naples abandoned by its King, hitherto happy and beloved by his subjects, seeking an asylum in the floating batteries of Britain. Spain obliged to submit to become tributary to the Corsican Alexander.—Portugal also, acceding to any terms he chose to impose.
Again view the Nile—hear the British thunder overtake and stop his career. On the approach of the gallant NELSON, he, in his turn, trembles. He sees his powerful armada burnt, sunk, blown up, or captured. Tho' moored and prepared for triumph, his admiral is blown into the air, while two or three crippled ships "crowned themselves with glory," in a well conducted retreat. The hero's lucky stars prevented his sharing the honor of his admiral. His fate was reserved for disgrace. A young and gallant seaman, of the purest English blood, oft repulsed him in his great and favorite enterprise—drove him, with British tars and marines, from Jean de Acre, doomed to fall.
The invincible legions of France broken—their fleet destroyed—the Corsican took French leave, of those friends whom he had led to their fate. Taking a few favorites, he silently embarked on board a small vessel, whose insignificance attracted not the notice of the conquerors, "he ran the gauntlet" through the British squadrons and escaped.
The forlorn remains of this prodigious armament soon fell a prey to the British, and, of one hundred thousand fighting men no more escaped death or capture than the wretched few who fled in the confusion of defeat.
Little dismayed, on his return he, like Cromwell, seized the reins of government of astonished France; and, through his trumpet, blown by an apostate Bishop, dictated laws to the continent of Europe, and attacked even the freedom of the British press, with which he had feigned a peace.
I leave this man again to the British seaman, whose vengeance he hath again brought upon his head—and produce before you his EMPRESS!
The widowed fair, who united her second destiny with the Corsican; behold her surrounded with the pomp and magnificence of a court, far exceeding that of Louis the Great, or all the riches of the Eastern world.
See this haughty woman of plebeian extract, arrogating to herself the distinction shown to a lawful and beloved Queen. Far distant was her chance, in the vicissitudes of a revolution, to share a diadem—"far from the court and the tumultuous city," nature once placed this homely dame. Now view her "gorgeous palaces and solemn temples," erected upon the foundation of liberty and equality! See her nose turned up at a royal prince, for presuming to compliment her, without observing the etiquette of obtaining leave to address her, by first flattering her routine of ladies of the bed chamber, or those in waiting. Again, see her bridled chin to the young nobles of England, whom
* Sir Sidney Smith.
curiosity hath drawn to view this fair paragon of Liberty and Equality. "Vive la Republique."
And now, my good customers, I have shown you enough for your money; but, come again, and you shall see—
Such fine fights, such rare sights, you never saw, All in my Raree-Show—my Raree-Show.
The English have completely blockaded up the ports of France and Holland, while the British Channel is covered with their ships of war. Before Buonaparte makes good his promised descent on Ireland, we suppose he will get out of his own ports, or he cannot well get in to those of his enemy.
Captain Greenough arrived at Newburyport, the 5th instant, in 22 days from Point Petre, informs that a few days previous to his sailing all the stores were shut, and all the whites able to bear arms were ordered on the parade, and enrolled for soldiers in defence of the island.—Equipments of privateers, were making ready, but as nothing official had been received from France, no Commission could be granted.
Copy of a letter from Lord Hawkesbury to Mr. King; dated May 19th, 1803. Downing Street, May 19th, 1803.
Sir, Having laid before the King your letter of the 15th of this month, in which you inform me, that a treaty was signed at Paris on the 30th of last month, by the Plenipotentiaries of America and France, by which the complete sovereignty of the town and territory of New Orleans, as well as of all Louisiana, has been acquired by the United States;—I have received His Majesty's commands to express to you the pleasure with which his Majesty has received this intelligence, and to add, that his Majesty regards the care which has been taken to frame this Treaty as not to infringe any right of Great Britain in the navigation of the Mississippi as the most satisfactory evidence of a disposition on the part of the Government of the United States, correspondent to that which His Majesty entertains, to promote and improve that harmony and good understanding which so happily subsists between the two countries, and which are so conducive to their mutual benefit. I have it also in command to assure you Sir, that the sentiments which you have expressed in making this communication, are considered by his Majesty's Government as an additional proof of that cordiality and confidence which you have uniformly manifested in the whole course of your public mission, and which have so justly entitled you to the esteem and regard of His Majesty's Government.
I desire you to accept the assurance of the distinguished consideration with which I have the honor to be, &c.
HAWKESBURY. Rufus King, Esq. Sec. &c. &c.
Lord Hawkesbury appears to very great advantage in his diplomatic correspondence with Otto and Merry. Never was there exhibited to the world a more glowing picture of temper, wisdom, justice, and moderation, wrestling with fury, frantic insolence, craft, and political fraud, that the whole of the correspondence displays. While in the very first quarter of the new peace, they were making preparations for a treacherous stroke and getting the harbours of the empire founded. While one hand was clutched in the friendly embrace of England, was the other stealing a dagger behind to stab her in the back. Now that they are at war therefore, it is to be prayed that the sword may never be sheathed till that scourge of the world shall be disabled from doing further mischief.—Till they have put down
"That vast gigantic spectre striding on Though murmuring thunders and a waste of clouds. With dreadful action. Black as night his brow Relentless frowns involv'd. His savage limbs With sharp impatience violent he writh'd As through convulsive fury. And his hand Arm'd with a scorpion lash full oft he rais'd In madness."
(Chastleton Courier.)
The opinion which every honest man of common sense entertains at this day of Demagogues, is just the same which the good and wise of antiquity held of them. Solon, the great Athenian, compared the people to the sea, and the demagogues and
popular orators to the winds—for the sea, said he, would be calm and quiet, if the winds did not trouble it. We who have lived to witness the French revolution, and to see what we now see in America, can think no worse of those mischievous tools of the devil, demagogues, than the wisest and honestest man of antiquity knew them to be from his own experience.
ibid. "A public debt is a public curse"—say the Jacobins: yet an extra session of Congress is called to add fifteen millions of dollars to that public debt; which will increase it to upwards of one hundred millions of dollars. And for what is this increase? For the jurisdiction of a region of land covered with Indians; at the time too when the United States have on hand, which they cannot sell no less than two hundred and thirty five millions of acres—enough to form ten States as large as Massachusetts; and a jurisdiction too, which the ceder, at the time of cession, had no more physical power to convey, than the devil had the land he offered to give the Saviour of the world. New Orleans, we admit, would have been worth part of the money, were it not that we had just as good right to use that island for all the purposes for which it can be useful to us, before, as since the cession. In 1795, this right was guaranteed to the United States by a solemn treaty; or the assignment of an equivalent establishment on another part of the banks of the Mississippi. New Orleans, therefore, is out of the question. The truth is,—France wanted money; and she has long been in the habit of laying nations under tribute by force or fraud. During the last war, finding she could not intimidate nor cajole the American Administrations, she plundered the citizens of the United States of near twenty millions of dollars. In this war, she plays the game of cajole with better success, and under the pretence of ceding a tract of wild land, replenishes her almost exhausted coffers with fifteen millions of dollars! This is a "ruse de cabinet" with a vengeance; and, however, the clawbacks of the present administration may pretend to the contrary, the world will see the flimsiness of the pretence, and expostulate accordingly. [Boston Centinel.]
In the debate in the British House of Commons, the 24th May, Mr. Whitebread, asked, "for what purpose they were going to war?" In answer, Mr. Dundas said, "we are going to war with Malta,—not for Malta only, but for Egypt—not only for Egypt, but for India,—not only for India, but for the integrity of the British Empire—not only for the integrity of the British Empire, but for the cause of justice, good faith, and freedom all over the world." ibid.
Perhaps our democrats will say, that as Mr. Jefferson has the peculiar knack of making a small sum go a great way in the payment of private debts he can, by applying the same rule to the payment of public monies, render the purchase of Louisiana a cheap bargain. If so, then, if £3 10 will pay a debt of £50. * including eight year's interest, how much will the payment of 15,000,000 dollars require; the result of this simple question will shew the true principle of democratic calculation, and prove that the Louisiana purchase is not so bad a bargain as some may have imagined.
(Lansingburgh Gaz.) * Vide account of a payment made by a certain great man to Gabriel Jones.
An approved remedy for bilious or other fevers.
Any person being seized with the symptoms, should take immediately a dose of Tartar Emetic and work it off with a large portion of warm water or cammomile tea, to clear the stomach and eradicate the bile; then let the person bathe in hot water, spirits, and vinegar, for a considerable time, to force a perspiration; put him to bed, give him as much as he can drink of boneset tea, place hot bricks to his feet and back, and repeat the bathing until the person finds himself free from fever or pain.
N. B. The above remedy, when applied, has never been known to fail.
Anecdote of Johnson, and a cure for a Scolding Wife.
A Lady of the Doctor's acquaintance observing to him that a certain friend of theirs could not be very happy at home
tho' he was so good a companion abroad; for that every one knew that Mrs. — was not blest with the sweetest temper in the world—and yet, continued the lady, he bears it very patiently—"Why madam," replied Johnson, "he does not know when she whispers; when a door has creaked for a fortnight, you may observe that the owner would not give six pence to have it oiled."
BALLAST.
120 to 160 Tons, on board the ship Abiona from New York, discharging at Merchants' Wharf. Apply to the Captain on board.
August 18. d
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of Alexandria county court, in the district of Columbia at the last June term; and the last will and testament of Lewis Hipkins, deceased,
Will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 22d day of September next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls, all the REAL ESTATE of the said Lewis Hipkins, to wit:
One undivided third part of 207 acres of LAND, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French Burr Mill Stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a Brewery and Distillery, Miller's House, a Brewer and Distiller's House, and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the day of sale.
A tract of LAND in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hipkins, has a right of dower in the aforesaid property.
The Sale will commence at twelve o'clock.
Phil. R. Fendall, Robert Young, } Ex'ors. Wm. Waters, } August 18. d
The Constables—
Are requested to look out for a Negro Girl of the following description, who ran away on Tuesday last, on being detected in various little frauds, and has since been seen lurking about the streets of Alexandria, her name is
MOLLY,
belonging to the parish of Norfolk County, and who, a family brought from thence to nurse their child during their visit here. She is about 14 years of age, of a dark colour, and has lost the first joint of the fore finger of her right hand. Had on a striped calico gown, an Osnaburg bib, a faded green petticoat, and appears very simple and stupid.
It would be an act of kindness to a stranger, in the Constables immediately looking out for this girl, and they shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, on bringing her to the printer of this paper.
It is strongly suspected that some free people of colour have been tampering with and enticing the girl from her duty; and, therefore highly probable that she is harboured by some of those people—such, and all others are hereby warned from so doing.
The family alluded to, are in great want of a house wench—for whom they will give good wages by the week or month.
August 17.
Wanted Immediately,
AN OVERSEER. A single man, who can come well recommended, to take charge of the Mount Washington estate, for the remainder of the year. Apply one mile this side of the Geo. Town Ferry.
Mount Washington, July 20. 22W2W

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES  EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannabs, Allabad Emerty, Seepore Bastahs, Niugga Mamoody, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hhfs.  Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 1. eo
Bruff's  Patent Teeth Extractor, By means of which the operation of tooth drawing is rendered infinitely easier, safer, and more expeditious than by any other method hitherto discovered. The subscriber having purchased the  Exclusive Right to the use of the above instrument, for the district of Alexandria, offers his ser- vices to those who may need assistance in that line.  CHARLES DOUGLASS. Harper's wharf, Prince street, August 1. eo4w
United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia Dis- trict, May Term, 1803.
Under a Decree of the said  Court, are the Commissioners will ex-  pose to public sale, for ready money, on  the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday  the 19th day of August next, That valuable and extensive
F A R M, called Mount Salus, alias Millthorpe, ly- ing in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolfe Trap runs; containing by deed 550 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The mansion house is on a high, healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water. The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, 2 brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18, walled with stone and divided into two apart- ments. There are several small build- ings, near the mansion house and gar- den. There are, also, a valuable mer- chant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, miller's house and overseer's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two story high, half the lower story of stone, the other part of wood, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr and one pair of Cologne stones, three bolting cloths al- most new, one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for mashing grain, and troughs fixed round the whole these constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to advan- tage in the said house. The waters of Wolf Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country customers, or pur- chasing wheat, is excelled by none in the county or neighbourhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria or George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every de- scription, and about 19 miles from Wash- ington. The land is fertile and produc- tive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement from the use of plaster of Paris. There are upwards of 1000 pan- els of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belong- ing to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made ying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that every per- son wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of an opportunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale, capt. James Wiley, residing near the land, will show the premises, and also a plat of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale. Charles Little, James Wiley, Jas. Douglass. July 19. eods For Sale, A handsome FORTE PIANO. Ap- ply to THOS. PATTEN.
ALEX. SMITH and SON  HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig RACHEL, from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in  IRISH LINEN, Some excellent Irish PORK in hhds. and bls. a few hhds.  IRISH OAT MEAL, and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE, which they will sell low for Cash. July 28. eo
WM. HARISHORNE  HAS REMOVED his store and counting room, to the south side of Kirk's wharf, lower end of Wolfe street.  He will sell or rent, his store on Hooe's wharf, with the pri- vilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage. The house is 75 feet long, 22 feet wide and two stories high, lined throughout, and granaries fixed on the 2d and 3d floors. Marine Insurance shares, Potomac shares, or lots in this town or its vicinity will be taken in payment.
For sale, A three story Brick House in King street, next above Bennett and Watts's. A small house, with a lot 28 feet front on Water street, adjoining Major Mun- caster's. This lot is about 90 feet deep, has the privilege of an alley on the north side and east end. A number of lots in good situations in this town to sell or rent.  For sale, Philadelphia loaf and lump sugar, Pine and coarse salt, Philadelphia and Swedish bar iron, Plaster of Paris by the bushel or ton, Indian meal, shorts, bran, rye meal, hay in bundles. 8th Mo. 5th. eo
PAINTING. THE subscriber respectfully informs the public in general that he has become a resident of this town where he professes the following branches in the art of Painting and Drawing. Portraits in Oil and Crayons, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Free Masons Aprons on Silk or Leather and other implements belonging to the craft. Also, Stands of Colours for Regiments and Companies painted and decorated in the most elegant manner.
GLIDING Executed in the best manner. N. B. Signs for country merchants, inn keepers, and others executed in such a man- ner that they may be carried to any dis- tance without danger of injury and with very little trouble, on the most moderate terms.
DRAWING. HE will open a school for teaching young ladies Drawing and Painting in water colours and crayons, as soon as a sufficient number subscribe. He will also punctually attend on ladies who with pa- tterns drawn for Tambouring, Embroide- ry, Toilet Tables & other Needle work. Apply at his lodgings in Water street, nearly opposite the Vendue Store and first door south of Col. Hooe's.
F. KEMMELMEYER.  An Apprentice wanted to the a-  bove business. June 27. eo
Fifty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY on the 10th of July, a Negro man named LEWIS: he is 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, well set, dark complexion; has a scar on his forehead which, I think, comes down between his eyes; is bow legged, and has a scar on one of his feet, between the toes, occasioned by the cut of an ax: he can read and write a little, has a very bold look, talks free and sensibly, and, at times, assumes a confidence when speak- ing, that would induce some to suppose that what he said was the truth: he speaks Dutch a little, and I expect has a pass, as he been in Alexandria where he went under the name of Lewis Hurley. When he eloped he had on a long, blue cloth coat, red waistcoat, and reddish coloured pantaloons, a high crown'd hat, band and buckle; I believe his other clothing were home made. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail, so that I get him again, on giving informa- tion to Messrs. S. Croudson and Co. Alex- andria, with reasonable charges if bro't home. ROGER ABBOTT, Culpepper County, Virginia. All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harbouring or carrying off said fellow at their peril. July 28. 1aw3t
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hhds. & bls. Ten tiers fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.  They have on hand, 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bls. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscatel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaster, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. eo2w
John Gardner Ladd  HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Seal Leather, Beef and Pork, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bls. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, Writing Paper, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. June 2. 1
Just Published, And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents,  A TREATISE  On Practical Farming: Embracing particularly the following sub- jects, viz. The use of Plaster of Paris, with Direc- tions for using it; and general Obser- vations on the use of other Manures. On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and Farming in General. By John A. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer May 31. 22w
THOMAS SIMMS  HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR  SALE,  Fresh from Lisbon, in a short pas-  sage by the sch'r Rachel, Hacker, A few boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts. Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy. Excellent salt shell'd Almonds, Do. Prunes, Do. Raisins, by the box, Do. Figs and Filberts, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Wine, Loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers, Gin casks empty and full, as may be desired, A quantity of well cured Bacon, Venison Hams, Pork, (1 hog to the bl.) Fish by the bl. &c. &c. July 16. d
JUST RECEIVED,  And for sale by the subscriber, at his store  on Union street, Large Lisbon Lemons by the box, English Walnuts by the frail or pound, Fine large Prunes and Figs, Fresh Limes. By the Little Poll, from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Ap- ples. Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle, First quality Chewing Tobacco,  With most of the Good Things  of this life, if you will but Turn the  Corner.
A. WILLIS.  For Sale AT THE VENDUE STORE, A few boxes Essence of Spruce, with directions how to make the Beer. THOS. PATTEN.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Co- lumbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of the said County, Letters of Ad- ministration with the will annexed, on the personal estate of Margaret Wilson, late of the said County, deceased. All per- sons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub- scriber, at or before the twenty seventh day of July next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded the benefit of the said estate. WILLIAM WIGGINS,  Administrator, with the Will annexed, of  Margaret Wilson. August 1. 111121
JOSEPH BILLING, ORGAN BUILDER & PIANO FOR- TE MAKER,  Opposite Mr. Robert Young's store, lower  end of King Street, Alexandria, Most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place that he makes Church, Chamber, and Barrel Organs, organized Piano-Forces, and Pi- ano-Forces of all qualities. He hopes that the stability of his work, and the moderation of his charges, will gain him the patronage of the public. Repairs and tunes in town and country. June 24. 111121
Robert & John Gray, King Street,  Have just received from N. York,  An additional assortment of  BOOKS, of which the following are a part: Dr. Lettsome's Hints, design- ed to promote Beneficence, Temperance and Medical Science, 3 vols. 8vo. boards, Federalist, 2 vols. 8vo. calf gilt; the same in sheep. Leland's Translation of the Oration of Demosthenes, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt. Dabson's Life of Petrarch, do. do. Davinci on Painting, 8vo. Letters of Junius, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt, with elegant heads of the principal characters mentioned in the work. Public Characters, or Contemporary Bi- ography, 8vo. Public Characters, for 1802 and 1803, boards. Adventures of Telemachus, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt. Thompson's Seasons, with fine plates, calf, gilt. Lady's Monthly Museum, ornamented with beautiful engravings of Fashion for every Month in the Year, 9 vols. 12mo. calf, gilt. German Theatre, 6 vols. calf, gilt Young Gentleman and Lady's Maga- zine, 2 vols. 8vo. Beloe's Translation of the History of Herodotus, with notes, 4 vols. 8vo. Lord Kames's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo. Thalaba, the Destroyer, a metrical ro- mance, by Robert Southey, 2 vols. 12mo. Thompson's Pictures of Poetry, 12mo. The Enchanted Plants, fine plates, calf, gilt. Pleasure and pains of Memory, do. do. Belles Lettres Repository for 1801, '2 and '3; fine hot pressed, ornamented with plates. Gifford's Baviad and Maviad, 12mo. boards. Evan's Essays on the action for money had and received, on the Law of Insur- ances, and on the Law of Bills of Ex- change and Promissory Notes, 8vo. Taylor's Reports, 8vo. Porcupine's Works, 2 vols. 8vo. Folio, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gile and plain; common Prayer Books, gilt and plain; Watt's Psalms & Hymns, large and small; do. bound in Morocco, Wallace on Diseases. Townsend's Guide to Health. Brown's Elements of Medicine. John Bell's Anatomy, And a great number of other articles too numerous to insert in an advertisement. July 27. d
Wanted to Purchase, A Negro Girl from 10 to 13 years of age. A liberal price will be given for one well recommended. Enquire of the Printer. August 8. 66r