Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-11-12 00:00:00

M. Carlson  Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1802.
[No. 598.]
Sale by Auction.
On SATURDAY.
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whisky in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and  A variety of DRY GOODS. 
THOS. PATTON, Auctioneer. November 9.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds and bds.  White and brown soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kerfimeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Ozanaburgs, Smil deck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Mullin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER, November 9. Vendue-Master.
JANNEY & PATON,
Have just received by the ship Harmony , capt. Crabtree, from Porto Rico, 20 hhds. & 250 barrels first quality Muscovado Sugars,
 Also, on Hand, Molasses, in hhds.  Grenada and Jamaica Rum, in hhds. and barrels,  Catalonia Wine,  N. England Rum, in hhds. & barrels,  Souchong Tea, of a superior quality,  Brown and Castile Soap,  Mould and dipt Candles,  Cogniac Brandy,  Fine and coarse Salt,  Men and women's Shoes,  Queens Ware in crates, assorted,  With a complete assortment of N. England and Russia CORDAGE; East-India and Russia Goods. 
A L S O, 20 Hhds. Berbice Coffee, 40 do. 2d quality Sugar. Oct. 30. d
ADVERTISEMENT.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Owen Roberts to the Subscriber, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the Premises, on Wednesday the 17th day of November, if fair, if not, then the next fair day.
ONE half of that LOT OF GROUND in the city of Washington, lying in square No. 256, and designated in that square by the No. 10, the moiety intended to be sold fronting upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, and jins upon the lot No. 11 in that square, has a front of 24 feet 2 inches and an half, and 91 feet 5 inches deep; upon it is erected a frame Dwelling-House.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee. October 13. dts
Just received, and for SALE by HENRY K. MAY & CO. Corner of King & Union Streets,
 5 pipes 4th proof FRENCH BRANDY,  8 hhds. and 6 barrels, } N. England Rum.  Nov. 8. d6t 
CUTHBERT POWELL,
In addition to his importations by the several vessels from Liverpool, has just received, per the Industry , from London,
 Superfine Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Irish Linens, scarlet Cardinals, yarn and worsted Hosiery, Manchester, ladies fashionable Kid Shoes, &c. &c. &c. 
He has also received this day, from New-York,
 Ticklenburgs, Hessians, German Dowlands, and Russia Disper; all which he offers for Sale by the piece or package, at the lowest prices.  Nov. 1. d2w 
Public Sale.
In Pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Jesse Taylor, deceased, to the subscriber, made to secure a debt due to the Bank of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, upon the Premises, on Saturday the 4th day of December next,
THE FOLLOWING Valuable Property.
A LOT of Ground situated at the South West corner of King and Pitt-Streets, extending on Pitt-Street seventy feet, and thirty-three feet eight inches and an half on King Street; forty three feet of this lot on Pitt Street has a depth of sixty one feet eight and one half inches, and the remainder at the corner of King and Pitt-Streets has a depth of thirty three feet, eight inches and an half, including the House now occupied by Mr. Edmund Dunny.
Terms of sale, one third of the purchase money in six months, one third in twelve months, and the residue in eighteen months.
LUDWELL LEE, Trustee. Nov. 5. dds
ROBERT B. JAMESSON
Has on hand, and offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, at his Store corner of King and Fairfax Streets,
 100 qr. casks of best ENGLISH GUNPOWDER,  VIZ:  F. F. F. Single and Double Battle. 
Also,
 20 Hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar  10 do. 2d do. do. do.  40 Bags Green Coffee,  15 do Spinning Cotton,  8 Pipes Cogniac Brandy,  Jamaica, Grenada, and New-England Rum,  Holland Gin, and Peach Brandy,  India Arrack, & 6 years old Irish Whiskey,  Loaf Sugar, 
 Madeira,  Sherry,  Port,  Lisbon,  Catalonia,  Frontiniac,  Fayal,  Teneriffe, and  Malaga 
 Pimento, Nutmegs, Cloves, Mace,  Cinnamon, Cassia, Cayenne & Black Pepper,  fine Chewing Tobacco, Godfroids warranted Segars,  Vanilla Beans, Ground Ginger,  short Pipes in kegs and boxes,  Glauber Salts, Madder, Copperas, Dixon's Mustard, Capres, Anchovies, Olives, Green Pickles, and Ketchup. 
 Imperial,  Hysan,  Young Hysan,  Hysan Skin, and  Souchong 
 Raisins in boxes and jars,  Almonds, Prunes, Mould Candles, White, Brown, and Castile Soap,  Starch, Fig Blue, Wrapping Paper,  Olive Oil in flasks and black bottles,  Noyeau; Demijohns assorted from 3 to 6 gallons,  Leiperts and Hamilton's Snuff in bladders and bottles,  refined Salt Petre, and a few bags of Pear Barley.  Oct. 25. d2m 
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Capt. John Hand, master of the sloop Hiland , did on or about the 16th day of March, in the year 1801, receive on board said vessel, 11 CHESTS of TEA, shipped by Messrs. Cranston, Alexander & Co. merchants, residing in Philadelphia, and consigned to me, among which there was one Chest of Imperial Tea, which fell short in the weight two pounds, and at the same time I charged the said John Hand for Tea taken out of said Chest to that amount, which I did thro' heat of passion; and I now come forward for the satisfaction of Capt. Hand, to show that he is a man for whom I have the greatest veneration, and I believe that his public as well as private character is unimpeachable and am truly sorry that I should ever have implicated him in so serious a charge.
THOMAS CRUSE. Nov. 10. d3t
Public Sale.
On Friday the 12th inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold, The three-story BRICK-HOUSE adjoining Messrs. Ricketts, Newton & Co's. Warehouse, on Fairfax street.
And, at the same time will be sold, About 5 ACRES of LAND, on the Commons. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. Nov. 10.
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has imported in the CATHERINE , ERUTUS and FELICITY from Liverpool, and INDUSTRY from London, a large and general Assortment of FALL GOODS,
 Consisting of Superfine, refines and all qualities and colours 6 grs. & 7 grs. Cloths, Plaines, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Friezes, Kendal Cottons, Half Thicks, white Serges, spotted Swanfkins, Welsh Plains, Swanfdowns, Toiletans, Rose Blankets, striped Blanketing, Bearskins Fearnought, Woolen, Worsted, Cotton & silk Hosiery; scarlet Cloaks; Calicoes, Mullins & Mullin Handkerchiefs; fancy Cords, Fustians, Jeans, Dimities, Bed Ticking, Durants, Calimancoes, Wildbores, Bombazetts, Bombazeens, Camblets, Laces & Edgings; Silk Handkerchiefs, fashionable Straw & Chip Hats, Gimps, white and coloured Threads, &c. &c. 
A L S O, An Assortment of Hardware and Cutlery. Nov. 2. d6t03w
JAMES WILSON, Has received, by the Industry , from London, an extensive Assortment of FALL GOODS, Which will be offered for Sale immediately, by the piece or package. Also, by the above Vessel, Seven pipes and 18 hhds. genuine old Port Wine, two years in bottles. Nov. 1. d
POCKET-BOOKS.
COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cales, Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Asses skin Tablets Nov. 9. d
WILLIAM HODGSON. Has received by the Brutus , from Liverpool, an assortment of FALL GOODS. He has also on hand, A choice parcel of Grenada Rum, Liverpool fine Salt, bottled London Brown Stout, Porter in casks, 6 doz. each old, Port Wine in bottles, a ton of Sheathing Paper and a quantity of Grindstones. Oct. 15. d
ADVERTISEMENT.
On Monday the 29th day of this present month, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Redhill, in Fairfax County at the plantation of the late George Hunter, dec'd, will be sold to the highest bidder at a short credit which will be made known on the day of sale. The purchasers giving bonds and approved security,
All the perishable effects of the said deceased,
Consisting of EXCELLENT Household & Kitchen Furniture,
 A number of books, heres, cows, hogs & waggon, cart, farming utensils, &c.  Together with a 
Coachee and Harness, In tolerable repair, a watch, and an Eight-Day Clock. The sale will commence at eleven o'clock.
GEORGE BEARD, Administrator. N. B. Any persons who may buy, and fail to give security as above, the things will be sold again at their risk, neither will they be benefited by the sale. G. B. Nov. 11 d3t raw2w
JOHN GARDNER LADD, Has for Sale,
 Loaf and brown Sugars,  Rum, Molasses, Coffee,  Brandy and Gin, eva, cherry,  Malaga, and } WINES.  Mead ira,  Russia Sheeting and Dock,  India Cotton,  A few boxes fine and coarse hats,  A great variety of shoes,  Cotton and Wool Cards,  B & American Playing Cards,  Soap and Candles,  Corse and fine Salt,  Red Seal Leather,  James River manufactured Tobacco,  Cordage, Paper, Glass, Alum,  Cheese, Codfish, Shad, and Herring,  Hysan, } TEAS.  Hysan Shulan, Souchong, and Bohea  Refined Salt Petre,  Cordia's in barrels,  Sweet Oil in boxes, Spermaceti, ditto.  Fresh Chocolate in boxes, &c. &c.  Also, about 50 hhds. Potomac TOBACCO.  Nov. 11. d 
FOR NEW-YORK,
The Schooner ENTERPRIZE. For Freight or Passage apply to Captain MITCHEL, or R. B. JAMESSON. Nov. 2. d
For Freight or Charter, The Brigantine EAGLE, Burthen 176 tons, 10 months old, an excellent staunch vessel, completely equipped and sails fast. For Sale on board said Brig, 2500 bushels Liverpool SALT, and a few chaldrons British Coals.— Apply to J. G. LADD, or to Captain Teny on board, at Prince Street wharf. Oct. 29. d
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from Mount Washington, a yellow and white HOUND DOG, with a bushy Tail, named ROYAL. He had a long Chain about his neck, when he escaped. Whoever will return him to the Subscriber, at Mount Washington, 1 mile this side of George Town ferry, shall receive the above Reward.
WILLIAM SPENCE. Mount-Washington, Nov. 4. d JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. HAVE received a considerable addition to their assortment per the Industry , capt. McKenzie, from London. Nov. 2. d

No. XVIII.
IN the wise economy of nature, there is a remarkable correspondence between the common standard of human capacity and the general business of life; info- much that a general enlargement, as well as a contraction of the natural capacities of mankind, while continuing in this world, would be destructive to their interests. The first would set them above the neces- sary business of life, while the last would reduce them below it; and in either case, the whole world would become a scene of wretchedness. While a necessary degree of intellect is dispensed to all, the splen- did gifts of genius have been dealt out with a sparing hand. The world has seen but one Homer. The British nation has reared only one Newton, one Milton, one Shakespeare. Each of them, in his re- spective department, stands alone and unri- valled.
But let not a blind presumption impute this frugal economy, in the bestowment of genius, either to impotence, or to a want of benevolence, in the great First Cause. With Him it is as easy to create a Homer or a Newton as to create a worm; nor is it possible that the Father of exhaustless light should grudge to impart intellect. — The plan of nature is fraught with un- measureable goodness towards her frail children. In the chain that extends im- mensely, from the verge of nothing up to- ward the infinite ALL, Man occupies one link: and, if he should be, in point of capacity, essentially different from what he is, this link, would be deranged. If mankind were generally endowed with the capacious intellect of Newton, or with the creative fancy of Shakespeare, while they would be "feeding on thought," & rapt in profound contemplations; or while they would be forming and combining, in their minds, innumerable gay and spi- ritely images, there would be no man to till the ground; — the agricultural and mechanical employments upon which life depends, would be despised and neglected, and such a generation of philosophers and poets would soon be devoured by meagre famine. Therefore, while those splendid talents have been kindly denied to men, which, were they generally bestowed would render them insubordinate, discontented and wretched, they have been en- dowed with such an average portion of in- tellect, as qualifies them for subsisting on the planet they are destined to inhabit. Idiots excepted, all are endowed with the germ of abilities, sufficient for rendering them useful in some necessary department of life.
Now, in the business of education, it is prudent to follow the order and footsteps of nature. The visionary scheme of con- verting the great mass of mankind into philosophers, is deserving of no other notice than that of ridicule and contempt. Were this to be effected, the order of nature would be deranged; the necessary labori- ous occupations of life would be contem- plated; and misery and destruction would be the inevitable consequence. Any one is well learned, whose learning is fully ade- quate to his business. It is no disparage- ment or inconvenience to a farmer, a mechanic, or even a merchant, that he is not able to solve a problem in Euclid, or to construe Homer, or Virgil; — that he is an adept, neither in Newton's sys- tem of philosophy, nor in Belles-Letters. If his learning be competent to all the bu- siness of his particular calling, and to the various relations he stands in, toward his maker and toward society, it is sufficient- ly extensive.
Any kind of learning, that is entirely foreign from one's business, is not only use- less but may be very hurtful. If a far- mer, whose livelihood depends upon his in- dustry, should spend his time in investig- ating the philosophy of plants, which ought to be spent in breeding them, he would be de- serving of ridicule, and would be sure to meet with poverty. A mechanic would quickly lose his customers, and with them his living, that should brandish his learning in their faces, and attempt to entertain them with scientific harangues, in stead of performing their work, with neatness and dispatch. Nor would a merchant thrive in trade, who should neglect his ledger, for the study of Homer or Shakespeare; who should be courting the muses, when he ought to be posting his book, or waiting upon his customers; or should, in any way, sacrifice the character of diligenc- and punctuality, to the ambition of ap-
pearing a man of general science. This Latin adage will seldom fail; — "Par ne- gotiis, neque supra." That is, one should be equal to his business, but not above it. The misfortune of being educated below the business that one is destined to follow, is very apparent; and tho' less apparent, it is sometimes equally a misfortune to be educated above it. A common saying is, "It can do a child no harm to have learn- ing." This is true, only in a limited sense. A degree of learning is necessary, in every kind of business; and different degrees of it are requisite, in different callings and professions; so that it is possi- ble for one to have too much learning, as well as too little. Any kind of scula- tive knowledge or literary pursuit, that should cause a person to scorn his calling, or should divert him from the diligent prosecution of it, would be worse than useless to him, as it might prove his un- doing.
The world subsists by labour. This is the philosopher's stone, that turns every thing into gold; or, what is much bet- ter, it nourishes and supports the whole human family; therefore any speculative scientific pursuits, which should divert people generally from their laborious call- ings, would tend to poison, rather than to improve the human interest and happi- ness. If the great mass of mankind, neg- lecting their useful and necessary callings, should attempt to become connoisseurs in the fine arts, or learned philosophers and metaphysicians; or should spend their time in viewing the sun through a tele- scope, or insects, through a microscope; or, like European academicians of the royal grade, in chasing butterflies and ga- thering cockle-shells, for cabinets of cu- riosity — Such an universal deluge of learn- ing would be as fatal to the world, as was the deluge of waters in the time of Noah.
It follows from the truth of the forego- ing remarks, that for the ordinary business and callings of life, well-regulated com- mon schools are sufficient, and even are better than the abodes of profound science. Common learning, like cents and little pieces of silver, is daily and hourly need- ed in the general commerce of life: where- as extensive erudition is like large bank bills, or ingots of gold; the owner of which, unless furnished with small change, would be unable to purchase the little arti- cles that are daily needed for his table, or even to provide himself with a break- fast.
SENEX.
FROM THE NEW YORK GAZETTE.
EXTRACTS from "Principles of Na- ture," published by Elihu Palmer, pre- sident of the Theitical Society in New- York.
No. III.
WHATEVER may be said as to the alliance between what is falsely called re- publicanism and infidelity; it is a fact which admits of no contradiction, that the constant hearers of Mr. Palmer, and all the members of that society over which he presides, are strenuous opposers of the fe- deral administration, and contributed with all their might to the present order of things. Let me proceed with the ex- tracts.
"This religion does not draw its morality from the right source. But the correct, the elegant, the useful maxims of Confucius, Antonius, Seneca, Price, and Volney, beautifully display its principles from the physical and moral organization of intelligent beings. The writings of these men are in the hands of the public, and may be perused by every one whose prejudices do not forbid it, and when ex- amined with a spirit of candor, they will rise far superior to the boasted morality of the Christian System. But when the nu- merous, cruel and immoral maxims con- tained in the Bible, are placed in the ba- lance, they greatly outweigh all its genu- ine morality, and the influence of this re- ligion upon the human heart and human ac- tions, verifies the remark." P. 75.
"It may be confidently maintain- ed that the world must either retrograde to a state of darkness, or that the belief of the Christian Religion must become whol- ly extinct. If the mind of man should progressively advance towards a state of perfectibility, this system of religion so in- jurious to its researches and so incompati- ble with the dignity and happiness of his nature, must be forever annihilated and destroyed." P. 80, 81.
"Injures this Christian God is e- ver at variance with himself, and in him
no genuine confidence can be reposed. Can any one then be happy who trusts to a Being of this description? To one who is imperfect, unstable, passionate & revenge- ful? To a Being who has, in fact, no u- niformity of conduct, no system of acti- on, and no immutability of procedure?" P. 84.
"This proves that Moses, or who- ever wrote the first chapter of Genesis, was neither a good world maker, nor a good astronomer." P. 89.
"The flood is therefore a chime- ra, and one of the theological errors con- tained in the bible system of religion." P. 100.
"All these are specimens of that miserable and disgusting extravagance with which this Holy Bible is every where re- plete. These are a few out of the num- ber of that long catalogue of foolish detail for which the scriptures of the Old and New Testament are so remarkable." — P. 102.
"There is as much reason to be- lieve Mahomet as to believe Moses and Jesus, and their apostles and followers." P. 121.
"Behold a virgin shall conceive &c. This prophecy declares that at some future time, some girl or other should be with child, and that the childs name should be called Emanuel, this is the whole of the amount of it, and it is ea- sy to perceive that it is remarkably de- ficient in all definite properties of perspi- cuous prediction. The name of Mary is not mentioned, nor the name of Jesus; nobody knows who this virgin was, or by whom she became pregnant." P. 130.
I quote the passages in the order in which they stand in the book, omitting many equally as bad. It will be found, before I conclude, that Mr. Palmer ad- vances sentiments which can be construed no otherwise than downright atheism. Such is a man whom a society have chosen for their preacher, exalted to their chief seat; and the associates of whom are em- ployed by some professing christians as their republican printers.
FIDELIS,
NEW-YORK, Nov. 8.
The fast-sailing ship Swift, capt. Gillen- der, arrived at this port yesterday, in 33 days from Bourdeaux. We are indebted to the politeness of capt. Spayer, who came passenger in this vessel, for a file of Paris papers to the 26th September, inclusive. They are almost wholly desti- tute of interest. The only prominent ar- ticle relates to the troubles in Switzer- land, which have risen to a very serious crisis. To this subject our translations are principally confined.
We are happy to announce that the re- port of the death of the illustrious M. La Fayette is without foundation. A Paris paper of Sep. 23d, mentions that the Eng- lish Demosthenes, Mr. Charles Eox, was about setting out from Paris to spend a fortnight with him at his country seat.
We have received by the Swift, a Bour- deaux Price Current of the 28th Sept. — Georgia cotton, which was scarce and in demand, was at 200 to 225 franca per cwt. Carolina Indigo, 4 to 5 f. per lb. Fine coffee 1 f. 22 c. to 1 f. 26 c. per lb. American pearl ashes 43 f. cwt. Potashes 36 to 38 f. New Carolina rice, 35 f. Virginia tobacco, cwt. 75 to 90 f. Caro- lina do. 70 to 80 f. Maryland 65 to 75 f. Flour 16 to 16 f. 10 c. per cwt.
The vintage throughout France pro- mises to be very abundant.
We are verbally informed by passengers in the two arrivals at this port from Bor- deaux, one of them direct from Paris, that the bills drawn by Gen. Le Clerk at St. Domingo on the Government, had not been promptly paid — some of them indeed had been protested. And, it was the ge- neral opinion, that they would not be ge- nerally honored; although some of them might be paid as a very great favour to those in whose hands they might fall. This measure was deemed not to be out of any disrespect to the American nation, but of the unwillingness of the French to part with their money.
Buonaparte still reigned supreme over the French nation. He has a numerous life guard constantly about his person, to prevent any attempts upon his life.
POSTSCRIPT.
Our boat returned at one o'clock this morning from the ship Juliana, captain Brown. We stop the press barely to mention the receipt of London Papers to the 25th September, for which we are indebted to captain Brown. We have
no time to make Extracts; but their con- tents are not very interesting.
Arrived, ship John Morgan, Chew, London; Juliana, Brown, do; Swift Gil- lender, Bourdeaux; Sophia, Woods, do; Aurora, Brown, Greenock; Cornelia, Smith, Portland; Brig Ontario, Martinico; Schooner Fancy, Roden, St. Johns.
Cleared, ship Hector, Davie, Ham- burgh; Starbuck, Charlston; brig Ber- sey, Atkinson, Guadalupe; Schooner Determined Rover, Mathew, Curraco; Anna, Cottle, Port Republican.
Brig Almira, Hawes, out 37 days from Hampton Roads, bound to Ireland, has put in New Bedford in distress.
Arrived since our last,
Ship Swift, Gillender, 33 days from Bourdeaux. October 3 at 10 at A. M. in sight of the Cordovan light house spoke ship Ploughboy, Jones, from Guadalupe for Bourdeaux out 45 days all well. 31st, in long. 60, 30, spoke ship Independence, Wickham, from Baltimore for Liverpool out 6 days all well.
Ship Sophia, Woods 38 days from Bor- deaux, spoke October 5, ship Alknomack, of Boston, from Batavia, out 128 days, bound to Rotterdam. Nov. 3, spoke ship Mac, of Portland, out 39 days from Liverpool, for North-Carolina, carried away her topmasts on the 23d October. Left at Bourdeaux, ship Olive Branch, Tier, of this port, for sale; ship Nep- tune, Tyler, of Providence, to sail in 4 days for this port.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from Paris papers to the 26th September, inclusive, received by the Swift.
TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 12.
The English have just evacuated the whole of Egypt. The Turks pretend that before embarking, they sold, at a mean price, to the rebel Beys, all the ammuni- tion remaining in that province. These still continue in Upper Egypt, and are daily reinforcing themselves with deserters from the Ottoman army, principally with those from the Asiatic corps.
As soon as it was known that the free- dom of the Black Sea had been granted to the French, several commercial houses of that nation, established here, have sent expresses to Smyrna, Salonica, and several places in the Archipelago, charged with new speculations.
HELVETIC REPUBLIC.
BERNE, Sept. 13.
The French minister received yesterday a courier from Paris. Nothing has yet transpired of the dispatches brought by him; but they cannot be otherwise than interesting to our country. A great e- vent is preparing, which it is said will take place to-morrow. During the two last days very active and multiplied con- ferences are held at the landamman Dol- der's. We are assured, that it is in con- templation to appoint a Director, or Grand Conciliator; and, that citizen Dolder is designated for that extraordinary ma- gistracy.
September 14.
An event little expected occupies the public attention, and gives rise to a thou- sand conjectures. Citizen Dolder, lan- damman, has been carried off this morn- ing from his house; and under the eye of his guards, after having been obliged to re- sign his office. The following are the particulars of this singular event:
At 5 o'clock in the morning, three ci- tizens of Berne and two of Zurich entered the house of the landamman, and presented to him a project of resignation already drawn up, inviting him to sign it on the spot, informing him at the same time that it would be likewise signed by all the other members of the council of execution; that this measure was commanded by cir- cumstances, and that it had the consent of the senate, &c. Citizen Dolder signed it without any opposition. The five persons abovementioned then obliged the landam- man to get into a carriage, and conducted him to Jegistorf a distance of three leagues from hence, where he is guarded in the house of a Mr. Sturler of Berne.
This event, as may be well conceived, has occasioned the greatest surprize, and excited general uneasiness. The Senate it- self had no knowledge of what was passing, and it is not known with certainty for what purpose this measure has been taken. It is presumed to have been done to pre- vent Dolder from being Dictator. In that case two members of the executive coun- cil have offered to resign; but the Senate, before composing a new Government,

wishes to sit this affair of citizen Dolder to the bottom, and for that purpose have sent two Senators to him.
The cantons of Argovie and Baden are in a complete state of insurrection. All the peasants have risen en masse , and have made themselves masters of Brugg and Leuzburgh; and last evening, when the courier left Arau, that city was threatened with invasion. The peasants afterwards propose to direct their march against the castle of Arbourg, to liberate a man named May de Schoffland who is detained there.
The latest public account from Zurich are not of a tranquil complexion. General Andermatt had taken a very advantageous position near the city, and was making dispositions to fire upon it with red hot balls should it refuse to surrender. Letters of a more recent date say that he has executed his project, and that several parts of the city were on fire.
September 15.
The members of the Senate sent to Citizen Dolder are returned, and at this moment making their report to the Senate. It is not at present foreseen what turn our affairs will take.
We hear from Braden that a smart action has taken place between the insurgents and the Helvetic troops. The former had about 30 men killed, and a great number wounded.
September 16.
Citizen Dolder, landsammann, Ruttemann and Fuelly, stadthalters, who had given in their resignation on the 14th and 15th, have returned to the resumption of their functions, in consequence of an invitation from the Senate.
The war office has this morning received accounts of the capitulation of Zurich. A courier arrived last evening from head-quarters has brought dispatches announcing that a column of about 2000 peasants of the canton of Zurich had joined the Helvetic army; and that a reinforcement of about 400 men, in two bodies, destined for the city, have been defeated by our troops of the line and militia and especially by our horse-chasseurs, who have dispersed the insurgents, killed many, and made forty prisoners.
Some insurgents of Argovie have entered Arau without experiencing any other resistance than a slight check near Baden from a company of troops of the line and 50 chasseurs of Zurich. They have 30 men killed, and several wounded; but the troops of the line were obliged to yield to a superiority of numbers. It is said the insurgents had advanced as far as Olten. A convoy of ammunition for Gen. Andermatt, escorted by three officers and sixty men, was obliged to enter the fortress of Arbourg for safety. A company which was at Langenthal, has fortunately received orders to march against Arau; the same night the insurgents had projected to disarm it. A certain number of peasants had marched to Thun, intending to disarm the troops there; but the citizens, having joined the troops, the peasants were repulsed.
All the troops that were in Oberland are returning to Berne, and the posts which were at Brun are raised.
PARIS, September 23.
It is said Mr. Fox will pass a fortnight with the Marquis La Fayette at his country seat.
The First Consul has taken up his residence at St. Cloud the three days past. The workmen are now occupied in placing lamp-posts between St. Cloud and Paris.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12.
A Letter-Box is affixed to the Front Door of the Office of the Alexandria Advertiser, for the reception of communications, Political, Commercial and Moral.
This day's mail brings in part the result of the Massachusetts election, which is as follows:
Suffolk District.
Dr. Eustis 1899 } Majority 59. J. Q. Adams 1840 }
Plymouth District
Nahum Mitchell, fed. 974 } Votes not Henry Warren, demo. 817 } all received.
Essex North District.
M. Cutler, fed. 706 } ditto. T. Kettredge, demo. 318 }
Essex South District.
J. Crowninshield 1400 } Majority 107. T. Pickering 1293 }
Norfolk District.
Oliver Everett, fed. 266 } Ebenezer Seaver, demo. 571 } Benjamin Hutchborn, do. 59 }
Worcester South District.
Mr. Hastings the fed. Candidate is chosen by a handsome majority.
Worcester North District.
Mr. Sledman the fed. Candidate is also chosen.
The strength of parties is nearly the same as at the last election for delegates.
The editor of the Bee sagaciously observes, "granting that Mr. Jefferson was criminal in rewarding and praising the author of the Prospect, every subscriber to a federal paper is guilty of the high crime and misdemeanor of which the president is charged. Mr. Humblebee, however, seems to forget, first, that no federal paper can possibly equal the lies of the Prospect , and secondly, that even if they could, what is right in the master , may be criminal in the servant . Mr. Vice-president was the second and most responsible servant in the household. The master can exhilarate himself with a glass of wine without a breach of morality—but should the servant filch from the sideboard he should be dismissed as unworthy of his place. The master can take from his own purse and reward a friend—should the servant thrust his pilfering fingers into his master's pocket, he is sent to the whipping post. But Mr. Bee wishes it to be supposed that Mr. J. is the master and we the people , his slaves ?"
(Balt. Fed. Gaz.)
"Whether Thomas Paine's conduct in France, during the revolutionary struggles ( says the American ) were, or were not meritorious, is a subject on which the editor of this paper will not pretend to decide: indeed, as far as concerns the United States in a political point of view, it is a matter of no importance"—since whatever sort of a character the president is pleased to exalt, the people must adore! Baa!
(ibid.)
The modest and virtuous Citizen of this morning, terms Callender and Wood reptiles; creatures of confessedly bad characters who have no hold in the country; mere fugitives, wandering from state to state, to spread mischief for a livelihood and prey upon innocence .
Surely Cheetham and Duane must have sat when this pair of portraits were taken. The likeness is admirable and the coloring exquisite.
But "what" says the Citizen, " are we to think of such men (what men? native Americans,) who vilify patriots, (Cheetham and Duane) who emigrate to this asylum from a love of liberty, to make themselves useful in their new and peaceful abode, better their own condition, augment the ranks of freemen and to aid in perpetuating that glorious cause for which undoubtedly their countrymen and perhaps their fathers fought and bled? Who are these upstarts who wantonly insult emigrants, men of talents, (Cheetham and Duane, &c.) of enterprize, of capital, of useful industry and of science? Alas! the children of Emigrants!!! If it comes from republicans 'tis the effect either of jealousy or of ignorance; if from federalists, of that unextinguishable enmity to the lovers of freedom which with them extends alike to men of all countries. Let us advise our adopted citizens to remain firm, to persevere in the good cause, and to frown upon the influence of such men of whatever party. They will next April have occasion to manifest their zeal and patriotism. We hope they will do so with order and firmness. Let them remember that,
"One hour of virtuous freedom, Is worth a whole eternity of bondage; and cherishing this truly noble sentiment, act accordingly."
O matchless impudence! And is it come to this: that the free-born Americans who achieved our revolution, and have maintained the liberty, the peace & prosperity of our country, are to be called upstarts, and enemies to freedom —and by whom?—by emigrants, by fugitives, by the creatures of yesterday. Is it by such men that the comparisons of Washington are to be taught, the lessons of liberty and social order? Men, the few years, or days, of whose existence on our shores have been marked by the vilest calumnies against
virtue, talents and patriotism; by the most nefarious attempts to subvert the Government, and by plunging us into anarchy, to destroy the fair fabric of freedom, which has been cemented by the blood of our best citizens.
Let our fellow citizens read the extract we have given from the Citizen with attention. Cheetham and Duane are calling on all the imported citizens in the United States to rally, and to form a firm band to maintain freedom , or, in other words, to controul and influence the Government; to frown upon every honest and sober American who dares express his anxiety and concern for the honour and welfare of his country. For long we shall see, perhaps, a faction, composed of all the wicked, discontented and deluded from foreign climes, attempting to awe us into an acquiescence in their schemes —But, first, the purity of our elections is to be corrupted: It is at the poll these new citizens are invited to assemble, "to manifest their zeal and patriotism." The old respectable American is to be put aside by the impudent and bustling activity of the new Hibernian patriot.
Let those Americans who style themselves republicans; who for the purpose of furthering their own party views, countenance and encourage those needy adventurers, ready for every dirty and wicked work, look to the consequences of their patronage.
N. Y. Evn. Post.
A letter from a young gentleman on board the Constellation, dated the 1st July, to his father in this city says, "The Swedish admiral about a week ago captured a small Tripolitan gunboat, & put a lieutenant, 1 midshipman & 8 men on board, and ordered her for Malta; but when she got in sight of Malta, the wind chopped round and drove her back to Tripoli, and the lieutenant by mismanagement got her ashore where he and his crew were made prisoners. Capt Sterrett informs me he will sail for America in the fall."
[Fed. Gaz.]
Last Monday arrived at Boston the Schooner Favorite , Portland, from Madeira and Teneriffe, in 38 days. October 24, lat. 36. 44, long. 67, 16, fell in with the Spanish frigate Juno , of 34 guns. Don Juan Ignacio Puñales, commander, in distress, making so much water, that the greatest exertions could barely keep her free. The Spanish captain requested capt. P. to stay by him and assist in getting the frigate to the nearest American land, at the same time putting on board three officers and 4 marines with provisions.—capt. P. accompanied the ship 3 days; on the 4th in a heavy gale from the N. W. he observed signals of great distress, and for abandoning the frigate, and run under her lee as near as possible. The unfortunate Spaniards waved their handkerchiefs, & seemed almost in despair—and the ship rolled as if nearly full of water. at 9 A. M. her mainmast went over her side—and her foremast fell alternately from side to side. Every effort was made to afford her assistance, but in vain. A fog occasioned captain Portland to lose sight of her. In half an hour it cleared away; but the ship was no more to be seen. Four hundred and thirteen persons, including several women and children, were on board. She was bound from Porto Rico to Cadiz, and had 100,000 dollars on board.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in Teneriffe, to his friend in N. York, dated 21st. Sept. received via Boston.
"Our vintage will prove short—on the twelfth ult. we had such a blast of wind from the South and South East, that a great part of the grapes were destroyed and vines blown to pieces; it is my sincere opinion that two thirds of the crop has perished.—Provisions begin to be lower: there is plenty of every thing except rice—a small quantity of that will supply this market."
Extract of a letter from E. Shepard, master of the Sloop Gull , from New London bound to the Spanish Main, dated Demerara, Sept. 10.
"On my passage out I had constant gales, which drove me to leeward of my intended port. After being 11 days on the coast. I entered a port and was seized by the Portuguese, who allowed me to depart after 30 days detention. I put to sea again, and after beating 52 days carried away my bowsprit; put into port and was again seized and permitted to depart after 90 days detention. I received certain accounts that the Spaniards seized every American who went to the river La Plata; & the Portuguese have taken many. A
brig & a schooner from N. York, are seized at the river Amazon, where I left them. I am bound to the leeward for a market, having as yet sold only enough to pay expenses. I wish this published for the information of those who adventure by me. The Gull proves to be an excellent tea vessel."
CURIOUS FACTS,
Respecting the patriotism and attachment of Bees.
It is said, by those who have made the most particular enquiries into this subject, that these little animals, when they return to the hive, laden with materials for constructing the comb in which they deposit their honey, always find some of their brethren ready to relieve them of their burthen. The travellers recommence their excursion, and while they are engaged in collecting new stores, the class of laborers who remain in the hive deposit, in proper places, the materials which the others have brought, and there prepare them for their different uses. Others, who are not immediately engaged in work, employ themselves in rendering good offices to the labouring class; they bring them food, so that no loss of time may be sustained in the public service.
This concord, which approaches near to human patriotism, is what is most striking in the economy of a bee-hive. The wealth of each citizen is the wealth of the whole community; and the whole republic, however large and numerous, is but one family. Here is no private interest; no avarice—of course, no plunder. Here no faction unites to disturb the peace, or to derange the order of the commonwealth . Here you never see one bee ambitiously usurping power, to which he is not legally entitled by the general consent; you find none grasping at the possession of the greater part of the hive, while others are condemned to want, and when they have sufficient provision laid up to carry the whole community thro' the winter, they are content to seek no more. What lessons of wisdom do these little insects teach to the Lord of Creation . Their industry, their harmony, and patriotism, loudly reprove the idleness, the discord and selfish views that influence the greater portion of human beings, who plume themselves so greatly on the pre-eminence of reason .
CHARACTER OF A JACOBIN.
A Jacobin's picture is easy to draw, He can't bear to obey, but will govern the law; His manners unsoial, his temper unkind, He's a Rebel in conduct, a Tyrant in mind. He is envious of those that have riches and power, Discontent, malignant, implacable, sour; Never happy himself, he would with to destroy, The comforts and blessings which others enjoy.
For Freight or Charter,
The new Pilot Boat built Schooner VICTORY, Burthen 106 tons, or 600 barrels, now lying at George Town, and will be at this place next Monday, in complete order to take in a Cargo. A Freight to Charleston (S. C.) would be preferred. Apply to Capt. Samuel Silver, on board, or to BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun. Nov. 12. d
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER intending shortly to embark for Europe, hereby gives Notice, that he has appointed Anthony Crease and John M'iver his Attorneys, and that they are duly authorized to transact his business in his absence.
RICHARD VEITCH. Nov. 12. law
WAS FOUND,
A SADDLE with a pair of Saddle-Bags, containing sundry Articles, supposed to belong to a person suspected of Horse Stealing. The owner may have them again by applying to the Subscriber, in Fairfax County, near Col. Wren's Tavern.
GEORGE GORDON. Nov. 12. en3t
R. T. HOOE & CO.
Have received, by the Brig Industry , from London,
THE BALANCE OF THEIR
FALL GOODS.
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Printing in all its variety executed at this office.

ROBERT T. HOOL & CO. Have just imported by the ship Felicity from Liverpool, an assortment of FALL GOODS, Which they offer for Sale by the piece or package.—Also, 70 crates STONE WARE, and a quantity of patent LI- VERPOOL SALT. They have also received by the brig Nep- tune and Schooner Four Brothers. A few hundred bushels of Lif-
TO BE LET, For one or more Years, THE house now in the tenure of Mr. Thomas Clagget, situated on Queen street near Washington street, and opposite Mr. John Wise's new house, the situation is high and healthy.—For terms apply to THOMAS IRWIN. — Wanted to purchase, 1,500 or 2,000 Chestnut Rails, for which Cash and a generous Price will be
CHARLES F. GRETTÉR, Tailor & Habit-Maker, M OST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has com- menced business in Royal street, next door to Mr. Mott's Tavern, where he deter- mines that his attention and assiduity shall merit a share of that patronage which he most earnestly solicits, and which shall be executed with fidelity, neatness and dis- patch. Nov. 1. d3:entf
In the matter of Isaac Kell, a BANKRUPT. A LL persons indebted to the said Bankrupt or who have any of his ef- fects in their possession, are hereby requir- ed to pay and deliver the same forthwith to the subscriber, who has been duly ap- pointed Assignee of the said Bankrupt's Estate. JOHN M'IVER,  Assignee. Nov. 2. 2awpm Valuable Property for Sale,