Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1805-10-18 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1805.
[No. 1426.]
Vol. V.]
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , RUM in bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. in bds. tierces and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } in boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Ribs in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Ware in crates, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. — Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemeres, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Sops, Elastics, blue Friezes, Chamois, Russels, Yarn Stockings, Gloves and Callicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Dunbars and Ticklenburgs, Mouselin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, Mouselin and Table Clothes, Mouselin Handkerchiefs, Colored Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.  Philip G. Marsteller.
Wine and for Sale at HARPER'S Wharf, from the brig Economy , capt. Smith 50 qr. casks rich Malaga Wine, 1000 bushels Ground Alum Salt. Apply on board, or to JOHN G. LADD.
WANTED, MALE or FEMALE servant, accus- tomed to Cooking. Apply to the PRINTER. September 28.
WE HAVE RECEIVED, considerable addition to their stock, forming an extensive assortment of the best ar- ticles in their line of business.
THEY HAVE FOR SALE— Wines of the first quali- ty and in fine order.
St. Etienne Medoc Claret, in cases of one and dozen, Cognac Brandy, old Peach do. Ja- maica and Antigua Rum, very old Jamaica Spi- rits, for family use, Continental Rum, 70 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, old Irish Whiskey,
TEAS, carefully chosen of the fresh- est and best qualities for family use. Philadelphia and Alexandria loaf and lump Su- gar, Muscovado Sugars, Coffee, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton, Rice, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pepper, Pimento, race and ground Ginger, Mustard, Pearl Barley, Starch, Fig Blue, Raisins & Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Bee Wax, Hunter's pipes in boxes, Snuff in blad- ders and bottles, wrapping Paper, Havana Se- gar, British Gunpowder, Patent Shot, Bar Lead, Saltpetre, Brimstone, Alum, Chalk, Soap, Mould and Dipt Candles. Demijohns, &c.  Mandeville & Jamesson.
TUNIS CRAVEN HAS JUST RECEIVED, 15 puncheons Jamaica Rum, of a superior quality. 15 puncheons, } New England Rum. 30 barrels Which he will sell low, for cash or approved negotiable notes. August 26.
Wanted to Purchase, 50 well seasoned Locust or Cedar Posts, and 250 stout Chesnut RAILS. August 19. Apply to the Printer.
FOR SALE, A likely NEGRO BOY, about 12 or 13 years old. Enquire of the Printer. September 12.
FOR LIVERPOOL—Direct. THE SHIP UNITED STATES, An established REGULAR TRADER. A part of her Cargo being ready, the remain- der will be taken on moderate terms. For freight or passage, apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. October 15.
For Norfolk and Richmond, THE SLOOP HARRIOT, Lying at Irvin's wharf. For Freight or Passage, having good accommodations, apply to Captain THOMAS EDWARDS. October 15.
JAMES RUSSEL, Has imported per the UNITED STATES , captain Speake, from Liverpool FALL GOODS. October 15.
FOR SALE, A few likely NEGROES. For terms, apply to BENJAMIN DULANY, Who will offer at Public Sale, on the first of November next, at his plantation near the Falls Church, All his Stock & Farming Utensils, of every description, On a credit of 6 months—the purchasers giving bond with good security for the payment. September 5.
PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Trustees of the town of PROVIDENCE , having thought it expedient to postpone the Sale of the several LOTS in the said town, advertised for sale on this day, until MONDAY the 21st day of October next—Notice therefore is given, That the said Trustees will, on that day, proceed to expose to PUBLIC SALE , for ready money, the several LOTS in the said town, agreeable to the act of assembly establish- ing the same.  Charles Little, W. Payne, Richard Fitzhughes, H. Gunnel, jun. Wm. Middleton, Daniel McChichester, Francis Coffer, Daniel Lewis, John C. Hunter.  MONDAY, the 19th day of August, 1805. (29)
Douglass & Mandeville, Lower end of KING STREET , OFFER FOR SALE  Jamaica, Antigua, St. Croix, N. England French Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, Lump Brown Whiskey Whiskey Bounce, Liverpool blown, Limington, Cadiz Lisbon Butter in Firkins, Plaster of Paris, A quantity of Rhode Island Cheese, Malaga Wine in quarter casks, Molasses in hogsheads, Candles and Soap in boxes, Coffee in bags, Havannah Honey in casks, Do. Segars in boxes, Pepper and Pimento in bags, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin Souichong Wrapping paper, FF. Gunpowder in casks, Richmond Tobacco in kegs, Beef in barrels.  ALSO 300 bbls. Inspected Herrings & Shad. New Wheat Flour in barrels and half barrels, selected for family use. ** We want to purchase 1000 bushels of OATS. October 14.
For Amsterdam—Direct. THE SHIP ALEXANDRIA, Capt. William Weston, Will commence loading in two days, Three Hundred hogsheads Tobacco, of her cargo being ready, the remainder and small freight will be taken on moderate terms, with liberty of con- signment, or if consigned to W. & J. Willink , a liberal advance will be made in Bills on Lon- don or Amsterdam, or Cash at the Baltimore ex- change. Apply to Washington Bowie, George Town, or Lawrasan & Fowle, Alexandria. October 8.
For Freight, or Charter, THE NEW SHIP RHODA & BETSEY ELIAS TENNY, MASTER; Burthen 230 tons, she has per- formed only one voyage to Europe, is now in perfect staunch order, commo- dious for passengers and a first rate sailer, ready to be ordered here in a few days, on application to John G. Ladd. September 24.
NOTICE. WILLIAM SANFORD intending to leave Alexandria in a short time, requests all those to whom he is indebted to bring in their ac- counts for settlement, and acquaints all those who are indebted to him that they will be waited on in a few days for their respective balances. Oct. 16.
JOSEPH RIDDLE Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his FALL GOODS; Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 23.
FOR SALE. Eight cases low priced FELT HATS, One box IRISH LINENS , real Coltrains, Ninety barrels BEEF , Two pipes HOLLAND GIN , One half pipe } LONDON PAR- Two qr. do. } TICULAR MADEIRA, And a few Sacks of Liverpool STOVED SALT. William Hodgson. October 2.
Dissolution of Copartnership. THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual con- sent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose ac- counts are of long standing are particularly re- quested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18.
RYE WHISKEY. 50 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whis- key, A few hogsheads prime retailing Molasses, 20 1-8 chests Young Hyson Tea, of a very superior quality, Assorted Patent Shot, and a variety of British Gunpowder, from F to treble bable—with a general assortment of Liquors and Groceries— FOR SALE, by Mandeville & Jamesson. September 18.
The Subscriber Wishes to RENT or SELL, the following Property, on King Street , viz. THE CORNER STORE , lately occupied by himself—the stand is equal to any in town for a retail store, and will be rented very cheap. Also, the HOUSE lately occupied by Doctor Hall ; the house is very convenient and in good repair—this also will be rented a bar- gain if applied for immediately. For terms, ap- ply to THOMAS RICHARDS, or in his absence to Mrs. Hayden , living on the premises. August 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the UNITED STATES from LIVER- POOL , a complete assortment of Hardware and Cutlery, &c. &c. Six Ton Patent SHOT assorted, Bar and Sheet LEAD. The above articles will be sold low for Cash or on the usual Credit. O. P. FINLEY. Oct. 16.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, Twenty cases Claret. William Hodgson. October 16.
CUTHBERT POWELL, Has imported per the UNITED STATES , from Li- verpool, FALL GOODS. October 16.
Just Received and for Sale by JOHN GRAY, AT HIS BOOK AND STATIONARY STORE, KING STREET;
WRITING , wrapping and tea paper, quills of a superior quality, and a gene- ral assortment of school books and stationery. Just published and for sale as above, The history of North and South America, from its discovery to the death of general Wash- ington, by Richard Snowden , esq. Price one dollar. October 11.
NOW LANDING From brig Economy , and for Sale by LAWRASON & FOWLE 60 quarter casks Malaga Wine, of a superior quality 60 boxes mould and dipt Candles 50 do. first quality Havana Segars 700 do American Sewing Twine. Also, from Jch'r Dove , from Portland, 8 pipes Vienna Wine 30,000 feet Mercantile Boards; IN STORE, 20 chests Young Hyson Tea 12 do. Hyson Skin 2 do. Souichong 1000 pieces Nankens, entitled to debenture 50 do. Ravens Duck 50 do. Russia do. 3 bales India Twine 70 barrels New-England Rum 6 pipes Holland Gin 1 do. Port Wine Cognac and Barcelona Brandy 100 boxes brown Soap 20 do. Chocolate Prime Beef China Bowls in boxes Men's coarse Shoes, and A FEW CASES BELLONA GUN- POWDER. October 5.
THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington Street, HAS JUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHIA, &c. &c.
—A SUPPLY OF— Fresh teas, particularly selected, 6000 lbs. green coffee, 14 hds. St. Croix and St. Martin's sugar, New York and Philadelphia, loaf and lump sugars Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, D. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Sallal oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms. JAMES BACON. May 14.
WINES. Old 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, D. 2d and 3d proof St. Croix rum, Cognac brandy, Holland gin, Whiskey and New England rum, Choice old Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga and Port, Claret in cases, 20 Boxes fresh muscatel raisins, Very best chocolate, Dixon's best mustard, Sallal oil, &c. With a general assortment of groce- ries as usual. The whole of which are of a superi- or quality, and will be sold on the most reasona- ble terms. JAMES BACON. May 14.

STATE OF OUR COUNTRY.
No I.
Our country has now arrived to that state of embarrassment and degradation, its real situation cannot be much longer concealed, by all the false glossings of the panders of administration, from the multitude—no, not from the sovereign multitude, who never see until they feel.
When Mr. Jefferson came into power, the character of United America was a theme of glory for its citizens, for it was respected—it was honourable; it had been exalted by the successful exercise of talents, guided by a dignified policy and inspired by a sacred regard to the dictates of general justice.
Much has been said of our relations with Spain, and with France. But our relations with Great Britain have become, of late, more interesting than either; as any serious misunderstanding with this power, would produce the most serious consequences on the welfare of our country.
Whence arises the critical situation of affairs with Great Britain? This is an important question; and we shall pursue the enquiry with an earnest disposition to ascertain the truth.
That there was as much friendship subsisting between the governments of the United States and Great Britain, as was necessary or desirable, during the federal administrations, certainly no democrat, no believer in Mr. Jefferson, will wish to deny. But was this friendship maintained, on our part, at the expence of our interest? Here FACTS notorious FACTS must speak. Under protection of the compact, settled by that able statesman Mr. Jay, our commerce with England, its associated kingdoms and dependencies, has been immense. A most inveterate outcry was raised against the treaty and Washington, but the very men who cursed the treaty, to gratify their own malignant antipathies and inflame the passions of the uninformed, sent their property by thousands to England when at the world was open to them, if they preferred the conditions offered by other nations. We know this in Boston, and it is known in every sea port in the United States. The trade, so prosperously carried on, and increasing with England, under that treaty; the flourishing state of our commerce generally, at that time, when the administration changed, are irresistible evidence that while we cultivated peace and friendship with Britain, a due regard had been paid to the interests of our country.
The scene is now changed—what is the cause? Those who were already on the stage of action, during the federal administration know, and those who are now coming on can easily learn that there has ever been a party in this country, whose inveterate hatred of a nation or government, with which we were once at war, has existed in all the violence of a revolutionary spirit; in spite of policy, in spite of the solemn pledge of national honor to forget animosity and cultivate peace. Party papers, circulated in this country and read in England, have ever shown that a class of people in the United States, censured every pacific measure, every commercial arrangement, adopted by government, to maintain an honorable and mutually advantageous correspondence with that nation. Enmity to England was made an instrument of warfare against the former administration, and was not among the least successful. But this incessant warfare of the press was not all that was remarkable. An enemy to the federal administration, a traitor to his country and Washington, his employer, was found in Monroe; who, while in France, acting as the representative of the United States, assured the bitterest enemy of Great Britain that our national government, our state governments and individuals, would all rejoice to aid France to prosecute her war. Such disgraceful conduct did not, however, at that time, give a complexion to our national sentiment. Monroe was recalled—and able ministers did justice to American integrity at the British court. The defection of Monroe was among the leading causes of our misunderstanding with France, but it happily did not interrupt our harmony with but one power.—Such circumstances we mention as deserving serious attention, for although the evils they were calculated to produce were prevented, by the address of able statesmen, the conduct of Monroe served to develop the character of a party, which has since triumphed in the counsels of our country.
(To be continued.)
From the Washington Federalist.
"The man who makes one valuable improvement, is a more important benefactor to his species, than an Alexander, a Caesar, or a hundred other conquerors. His glory in the estimation of a truly civilized age, will be greater and more lasting than that of those admired ravagers of the world."
Professor Barton.
MR. RIND,
Altho' I cannot coincide with Dr. Swift in considering that man who causes "one blade of grass to grow" more useful than the "whole herd of politicians," yet I do value very highly all agricultural improvements. In the proposals I have issued for the publication of a new work on chemistry; to be adapted to the use of the citizens in general; it is stated that I would relate some experiments, instituted to throw light on the art of enriching impoverished lands. The result of several of these, has so far exceeded my most sanguine expectations, that I hasten to publish them—hoping to turn the attention of farmers to a subject, by which their interests may be incalculably promoted.
From a train of reasoning, I was led to believe that the common sea, pit, or mineral coal, which is so abundant in the United States—when finely pulverised, might prove a useful manure. To ascertain the truth of this, I made in the latter part of last month, the following experiment.
In three small pots I put equal quantities of a yellow clay which had lately been removed from several feet below the surface of the earth. To the first pot, a table spoon full of finely powdered pit coal was added; to the second, the same quantity of powdered charcoal obtained from the common oak, and the third was left without any addition. The same number of sound grains of corn was planted in each; the same quantity of water was daily added to each, and they were exposed in similar situations to the actions of light. The rapidity of the growth of the corn in the pot with the sea coal exceeded any thing of the kind I ever witnessed. Many days did not elapse before this corn was four inches high, while at this time, that with the common charcoal was not two inches high, and that in the clay alone had only sprouted.
After this experiment was made, I procured several small pots, and in each put the same quantity of clay. To the first I added a drachm of sea coal; to the second a drachm of horse manure; to the third the same quantity of plaster of Paris, and to the fourth the same quantity of common ashes. The fifth was without any addition. To each of these the same number of sound grains of wheat and corn were added. The precautions taken in the first experiment, were strictly adhered to in this instance. In a few days my great expectations from the pit coal were somewhat lessened, by perceiving that the wheat with the horse manure was an inch high before that of the other pots appeared. However this was for but a short time; for the wheat in the pot with the sea coal came up grew to an equal height in a few days, and in a fortnight, although the weather was cold, exceeded it by two inches. The corn in the pot with coal, maintained a still greater superiority—it appeared more healthy, and was more than twice as large, as the largest in the other pots. Several of my acquaintances were astonished to see this great difference in vegetation produced in so short a time.
Pit coal must be cheaper than any article used as a manure, since it is found in so many parts of this country. The above experiments unquestionably show that when powdered, its power in quickening the vegetation of corn and wheat, is much greater than any manure, with which we are acquainted. Our knowledge of the effects of chemical bodies on growing vegetables is but in its infancy. Probably the discoveries which have been made, are not as generally known as they should be. It may be owing to this cause: for example, that an ounce of sulphuric acid is not added to every cart load of manure, which has long since been found in England to render it doubly valuable. I shall continue my enquiries into this subject, and I have been promised the assistance of several respectable characters. But this will be of little consequence compared to what could be afforded by the researches of a numerous people. To render therefore the work I am preparing, more useful, I have to invite such farmers as may notice new facts, to communicate them to me; as well as the dyers, brewers, distillers, tanners, and all the practical chemists, who have made any improvements in their respective arts.
I congratulate my fellow-citizens of Virginia, on the fair prospects of renovating
their large tracts of impoverished lands. By speedily using the coal in their inexhaustible mines, I hope the fertility of all their farms will soon be restored; and that the laboring poor among my hospitable countrymen, in future, may not suffer so much, as to be dependent for bread.
THOMAS EWELL.
George-town, District of Columbia, 1805.
From a BORDEAUX PAPER, Received by the John and Francis, arrived at Charleston.
Translation from the Madrid Gazette, of the 6th Aug.
Admiral Gravina has written to his excellency the prince of peace, under date of the 28th, July as follows:
"Leaving cape Finisterre, 35 leagues to the south east, on the 22d July the combined squadron proceeded with the wind at W. N. W. in the direction of east to S. E. formed in three columns, then covered with a thick fog.
At noon the chasing vessels, made a signal of seeing twenty one sail to the E. N. E. the greater part of which were ships of the line. We immediately formed the line of battle with the larboard tacks on board. I placed myself at the head of the Spanish squadron which composed the advanced guard, and the French admiral placed himself in the centre of the line.
The enemy appearing to have sixteen vessels of the line, of which three were 3 deckers, & two armed en flute maneuvered on the opposite tack, apparently with a design of turning our rear. To prevent this the admiral made the signal to wear, which was executed in an instant, without waiting for the last signal to commence the evolution.
The last vessel of the rear guard being covered, the Argonaut, on which I had my flag, commenced a fire on the van guard of the English, which continuing the movement it had commenced, prevented it from discovering the one we had executed.
The enemy's squadron forming itself in a circle, at the moment we executed the same manœuvre, then begun between our van & the whole of the enemy's line, within half gun shot, a very lively combat, which extended itself successively to our centre of the line.
The fog was so thick that in spite of the proximity of the enemy, we could only at intervals distinguish their vessels.
Our fire was constantly supported and well directed. We saw one three decker which had lost her mizen and one of an inferior size which had lost her main and foremasts. The action continued until nine o'clock; the enemy then wore and gave up the action: we were then ranged in a firm line.
The 23d at daybreak, notwithstanding the fog we discovered that we had two vessels missing, the Firme and St. Raphael. We then saw the enemy going on the opposite tack; immediately we re-established our line in giving them chase; we then saw they had three ships in tow that were dismasted, and that their line of battle was composed of thirteen ships of the line, one of which had lost her foretopmast. We continued the chase the whole day without success, the enemy having constantly maneuvered in a manner to prevent a second encounter.
The 24th passed in the same manner; we saw the enemy far to leeward, carrying all sail on the starboard tack, the wind blowing gently from the north-east.
The 25th, the wind was very strong at north east with a high sea, we then saw nothing of the enemy; during the day we made Cape Finisterre, bearing due east.
In this situation the wind being against our proceeding to Ferrol, and many of the French vessels having water for no more than six days, embarrassed besides with 1300 sick and wounded, without any means of succoring them, we determined to enter the port of Vigo, that we might obtain the necessaries we stood in need of.
As soon as I shall have received the particular details from each vessel, I will hasten to send them to your excellency. The six vessels under my orders have fought on this occasion with as much bravery as understanding, and I think that the enemy avoided a second encounter, only because he did not find the first very satisfactory. The force was equal on each side, as to the quality of the vessels, as we had not one three-decker on our side, and had two small ones of 64 guns each.
The same admiral announces, that on the 8th of June, the squadron being near Barbados, two frigates discovered at 10 o'clock in the morning, a convoy of 16 sail and made a signal for a general chase; this was executed with great success, for at 5 o'clock in the evening 15 sail of the
said convoy were captured by the two frigates and the Argonaut, on board of which admiral Gravina had his flag, and which by her superior sailing soon joined the frigates. This convoy was richly charged with sugar, coffee, cotton and other colonial produce; it had left Antigua the preceding evening, destined for Europe.
On the 3d of July, off Tercera, the squadron recaptured the Spanish frigate Minorca, coming from Lima, charged with 400,000 dollars in gold and silver, and a considerable quantity of the precious productions of Peru and Chili. This frigate had been taken a few days before by an English cruiser, which was also captured by our squadron.
BOSTON, October 11.
FROM ENGLAND.—Captain Bonyton who arrived yesterday from Bristol, sailed from that place on the 1st of September, & possessed papers to the 27th of August, but gave them to the commander of a British sloop of war, which he fell in with a few days since. Lord Nelson, had arrived in England. Having had a communication with Gibraltar, he was subject to the quarantine regulations; but on giving assurance that his ship's crew was in perfect health, he was permitted to land; and was received with acclamations by the populace—as well at the place of landing, as wherever he was known on his way to London, and in that city. He left nine sail of his fleet with admiral Cornwallis off Brest, on the 15th of August. A respectable fleet was to be placed under the command of lord Nelson, as a disposable squadron to proceed wherever it might be required.
The preparations to repel the French should the invasion be attempted, were continued.
Lord Castlereagh has failed as a candidate in the election in Down County, Ireland.
Since preparing the above we have been favored by a respected friend, with Bristol papers to August 24 inclosed to him, and received by the ship U. States. Extract as follows:
LONDON, August 19.
Lord Nelson.
Lord Nelson arrived yesterday at Portsmouth, and will probably reach town this evening, or early to-morrow. The Victory and Superb came into port with him; the remainder of his squadron joined admiral Cornwallis on Thursday last. We regret to say, that his Lordship is but in indifferent health.—The disappointment in not falling in with the enemy has preyed upon his gallant and enthusiastic spirit;—but we trust a few weeks repose will restore him to the service of his country.
AUGUST 20 to 23.
American Trade.
Much anxiety has of late been excited in the minds of the merchants trading with America, on the subject of the detention of vessels trading between that country and those at war with England. The ostensible cause for this, it now appears, is the discovery made by the English government, of a contract having been entered into between the merchants of Holland and those of America, by which the latter have agreed to become the carriers of produce shipped at Batavia to be delivered in a Dutch or French port. The ships thus contracted for amount to about twelve or fourteen, most of which have received their cargoes on board, and proceeded on their voyage; and the better to shelter themselves from detection, they touch at an American port, procure a renewal of their bills of lading, by which it is made to appear, that the property on board is actually shipped in America, and for American accounts and risks.
It is certain that the English government are well acquainted with the names of the American vessels thus employed, of the nature of their loading, and the particular places or ports to which they are bound to; but such a discovery to his Majesty's ships, who have received orders to bring in and detain all American vessels, bound to the enemy's ports, it is evident, might have defeated the end for which the order was given, and it was therefore made general. Upon this a remonstrance was made, on Saturday, by the American ambassador, to our government, when the true motives were fairly explained; in addition to which it was stated by ministers, that no injury was intended to the trade, that every just and fair allowance would be made to such ships as should appear to be unjustly detained, and which should be set at liberty with all possible expedition; and that the two vessels which had been condemned, should be compensated for to their full value, it appearing that only one of the ves-

among the number, intended to be brought in under the general orders given to the English cruisers, had been detained. The dispatches received on Friday, from Admiral Cornwallis, briefly state, that the Combined Fleets had got into Ferrol and Coruna, and that Sir Robert Calder and Rear Admiral Stirling, with the ships under their command, were in sight of his fleet. Admiral Cornwallis has now no less than forty sail of the line with him off Brest, to which twelve or fourteen more could be added in the course of a very few days.
A contract has been entered into by our government and that of Russia for building at St. Petersburg, and other Russian yards, 12 sail of the line and frigates, for the service of this country!
Continental Affairs. The Gazette of Verona has, by authority, no doubt, contradicted a number of lies in the Moniteur , the object of which was to make the world believe that Austria was perfectly content with the fate of Genoa.
Two Hamburg mails, due on Sunday and yesterday, arrived this morning. The accounts from Vienna are of the 7th inst. and are of a decidedly warlike nature. It is stated, that the troops distributed in the different provinces of Austria, will be assembled in the camps in the course of the present autumn, in consequence of which, a number of regiments, and a variety of transports, ammunition, &c. are in motion.
An article dated at the Banks of the Maine, states, that M. Talleyrand has lately had several conferences, with the Austrian ambassador at Paris, count Cobentzel, and that the differences, which for some months have produced discussions between the two governments, are likely to be amicably adjusted!
Letters from Petersburg of the 14th inst. received by a respectable mercantile house in this city, say that all English and Russian ships were then in a state of requisition both at Petersburg and Riga. This measure, as far as it related to English ships, was sanctioned by the British ambassador to the court of Russia, the avowed object of it being to provide the necessary conveyance of the Imperial troops destined to take possession of Swedish Pomerania, and for any future operations that may be concerted.
A Russian army of 118,000 men is said to be assembled at Dubno, in readiness to pass the frontiers at a very short notice. Dubno is situated within about 20 miles of Austrian Galicia, and it was from that place the Russians under Suwarrows, commenced their march and operations against France, in 1799.
Sweden has accepted that confidential alliance, in which the British government wished to engage her young and high-spirited monarch.
HOLLAND.
Two schuyts arrived at Harwich on Monday evening, from Holland. One of them came direct from Rotterdam, which place she left on Sunday. She brings intelligence that French troops continue to pour in daily to the Helder, and that the most active and vigorous preparations are being carried on for the menaced invasion of this country. The disaffection which was said to pervade the Batavian soldiers, is stated to have manifested itself in a great degree among the sailors, who have positively refused to embark in the expedition. All their merchantmen are put in requisition, which, with other compulsory measures adopted by the French have occasioned the greatest disgust throughout Holland. They report also, that the French Commander did not consider it either safe or politic to enforce obedience on the part of the Dutch seamen, preferring rather a system of moderation to that of terror, hoping thereby to prevent insurrections, which, by a recourse to violent proceedings, he was apprehensive might be excited.
By advices from the Channel fleet, we learn, that Admiral Cotton, properly reinforced, has been ordered off Ferrol.
Two more ships belonging to Lord Nelson's fleet, the Belleisle and the Conqueror, have come into Plymouth to refit. Sir Charles Cotton has now with him 20 sail of the line.
We are happy to say, that Lord Nelson looks remarkably well, and is expected to join his fleet in a few days off the North coast of Ireland, the place of its destination.
NEW-YORK, October 15. Arrived, the armed ship Leander , Cowper, in 24 days from Port au Prince. On Saturday the 28th of September at the entrance of Crooked Island passage, the fleet having been chased several hours by a French privateer schooner of 100 tons, carrying 1 long 18 pounder and some small guns, the privateer, having got within gun shot of the Leander , captain Cowper hove too, being the sternmost vessel of the fleet, returned the privateer's shot, when a general engagement commenced, which lasted about three quarters of an hour; the privateer then put about, and stood off on a wind, most probably considerably injured by the shots from the Leander , the Sampson and the schooners Nonpareil , and Mohawk . On firing the last broadside, on board the Leander , the armed chest accidentally blew up, by which captain Cowper, and 6 men were considerably burnt, but are all in a fair way of recovery, except W. Kenny, the cabin steward. Parted from the ship Sampson , and schooner Diana , on Saturday evening, off the capes of Delaware.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18.
We learn that government does now seriously contemplate the construction of several ships of the line. This is federal policy and we are certain federalists will approve of the measure. But it cannot be effected without considerable expense, which it fairly distributed over the United States will not be felt; but which if drawn principally from one portion, as is the present revenue of government, will be unjust and oppressive. The commercial part of the country was well taxed during the former administration, but since Mr. Jefferson came into office, it has been burthened in a very partial and impolitic manner. We are assured that when considerable sums of money are required for new public exigencies, that part of the United States which has been restricted to the old constitutional ratio of representation will call loudly for the old constitutional ratio of taxation. Mr. Jefferson, in his very great wisdom must digest some plan of finance, or his popularity in the northern section of the union will vanish like a baseless fabric. If woolly heads are counted in the apportionment of representation, in the name of justice, let them be counted when we pay for building ships. ( Repertory. )
We learn from Port au Prince, that the British have actually got possession of Cape Nicholas Mole, where they have landed 1500 troops, and had laying off the harbour two frigates and a smaller vessel. And we also learn, that great jealousies subsist between the blacks and mulattoes of the new Empire, and that an insurrection is considered at no distant period. There was a well grounded opinion that Christophe would ere long become Emperor, as Dessalines's popularity was daily declining, and that of Christophe increasing. That some important change is about to take place in that quarter is very evident—how, or what manner permanent tranquillity is to be established is difficult to fore-see. The probability is, that the whole island will soon be again under the government of some European power. [ Merc. Adv. ]
A new process for watering hemp in two hours time, without injuring its quality, has been discovered by M. BRALLE, of Amiens, and published by order of the minister of interior. A quantity of green hemp, equal to 1-48 part of the weight of the hemp to be steeped, is dissolved in water heated to the temperature of from 72 to 75 of Réaumur, or 200 of Fahrenheit. When the hemp is immersed in the fluid, the vessel is closed, and the fire extinguished; and after continuing in a state of maceration for two hours, the bundles are taken out & covered with a layer of straw, so as to cool gradually without losing their humidity. Next day they are spread on a floor, the bands pushed to the top of the stem, and a heavy roller passed several times over them, in order to crush them, and dispose the tow to be easily separated from the reed, which is effected by beating. The weight of the hemp should be to that of the water as 48 to 650; & after one parcel has been taken out of the vessel, several others may be steeped, one after another, provided that at each new emersion, a quantity of soap water is added to replace what was absorbed by the preceding parcel.
The French are very desirous to reduce to calculation all the means of their internal prosperity, and an annual statistical account of the departments is promised from the highest authority. The following is the substance of a late communication respecting the department of Seine. The abbot St. Pierre remarked that by the number of births and marriages in great cities, the effects of war and peace might be clearly ascertained, because the dependance of the greater part of the inhabitants is upon the commerce, and the arts which belong to it. M. Guérin, in his supplement to the art of writing history, observed that from 1685 to 1784, births and marriages had increased in peace and evidently diminished after the second year of a war.
But he admitted numerous concurring causes in this effect. In the department of the Seine, which embraces Paris, the truth of the observations might be most fully ascertained. For this purpose, M. Allard intends to publish an annual Statistical account, upon the best documents that can be obtained. To assist the design, the following account is given.
The whole department of Seine is given at 46,181 hectares, on present French measures, of which Paris includes, 3,439. The hectare being 0,5107 of a French acre. According to the last general census, the whole department in 1804 was of 931,530 souls, of whom 149,981 were males who had been in married life. The other males of every age were 138,329, and the females 175,169. The military amounted to 16,738 including every grade. From this census it appeared 305,048 were males, & 326,383 were females. About 60 males to 65 females. The number of births for the same year was 20,402, and of those not births in marriage, 4448. The births in Paris only were 17,743, upon a population of five hundred and forty seven thousand seven hundred and fifty six. The number of marriages in all were four thousand two hundred and seventy seven, and in Paris only, three thousand six hundred & seventy six. The divorces in Paris were eight hundred and sixteen, but in the other places of the department only four. The number of divorces in four years had been reduced more than half, and the number of poor in three years nearly a third. In one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, M. Lavoisier furnished an account of the actual consumption of provisions in Paris, so that at a mean rate the city was supplied with seventy thousand oxen at the mean of seven hundred pounds each, eighteen thousand cows at 360 pounds each, one hundred and twenty thousand calves at 72lb. each, three hundred and fifty thousand sheep at 50 pounds each, thirty five thousand hogs at 200 pounds each, and nine hundred thousand weight of other animal food. ( Salem Reg. )
A commercial gentleman of this city, yesterday politely favored the editor with the GAZETTE POLITIQUE ET COMMERCIALE D'HAITI , printed at Cape Francois, from which the following decree has been translated. ( Baltimore American. )
IMPERIAL DECREE.
Jaques, by the grace of God and the Constitutional law of the state, seeing, that by the clandestine and fraudulent departure of the ship Louisiana , there results a considerable prejudice to the interests of the state; and that it behoves him to devise means to repress similar abuses in future, decrees as follows: To be executed throughout the whole extent of the state, and to date from the publication of the present decree.
ARTICLE 1. All foreign captains on their arrival at any of the ports of the island, shall be bound to give as security for his vessel, some commercial house Haytian or American , to be expressly commissioned for this effect, to which house he will make the deposit and entrust the sale of the cargo by him imported.
ARTICLE 2. All captains of foreign vessels who shall not be consigned to one of the houses above mentioned, or who shall himself undertake the sale of his cargo, shall undergo the entire confiscation of ship and cargo.
ARTICLE 3. Every commercial house, depository of a cargo, shall have his own securityship re-assured by 2 other houses of deposit which shall be, and remain perfectly accountable for the entire acquittal of all duties due the state by the vessel thus assured.
ARTICLE 4. No commissioned house of deposit shall under any pretext whatsoever, refuse to re-assure a securityship when required, without incurring a penalty from government, the least of which shall be, a revocation of his letters patent for deposit.
Done and decreed at the Imperial palace of the Cape the 1st of August 1805, second year of the Independence of Hayti and of our reign the first.
DESSALINES. By the Emperor The Secretary General, JUSTE CHANLATTE.
JONAH THOMPSON & SON Have Imported in the United States, from Liverpool, a part of their FALL GOODS, And daily expect the remainder via Baltimore. October 17
Mandeville and Jamesson, OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit; A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Consisting of Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities.
Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto.
Jamaica, St. Vincent's, and } In hds. &c. N. E. Rum, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva, 70 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whisky.
Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and } WINES. Teneriffe 40 cases St. Estaph Medoc Claret, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey, A few hogheads of choice Molasses, Tennessée and Georgia Cotton.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson skin, and } TEAS. Bohea Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use.
Green Coffee, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-Blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff.
SPICES —Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace.
Ginger, race and ground. Hobart and Orient Indigo, Madder, Coperas, Alum and Brimstone.
Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt, Peas, Chalk.
Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various sizes, &c. &c.
October 18 JANNEY & LLOYD, Have received per ship United States , just arrived A well assorted importation of FALL GOODS, Which are open and ready for SALE. 10th mon. 18th. e03: 2w3w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed or Stolen from Fairfax Court-House, on Saturday, the 12th inst. A Dark Bay Horse;
Fourteen hands and a half high, ridge mane, and bob tail, eight years old, shod all round, and has some white on all his legs, his sides are rubbed with the Saddle Girts—Walks and trots well.
Thomas Steele. Alexandria, October 13. 3t
Museum of Wax-Figures.
The Owner of the MUSEUM OF WAX FIGURES , having determined to fix the price of admittance to the low price of 25 cents, in order that every body may have the advantage of their sight, (being the first and very likely the last time that such a curious piece of work has been exhibited in this country) take the liberty of inviting the LADIES and GENTLEMEN in this town who will see them in profit of this favorable opportunity, giving them at the same time notice, that SATURDAY next will be the last day of exhibition.
Just Arrived from Europe, And to be seen at the corner of King and Pitt Streets, nearly opposite the Washington tavern, A GRAND COLLECTION OF FIGURES, (AS NATURAL AS LIFE) Representing the great Monarchs and High Personages in Europe, &c.
These Figures have been procured by an able Artist, at an extraordinary expence, and have afterwards been exhibited at Rome, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, and several other cities in Europe, and have always excited admiration! Hours of Exhibition from 9 o'clock in the morning till 10 in the evening.
At intervals the company will be entertained by a choice band of Music with several Italian pieces.
Admittance 25 Cents—Children half price.
The above Figures will remain in this city but one week from this date. October 14. d6:
The highest price given for clean Linen Rags, by the Printer of this paper.

For Cowes and a Market,  The Ship Ann, Captain BRADFORD. A few hogheads tobacco, and bales or bags of coffee, will be taken on board at a moderate rate, and the usual advance made if applied to Messrs. Thomas Middleton and Co. of London.
Robert T. Hooe & Co. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A good assortment of German Lin-  ens.
SPANISH HIDES. 2000 Spanish Hides just receiv- ed and for sale by  JOHN TUCKER. WHO has on hand 70 hides, and 100 bbls. MUSCOVADO SUGAR entitled to draw back, and GROCERIES as usual.
TAVERN & OYSTER-HOUSE. THE subscriber respectfully informs her friends and the public at large that she has open- ed a Tavern & Oyster House on Union Street— Having good accommodations, and a number of private apartments, where gentlemen may re- gale themselves on the good things of this life —she flatters herself by the assistance of her son in-law, that she will be able to give universal satisfaction—Liquors of the first quality will be laid in, and every attention paid by  Margaret Myers.
N. B. She has as usual PORTER AND ALE. October 16.
TAKE NOTICE. I DO hereby caution and prohibit all persons from hunting with dog or gun, on my estate situated on the Potomac river, between Alex- andria and George Town, and known by the name of ARINWOOD. Those who are regardless of this notice and persevere to trespass, may rely on being prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law—having employed a person to watch and in- form against all trespassers in future.  Walter S. Alexander.
PUBLIC SALE. Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia for the county of Alexan- dria, will be sold at Public Auction, for ready money, on the 26th day of October next on the premises—
A HOUSE & LOT, with the Appurtenances, in the town of Alexandria, Late the property and place of residence of JO-  SEPH CAREY, deceased. The property will be sold free from any in- cumbrance, and the title will be conveyed by the Marshal to the purchaser, under the direction of the Court.  Daniel C. Brent, Marshal, District of Columbia. Marshal's Office Alexandria, Aug. 1805
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA, Washington County, to wit: ON the petition of Lund Washington , an in- solvent debtor confined in the prison of Washington county aforesaid, for debt—Notice is hereby given, to the creditors of the said Lund Washington, that, on the 28th instant, ten o'clock, A. M. at the Capitol, in the court- room, the oath prescribed by the act of Con- gress, entitled, "An act for the relief of in- solvent debtors within the district of Columbia" will be administered to the said Lund Washin- gton, and a trustee appointed unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered, that this notice be published in the Na- tional Intelligencer, in one newspaper printed in Alexandria, and in one newspaper printed in Bal- timore, three times in each paper previous to the said 28th instant. By order of the hon. W. Cranch , an assist- ant judge of the circuit court of the dis- trict of Columbia.  William Brent, Clerk Circuit Court of district of Columbia for Washington county. October 16.
Just Published, And for Sale by Cotton & Stewart,  A Key to Mystery of Iniquity OR AN Address to Men of Candor and lovers of Truth. BY JOHN WEST, Of Fairfax County. This work contains a compendium of ecclesiastical history, accompanied with the author's reflections, proving modern episcopacy to be spu- rious, and human legislation in the Church to be usurpation, &c. &c.
Bank of Potomac, Oct. 7, 1805. Notice is hereby given the Stock- holders in the Bank of Potomac, that an electi- on for twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the court-house, in the town of Alexandria, on MONDAY , the 11th day of November next. By order of the President and Directors,  Charles Page, Cashier. October 7.
HOUSE AND LOTS for Sale, UPON POTOMACK; Situated at the lower part, and within the li- mits of the town of Alexandria. The house is built in the cottage style, calculated for the accommodation of a small fa- mily, but so planned as to admit of considerable enlargement without effecting its uniformity. It commands a fine view of the river and its adja- cent country. The garden, principally in front, is rich and in high cultivation, extending to the water, which it approaches by semi-circular falls. The lot attached to the house is 63 feet fronting upon Water Street, (corner of Jefferson Street) running into the channel. More ground may be obtained if required. In the same range, and to the southward of the above, are several Lots, similarly situated as to advantages and prospect, calculated for neat small buildings. The whole or any part of the above property may be obtained by purchase up- on reasonable terms, either in fee simple or un- der a light ground-rent. A clear title free from every encumbrance will be given upon the pay- ment of the sum agreed for, and a liberal credit allowed if required. Mr. Foss , residing upon the shore, below Keith's wharf, and adjoining the premises, will show the property, and a line directed to Doctor Hamilton , post-office, Alex- andria, will meet with immediate attention. September 21.
A NEW NOVEL. Just Published, by COTTON and STEWART! and for Sale at their Store, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.]  Fleetwood: OR,  The NEW MAN OF FEELING. BY WILLIAM G. DWIN. September 18.
FOR SALE, IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Neabsco Furnace, and its Ap- pendages, with 4 or 5000 acres of Land adjoining, NEAR the town of Dumfries, and within four miles of the Potomac. The soil is generally adapted to the produce of small grain— and, if too considerable for one purchaser, will be laid off in lots suitable for small farms. A description of the land is thought unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will, no doubt, first view it. The payments required will be one- third cash, and the balance in two annual instal- ments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land, and no deed will be made until the last payment is complied with. Any person wishing to pur- chase, may know the terms by applying to Mr.  Thomas T. Page , living near the premises; who is fully authorised by me, to sell the whole or any part.  John Tayloe. Mount Airy, August 12.
N. B. A valuable Mine Bank , Maryland, may be had with the Furnace.
NOTICE. THE administration of the estate of JAMES  WILSON , deceased, having been com- mitted to the Subscribers by the Orphans' Court of the county of Alexandria, they hereby require all those indebted to the said estate to make im- mediate payment of their respective debts; and those who have claims against the estate, to exhi- bit them as early as possible, properly authenti- cated.  Eliza Wilson,  R. I. Taylor. August 12.
Thirty Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY on or about the 12th instant, from the plantation of Doctor Belt , in Lou- don county, a Mulatto Man named WILLIS ; about 23 years old, five feet ten inches high; he took with him a white and brown shirt, old fur hat, nankeen pantaloons, a pair of old velvet do- linen trowlers, striped dimity jacket, and striped blanket. Said fellow was raised near Aquia, where I some time ago purchased him of captain Harrison ; it is supposed said fellow has a pals and will attempt to pass as a free man. I will give the above reward for apprehending said Negro in any jail, so that I get him again, if taken out of the state of Virginia, or Fifteen  Dollars if in this state, and reasonable charges paid for bringing him home. All masters of ves- sels and others are forewarned against harbouring or hiring said Negro, at their peril.  Walter S. Belt. Aquia, Sept. 28. (Oct. 3)
A few Copies of the American  Gardener , for sale by Robert Gray , in King-street.
GREAT BARGAINS. The heirs of colonel Charles Beatty , to free them- selves from the debts of the estate, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC SALE, at Holtzman's tavern in George Town , on Thursday the 26th December next, and continue from day to day until all is sold, upwards of One hundred Lots in George Town, AND its additions, many of them the best situations, and several well improved and under good rent. Also—the whole of the Water pro- perty which belonged to the deceased, including the very elegant two story brick houses wherein we reside, and the various buildings attached to them, with the Wharf and Ware-Houses in front —some of the lots are under ground rent of two dollars the front foot. The two dwelling houses alone with the kitchens, stables, &c. cost up- wards of 17,000 dollars—the wharf and ware- house are under good rent, as is also the Ferry from the wharf. Also—608 dollars yearly ground rents, all well secured. Also—lot 7 sq. 79, and lots 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, sq. 569, in the city of Washington.
Also—the following Lands in the vicinity of this town, and near to Tennyally Town and Rock Creek, viz. the Vale 4 3/4 acres, Dry Meadow 34 acres, Good Fellowship 21 acres, Mount Airy 59 1/2 acres, and part of Mount Airy 5 acres, well watered and timbered, and afford- ing handsome situations for country seats.
Also—Below Amsterdam, 12 1/2 a- cres, embracing the Canal below the Little Falls, and offering great advantages in water works and stone quarries.
Also—Burn's Neglect 81 acres, ly- ing in the City of Washington, embracing a part of the President's square; this tract is in dispute although a patent right, and Also—Prospect 167 1/2 acres, on the north of and adjoining the line of the City; of this tract as a situation for an independent gentle- man enough cannot be said; it commands a full view of the whole and entire city, of George Town and its additions, of Alexandria, of Bla- denburgh, of the Potomac and the Eastern Branch; the soil is however considerably injured by constant tillage, but could easily be reclaimed by manure, plaster, and rest. Taxes of every kind on all the said property are fully paid up to include 1805.
We will treat with any person for any of the property at private sale; judgment creditors of the deceased, and also against him where bound for our brother Thomas I. Beatty , will have a decided preference; and they are re- spectfully invited to attend, as are all other cre- ditors, to whom all possible justice shall be done consistently with legal obligation and the nature of the claims.
Terms of sale will be cash for all sums under 50 dollars; between 50 and 250, six, twelve and eighteen months; between 250 and 500, nine, eighteen and twenty-four months; from 500 to 1000, ten, twenty and thirty months, and all sums over 1000 dollars, twelve, twenty- four and thirty-six months; all on interest, with approved security, or endorsement. Ample discount will be allowed for cash payments at any inter- val. Good deeds will be given on payment of the purchase money free of Dower.
The rapid improvement and grow- ing value of Georgetown strongly incite purchas- ers of property at this time.  John M. Beatty,  Chas. A. Beatty. Georgetown, District of Colum- bia, September 28.
FOR SALE, My Tract of Land, lying in the county of Loudoun, and bounding on the Sugar Land Run: containing two thousand and seven hundred and sixty-four acres. I will accommo- date purchasers in parcels less than the whole. I will not enter into any description of the land, supposing that persons desirous of purchasing, will inform themselves on the spot, by taking a view of the premises. Possession can be given on new year's day, in the year 1806, to any one who makes a bargain before the 15th September, af- ter which time tenants will be fixed and the pos- session though at the same time as in the other sale, will be encumbered with them. For terms application may be made to Thomas L. Lee , of the county, General John Minor , Frederickburg, and the subscriber living in the county of King George.  Cleve, August 1.
This is to give Notice, That the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath ob- tained from the Orphans' Court of said county, letters of administration on the personal estate of  George Hoke , late of the county aforesaid, de- ceased—ALL PERSONS having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of February next, o- therwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand, this 19th day of August, 1805.  Ann Hoke, Administratrix, By James Anderson , her Attorney. N. B. All persons indebted to the above es- tate, are requested to make immediate payment, as above.
Valuable Lands for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by  Henry Lee to the subscriber, for securing a debt due from the said Henry Lee , to William  Ludwell Lee , deceased, the following TRACT of LAND will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on Monday, the 25th day of No- vember, ensuing, 2,800 acres, called Hollis's Marsh , lying in the county of Westmoreland , and state of Virginia , adjoining the Stratford estate , and bordering on the Potomac river . (Signed)  Bushrod Washington. Mount Vernon, Oct. 17.
FOR SALE, Or Barter for Dry Goods, A valuable Lot of Ground in fee simple, situated at the corner of Prince and Put streets, in the town of Alexandria, with the improvements thereon, consisting of one Brick and four Frame dwell- ing houses, a particular description of which is unnece- ssary, as those inclined to bargain, it is presumed, will first view the premises. Also for Sale, The STORE on Prince Street which I at present occupy. And to Rent, very low, Till the 1st of October, 1806, a comfortable back DWELLING HOUSE.  George Clementson. October 7.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Charles county, in the state of Maryland, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, letters of administra- tion on the personal estate of Enoch Magruder  Lyles , late of the county aforesaid, deceased, with a copy of the deceased's will annexed: all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 5th day of March next, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 5th day of September, 1805.  William H. Lyles, Adm'r. N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrator. September 5.
A Sale of Land by Auction. DESIROUS of paying some debts which the shortness of my crops the last and present year has prevented me from doing, I will sell, at public auction, on the third MONDAY in next month, at Fairfax Court House , at one o'clock in the afternoon, a TRACT of LAND in Prince William , laying on Bull Run , near its confluence with Occoquan ; contains, by pa- tent, 260 acres. The terms of sale will be—One half the mo- ney in hand, when a deed with a general war- ranty to the purchaser will be made—the other half in a year on bond with interest from its date. As a security for the last payment a mortgage on the land will be required. Such as inclined to purchase will, no doubt, view the land, which will be shown by a Mr. Thomas and Jesse Wood-  yard and a Mr. Stuart , who are tenants on the premises.
T. BLACKBURN. Rippon Lodge, October 9.
Musical Instrument & Cabinet  MANUFACTORY, In Prince, near Water Street, ALEXANDRIA, BY JOHN SELLERS; WHO begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria and the adja- cent towns and country, that he builds and re- pairs church, chamber, and barrel Organs; also makes and repairs Harpsichords, Piano Fortes, organized and plain, and has on hand, for sale Violins, Flutes, Flutes, Reeds, Strings, &c. an assortment of Music, consisting of Songs, Sonatas, Duets, instructions for the different instruments. He also offers his services for tuning the above instruments on reasonable terms. Any orders left at the above place will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. A steady Cabinet Maker, be- ing a good workman, will meet with encourage- ment by applying at the above place. May 6.
This day is Published, An for Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book-  store , and THIS OFFICE, (PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.)  AN ABSTRACT OF AN
A P O L O G Y, For Renouncing the Jurisdiction OF THE SYNOD OF KENTUCKY. BEING A Compendious View of the GOSPEL AND A FEW REMARKS ON THE CONFESSION OF FAITH. By Robert Marshall, John Dunlavy, Richard  McNemar, Barton W. Stone, John Thompson. May 2.
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