Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-06-25 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1806.
[No. 1636.
SALES AT VENDUE. On every Tuesday and Friday , WILL BE SOLD, At the Vendue-Store, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A Variety of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &c.
Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day.] All kind of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. M.
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP A N N, Charles Bradford, Master; Burthen 350 hogheads tobacco. She is a fine strong ship, well found, and will be ready to take in a cargo in 10 days.
Apply to Robert T. Hode & Co.
May 31 For Freight or Charter, The SHIP AURORA, John Titcomb, Master; Burthen about 350 hogheads of tobacco. She was to sail from Newburyport the 8th instant, and wait in Hampton Roads for orders. Should immediate application be made, she would, doubtless, be here in 8 or 10 days, and in complete order for the reception of a cargo.
Lawrafon and Fowle, Who have now landing from Hoop Ranger , Five bales Beerboon Gurrahs. June 10. d
For LIVERPOOL—direct, The SHIP ENTERPRIZE, Captain Colcord, (A fine new vessel, about 300 bhs. burthen.) One half the cargo being engaged, the balance will be taken on moderate terms, and if addressed to Messrs. Logan, Lenox & Co. the usual advance will be made. WM. HODGSON. June 5. d
POSTPONEMENT. Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Daniel McCarty to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said Daniel McCarty to Jonathan and Mahlon Scholfield, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 27th day of this present month, part of that Tract of land called Mount Air , whereon the said McCarty now lives, lying upon Accotink Creek , in the county of Fairfax, adjoining Grady's Mill and, distant about 11 or 12 miles from Alexandria. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. June 4. dff
Phineas Janney, Andrew Scholfield. We have thought proper to postpone the sale of the above Land heretofore advertised for the 31st May, until the 27th of June, when it will be positively sold. P. J. & A. S.
24 hogheads retailing Molasses 24 do. Sugar, of good quality 26 barrels Beef, Salem inspection 1 pipe London Particular Madeira Wine 5 boxes Cotton Curds 2 sacks Sago 2 do. Licorice Root Barrels of Clover and herds Grass Seed A quantity of red Seal Leather, and 100 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale, by Benjamin Shreve, jun. April 26. d
Dissolution of Copartnership. The Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent. All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payment to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 13. d
FOR SALE, By LEWIS DEBLOIS, At his Store near Col. Ramsay's wharf; Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof—old, and of an excellent flavor Old French Brandy in pipes New England Rum in hogheads, pipes and barrels Molasses in hogheads Mould Candles, of a good quality Cargo Beef, no. 1, Massachusetts inspection Russia Duck, of a superior quality Ravens Duck, light and stout German Oznaburgs, and Gunny Bags Marble Tile A new Mahogany Side-Board. June 20. d
JOHN G. LADD Has for Sale, 200 barrels New-England Rum, 150 bolls best Russia Sail Canvas, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 6 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, 2 do. fine Blue Batts, A few pieces French Duck, and Ticklenburgs of stout quality. Irish Linens, Britannias, Patillas, &c. June 18. d
FOR SALE, ON CONWAY'S WHARF, 28 Puncheons 4th Proof Jamaica Spirits. Apply to Marsteller & Young. June 5. d
Colston and Turner, Have received from New York, and are now opening at their Linen Store , on Royal Street, opposite Mr. James Ruffell's, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens, Diaper Table Cloths, brown Hollands, Patillas, and Ticklenburgs. And daily expect, Diapers, Checks, Hempons, Downs, Sheeting, Threads, &c. Also for Sale, A few chests of Imperial and Hyson Teas, of the latest importations—and 50 sacks of Liverpool Salt. May 9. d
BOTTLED BEER. To Morrow morning, at 7 o'clock, and, if encouraged, each succeeding morning, A dray with BOTTLED BEER will go about town: When the citizens may supply themselves with that wholesome beverage at six pence per bottle, to be paid for on delivery. Orders from the country and shipping orders will be executed on the shortest notice.— Apply to T. CRUSE. May 8. d
SEED POTATOES. I have received from New York, 50 barrels of SEED POTATOES , of an extra ordinary good kind, which I will sell low. Mordecai Miller. May 30. d
TUNIS CRAVEN, Has just received by the latest arrivals a hand- some assortment of SPRING GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Colonade Moll Mullins Ladies' extra long silk and kid gloves Diagonal laced and pegged ditto Cut gauze, japanned and honey-comb do. Plain and figured leno Pequet crape Plain cambric, jaconet and mull Mullins Plain & colored hair-corded cambric India & British book Mullin Do. do. handkerchiefs Leno veils Lace cambric and tambores mull shawls Honey-comb and imperial fatinet do. Undressed ginghams, chintz and calicoes Silk and cotton chambrays Italian Mantuas Ribands Italian fowing silk silk and cotton hosiery ALSO, FRESH TEAS, Of a superior quality, in small Leaden canisters and by the pound. May 6. d
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner PATSEY, Mark Butts, master; Burthen about 500 barrels, in complete order to receive a cargo. For particulars apply to the master on board, or Daniel M'Clean. June 19. d
ELIAS BOTNER, Saddle and Harness-Maker, KING-STREET, two doors below WASHINGTON STREET, ALEXANDRIA; KEEPS constantly on hand, for sale, an assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddles and Bridles; elegant silver mounted Suits of Whips, of all sorts; Coach and Wagon Harness, of all sorts; and Fine Buckets: all of which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for cash. June 18. d
JUST LANDED, From on board the brig John at Conway's wharf, and for sale by the subscriber 30 puncheons of high flavored fourth proof Jamaica RUM. James Patton. June 19. d
BOTTLING CELLAR. DAVID P. DEWEES, Has for sale, at his BOTTLING CELLAR , on Prince Street. Hare's Philadelphia Porter, & Ale, in bottles, of a superior quality. He has fitted up a room in the cellar for the accommodation of such as may favor him with their custom and will be happy to serve them. June 12. d
Alexandria Bank Stock WANTED, Apply to A. LINDO. June 21. d
SUGAR, in hogheads and barrels; COFFEE, by the bag or thousand weight; SALT, in sacks; HERRINGS, For sale, by A. LINDO. June 16. d
Plaster Paris & Lime—afloat. 100 tons Plaster Paris, 70 casks Lime, On board Brig Nancy , Captain Hall, AND FOR SALE, BY Lawrafon & Fowle, Who have also received by said Brig , Schooner Drive , and Packet , from Baltimore, 30 boxes Cod Fish 70 do. Mould and Dipt Candles 120 do. Half Boxes Brown Soap 1 Bale Beerboon Gurrahs Imperial, Young Hyson } of the latest importations. 20 barrel N. E. Rum 75 casks Bellona Gunpowder 10 casks Fig Blue In Store, Prime Beck and Pork Russia and Ravens Duck Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas Milkovada Sugar Casks Claret and Madeira Wine 200 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 50 do. Chocolate, &c. &c. May 21. d
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust given to me by James Kennedy jr. in order to satisfy certain debts therein specified, due to John Laird, Messrs. Chamberlain and Humphrey, Gabriel Wood, and Joel and Jonathan Poff, I do hereby offer for sale by private contract, the whole of the stock in trade of the said James Kennedy, jr. as it was deposited with me; and he not having complied with the condition therein contained, and redeemed the same agreeably to his undertaking in the deed of trust, and it being the stock of a Druggist and Chemist, may be worthy the attention of some person in that line of business. If no proposals are offered to me before the first day of July, I shall then expose the same to public sale, together with all the household furniture conveyed to me by the said James Kennedy, jr. to satisfy the purposes of the said deed, under the terms and conditions therein contained. James Sanderson, Trustee. June 4. d
PUBLIC SALE. On THURSDAY next, Will be Sold, at the House of Mrs. Mathewson, Cameron Street, opposite to Mr. Yeaton's, a variety of Elegant Household and Kitchen Furniture; Consisting of Side Board, Tables, Chairs, Beds and Bedheads, Carpets, Glass, China, &c. P. G. Marsteller. June 21. d
PUBLIC SALE. On FRIDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, on a credit of six months, The Time of a likely young Negro Woman and her Child. The woman has 10 years from the 31st March last to leave, and the child until it arrives to the age of 28 years. Philip G. Marsteller. June 23. d
The Subscribers have just Received, by the Schooner REGULATOR , Capt. Robert B. Roberts, and for sale on board and ashore, lying at Bayne and Cartwright's wharf, A Cargo of excellent Pine-Apples, Limes, Green Turtle, Plantins, and Bananas. Abel Willis, and Alexander Smith. June 24. d
A. WILLIS Has just received and for sale at his Grocery Store , A parcel of CHEESES , equal to English Cheeses. June 24. d
Just Arrived, And for sale, at Mr. Elisha Janney's Store, An excellent assortment of Household Furniture, Of the newest fashion, made of handsome Mahogany and well executed: Consisting of the following Articles: Swell'd Desks; Side Boards; Secretary and Book Cases; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Secretary and Writing Desks; Portable Writing Desks; Swell'd and Straight Bureaus; elegant Sash-corrugated Card Tables; Printed do. four feet Dining Tables; Light Stands; Bedheads; Straight Desks. ALSO, Some quoils of excellent Cordage and Spunyarn; cubbie & single Blocks; Trunks of all sizes; Wickerware of various colours; Potatoes by the barrel; Earthen Ware; Bamboo Chairs, &c. &c. The subscriber would thank any Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, who wish to supply themselves to call, as he expects to leave town soon. Samuel Harris. June 24. d
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust from Enoch Ward to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said Enoch Ward to Douglas and Mandeville , will be sold at public sale, for ready money, at the coffee house, in the town of Alexandria, on WEDNESDAY , the 16th day of July next, a Tract of Land, lying in Fairfax county, about ten miles from Alexandria, containing one hundred sixty two and one fourth acres. Thomas Moore. June 27. d
FRESH TEAS. Now landing from on board the Brig Harmony , from New York 12 chests Young Hyson, } of the latest importation. 5 do. Hyson, 10 do. Hyson Skin, Which will be sold on very moderate terms by James Sanderson. April 21. d
Cotton & Stewart Have received a large supply of PAPER HANGINGS, Of various figures and of the newest fashion, April 29. d

Account of the re-appearance of Sicard, teacher of the deaf and dumb in Paris.
Twenty-eight months had the man, whom the abbe de l'Epee chose for his immediate successor, the celebrated and modest Sicard, been the object of a proscription in which he was undeservedly included.
Concealed in the house of a trusty friend, who for two years risked his own life to save a head of such value, Sicard undertook the task to bestow with flowers the first studies of children, to facilitate their progress, and to render the performance of their duty easier to the fathers of families.
In the mean time, the deaf and dumb of every age and sex lamented the absence of their teacher. Sometimes they looked up to the windows of their apartment, and their eyes were bedewed with tears: or they would regard with fixed attention the arm-chair where Sicard had been wont almost daily to expand souls, and render them susceptible of the impressions of nature: and of the significant and various gestures that at other times animated their countenances, the expressions of dejection and sorrow alone remained.
From the emotion that animated every countenance, from the applause that was clapped from every hand, and especially from the indescribable transports of the author (Bouilly) it was easy for Massieu, notwithstanding his deafness and dumbness, to form an idea of the interest which the audience expressed in favor of the preceptor; and he so well contrived matters, that a few days after, he and Bouilly met together at the house of a legislator, who is a friend of men and merit, and of the unfortunate, and where a brother of the chief consul of the French republic happened to be on a visit.
This touching language of nature excited the admiration of all present, and produced the most lively emotion. Massieu observed this; immediately he flung one arm round the neck of Joseph Bonaparte, and the other round Bouilly, and all three
melted into tears. Joseph Bonaparte, who was most affected, pressed the amiable pupil of Sicard to his heart, and requested his worthy friend to signify to him, that he would on the same evening present his letters to the consul, and that he could venture to promise him that it would have the wished for effect.
Massieu's hopes were not disappointed, the consul ordered Sicard's name to be erased from the list of the proscribed; and soon after he was restored to the right of again giving instructions to his pupils.
The 14th of February 1800, was the day in which this good father appeared again in the midst of his children.
It was about 11 in the morning: already was the hall appropriated for the public exercises of the deaf and dumb filled with celebrated men; among whom, those in particular were observed who dedicate their talents and labors to the instruction of youth, and the promotion of the happiness of the human race.
The friends of the venerable preceptor, among whom was likewise the excellent man who had sheltered him from the storm of party rage, enter the hall in crowds, and a number of beautiful ladies embellished the company by the lustre of their charms.
At once a penetrating cry of - escapes Massieu-every one rises up; a respectful silence reigns throughout the whole assembly; Sicard appears-Massieu is already in his arms-his mouth is joined to the mouth of Sicard; his whole soul seems to be transfused into the soul of his preceptor-he takes him by the hand and conducts him to his chair.
Sicard endeavours to speak, but his emotion deprives him of the power of utterance. He wishes to communicate to each of his pupils what passes in his heart, but all at once fix their eyes upon him, embrace him, caress him; to extend over them his beneficent hands, to tell by signs that he loves them all with the paternal affection, that he receives them all into his bosom, is all that he has power to do; all that the blissful intoxication of his soul inspires him with.
As however, nothing escapes his penetrating glance, he observed that his female pupils, restrained by the bashfulness peculiar to their sex, venture not wholly to give way to the emotions which radiates from their eyes, and glows in every feature of their expressive countenances.
While these bashful maidens are expressing to their teacher the joy which his return occasions them, the boys who have made the greatest progress approach the table, and delineate with letters of fire, and the rapidity of lightning the emotions which animate them.
The following is from the London Morning Post of the 3d of May.
From the MONITEUR.
PARIS, April 22.
THE Manheim Courant, and some other papers in the North, already teem with false reports, and seem to rejoice in the apprehension of a new opportunity to mis-
lead Europe with false and ridiculous misrepresentations of the gigantic power of Russia. They of course would make it appear, that Dalmatia is inundated with Russian troops, and that a very respectable army is collected near the mouths of the Cataro.
The indignation of some of the officers of that regiment was then at the highest pitch, M. Ghislieri was so base as to write to these officers, for the purpose of allaying their resentment, and reconciling them to the surrender of the forts.
The following observations appear in a Note upon the foregoing article:
An account of the circumstances that attended the surrender of the mouths of the Cataro to the Russians, adds, to several particulars already known, that neither the marquis Ghislieri, nor the Austrian commandant, protested against the entrance of a Russian squadron into the port, though, at the same time, they were waiting in expectation of the French; and that in consequence of this conduct they also exposed the French, who were on their way thither, to the danger of falling into the hands of their enemies, when they might have supposed they were entering a friendly port.
In the letter written by the Marquis to the Austrian officers, he says, the place is not considered as being summoned by a hostile power, and much less by the Montenegrins, but by the repeated claims of a Russian Commandant;
that he had chosen for himself the part of causing his Majesty's troops to withdraw from Catoro; and this, in consequence of its being the desire of a Court in friendship & alliance with the House of Austria, relative to which he had express orders, from high authority, which enjoined him to take no other steps than those of protests and declarations; that he had entered into no terms of capitulation
with the Russian Commandant, having bound himself to nothing more than the necessary protests and declarations, for the purpose of justifying the court of Austria, against any complaint on the part of the French, that the affair could not possibly be attended with any disagreeable consequences to himself, nor by any means tend to impeach the bravery of the Officers, &c.
The letter of the Marquis Ghislieri to Gen. Molitor, in which he magnifies the forces of the Russians and Montenegrins, asserts that they were approaching the Austrian garrisons on all sides, threatening the whole province with death and destruction if any resistance should be made;
A note was presented on the 25th of March, by Gen. Lauriston, Commissioner in Dalmatia, to the Marquis Ghislieri, who was charged with the cession of Venetian Dalmatia.
Contrary to the assertion in the above Note, the Marquis de Ghislieri, states, in the correspondence, "that he had orders to give up to the Russians all the forts, and territory of the mouths of the Cataro."
NEW-YORK, June 21.
Captain Connell, from St. Thomas, informs that intelligence had been received there from a correct source, that Miranda's two schooners had been captured and carried into a small port to the westward of Laguire, and that according to the report, the general himself had landed at Bonnaire, where he was erecting fortifications.
A gentleman who arrived here yesterday from Laguire, furnishes the following information:
He left the city of Caraccas on the 14th of May, and Laguire on the 21st of May. At the time he sailed, (21st May) they had no positive accounts of Miranda at Laguire but supposed him from their last accounts to be at the island of Bonaire.
A government armed brig and schooner had been dispatched from Laguire, in search of the Leander, and an embargo laid for ten days. They had returned without falling in with her.
It was reported at Caraccas and Laguire, that two schooners had been captured and carried into Porto Cavello, but although the gentleman took every pains to obtain a correct information on the subject, he could never come at the truth nor learn their names, nor the names of the captains.

ed to Caracas was also untrue, they re- mained at Porto Cavello. He says there is no doubt but Miranda had taken mea- sures to distribute his proclamations thro- ughout the country, and that many were in circulation some few of which had been discharged. He says the people are very much disaffected, and if Miranda succeeds in making good his landing, no doubt great numbers will join him, but at present they dare not speak. The governor general of Caracas had been much alarmed but the alarmed appeared to be subsiding.
"He was boarded in the Mona passage, by the British schooner Gipsy, tender to the Hercules man of war, and on inquiring from them of Miranda, they told him that the last accounts they had from him was from Bonaire. He also fell in on his pas- sage with a British government brig di- rect from Jamaica, the captain of which told him that there were a number of ves- sels at Jamaica ready to sail and join Mi- randa the moment they had any direct ac- counts from him."
From the above it appears certain that on the 21st of May, Miranda had not yet effected a landing; but from his situation on the coast, we may expect the next arri- val will bring some positive accounts on that subject.
A letter was received in town yesterday from St. Thomas, dated 29th May which states general Miranda, in the Leander, had fallen in with a Spanish corvette of 12 18 pounders, off Porto Cavello, and after a severe engagement, effected his escape by throwing his guns overboard. The letter also mentions the capture of Miranda's two schooners, in one of which was the son of col. Smith.
By the arrival at Newburyport yesterday evening of the ship Washington, captain Webster 40 day from Copenhagen, we learn verbally, that a few days before he sailed, there was a battle fought between the Swedes and Prussians near Hanover; the former are said to be making great preparations.
Captain W. has likewise furnished two numbers of the Altona Mercury, of the 24th and 25th April from which the follow- ing articles are translated.
LUBECK, April 23. There has been an attack between a lit- tle corps of Swedish cavalry and the ad- vanced Prussian infantry, at Sedorf, near Lubeck, and Lauenburg. On both sides were some killed and wounded.
ELSINEUR, May 3. Two Swedish frigates sailed from the roads here to day to the North Sea, and 2 cutters some days before.
ITALY, April 12. By private accounts from Rome, which have gained belief the pope (Pius VII) will resign, and Cardinal Pesch be placed in his stead and take his residence at Avig- non; but the estates of the pope will be an- nexed to the kingdom of Italy.
They say likewise that the kingdom of Etruria will be a federative state of France.
COPENHAGEN, April 24. The Danish Consul in Naples has re- ceived a note, from the states secretary, Pignatelli, stating that it would not be per- mitted to Danish vessels to go at present between Naples and Sicily but that there would be no obstacle to their going to the East coast of Naples, from there to take in their cargoes.
PHILADELPHIA, June 23.
OF MIRANDA. In addition to the contents of the fol- lowing letter, we learn by the Resolution, that the two schooners were carried into Porto Cavello, and that the Leander was cruising off the Rocos:
Extract of a letter from Caracas, dated 15th May.
"Ever since the departure of the traitor Miranda from New York, we have watch- ed his motions, and observed all his opera- tions at Jacquemel. On the 25th of March he appeared on the coast with the corvette Leander and two schooners, the Bacchus and the Bee. He landed 5 emissaries, and on the same day he was attacked by our vessels of war; he sustained the attack with courage for a moment, but observing our vessels preparing to board, he fled in a dastardly manner, after throwing over part of his military stores."
"The two schooners were captured af- ter a slight resistance. Three of the per- sons on board threw themselves into the sea; but two of them were immediately picked up, the other was drowned."
"We have taken 50 of these Brigands, who will soon have their trial. We have also taken the 5 emissaries who were land- ed, with their commissions, uniforms, &c. guns, pistols, saddles, military stores, and a number of proclamations headed with LIBERTY, and printed by your printers to revolutionize this pro- vince. In a word, we have captured all but the Leander, and there is little doubt she will soon be brought in by our vessels who are in pursuit of her. A great reward is offered for the capture of her and capt. Lewis."
Arrived at New-Castle, the ship Eugenia, Sturges, from Canton, (mentioned on Saturday); at the Boca Trigas was boarded by three armed boats crews from the British ships of war Blenheim of 74, and the Hughes of 50 guns, who bro't the Eugenia to anchor, detained her during the night, broke up the stowage of all articles on the gun deck and in the gun room, and put every thing in confusion and disorder, under pretence of searching for defectors; not finding any, they pressed the ships steward and two American seamen, one of whom had an American protec- tion; on application being made to captain Bille (the commodore) for their release, he refused to give them up, declaring "that he wanted men for his majesty's service in India, and should take them whatever he could find them, without pay- ing any regard to American protections, which he could purchase in the United States for 50 cents per dozen."
The above statement of the treatment we re- ceived from captain B. is simply a narrative of facts, on which the public will make their own comments. I will only observe that we were ve- ry weakly manned in the first instance, the loss of three of our best seamen, compelled us to stop at Mocha and procure several Chinese to assist in navigating the ship to America, and eventually to proceed with a very unpleasing prospect. In a conversation I had with captain B. on the sub- ject, he created the idea of the American govern- ments protecting their seamen with the utmost contempt.
May 18, a company's Packet from Bengal, for England touched at St. Helena and brought intelligence of a peace between the British and all the native powers of India.
"An American ship belonging to Nantucket, has arrived here about two weeks past, from the Fazee, or Friendly Islands, with 3 m. picol of Sandal Wood, which has been sold at 27 dollars per picol. The first object of the voyage was to procure Seal Skins, and not succeeding in that, the captain turned his attention to collecting the Sandal Wood, in which he has succeeded very well—the cost of it I am told, was not more than 1500 dollars."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25.
"On the day Captain Hardie left Antigua, a British government brig arrived there with dis- patches for Admiral Cochrane, stating that a fleet of four sail of the line and six frigates from France had put into Martinico. Not finding the Admiral at Antigua, the brig proceeded imme- diately to Dominico in quest of him."
N. Y. Mer. Adv.
"Advice is received by the ship Eugenia, that the British were preparing an expedition at the Cape of Good Hope, to be reinforced at St. He- lena, and thence to proceed against the Spanish settlements on the river La Plata. Montevideo was supposed to be their first destination."
Phil. True American.
The following is an extract from a letter dated Canton, January 9, 1806—writ- ten by an intelligent American to his friend in Philadelphia,
"There has arrived, since I furnished you the last list of shipping at this port, two Russian ships from Kamschatka and the N. W. coast. The cargoes from thence consist principally of furs. 180 m seal skins with a number of other furs; they have not succeeded agreeably to their expectations, and say that the European market will af- ford better prices than this. Their voyage has been an experimental one, and the homeward cargoes I am informed, are as- sorted for their own market on trial."
LATEST FROM LONDON.
Our correspondents at New York, under date of June 21st, at noon, write as fol- lows:
[Balt. Tel.] "Arrived here this morning, the ship Charles, captain Barnett, from London, and 38 days from Penzance. She brings London papers to the 8th May, which state the official particulars of the capture of admiral Liniois, in the Marengo of 80 guns, and the Bellepoole frigate, by ad- miral Warren. The Marengo and Belle- poole sustained an action of several hours with the London ship of the line and a frigate. The greater part of the treasure obtained by Liniois while cruising in the East Indies, is on board the Marengo."
"LONDON, May 7."
"The king of Sweden, in consequence of hostilities having been commenced a- gainst his troops by Prussia, has ordered an embargo to be laid on all Prussian ves- sels in his ports. The Swedish troops are evacuating Lauenburg, and retiring to Swedish Pomerania, which it is supposed the Prussians will immediately invade."
Systems of Lavater and Doctor Gall.
Every person is acquainted with the name of Lavater, and of his researches into the human physiognomy. The name of Dr. Gall is less known in England, though it has lately become very famous upon the continent; and perhaps it will not be un- acceptable to our readers to be informed of the nature and subject of the system to which he owes his celebrity.
Dr. Gall is a professor of medicine at Vienna, and has delivered a course of lec- tures in that capital, and all the principal towns of Germany, in which he endeavors to demonstrate that the external conforma- tion of the human skull is a certain Index to the moral character. The object of this system is the same with that of Lava- ter, but this is the only point of resem- blance. They think to arrive at the same object by different routes.
Lavater pretended to divine the differ- ence of characters by a comparison be- tween the configuration of the countenanc- es of animals and those of men; and boast- ed of being able, upon mathematical princi- ples, to decypher the hieroglyphics of the face. He has left a series of profiles, which he has conducted from the Frog to the A- pollo Belvidere. He has chosen the frog as the lowest of brutes. According to him in proportion as nature is degraded, the longer always is the angle which one can trace from the extremity of the eye to the extremity of the mouth. Dr. Gall pre- tends to being able to make the same dis- covery, by comparing the heads of animals with those of men. He places little confi- dence in the language of the features; and his remarks do not extend below the sock- ets of the eyes. Far from entering into the labyrinth of the brain, he confines his observations to the external conformation of the skull. At our birth he says the skull is a membrane extremely flexible, and soft, which receives the impression of the brain, the force of which is prodigious, and its increase rapid. Thus we find the heads of children are proportionally larger than the other part of their bodies. This mem- brane insensibly becomes hard, acquires a covering of bone, which however always take the original shape of a membrane. To this it is objected without ground, that if the skull takes the impression of the brain, this impression would be better seen on the inside than on the out side of the skull. Dr. Gall answers this objection by observ- ing, that the mass of the brain does not continue in the same state; that it has its full extent only in the period of youth, that afterwards it diminishes in volume, and dries up more or less, so that the skull ossifies internally in proportion to this diminution which is the cause of the little correspondence we often observe be- tween the two surfaces, and which conse- quently renders the external conformation of the skull a more certain index to the na- ture of the brain than the brain itself.
In this argument he likewise finds an easy mode of extricating himself from oc- casional difficulties; for if a man should be found really not to possess the faculty which the particular conformation of his skull an- nounces him to have, the doctor may al- lege, that nature intended he should pos- sess it, but that circumstances have oppos- ed its development, or that he has lost it by some accident, some disease or some other physical cause, produced by this di- minution of the mass of brain.
The system of Dr. Gall places all our intellectual and moral faculties in the brain. The comparison of our skulls with those of certain animals which have been distinguish- ed at all times by certain vices or certain qualities is doubtless his strongest argument & the animals always furnish us with lessons or with masters. He has likewise in his favor the skulls of some celebrated men, where he pretends to recognize the facul- ties by which they are distinguished. The system does not exclude free will, as has been imagined. On the contrary, he as- cribes great merit to those who, by the force of their will, resist the impulses of nature. It is very well known that So- crates boasted of having been born with dispositions to all vices. One thing is very remarkable, that the brow of Dr. Gall is distinguished from any other by the ex- treme protuberance of the region where he places the organ of observation on men to their skull! The features doubtless speak a language quite as intelligible.
The system of Lavater, at least possess-
es advantage over the others, that by it one can judge of people, by looking at them without being obliged to feel their skull, which is not always easy, and which would in the present state of our manners be thought not quite polite, particularly if a wig was previously to be taken off.— This system would effectually put an end to disguise. The bad would be denounced and the good recommended by their fea- tures alone. A pencil and a compass would be all that a man required to use in a com- merce with the world, whereas a pupil of Dr. Gall, before forming an acquaintance, or concluding a bargain, must first take the measure of his neighbors head, and then go home and consult his cabinet of skulls for the analogies of his character.
The Indiana Gazette of the 12th ultimo, re- lates a surprising instance of the dreadfull effects of superstition among the Indian tribes. It is as follows: A Shawanoe Indian informed the chiefs of his tribe that the Great Spirit had appeared to him, and commanded him to acquaint the red people that he was determined to destroy them, unless they would forbear to drink whiskey, and that it was his pleasure that the persons who were in the habit of practicing witchcraft, should either give up their Magic bag, or be punished with death. The chiefs determined to obey what they suppos- ed to be a divine mandate, and the inspired person was called to designate those who were the obj- cts of the Great Spirit's anger; these were made im- mediately to surrender the implements of their art. Thus the affair ended with the Shawanoes.
But the Delawares, who also employed the prophet to discover the magicians of their tribe, were not content with this mild punishment, but immediately pronounced sentence of death upon all those whom he designated, and terrible to re- late, three miserable wretches were instantly feiz- ed, and committed alive to the flames. One them is Tetebozke, the head chief of the nation, a man of 80 years of age, and long the object of their reverence and esteem. Several others were under sentence, and expected to undergo the same fate.
COMMUNICATION.
THE REQUEST.
O give me a Rose as it grows, Untouch'd, and still blooming anew— O give me a Rose as it blows, Unwither'd, and moist with the dew. O give me a Rose with a leaf All green, and most pretty to see— O give me a Rose which no thief Has ever yet ravag'd but me. O give me this Rose to my mind, Unfullied, and fresh as the Morn; O let me, kind Heaven, but find, A Rose that's devoid of a Thorn. O where is this Rose which I seek; A growing upon the wide plains; O yonder it blooms on the cheek Of Betty surrounded with Swains. Oh Heaven thy arm interpose, To keep all these Spoilers away— O leave me this beautiful Rose Still sweet as the blossom of May.
NOTICE.
THE MEMBERS of the WASHINGTON So- CIETY, of Alexandria, will please to take notice, that a regular stated meeting of the said Society, will be held at Gadsby's hotel, on Fri- day, the 4th July next, at 12 o'clock, A. M. The Society will move in procession at twelve o'clock, to the Presbyterian Church, where Sermon will be delivered by their Ch- By order of the Standing Committee of all
G. Ramfay. June 25. codzw N. B. The Society, comprising house next Gadsby's. Gilpin's, King Street.
Extract from an Act of andria for the exting. E, Sec. 7. If any person wi at any fire, shall neglect or refus order or directions of any officer wi pointed by any company now estab which may be hereafter established, know to be an officer, such person shall forfeit an the sum of Five Dollars: Provided, the na of such officer shall have been first published in one of the public papers printed in the town.
The following persons are duly elected officers, of the Sun Fire Company, for the present year.
 George Deneale, PRESIDENT.  Peter Wise, jun. VICE-PRESIDENT.  Jonathan Mandeville, TREASURER.     George Deneale, 1  COMMANDERS.    James Russel, 2    John Tucker, 3    Cuthbert Powell,  SUBORDINATE DIRECTORS.    Joseph Riddle,    Oliver P. Finley,    Dennis Ramsay,  REGULATORS.    Jacob Hoffman,    Adam Lynn,    Tunis Craven,  TRUSTEES.    Joseph M. Perrin    Henry K. May,    Jas. Kennedy, jun.     
June 25. Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

FOR SALE, By the subscribers, Mould Candles, of a very superior quality, by the box Window Glass, of different sizes Bucellos Wine, in quarter casks Linen Salt, and Willow Carpets German Linens, of different descriptions. ALSO, 100 bds Maryland and Virginia Tobacco, part of which is well suited to the West India markets. R. T. HOOP & Co. May 12. cof
The Subscriber, At his manufactory, Water Street, offers FOR SALE, A quantity of Mould and Dipp'd Candles. Upwards of ten thousand weight White and Brown SOAP. And will shortly have ready for delivery a large parcel He continues the Bottling business as usual, and has on hand, a large stock of Old bottled Porter and pale Ale, Part of it nearly twelve months in bottles, received in bottles from the brewery of Messrs. Abbott and Sheppard, Philadelphia (late Mr. Isaac W. Morris) the whole of which on trial will be found not inferior in quality to any ever imported from London. WM. DUNLAP. May 19. co
TO RENT, And possession will be given the 20th May, A TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE, situated on Fairfax Street, lately occupied by Mr. Davis, shoemaker. The stand is good, and having been occupied for a length of time by a person eminent in his business, renders it an eligible situation for a person of that business. For terms apply to Thomas Irwin, or John Adam. May 3. co
IN THE CASE OF ALEXANDER HENDERSON, JUN. The subscriber having been appointed trustee of the estate and effects lately surrendered up by the said Alexander Henderson, jun. for the benefit of his creditors, in conformity with the provisions of the insolvent law for this district of Columbia, hereby requests all persons indebted to the said Alexander Henderson, jun. either in his individual capacity or as a partner of the late house of Alexander Henderson and Co. of Alexandria, to make immediate payment to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may by him be authorised to receive the same. John M'Iver, Trustee. June 9. 2aw6 bjt
FOR SALE, By the subscriber, about 4,000 feet of MAHOGANY, of the best quality of St. Domingo Wood, capable of being cut into hand rails, or Cabinet Work, also about 2,000 feet in plank, and about 20 logs of Satin-Wood. The subscriber has also on hand, A handsome assortment of CABINET WORK, of the best quality and superior workmanship, consisting of Sideboards, Bedsteads and Posts, Tables, Chairs, Water-stands, &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash. He expects to receive a regular supply of MAHOGANY, and will always have the different pieces of Cabinet Work ready on demand, at his Coffee House, Royal Street. Benjamin Adamson. 2aw3w+
Give Notice, of Alexandria county, Columbia, hath obtained an order of said county, upon the personal estate of the late of the county aforesaid, persons having claims against the deceased are requested to exhibit them with their vouchers thereof, on or before the 21st day of December next, otherwise by law they may be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand this 21st day of June, 1806. Ana Limerick. 2aw4w
Twenty Dollars Reward, WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, a young mulatto man slave, named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas, who keeps the middle ferry opposite to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, luffy and well made, has short curled hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples in his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow, of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in any jail, shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Doctor N. P. Cau-fin, at Port Tobacco. G. B. Cau-fin. Maryland, Charles County, January 17. [Feb. 3.] 2aw
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, made between Richard P. Paine, complainant—and the heirs and representatives of Robert M'Crea, deceased, defendants, will be sold, at public sale, on SATURDAY, the 14th day of June, at the Coffee House, in Alexandria, on a credit of six months; one moiety of an annual ground rent of 114 dollars upon a lot in Union Street, leased to Thomas Crandle, on which there is erected a three story brick house; also, one moiety of an annual ground rent of 40 dollars, on a lot leased to Michael Thorn, in Wales's alley, now the property of Samuel Nichols, on which there are improvements; also, on a credit of six and twelve months, one moiety of a lot of ground on Pitt Street, fronting 46 feet, and running back 123 feet 5 inches.—Security will be required on the above property for the payment of the purchase money. G. Deneale, Commissioner. May 20. 0114thj.
The sale of the above property is postponed on account of the weather, till Thursday next the 26th inst. when it will take place at 1 o'clock. PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from James Brandon and Elizabeth his wife, dated the 21st of February, 1805, for the purpose therein intended, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 27th day of August next, a LOT OF GROUND, fronting 22 feet 3 inches on the east side of Water Street, and 150 feet deep, situated between Duke and Prince Streets, in the town of Alexandria; whereon is erected a neat and convenient Frame Dwelling house. Thomas Vowell, Trustee. May 23. 2aw4j.
Four Cents Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, two apprentices to the carpenters' trade, viz.—EDWARD FOLLIN, (in August last) 18 years of age; who I am informed is working in Leesburg—Also, EDWARD LATHAN, (on the 9th inst.) 14 years of age. This boy is harbored near this town. All persons are hereby cautioned against harboring or carrying off said apprentices, under the penalty of the law. The above reward will be given if brought home, but no farther charges. Hugh Carolin. June 23. 3st
Saddle and Harness-making. JOHN & HENRY PIERCE, Beg leave to inform their Friends and the Public in general, THAT they have lately commenced and intend carrying on the Saddle and Harness-making, in all its various branches, in Mrs. Coeyron's house, on King Street, Alexandria, the second door below the house formerly occupied by John Bryan, as a saddler's shop. Work hereof will be executed in the most punctilious manner and on the shortest notice. From a due attention to their business they hope to give general satisfaction and merit the approbation of those who may please to favor them with their custom. June 16. cofm
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphans' court of said county letters of administration upon the personal estate of Duncan Nevin, late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof, on or before the 10th day of December next, otherwise by law they may be excluded from all benefit to said estate. Given under my hand this 10th day of June, 1806. Andrew Fleming, Am'r. June 11. 2aw6w+
NOTICE. SUCH of the creditors of John Hickman and Co. late of Alexandria, as have come into the terms upon which the said John Hickman and Co. surrendered their property to the use of their creditors, are required to attend, in person, with, or to transmit the evidence of their debts against the said Hickman and Co. daily proved, to the subscriber, residing in Alexandria, on or before the 10th day of July next, to enable the subscriber to make a small dividend among the creditors of a sum of money in the hands of one of the creditors residing in Alexandria. The interest upon the debts to be calculated to the 31st of May, 1796, the time when the said John Hickman and Co. surrendered up their property. George Clementson. June 7. 2aw10thj
FOR SALE, Two elegant Riding Chairs, with tops and harness complete; On the most reasonable terms for cash or short credit—Apply to the PRINTER, or, THOMAS WHITE, jun. Blacksmith. April 8. cof
FOR SALE, Two elegant Riding Chairs, with tops and harness complete; On the most reasonable terms for cash or short credit—Apply to the PRINTER, or, THOMAS WHITE, jun. Blacksmith. April 8. cof
Just Published, By ROBERT GRAY, BOOKSELLER, KING STREET, (A new Edition, considerably enlarged) A New Introduction to Reading; OR, A Collection of Easy Lessons, Arranged on an improved plan: Designed as an Introduction to the Speaker, English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c. To which is prefixed, L. Murray's Rules and Observations, For assisting Children to read with Propriety. Price, bound in Leather, 50 Cents. Lately Received, A supply of Writing Paper, Quills, & Pen-Knives. June 18.
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust from David Wilson Scott and Elizabeth his wife, to the subscriber, for securing the payment of a sum of money therein mentioned, to Josiah Faxon and Co. will be sold, at public auction, for ready money, on MONDAY, the 30th day of this month, on the premises, the two story framed House with the Lot of Ground, fronting 37 feet on Prince Street, near the corner of Washington Street, in which Mr. Scott now lives. Also, a vacant lot adjoining, fronting 20 feet on Prince Street, and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley. Also, a lot of ground on the corner of Duke and Columbus Streets, fronting 60 feet on Duke Street, and running back 88 feet to a ten feet alley. Also, a lot of ground on the corner of Duke and Water Streets, fronting 54 feet on Duke, and 68 feet on Water Street. G. DENEALE, Trustee. June 7. 2aw13
PUBLIC SALE. IN pursuance of a deed of trust from Benjamin Talbot, now deceased, late of Fairfax county, to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain debt due from the said Talbot to Jonah Thompson and Richard Veitch, of the town of Alexandria and district of Columbia, will be exposed to public sale, for cash, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 2d day of July next, a certain tract of LAND, situated on the head waters of Piney Branch, in the said county of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of Mr. Thomas Mellen, and about two and a half miles from Fairfax court house; containing 324 and a half acres, together with all the improvements, buildings, &c. thereon; being the same tract of land on which the said Talbot lately resided, and now in possession of his widow. Sale will commence at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. David Stuart. June 2. 2aw2dly.
BREWERY FOR SALE. THE subscriber will sell all his interest in that extensive BREWERY in Alexandria, which he now occupies; of which there is eleven years of an unexpired lease to come from September next. This Brewery is on an extensive plan, having two Copper Boilers of 1200 and 500 gallons, and every working utensil complete, with Malt House, Kils and Mill. To the capitalist this concern offers every inducement, who is skilled himself, or can procure a person skilled in brewing; as the business may be extended so as to become extremely valuable. Proposals will be received to the first of July. Every necessary information may be had, and letters post paid attended to, by applying to Thomas Cruse. May 4. daw2awtf
Runaway Negro JACK. June 4. daw2awtf
Fan away from the subscriber, living in Potomac Neck, Charles county, Maryland, on the 15th of last June, a Negro man, named JACK, about 50 years of age, and about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, luffy and well made, his voice in common talk, and bold in his looks and manner. I don't know any thing that would make a stranger suspect Jack's elopement sooner than that of calling himself a Baptist, and loud of argument. JACK came from Guinea when he was about 12 or 13 years of age. There is a scar on the back of one of his hands occasioned by a burn or coal while an infant, it must be discovered by strict notice: each of his shins are flame-colored about 4 or 5 inches in length and better than one inch broad in different places. Whoever brings said Jack home, or secures him in jail that I get him again, shall receive Twenty Dollars for the first 20 miles, Thirty Dollars for 30 miles, or Forty Dollars for 50 miles, and One Shilling for each mile after, and reasonable charges paid by RICHARD BRANDT. May 30. co
The above Negro Jack eloped from me better than twelve months past, and was brought home by one of Judge Washington's overseers, with a seal and recommendation signed by Thomas Teas, Middle River Neck, Baltimore county, dated May 23, 1805. Jack then called himself Thomas Harris.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES. Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST; The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society. THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermitting Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, speak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholics, Colic-winds, Female complaints, &c. The very great demand and high esteem which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many counterfeits; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic. The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and others of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, circulations, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti-bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste. For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scrofulous gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth; it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders. A medicine which for efficacy and safety in operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops. For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits are unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills. Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles. Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few lamps; some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof glass Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; paints ground in oil; and a few barrels of Turpentine Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms to foresight, or to punctual customers on a short credit. A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen. March 27.
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