Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-14 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1867.
[No. 1992.
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 kinds of goods which are on hand and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per sch'r. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas— For sale by
R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell.
July 21. FOR SALE, 20 hds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market. A L S O,
1 pipe } London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe } excellent quality. 4 qrs. casks } Wm. Hodgson.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of FRESH TEAS, This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson Skin do. Souchong boxes. I have also for Sale, 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior) 25 crates queens and blue-edged earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 each stored Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4800 do. ground Alum. W. HODGSON.
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tiers fresh Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tiers green Copperas 5 pipes Cogniac Brandy 10 hds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 26 hds. south Potomac Tobacco.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, sometime in the months of November or December last, A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very strait, of rather a yellowish or tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jemmes's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If he is taken to the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Three Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. [30]
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Public Sale.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Captain John Harper, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of August next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, the following
Very valuable Property
IN THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, VIZ. ONE piece of Ground, lying on the south side of Franklin-street, and on the west side of Potomac-street, beginning at the intersection of the said streets, being one hundred and twenty-five feet to the eastward of Water, and running westwardly with Franklin-street thirty-two feet six inches, from thence southwardly eighty eight feet three inches and one half.
One other piece lying on the west side of Union street, and to the southward of Franklin-street, beginning on Union-street one hundred and 76 feet seven inches to the southward of Franklin-street, and running northwardly with Union street 88 feet 3 inches and an half, thence westwardly 62 feet 6 inches. Also, one half-acre of ground lying at the intersection of Royal and Gibbon streets.
Mary Harper, Ex'rx. Wm. Hartshorne, Samuel Craig, Wm. Herbert.
July 27. dts
NOTICE.
LOST or mislaid, a Note of Hand, drawn by John G. Ladd, the 12th of June, 1867, payable to William N. Mills, and by him indorsed sixty days after date, negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, for the sum of 583 dollars 33 cents. The public are cautioned against taking an assignment of said Note, the contract on which it originated being otherwise satisfied, the Note, if in existence, will not be again paid, and this notice will be plead in bar against it.
John G. Ladd.
August 10. d
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them entitled to drawback. Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-fish, and Stone Lime. May 7. d
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois.
May 16. d
NOW LANDING,
From on board the brig Dolphin and schooner Mohawk, from Boston, schooner Freighter from Portland, and sch'r Zilpha from Windsor, Nova-Scotia, and for Sale by
Lawrason & Fowle,
 150 tons Plaister Paris  25 hds. } New-England Rum  50 bbls. }  10 hds. Molasses  3 pipes French Brandy  10 do. Holland Gin  250 boxes brown Soap  30 do. mould }  20 do. dipt }  10 do. spermaceti }  25 bbls. fall Mackerel  10 do. whale-Oil  30 cases Claret  40 boxes fresh Lemons, and  A quantity of Cheese. 
August 3. d
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill. To such a one good wages will be given. For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria.
March 17. d
I WANT TO HIRE
A sober, industrious, honest, careful Man, to take care of an Orchard, Garden, and small Farm, near this town.
R. T. Hooe.
August 12. d
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. JAMES CROUCHILL, A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board.
William Hodgson.
July 20. d
For Amsterdam (direct)
The Ship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. WESTON. For freight of one hundred and twenty hds. tobacco, and coffee in bags, or bbls.
Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Alexandria or Washington Bowie, Georgetown. July 23.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:
HAS FOR SALE,
An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
 MADEIRA } Port  Sherry } WINES.  Lisbon }  Malaga }  Teneriffe & }  Corsica } 
Old St. Estephe Medoc Iaret, in cases of one dozen
 A few dozen fine old frontinac  Ditto do. best wine bitters  Jamaica and West-India rum  New-England do.  Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy  Holland and country gin  Schiedam gin in cases  Irish whiskey, very old  70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey  Cider in barrels  White wine and Cider vinegar  Florence oil in flasks  2 hogsheads Havana honey  15 do. choice retailing molasses  Gunpowder }  Imperial }  Hyson }  Young Hyson }  Hyson-Skin and }  Souchong } 
TEAS of good quality.
 Muscovado sugars, different qualities  Bengal white do.  Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria.  Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders.  Macuba and rapée do.  Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)  Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre.  Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; fraces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars.  Muscadel and bloom raisins in boxes.  Sun raisins in casks.  Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. 
A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box.
A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. liberal wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER.
June 20. d
Public Sale.
WILL be sold, at eleven o'clock, on Saturday next, the 15th instant, at the late dwelling of HUGH WEST, deceased, on Wilkes-street, all the Personal Estate of the said Hugh West, consisting principally of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. &c. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
Ann West, Administratrix of Hugh West, deceased.
August 13. dt
For Sale or Rent,
A COMPLETE two story brick DWELLING HOUSE, and Lot of Ground, situated on Princess-street, between Washington and Columbus-streets. There are on the premises, a Smoke House and other out buildings. For terms apply to
John F. Smith.
August 10. ddt 1aw2w ddt
Public Sale of Lots.
AGREEABLE to the will of Mr. JOHN WEST, deceased, the subscriber will, on MONDAY, the 24th day of August next, expose to public sale, at the New Turnpike Gate, near to Mr. Rickett's, his Moiety, or One Half of a Tract of Land adjoining thereto, lying on Timber Branch, known by the name of "PEARSON'S TRACT"—which land was devised by John West, jun. late of Cameron, to his two sons Thomas and John West, to be equally divided between them. The land is naturally fertile and full of a young growth of timber, which with proper care and attention will soon become valuable. There is some excellent springs of water upon it, and elegant sites for buildings. The land will be laid off in lots from five to ten acres.
The Terms of Sale will be—
One-third payable in cash—the other two-thirds in negotiable notes in either of the banks in Alexandria, with approved indorsers, at 30 and 60 days, which is as far as the credit can be extended, the land being sold for the immediate payment of debts.
A plat of the land as now surveyed and laid off into lots, may be seen in the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, or in the hands of
Charles Little, Ex'or of J. West.
July 31. d
JUST RECEIVED,
Per schooner Patty from Portsmouth, AND FOR SALE BY
Lawrason & Fowle,
 50 tons PLAISTER  100 boxes SOAP  50 boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES  20 barrels MACKAREL, and  200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS. 
August 8
Just received from Philadelphia;
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Suanlan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low.
Likewise on Hand,
 6 hds. good Sugar,  10 hds. Molasses, of a good quality,  Salt of various kinds,  And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. 
Joseph Dean.
March 27. d
NOTICE.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, it is ordered, that the Stockholders, on the additional Shares, do and are hereby required to make a third payment to the Treasurer of said Company of Ten Dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on or before the fifteenth day of August—Also, the further sum of Ten Dollars on each Share by them respectively subscribed, on or before the fifteenth of September next ensuing the date hereof.
Jonah Thompson,
TREASURER 3taw2w
August 5.
FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunt ing Creek, called Rural Felicity, formerly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice. For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS.
April. eo

A SERMON ON DUELLING. By H. H. BRECKENRIDGE, Esq.
And the king lamented over Abner, and said, "Died Abner as a fool dieth?"
II. SAM. III. 33.
IT was not in a duel that Abner fell; but the words may be applied to those that fall in this way. They die certainly as a fool dieth; that is, without necessity, or sufficient reason to justify the voluntary risk. This evil, like the small pox, was unknown to the ancients. It is the offspring of modern barbarism, and in vain have the sage, the politician, or the divine, endeavored to extirpate it. I have traced the evil with minute investigation, in order to determine the principle on which it rests, and I find it to be that which is least supposed, a want of fortitude.
This indeed has been generally conceded by wise men. We are told, and with great truth, that it requires more spirit to sustain the shock of prevailing opinion, than to risk life itself. There is not one in five hundred that is capable of it. It requires a soul illuminated by reason, firm in itself, and balanced on the centre of its own judgment.
Again, it is the fear of being brought to this kind of combat, that induces many to affect to approve of it. They well know that should it be supposed they will decline it, he who wishes to establish what he calls a character, will call upon them to engage in it.
A combat of this kind is wholly unequal, because it is unequal. Shall a man of six feet present himself for a mark to a dwarf of five? or a man of a square body, to a thing that would almost cut the ball which it takes? It places the fool and the wise man on the same ground; the fool who robs himself and the world of a piece of earth only; the wise man who subtracts the light thought and the intelligence of mind. It is unequal because character may be borrowed on the one side, while the other does not wish to spare. I have known a person wish to bring me to this kind of combat, merely to have his name matched with mine; and I have fled from the association, with more dread of it than all other evils.
On the principle of cowardice, or passion, a man may be somewhat excusable, who submits to this evil; but what shall we say of those who under no impulse of this nature, act as seconds. His courage is not impeached who declines it; he is under the influence of no passion; and yet without such a person, it is not probable a duel would be sought. It strikes me with horror that human nature could degenerate so far, that, in any instance a person could be found to undertake such an office. That instead of the noble duty of reconciling men, and promoting peace, and saving life, and preventing wounds, there could be found those who would coolly assist to bring about the contest; and stand by and see the issue, probably mortal to one or to both. If we had no such among ourselves and were told that they existed in some other planet, we should set that down to be hell, and the inhabitants devils.
I am confident that no man ever rendered himself agreeable to another, by being a second for him. It might pass for the moment; but he must look back upon it as an act of enmity, not of good will. It borders on the office, but is much more odious than that of a hangman; for the one helps away the culprit, with whom he has probably no acquaintance, & for whom he professes no esteem, who is convicted of some offence, and sentenced by the law of the land: the other, the very man who puts confidence in him, or the person with whom his friend or his has some occasional or unfortunate difference.
What shall we think of those who by countenance, language or act, prompt the duel; who take upon them to censure the conduct of others, who when injured have not thought proper to take revenge in this way, or to carry it to this extreme? Doubtless we ought to look upon them as murderers in heart. Such behavior and sentiments has its foundation in meanness and malevolence; envy of another, and a wish to take him out of the way; or hatred, which leads to delight in the misery of the species. What? when a man is sufficiently disposed by his own feelings to resent, which he ought as much as possible to moderate or suppress; others will frown upon him as doing wrong, when he does not do a still greater wrong. By this means they make it necessary for him to act the part of the fool, or the madman. Make it necessary? Why is it that men of sense do not unite, and stand by each other in this case? They might form a phalanx against the brigade of fools; but they
basely desert their colors, give up their opinion, and like slaves in the hall of a despot dare not speak their minds.
Surely a man dies the death of a fool who dies in this way: will those who prompted him to incur the risk, shed a tear at his death? Will they contribute a mite to assist his widow or his orphans, or mix their griefs to console his relations? They will rather rejoice, and the very novelty of the incident will be more pleasing to them than the reviviscence of the deceased, were it possible. Shall a man then succumb to this false sentiment, for the sake of those who care nothing about him, or rather triumph in his fall.
The question is, what will you do with a man who invites you to this kind of combat? Humor and play with him as a bear or other beast, until you have got quit of him. What with a man who insults you with his language? Make your strictures with equal freedom upon him. What shall be done with one who abuses you personally, and whose strength is superior? Add the assistance of art and aid yourself with a club or a cutlass. It is these you fail, there is the law at hand. If those who administer it are so unfaithful to their trust, as not to do you ample justice, by the severity of the penalty, set it down as one of those imperfections in the affairs of men which cannot be avoided. Is this theory only? Did not the Romans and the Greeks, the Jews, the Assyrians, and all the ancients act on this principle?
But though of recent date, this evil has sprung up, yet the labor of sages and philosophers against it has been tried in vain. Let us make our last appeal to the fair sex: The beauty of nature and the solace of human life. Do you think that the persons of this description are the most likely to protect you? You will find a more determined, faithful and successful support from those who have the nobleness of mind to be above it. What an honor it would be to your sex to lend the invincible force of your opinion. You would secure the esteem of those who are more capable of knowing your merit, than all the fools of the world put together.
I do not mean to insult the memory of any who fall in this way: David did not mean to insult the memory of Abner, whom he greatly respected, when he uses the words of the text. A particular act may be branded as folly, independent of the persons and the general character they deserve.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL June 15.
The Berbice packet which arrived on Friday, spoke on the 1st of June an American from Buenos Ayres for London, who informed that Buenos Ayres had been re-taken by the British, previous to their sailing.
The London Gazette states that a supplement would be published on Saturday evening containing the accounts received by his majesty's government from Europe.
LONDON, June 15.
Extract of a dispatch from major general Fraser, to the right honorable H. E. Fox, dated on board his majesty's ship Canopus, Aboukir Bay, April the 24th, 1807.
I have the mortification to acquaint you that the second attempt I thought necessary to make against Rosetta has failed, owing to a great reinforcement of the enemy being sent down the Nile from Cairo, which overpowered our troops and obliged them to fall back, with the loss, (I am grieved to say) of nearly one thousand men in killed, wounded and missing. Among the latter lieutenants M c Leod, major Voglesang, and major Molir. Brigadier general Stewart, who commanded the troops on this service is only now upon his march to Alexandria to the remainder of his force, and has not yet sent me the details; but as the admiral thinks it necessary to dispatch the Windsor brig immediately from the bay to Messina, I think it necessary to give you all the information I am at present in possession of, and shall send you the particulars of this unfortunate affair by his majesty's ship Thunderer which will leave Alexandria very soon; and as I have not time to acquaint his majesty's ministers of this event by this opportunity, I must request you to have the goodness to do it as soon as possible.
June 19.
Order of Council—At a council held at the queen's palace on Wednesday last, the following order in council was issued: Present the king's most excellent majesty in council.
June 17.
It is this day ordered by his majesty in
council, that all ships and goods belonging to the inhabitants of Hamburg and Bremen, which since the 1st of January last have been and are now detained in the ports of this kingdom, shall be restored upon being pronounced by the high court of admiralty to belong to the inhabitants aforesaid; and not otherwise liable to confiscation, and that the said ships & goods shall be permitted to proceed to any neutral port. And it is further ordered that ships and goods so belonging, shall not in future be liable to detention, provided such ships and goods shall be engaged in a trade to or from any port of this kingdom or between neutral ports. But all ships and goods belonging to the inhabitants aforesaid, which shall be found trading with any hostile port, and not going from nor coming to any port of this kingdom shall be detained and brought in for legal adjudication, and shall be adjudged as lawful prize to his majesty. And the right honorable lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the judge of the high court of admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
(Signed)
W. FAWKENER,
June 22.
The Vienna Court Gazette draws a very different picture of the state of affairs in Turkey from the French and Dutch papers. The blockade of the Dardanelles and of the canal of Constantinople has reduced the capital to great distress. The captain Pacha seems unwilling to quit the security of the sea of Marmora, and the Turkish squadron which entered the Black sea, has been driven out of it by the Russians. General Michelson's position remains nearly the same. He has not evacuated Moldavia and Wallachia, and has lately received considerable reinforcements.
It is reported that a change has taken place in the Russian ministry; that baron Budberg has resigned and M. Novosilzoff received the port folio of foreign affairs, and that count Romanzow has been succeeded by count Strogonoff, in the commercial department. The latter not long since left this country, and his appointment will it is supposed be extremely favorable to his country.
Holland is at present strangely situated, she is apprehensive of an invasion and she is without a chief magistrate—Louis Bonaparte, according to private letters from Holland, has abdicated the throne in consequence of a misunderstanding with his brother—His conduct though grateful to the people because it favored their commerce has displeased Napoleon—The wish of the latter is to distress the English trade by all possible means. Does he ruin his ally or his dependent by carrying his wishes into execution—this is to him a matter of indifference. Private letters state that as soon as Louis Bonaparte was placed upon the throne, he saw the ruin which his brother's system was bringing upon the country, the people approached him with representations of their common distress, and implored him to abrogate that prohibitory commercial system, which by cutting off foreign communication, intercepted all foreign demand, and thus ruined a country which could only support itself by means of its richer neighbors.
Louis Bonaparte appears to have been moved by the scene of distress before him; the system was partially abrogated, and the communication opened between England and Holland through the indirect medium of neutrals. It is stated, that these indulgences provoked the indignation of the emperor Napoleon.
The first of it experienced by the king of Holland, was the desertion of his wife, the daughter of the French empress, who after some unsuccessful intrigues, withdrew from her husband to her mother.
Louis Bonaparte, wearied with these intrigues, and having in vain solicited permission to retire, has at length abdicated the throne, and withdrawn himself into Italy. The Dutch provinces are in consequence in the greatest confusion; they have implored the return of Louis—that monarch whom they have known long enough to love, and whose retreat will renew that state of confusion and distress, from which his moderation and princely humanity had begun to relieve them.
Such are the statements which private letters have brought—Louis Bonaparte is the best of the family; no very great compliment this, our readers may think. His character is mild and humane—it has all those softer qualities which his brother wants, without any of these strong traits which his brother has, he is affable in his manners, unostentatious in his living—wishing to make the people love rather than
fear him; It was with great reluctance he ascended the throne, and he has been often heard to say, that he wished his brother would have suffered him to remain his subject. This disagreement between the brothers will increase the dissention which has always prevailed in the Bonaparte family. Lucien and Louis have ever been the greatest favorites. Napoleon, from the impetuosity and violence of his temper was never beloved. Joseph preserved the character of a mediator in the family. Another source of disagreement is the marked preference which Napoleon has always shown to his wife's family the Beauharnois. The rumoured separation of Louis Bonaparte and his wife, who is one of madame Bonaparte's daughters, will inflame the hatred between the two branches.
Letters have been received from the fleet under vice admiral lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, dated about 12 days since, all of which agree that the combined squadron about 12 or 13 sail of the line, are ready for sea, and it is supposed if our fleet were by accident driven off their station, they would endeavor to make a grand push out to get through the Gut of Gibraltar, and endeavor to form a junction with the Carthagena or Toulon squadron, or perhaps with both—But admiral Collingwood is ever on the alert, and his cruising frigates form a line of communication from off Cadiz bay to his fleet in the offing, for the purpose of communicating information directly by telegraphic signals.
June 23.
The new Swedish minister, M. Adlerbers, the successor of baron Rebscaen, came over in the packet with a Prussian officer, with dispatches from gen. Blucher to our government.
The new parliament met yesterday, but nothing more was done than the electing a speaker. Mr. Abbot was unanimously chosen, every member bearing testimony to the ability, the independence, and the attention with which he has discharged the duties of that great office during the two last parliaments. There were about 200 members present in the house of commons. The number of peers that took their oaths and seats in the house of peers was very great.
SIEGE OF DANTZIC.
The siege of this important fortress, was carried on more agreeably to the fashion of old times, than any modern operation of war we recollect. When gen. Kalkreuth arrived to take the chief command, he announced the event in a very polite card to marshal Lefebvre, who in a polite note acknowledged its receipt, and they tendered each other the homage of their highest respect and consideration. The urbanity of the man, was at no time lost in the zeal of the partisan. The following is the summons which marshal Lefebvre sent to general Kalkreuth, a few days (April 25th) after the trenches were opened upon the town. We hardly know how to account for the falsehood of which the carrier was guilty.
Summons of Marshal Lefebvre.
GENERAL —From esteem for your excellency, and out of compassion for the inhabitants of Dantzig, I have hitherto not made use of the means in my power to compel the place to surrender. I believe that your reputation, long since established cannot suffer in the least degree by the surrender of Dantzig, as you must know that the Swedish army actually defeated on the 16th and 17th, and on the 18th was obliged to engage, neither directly nor indirectly, to afford any assistance to Colberg or Dantzig. And at fine it must be clear to your excellency, that under circumstances, any hope of relieving the place must be groundless.
That you may preserve the most important place remaining in the Prussian dominions, for the Prussian monarchy, and in consideration of the poor inhabitants, I trust you will relinquish the credit of defending it only a few days longer. Under this persuasion I require that you put me in actual possession of Dantzig, Bischofberg, Weizeimunde, and Neufahrwasser.
I am, &c.
LEFEBVRE.
P. S —I have ordered the frigate to cease until the return of M. Aime, the adjutant commandant, the bearer of this letter.
The answer of general Kalkreuth.
MARSHAL —Your adjutant assured the officer at the post guard, that the letter of your excellency has been pleased to address to me had no manner of relation to the surrender of Dantzig. Trusting to that

urance the officer on guard received the order, notwithstanding my express orders to the contrary. You will scarcely doubt my conscientiousness in the point I allude to, and I have no good opinion of a man to whom I have myself that you will ex- Such an experienced soldier as I am must know as well as myself, that a commandant can listen to any proposals, as long as there is no breach in the works, and that through which twelve men might pass, and I am also very far from believing that your excellency can be guilty of an act of baseness. You wish me to consider the interest of the inhabitants of Candia; they have nothing more to lose than like myself are willing to wait in quiet the issue of war. All that I can do to transmit your letter to the king, my master. I am, &c.
KALKREUTH.
Further extracts from late London papers. LONDON, June 14.
DESTRUCTION OF THE DUTCH SHIPPING AT BATAVIA.
From the private journal of capt. Vica, from Batavia, it appears that the Batavia frigate Maria Reygersburgh, of 44 guns, was taken by sir Edward Pellew's squadron. The extent of the destruction of the shipping may be judged of from the following extract:
The following vessels were burnt near the batteries, viz. Frigate Phœnix, 32 guns; brig Adven- turer (Adventurer) 20 do.; Z apple (Sea- lower) 14 do. states vessels. Frigate Amestyn, force unknown; Pa- riat, 18 guns; brig Ceres, force unknown; Company's ships Brig Snelsbeyd (Swift) force unknown. Ship Leugdzoomhayd (Piety) force unknown; East Indian, do.; Zulder Pole (South Pole) Prussian do.; private ships, And four or five at least, whose names are unknown.
On the east side of the bay were burnt the Andromeda, and Deborah, the finest ships in Java, both which belong to the Governor of Samara, and another large ship, the name unknown. During the en- gagement some of the American vessels were obliged to slip their cables and run out to keep clear of the shot, which flew thick about them.
During night the sky was awfully illu- minated by the blaze of 12 large ships, and the blowing up of several of them when the fire reached their magazines added to the grandeur of the scene. No one could behold the destruction of so many fine ships without lamenting the evils insepa- rable from war, and particularly regretting that so large a portion of that misfortune should fall to the lot of private persons, most of whom were probably opposed to the principles and actions which first occa- sioned hostilities.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, August 14.
The U. States bomb-ketch Ætna , Lieut. Bainbridge, arrived at the navy yard from the Mississippi, on Saturday evening last. [Washington Fed.]
From City of St. Domingo, July 12, 1807. "All American produce is very low here." According to the many recent arrivals from the U. States, Several privateers now fitting out here. The following vessels are here: ship Phoenix , Tinker, of New York; barque Edward , captain Dole, of Newburyport; brig Eunice , H. Russel, of Boston; schr. Tagart of Indian Town; schooner Deputy , Hewes of Philadelphia, captured by a privateer, and it is expected will be condemned; schooner Brothers Return of Georgetown is captured, but it is thought will be cleared."
A letter from Halifax, dated July 14, (received at Boston) says that on the re- ceipt of the intelligence of the affair off the Cape, Admiral Berkeley recalled the leave of absence granted to an officer to the United States, and added "That there is no doubt of an immediate rupture between the two countries." We do not know much as to the Boston Centinel's opinion of the Halifax admiral, as to his military or political knowledge. We do not know whether the British government will en- counter a new war with their best custom- ers, to screen even adm. Berkeley from de- served punishment.
From a late London paper: PROPAGATION OF THE GREEK EMPIRE. The re-establishment of the Greek na-
tion was always a favorite object of the Great Catharine. The arch-duke Constan- tine was educated expressly for the throne of Greece, and if it had not been for our interference in 1789, that prince would in all probability be present sovereign of that nation. The motives of policy which in- fluenced the conduct of the British court, in that instance, in favor of an ally, do not apply to the case of a present enemy. Besides, owing chiefly, perhaps, to the want of attention on our part, it is impos- sible that the Turkish government can ever become vigorous enough to be proof a- gainst the machinations of France. Whilst so weak a race sway the sceptre of Greece, there will be a perpetual temptation to the ambition of the usurper of France to ex- tend his conquests in that quarter. A peace may give a temporary repose to Europe, but it is not in the nature of military am- bition to be quiet. The tottering authori- ty of the Porte must every day hold out stronger invitations to aggressions, and the increasing divisions and disaffections of its subjects insure a ready conquest. The establishment of a Bonaparte dynasty in Greece, would be fraught with incalculable dangers to the British interests and com- merce. We should inevitably be excluded from the Black Sea, and the number of Greek seamen, who would, by that event, be placed at the disposal of France, would enable the enemy, perhaps, to exclude us from the Mediterranean. Besides the pos- session of European Turkey would facili- tate, nay, insure, the subjection of Egypt, and multiply the enemy's means of annoy- ing our eastern territories. Whilst the Porte maintained its relations of amity, or even a strict neutrality, with respect to this country, it was generous, it was mag- nanimous to shield its power from destruction, to respect its independence, by allowing it to remain neutral. But, when the Turk- ish government, from whatever cause, leagues with its oppressors against its for- mer protectors, any consideration for its debility would be misplaced, and modera- tion towards such an enemy would be a crime against ourselves, and our poste- rity.
Sentimental politicians may, perhaps, revolt at the idea of extinguishing another of the nations of Europe. But when we reflect that the Mahometans do not exceed the proportion of one in ten of the inha- bitants of European Turkey, any change that would overthrow their unnatural pow- er, will not properly appear the extinction of a nation, but of a faction. The Greeks would again be replaced amongst the com- munity of the European nations. Does not every honorable feeling of the heart, every generous sentiment of gratitude to the authors of every art and science, glow with ardor at the probability of a revolu- tion that would re-erect their posterity into a political community, and give them an opportunity of emulating the bright ex- amples of their remote but eminent an- cestors.
There can be no doubt that the re-estab- lishment of that distinguished nation would be highly gratifying to every liberal mind, if it could be effected without gross injustice to an existing power, or manifest danger to the future interests of Europe. The hostile measures of the Porte remove the former obstacle; and an impartial con- sideration of the consequences of such a revolution, if effected by us and our al- lies, in the present war, will shew that it would be salutary, not dangerous, to Eu- rope. Either Russia or France will ulti- mately swallow up European Turkey. — We have already stated the consequences of the establishment of the French power in that country. Should a Russian prince, on the contrary, be seated on the throne of Greece, an insuperable barrier would be erected against the progress of the French to the East. Greece would become a na- val power of France and Spain in the Me- diterranean.
The jealousy arising from an opposition of views, of power, and interests, would prevent them forever from being thrown into the same scale, and Greece would be- come the neutral ally of this country, and an eternal check to the ambition of France. Naples, too, would in time, under the protection of Greece and Britain, realize a navy, which she has hitherto been pre- vented from doing by the jealous policy of France. The division of the naval strength of the Mediterranean, between so many states, that could never have a common interest, nor ever, except by a miracle, be brought to act together, would confirm the paramount superiority of the British navy. Austria too might, by the recovery of Is- tria, Balmatia and Venice, be reconciled to the change; or if these would not con- tent her, some adequate accession of terri- tory might be ceded to her on the side of Hungary and Galicia. If such an arrange-
ment could be carried into effect, it would do more for the future tranquility of Eu- rope, than all the aggrandizement of France has done for its interruption. It would give us a powerful and efficient ally, attach- ed to us from gratitude, and by the ties of common interest; and would forever de- prive the tyrant of France of the hope of one day subverting our empire of the east, by the possession of Egypt, and the east- ern shores of the Mediterranean.
NEW-YORK, 8th Mo. 6th, 1807.
Respected Friend, In compliance with thy request, I hasten to give a short account of the sickness so pre- valent at present in this city.
Some instances of it occurred as early as the middle of last month; and it has continu- ed to increase so rapidly that it is now judged nearly one half of our citizens are affected with it.
It appears to be a species of Influenza , at- tacking with most of the usual symptoms of that complaint, particularly with pain in the head, breast, back and limbs; cough and sore- ness of the throat and stomach; lassitude, restlessness, and prostration of strength; fre- quently a nausea, and constipated state of the bowels, preceded or accompanied with chills, thirst, an increased pulse, and fever.
It may not be wholly foreign or improper to remark, that a species of ophthalmia, or in- flammation of the eyes which attacked very suddenly, and frequently produced an imme- diate suffusion, preceded, and still conti- nues to prevail.
This affection of the eyes, though it has been somewhat general and severe, has most- ly yielded to the usual remedies.
Whether the present epidemic disease is to be considered as a harbinger, or as a mor- dification of some other, must be left for fu- ture observation and experience to determine. This much, however, may I think, be said, that since its prevalence, few other disorders of much importance or severity have appear- ed.
Notwithstanding the general prevalence of this epidemic it is not often attended with very severe or dangerous symptoms, but most- ly yielded to medical treatment. Indeed, a large proportion are not confined to their beds or rooms, and do not apply for medical assistance.
The general plan of treatment that I have pursued, and which I would recommend, is,
1st. To promote a general perspiration by bathing the feet in warm water, and by drink- ing freely of warm liquids, such as infusions of Sage Thoroughwort, [commonly called Boneset] or Snakeroot. 2nd. To allay the soreness, and cough by fre- quent draughts of infusions of Wheat-Bran, Red Elm Bark, Flaxseed, or Liquorice. — When the above symptoms are severe, Sper- maceti and Honey may be used, with the ad- dition of Elixir Paregoric, or other opiates, particularly at bed-time. 3rd. If there be much nausea, the stomach may be rinsed with lukewarm draughts of water, Cardous, or Camomile Tea: or if these prove insufficient to cleanse the sto- mach, a little of Ipecacuanha, or Antimonial Wine, may be added. 4th. To open the bowels by some cooling purging medicines or clysters. 5th. In robust and plethoric constitutions, when the pain is severe, the pulse full, and pneumonic symptoms threaten or attend, blood-letting may be practised, with the other usual remedies in such cases. I am, &c.
SHADRACH RICKETSON.
From the Balance.
MISTER CROSWELL, Having seen many things in your paper appeal to a gentleman by the name of "Pub- lic," and therefore supposed him to be a man of prodigious understanding, I wish to know of him what is meant by these lines, which an old friend of mine tri to me, on reading some celebrated verses ritten by me.
ICHABOD IGNORAMUS.
A MODERN POET.
A certain famous poetaster Than whom but few could rhyme it faster, Was by a wag with lengthen'd face Accosted thus with seeming grace: "Good sir, pray whence is your ability In making verse with such facility?" Who answered, "Sir and did you know it, 'Tis no great knack to be a poet: First I select — for I can tell Such words by pairs as jingle well; Then down along the right hand border Arrange them, sir, in ample order. These, you must know, are my front guard Gainst those who criticise a bard: When this is done, my lines 'gin flow From right to left, from top to toe!"
Those persons who have been served with letters by the PENNY POST, are requested to call at the Post-Office for them, as he is now indisposed. August 13.
Wanted to purchase, a young Negro Wench, acquainted with house work — Enquire of the Printer. Aug. 14 d3t
MRS. EAKIN RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that she continues the CONFECTION- ARY business at the old stand on King-street, and solicits a continuance of their custom. — She has on hand and intends to keep constant- ly, a supply of articles in her line wholesale and retail, among which are — JELLIES and SWEET MEATS, toge- ther with every other article usual in a con- fectionary shop. OLIVES, ANCHOVIES & CAPERS. IMPERIAL and HYSON TEA, in small boxes or less quantity. SWEET OIL. ORANGE FLOWER WATER. CORDIALS, MUSTARD, FRUITS, &c August 14. d4t
Notice is hereby given, THAT the late difference sub- sisting between Isaac Entwistle & Tho- mas M. Davis, carrying on the Bottling busi- ness, in the town of Alexandria, is finally ad- justed and settled — and the said J. M. Davis is authorised to receive the balances due to the said firm. Witness our hands, this 13th day of August, 1807. Isaac Entwistle, Thomas M. Davis. August 14. d3t
T. M. DAVIS, At the same time informs his Friends and the Public, THAT he means to commence the BOT- TLING business, the ensuing season, and that they may be assured they will be served upon the most moderate terms, and with the best articles that can be procured from Philadelphia, Albany, or any other place in the United States. August 14. d3t
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
On SATURDAY EVENING,
AUGUST 15,
Will be presented a Celebrated DRAMA, in five acts, called
THE CASTLE SPECTRE.
(Written by M. G. Lewis, esq. author of "The Monk," "Adele Morn," &c. &c.) Earl Osmond, Mr. Wood. Earl Reginald, Mr. Cross. Earl Percy, Mr. Claude. Father Philip, Mr. Charnock. Motley, Mr. Jefferson. Kenric, Mr. Rutherford. Saib, Mr. Miller. Hassan, Mr. Cone. Muley, Mr. Barnett. Edric, Mr. Cunningham.
Angela, (her first ap- pearance here) Mrs. Woodham, Alice, Mrs. Cunningham. Evelina, Mrs. Jefferson.
To which will be added, a FARCE in two acts, called
MISS IN HER TEENS;
OR, The Medley of Lovers.
Captain Loveit, Mr. Claude. Captain Flash, Mr. Wood. Fribble, Mr. Jefferson. Puff, Mr. Cone. Jasper, Mr. Miller.
Miss Biddy Bellair, (with a Song) Mrs. Claude. Tag. Mrs. Villiers.
** The doors to be opened at six, and the performance to begin precisely at a quarter past seven o'clock.
†† Admittance — BOX, ONE DOLLAR — PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS — GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE, at Gadsby's Hotel, and at the Office of the Daily Advertiser. August 14.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria coun- ty, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphans' court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Matthew Eakin, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhib- it them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of Fe- bruary next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. And all those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment. — Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1807. Fredericka Augusta Helena Eakin, Administratrix. August 10. gawm

New Novels
Just received, for Sale by R. GRAY. ST. CLAIR, or the Heiress of Bermond; by Miss Owenson, author of the Wild Irish Girl. Notice of St. Dominick, &c. Price One Dollar. Wild Irish Girl, One Dollar Twenty-five Cents. Margaretta, or the Intricacies of the heart, One Dollar Twenty-five Cents.
R GRAY has just received, Dr Rees's Cyclopaedia, vol. 5th, part 1st. Subscribers are requested to call or send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery.
August 4.
Public Sale.
Will be sold for cash, at Fauquier court-house, on the 29th day of this month, Several valuable Negroes, conveyed to us in trust by Turner Morhead, to satisfy a debt due Roberts and Griffith.
John A. W. Smith, Hugh R. Campbell.
TRUSTEES.
August 3.
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Ware house, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Scholfield.
May 1.
The Subscriber has just Received
And offers for sale, Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT-TLES, containing one gross each.
Seven bales COTTON, of a superior quality for retailing—and
A few tierces fresh RICE.
ON HAND,
Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hds.
Do. BEER, in barrels.
AND AS USUAL,
First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, put up for home, or export consumption.
ALSO,
WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use.
WM. DUNLAP.
June 10.
Pursuant to a Decree
Of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, in a suit depending, in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld, administrator of Robert Milligan, deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson, defendant, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on SATURDAY, the FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready money.
ALL the said William Wilson's right and title in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Tryst furnace, being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the government of the United States, lying in Berkeley, now Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry.
Charles Lee, } Com'rs. Tho's Swann, }
August 4
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 de bonis non , with a copy of the will annexed, upon the estate of LEWIS WESTON, late of the county aforesaid, deceased: 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 29th day of January next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to the said estate.—Given under my hand this 29th day of July, 1807.
William Weston
Administrator de bonis non .
July 29.
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment.
Samuel Craig, } Exr's. William Herbert, }
April 6.
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to SARAH PORTER.
February 14.
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to
James Patton.
June 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large and commodious brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three-story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charles-Town, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the centre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 10 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will show this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey on the south side of Gladys Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-slice-bottom, on Cheat-river.
One other tract, named Fertility , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry, and 4 miles above Parkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates; on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
Jonah Thompson, Richard Veitch.
Alexandria, April 25.
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms, THREE STORY BRICK WARE-HOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT of GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, THE STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman—an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business.—Apply to
Jonah Thompson & Son.
March 14.
Catalogue of Plays,
For sale by ROBERT GRAY, King-street Alexandria—
JOHN BULL: Blue Beard; Paul & Virginia; Inkle and Yarico; Country Girl; Spoiled Child, School for Arrogance; Quaker; My Grand Mother; Hamlet; Wild Gats; Valentine and Orson; More Ways than One: Cabinet; Weather Cock; Rule a Wife and have a Wife; Disappointments; School for Fathers; School of Reform; Deserter; Count Benyousky; Battle of Hexham; Love laughs at Locksmiths; Robbers; Road to Ruin; Duenna; Ways and Means; Point of Honor; Romp; Lock and Key; Revenge; Child of Nature, Honest Thieves; Wanderer; Alphonso; To Marry, or Not to Marry; Caravan; Fortune's Fool; Richard the 3d; School for Scandal; Antonio; Mountaineers; Cheap Living; Too Civil by Half; Love in many Masks; Royal Shepherd; Wit without Money; Jew; Love in a Village; Modern Antiques.
July 22.
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART,
ALEXANDRIA, MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an Introduction to the first Elements of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of initiation books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of distinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared one introduction to Reading, for the general use of Schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular compilations of Dyche, Dilworth and Fenning. The superstructure has been attended to with sedulous care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has almost invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most tasteless and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a procedure: the rafter has been vitiated at the very commencement; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth.
For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be impossible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spelling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the nascent mind, is an employment that cannot be disgraceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammarians are written, if no one has learned to read: it is in vain that the sublimest discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first principles with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inferences and the justice of his remarks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judicious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tinted with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane principle, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be permanent to the last. The first books we read can never be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, eradicated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limited to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Jauffret, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only acquired a little taste and judgment, which any person long conversant with education and books ought to possess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapted for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teachers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate their labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pupil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit, also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general knowledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed.
Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnishing them with many valuable opportunities of improvement) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Editor's attention "That a Spelling Book frequently constitutes the whole library of a poor child, unless when charity puts a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the price will permit." The compilation has been formed strictly on this principle.
Woodstock, Oct. 29th, 1802.
JUST RECEIVED,
A fresh supply of Dr. Wheaton's pure Ointment and Jaundice Bitters. FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria June 9.
Property for Sale.
NOTICE is hereby given, That in pursuance of a deed of trust from Mr. William Wilson to the late William Craik, Esq. to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, to William Fitzhugh, Esq. I shall, as the executor of the said William Craik, proceed to sell, on the first day of September next, on the premises, one acre of a three story Brick House, situate on Water-street, in the town of Alexandria, in the occupation of Dr. James Kennedy, also a small Lot adjoining it; upon a credit of 60 and 120 days, with interest from the date of the notes, the purchasers to give their notes with an approved endorser or endorsers.
EDMUND I. LEE, Executor of William Craik, deceased, who was the trustee.
August 8.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities,
Bucellos and Carcavello Wines in quarter casks,
Window Glass of different sizes,
Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes,
Soft shelled Almonds in bags,
A quantity of patent Iron hollow ware.
R. T. Hooe & Co.
June 1.
Just Received and for Sale,
By the Subscribers,
A choice cargo of MAHOGANY,
From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity.
They have also for Sale,
Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood.
Nathaniel Wattles & Co.
January 26
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, having addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete.
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms,
Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Gunpowder,
Imperial,
Hyson,
Young Hyson,
Hyson-Skin, and
Souchong
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Bucellos,
Sherry,
Lisbon,
Teneriffe,
Malaga, and
Genuine old Port
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent, and Nevis
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento,
Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground
ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley,
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, and
sperm-ceti candles, refined salt-petre, flax,
indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone,
spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best
English and country made gunpowder, segars,
and smoking tobacco, very best chewing
becco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipe
in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior
quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping
demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every
article in his line—the whole of which have been
selected with care, and will be disposed of at
the very lowest terms.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at R. GRAY's Book-Store,
AN ORATION
DELIVERED ON THE 4TH OF JULY,
At the request of the Washington Society of
Alexandria, by
J. H. THOMAS, Esq. of Fredericksburg
July 15.
PRINTED DAILY BY
SAMUEL SNOWDEN.