Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-05-25 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, MAY 25, 1807.
[No. 1918.
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 limitation 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.
Just received from Philadelphia, By Captain Hand, 22 casks Young Hysan, and 6 boxes Hysan Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low.
Likewise on Hand, 6 hds. good Sugar, 15 hds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use.
Joseph Dean.
March 27
Freight Wanted,
For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon. She will be at Alexandria in five days.
Apply to
W. Yeaton,
Ramsay's wharf.
May 9.
Washington, April 30, 1807.
Having been appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, agent for purchasing the eight per cent. Stock of the United States, standing in the books of the treasury, and the books of the commissioners of loans for Maryland and Virginia—
Notice is hereby given,
THAT I am ready to treat with any person for the purchase of said Stock, at private sale, within the price limited by the 2d section of the act of Congress of the 18th of April, 1806, a copy whereof is hereto annexed.
James Davidson, jun.
Agent, &c.
Section 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the commissioners of the sinking fund shall not be authorised to purchase any of the several species of the public debt at a higher price than at the rates following, that is to say—They shall not pay more for three per cent. stock than sixty per cent. of its nominal value; nor for any other species of the public debt more than the nominal value of its redeemed amount, the eight per cent. stock only excepted, for which they shall be authorised in addition thereto to give the rate of one half of one per cent. on the said nominal value for each quarterly dividend, which may be payable on such purchase of stock from the time of such purchase to the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and nine.
May 4.
I have for Sale,
A few thousand White Oak Staves, twenty barrels of southern Pork and one hundred casks Tars.
Mordecai Miller.
May 16.
SPANISH HIDES,
First quality Porto-Rico GREEN COFFEE, and St. Croix SUGARS, Just received, per schooner Fame, from St. Thomas—
FOR SALE, BY
Richard Veitch & Co.
April 25.
Just Received,
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE, 2 half do. do. do.
6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof.
Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
20 hds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof
10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do.
3 do. New-England do.
3 pks Holland GIN
2 do. country do.
1 B.L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality
5 quarter casks do. do. do.
1 do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do.
1000 bushels Lisbon SALT.
January 1
Prizing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Landing, at Merchants' Wharf, From on board the ship John Andrew, the balance of her cargo of SALT— Consisting of About 5000 bushels Ground Allum, and 200 sacks stowed.
ALSO, 30 crates Queens and blue edged Ware, For Sale by William Hodgson.
May 18. d
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP JOHN ANDREW, Capt. MOORE
Burthen about 2300 barrels, nearly new.
For terms apply to
WM. HODGSON.
May 14. d
I have just Received, AND OFFER FOR SALE, 54 boxes, } PRUNES, 16 half do. } fresh and in good order. William Hodgson.
May 14. d
TICKETS,
In the Muskingum Bridge Lottery, Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars. For sale at R. GRAY'S Book-store; Where a scheme of the Lottery may be seen.
May 20.
For Sale,
On WEDNESDAY, the 27th current, The HOUSE on King-street, between Royal and Fairfax, at present occupied by Mr. A. Lynn and Mr. James S. Scott—Terms made known that day, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
William James Hall.
May 16. dts
Public Sale.
ON FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at eleven o'clock, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, on the premises, on a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months a number of valuable
Lots of Ground,
SITUATED on Fairfax, Water, Union & Queen streets:
One moiety of that elegant and well finished three story brick HOUSE, situated on Water street, and occupied by Dr. James Kennedy.
By order of James Keith, Trustee, P. G. Marsteller.
May 8.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from GEORGE BEARD to the subscriber, made for the purpose of securing to Philip Darrell and Elliott Muse, who became security for the said Beard in a forth-coming bond, given by him to John Janney, merchant, in Alexandria, will be exposed to sale, at Colonel James Wren's tavern, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of June next, for ready money,
All the Property mentioned in the said Deed, viz.
One Negro Woman, called Betty—Ben-Matilda, and Jess—one Waggon, one Cart, and Farming Utensils—eleven head of horned Cattle, twelve head of Sheep, and five Shoats.
Charles Little, Trustee.
May 9. dtlthJe
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
Just Received,
And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART,
Carr's Stranger in Ireland.
(Price One Dollar.)
Public Sale.
ON MONDAY,
The 6th day of July next, at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of by private sale, of which timely notice will be given)
That LOT on the west side of Fairfax-street, to the south of the Marshal's late office, and nearly opposite Mr. Thompson's, measuring 39 feet 1 3-4 inches on Fairfax-street, and backyards parallel with Cameron-street 123 feet 5 inches.
The dwelling house consists of five rooms, a kitchen, and good large cellar. A thorough repair of the house, building a new stable, and other improvements on this lot, cost upwards of $1000 in the year 1802. AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER,
At the Coffee-House,
That half acre Lot, in the town of Dumfries, near the tobacco house & Quantico creek, designated in the plan of the said town by No. 146; on which are erected a substantial, well built brick house, 54 by 23 feet, a bale, or store house, 30 by 24 feet, stable, &c.
The purchaser to give bonds with security for the price, payable by equal portions in one, two and three years, without interest if punctually paid; and to secure the payments a deed of trust on the property purchased. A good title will be made by
Colin Auld.
May 20. [22] 3taws
LEWIS LANNAY,
[Of the House of McCulloch and Lannay's, Baltimore] at his Store, King-street, between Royal and A-streets,
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
An additional supply of Prints
From their manufactory, viz.
200 pieces 5-8 CALICOES. 400 do. 3-4 do. 100 do. 7-8 do. 100 do. 4-4 do. 400 Bed Covers, of different sizes. 150 dozen Pocket Handkerchiefs, do. do.
ALSO,
200 pieces Cambric Muslin, from 9-8 to 3-4. 300 do. Madras Handkerchiefs. 150 do. Rolls. 50 do. Irish Linen. 3 bales Emerties.
White and black (English) Silk Stockings— Which will be sold low for cash or acceptances in town.
May 21. d
Exuma Salt --afloat.
Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER—her brig Martha, 3500 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT— which they will sell low, from on board.
April 29. 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
Plaster Paris—afloat.
70 tons Plaster Paris, on board the ship Agness, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf—and for sale by
Lawrason and Fowle.
Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made.
May 19. d
SEINE TWINE.
2,000 pounds excellent Seine Twine.
ALSO,
10 quarter casks Port Wine 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles 12 kegs fresh Raisins
For sale by
James Sanderson.
January 19. 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
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold, at public auction, at the Coffee-House, in Alexandria, at twelve o'clock, on MONDAY, 8th of June—
Three Lots of Ground, containing together about 30 acres, covered with a small growth of wood, lying within about two miles of the town, and adjoining a lot of John Green's, near the Leesburg road. It will be sold on a credit of six months, in such lots as may suit those disposed to purchase. The sale made under a deed of trust from John Green to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors.
Cuthbert Powell, } Trustees.
George Slacum, } d
May 20 [22] dlw 3taws
Ranaway from the subscriber living at West-End, Fairfax county, about the first of this month, a Negro Woman named VENUS or WENNEY. She is a middle-aged woman, about four feet eight or ten inches high, round faced, thick and stout made—she is well acquainted in the town of Alexandria, and has been seen within two or three days past, in King-street. I have every reason to believe that she is lurking about in this town. I will give FIVE DOLLARS for apprehending her and securing her so that I get her again.
Frederick Tindle.
May 23. d
N. B. All persons are hereby forewarned from harbouring or entertaining her at their peril.
James R. Riddie,
Has received a large and general assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Which he offers for sale very low, by the piece or smaller quantity.
May 18. dlw 2t2w
Freight Wanted
FOR THE Sloop PATTY, Captain WILLIAM BURNS; to any eastern port; burden about eight hundred barrels.
PLAISTER OF PARIS.
FOR SALE,
The cargo of said Sloop, being about 100 tons Plaster Paris. Apply to
John G. Ladd.
May 19. d
Freight Wanted,
For Boston or any of the Northern Ports,
FOR THE Sloop WILLIAM, WM SPEAR, Master; About 800 barrels burthen. Apply to
Lewis Deblois.
May 7. d
For LIVERPOOL,
The Ship LEONIDAS, Capt. M'Kenzie; Will sail about the first of June.
For passage only, apply to the Captain, at
Mr. Gadsby's, Alexandria, or to
Washington Bowie,
GEORGE-TOWN.
May 20. dtl1stJe
Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Ellicott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
to wit:
All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels.
All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Eongly estate, near the falls of Potomac supposed 3500 bushels.
500 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates.
30 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 30 head of neat Cattle.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold, or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim.
Edmund T. Lee.
May 19. d

Alexandria Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
   Articles. Per. Prices   Dolls. Cts.     Bread, Ship 100lb. 3 33   Navy 4 25   Pilot 5 50   Crackers 6 00   Beef cargo No. 1. bb. 11   Bacon lb. 11   Butter for export 18 20   Coffee, West India 29 31   Cotton 24 plenty   Chocolate 22 25   Candles Mould 20 21   Dip 19 20   Spermaceti 50 53   Cheese, American 13 16   English none   Duck, Best Russia bolts. 20 22   Fish, Salmon bb. none   Herrings 4 25   Mackerel none   Shad 7 50   Flax Seed 75   Flour Superfine 5 75   Fine 5 25   Middlings 5   Grain, Indian Corn bus. 75   Wheat 1 17   Rye 75   Barley 1   Oats 50   Hides, Spanish lb. 10   Hemp cwt. 9 11   Hogslard lb. 12 1/2   Iron ton 125 130   Leather, Sole lb. 22   Lime bb. 2   Limes 5   Lemons none   Lumber   Oak timber and scantling 100ft. 5 7   Fine scantling 2 2   Boards 4-4 1 70   5-4 2 10   White do. common 4-4 1 50   do. clean 4-4 2 20   Hingles, Jump. 24 in. M. 4 50   Common 3 50   Cypress 24 3   Do. 18 2   Staves hhd. 28   bb. 20   bb. Red Oak 10   hhd. do. 9   Meal bus. 1 00   Molasses gal. 38   Nankeens piece 84   Pork prime bb. 16 18   Cargo 15 16   Southern 2d qual. 15 16   Plaster Paris c. pr. ton 7 50   Do. retail 10   Pimento 25   Porter, American doz. 1 25   London none   Rice 100lbs. 4 50   Soap, Amer. white lb. dull 10   Do. brown 9   Castile 15   Salt-Petre, refined 31   Not refined 14   Spirits   Brandy 4th proof gal. 1 15   Rum Jam. 4th do. 93   Antigua 2d 75   American 48   Whiskey 48   Sugar H. white 100lb 13   Do. brown 11   Candy white 13   Do. brown 11   Muscovado 1st qual. 11 50   Do. 2d do. 10 50   Do. 3d do. 10 50   Loaf lb. 19   Salt St. Ubes bus. 70   Lisbon 80   Cadiz 80   Liverpool blown 50   Do. coarse 60   Turk Island 90   Isle of May 70   Liverpool fine sack 75   Shot all sizes cwt. 13 50   Sheetings, Russia piece 22   Steel blistered cwt. 8 33   Crowley 17 12   Tobacco, Alex. Ins. 6   Tobacco Md. 100lbs   Up. Patuxent 1st qual. 6 56   Do. 2d 5 50   Virginia 4 50   Lower do. 3 50   Rappahannock 4 50   Teas, Y. Hyson lb. 1   Imperial 1 40   Tallow, Amer. 16 scarce   Wax Bees 37 1/2   Wines, Madeira pipe 260 300   Lisbon gal. 1 20   Sherry 1 15   Teneriffe 80 1 20   Claret doz. 2 12   Malaga gal. 95   Port 1 50   Tin, in boxes 19 20  
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Alexandria Bank, 202   Potomac do 100   Exchange on London, par  
"AN ACCOUNT OF A VOYAGE"
UP THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. From St. Louis to its source; made under lieut. PIKE of the United States army, in the years 1805 and 1806. Compiled from Mr. PIKE's Journal." [CONTINUED.]
"At noon, on the 16th of September, they reached the grand encampment, below lake Pepin: and in the evening passed the Sautiaux river, which flows in from the east at the entrance of the lake. They continued to sail in the evening, with the intention of crossing the lake. The interpreter (Rousseau) said he had passed this lake twenty times, but never in the day time; alleging as a reason, that the wind frequently rose and detained them in the day time on the lake. It is more probable, however, that the true reason why the traders generally sail through it in the night is, their fear of the Sautiaux, as they have made several war strokes at the mouth of this river, without distinguishing between the Sioux and their traders."
"The exploring party entered the lake with music playing; but the sky soon clouded, and, from the agitation of the water, they had to seek a harbor for the night on the east side. The next morning they were assailed by a tremendous storm: the perpendicular lightning seemed to roll in balls of fire down the steep hills which border the lake, and it required great exertions to weather the point de Sable. Here they found a Mr. Cameron, with one wooden and three bark canoes, who had sailed on the fifth from the prairie. His canoes were unladed, and turned up for the habitations of the men. His party exhibited all the indifference of Indian traders. Here they were shown a point of rocks from which a Sioux woman precipitated herself, and was dashed to pieces on the stones below. Her friends had refused her the husband of her choice, and intended to marry her to one whom she despised. She sung her death song, ascended the hill, and, before her friends came up with her, took the lover's leap; and ended her distress and life together."
"They reached the St. Croix river at noon on the 19th, and in the evening encamped on a prairie on the east side of the river, where stands a large painted stone. On the morning of the 21st, they arrived at the Sioux village, situated at the head of an island and just below a ledge of rocks. It was unpeopled, the Indians being absent. Two miles higher, they saw three bears cross the river. Here was another camp of Sioux, consisting of four lodges; they saw but one man, named the Black Soldier. The garb of the women was astonishing, since at all the other camps they had been silent; here they flocked round the strangers, all talking together, which could only be accounted for by the absence of the men."
"Three miles below the mouth of St. Peter's river, they passed the encampment of Mr. Ferrebault, who had broken his perogue. The Mississippi was so narrow in this day's course, that they crossed it in a batteau with forty strokes of oars. The water of the Mississippi, above lake Pepin, appears red, and where deep, nearly as black as ink. The water flowing in from the St. Peters and St. Croix rivers, give it a blue appearance for a considerable distance below their confluence."
"Observing a white flag on shore, they landed and found it to be of white silk: it was suspended over a scaffold, on which lay four dead bodies: two were inclosed in boards, and two in bark. They were wrapped up in blankets which appeared yet new. They were the bodies of Sioux women, a child of one of them, and some other relatives. Some had died on the St. Peters, others on the St. Croix, but were brought and deposited on this scaffold together. It is the mode in which the Sioux bury those of their people who die a natural death; but those that are killed are suffered to lie unburied. As a corroboration of this information Mr. Pike relates, that on the hills below the St. Croix he found the bones of a man which he supposed had been killed on the spot."
"After much labor and fatigue in getting the boat through the rapids, they reached the foot of the falls of St. Anthony on the evening of the 26th, and began to carry their loading over the portage, to where Mr. Pike had pitched his tent above the falls. The rapids below the portage may properly be called a continuation of the falls of St. Anthony: they deserve the appellation of falls equally with the Delaware and Schuylkill. The lost flag was brought to them at this place, by two young Indians."
to them at this place, by two young Indians."
"If it is possible to pass these falls in high water, which is a doubtful thing, it must be done on the eastern side, about 30 yards from the shore; where the fall is formed by three layers of rocks, one below the other—the pitch of none of which appears higher than 5 feet."
"Above the falls, for 40 or 50 miles, the navigation is much impeded by shoals and rapids; and would be considered impracticable by persons not determined to proceed; for the men must wade, and push the boat along, a great portion of the distance. Below Crow river, they killed an animal unknown to Mr. Pike, called a blaireau."
"Elk, bear, racoons, pheasants, geese and prairie hens, were frequently met with."
"On the 5th of October they passed several old Sioux encampments, all of which were fortified; they found five litters on which the sick, or wounded, had been carried. A hard battle had been fought here between the Sioux and Sautiaux, in the present year. On the next day when hunting, Mr. Pike found a small red cap hung on a tree: this the interpreter said was an offering to the Bon-Dieu."
"On the morning of the 10th they reached the place where Mr. Rienville and Monsr. Perlier wintered in 1797. Above it is a cluster of more than 20 Islands in the course of 4 miles, which they named the Bezver. Islands from the great signs of those animals which were exhibited, there being dams on every island, and roads from them every two or three rods. In the evening they arrived at the grand rapids. These falls are dangerous and difficult to pass, from the inequality in the depth of the water, and number of rocks. The boats must be lifted over rocks not covered by one foot of water, while the next step plunges the boatman over his head. The boats frequently swing on these rocks, to the great hazard of their bulging."
"Five miles higher than the rapids they found their large boat to leak so fast, as to render it necessary to unload her. Near a war encampment, at this place, was a painted buck-skin and a piece of scarlet cloth suspended on the limb of a tree, supposed to be a Matcho Manitou, to render their enterprise successful, less superstitious than the Indians, Mr. Pike converted this donation to the evil spirit, to his own use."
"On the 13th they passed a handsome little river called clear river; which enters the Mississippi from the east. Here, on the only timbered land they had seen above the falls of St. Anthony was discovered the first signs of Buffalo."
"Before leaving the river Corbeau Mr. Pike had determined to get an elk, the signs of which were numerous. For this purpose he went down the river about 12 miles to a prairie on the east side, accompanied by one of his detachment. They fell in with a large drove of elk, and followed them, until they were weary without killing any: they shot at and wounded deer which they could not afterwards track, and closed their first day "hungry, cold and fatigued!" Resuming their chase of the elk with the morning, they attempted to drive them into the wood, but the leader of the drove breaking past them, the others followed him fearlessly in the same track. Their fire on the passing drove produced no effect. Thus disappointed they attempted to reach the river, by pursuing a south course. It carried them to elk lake, which is about five miles long and two miles wide, at the close of the second day. On both its banks they observed droves of elk; and about sunset two bucks of a drove, which was crossing the prairie, came near them. One of them was killed; and, as it fulfilled the promise which Mr. Pike had made when he left the station—the death of this elk recompensed him for the fatigue of two days spent without food in the pursuit!—Whilst carrying one half to their fire, at the distance of a mile, the wolves seized the remainder."
"After passing the riviere de Corbeau, the timber consisted of yellow and pitch pine, scarcely any of which had been met with below. Much of it is dead. The country becomes dreary and barren with high rocks and bare knobs. As they proceeded up the river, the bottoms were found to extend, and the country was full of small lakes. On approaching Pine river a new species of pine called by the French 'Sapin' was observed to grow in abundance."
"On the evening of the 2nd of January eighteen hundred and six the centinel gave information that some Indians were coming at full speed upon the trail or track of the party. The men were ordered to stand by their arms carelessly. The Indians were immediately in the camp, and saluted the flag by a discharge of three pieces, when four Chipeways, one Englishman and a Frenchman of the North-west company presented themselves. They stated that some women having discovered the trail, and not knowing but what it might be their enemies had given the alarm. They had heard of the United States party and revered the flag. Mr. Grant, the Englishman, had only arrived the day before from lake de Sable; from which he had marched in a day and an half. The Indians were presented with half a deer, for which they were very thankful, having been kept in their camp some days by the discovery of the fires which the exploring party made where they stopped."
"The next morning the party continued their journey, except Mr. Pike and one of the men, who accompanied Mr. Grant to his establishment on the Red Cedar lake. The British flag was flying at the trading house; Mr. Grant said it belonged to the Indians. After explaining to a Chipeway warrior, called Curleyhead, the objects of the voyage, and receiving his answer, which was that he should remain quiet till their return, they eat breakfast and parted. Mr. Pike and his companion overtook the rest of the party at the close of the day."
"In the night of the 4th, Mr. Pike's tent was discovered by the centinel to be on fire; the party were alarmed in the time to prevent any other damage than the loss of the tent, which was a double one, and some articles of clothing which had been hung to dry. They fortunately saved three small kegs of powder from the flames which were in the tent."
"On the 6th the snow was three feet deep, and continued falling all day. In this day's march they met two Frenchmen of the North West company, each of whom carried about 200lbs. weight on his back. They had rackets on. Mr. Grant and the Frenchman with him were gone on before. The next day was so intensely cold that several of the men had their extremities frozen. It was found necessary to send a person forward to make fires every three miles."
"Supposing themselves to be at no great distance from Sandy lake, Mr. Pike with the corporal left the party and went to view it. They walked briskly till towards evening, when they met a young Indian, one of those who had visited their camp near Red Cedar lake. They endeavoured to explain to him their wish of reaching the Lake de Sable that evening. He turned back with them till they came to a trail which led across the woods, which he signified was a near course. They went with him and soon found themselves in a Chipeway encampment, to which the friendly savage had led them, with the expectation of their remaining at it all night, knowing it to be too late to reach the lake at a reasonable hour. On their refusing to stay he put them in the right road. At dusk they arrived at the place where the track led the Mississippi, when they traversed leagues of the wilderness without much difficulty, and at last struck the shore of the lake de Sable, over a branch of which their course lay. The snow having covered the trail of the Frenchmen who had passed before, with rackets, they were fearful of losing themselves on the lake. The reason for such apprehension can be best felt by those who have been exposed on a naked and dreary plain, in a high latitude on a December night, when the mercury in Fahrenheit's Thermometer stood 27 degrees below 0. Cheered by a belief that they saw the opposite shore, they proceeded in a direct line; and after some time and the satisfaction of discovering lights in the houses. On their arrival they found their surprize a large stockade. The gates being opened they entered, and proceeded to the quarters of Mr. Grant where they were treated with the greatest hospitality."
[To be continued.]
For Sale.
ONE hundred and twenty-five acres of Land, lying on Wolfe-Rd, within 10 miles of Occoquan mills, and 25 of Alexandria. This land is as well watered as any in Fairfax county, and may be greatly improved by the use of plaster, as has been proved by an adjoining farm of precisely the same soil belonging to James Keith, Esq. of Alexandria. Any one wishing to purchase the above land or any part above three hundred acres, shall have it on a long credit by giving good security. For further information apply to
Richard I. Scott.
Bush-Hill, near Alexandria, { May 18.

NEW YORK, May 21.
We have received New Orleans papers to the 20th April, by the ship Vigilant ; and Cork papers to the 9th of the same month (containing London dates to the 3d) by the brig Osprey ; but they are wholly barren of intelligence.
Capt. Weeks, of the ship Washington , has favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of Paris papers to the 2d of April, and Rochelle to the 5th, both inclusive; from which the following articles are copied:
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
PRUSSIA.
Berlin, 18th March.
The emperor Napoleon is expected here every moment. It is believed that his majesty, after a short stay in this city, will set off for Dresden, where great preparations are making for his reception.
A French commissary, convicted of divers frauds, has been condemned to death, and shot in the garden of the menagerie.
AUSTRIA.
Vienna, March 21.
The court gazette of to day contains an article which leaves not the smallest doubt of a close union having been formed between England and Russia, against the independence of the Porte. This article says that the squadron of admiral Louis stationed off the isle of Tenedos has been reinforced by four 3 deckers and several frigates and corvettes; that on the 21st February they attempted to force the passage of the Dardanelles, which is defended by seven forts; that the action was very warm and little favorable to the small number of vessels which the Turks had to oppose against them. Even in the midst of the action the English began to negotiate, and proposed accommodations, which were still going on at the departure of the courier. It is believed the Porte will not suffer itself to be intimidated.
Letters from Hungary say that the Russians have renounced their enterprise against the isle of Cesina in Dalmatia. The Russian squadron under admiral Siniavin, cruising in the Ionian seas, has been reinforced by three ships of the line, and 9 other smaller vessels of war.
The public funds have not yet risen; we know not to what cause this depression is to be attributed.
GERMANY.
Frankfort March 26.
The fortresses of Moldavia and Wallachia are about to be repaired and supplied with every article requisite for maintaining a long siege, in case it should be necessary. All the Turks have retired from beyond the Danube. From other quarters we hear that the Russians are preparing to abandon Wallachia.
Hourschid-Pacha, who has been for some time governor of Egypt, is appointed Pacha of Widdin, vacant by the death of Passwan Oglou. Mustapha Bairactar, a pacha of three tails, continues to command the Ottoman troops which are along the right bank of the Danube.
According to letters from Warsaw of the 17th March, the cold weather is very sensibly felt in that country. The thermometer of Reaumur was for several days 10 degrees below 0. The grand army is reposing itself in its cantonments.
Accounts from Pomerania say that the marshal Mortier's corps of the army will shortly be augmented to 25,000 men. Dutch troops have replaced the French regiments which have been sent to East Prussia. Other reinforcements are on the march to join those already arrived. In short, the corps of the army will be sufficiently numerous to carry on the siege of Stralsund, if it should enter into the general views to undertake it. An expedition prepared at Wolgast, is, it is believed, destined against the isle of Rein.
WIRTEMBERG.
Stuttgart, March 25.
A courier which left Warsaw on the 16th March, and arrived here yesterday, announces that the French imperial head quarters were still at Osterode. Excepting some insignificant skirmishes of advanced posts, nothing new has taken place between the two armies. From the frequent and successive journeys of general Bertrand, his majesty's aid de-camp, to Konigsberg and Memel, it is presumed all hopes of negotiations for peace are not vanished. The minister prince Benevento, who had gone to the French imperial head quarters, has returned to Warsaw. The Turkish and Persian legations were still at that city
at the departure of the courier; but would soon remove to Berlin, the diplomatic body having already set off for that capital.
TURKEY.
Constantinople, Feb. 13.
The Sublime Porte has transmitted to the ministers of the foreign powers the following note on the departure of the English minister:
"Although the faithful relations which have incessantly existed between the Sublime Porte and the court of England could not have given rise to any coolness between them; and though the Sublime Porte, justly offended at the strange propositions which the English minister made a few days ago in a conference; it has contented itself in replying that "it was actually at war with Russia and at peace with England;" at the moment when we could flatter ourselves that after the most mature reflections the English envoy would desist from pretensions so derogatory to the dignity of nations and the honor of powers; that envoy has, on the contrary, renewed them in a note to which is demanded a written answer; and afterwards, without announcing his departure, and without a known cause, he embarked suddenly with his suite and some of the merchants of his nation, in an English frigate which was in port, and which, cutting her cables, sailed at midnight. It was only in a note he left, to be given after his departure to the Sublime Porte, that he declares as the principal cause of his discontent, the refusal of a passport for a courier which he wished to send to the Dardanelles. As he had not received on that occasion a negative answer, this supposed refusal could not have been the motive for his departure; and it is well known that neither he nor any other English subject have had cause to complain of any act by which their safety could be endangered.
Though this conduct would have sufficiently authorized the Sublime Porte to act in a manner suitable to the provocation of the English envoy, it has not, however, thought proper to depart from these principles of equity by which it has been constantly animated, and in the firm persuasion that the court of England is, on its part, incapable of conducting itself in a manner contrary to the rules of justice has given to the care of Hubach, Danish charge de affairs, and attorney for the said British minister, all the effects and moveables belonging to him and the persons in his suite—and besides his highness in granting his beneficent protection to the families of the English individuals, who remain in this country has given precise orders that they may be in safety throughout the whole Ottoman empire. He has also ordered to the officers of the regency to cause the vessels and properties of the English subjects, to be respected and to leave them as they are until further orders.
The Porte has caused the present official note to be drawn up as a new proof of the moderation and justice which has always directed its conduct, and has caused it to be transmitted to all the ministers of friendly powers, that they may communicate the same to their respective courts. Done the 25th of the month of Zylkada year of the H. gyra 1221, (4th February, 1807.)
SWEDISH POMERANIA.
Griesswald, 17th March.
During the first days of this month the Swedes have made several attempts to drive the French from their lines. On the 14th their attack produced a very warm engagement. The Swedes were forced to in great disorder.
POLAND.
Warsaw, 19th March.
Our armies are in motion in spite of the rigour of the season. Marshal Massena will no doubt begin here by a coup d'éclat. We are therefore in expectation of a battle soon, which may be general. The head quarters of the grand army it is thought, will be established at Prusnitz.
Letters from Vienna announce that the aid de-camp of the king of Prussia, M. de Goetzen, still continues in that capital, where he had frequent conferences with the ministers, particularly with count de Stadion, chief of the department of foreign affairs. On his part the Russian ambassador at Vienna continues to receive frequent couriers from the Russian head quarters in Poland.
BALTIMORE, May 22.
Arrived, schooner Dorchester , Travers, 16 days from St. Thomas. The schooner Rainbow , Fulton, of Baltimore, sailed the day before for Turks-Island.
Also, brig Mercury , Davis, 30 days from Bordeaux. Sailed in co. with ship Victress ,
for Baltimore, spoke her in long. 17, 10 days out. May 1, lat. 39, long. 46, spoke ship Washington , from Rochelle, for New-York. 17th, lat. 39, long. 74, brig Harvey , Hides, from Tobago, for New-York. Captain D. informed, that whilst the Mercury was at anchor to the southward of the Capes and within two miles of the shore, she was boarded by an officer from the British frigate Melampus , who said he was ordered to take him and all his papers on board the frigate. Captain D. remonstrated against such conduct, alleging that he was within the jurisdiction of the U. States, and not liable to search; but the officer repeating that it was his orders so to do, the captain thought it his duty to go on board with his papers, where all the letters were broke open; and invoices and bills of lading examined; when discharged the whole were returned with the letter bag in disorder and confusion. The gentlemen to whom the letters are addressed will receive this as an apology for the condition in which they will receive them.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, MAY 25.
In the Lydia , captain Hill, arrived at Boston, from the north west coast of America. John Rogers Jewett, and John Thompson, came passengers. They are the only survivors of the crew of the ship Boston , captain John Salter, the rest having been murdered by the natives on the coast. Capt. Hill was in Columbra river on the Pacific Ocean, after Captains Lewis and Clarke left it on their return home; and saw some of the medals lost by them with the Indians.
A passenger in the Vigilant , from New Orleans, informs us, that a few days previous to his sailing, General Wilkinson had dispatched Major Sparks, with a detachment of troops to Fort Stoddard; but the Spanish commandant would not permit them to pass the Mobile, and General W. had ordered them to return. (N. York paper.)
Captain Atkins, who arrived at Boston on Saturday, from Taragonia, was boarded on the 2d of April by a British sloop of war, the lieutenant of which informed him, that on the 25th March he fell in with a British schooner, 7 days from Algiers, and received from the capt. the following intelligence: That the United States frigate Constitution arrived at Algiers from Tunis two days before he sailed, with information, that the English under sir Sydney Smith and admiral Louis, had taken Alexandria, and afterwards proceeded for the Dardanelles.
Arrest of General Wilkinson!
Nashville, (Tenn.) April 18. —The post rider who arrived here on Thursday last from Fort Adams, states, that the post rider from New Orleans, informed him, that gen Wilkinson had been arrested by order of the President of the United States—in the course of the conversation, the latter stated, that the arrest had taken place a few minutes before he left New Orleans, and that he saw Wilkinson after he had been apprehended.
[Thus we attest "the honor of a soldier and the fidelity of a citizen." See the President's message to Congress last session.] (Phil. Reg.)
We have received accounts from New Orleans to the end of last month. The report of General Wilkinson being under arrest, is erroneous.
The General and Governor Claiborne, had received a summons from the President, to attend the trial of Col. Burr, and would sail for the United States, early in May. Phil. Gazette.
"SPECK of WAR"—INCREASING. Washington, March 21st, 1807. GEN. ANDREW JACKSON, Sir,
In my letter of December 3, answering yours, which offered the service of a corps of volunteers—I informed you that the legislature had then under consideration in what way they would authorize the executive to accept those patriotic tenders. They accordingly passed an act of which I now enclose you a copy.
Although the present state of things on the western side of the Mississippi does not threaten any immediate collision with our neighbors in that quarter, and it is our wish they should remain undisturbed until an amicable adjustment may take place; yet as this does not depend on ourselves alone, it is prudent to be prepared to meet any movements which may occur. The law of a former session of congress for keeping a body of 10 000 militia in readiness for service at a moment's warning, is still in force: but by the act now enclosed, the service of volunteers may be accepted, which will of course render a resort to the former act unnecessary. In consequence, therefore, of the patriotic zeal which prompted your former offer, I now solicit your best endeavors
towards carrying this act into execution. The persons who shall engage, will not be called from their homes until some aggression committed, or intended, shall render it necessary. When called into action, it will not be for a lounging, but for an active and perhaps distant service. I know the effect of this consideration in kindling that ardor which prevails for this service, and I count on it for filling up the numbers requisite without delay. To yourselves I am sure it must be as desirable as it is to me, to transfer this service from the great mass of the militia under your charge to that portion of them to whose habits and enterprize, active and distant service is most congenial.
With respect to the organizing and offering those who shall be engaged within your state, the aid itself will be your guide, and as it is desirable we should be kept informed of the progress of this business, I must pray you to report the same from time to time to the secretary at war, who will correspond with you on all the details arising out of it. Accept my salutations and assurances of great esteem & respect. TH. JEFFERSON.
MUSICAL PHENOMENON. —A gentleman of musical science and taste, and upon whose veracity we can place the utmost reliance, has favored us with the following very curious particulars of a circumstance, to which he himself, as well as many people of the highest respectability, have at various times been a witness:
"It is no less singular than true, that a gentleman of fortune, in the West of England, can actually sing a duet; and what is truly astonishing, he can reverse an octave; ascending in one voice and descending in another at the same moment. He sings the treble and bass of Stephens's beautiful Ode of Sien No More Larks, in a very correct manner; it must be observed, that he does not articulate the words; but at one and the same time produces two distinct sounds, which he can vary at pleasure, and which resemble an Oboe and a Bassoon."
This gentleman can give no explanation of the manner by which he produces two distinct sounds; it was by accident he discovered that he possessed so singular a faculty: it is different from ventriloquism, as he thinks cannot be attained by imitation, or any artificial management of the organs of speech. [New-York paper.]
Thunder. —The following is a literal translation from some lines written by a Canadian Indian, in his native language on Thunder. "It is the voice of God, when he clothes himself with terrors, and speaks in anger to the spirit of the Lakes. The sea flies at the presence of his voice, and knows not whither to fly; the trees on the tops of the loftiest mountains bow down their heads to the valleys, and the earth trembles, the rivers forget their course, and the clouds melt away in big drops of rain on the ground."
PUBLIC SALE.
TO-MORROW will be sold at the Vendue store, on a credit of 60 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes, 10 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy &c 10 hlds. old 4th proof Jamaica Rum. P. G. Marsteller. May 25
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, at one o'clock, will be sold at the Coffee-House, From 80 to 100 Shares of Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock, On a credit of 60 days. P. G. Marsteller. May 25.
142 hlds. of MOLASSES , 5 puncheons RUM , Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young. May 25.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE co-partnership heretofore subsisting between Augustus Butts and Anthony Wayne , tobacconists, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Augustus Butts, Anthony Wayne. May 23. (25) eo3t
For Philadelphia,
THE SCHOONER SPEEDWELL, Capt. BAKER. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at M c Lean's wharf, or to Daniel M c Clean. May 25 31*
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:  HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c.
Consisting of  MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medec claret, 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 Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS of good quality. Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Leaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapce 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; flax; indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; 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. Muscatel 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 nichovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
R. GRAY
HAS JUST RECEIVED, A few copies of Memoirs of the Life of Marmontel, in two volumes, 12 mo. Price two dollars bound and lettered. Geographical Compilations, two volumes. Price two dollars fifty cents. Tucker's Universal History for schools. R. GRAY has on hand, A good stock of Writing and Wrapping Paper, Bonnet Boards, Spelling-Books, Bibles, Testaments, Slates and Slate Pencils, Playing and Blank Cards, Ink-Powder, &c. &c. which he will sell low for cash. May 13. eo1m
Patent Elastic Suspenders, To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Patentee, next door below Mr. Alexander M'Kenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, Alexandria.
THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity.
N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper straining, and thereby destroying the ease designed in the construction of the article.
Richard Horwell.
ALSO, Received per ship Leonidas from Liverpool,  Red, Green, Blue and Yellow  Morocco Leather, Good quality for saddlers, shoe-makers, bookbinders, hatters, &c.
LIKEWISE,
Sadlers' Seating Leather, and a few dozen Morocco suitable for the West-Indies. May 2. d12m
Trial of Col. Aaron Burr.
WESTCOTT & CO.
ELEVENTH STREET, NEAR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON CITY.
INFORM the Public that they have engaged THOMAS CARPENTER, one of the most able and correct Stenographers in the United States, to attend the circuit court, to commence its session at Richmond the 22d instant; and in case the said trial comes on, to publish as speedily as possible a complete and full account thereof, accompanied by all the documents relative to this all important case.
The Enquirer, and Argus, of Richmond, and the American, of Baltimore, will please to publish this advertisement in their respective papers, three times immediately on receipt thereof, and charge the same to the Editor of the Expositor.
N. B. The copy right will be secured. May 19.
IN THE CASE OF  DAVID WILSON SCOTT.
THE Subscriber having been appointed trustee of the estate and effects, rights and credits, of the said David Wilson Scott, for the benefit of his creditors, in conformity with the provisions of the insolvent law for the district of Columbia, hereby requires all persons ANY WISE indebted or who may have property in their possession, belonging to the said David Wilson Scott, to make payment, and to deliver such property to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may be duly authorised by him to receive the same.
Cleon Moore, Trustee.
May 13. Staw4w
FOR SALE,
A beautifully situated small Farm, EITHER FOR A STORE OR TAVERN, With convenient buildings, a flourishing young orchard, abounding with a great variety of fruit trees, well supplied with water of the first quality, and a large proportion of excellent meadow. This property is situated on the main road leading from George-Town to Fairfax court-house, and is distant 8 miles from George-Town, and 10 from Alexandria. The person wishing to purchase may view the premises by calling on William Johnson, living on the premises—and may know the terms by applying to the subscriber in Royal-street, near the market, and opposite Cotton and Stewart's book store, Alexandria.
Davis Bowie. eo7t
May 12. N. B. Cash, dry goods, or groceries will be taken in payment for the above property.
FOR SALE,
A NEGRO MAN, about 25 years of age, who has been brought up as a body-servant to a single gentleman, is a good Ostler, is well acquainted with all the duties of a house servant, and has served a regular apprenticeship to a barber, and is now a very good one—He is remarkable for his honesty and the goodness of his disposition. For further particulars apply to the PRINTER.
May 8. eo
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber in August last, a negro woman named Tabb; she is about 35 years of age, of the common size, of a yellowish complexion, long face, high cheek bones, and her eyes sunk in—she understands every kind of house work, washing, nursing, &c. In the latter capacity she has been passing herself in Alexandria, and has said by my authority. There are various circumstances which lead me to believe she has been and is now secreted by her husband Jerry (the property of Joseph Mandeville, junior). He is hired to his father John Mandeville, as a laborer, and sometimes drives a cart on the streets. Twenty Dollars will be paid if taken in the district, and the above reward if taken above 10 miles without, provided that she is so secured that I get her again.
All persons are cautioned against harboring or employing said negro, in any capacity whatever.
H. ROSE.
April 24. [28.] 2aw
A Bargain.
I WILL dispose of my TAN-YARD, in the town of Dumfries, together with all the stock of Leather and Bark now on hand—The House and Lot will be sold on a liberal credit, or exchanged for Wet Goods—the stock of Leather and Bark may be had with the Lot, for which cash must be given. A description is deemed unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will certainly view the property first. I will only add that, the house is convenient and comfortable, and the yard supplied with every utensil necessary for the tanning business.
Thomas Jacob.
Dumfries, March 14. [18] 2awtf N. B. The House and Lot will be sold low for cash.
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to
Sarah Porter.
February 14. 2aw
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.
Nathanial Wattles & Co.
January 26. 2aw
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from General HENRY LEE, for securing to WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, the payment of a debt of sixteen thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents, with interest thereon from the 17th day of April, 1798, and upon the request of the legal representatives of the said WILLIAM LUDWELL LEE, deceased, I shall sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following
Tracts of Land,
At the periods hereafter mentioned—that is to say—
One Tract of LAND, stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a moiety of the Mill upon the said tract—at Winchester, on the 4th day of May next:—
And all the Right, Title, Interest or Claim of the said HENRY LEE and WIFE, to five hundred acres, lying in Fairfax county, at the mouth of Difficult Run, on the west side thereof, at or near the great falls of Potomac—at Fairfax Court-House, on the 18th day of May next.
It is expected that persons wishing to purchase either of the above tracts, will previously view the same.
Bushrod Washington,
TRUSTEE.
January 30. 2aw
Owing to the late heavy rains which have in a great degree rendered the creeks impassable, the parties concerned find it impossible to attend the Sale of a "Tract of Land stated to contain sixteen hundred acres, called "Buffalo Marsh," lying in the county of Frederick, together with a Moiety of the Mill upon the said "Tract," as advertised to be sold at Winchester on the 4th instant.—Notice is hereby given, That the said sale is postponed until the SECOND MONDAY in JUNE next, being the 8th day of that month, at which time the sale will positively take place in the said town of Winchester.
Bushrod Washington,
TRUSTEE.
Alexandria, May 2. [6] 2aw8thJe
Just Received,
And for Sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street,
The New Week's Preparation
for a worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper. Recommended to the devout in general, and particularly to the members of the Protestant Episcopal Churches of the United States of America. Consisting of meditations and prayers for the morning and evening of every day in the week, with forms of examination and confession of sins; and a companion at the altar, directing the communicant in his behavior and devotion at the Lord's table. Also, instructions how to live well, after receiving the holy sacrament. To which is added, a morning and evening prayer for the closet or family.
The Ready Reckoner, and Tradesman's Infallible Guide, in dollars and cents, with a variety of useful tables.
Murray's Grammar abridged; designed for the younger classes of learners.
R. Gray expects to receive, in a few days, Memoirs of Marmontel.
April 29.
LUMBER YARD.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has established a LUMBER YARD, adjoining Colonel Ramsay's wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of the best materials in that line, and will sell low for cash or on a short credit.
James McGuire.
May 6. eo3m
N. B. He continues the House-Joiners' business, and from his knowledge in that line, will pay particular attention to any orders for Lumber that he may receive.
FOR SALE,
OAK HILL MILL, And two valuable Leases,
SITUATED in the county of Fauquier, on the great road leading from Ashby's and Manassas's Gaps, in the Blue Ridge, to Alexandria, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immediately from the Cobler Mountain, and improved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty-five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, sixteen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary running gear and machinery, in perfect repair. To the mill is attached a lot of twenty acres, in fee simple, on which there is a framed dwelling house, 38 feet by 20 with two rooms, below stairs and two above, an unfinished portico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs rising within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water.
The leases are for two unexpired lives, contain one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow, and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for Plaister of Paris and red clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the purchaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Robert Herford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—orto the subscriber.
Charles Fenton Mercer.
Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] 1awtf
P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years.
C. F. M.
Suwarrows Boots.
JOHN C. FRANCIS,
From New-York,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the elasticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair-Tops, Three-Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots.—Gentlemen will please to call on themselves, at his shop in King-street, between Mr. Mott's and Mr. Hodgkin's tavern. N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. January 5. d6m
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in 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
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality
WINE S. Madeira, Buscellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincente, and New
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
Stoughton's Bitters,
aMce, 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, dipt and
spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout
indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone
spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best
english and country made gunpowder, segars
and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.