Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-11-05 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
VOL. VII.]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1807.
[No. 2005.]
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.
For Freight or Charter,
The substantial Ship LEONIDAS , Upwards of 300 tons burthen ready to receive a cargo. Freight to Liverpool or Clyde, would be preferred. Apply to James Patton.
ALSO,
The good Ship GEORGE , Cap. WALER; Burthen 207 tons; will be ready for a cargo in ten days. Apply to the Master on board to James Patton.
October 29. d
Freight wanted
For Brig IZETTE , JOHN BARNES, Master; Burthen eighteen hundred barrels or two hundred and sixty hogsheads. Also, for sale on board said Brig, 45,000 feet of Lumber, New-England Rum, Potatoes and Oats. Apply to William Yeaton.
November 2, d.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship MARY , Henry Fosdick, Master; Burthen about three hundred hogsheads, is a good vessel, & will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to Lawrason and Fowle.
Who have for sale, on board said ship, 1200 bushels Liverpool Coals, for grates, October 20.
GROCERIES,
ISAAC ROBBINS & Co. at their Grocery store, opposite the Indian Queen tavern, KING-STREET, Where country store-keepers can be supplied on moderate terms. October 22. d2weo2w
Tanners OIL, at 15 dols. per barrel Spanish HIDES, at 10 to 13 cents, some of which will average 25 pounds, and are equal to any ever imported from the Spanish Main
Best green COFFEE SUGAR in hogsheads and barrels Loaf and lump SUGARS, of the first quality A few serons. of floatant INDIGO, and A variety of GROCERIES as usual. 3000 bushels of ground ALLUM SALT afloat, and 1000 bushels Cadiz in store; which is a consignment, and will be sold on reasonable terms by Mordecai Miller. October 15. d
Public Sale.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from John Spencer to the subscribers, made to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to Cuthbert Powell, will be sold for cash to the highest bidder, at the dwelling-house on the premises, on SATURDAY the 21st day of November next.
Two Tracts of Land,
lying in the neighborhood of the Gumi-Spring, in Loudoun county, adjoining each other and binding on the lands of Thompson and Veitch and Benjamin James, containing one hundred and fifty two acres.—The sale will take place at twelve o'clock.
Israel Lacey, Charles Lewis, Stephen Beard, } Trustees. October 15. dts
195 Shares Alexandria Marine Insurance Stock for sale by CATLETT & FISK. October 16. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE, Has received by the ship William and John, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS. October 24. d
WANTED
A middle aged woman, capable of managing a house. To one of good character liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 9. d
LANDING,
From the brig SWIFT, Capt. RANDALL, 15 hhds. 20 bls. New Rum. 7 tons Russia clean Hemp 154 casks Lime—for sale by John G. Ladd. October 29. d
COFFEE.
5000lb. good COFFEE, 50lb. NUTMEGS, With as usual, a general assortment of WINES, LIQUORS and GROCERIES, for sale on reasonable terms by Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax streets. October 30. d
TO RENT,
and possession given on the 14th of November next, The three story Brick House On the corner of King and Columbia-streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts.—For terms apply to Col. GEORGE DENEALE, living next door, or to the subscriber. Nicholas Voss, City of Washington, Oct. 20. d
JAMES SANDERSON,
Offers for sale very low, 25 hogsheads Muscovado Sugar 70 bags green Coffee 15 hogsheads well flavored Rum 5 pipes Cogniac Brandy 12 quarter casks Sherry Wine 12 bales Tennessee Cotton And as usual A general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. October 12. d
BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE. 10 pipes old port 5 do. Madeira 30 quarter casks Lisbon 12 do. particular Teneriffe 15 do. Malaga 15 pipes old cognac brandy 5 do. 4th proof Holland Gin 5 hhds. 3d proof Antigua rum 12 do. first quality molasses 6 do. green copperas 2 do. alum 20 do. brown sugar 20 bags pimento 15 do. pepper 10 chests young hyson 10 do hyson skin 5 do. imperial 100 bags green coffee 150 kegs madder 50 do. ground ginger 30 do. raisins 1200 lbs. Bacon, well cured 5 kegs salt petre A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. Aug. 31. 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
JOHN G. LADD
Has just received and offers for sale, 50 boxes spermaceti candles 100 do. mould tallow do. 50 barrels prime beef 5 bales Russia sheetings 12 quarter casks old sherry wine 200 Spanish hides 50 hogsheads tobacco. November 3. d
AMERICAN PRINTS.
Lewis Lannay, from Baltimore, Has just opened, next door above McKnight and Stewart's in King-street, an assortment of American Printed Calicoes, Bed-Covers, Shawls, &c. Which he offers for sale on moderate terms He will remain in town only this week. Nov. 3. d5t
JUST RECEIVED,
By the schooner THOMAS, from SALEM, and for sale by LEWIS DEBLOIS, 20 tons of RUSSIA HEMP, RUSSIA DUCK, RAVENS DITTO, TANNERS' OIL. Also for sale, The laid Schooner Thomas, If applied for immediately to the Captain on board at Hepburn's wharf, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. October 15. d
LANDING THIS DAY, FROM ON BOARD THE SCHOONER FAIR-PLAY, AND FOR SALE, 75 hhds. 15 tierces and 16 barrels of first quality Sugars 33 hogsheads and a few tierces of retailing Molasses. Apply to Mordecai Miller. October 31. d
Joseph H. Mandeville, KING-STREET, NEAR THE RIVER, Has for Sale, Muscovado SUGAR in hhds. and bls. various qualities Loaf and Lump do. in bls. 200 barrels inspected HERRINGS COFFEE in bags MOLASSES in hhds. Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga Cogniac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havanna Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
Muscovado SUGAR in hhds. and bls. various qualities Loaf and Lump do. in bls. 200 barrels inspected HERRINGS COFFEE in bags MOLASSES in hhds. Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga Cogniac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havanna Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
TEAS Imperial Old Hyson Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga Cogniac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havanna Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
WINES Port Madeira Claret Sherry Lisbon and Malaga Cogniac and Spanish Brandy Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havanna Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
RUM Jamaica Antigua Windward Island and New-England Rye Whiskey in barrels Cherry Bounce in do. Salt, coarse and fine Pepper, Pimento, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, Segars, Mould and Dipped Candles, Soap, Copperas, Madder, Wrapping Paper, Rice, Chocolate, Philadelphia Porter, Havanna Honey. ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
ALSO, A constant supply of nice Flour for family use. October 27. d
Public Sale. In pursuance of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, holden at the capitol in Richmond, March 5, 1807, will be sold, on the premises on THURSDAY, the 26th instant at half past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, to the highest bidder for cash: A House & Lot—Also, an unimproved Lot, situated on the north side of Duke street, between Columbus & Alfred-streets—the property of Amos Alexander. Cuthbert Powell, Phineas Janney, Thomas Janney. November 2, dts
ALMANACS for 1808, Just published and for sale, by Cotton and Stewart. November 2, dts
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Clothes, Swandowns, Casimeers, Flannels, Bombazetts, Bed-ticks, Velvets, Dimities, Linens, Threads, Durants, Worsted and Cotton Stockings, &c. &c. P. G. Marsteller.
Nov. 4. At the same time and place, a Negro Woman and her child, an excellent house Servant. P. G. M.
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next will be sold at the Vendue Store,
For the benefit of the underwriters, One Cash of Hardware, Damaged on board the William and John, captain Woodhouse from Liverpool. P. G. Marsteller. Nov. 4.
CAUTION.
ALL persons are cautioned against taking an assignment of a note for thirty-five dollars, given to THOMAS PATTER, of Carolina, dated on or about the 20th of September last; as I can prove it was fraudulently obtained. John Head. November 4. dts
ADAM LYNN
Has received by the late arrivals from Liverpool, and offers for Sale, a very elegant assortment of Jewellery, Plated, Japanned & Fancy Goods, Cutlery and Fine Hardware, viz.
Pearl and gold brooches, bracelets, rings, gold brooches, ear-rings, seals, keys, chains, plated casters, candlesticks, tea sets, snuffers and trays, japanned tea-trays in sets, urns, castors and dressing cases, ladies' and gentlemen's best morocco pocket-books and purses, bone alphabet boxes, stamps, dog calls, ivory, tortoise shell and common pocket combs, leather and tortoise shell snuff boxes, reading glasses, plated spurs, whips, baggammon boards, satin wood and mahogany knife cases and tea canes, gold and silver epaulets, spangles and thread, ivory and other table and desert knives and forks and carvers, razors, penknives, scissors, oysterknives, shovels and tongs, green wire fenders, brass and irons, toast cans, footmen, bellows, hearth brushes, brass candlesticks, and a variety of other articles.
Gold and silver ware as usual, and gold and silver ware manufactured to any pattern.
A good Journeyman Silver-Smith and an Apprentice to the Silver-Smith business wanted. November 2. co
Lands and Mill-Seat for Sale.
BY virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, holden at the capitol in Richmond, October 2, 1807, will be sold at Public Auction, on the premises,
Ten acres and a half of land lying on the east side of the Georgetown road, about half a mile from Alexandria court-house, either all together or divided into four lots of equal quantity as may suit the purchasers.
A full square, containing rather more than two acres, on the south side of Duke street and eastward of the well and white house belonging to the subscriber.
Part of a square to the southward of the last-mentioned, and west of Cha's Page's and Philip G. Marsteller's houses.
The Spring Garden, about 4 acres, say two squares, and taking in the streets will be near 5 acres.
The last three mentioned parcels will be sold together or divided, as may be thought most convenient to buyers.
A moiety of ten acres near Cameron Run and the Colchester road, bought in company with Bird and Ricketts.
A valuable Mill Seat on Holmes's Run, above the new turnpike road and not far from the trough hill, between four and five miles from Alexandria.
The sale to commence on the 16th inst. on the George-Town road, and continue, if the weather is suitable, till the whole is disposed of.
The terms of sale will be made known before or at the time of sale.
Wm. HARTSHORNE, Receiver of the effects of JOHN SUTTON, and JOHN MANDEVILLE, under the order of the high Court of Chancery of Virginia. 11th month 2d. dts

TRIAL OF COLONEL A. BURR.
MOTION FOR COMMITMENT.
EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE.
SATURDAY, October 8.
(Mr. C. F. Mercer's deposition concluded.)
Sometime after this conversation, on Sunday evening, the sixth day of December the deponent arrived in the course of his journey home at the shore of Ohio opposite to the island of Mr. Blennerhassett...
Mr. Blennerhassett having intended before the deponent reached his house, to visit Marietta on Sunday evening, the deponent availed himself of a double motive to quit this attractive spot.
sons of the world, of its noise and vanity, has unambitiously retired to a solitary island in the heart of a desert, and created there a terrestrial paradise...
Given under my hand this 21st Sept. 1807. E. CARRINGTON. [To be continued.]
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, November 2, 1807. Four other members appeared & took their seats.
Mr. Thomas said, he had the honor to be appointed a member of the committee of commerce and manufactures. He believed it would be allowed by the members who knew him...
Mr. Van Rensselaer presented the petition of Joseph Knox, a soldier in the revolutionary war, praying compensation for his services...
Mr. Gardner presented the petition of Nathan Babitt, of New Hampshire, stating that he served some time as a physician in the military hospital at Providence...
Mr. Quincy moved that the petition of Paul Revere and J. M. Revere, of Boston (presented at a former session) be now referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Quincy also moved that the petition of Thomas Leach, Levi Tower, and Ab. Tower, owners of the schooner Phoenix, (presented at the last session) praying to be allowed a bounty on a quantity of salt saved from the said vessel...
Mr. Fisk moved that the petition of Wm. Kincaid, presented at a former session, praying for compensation as a soldier in the revolutionary war, be referred to the committee of claims.
Agreed. Mr. Dawson moved that the petition of Robert Peters and others, respecting the title to certain lots in the city of Washington...
too, presented last session, and referred to a select committee, who brought in a bill which was not acted upon, be now referred to a select committee...
Mr. Dana suggested the propriety of omitting the latter part of the reference authorizing the committee to report by bill.
Mr. Dawson consented to the alteration and the reference was agreed to.
Mr. Thomas moved that the letter from the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the house of representatives of the state of New York, inclosing certain resolutions...
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved that the petition of Peter C. L'Enfant, presented at a former session, praying for compensation for services rendered the United States be referred to the committee of claims.
IN SENATE, October 28.
Mr. MITCHELL submitted the following motion for consideration.
RESOLVED, That the part of the president's message, which relates to the defence of our seaport towns and harbors, and the further provisions to be made for their security, be referred to a select committee...
October 30.
Mr. White submitted the following resolution for consideration.
RESOLVED, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the U. States, to certain balances reported to be due from several of the states to the United States...
November 2.
On motion by Mr. Milledge, RESOLVED, That the members of the senate, from a sincere desire of shewing every mark of respect due to the memory of the honorable Abraham Baldwin...
On motion by Mr. Hillhouse, a similar resolution was passed in relation to Mr. Tracy.
The following motion, made by Mr. Adams, was agreed to & referred to Messrs Adams, Smith of Md. Milledge, Mitchell and Anderson.
"That so much of the president's message, as relates to recent outrages committed by British armed vessels, within the jurisdiction of the U. S. and to the legislative provisions which may be expedient as resulting from them, be referred to a select committee...
The following motion, also made by Mr. Adams, was agreed to, and referred to Messrs. Smith of Md. Bradley and Sumner.
"That so much of the said message as relates to the formation of the seamen of the U. S. into a special militia, for the purpose of occasional defence of the harbors against sudden attacks, be referred to a select committee...
From the United States' Gazette.
A Palpable Falsehood near Head-Quarters.
It is an unpleasant task at the present moment, when the eyes of Europe are fixed with peculiar earnestness upon the U.S. and when we are in danger of being drawn into national conflicts...
A few days before the close of the last session of congress the president communicated to both houses a message in the following words.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I transmit to congress a letter from our ministers plenipotentiary at London...
SIR. WE have the pleasure to acquaint you that we have this day agreed with the British commissioners to conclude a treaty on all the points which have formed the object of our negotiation...
We hasten to communicate to you this interesting intelligence for the information and guidance of our government in such measures as may have reference to the subject.
We have the honor to be with great consideration and esteem, sir, Your most obedient servants, JAMES MONROE, WM. PINCKNEY, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State, Washington.
By the above official letter of the ministers it is incontrovertibly established, ei, that they had fully complied with their instructions upon all the points which had formed the object of their negotiation...
"The instructions given to our ministers were framed in the sincerest spirit of amity and moderation. They accordingly proceeded in conformity therewith, to propose arrangements which might embrace and settle all the points in difference between us...
[Pres. Mess Oct. 27, 1807.]
By this we are directly told that the ministers, so far from having concluded a treaty in all points according to their instructions (which must surely have formed the object of their negotiation) and on such terms as they could reasonably trust the government would approve...
Here then the President and his ministers are fairly at issue before the country and the world on a point of fact; and the decision, which ever way it may be made, must convict one or the other of deliberate falsehood...

character for ordinary veracity. If they have really acted as the president represents them to have done, he owed it to his own reputation and to his country instantly to recall and disgrace them, instead of investing them with new powers, and continuing to treat them as deserving of the highest public confidence.
KINGSTON, (Jam) Sept. 26. Arrived at Port-Royal since our last, brig Thomas Wallace, Philadelphia; sch'r Friends, Evans, do. October 10. Arrived, brig Triton, De Butts, from New York; sch'r Union, Reed, Newburyport; sch'r Ceres, Wood, New York. On the 22d ult. the Triton unfortunate ran aground on the North Caicos, where she was obliged to discharge part of her cargo to some Providence wreckers before she was got off. On the 1st inst. off the Toidas, she fell in with L'Observateur's crew, and the next day, four or five miles to the S. W. ahead of them, was boarded by the French sch'r privateer General Soult, captain Baye, of 4 guns and about 50 men. After examining her papers, they made particular enquiries respecting the fleet in sight; but captain De Butts, in order to divert them from lurking after them, immediately stating that they consisted of a frigate, 2 brigs of war, and 4 armed schooners, they instantly quitted the Triton and stood to the N. W. with all sail. She had taken several prizes. On the 1st inst. off Cape Nicholas Mole, the Union was boarded by the French privateer sch'r Regulator, the capt. of which put on board the Union, the crew of the American sch'r Baltimore, of and from Baltimore, bound to Montego Bay, which he had taken and sent for S. Jago de Cuba. The captain of the privateer informed captain Reid that he had, during his present cruise, taken seven British and American vessels; and that he generally cruized along the south and west coast of Cuba, as far as Cape Antonio.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5.
A motion has been introduced into the Senate of the U. States, for the appointment of a committee to take into consideration the expediency of authorizing the state of Tennessee to reduce the price of certain lands, which were ceded to the said state by the U. States, by the act authorizing the state of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles to certain lands therein described, &c. to such price as the legislature of said state may, in their judgment, deem expedient, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
TRINIDAD, Sept. 12. A ship of war has been appointed to take the trade from hence on the 22d of Oct. next. The price of flour being fixed at eighteen dollars, the half bit loaf must weigh nine ounces. Yesterday arrived ship Bengal, capt. Dickson, from Calcutta, and last from St. Helena, where he touched the 24th of August, & left there the ship Jefferson, Broach of New Bedford, from a whaling voyage on the coast of Chili, and was bound to some port in England. The 8th of October lat. 23, 30, long. 40, 30, spoke brig Susannah, Stanswood, from Alexandria for Barbadoes, out 32 days, who supplied the Bengal with some flour and other necessaries that she stood in need of. [Phil. paper.]
A number of vessels from European and West India voyages have been lately boarded from a variety of the British ships at sea, who have, in almost every instance, as we have heard of lately, treated our captains with marked politeness. One of them asked, from whence proceeds this unusual politeness? To which the British captain replied NEW ORDERS! One of our captains was told in Jamaica, that they had new orders which enjoined them not to press an American that had a protection; and he adds, that it was observed, that the British officers did not search, or even enter the American vessels in Jamaica to look for men as formerly.
An extract of an article from the Bordeaux Gazette of September 6 1807, inclosed from a gentleman here to this friend in Philadelphia.
HEAD QUARTERS, Stralsund, Aug. 25. We have carried this night partly by surprise and partly by force, the island & town of Anholt. Six hundred Swedes are prisoners. We have found on the island forty pieces of cannon or mortars. The king of Sweden has left at Stralsund 4000 men, 300,000 bullets, 100,000
bombs, 200,000 lbs. powder, and a great quantity of iron in bars."
The frosty hand of Autumn has begun to seize the tender herbage and to delight in the leafy path she is strewing, to welcome the approach of stern Winter. All of variegated & exuberant Summer, which delighted and enlivened the eye and taste, are either gone or passing away rapidly with the Season. What lessons for deep reflection does the transitory state of the seasons afford the moralist! How clearly they point out our duty, so to improve the Spring, the Summer and the Autumn of our lives, as to meet the Winter of age & Death himself, prepared by perfectability to realize and enjoy the hopes of future felicity. To the heart that has felt afflictions whether arising from the loss of near and dear friends, from disappointments, or from sickness, there is a rich consolation to be derived from a contemplation of the seasons, 'there is a season for every thing'—sorrow as well as joy, and age as well as youth, even death is necessary to the perfection of our natures. (Continued.)
Declaration of the Danish Government.
All Europe knows the system, which during fifteen years of wars and troubles, Denmark has followed with an unchangeable perseverance. The rigorous observance of a frank and impartial neutrality, & the religious accomplishment of all the duties prescribed by it, have been the sole and constant object of all her wishes and of all her efforts. The Danish government, in its relations with other states, has displayed a simplicity and rectitude conformable to the purity of its intentions, and to that love of peace, in which it cannot be suspected of having ever varied. Providence has hitherto blessed its endeavors. Without incurring any reproach from the other powers, it had succeeded in keeping up a good understanding with them all, & if circumstances now and then involved it in discussions with the belligerent states, they all originated in the impartiality of its conduct, and in those rigorous principles, which these very discussions served to prove.
This state of peace and security has just been suddenly annihilated. The English government after having by shameful inaction betrayed the interests of its allies, who were involved in a strife both arduous and uncertain, suddenly displayed all its vigour to surprise and attack a neutral and peaceable state, which it could not accuse of any wrong. The execution of the plan for invading Denmark, who was united to Great Britain by the most sacred and ancient ties, was prepared with as much secrecy as dispatch. The Danish government saw the English forces arriving on its coasts, without being able to suspect that they were directed against itself. The island of Zealand was surrounded, the capital menaced and the Danish territory insulted and violated, before the court of London had by a single word, intimated its hostile intentions. They were, however soon made manifest. But Europe will hardly believe what it is going to hear.
The blackest, the most violent and the most atrocious design that was ever formed, was grounded only upon a pretended information or rather on the vague rumour of an attempt; which as the English ministry asserted was going to be made to be drawn her into hostile engagements against Great Britain. Grounding its surmises upon these data, which the slightest discussion proved to be mere gratuitous suppositions, the English government caused the most peremptory declaration to be made at the court of Copenhagen, that in order to secure its interests and provide for its own safety, it could only allow Denmark to choose between war and a close alliance with Great Britain. And what alliance do they dare to offer? An alliance which for the first pledge of the enslaving of Denmark, would have delivered up her men of war to the British government. There was no hesitating upon the alternative offered. The overture made no less outrageous in its terms than in its menaces, equally insulting in its form and in its foundation was susceptible of no discussion. The most just and the most profound indignation got the better of every other consideration—Placed between danger and approbium the Danish government had no choice to make—The war broke out. Denmark does not conceal from herself any of the dangers nor any of the losses with which this war menaces. Taken unawares in the most perfidious manner, attacked in an isolated province almost destitute of the means of defence, drawn by force into the most unequal strife she cannot flatter herself with escaping very sensible losses. But there
remains to her to preserve her honor unsoiled, and also the esteem which an irreproachable conduct has procured her, as she dare flatter herself on the part of the powers of Europe, and she thinks she sees more glory in the resistance of him who succumbs to force than in the easy triumph of him who abuses it. She does not dread the judgement which Europe will form of this new contest; she thinks she may pride herself upon it before hand. Let impartial cabinets determine whether England can justly alledge this political necessity, these considerations of safety to which she does not scruple to sacrifice a state which had no ways offended or provoked her. Strong in its good-conscience, in its confidence in GOD, in the love and devotedness of the brave and loyal nations united under a beloved sceptre, the Danish government flatters itself that it shall be able to perform without weakness the heavy and painful task which honor and necessity has laid upon it. It thinks it has a right to rely upon the interest and justice of the cabinets of Europe and it flatters itself with feeling the effects of them, above all on the part of the august sovereigns whose intentions and engagements have been made a pretext for giving a color to the most crying injustice, and whose offers destined to present to the English government the means of advancing a general peace have been unable to deter her from an atrocity which must be revolting to all honest and generous hearts even in England, which asperses the character of a virtuous sovereign and forever sullies the annals of Great Britain. [Moniteur.]
CAMOMILE a Remedy in certain Disorders of the Eyes.
A medical correspondent at Madrid has acquainted a friend in Ireland with some astonishing effects of the herb camomile, in certain inflammatory disorders of the eyes. The following among many cases wherein the doctor has been concerned, is mentioned, as a proof of the virtues of this salutary though common herb. Maria de Maros, daughter of a master carpenter, had, for many years, been afflicted with weeping eyes, which discharged an acrimonious humor, and brought on an almost loss of sight. Alternatives were prescribed to no purpose. At length he made a strong decoction of camomile, boiled in new milk; with this the patient bathed her eyes several times a day, as warm as could be suffered without uneasiness; and in about five weeks her eyes were perfectly restored. [Med. & Ag. Reg.]
SHIP NEWS. Port of Alexandria.
ARRIVED, Sloop Mentor, Harland, New Bedford—Sundries, to the master. CLEARED. Sch'r Thomas, Larcom, Barbadoes—by Lewis Deblois. Sloop Harmony, Ellwood, Philadelphia—by the master. A ship and a brig are said to be below, bound up.
The members of captain Geo. Dencalé's company of volunteers, are requested to meet at the Court House this evening, precisely at 6 o'clock. November 5.
Wanted to Purchase, 15 or 20 Negroes or any less number for which liberal prices will be given, apply at John H. Manley's upper end of King-street. We shall continue at this place until Saturday.
Bradley & Gilmer. Nov. 5. 3t
TO LET,
THE House and Lot, at present occupied by Mr. DANIEL M'Leod Painter, next door to Paton and Butchers hard ware store on King-street. Equal to any stand in Alexandria, for a Grocery or Dry Goods, with convenient accommodations for a Family. Inquire of
Joseph Smith. Nov. 5. co3tlaw
Mahogany for Sale.
Ten thousand feet of first quality St. Domingo Mahogany in Logs or sawed into Plank of any description, some of the Planks are two feet three inches wide. Orders from a distance will be attended to by Joseph Smith, Nov. 5. co3tlawf
Gun & Pistol Manufactory, Lower end of King-street near the water.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he continues to carry on the above business in its various branches—also to render his sincere thanks for the liberal encouragement shown him during a space of five years, and hopes the execution of his work may merit a continuance of the same. Robert Nash. November 5. co2w
Guns, pistols, rifles, &c. stocked and repaired in the neatest manner and at the shortest notice.
BALTIMORE Rolling and Slitting-Mill.
THE subscribers are daily receiving from the manufactory a complete supply of 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 7d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20 penny Hoop Iron suitable for cut nails—Also, Spike and Nail Rods of all sizes manufactured from iron of the best quality and executed in the neatest manner, which they sell at Philadelphia prices for cash, or on the usual credit for acceptances in Baltimore. They also execute orders (if for more than a ton) in the neatest manner at very short notice. Andrew & Thomas Ellicott. Baltimore, Oct. 31. [Nov. 5] col.1t
WILL BE SOLD, On Hewes and Miller's wharf, Saturday next, at ten o'clock.
32 hogheads, 1 tierce and 15 barrels first quality Sugars—being part of the schooner Fair Play's cargo—and must positively be sold to close her accounts. November 5. 2t
A NEW MUSEUM OF WAX-WORK.
PORTER & BISHOP Respectfully acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, that they will open THIS DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, at the house of JOHN LOMAX, sign of the Cross Keys, Prince street— A Large and Elegant collection of WAX FIGURES,
As large as life.—Among which are the following characters: COLUMBUS, the first discoverer of America, In princely robes, taken from an original painting found in the museum of the duke of Tuscany.
A striking likeness of the late GEN. GEO. WASHINGTON. His Excellency THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
An accurate representation of the Duel between Gen. Hamilton and Col. Burr. The Death of Lord NELSON. This group represents in a striking manner his situation while attended by capt. Hardy & his Lieutenant in his expiring moments.
AN INDIAN WARRIOR. A representation of Stephen Arnold. A Schoolmaster whipping a little Girl, years of age, in such a barbarous manner as occasioned her Death. A Sleeping Beauty—The Philad. Friend's Beauty, and the Coquette. A scene from Hogarth—The austere Father frowning on his Daughter, on finding her with her Gallant. Also, sundry other Figures—Music on a fine toned Organ.
The exhibition will be open from 9 in the morning till 9 in the evening, and will be removed from this town on Monday next. ** Admittance 25 Cents for grown persons—Children half price. Nov. 5. d3t
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY,
To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern, in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg, on FRIDAY, the 13th day of November next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term 1806, in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants—
300 Acres for Land,
Near Leesburg, on the waters to Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer, } Comrs. September 11. 2awts

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 & Ceca
WINES.
Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen A few dozen fine old frontiac 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. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimen- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floutant indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish 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 al- monds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n- choies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable or the fishery, &c. &c.
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 qua- lities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong
TEAS, particularly select- ed for family use.
Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeiras, Buscelles, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port,
WINES.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent, and New 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, dipt and spermaceci candles, refined salt-petre, floutant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best en- glish and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing to- bacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every ar- ticle in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms
JOHN LLOYD, Has received per the William and John, and the George from Liverpool, a general as- sortment of  FALL GOODS, Which are for sale on the usual terms. October 26. d6to1m
Paton and Butchers, Have received by the ships William and John, Captain Woodhouse, and the Mary, Captain Babbige, from Liverpool, a general assort- ment of
IRON MONGERY,
AMONG WHICH ARE— Waggon boxes; blistered, Crowley & cast steel; sheet iron; shovels and spades; pa- tent shot; shovels and tongs; green wire fenders; coal hods; brass battery kettles; patent and copper tea kettles and scowpan; ditto japanned and brass lamps; japanned plate warmers; chafing dishes; Britannia coffee and tea pots; penknives and razors, ta- ble and desert knives and forks, plated and brass wares, of various descriptions; coffee mills; files; locks; bolts; screws; curriers' knives; fleshers; workers; graining boards and steels; saddle trees; gig and carriage harness; gig furniture.
THEY HAVE ALSO ON HAND, A large assortment of bar iron, seal and up- per leather and Spanish hides—
AND DAILY EXPECT An assortment of Brals Andirons, and Looking-Glasses. 10th mo. 24. d1w 2aw3w
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Cassavello 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. 62
Public Sale of Lots.
The subscriber will, on Thursday the 12th day of November next, expose to sale, on the premises, near the new turnpike gate, SEVERAL LOTS, being part of Pear- son's Tract.
THE land is fertile, and full of a young growth of hickory, oak, &c. There is some springs of excellent water on the lots, with handsome and convenient sites for build- ing. Meadow may be made on each lot— They contain from eight to fourteen acres, ac- cording to the survey and plat, which is to be seen in Mr. Snowden's printing office. The lots will be sold on a credit of sixty, ninety, and one hundred and twenty days, the purchas- er giving bond, with approved security, for the payment at the stated periods. The title pa- pers will be shown on the day of Sale, or and time previous to that day, by
Charles Little, Ex'or of J. West dts
October 27.  FOR SALE, Or to be RENTED for one or more years; THE whole of the REAL ESTATE be- longing to Pressley Carr Lane, lying in and adjacent to the town of Centreville, in Fairfax county.
This property consists of the well known TAVERN now occupied by Mr. Adam Mit- chell.
The STORE HOUSE now in the occu- pancy of Mr. Daniel Harrington—and from eight hundred to a thousand acres of good FARMING LAND, at present in the pos- session of Mr. Carr W. Lane, and Mr. Wal- ter Locker, which will be disposed of in sepa- rate tracts or entire.
It is presumed that any person disposed to buy or rent any of the above property will first view the same and judge for themselves—a further description is therefore unnecessary.
Mr. Lane would take a small proportion in Negroes.
Harrison Fitzhugh. Fairfax County Oct. 23. law
This is to give notice,
THAT the subscribers of Alexandria coun- ty, in the district of Columbia, have ob- tained, from the orphan's court of said coun- ty, letters testamentary on the estate of Su- sanna Hamilton, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to ex- hibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 30th day of A- pril next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate; and those in- debted thereto are requested to make im- mediate payment.—Given under our hands this 30th day of October, 1807.
Andrew Jamieson, Rich'd. Weightman, } Ex's. October 30. co3w
Printing in its various branches, executed at this office.
HORWELL'S
Celebrated Patent Suspender
FOR Ease, Elegance, Strength, &c. far ex- ceeds any in use. To be had wholesale and retail at the MANUFACTORY, lower end of Prince Street, Alexandria.
N.B. The Subscriber has a complete as- sortment well adapted for the Winter Season, and can supply wholesale purchasers on ad- vantageous terms.
Richard Horwell.
Sept. 25. dom. DIRECTIONS. The buttons on the back parts of the waist- band ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspenders, to prevent improper strain- ing and thereby destroying the ease designed in the construction of the article,
A great Bargain.
THE subscriber offers for sale the House he lately purchased of the Bank. It will be sold much below its real value, and a credit given that shall suit the purchaser. If not sold shortly it will be rented.
A. Holbrook.
October 9. 60  FOR SALE OR RENT, WATER STREET ACADEMY,
A two-story BRICK HOUSE, pleasantly situ- ated, and lately occupied by the Rev. J. Fos- ter—Terms of sale or rent will be very mo- derate.
L. LEWIS.
September 30. 2aw  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 Ele- ments of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of initia- tory books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of dis- tinguished abilities and fashioned 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 Fleming. 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 al- most invariably been suffered to lie laid, by the most taste- less and ignorant workmen. The consequence has fre- quently been, as might be expected from such a proce- dure: the taste has been vitiated at the very commence- ment; 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 im- possible 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 Spel- ling Book. Yet to say 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 dis- graceful 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 grammars are written, if no one has learned to read: it is in vain that the subli- me 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 prin- ciples 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 re- marks, 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 judi- cious 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 prin- ciple, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be per- tinent to the last. The first books we read can ne- ver be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, era- dicated. 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 limi- ted to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought diffi- cult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Jaucourt, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommo- date 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 pos- sess.
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 Teach- ers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate their labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pu- pil, 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 know- ledge 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 furnish- ing them with many valuable opportunities of improve- ment) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Ed- itor's attention: That a Spelling Book frequently centu- ries the whole library of a poor child, unless when char- ty 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.
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE.  GRAND LOTTERY,  BALTIMORE.
AUTHORISED by the general assembly of the state of Maryland, the scheme of which is the most brilliant ever offered to citizens of the U. S. containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
  1 prize of 30,000 dollars.   1 do. of 15,000   3 do. of 10,000   2 do. of 5,000   8 do. of 1,500   7 do. of 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize is twelve dollars. The scheme contains only 21,500 tickets; 10,000 of which are ac- tually sold to a company of gentlemen, in New- York, to whom the Managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the city of Baltimore, On THURSDAY the 31st day of DECEMBER next, and to draw 500 tick- ets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a va- riety of numbers and very rapidly, at Ten Dollars and a Half each, for a short time at
G. & R. WAITE'S
Truly Fortunate Lottery-Office, corner MARKET and CHARLES-STREETS, BALTIMORE.
The grandeur of the scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the Managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the sub- scribers to come to the city of Baltimore for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily, to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New York Lottery will not com- mence drawing till April next—tickets of which lottery may be had at Waite's office, No. 64 and No. 88, Maiden Lane New-York.
Distant adventurers, accompanying their orders with bank notes of any description to either of Waite's offices, in New-York or Baltimore, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. and R. Waite, will be paid by them.
Tickets in the above lottery are to be had at J. MARSH's book-store, George-Town, where the prize list will be regularly received. October 13. 3tw2m
GREAT BARGAINS.
INTENDING to remove to the state of Tennessee as soon as possible, I wish to dispose of the following valuable and increas- ing property upon low terms, which property I inherited from my ancestors, who have had a legal title to the same for upwards of one hundred years.
One tract well known by the name of ABINGDON, being on the Potomac river between Alexandria and George Town, and nearly opposite the city of Washington, beau- tifully situated, containing about Four Hun- dred acres, now leased to the Mr. Wises for three hundred and sixty dollars per annum with other stipulations contained in the said lease.
One other tract contiguous to the first, leased to William Fraser for forty dol- lars per annum, containing about sixty a- cres.
One other tract containing ten acres of bottom land, adjoining the Four-Mile Mill tract.
One other tract contiguous to the Abingdon estate, and within two and a half miles of George-Town, containing 725 acres. The greatest part of this land is heavily co- vered with red and white Oak.
A L S O,
Three thousand acres on the Scioto River, in the state of Ohio.
This tract descended to me from my uncle George D. Alexander, being one moiety of the land he was entitled to for his military ser- vices during the revolutionary war. All the title papers with the wills under which I am entitled to the above property, are in the hands of BALDWIN DANE, Esq. to whom ap- plication will please to be made for terms &c. he being legally authorised to contract and dispose of all the above valuable property, for which good and satisfactory titles will be given.
Walter S. Alexander.
August 13. co
Just Published.
For sale by R. GRAY, Bookseller, in King Street Alexandria:
The Life of Gen. Washington,
By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
Author of the American Revolution.
Price in boards, $2 50
Price to non-subscribers 2 dollars.
October 12.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, (For the Proprietor.)