Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-04-22 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1806.
[No. 1581.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, At the Vendue-Store, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A Variety of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &c. [Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day.]
All kind of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. m. PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY, 23d instant, will be sold, on the premises,
Two Lots or Half Acres of Land, Situated in the neighborhood of Mr. A. Jamieson's, no. 7 and 139, agreeable to the plat of the town of Alexandria. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. Marsteller. April 16. dtf
PUBLIC SALE.
On WEDNESDAY, 30th of April, will be sold, at the dwelling of Mrs. R. Yost, in Princess-street, between Washington and Columbus streets,
ALL the PERSONAL ESTATE of John A. Tol, deceased, consisting of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, three pair of NEW BELLOWS, SMITHS TOOLS, &c. &c.
Philip G. Marsteller. April 17. dtf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter,
A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MAR-KET; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board.
James Patton.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, Conway's wharf, New-York prime Beef and Pork. Also, Southern Pork, of good quality—with a few pipes of old Cognac Brandy. February 12. d
Now Landing,
From Schooner Fame, from New York, and for sale by
LAWRASON & FOWLE,
30 Barrels prime Pork, 20 do. do. Beef. Also, from Schooner Maria, from Boston, 5 bales Beerboom Gurrahs, 500 pieces yellow Nankeens, In Store, Imperial, Young Hyson, TEAS. Hyson Skin Russia and Ravens Duck, Calf and box fresh Raisins, Ground Ginger, Muscovado Sugar in barrels, Double refined loaf do. 200 boxes mould and dipt Candles, of a superior quality, for the West-India market, 30 boxes Chocolate, 50 barrels New England Rum, 8 pipes and half pipes Teneriffe Wine, 10 casks mill'd Lead, 600 pair mens' coarse and fine Shoes. WANTED, A Bill on New-York for about 500 Dollars. Apply as above. April 9. d
WILL BE LANDED,
On THURSDAY next, On Colonel Ramsay's wharf, from on board the Schooner Hiland, JOHN YEATON, and for Sale, by
R. Young & W. Yeaton,
55 hogheads Muscovado Sugar 20 do. Molasses 400 bags Guadalupe Green Coffee. Also in Store, 80 boxes and 40 barrels white and brown Jago Sugars 30 boxes Havana Segars 10 tons of Fustic, and 500 Spanish Hides. April 8. dtw
A few copies of the American Gardener may be had at the Book-Store of Robert Gray.
REMOVAL.
T. CRAVEN has removed his Store next door to Mott's tavern; where he offers for Sale a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
And daily expects a further Supply. April 3.
JAMES SANDERSON
HAS RECEIVED,
A few casks of excellent
CLOVER-SEED,
Which is warranted fresh.
3000 lbs. best green Martinique Coffee
20 barrels New England Rum
20 barrels Whiskey
A few bales upland Georgia Cotton
3 cales Irish Linens
1 bale brown ditto.
Also on Hand,
British Sail Canvas; German Osnaburgs; and as usual, a general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries. March 24. d
A Journeyman Baker:
I WANT TO EMPLOY
ONE qualified to conduct a bakery in New York, as a Foreman. A single man would be preferred. Application to be made to Mordecai Miller. March 13. d
Plaister Paris—afloat.
50 tons Plaister Paris,
1500 feet Oars,
At Lawrason's wharf;
On board the Schooner Dove, Capt. — from Portland, for sale by
Lawrason & Fowle, on said wharf. March 20. d
SALT,
Suitable for the Fisheries.
JUST RECEIVED,
1200 bushels St. Lites Salt; per Schooner Martha and Mary; and for sale, at Merchants wharf.
William Hodgson. March 21. d
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Flannelines, Imperial, clouded and white Marcellas, Tealinetts, Swandowns, Flannels, Jose Blankets, Coatings, Plaids, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings, 4 4 1/2 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks do. Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins, India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Extra Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Mists, Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambricks Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Orich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Baftas, Mamoodies, Dowlat, Ticklenburg, Osnaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c. He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22. def.
JOHN G. LADD,
Has just received
150 bolts first quality Russian heavy CANVASS,
1,500 pieces long and short India NANKEENS,
For Sale on moderate terms. March 21. d
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator, Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immediately applied for;
80 casks Red Lead,
38 casks Patent Shot,
18 casks Ingot Lead and
36 sheets Milled do. December 18. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
HENRY K. MAY
Has now landing, for Sale,
65 tons Plaister of Paris,
60 boxes Mould Candles,
20 boxes Chocolate,
50 barrels Prime Pork,
6 hogheads Muscovado Sugar,
1 leagur Cape Madeira Wine
In STORE,
London Particular,
London and New-York Market
Particular and Cargo Teneriffe
Catalonia and Ciaret
50 barrels No. 1 Cargo and Prime Beef
10 barrels Bounce
4 bales Beerboom Gurrahs
1 bale Fandah Coffas
6 hds. Molasses
6 casks of Cheese, of superior quality. April 8. dim
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant: with her two Children; the one male, the other female. Jan. 16. Enquire of the Printer.
LOST,
On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town, The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of Gold, plain and of modern fashion. Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the
PRINTER. February 22. d
Clover Seed,
(Warranted of the best quality)
Landed this day from Philadelphia, and for sale, on very low terms.
Mandeville & Jamieson.
Who have just received.
60 barrels old Rye Whiskey
5000 lbs Green Coffee
20 boxes fine Salad Oil
20 boxes Chocolate
1000 lbs heavy Pepper
10 boxes fresh Mustard
A few bales Tennessee Cotton
100 reams Wrapping Paper. March 22. d
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, situated on St. Asaph Street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Fawcett's office, now occupied by Mr. Amos Alexand. Possession will be given on the 15th March. Application to be made to
George Youngs. February 26. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS;
Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 28. d
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent. All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18. tt
ROBERT GRAY
Has lately received
A Consignment of Books,
FROM PHILADELPHIA,
Among which are the following Friend's Books
Barclay's Apology,
Life of Lady Guion,
Ellwood's Sacred History,
Life of Thomas Story,
Life of Samuel Bownas,
Life of John Grafton,
Life of Margaret Lucas,
Try's Poem,
Ellwood's Daoides,
John Richardson's Life,
Collection of Memorials of Friends, Life of Mary Piceley, &c. &c. March 31. d
FRESH TEAS.
Now landing from on board the brig Harmony, from New York.
12 chests Young Hyson,
5 do. Hyson,
10 do. Hyson Skin,
Of the latest importation.
Which will be sold on very moderate terms by
James Sanderson. April 21. d
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEMALE HOUSE SERVANT, who can come well recommended—from 20 to 25 years of age.
Apply to the Printer. April 3. dtw
JOHN WATTS
Has just received and offers for sale, on the usual terms,
White and brown Ticklenburg White and brown German Roks White and brown Plaids 7 8 and 4 4 1/2 Linen 4-4 Shirting Cotton Apron and Shirting Checks Chintzes and Calicoes Diaper and Daper Table Cloth Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres Sewing Silks, Twists, and Threads Cambricks Muslins, 4-4 and 6-4 Lace Cambricks, 4-4 and 6-4 Plain Leno, do. do. Tambored Leno, do. do. Leno Veils, do. do. Leno Shades and Draggons do. Pic Nic Gloves and Mitts Silk and Cotton Hose Ladies Habit Gloves Cambricks Handkerchiefs and Long Lawns Gurrahs, C. Hacs, and Baftas Fresh Clover Seed, &c. &c. March 4. dtw
Received, this Day,
And for Sale, on very low terms, 15 hogheads first quality Muscovado Sugar. 2 boxes Irish Linens, Coleraine, assorted. James Sanderson. April 9. d.
JAMES BACON,
A 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. Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality. Madeira, Bufellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port. TEAS, particularly selected for family use. WINEs. Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, 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-bine, Soap, Mould, Dipe and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Kilotant Indigo, Alum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Parent 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, De mijohn's, &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. December 16. dtw

From the Philadelphia Gazette.
EXTRACTS
From the documents respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli.
From William Eaton to Samuel Barron, Esq. commander in chief of the United States forces in the Mediterranean.
Derna, May 29, 1805.
Sir,
Since the departure of the Nautilus, with my dispatches of the 17th, the enemy have daily showed themselves in a menacing posture near us, but have not come to general action. Yesterday a detachment of about 50 or 60 of their foot, covered by a troop of horse, descended the mountain by a ravine, fell upon some of our Arab families who were encamped in the rear of the town, and drove off several cattle and camels. The bashaw's people pursued and attacked them under the mountain, killed and wounded three of them and recovered their cattle. I marched out with lieutenant O'Bannon, Mr. Mann, and Farquhar, with 50 rank and file, Americans and Greeks, from the garrison, and took a ravine on the left, with a view of cutting off their retreat. We fell in with them soon after ascending the mountain; they opposed to us a short resistance, but fled before a charge of bayonet: we pursued them within a short distance of their camp, killed their captain and five men, wounded a number, and took 2 prisoners, without receiving any injury ourselves. The camp beat to arms, mounted and moved towards us in a body, but did not come within musket shot; they could not ascertain our number, and apprehending we were an advanced party aiming to draw them into an ambuscade on disadvantageous ground, formed in order of battle and kept their posts, while we retired down the mountain. The enemy swore vengeance, and resolved to execute it to-day. About nine in the morning, they advanced their whole force, and posted themselves on an eminence in fair view - proper stations were taken on our part to receive them; they reconnoitred us awhile; but when orders were given to attack, their Arabs mutinied and retrograded; and the bey was compelled to follow with their Tripolitans.
June 2. To-day the enemy brought themselves to a resolution to attack; they had previously forced the Arabs into oaths of fidelity, by seizing and claiming hostages from their most considerable families; but their movement this day terminated exactly as on the 29th; the bey attempted to force the Arabs forward; they resisted, and alledged, as on similar occasions, that they were willing to fight an enemy of their own mode of warfare, but they could not resist the Americans, who fired enormous balls that carried away a man and his camel at once, or rushed on them with bayonets without giving them time to load their muskets.
Last evening I had the honor to receive your letter of the 19th ult. by which I learn that the reigning bashaw of Tripoli has lately made overtures of peace, which the consal-general, colonel Lear, has determined to meet, viewing the present moment propitious to such a step. In consequence of which it seems contemplated that we should withdraw ourselves from this coast.
It was an event anticipated in my letter of the first ult. that the reigning bashaw would seize the moment when he should apprehend himself seriously in danger from his brother, to rid himself of this rival by detaching from him our succor thro' overtures of peace. Facts establish the correctness of this conjecture.
That the inhabitants of Tripoli are weary of the war is well ascertained. That they secretly desire the restoration of their legitimate sovereign because they believe him peaceably inclined, transpires through various indubitable channels: And that the Moors and Arabs of the kingdom, who form its entire population, are generally in a revolutionary state, is equally true. Joseph Bashaw is not ignorant of these dispositions. As early as the month of January last, he was, according to the Danish consul, very attentive upon our transactions with his brother in Alexandria. On the 19th ultimo late overtures had intimated to the consal-general, his inclination towards a pacification: we had then been seventy six days from Alexandria; thirty five at far forwards at Bomba, and twenty one in possession of this place. Of these movements and operations, intercepted letters by way of Mensurat and Benghazi, prove to us the enemy were not uninformed. It is now nineteen days since his forces were beaten on this ground; and since that, detached parties surprised and
reuted. These are also events which cannot be easily concealed; it does not appear that the season has hitherto permitted any formidable display of our naval force before Tripoli. It cannot be unfair therefore to infer, that the pacific overtures of the reigning bashaw, are influenced in a great measure by apprehensions of his brother's approach. Yet it seems not to be admitted that we have any obligations towards Hamet Bashaw; but if such be the effect of the enemy's apprehensions from this quarter, who certainly knows how to compare the relative influence of the parties, the calculations we have formed of the ultimate result of an effectual co-operation should no longer seem visionary. I do believe it was in the contemplation of government to have profited of this advantageous circumstance, as instrumental to chastise a perfidious foe, rather than sacrifice a credulous friend.
How far this wish and expectation will be satisfied from the arrangements now in operation, time and events must determine. But I cannot, from any shape in which the subject can be viewed, be persuaded that the manner of serving ourselves of Hamet Bashaw, and abandoning him, can be reconciled to those principles of honor and justice, which I know, actuate the national breast. It seems enough to cancel every pledge that we have brought him back to the post from which he had been driven. It ought to be taken into consideration that this is no other than the post from whence he has always asked supplies; and that, consequently, setting him down here, just as he was, can render him no essential service; but yet, to abandon him here under actual circumstances, where famine and the ravages of the enemy's forces have exhausted the resources of the province, and while those forces are still in our vicinity, cannot but leave him in a more hopeless situation, than he left the place. And here is an additional reason why his means are not materially altered for the better. He was driven away on account of his intercourse with the enemies of his rival. He had been induced to return under an expectation of receiving aid from the United States, to prosecute his views of recovering his throne. I thought myself authorised, from the assurances given me by the secretary of the navy, to encourage him with the prospect of receiving these aids; and frequent expressions of your resolution to make an example of Tripoli. The ensuing summer fortified me in the confidence that the exercise of my discretion here in the manner I have done, would eventually if not directly assist the accomplishment of those objects. The resistance we met at this place, is said to have discouraged the expectation formed of the co-operation in view. This resistance would undoubtedly have been less obstinate, had not the vicinity of the enemy's camp in some measure inspired, or at least encouraged it. But it might have been expected that the governor of Joseph Bashaw, who twenty months ago with forces from Tripoli, drove Hamet Bashaw from the post, and who still held possession, would oppose his return by all the means in his power.
Want of qualities essential to the character of a commander and a prince is stated as a serious obstacle to the advancement of his cause. We do not hitherto find that the enemy possesses these qualities in so eminent a degree as to justify a comparison to the prejudice of his rival. It must be admitted that the latter possesses the capacity of commanding respect and conciliating affection among his subjects. And I have lately had good reasons to correct the unfavorable opinion at one time entertained of his military enterprize; yet he is not a general. I never knew but one Turk who, I thought, deserved that character. I am not alone in the opinion, it is general among the gentlemen who have acted with me, that Hamet Bashaw possesses talents sufficient to our purpose. As evidence of this, every one of them is not only willing but solicitous to pursue the expedition.
With such aids as I have mentioned to be thought requisite, we could at once break up the enemy's camp in our front, and open our way without further considerable impediments, to the gates of Tripoli. The enemy is aware of this, and is endeavoring to out general us; his camp is a broad; of course his defence is weakened at the capital. The total defeat of his forces here, would be a fatal blow to his interests. To recall them would be to abandon the provinces of Derna and Benghazi. But to remove the capital. But to remove the enemy near him by pacification, he may safely turn all his resources against his rival; and, when once relieved from this danger, we shall again undoubtedly have experience of his respect to treaty.
I am suspicious that the Spanish consul has an influence in Joseph Bashaw's measures. If my recollection serves me he was accused by our late consul, Mr. Cathcart, of advising the war. I recollect perfectly well hearing him assert, at Tunis, in December, 1801, that the Americans mis-calculated if they thought of forcing a peace without paying for it.
National shame, perhaps interest, and individual pride engaged him to favor such an issue of the war: he is said to be the confidential man of the bashaw.
I am afraid one important consideration has been overlooked in the arrangements lately adopted by Mr. Lear; the danger of falling back to an irrecoverable distance, in case of the failure of the negotiation commenced by him, and at the same time the abandonment of the advantageous grounds we hold here; it would certainly have a tendency to unite the kingdom of Tripoli against us, and possibly to encourage the whole coast of Barbary to aggression. Or should it transpire that the evacuation of this post had been recommended, it would certainly have an unfavorable influence on the pending negotiation.
Another consideration is involved, which cannot but wound the pride of military principles. We must strike the flag of our country here, in presence of an enemy who have not merited the triumph, and yield to them the honor of a victory which no encounter hitherto has given them a right to claim, or reason to expect; certainly they, and perhaps the world, will place an unjust construction on this retreat: at any rate it is a retreat, and a retreat of Americans! If individual feeling were alone to be consulted in this situation, it would prefer a manly defeat to this mode of safety; the consequences to the national character would be more honorable.
The burthen of expense, which must accrue from pursuing the co-operation, seems an unsurmountable obstacle. I am apprehensive that the ultimate expense of maintaining a peace with Joseph Bashaw, will be more burthensome to the United States, than that accruing from this co-operation; besides it is calculated that this expense will be reimbursed.
It is insinuated that the consal-general is opposed to the measure. It is possible that he may have better information from whence to form an opinion of its issue, than we who have thus far accompanied the expedition; but it is not probable: has he any agency in the war?
I cannot but indulge the hope that additional instructions from government will arrive in season to enable you to furnish the means of prosecuting the co-operation to effect, of chastising the temerity of our enemy, and of preventing the melancholy and disagreeable events, which present appearances threaten. You would weep, sir, were you on the spot to witness the unbounded confidence placed in the American character here, and to reflect that this confidence must shortly sink into contempt and immortal hatred; you would feel that this confidence, at any price, should be carried through the Barbary regencies, at least to Tripoli, by the same means that it has been inspired there. But if no further aids come to our assistance, and we are compelled to leave the place under its actual circumstances, humanity itself must weep. The whole city of Derna together with numerous families of Arabs, who attached themselves to Hamet Bashaw, and who resisted Joseph's troops, in expectation of succor from us, must be abandoned to their fate; havoc and slaughter will be the inevitable consequence - not a few of them can escape the savage vengeance of the enemy. In proceeding, therefore, thus far and no farther, instead of lending aids to the unfortunate people, whom we use as allies, and of whose situation we are actually profiting, to our own exclusive benefit, we involve them in destruction. Could I have apprehended this result of my exertions, certainly no consideration would have prevailed on me to have taken an agency in a tragedy so manifestly fraught with intrigue, so wounding to human feelings, and, as I must view it, so degrading to our national honor.
It is impossible, though enjoined on me, to say anything farther of the squadron co-operating with Hamet Bashaw , after having been officially informed that a negotiation is opened with his brother, without so far having considered his situation as to have agreed on a cessation of arms. The decision is already carried too far. If it had not been our intention to support him, or at least to save him, both honor and religion should have forbidden any encouragement to, or use of him.
It is said some provisions will be attempted in his favour, in our peace stipulations; this is however to be left to convenience. But before this provision be definitely arranged, if at all, and information of it received here, no armistice being agreed on, both himself and adherents may be cut in pieces by the enemy's army here, and by such of his own party as disappointment and rage will carry over to them.
Viewing the present posture of affairs therefore, either as relative to our national honor and interests, or the situation of the Bashaw and people here, I consider it due to the confidence of government and a bond imposed by all the injunc-
tions of humanity, to endeavor to hold this posture till the last moment in hopes that some happy occurrence may take place to secure our own, and at the same time, to assist the interests of our friends. And I most devoutly pray heaven, that the blood of innocence may not stain the footsteps of us, who have aimed only to fight the enemies of our country.
[To be continued.]
SALEM, April 10.
[We acknowledge our obligations to Mr. Thomas Williams, supercargo of the schooner Eleanor, in 36 days from Nantz, arrived at Marblehead, for papers which he has kindly favored us.]
By the help of the French papers from Marblehead, we have been able to obtain the following articles of information. In the Monitor of the 16th February, are given translations of the diplomatic papers in the late alliance upon the continent of Europe. By the treaty of 11th of April 1805, at Petersburg, between Great Britain and Russia, a plan was formed for a general league, and to employ five hundred thousand continental troops against France. The motives which are offered, are to oblige an evacuation of Hanover, to secure the independence of Holland and Switzerland, to restore Piedmont to Sardinia, to relieve Naples, and obtain an evacuation of Italy by the French. In fine, to restore such an order of things, as the allied powers should judge sufficient, in the best manner to prevent future usurpations. One million and a quarter sterling is promised by the English for each hundred thousand of troops. A separate article extends the encouragement to Austria and Sweden. Another article provides that as the whole number might be raised, that four hundred thousand should be immediately raised, and another article providing for the Russians after they should leave their country. Another article declares that no intentions are to meddle with the internal affairs of any country or for conquest. Another provides to oppose all the allies of France. Another gives the promise of a million from the British to the first on the field. A secret article is then given, obliging Austria and Sweden to be in action in a limited time, and an additional article, that if the Russians did exceed the first number of troops promised, they should be entitled to an augmentation of pay. Another article provides respecting the design to announce hostilities. On the 9th of August provision was made for Austria, and Count Stadion pronounces three millions not sufficient, and reserves for future claims, and the court of Vienna, after explanations, subscribes to the treaty. On the 2d of December 1804, at Stockholm, the British court had promised to pay sixty thousand pounds to assist in the defence of Pomerania, upon the opening of it to the English, and Russia acceded to the treaty. On the 31st of August 1805, this treaty was renewed, and provision made for the defence of Pomerania, and the landing of the Russians in that country was stipulated, with articles providing for the subsidies, and for the Hanoverian troops in Pomerania to be subject to the orders of the commander in chief.
On the 3d of October, 1805, the Swedes agreed to furnish troops to unite with the allied powers against their common enemy. In this outline we have the negotiations upon which the late important events have been produced, which have so completely frustrated the designs of this memorable alliance. In the north of Europe, many opinions are indulged respecting the advantages which Prussia will derive from the present state of the continent. Some speculations assign him a very ample recompence for his inflexibility, and represent that the same spirit which professes to humble Naples for perjury, will enrich Prussia which has withstood all the policy of England and its allies. The forces of Prussia are to be increased, and the title of elector of Westphalia is already mentioned. Bernstorff the minister of Denmark, was at Berlin on the 4th of February, and the minister from Bavaria had presented his new letter to the Prussian court. Count Munster had protested, on the 3d of Feb. upon leaving Hanover, against the measures of Prussia, in virtue of the powers with which he was invested. The protest is in the French papers. The Prussian troops had left Bayreuth. Metternich, formerly from Vienna to Berlin, is to go to Russia, and the Austrian minister at Bavaria, is to go to Berlin. The grand duke Constantine passed Konigsberg towards Russia on the 29th January.
Letters from Rome say, that the hereditary prince of the two Sicilies had proposed an interview with prince Joseph, of France, without success. From the same place, it is reported, that the king of Naples was to go to Messina, and the queen to Pa-

terio, and the king of Sardinia to Cagliari. It is said, that general Mathew Du... was in possession of Venetian Dalma... Great preparations were made at Ve... to receive prince Eugene, on the 2d of February, and the Carnival this year has been with uncommon splendor, and an unusual concourse of strangers. From Ratisbon we learn that the French continued to pass towards France, and that the last division would pass on the 10th of February. It is already announced that the French have left Austria. General Clark, when he left Vienna, left the strongest expressions in favor of the conduct of coun... cillor Ley, in preserving the peace of that city. Changes in the administration of that court were expected. The archduke Ferdinand commanded at Vienna, and the archduke Charles was to have the supreme military command. Count Stadion is to take the place of baron Hugel, at Ratisbon. Count Stadion was the Austrian minister in the treaty at Petersburg. Great mortality has prevailed in Moravia since, the armies were in that country. The sol... diers in the hospital at Brunn, say the Hamburg papers, have been buried by loads. Many of the inhabitants have died, but the evil has been confined chiefly to the towns.
The Germanic powers that have been invested with new titles, or possessed of new territory have been engaged in such arrangements as are adapted to secure the immediate exercises of their power. Bavaria and Baden have prepared to settle their limits in Swabia. The prince-bishop of Trent was at Munich on the 9th Feb. and it was expected that he would exercise his spiritual functions over all Tyrol. New arrangements have been proposed in the Tyrol, and are under consideration. Fri... burg, in the Brigau, had the arms of the elector of Baden in the public places. Ba... varia was quiet, and the city of Munich was guarded only by the troops, without any military service from the citizens. The prince of Bavaria was at Paris on the 10th of Feb. and very affectionately received at the French court. It is reported that the office of Grand Master of Ma... la, is to be re-united to the house of Ba... varia in the person of prince Charles, second son of the king. In Paris, great precautions are taking to preserve the health of that great city. On the 12th Feb. a city ordinance was published respecting the ex... ercise of any trade or manufacture, or the use of any laboratory, from which the health of the inhabitants could be endanger... ed. The emperor has accepted from Ver... sailles a compliment in the character of its ancient manners. It compared its present with its former state, and ask the presence of the emperor to retrieve all its glory. Pisa, the grand surgeon of the great army of France, has died at Brunn. The Aus... trian general Werneck is also dead. Ad... miral Gravina had not so far recovered of his wounds as to be out of danger. The heavy losses of Russia have made room for many promotions, which are communi... cated. The political changes in Germany give great interruptions to the present com... merce of the empire.
At Frankfort, little was expected from the fair of that city, and it was deemed prudent not to maintain such branches of the English trade as might subject the city to any additional evils, as its present situa... tion makes it anxious to know what will be its fate amongst its neighbors. Provision has been made for the pensioners of Venice, under the new government. The Porte will have a new minister in England. The anarchy of Egypt is confessed. The Ser... vians, in order to guard their frontiers, have been more exposed to the incursions of the Turks, from Belgrade, and appear without any system in the hostilities they maintain.
The Swedes, little as they have gained by their activity in the alliance, have found in the past season that their natural riches have not failed them. Their success in the herring fishery has been extraordinary. On the parts of their coast near Gottenburg, they had taken more than 150,000 tons. Among the French publications which are noticed, is Depons' Voyage in the four past years, to the Eastern parts of South America, pub... lished in 3 volumes. Esmenard has pre... sented the second edition of his celebrated poem, entitled Navigation, to the French emperor, and it was very favorably receiv... ed. The French say, that this poet in his 2d edition has done himself double honor. The work is now disposed into six books, and with great improvements.
SPANISH HIDES. 1000 Spanish Hides of excellent quality, just received, and for sale by John Tucker. April 9. 31aw3w
NORFOLK, April 16. Arrived (chr. Mount Vernon, Fisher, 23 days from Antigua; left there brig Triton, Frazier of this port, to sail in 20 days; and sch'r Belle, Hudgin, of East River in 15 days. Schooner Adams, Hall, from Turks, Island. On the 12th instant Cape Henry bearing W. N. W. distant 40 leagues, spoke brig Milton, Chamberlain from this port for Barbadoes. British schooner Little Barn, Beek, from Bermuda. Left there brig Mary, Suter, from Philadelphia to Charleston put in, in distress and condemned. Schooner Fair American, of and from Baltimore, bound to Guadalupe, went on the rocks on the 13th ult. got off with lit... tle damage. Brig Mary, Stacy, of and for Baltimore, for Londonderry, having sprung a leak, put in, in distress, repairing, and would proceed on her voyage in 14 days. Schooner Eliza Ann, Caspon, for this port sailed in company. Schooner Virginia, Blake, from St. Martins. Left there, schooner John and Eliza, Moffat, of and for Baltimore, to sail in 20 days; schooner Eliza, Augur, of New Haven, for New York, to sail in 10 days. British brig Mary, Morrison, from St. Thomas. Ship Two Brothers, Purrington, 50 days from Liverpool. Sailed in company with ships Edwin, Thomas; Driad, Davis, for Boston; and General Hamilton, for New York. Off the N. W. Buoy, spoke the ships Caledonian, Dickson, of this port; Sally, of New York; Commerce, Colburn, from City Point. March 6, in lat. 46, 50, long. 20, 30, was boarded by the British frigate Druid, who impress... ed the cook, a French black man, and af... ter detaining him two hours, sent him on board again. 18th, in lat. 42, 50, long. 44, spoke ship Alonzo, Gibson, from Charleston, bound to Bremen, 22 days out. 19th, lat. 38, 30, long. 50, ship Polly and Sally, Forman, from Baltimore, bound to Rotterdam, 10 days out. Left at Liver... pool, Feb. 23, ships Intrepid, Steed, to sail in a few days; Protectress, Everitt, in 10 days; Arabella, Little, in 10 days; and brig Two Brothers, Hartshorne, in 10 days, all for this port; ships Diana, Hol... brook, for Baltimore, the first fair wind; Dispatch, Holland, for Charleston, in 4 days; Fame, for Baltimore, in six days.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
TUESDAY, April 22. The schooner Fair American, captain Berry, of this port, arrived at Kingston (Jam.) the 22d of March.
WM. PINKNEY, esquire, of Baltimore, is appointed minister extraordinary at Lon... don.
On Saturday the senate considered the bill, sent from the house of representatives, repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force, for a farther time, the first section of the act, entitled, "an act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," and struck out the two first sec... tions which repeal the acts laying duties on salt, yeas 16, nays 9.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION. Total in two hundred and sixteen towns. For gov. Strong, 26,157 For Mr. Sullivan, 22,724 Majority for Strong, 3,433
On the 19th ult. the court house of Dar... lington district, in the state of South Ca... rolina, was discovered to be in flames. When the discovery was made, the fire had made such progress as to cut off all possi... bility of saving a single record; in conse... quence all the records of the clerk's office, as well as all the records of old Cheraw district, and the record of the court of or... dinary, prior to the establishment of coun... ty courts, were consumed together; the jury box of the district is also destroyed. Those that first discovered the court house to be on fire believed it was done intention... ally, as it appeared to be on fire in several places at the same time. Fortunately the papers of the present ordinary's office are preserved, as they were at the dwelling house of colonel Zimmerman, the ordinary.
From circular letters received in this city, it appears that a number of mathematicians of the United States have agreed to hold a mathematical conference in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday, the 2d day of June next. [N. T. paper.]
NEW-ORLEANS, March 5. It is reported, that since the arrival of the intendant (Morales) at Mobile, the American commerce has been excluded from that port. It is further reported, that the navigation of the Mobile Bay, by Ameri... can vessels, will in future be objected to. We cannot vouch for the truth of these reports; they are said to have been com... municated in private letters from Mobile, but we have not been enabled to ascertain the fact.
For the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
To Mr. Friend Amicus, I thought thee wiser Than thus, in youth, to act the miser, And then in rhyme to boast it: Since thou art with a new coat blest, For Heaven's sake fly! fly to thy chest, Thy old one take, then post it To yonder miserable shed, Where an old poet's just now fled; In habit torn and tatter'd: Give him thy ancient, threadbare coat, If thou would'st hear sweet mercy's note, Or by the nine be flatter'd. This morn I view'd his pallid mien, I view'd with tears, the mournful scene, When from the gate he hurried Of-pamper'd pride and haughty state, (Perched on the height of floating fate) On pain of being worried. For there are curs, my friend, like some men, And like too many giddy women, That in their gilded portals Will not admit the poor, the hoary, The ag'd, the wan, memento mori! Short sighted, empty, mortals! All things must fade--thou hear'st each Sunday; All die--sic transe gloria mundi! But if thou would'st be blest, Let piety each action guide, And charity walk by her side. I'm thine,--Probatum est. April 18.
MARRIED on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Muir, Abraham Paw, Esq. of this place, to Miss Sarah Moody, of Cal... vert county, Maryland.
Mr. Wm. TURNER departed this life, on Thursday evening last. It was the will of HIM who, gave us all existence, that his earthly career should be short. Those who knew him will long, very long, regret his premature exit, because he endeared him... self to them, by his urbanity and gentle... manly deportment, and has not left that unkind acquaintance who will impeach his memory by saying he was wanting in ei... ther honor, integrity, or veracity.
WANTED. A vessel of about five hundred bar... rels burthen, to take a freight to Boston. Lawrafon & Fowle. April 22. d
REMOVAL.
ISAAC ROBBINS & CO. Have removed to the STORE-HOUSE opposite the Indian-Queen tavern, King Street, where they have just received by the Schooner Fame and brigantine Rising States, from New-York, and offer for sale, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON SKIN, SOUCHONG and BOHEA } TEAS. PORT, SHERRY, LISBON, and MALAGA } WINES. Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, West India & New England Rum, loaf & brown Sugars, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Pepper, Brim... stone, Alum, Copperas, Indigo, Madder, Salt-petre, Rice, Raisins in boxes and kegs, Pipes, Candles, &c. &c. ALSO, A few pieces of white Drills and Calicoes, in part of a consignment from New York. N. B. Goods consigned to them, either for sale on commission or for storage, particularly attended to. April 22. dgt
PUBLIC SALE.
Wine, Lemons, Almonds, &c. ON TUESDAY, At 3 o'clock, P. M. will be offered at PUBLIC SALE, from on board the brig Ma... ria, captain Carew, just arrived from Lisbon, on a credit of 60 and 90 days, A few thousand bushels of SALT, suitable for the fisheries LEMONS in boxes A few qr. casks of dry Lisbon and Bucellos WINES SWEET ORANGES in boxes ALMONDS, WALNUTS FIGS, FLOOR CARPETS for summer, and A few nests of BASKETS April 21. d
PUBLIC SALE. PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of chancery, held at Richmond, will be ex... posed to sale, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, in the county of Loudoun, the property of Tho... mas Atwood Diggs, Esq. One called the Valley Tract, containing about 1697 acres, lying about three miles from Leesburg--the other called the Green Hill Tract, lying on the Potomac river, near the Blue Ridge, and supposed to contain about 1940 acres. These lands are to be sold for the purpose of raising the sum of about six thousand dollars, due from the said Thomas A. Diggs to certain creditors in the decree men... tioned. The sale will be made to the highest bid... der for ready money, and will commence on the 13th day of June next, in the town of Leesburg, and county of Loudoun. Thomas Swan, } Commissioners. W. C. Selden, } April 22. dgt
Just Received, Per the Schooner CITIZEN, and for Sale, 23 hhds, and 50 barrels New-Eng... land Rum 5 pipes Brandy 2000 yards Tow-Cloth Brown Holland Leather Linens Russia Diaper Ladies' Morocco Slippers Mens' fine Shoes Do. thick do. Sewarrow Boots Fine and coarse Hats Corks of Clover Seed Do. Timothy do. Barrels Beef Boxes Cod. Fish. All of which will be sold very low for cash or approved endorsed notes, payable in 60 days. Apply to Mr. Benjamin Shreve, jun. OR Zebedee Cook, jun. At Mr. Shreve's store. April 22.
Just Received, And for sale by the subscriber, 25 bales Cotton, 25 tiers Rice, 10 hhds. Jamaica Rum, 3000 wt. nice Bacon 100 casks Stone Lime, 20 dozen nice Caster Oil, in pint bottles, 1000 bushels Salt, suitable for the fisheries, 500 Spanish Hides, and Groceries as usual. Mordecai Miller. April 22. d
Oakum for Sale, Or will be exchanged for good Junk. APPLY TO MR. BLUNT, Master of the Alms and Work-House. A place wanted for a smart Boy, 10 years of age. April 22. dgt
Ten Dollars Reward. ON Saturday night, the 19th inst., at the tavern yard of Mr. Thornton, in the town of Centreville, Loudoun county, the subscriber's carriage box was broke open, and stolen there... out four dollars in cash, and sundry clothing be... longing to his black servant man, amongst which were a broadcloth coat, betwixt a brown and a bottle green, quite new; two pair pantalettes, one of hunting cord and the other blue broad... cloth, both nearly new; one new pair of shoes; three shirts; several pair stockings; two waist... coats, and one or two handkerchiefs--all con... tained in a pair of old black leather saddle-bags, with iron fastenings. Whoever will secure the thief and clothes, or give information thereof to said Thornton, so that I get them, shall be en... titled to the above reward, or FI E DOL... LARS for the saddle bags only with the above articles. Note--The servant for whom the clothes were made is rather over the ordinary or middle size. Thomas Scott. April 22. 1aw3w*
PUBLIC SALE, On Merchants wharf, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 23d instant, the cargo of the brig Wash... ington, captain Croudell, just arrived from Sicily and Leghorn, consisting of 16 pipes Sicily Madeira } WINES, 20 do. Corsica 40 hhds. Claret 20 boxes } Lucca Oil in bottles and flasks 20 half chests 108 boxes Muscadel Raisins 20 trais do. 4 boxes Mens' Chip Hats covered with silk 24 Marble Chimney Pieces 210 Marble Mortars from gallons downwards 54 dozen Chairs 1500 bushels Salt suitable for the fisheries. The sale will commence at 3 o'clock, and the terms will then be made known. April 20. 3t
FOR SALE, Two elegant Riding Chairs, with tops and harness complete; On the most reasonable terms for cash or short credit--Apply to the PRINTER, or, THOMAS WHITE, jun. Blacksmith. April 8. cost

PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, from Thomas M'Carthy to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Elizay to Daniel M'Carthy Chichester, will be exposed to public sale, on that part of the premises now in the tenure of Mr. John Barnes , on SATURDAY the 25th day of April next, at 12 o'clock,
TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
ADJOINING EACH OTHER, Containing about 500 acres, situate in the county of Fairfax, on the north fork of Pohick Run, about 3 miles from Fairfax court house.
Doddridge Pitt Chichester.
March 28. 1aw4t
A great Bargain may be had.
I wish to exchange seven or eight hundred acres of LAND, in Fairfax county, formerly Louisa county, for good lands in the western country. It lies near Sugar Land Run, it is finely timbered and watered, good farming land, about 18 miles from the City of Washington, 20 from Alexandria, and 2 from the Potomac river. There are two tenements and an excellent orchard on the premises, about 70 bushels of wheat sown last fall and a good deal of clover, which grows finely, the soil being well adapted to the production of Peas, from the latest experiments—the title indisputable. Any person making early application may get an advantageous exchange. Application, by letter, to the subscriber in Alexandria, will be duly attended to.
B. DADE.
February 7. 2awf
Musical Instrument Manufactory, In Prince, near Water Street, Alexandria.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he still carries on the business of making and repairing Instruments; and has for sale, Piano Fortes plain and additional key'd Violins, &c. on reasonable terms; also offers his services for tuning and regulating the different Instruments, but thinks proper to inform the public his terms for tuning, so that there may be no misunderstanding hereafter, viz.
  For tuning a Grand Piano Forte, 2 00   Do. Harpsichord, 2 00   Quitting do. 5 00   Square Pianos, (imported) 1 50   Do. Do. American manufacture, 1   Strings, and other repairs, besides tuning— extra charge. 
If called on to go in the country—additional charge, according to the time and distance.
As it is troublesome booking and calling for such trifles, the subscriber hopes that those that employ him, will not think hard of it, to pay the cash as soon as the job is completed.
John Sellers.
March 8. d3t saw if
TO BE LET,
FOR A TERM OF YEARS, MOUNT-EAGLE, The beautiful Country Seat of the late Lord Fairfax—containing
ABOUT two hundred and twenty-nine and an half acres of Land, bounded on one side by Hunting Creek. Upon the premises there is every necessary convenience requisite for the accommodation of a genteel family, viz. Mansion House, Kitchen, Laundry, Smoke House, Stable and Carriage House, a good Garden enclosed, &c. Possessing all the advantages of a most diversified and extensive prospect, healthiness of situation and proximity to Alexandria; it must be considered as one of the most desirable places of residence in this part of the country.—Apply to William Herbert , Esq. of this town, or to the Subscriber near Patuxent Iron-Works, Prince George's county, Maryland.
John Carlyle Herbert.
January 16. 1aw
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has taken letters of administration on the estate of John Fowler , Esq. late of Fairfax county, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment as soon as possible, and those who have claims against the estate are desired to make them known to the subscriber, in order that he may be enabled to close his administration.
William Deneale.
Fairfax County, March 8. 1aw8t
NOTICE.
TO those who are indebted to the subscriber on account of the concern of Powell and Denney , as well as Denney and Powell , that all who do not pay off their notes or accounts or give their bonds with security, on or before the first day of May next, their notes and accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney indiscriminately.
Mr. LEVEN POWELL , jun. of Middleburg, is authorised to settle and receive the debts due on account of that concern, should any apply there in preference to the subscriber in this place.
Edmund Denney.
January 30. 1aw
Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST,
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills.
THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholic, Colic, &c. Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH . Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and effect of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headache, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, cystenries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbatic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Spitting of blood, and all affections of the lungs . Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials; Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen.
March 27. 2aw
A young Lad of good morals and reputable connections, that can write a tolerable hand, and understands accounts, may meet with an eligible situation to be instructed in mercantile transactions; and have his board, lodging, washing, and clothing found him. For further information
Apply to the Printer. April 12. 2aw3w
NOTICE.
The Co-partnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Macleod & Lumsdon , Painters, of Alexandria, was dissolved the 20th instant, by mutual consent. All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same are requested to come forward and settle as speedily as possible, as it is desirable to close the concern, to either of the subscribers.
Daniel Macleod, John Lumsdon.
March 21. DANIEL MACLEOD, PAINTER,
Continues in the same house where Macleod and Lumsdon formerly occupied, next door to Messrs. Mandeville and Jamieson , King Street; where he carries on the Sign, Transparent, and Ornamental Painting; Gilding and Enameling, Framing and Cleaning Pictures; Masonic Aprons, Colors for Regiments, Marbling and all kinds of Wood imitated.
Also has for Sale,
Oils, Turpentine, Putty & Paints of all kinds, dry and ground in oil; Window and Picture Glass, of various sizes; which he will sell reasonable for cash.
March 21. REMOVAL.
JOHN LUMSDON, Has removed to the lower end of King Street, nearly opposite Mr. Robert Young's Store, where he intends carrying on the House Painting and Glazing business as usual, and will keep for sale, a regular assortment of Paints and Oil, together with Window and Picture Glass, of various sizes.
March 21. FOR SALE,
1500 acres of Land, in Charles county, Maryland, 14 miles from Alexandria and 4 from the Potomac, near the post road leading to Port Tobacco. The situation is exceedingly healthy and the soil fertile. A great portion of this land is bottom (at least 500 acres) well adapted to the culture of wheat, corn or tobacco; timber also thrives well upon it—the upland produces good wheat from fallow, and yields the white clover in abundance. Fully one third of this tract is in wood, a great part of which is valuable timber. Besides a fertile soil the purchaser will derive other advantages—a good mill seat and an excellent stand for a tavern. The improvements are; a dwelling house with six rooms, with a fire place in each; a kitchen, smoke house, stables, carriage house; a large and newly built barn, 48 feet square; tobacco house and several other out houses.
The subscriber wishing to remove to Kentucky, will dispose of this tract on very reasonable terms. One third of the purchase money in cash, the balance in bonds for three equal yearly payments, bearing interest from the date if not punctually discharged, with security by mortgage. Possession and a deed to be given at the first payment.
Benjamin Dulany.
March 26. NOTICE.
THE subscriber will rent the house on Fairfax Street, near Duke Street, lately occupied by Mr. James H. Hooe . Apply to Mr. John Tucker .—As some person has reported that the house is liable for back rents, the following certificate, from Mr. Nathaniel C. Hunter , (the original proprietor of the lot) who leased the house and lot to me on an annual ground rent, proves, that there is no truth in the said report.
Stephen Cooke.
I hereby acknowledge, to have received the ground rents due on a lot, in the town of Alexandria, on Fairfax Street, leased of me by Dr. Stephen Cooke , up to the 3d day of February 1805.
NATHANIEL C. HUNTER. October 1, 1805. (Dec. 10.) 1aw
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTOM AND STEWART,
(Price one Dollar) A new edition with modern improvements on the ART OF COOKERY,
MADE PLAIN AND EASY BY MRS. GLASS.
It. Containing directions how to roast, boil and dress to perfection, every thing necessary to be found in a kitchen. Directions for Soups, Broths, Puddings, Pies, Gravies, Sauces, Hashes, Fricassees, Ragouts, Pickling, Cakes, Jellies, Preserving, &c. &c. With a modern bill of fare for every month in the year.
There is now on this subject more complete than the above. It is also the most modern, as the Edition from which this was taken, was published, in London, May 1804, and contains all the improvements in the art up to that time, leaving out many superfluous dishes, and substituting others more useful.
December 20. 2aw
Five hundred dollars reward.
FLED from the city of Baltimore on Tuesday night, the 18th of March last, GERARD VON HARTEN , a merchant, and partner in the firm of Kenter and Von Harten , of that place. Some short time previous to his flight he forged promissory notes, to a very large amount, on twenty-eight of which forged notes, (amounting to forty thousand dollars) twenty-eight indictments have been found against him, in the criminal court of Baltimore county.
GERARD VON HARTEN is a middle sized man, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, about 32 years of age, he has a round and regularly featured face, of fair complexion, with full red cheeks, and is slightly pitted with the small pox, his eyes are rather small, and of a dark hazel color, his mouth small with a good set of teeth, his hair is dark or chestnut colored, and is cropped short. He is a native of Germany, and retains much of the Dutch accent in speaking English, which he articulates slowly, and with a little lisp.
When he left Baltimore, he travelled leisurely through Virginia, collecting his debts in Fredericksburg, Richmond and other parts of the state, and about the first of April was seen at Stanton, near which place he is supposed to be at present. Any person apprehending said VON HARTEN , and lodging him in any jail in the United States, so that he may be brought to punishment for the Forgeries lately committed by him in Baltimore, and giving notice thereof to the subscribers, in said city, shall receive the above reward.
Samuel M'Kim and Jeremiah Sullivan.
N. B. Having claims due to him in Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas and Georgia, should he leave Virginia, will probably visit one of those states.
Editors of papers throughout the United States will render a service to the commercial world by publishing the foregoing in their papers.
Baltimore, April 17. [19]
Notice is hereby given,
THAT Proposals will be received at the Collector's Office of North and Port Tobacco, for building a DRY STONE WALL on the bank of Potomac, opposite Smith's Point Light House , for securing the same from washing by the tides and rains; those inclining to undertake the same will be pleased to apply to the subscriber, on or before the 10th of May next.—The wall to be 5 feet at the foundation gradually tapering to two feet at the top in width, and about 9 feet in height, the length about 150 feet, the upper tier of stones to be two feet in width, to answer as a coping to the wall.
Thomas Newton, S. L. H.
Norfolk, April 8. [April 12]
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, a young mulatto man slave, named ANDREW . He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas , who keeps the middle ferry opposite to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curled hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples in his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow, of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in any jail, shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Doctor N. P. Canfield , at Port Tobacco.
G. B. Caulin.
Maryland, Charles County, January 17. [Feb. 3.] 2aw
ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King Street;
Has just received from Philadelphia, the following
VALUABLE BOOKS:
A Geographical Dictionary of the United States of North America, by Joseph Scott , author of the United States Gazetteer , &c. &c.
Medical Inquiries and Observations, by Benjamin Rush , M. D. The second edition revised and enlarged by the author.
Medical and Physical Journal, part 1st of vol. 2d. by Benjamin Smith Barton , M. D.
Quincy's Lexicon Physico-Medico improved.
Cavelier's Complete Treatise on Electricity, in theory and practice, with original Experiments, the 4th edition.
Gordon's History of the American Revolution. Plutarch's Lives.
Davis's Modern Geography. Hutchinson's Xenophon, from the "Cliffs Press."
Wilson's Reports. Dallas's Reports. McNaughton's Evidence, &c. &c.
ALSO,
A large supply of School Books and Writing Paper.
March 11.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.