Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-05-10 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1806.
[No. 1597.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday. WILL BE SOLD, At the Vendue-Store, Corner of Prince and Water streets, 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 at the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest estimation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. M.
For Sale or Freight, (If applied for immediately) BRIG FRIENDSHIP, Shows 800 barrels Flour, and is now in complete order to take a cargo on board. Apply to Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
May 8. d1w
GERMAN GOODS.
A few bales and cases of Baging, Rills, Hams, Osnaburgs, Platilla, and Dowlas, for Sale, at moderate prices.
ALSO, The Schooner HENRIETTA, In complete order for sea, burthen five hundred and fifty barrels.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
May 6. 12t
WANTED,
A vessel of about five hundred barrels burthen, to take a freight to Boston.
Laurafon & Fowle.
April 22. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter,
A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MARKET ; 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
FOR SALE,
PORK in barrels New York prime and extra BEEF Hyson Skin and } TEAS Souchong } Ruffin DUCK, and A few kegs ESSENCE OF SPRUCE , by DAN'L. MURGATROYD.
May 6. co
The subscriber
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
Per ship William Murdoch , from London, via Baltimore.
EARLY frame Peas , early Charlton do. large marrowfat do. dwarf marrowfat do. prolific dwarf do. blue Puffin do. Madeira Cabbage, Breda Kale (new kind) large Windsor Beans, early Mazagan do. dwarf China Kidney Beans, early cream-coloured do. red speckled do. liver coloured do. red turnip Radish, split Peas, white Cowen, fresh Lucerne, some new annual Flower Seeds.
Add from Baltimore and New York, which will be opened in a few days.
An elegant assortment of Flower Pots, Chimney Pots, &c. Cut Glass, China, &c.
NICH'S. HINGSTON.
May 6. d1w
FOR SALE,
For the term of 15 years, A LIKELY NEGRO BOY: ABOUT 15 years of age—He will be sold low for CASH—Apply to the
PRINTER.
May 6. d6t
Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
BOTTLED BEER.
To Morrow morning, at 7 o'clock, and, if encouraged, each succeeding morning. A dray with BOTTLED BEER will go about town;
When the citizens may supply themselves with that wholesome beverage at six pence per bottle, to be paid for on delivery.
Orders from the country and shipping orers will be executed on the shortest notice.—Apply to
T. CRUSE.
May 8.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Samuel Smith to the undersigned, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said Daniel Smith to Jonathan and Mahlon Schoenfeld, will be sold at public auction on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 31st day of this present month, part of that tract of land called Mount Airy, wherein the said McCarty now lives, lying upon Acquia Creek, in the county of Fairfax, adjoining Farmer's Mill Land, distant about 11 or 12 miles from Alexandria. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock.
Phineas Janney,
Andrew Schoenfeld.
May 7. def
JOHN WATTS,
ALEXANDRIA;
Has just received, per the William Murdoch , (via Baltimore) from London, a complete assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Which he will sell low for cash, or to punctilious customers, viz.
 Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose do. Silk and Leather Gloves  Ladies' Silk and Cotton Hose do. Silk and Leather Gloves  Silk and Cotton Chambray, Muslins 3 4, 7 8, and 9 8 unadorned Ginghams  Figured and plain Jacquet Cambricks  Plain and figured Jacquet Muslin  India Book Muslin  White and colored Cambricks  Plain and figured Leno Muslin  Leno Shawls and Veils  Italian Crapes and Luteffings  London Chintzes and Calicoes  White and colored Jean  Cambric Dimities  First shop Long Nonkeens  Mouselines Jean and Mouseline Waistcoating  Brown and Scarlet Bandanas  Real Madrass Hankerchiefs  3 4, 4 4, and 8 4 Damask Shawls  Diaper Table Cloths  Ruffin Sheetings  White and brown Sheetings  Superfine Cloths and Cambricks  2 pieces Salisbury Cloth  3 bales India Goods  7 8 and 4 4 Irish Linens  White and brown Platillas  Umbrellas and Parasols  German Ticklenburgs  White and brown Rolls  Bed Tickling  Apron and Shirting Checks  Waleron's Gals and Crading Scythes  Wadding Bales assorted in casks  Gentlemen's best London Hats, &c. &c. 
May 6. eo
 24 hogheads retailing Molasses  24 do. Sagar, of good quality  25 barrels Beef, Salem inspection  1 pipe London Particular Madeira Wine  5 boxes Cotton Gands  2 sacks Sago  2 do. Licorice Root  Barrels of Clover and herds Grass Seed  A quantity of red Seal Leather, and  100 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, 
For Sale, by
Benjamin Shrove, jun.
April 25. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Absconded, on Saturday last, from the subscriber's house near town,
A Negro Man, named Reuben,
Formerly a stage DRIVER, and well known at
house near town.
FIVE DOLLARS reward will be given if taken in or about town, where he is supposed to be lurking, (an old habit) and TWENTY DOLLARS if 50 miles from town, and proportionably for a less distance.
William Hodson.
May 3. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received by the latest arrivals a hand-
SPRING GOODS,
 Colonade Mull Muslins  Diagonal laced and pequet ditto  ut gauze, j'panned and honey-comb do.  Plain and figured Leno  Piquet crape  Plain cambric, Jacquet and mull muslins  Plain & colored hair-corded cambric  India & British book muslin  Do. do. handkerchiefs  Leno veils  Lace cambric and tam bored mull shawls  Honey-comb and imperial ditto  Undressed ginghams, chintz and calicoes  Silk and cotton chambrays  Italian Mantillas  Ribands  Italian foying silk  Silk and cotton hosiery  Ladies' extra long silk and kid gloves  Habit do.  York tanned do.  Pic nic mits  Mens' gloves  Adelphi cotton in boxes  Wood's superfine citius & celimercs  Marceline waistcoating  Nankenees  4 4 and 7 8 Irish linen  Sturring cotton  Long lawns  Linon Cambricks  Umbrillas  Bandanna handkerchiefs  Platillas  Dowlas  Creas  Ticklenburgs  Osnaburgs and rolls  Baras  Gurrels and Selampores. 
ALSO,
FRESH TEAS,
Of a superior quality, in small leader canisters, and by the pound.
May 6. d
Robert M'Crea & Co.
At the Store, King Street, formerly occupied by Horsburgh and M'Crea , have just received and offer for Sale, on reasonable terms,
SPRING GOODS,
April 28. d2w
N. B. They daily expect a further supply.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Michael Stieber to John D. Westcott and the subscriber, to secure the payment of a sum of money, &c. due from the said Michael Stieber to Jacob Giger , will be exposed to sale, at public auction for ready money, upon the premises, on THURSDAY the 29th day of May instant, a LOT OF GROUND , situate on the east side of Royal Street, between King and Prince Streets, in the town of Alexandria, fronting on Royal Street 35 feet and extending back wards 163 feet 5 inches; upon which are erected two good Frame Houses and Back Buildings. This Lot is subject to a ground rent of ninety dollars per annum.
JOHN LONGDEN.
May 6. def
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of chancery, held at Richmond, will be exposed to sale, TWO TRACTS OF LAND , in the county of Loudoun, the property of Thomas Atwood Diggs, Esq. One called the Valley Tract , containing about 1000 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 mentioned. The sale will be made to the highest bidder 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. def
THE Subscriber and possessor of the above advertised Lands thinks it proper to warn any person who may incline to purchase under the above decree (which was obtained in the most secret manner and totally unknown to him) that he will not give, or aid in any manner the procuring a title to said such file; the attempt to which is a vague and ill-tempered effort.
Thomas A. Diggs.
April 22. d
The public are notified, and all persons are cautioned, against purchasing certain lands in Loudoun county, Virginia, decreed by the superior court of chancery, to be sold as the property of Thomas Atwood Diggs , and advertised by the commissioners, Swan and Selden , to be held at Leesburg on the 13th day of June next; the fee of said estate being clearly vested in and belonging to William Dudley Digges , of Maryland, an infant under age.
ROBERT BRENT, attorney in fact for the estate of William Dudley Digges .
City of Washington, April 28. [May 7] def
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. Sawlt
Wants Immediately, A WET NURSE.
App'l to the Printer.
May 9. c6t
A constant Trader.
For LIVERPOOL, direct, The substantial, fast sailing SHIP William & John, Thomas Woodhouse, Master. Will sail about the 20th instant, for the above port, freight of a few hundred barrels in Tonnage, (having good accommodation) apply to the Master on board, John Taney, or the subscriber.
JAMES PATTON.
May 9. 20th
CHARLES BENNETT,
Has imported per the Ship William and John , Captain Woodhouse, or read here, and William Murdoch , via Baltimore, and offers for Sale, on the usual terms,
SPRING GOODS,
 SUPERFINE Cloths and Kerseymere  Waistcoating, Dimities, India Jeans  Cotton Kerseymere, Grandules & Nankenees  Silk, Cotton, and thread Hosiery—among which are a few dozen of extra size  Black, white, and lead Pic Nic Silk Gloves  White and colored Cambricks, Savener do  Silk and Cotton Chambrays, plain, figured and embossed  Printed, Cotton, and Linen Handkerchiefs—among the latter a few dozen Superfine White  Common and Super fine Shirting Cottons  Silk Cords, Cambric Buttons, Artificial Wreaths and Flowers  White and black Lace Veils, Leno do. 5 4 and 6 4 Shawls  Leno and Cambric Worked Muslins  Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread  Best English Hats, Common do.  Nails, Hoss, Spades  Crading and Grass Scythes, &c. &c. 
May 9. ediw.e.2w 22w1w
Colston and Turner,
Have received from New York, and are now opening at their Linen Store , on Royal Street, opp. the Mr. James Ruffin's,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
Irish Linens, Diaper Table Cloths, brown Holland, Platillas, and Ticklenburgs. And daily expect,
Diapers, Checks, Hempens, Dowlas, Sheetings, Threads, &c. Also for Sale,
A few chests of Imperial and Hyson Tea, of the latest importations—and 50 bales of Liverpool Salt.
May 9. d
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.
Second Dividend.
IN the case of James Smith , has been declared, of seven cents in the dollar, on all claims legally proven, payable by the subscriber in Bank Notes, thirty days from the 14th instant.
Timothy Brundige,
Assignee.
Danvers, April 19. (21) co4w
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 mile 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, lilly 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 fertile 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 employment, 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. Gaus, at Port Tobacco.
C. B. Gaus.
Maryland, Charles County, January 17. [Feb. 2.] 22w

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, March 8.
BRITISH AFFAIRS.
DEBATE.
In committee of the whole on the state of the union—Mr. F. C. Smith in the chair—on the resolution offered by Mr. Gregg.
[Mr. Bidwell's Speech concluded.]
American citizens may be voluntarily engaged in British employment, by land and sea, and British subjects may be and unquestionably are, voluntarily employed on board our vessels, in our shops and on our farms. That in a kind of intercourse which is not forbidden. It is common among nations and cannot be a just cause of offence or of impressment by way of retaliation.
Gentlemen, I am afraid, have imbibed unreasonable prejudices against our seamen. Some of them undoubtedly are profligates and reprobates. Such characters are found among all professions and denominations. But, in general, our sailors are a hardy, honest, brave, generous, though improvident race of men. Many of them are young men from respectable families in the seaports and inland towns. Others have families of their own, as dependent on them, and as dear to them, as ours are to us. It is true, they are not generally opulent. If they were they would be above the necessity of venturing on the stormy element for a livelihood. It is admitted that they are poor; but, is their poverty a sufficient reason for putting them out of the national guardianship? Their occupation is indeed a humble, a hazardous one; but it is as lawful and as honest as that of the farmer in our field or the mechanic in his shop. They are our fellow citizens, and have as fair a claim for public protection, as we ourselves can have.
On a late occasion, when two or three hundred of them fell into the hands of the Tripolitans, the sensibility of the nation was touched in every nerve. All branches of the government partook of the national spirit. Extra expences were immediately incurred on their account. Yes, sir; you laid a new tax, an addition of two & a half per cent. to the impost on all articles charged with ad valorem duties. That additional tax was cheerfully paid by our fellow citizens, for the purpose of redeeming their brethren from captivity. An extraordinary naval armament was sent to the Mediterranean. The services of our heroes, by sea and by land, were exerted; and their exertions were crowned with success. The captives were ransomed, and returned, with tears of joy and gratitude, to their country, their families, their friends and their business. The whole nation rejoiced at the event. Is there any member of this committee, who did not participate in the general joy? Is there any American, who does not feel proud of this spirited interposition of our government? What, let me ask, was the occasion? The captivity of three hundred of our seamen. And shall we, then, be passive, and do nothing, when ten times that number, of the same class of our fellow citizens, engaged in the same occupation, are forced into a worse than African bondage? Sir, I have no personal knowledge of any of these sufferers or their connections, living remote from the usual places of their habitation and resort. Probably most of us, from our situations in life, are unconnected and unacquainted with them, and have not, therefore, a very lively sympathy for their sufferings. But to bring their case home, let every one suppose he had among them a son, a brother, a friend or a neighbor, suddenly seized, while pursuing his lawful employment, interrupted in his plans of business, ruined in his affairs, not only prevented from returning but even from writing to his friends, confined in a floating prison, obliged to labor without hope of reward, subjected to a discipline naturally rigorous, and rendered more intolerable by his reluctance to submit, treated perhaps with daily insult, lashed to the blows and lashes of an unfeeling boatswain, and what is worse, if possible, compelled to expose his limbs and his life in battle, to fight for his oppressor, against nations with whom neither he nor his country has any cause of war, remembering, in his intervals of relaxation, remembering, with painful contrast, the freedom of his native land and the endearments and delights of home, still hoping to be released, through
the interposition of our government, but, in the mean time, enduring all the anxiety of suspense: I know not how others feel; but, for myself I declare, were I reduced to the sad necessity of making a choice, I should prefer a Tripolitan or an Algerine captivity, to an impressment on board a British man of war.
Sir, I am not describing to you an imaginary scene. Thousands of such cases actually exist. This is a serious fact, of which the world are now witnesses. In the face of the nation, it is officially made known to us, and, with the other subject of national complaint, expressly submitted to our consideration. We cannot shut our eyes against them. We cannot any longer be ignorant of them. We cannot, indeed, avoid acting on them; for, in the existing circumstances, even to do nothing would be acting. It would be virtually surrendering those rights, which the president is insisting on as "too evident and too important to be surrendered." It would be deserting him, on the national ground which he has taken, and on which he ought to be supported by the nation, and the states, and every private citizen. It is a common cause. Not only our honor, but our interest is essentially concerned. With Great Britain too it is a question of interest. She has occasion for our sailors, to man her fleets and fight her battles. She wants our neutral property for the double purpose of depriving her enemies of the benefits of commerce, and at the same time supplying herself with the means of prosecuting the war. She will, therefore, procured, until we convince her it is for her interest to desist.
It was not my intention, Mr. Chairman, in addressing you at this time, to examine the merits of the proposition immediately before the committee, or any other particular measure proposed on the subject; but simply to take a view of the nature and extent of our differences with Great Britain, and our obligation to give the executive some efficient co-operation. The president is performing his duty of negotiation, and for a faithful performance of it he is responsible to the nation. In the mean time he has left it with the Representatives of the States and of the people, to determine what legislative measures, if any, shall be adopted in aid of his exertions and in support of our neutral rights. On Congress, then, on each house, on every individual member, so far as the influence of one voice extends, now rests the solemn responsibility of this determination.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Received by late arrivals at Boston from Europe.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, March 15.
Last night Mr. Prinset brought before the house of commons a most important fact, long overlooked, viz. that while this country is at the expense of conquering and defending India; nay while the national finances probably may be burdened by the Company's debts, a part of the commerce of British India, exceeding that of the company, is carried on by neutrals, either by treaty or connivance, while British capital and British subjects are excluded from the advantage of the trade, which it is notorious, the company cannot carry on. This question requires nothing more than attention on the part of the public, to make the proper impression.
Some interesting observations on the American commerce connected with this subject occurred in the debate. It would be worth while to compare the value of what some would quarrel about in regard to the commerce of neutrals, and what our folly gives away gratis.
The motion of Mr. Prinset, which was a call for certain documents, drew forth considerable conversation; in the course of which Mr. Fox argued forcibly against the production of any neutral document upon this important question, lest it should lead men to form premature imperfect judgments. It would be improper to hold out an imperfect view of a question of this nature; such it appeared was the opinion of the Directors of the East India Company; and he could not help thinking, that that house, and the country at large, were fully willing to give the judgment of that Board, all the confidence to which it was entitled; but independent of their opinion, the honorable mover himself had not stated any ground of necessity for the production of the document he called for; or that he meant to take any proceeding upon it. He had indeed stated the contrary. There was another point connected with this motion which the honorable mover had perhaps in contemplation, when he brought it forward; he meant the carrying
of the trade of America. That this subject was now under consideration elsewhere was tolerably notorious. It was not, he believed, unknown to any one, who heard him that a representation respecting it had been made to his Majesty's government, on the part of the United States. This representation was under discussion, and every necessary information would be sought for. But not, however, from any papers to be laid on the table of the house—not from any document of the nature of that moved for by the honorable gentleman, but by application to all those who were most intimately acquainted with the subject at issue. Ministers would look for knowledge to aid their judgment through the proper channels. Mr. Prinset, after a few words of explanation, withdrew his motion.
The circumstances of two American vessels laden with colonial produce, which had been detained at Plymouth, having been liberated during the last week, and allowed to sail for Bordeaux and Rochefort has given rise to a report that all detained American vessels have been restored, and that the power asserted by America of covering by her flag the commerce of the enemy, had been conceded by our government. We have the pleasure to contradict the rumour; and although we are uninformed of the determination of ministers on the subject, we must do them the justice to believe, that they never will consent to a principle, which, in its operations, would deprive this country of every advantage which results to her from her naval superiority. All kinds of colonial produce are now sold in France as cheap as in a period of peace; nay, the Bordeaux market was a month since glutted with sugars and coffee, poured in from Martinique, St. Domingo, &c. by American bottoms. It is in her commerce alone that France is vulnerable to us; if this is secured to her, she must despise our hostility, and will be naturally inclined to perpetuate a war in which she has much to gain, without being exposed to loss; while we continue subject to great risk and immense expence, without any countervailing advantage.
IRISH AFFAIRS.
The Courier, of the 3d March, in noticing the new administration of England, observes, "Mr. Fox found it necessary on the 17th ult. to declare in parliament, against the repeal of the Union with Ireland, saying, measures might be bad at first, but when once they had been carried into effect, to repeal them might be worse than to let them continue. This reasoning will enable Mr. Fox to abandon all his opposition doctrines, and we are happy to see Mr. Fox have recourse to it, as it gives assurance that he will not be the dangerous man in power it was apprehended, that he will not advocate the plans of Sir Francis Burdett, or promote the designs of the corresponding society. But this reasoning has not wholly removed the effects of his original imprudent declaration. The meetings in Dublin have indeed resolved not to press the repeal of the Union immediately; but they have appointed a permanent committee to maintain a correspondence throughout Ireland with those who desire the repeal. Mr. Fox's rash language has given birth to an establishment of corresponding societies, the evils of which may one day be severely felt. He seems fully aware of the mischief he has done, and has made a second declaration in parliament to counteract it. In the debate on India affairs on Tuesday—he agreed we were not now to revert to original theories; but when we were examining the causes of important events which were extremely complicated in their nature, it was somewhat difficult to do so without, in some measure, advertising to such original theories. He, however, did not mean to say that any alteration ought a present to take place in the general system of Indian government as now by law established. He had occasion to state, at a former time, that there was a wide difference between disapproving of measures at their commencement, and afterwards rescinding them when they had been some time in practice. This he had said with regard to the union with Ireland. He had strongly disapproved of that measure when it was proposed, because he was then convinced it was a bad one, and was still convinced that it would have been much better for the country if it had never taken place. He had also disapproved of the plan for the government of India; but what he had said with regard to the union with Ireland, he now said respecting this plan of Indian government. It was, in his opinion, a bad one from the beginning; but as it had been adopted and acted upon, it was not now to be lightly rescinded. In ninety-nine cases of this nature out of a hundred, it was better to put up with many inconveniences arising from the first adoption of a measure,
than hazard worse evils by premature and ill considered alterations and innovations."
The above declaration of Mr. Fox is of the highest importance; it cannot be too often read and considered by the country. It is a general argument, applicable to any other measure or system of things as well as to the union and government of India. On the same principles Mr. Fox may renounce every opinion he has hitherto held, revoke every pledge he has hitherto given. The public will perceive this with great satisfaction, and cherish the most flattering hopes. For this we are no doubt indebted to the influence of lord Grenville, who has also, we believe, prevailed on Mr. Fox to abandon all design of soliciting peace at a moment so inauspicious as the present. Under these circumstances we "shall hope for the best," without minutely investigating the minor appointment in the government.
THE INVASION.
We have lately had occasion to mention the renewed activity of the enemy at Boulogne and its neighborhood. By letters which reached us yesterday from our squadron off that coast, by the Diligence, arrived at Dover, we find, that during the last week several prams and lugger came out of the harbour, and formed a line, at their old anchorage, under protection of their batteries. It is added, that these vessels appear to have been newly rigged, and generally repaired. Should such be the fact, it bespeaks a disposition, on the part of Bonaparte, to employ them on efficient service, because his rotten craft would answer equally well to keep up the threat of invasion, or make any demarkation necessary to excite alarm here, without incurring the vast expence of their outfit, or withdrawing from his other naval equipments, forces of which he is in want.
The number of troops at Boulogne is daily increasing, but from the circumstance of their being continually under arms, they are supposed to be conscripts only. It is understood on board our squadron, but on what authority we know not, that the army is to resume its position on the coast early in June, and that the long threatened and maniac project of invasion is to be attempted during that month.
GERMAN AFFAIRS.
VIENNA, Feb. 5.
The treaty with France is published. But though we are at peace, the movements of our troops are remarkable. The Court Gazette has published the following
PROCLAMATION.
FRANCIS II. &c. "I have given peace to my good and faithful people. My resolutions have united with their wishes. I renounced all hopes of a change in the fortune of war, to banish with promptitude all the dangers and sufferings to which my flourishing country, and even the heart of the monarchy, my capital and residence, were exposed. The sacrifices are great and were with difficulty wrung from my heart; but they could not stand in competition with the welfare, the domestic and civil welfare of millions. For these I made the sacrifice; and I expect my indemnification in the blessings which are promised to my people by the return of peace. I know no other happiness than that of my people; and no glory superior to that of the father of these people who in loyalty, unshaken fidelity, and disinterested love to their sovereign and their country, give place to no nation in Europe. The fair fame of our national character has exacted an unwilling tribute of esteem, even from the enemy; but in my heart they have fixed a monument which time itself will not be able to destroy. Under these emotions I returned to my residence in the circle of my loyal and estimable citizens and inhabitants, and to the resumption of the direction of my affairs. The wounds inflicted by the war are deep; several years may be necessary to heal them, and to obliterate the impressions inflicted by the sufferings of this unfortunate period. The administration of the state has greater, and duties more difficult than ever to fulfil; and they will fulfil them; but they have, at the same time, stronger claims than ever upon the co-operation of all classes, for the laudable purpose of restoring the vigor of the nation, and disseminating the true culture of mind and animating the national industry in all its branches, through the restoration and increase of the national credit; and by these means establish the monarchy upon that basis which the variable fate of the states of Europe has rendered necessary. Every moment of my life will be directed to the object, and devoted to the improvement of the welfare of the noble and good people who are dear to me as the children of my affection. United by the mutual obligations of reciprocal confidence, and the cordial love of my subjects, shall only believe I have done enough for Austria as a prince and a father, when its prosperity, again

ured; when the sufferings of the citizen are forgotten, and no thing remains alive but the remembrance of my sacrifices, your fidelity, and your exalted and unshaken patriotism.
FRANCIS.
Vienna, February 1, 1806.
AMERICA.
We have not yet received any authentic account of the steps taken by the legislature of America with respect to Spain, France, or Great Britain, but we entertain little doubt of the amicable adjustment of the present differences between our ancient colonies and the parent state. The illustrious statesmen who are now at the helm of affairs, have taken the most effectual steps to accomplish this happy end. As soon as we stated in our last, is said to have been issued to discharge all American objects from our ships. This measure is the true spirit of an enlightened and judicious policy; and we cannot doubt but the ministers who have thus promptly done away the injustice and oppression complained of by the Americans, will maintain, with becoming firmness, the maritime rights of their own countrymen. Mr. M un ro, the American minister at our court, has already had several conferences with the new administration, relative to the matters in dispute between the two countries, which, connected with the above-mentioned order, and the appointment of the earl of Selkirk, as ambassador to the United States, leaves no room to doubt of the speedy establishment of perfect amity between the two nations, on the solid basis of mutual interest, sound policy, and renewed friendship.
BALTIMORE, May 5.
Arrived, sloop Spy, 17 days from Jeremie; filled with the flour, and separated in company with the Fanny. Was informed that a large schooner belonging to Baltimore, White master, with one large gun, had been captured by a large French privateer, and every one put to death. The news was received at Jeremie 10 or 12 days before the Spy left it, by some fugitives that had been captured by the same privateer and put on shore.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, MAY 10.
The President of the United States, was pleased to grant on the 17th of March last, his exequatur to Monsieur A. R. TERRIEN DE RIBIERE, as charged with the commercial relations of his Imperial and Royal Majesty, the Emperor of the French and King of Italy, for the port of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia.
Letters from England, of the 20th March state, that Upland cotton, which had been down to 14d. had been lately sold for 17d. per lb. [Phil. pap.]
The impression made by the debates and resolutions in congress on the manufacturers of Great Britain, have been such as to occasion some of them to forbid the shipment of goods, which had been sent to the seaport towns for the United States. [ibid]
Extract of a letter from the hon. Harry Toulmin, to the editor of the Kentucky Palladium, dated Fort Stephens (Miss. Ter.) March 1st, 1806.
"We are looking for war daily; but are much in the dark. The Spaniards have lately sent 70 additional men from Pensacola to Mobile, and are daily getting fire wood and other necessaries into the fort; and have cut down all the under growth within a mile of the town. They likewise flatter the Indians. The commandant lately had one hundred barrels of corn measured out among a party of them, and gave them a talk. They were our own Choctaws. But we hope they will be faithful."
"There is a Frenchman in Spanish pay, of the name of Favre, who used to live here, and now lives near the mouth of Pearl river, that is peculiarly industrious in exciting the Choctaws against our settlement. He embraces every opportunity of urging their head men to fall in upon and destroy us—and makes their doing so, the test by which their regard to the Spanish government is to be determined."
"But the Choctaws are fearful of the event, and want to see a good Spanish force in the country before they stir. Indeed there are none I believe, inclined to favor the Spanish but the lower Choctaws, who are not numerous."
"An old settler here was observing to me just now, that the limits of Louisiana are so notorious, that there was not even a
sensible negro at Mobile but could tell one that the Perdido was the eastern boundary. All the French patents express the same thing."
Excerpt of a letter from a gentleman in Pinerolo, dated April 3, to his friend in Baltimore.
"The port of New Orleans has this season been crowded with shipping. Cotton has kept up, and is brisk, while the produce of the western country, say flour, pork &c. has been a mere drug, and will at this moment not sell at any price."
"This country has been long on the tiptoe of expectation, believing the government of the United States, fraught with resources, would assume a dignified deportment, and not suffer any longer the violations on our commerce and rights in other places to go unpunished. Perhaps, as I have myself been a great sufferer, I feel the violation too sensibly; and wish what I ought not."
"A few months since, I was compelled by the governor of West Florida, to abandon an establishment I had in that territory, which I do assure you has been a very sensible matter injured me."
"An officer at Fort Adams, yesterday received a letter from another at Natchitoches, stating, that capt. Jonason, with sixty five men, had gone towards the Sabine river, to intercept a party of four hundred Spanish cavalry, who were coming to take possession of and re-occupy a post near the Natchitoches, from which they have been recently driven by an officer and party of American troops, on the principle of its being within the American limits. It is confidently believed a fight will ensue, and be assured that no one wishes it more than I do."
Captain Francis, arrived at Salem while at Bordeaux, received the following letter from captain Perkin Salter.
Rochefort, February 11, 1806.
"SIR, I have taken the liberty to inform you of our situation at present, and our distresses since we left America. I was from New York, where I at present be- long, having command of the brig Minerva, bound to Bordeaux—I was taken in the bay, within two days sail of Bordeaux, and burned, vessel and cargo, besides losing all my clothes. Was on board of the French squadron four months, in a most deplorable situation. For me to give you a particular detail, it would take a quire of paper; I can only say, if they had burned me with the brig, it would not have been much worse."
"The other captains, J. Tack, jun. of Manchester, M. captain Solomon Pinick, captain Francis Sargeant, who departed this life on the 9th February, at the marine hospital at Rochefort, have all been treated the same. We are still in a bad situation. From what we can learn they don't mean to pay us any thing, and expect soon to be liberated to seek a passage to America, after being so barbarously treated."
Mr. Jefferson, in his National Intelligence, has commenced a vindication of the proceedings of government, in regard to our foreign relations. Speaking of our affairs with Spain, he says:
"It should not be lost sight of that the negotiation for the purchase of the Floridas, the measure ultimately adopted, did not receive the sanction of the house of representatives until several weeks had elapsed after the submission of the proposition and until it had been fully discussed; until ample time had been allowed for its elucidation in every aspect in which it could be presented. Having too received a strenuous opposition, it is but fair to infer that the judgments of the representatives were maturely formed on an abundant stock of materials."
"True Mr. President, this inference might be fair and rational enough did it not happen to be opposed by positive information that this "abundant stock of materials" was kept locked up by you for several weeks, until after the house had acted upon the subject, and that when communicated, it excited the utmost degree of indignation even among the leading democrats of the house, who declared that they had been imposed upon; that they had, though ignorantly, been appropriating money in consequence of a demand of the French government. In proof of this they challenged your particular friends, "the pages of the water closet," to publish your message, which has, however, been suppressed.—Until these facts can be forgotten it will not answer your purpose to talk of the abundant stock of materials upon which the house of representatives formed their judgment. They supposed themselves appro-
priating money for the purchase of the Floridas—they were actually furnishing you with means to bribe France not to disturb you.
[Gazette U. S.]
The following account of our naval operations, is no doubt, a full reply to the request of New York to the President, to send them 3 or 4 frigates, to defend their harbour. "From such conduct, good Lord deliver us."
FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
Navy Department, 21st April, 1806. Hon. J. TURNER, Chairman of a Committee of the Senate.
I HAVE this moment received your letter of this morning requesting my sentiments of the Navy Peace Establishment Bill, now before the Senate, and propounding to me these questions, viz. "Is it correct?" "Are any alterations or amendments requisite? and if so, what?"
Without presuming to judge of the correctness of a bill sanctioned by the House of Representatives, I would only take the liberty of sending to you herewith, a copy of a note this day transmitted by me to the President.
I have the honor to be, Respectfully, sir, Your most obedient servant, R. SMITH.
COPY.
The Secretary of the Navy to the President. Navy Department, 21st April, 1806. Sir,
"Having obtained a sight of the bill now before the Senate, entitled "An act in addition to an act entitled "An act supplementary to the act providing for a naval peace establishment and for other purposes." I hope no time is in forming you that under the restrictions of such an act of Congress, the Chesapeake, as contemplated by you, cannot be sent to the Mediterranean. The proposed act, among other regulations, contains this proviso, viz. "that the whole number of able seamen, ordinary seamen and boys shall not exceed 925." As we have at this time in actual service, 1299 able seamen, ordinary seamen and boys, if this bill should be passed into a law, we cannot consistently with its restriction put in commission another frigate. Instead of increasing the number of men in service, we shall be under the necessity of reducing the number to 925."
"If Congress will, agreeably to the recommendation contained in your message of the 14th April, 1806, revive the Mediterranean fund and appropriate a part thereof to the purposes of the navy, and will moreover augment the number of seamen that may be employed to 3591, then the frigate, the Chesapeake, may be put in commission and sent to the Mediterranean under the authority of law—we otherwise shall not be able to send out this frigate until the return of the vessels, ordered home by my letter of the 12th October, 1805."
"The Mediterranean fund has been revived; but Congress did not deem it expedient to appropriate any part of it to the purpose of the navy; neither did they receive the necessity of authorizing the president to employ more than 925 men. The Chesapeake of course cannot be manned until six hundred and sixty six men of the Mediterranean squadron shall return to the United States. It is to be lamented that a greater latitude of power had not been entrusted to the President, so as to have enabled him to send out not only the Chesapeake to the Mediterranean, but a competent force to protect our harbours from the humiliating aggressions to which they are at present exposed."
In the London Times of March 1, the following is given as the genuine Will of the late William Pitt:—
"I owe Sir Walter Farquhar one thousand guineas, from October, 1805, as a professional debt. W. PITT."
"12,000l. with interest, from Oct. 1801, to Mr. Long, Mr. Steele, Lord Carrington, Bishop of Lincoln, Lord Camden, Mr. Joseph Smith, and I earnestly request their acceptance of it. I wish, if means can be found for it, or paying double the wages to all my servants who were with me at my decease. W. PITT."
"I with my brother, with the Bishop of Lincoln, to look over my papers, and settle my affairs. I owe more than I can leave behind me. W. PITT."
Increase and Multiply.—A remarkable instance of which occurred last week in Southam, Massachusetts. The wife of Captain Josiah Green, a gentleman about 80 years of age, produced him a child, his daughter a child, and his grand daughter a child—all within 24 hours.
From the Charleston Courier.
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
The Time is past, when with a glorious zeal Columbia made her haughty toes to feel. With noble spirit; not with "Moderation," The just resentment of a wounded nation, Abhorrd all tribute; when the nation's sense Would grant some millions for its own defense And urged by Nature's universal law, Disdained to crouch beneath the Lion's paw,
The time is now, when this proud boast is o'er, Our injured country bleeds at every pore. Our commerce rifled, and our seamen pick Columbia's Eagle tittled in her nest. Our rights invaded by capricious power While Congress slumbers in the awful hour, Or else debates in inaction, noon and night, To prove that color is not black nor white.
The Time will come, when men more fit to rule, Some from disciples of the former school, Shall far extend the Washingtonian circle, And have to raise our drooping country's head; Convince the world there are, who still int A sense of wrongs, which rouse a National spirit Revengeful rifle, and like a martial band Redeem the fame of this insulted land, Unite with firmness, prop the falling tree, Revive our Honor and our Liberty. AMERICA US.
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be Sold, on MONDAY next, the 12th inst. at the house occupied by Robert Smith, at the corner of King and Charles streets, A QUANTITY OF Household & Kitchen Furniture. May 10. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock.
JAMES PATTON,
Has for sale on board the William and John, lying at Conway's wharf, 503 bks blown fat, 2500 beehive green alum do. 1200 pieces stone ware, 2 cases assorted queen's ware. May 10. d2w
JUST LANDED,
From the sloop Nancy, Captain Paine, from Charleston, 30 bales COTTON, of superior kind, With a quantity of RICE AND INDIGO. For Sale, by E. GILMAN. May 10. d2w
CAUTION!
ALL persons are cautioned against purchasing my property on Royal Street, advertised by John Longden, to be sold on the 29th instant; as I can make it appear evident, that Jacob Ganger has received satisfaction for his claim against me.
Michael Steiber. May 10. d3t
ONE CENT REWARD.
Ran away yesterday afternoon an apprentice boy named THOMAS VERNON, about 16 years old, very fat, nose, dark hair, down look, and low in stature for his age: had on when he went away a dark brown jacket and fustian trowsers. Whoever delivers said boy to me shall receive the above reward, but no thanks. Charles Pascoe. May 10. d3t
Notice is hereby given,
The Stockholders in the Bank of Potomac, THAT a dividend of three per cent. has been declared on the capital stock, for the half year ending this day; which will be paid to them or their legal representatives, on Tuesday next, the 13th instant. By order of the President and Directors, Charles Page, Cashier. May 7. law 3t
MATHEW EAKIN,
Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general, that
HE HAS COMMENCED MAKING ICE CREAMS, For the season—he has also A few bushels of ICE for Sale. ON HAND, Twenty frails soft shelled Almonds, 50 do. Figs, of a superior quality, fresh Oranges, Lemons and English Walnuts, Archers and Olives, by the bottle and box, fresh Mulberries Raisins, in boxes, a quantity of fresh Currants, and Sweet Meats, in boxes, Salad Oil and Lotion, Baskets, 300 bottles Maritque Cordials, and a general assortment of CONFECTIONARY, as usual. May 6. e03t
PUBLIC SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Ekey to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Ekey to Daniel McCarty Chichester, will be exposed to public sale, on that part of the premises now in the name of Mr. John Banner, on SATURDAY, the 31st day of May 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 Creek, about 3 miles from Fairfax court house. Doucierge Pitt Chichester. April 29. 1806

BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store.
A. LINDO,
Takes the liberty of informing the public, that HE HAS OPENED A Broker's Office and Commission Store,
At the corner of Union and King streets, WHERE he will be happy to render his services in those branches of business. Every species of public stock, merchandise, lands, houses, vessels and negroes, will be bought and sold on commission.
As a stranger in Alexandria he is induced to intrude on the public the following testimonial from Winchester, where he acted in the double capacity of auctioneer and commission merchant:
Winchester, March 4, 1806.
We do hereby certify, That Mr. A. Lindo, auctioneer and commission merchant in this borough, has con- ducted himself in such a manner as to have gained the confidence of the public in an eminent degree; and his fidelity, honor, secrecy and diligence in his business, just- ly entitle him to this our mark of approbation.
H. Holmes, John & Abm. Miller. Daniel Gold, John Bell. Charles Brent, jun. Wm. Davison. Richard Holliday. Geo. Reed. Jos. Gamble. Alf. H. Powell. H. W. & I. Baker.
He has, at present, for Sale,
A first rate (gentleman's) Servant, young, likely, active and healthy, and may be had on trial. To save trouble, his price is 400 dollars, cash, or approved endorsed notes, nego- tiable in bank, at 60 days, with interest added.
Wanted to Hire,
A Boy or Girl, about 12 years old. April 28 d
Cotton & Stewart
Have received a large supply of PAPER HANGINGS, Of various figures and of the newest fashions. April 29. d
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, situ- ate on St. Asaph Street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Faw's office, now occupied by Mr. Ames Alexand. Possession will be given on the 15th March.— Application to be made to
George Youngs.
February 26.
LOST,
On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town, The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of G. L. D., plain and of modern fashion. Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the
PRINTER.
February 22. 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 qua- lities;
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
Best Green Coffee, Choc late, of a superior quality. Madeira, Bucellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port } WINE.
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. Rare and Ground Ginger, Basket Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig blue, Soap, Mould, Dpt and Spermateti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Plant Indigo, Allum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipe 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.
A few copies of the American Gardener may be had at the Book-Store of Robert Gray.
FOR SALE, Two elegant Riding Chairs, with tops and harness complete;
On the most reasonable terms for cash or short credit—Apply to the PAINTER, or, THOMAS WHITE, jun. Bricksmith. April 8. coif
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE and LOT I live in, in the town of Alexandria, situated on Patrick Street, between King and Prince streets, adjoining Mr. James Russell. The lot is 33 feet front and 100 feet deep. On this lot is erected a well finished two story frame house, 24 feet front and 31 feet deep; the back buildings are all of brick, and the lot well enclosed. Under the house is an excellent dry cellar; the house is well finished from the roof to the cellar. This property will be sold clear of all encumbrance.
ALSO,
One House and Lot, on Prince Street, on the paved part, in the same neighborhood; on which there is a well finished two story frame house with every necessary back building; the lot is well enclosed and is 25 feet front and 100 feet deep.—This lot pays a small ground rent. I will exchange the above mentioned property for lands in the western country, or dry goods for the greater part of the payment of this property. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
Robert Abercrombie.
May 2. z w
Just Published, For Sale at ROBERT GRAY'S Book Store, BROOKES'S
General Gazetteer Improved;
Or a New and Compendious
GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY;
CONTAINING A description of the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbors, rivers, lakes, mountains, capes, &c. in the known world—with the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants; the extent, boundaries, and natural productions of each country; the trade, manufactures, and curiosities of the cities and towns, their longitude, latitude, bearings and distances in English miles, from remarkable places; and the various events by which they have been distinguished—including a detail of the countries, cities, boroughs, market towns, and principal villages, in Great Britain and Ireland—together with a succinct account of at least, seven hundred cities, towns and villages in the United States, more than has appeared in any preceding edition of the same work; in which the numerous mistakes and deficiencies of European Gazetteers, respecting this country, are corrected and supplied—illustrated by eight maps, neatly executed.—Price 3 dollars 50 cents.
ALSO,
Scott's Geographical Dictionary of the United States. Price 2 dollars 50 cents. Pinkerton's Modern Geography, 2 vols. octavo, and a quarto Atlas. Price 15 dollars. Guthery's Geography improved, 2 vols. quarto, and a folio Atlas. Price 15 dollars. Davis's Modern Geography for Schools. Price 1 dollar 50 cents. Pinkerton's Geography abridged, for do. Price 1 dollar. Walker's Elements of Geography and of Natural and Civil History, with Maps and Plates, London edition. Price 4 dollars. April 24.
New printing in Philadelphia, AT THE LORENZO PRESS,
Under the inspection of the Author, in a fine Octavo Volume, with Plates, executed by the first Artists in America, a new and splendid Edition, much enlarged, of a Poem, entitled
Modern Philosophy; OR
Terrible Tractation!!!
A POETICAL PETITION against GALVANIZING TRUMPETRY, and the PERNICIOUS INSTITUTE: Addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London.
By CHRISTOPHER CAUSTICE, M. D. A. S. S. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Aberdeen, and honorary Member of no less than nineteen very learned Societies.
The object of this Poem is to promote the best interests of Society, by arraying the powers of legitimate satire against the philosophers, quack politicians, and other sciolists of the day, and to give more extensive publicity to such inventions, improvements, and other exertions of the human mind as deserve to be patronised by the community.
The author proposes to enlarge the work, by the addition of such matter as he presumes will be found most immediately interesting to the American public, and hopes his efforts to improve the plan and execution of the Poem, will be thought in some measure worthy of the favorable reception with which it has already been honored in Europe and in America.
The above work will be published by the subscriber in about two months—Price, bound in boards, two dollars.
March 29.
ROBERT GRAY.
z w 2 d
WM. HODGSON
Has for Sale,
2 boxes 7-8 Coltrane Linens 13 hogheads Claret, suitable for the West India market, and entitled to drawback 14 cases first and second quality Claret, 12 bottles each Marble Mortars of different sizes 7 cases best Lucca Oil 10 marble Chimney pieces 1000 bushels Liverpool fine and St. Ubes Salt. April 30. d
Just Received,
And for sale by the subscriber,
25 bales Cotton, 25 tierces Rice, 10 hhds. Jamzica Rum, 5000 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
JOHN G. LADD
Has just received
100 boxes New-York hard SOAP of a superior quality. Also, A few hogheads Muscovado Sugars, Do. West India Rum, Tierces of Rice and bales of Cotton. Wanted to purchase 100 hogheads bright Virginia Tobacco. April 30. 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
Received, this Day,
And for Sale, on very low terms,
15 hogheads first quality Muscovado Sugar. 2 boxes Irish Linens, Colerains, assorted.
James Sanderson.
April 9. 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 Beerboon Gurrahs, 500 pieces yellow Nankeens, In Store,
Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin } TEAS. Russia and Ravens Duck, Cask and box fresh Raisins, Ground Ginger, Muscovado Sugar in barrels, Double refined loaf do. 200 boxes mould and dip 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 trols mil'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
Clover Seed,
(Warranted of the best quality)
Landed this day from Philadelphia, and for sale, on very low terms
Mandeville & Jamesson.
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
FOR SALE,
An elegant three story Brick House, on the corner of King and Columbus streets, now occupied by Mr. John Roberts. BY YOUNG NEGROES or GROCERIES will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to Col. George Devale, or to the subscriber in the City of Washington.
Nicholas Voss.
February 10. 1 w
TO RENT,
And possession will be given the 20th May, A TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE, situated on Fairfax Street, lately occupied by Mr. Davis, shopkeeper. The it and is good, and having been occupied for a length of time by the tenant in his business, renders it an eligible situation for a person of that business. For terms apply to
Thomas Irwin, or John Adam.
May 3. co
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from James Davidson to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a sum of money from the said James Davidson to Daniel Spangler and Samuel Spangler, will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready money, upon the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the twenty-eighth day of May next, a LOT of GROUND, lying upon the south side of Prince Street and to the westward of Water Street, in the town of Alexandria, fronting upon Prince Street 20 feet 2 inches, and extending back 98 feet 6 inches—upon which there is erected a two story Frame House.
George McMunn.
May 1. coif
TO RENT,
A neat and commodious two story BRICK HOUSE, situated on Prince Street, between Washington and St. Asaph streets, lately occupied by Doctor Gillies. Apply to Thomas Shreve. April 26. co7
A great Bargain may be had.
I wish to exchange seven or eight hundred acres of LAND, in Fairfax county, formerly Loudoun 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 sowed last fall and a good deal of clover, which grows finely, the soil being well adapted to the Plaster of Paris, from the fullest 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. e f
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 BALL, Of Baltimore.
September 18. ff
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Fauquier county and state of Virginia, near Rectortown, a negro man named TOM, and negro woman named PHILLIS, his wife.—Tom is a stout chunky black fellow, very shy, weighs about 180 or 90, is marked with the small pox, very plain to be seen on his nose, of a very pleasant countenance, terrible, artful and mannerly, talks very plain, and is aged about 45 years. The man took with him two fine cloth coats, one a blue the other a white, two jackets, one of black satin, the other linsey, striped with blue, grey cloth overalls, grey great coat and white fur'd hat.
PHILLIS is very black, well made, of middle size, some of her teeth out before, and about forty eight years of age. She took with her one calico habit, one white sprigged muslin habit, one blue stuff petticoat, one jacket and petticoat of Mosley, striped with black, and two striped blankets. They were brought from the lower part of this state, near where Counsellor Carter lived. They will probably change their clothes, and procure passes, and mix with Carter's freed negroes, as they were acquainted with them, or they may make for Fredericksburg or Alexandria, having some knowledge of both these places. They formerly belonged to major Valentine Peers, of Prince William, and were sold by him to Mr. George Newman, of Centerville. I will pay the above reward for apprehending and delivering to me the above described negroes, or a proportional reward for lodging them in jail, so that I may get them again.
Joshua Fletcher.
April 20. [May 3.] co4