Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-07-10 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1807.
[No. 1957.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, a variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
Potomac Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Potomac Company, will be held according to law at the Union Tavern in George Town on Wednesday the 3d day of August next; when the proceedings of the board of Directors, with the President's accounts, receipts and disbursements since the last general meeting, will be laid before them for their consideration. JOS. CARLETON, President, P. C. By order.
George Town, July 1, [3] dt30thdy.
Marshal's Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the Hon. the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, in the case of Andrew Reintzell, against Rudolph Martin, will be sold, at the Coffee-House, on the 20th day of July next, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, to the highest bidder, for ready money—One HOUSE and LOT, on Duke-street, to the westward of Alfred-street; the Lot extending on Duke-street 21 feet in front, and in depth 88 feet to a 20 feet alley.
R. MOSS, D. M.
For D. C. BRANT, Marshal.
June 24. dts
NOTICE.
LOST or mislaid, a Certificate for Twenty-five Shares of Stock of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, dated May 23, 1798—No. 7011, and 7035—and issued in the name of Mary Company. Application will be made to the President and Directors of the aforesaid Company, for a renewal of said Certificate, by the executors of Richard Conway, deceased.
July 3. dtw
For Sale,
A stout NEGRO WOMAN, about thirty years of age. She is a good cook, washer, and ironer. Enquire of the Printer.
June 26. d
142 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young.
May 25. d
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale,
A considerable quantity of
FRESH TEAS,
This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of
Hyson, in quarter chests.
Young Hyson do.
Hyson-Skin do.
Souchong boxes.
I have also for Sale,
 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy.  5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.)  25 crates queens and blue edged earthen ware, particularly assorted for country stores.  30 boxes and half boxes Prunes.  100 sacks stowed Salt.  2000 bushels do.  4000 do. ground Allum. 
W. HODGSON.
June 10. d
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business.
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill. To such a one good wages will be given. For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria.
March 17.
JUST RECEIVED,
By Sloop MARIA ANTOINETTE, from St. Jago de CUBA, and for Sale, by the subscribers,
 275 Spanish Hides  12 hogsheads Molasses  1764 lbs. Bees-Wax  39 boxes white and brown Sugar  7000 lbs. Coffee  150 boxes Segars  9 tons Fustic  6 do. Logwood 
June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax-streets,
HAS RECEIVED
30 barrels WHISKEY
 2000 lbs. cheese, of superior quality  10 bales cotton  10 boxes best Florence oil, in bottles  15 casks choice small twist tobacco  40 boxes mould and dipped candles  10 boxes fresh chocolate  140 reams wrapping paper 
TEAS,
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson-skin } Of this year's importation & very fine qualities—
Which, with a general assortment of wines, liquors and groceries, he will sell very low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. June 15. d
Freight Wanted,
For a new Schooner of 1000 barrels, To any of the Windward Islands or Lisbon.
She will be at Alexandria in five days.—Apply to
W. Yeaton,
Ramsay's wharf.
May 9. d
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low.
Likewise on Hand, 6 hhds. good Sugar, 10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use.
Joseph Dean.
March 27. d
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS,
An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intitled to drawback.
 Ravens Duck.  French Brandy.  Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter-casks.  New-England Rum, in barrels.  Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. 
May 7. d
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois.
May 16. d
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee  10 tierces fresh Rice  20 kegs fresh Raisins  12 tierces green Coppéras  5 pipes Cogniac Brandy  10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica  30 barrels N. E. Rum  25 barrels Whiskey  10 bales Cotton  5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards  12 boxes Tin Plates. 
AND IN STORE,
 11 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. 
May 26. d
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
NOTICE.
THE Episcopal Church Singing-School will be opened on FRIDAY EVENING the 10th instant, at half past 5 o'clock.
No spectators will be admitted.
John G. Francis.
July 8. dt
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the Copartnership of BONTZ & PIPER is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the said firm will please to bring them forward, and all persons indebted are requested to make payment to Jacob Bonitz, who is authorised to close and settle the business.
Jacob Bonitz.
Jas. Piper.
July 8. dt*
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE  2 half do. do. do.  6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. 
Wadsworth & Butler,
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
 20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof  10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do.  8 do. New-England do.  5 pipes Holland GIN  2 do. country do.  1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a super-  4 quarter casks do. do. } rior quality  3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do.  6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. 
January 1
Joseph Janney
HAS JUST RECEIVED
HIS SPRING GOODS, in a considerable quantity and a good assortment, which are offered for sale.
He has removed his Store to King-street, opposite to Paton and Butchers.
5 mo. 12. dtgo
A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. liberal wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER.
June 20. dt
JUST RECEIVED,
And now landing from on board the brig Mary, Capt. Hall, from Boston, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle,
 60 tons plaster Paris; 200 casks lime  50 boxes mould candles; 50 do. soap  6 casks spermaceti oil. 
IN STORE,
 120 boxes mould candles; 30 do. dip'd do.  40 do. soap; 60 do. chocolate  30 barrels N. E. rum  3 chests imperial, } FRESH  15 do. young hyson } TEAS.  5 hhds. Mus. sugar; 15 barrels do. do.  40 do. Havana white and brown sugar  160 boxes Nova-Scotia Herrings  40 do. cod-fish; 25 barrels fall mackerel  60 casks raisins  8 bales Beerboon gurrahs.  AND  60 quarter casks Bellona gunpowder. 
June 20. d
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
 120 boxes Mould & Dipt CANDLES  1000 pieces yellow NANKENS  4 cases Irish LINENS  10 bales India COTTONS, assorted  4 barrels Glauber's SALTS  20 casks Malaga WINE 
And a few boxes choice Bordeaux CLARET.
John G. Ladd.
June 11. d
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the commons near town, a chesnut sorrel HORSE, about 15 hands and an half high, a large blaze in his face, his right hind foot a little swelled near the hoof, a small sore on his breast occasioned by a recent hurt, carries his tail high. The above reward will be given if taken up within twenty miles of town and brought home, and a reward at the rate of Five Dollars for every twenty miles, if taken up at any greater distance.
July 6. dt
R. I. Taylor.
LADIES' PLAID SHOES.
I HAVE just received an elegant assortment of Ladies' plaid Kid Shoes, of the most fashionable and pleasing patterns, with different heels.
Childrens' Red Morocco, to lace,
And a general assortment of Mens' Shoes.
ALSO,
A few dozen Boys' BONAPARTE CAPS.
These Caps have many good qualities—They are handsome, durable and light. They are lined with white leather, and keep the head cool in the sun. They are pliable and do not distort it when growing. You may model the boy's heart to your fancy, but you must give his HEAD its own way.
E. GILMAN.
July 8. dtcat
Notice is hereby given TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE BANK OF ALEXANDRIA.
THAT a Dividend of Three and a Half per Cent. on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared; and will be ready to be paid to them on THURSDAY next the 9th instant.
By order of the President and Directors,
Gurden Chapin,
CASHIER.
Bank of Alexandria, } July 6. (7) } dtaw4w
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to
Jonathan and M. Scholfield.
May 1. co
FOR SALE,
On advantageous terms.
A THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT of GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
THE STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman—an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business.—Apply to
Jonah Thompson & Son.
March 14. dtawif
Just received from Boston,
And for sale at the Bookstore of R. GRAY, No. King-street,
A Report of the Trial of Thomas Oliver Selfridge, Esq.
On an indictment for Manslaughter, for killing Mr. Charles Austin, on the Public Exchange, in Boston Aug. 4, 1806
THE lively interest which this extraordinary occurrence had excited in the public mind, called for a full and impartial statement of facts, both in the development of the testimony, and the pleadings which took place at the trial. This injunction appears to have been fulfilled in the present publication, as it comes from the press, sanctioned by the official reporter of the state, and under the supervision of the court itself. The public are therefore presented with all the documents necessary to form a correct understanding of the subject as well in relation to the unhappy catastrophe, as to the course and operation of the laws, in cases of this nature.
At the same place may be had,
A Correct Statement of the whole Preliminary Controversy, between Thomas Oliver Selfridge, and Benjamin Austin, (father of the deceased C. Austin.)
By Thomas Oliver Selfridge.
"He takes my life, When he doth take the means whereby I live."
This pamphlet embraces a variety of matter, immediately relevant to the unhappy occurrence, which deprived Mr. Charles Austin of life; in which the author, in vindicating his conduct in this extraordinary affair, is drawn into a retrospection of the general character of Benjamin Austin. In adopting this mode, Mr. Selfridge has given loose to a boldness of asperity, seldom found in the writings of our best authors, and which reflect great credit on his genius and learning.
Price of the Report—1 Dollar.
Price of the Statement—37 1-2 Cents.
June 27. dtw

Late Foreign Intelligence.
The ship Elizabeth has arrived at New Bedford from London. A commercial friend has favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with London papers received by her to the 22d of May...
LONDON, May 18.
It is mentioned in letters by the Daily Mail, that a small corps of British and Russian troops had landed in Cyprus, and were cordially received by the inhabitants.
The transports that were at Portsmouth have been ordered to the Downs to receive troops immediately. Ten thousand foot, it is said, are to be embarked, and four thousand horse. Four companies of artillery have been embarked at Woolwich.
The letter which the king of Sweden wrote to gen. Essen, refusing to ratify the treaty which he concluded with the French, is said to have commenced thus: "I learn, with much displeasure, that you have concluded an armistice with Napoleon, commander of the French armies, &c."
The French succeeded lately in gaining possession of the heads of one of the canals near Danzig, which would have considerably facilitated their operations if they could have retained it; but the garrison dislodged them from it, after a very severe and obstinate conflict.
May 19.
Last night lord G. L. Gower set off for St. Petersburg.
May 21.
Letters from Rotterdam, dated on Monday last, were yesterday received. Intelligence from Danzig, of the 5th inst. had reached Holland. At that time the siege had not been raised, but there was an evident relaxation in the operations of the enemy.
These letters state it to be the general opinion in Holland, that the court of Vienna was on the eve of declaring against France. It was even reported on the 18th inst. that such a declaration had actually been made.
Captain Baker, of the Tribune frigate has destroyed a convoy of Spanish gun boats and coasters, in a very spirited action; but unfortunately, in the contest, he lost sixteen men, killed, wounded and missing.
The channel fleet sailed from Torbay on Monday, under the command of sir James Saumarez, to resume its station off Ushant.
Admiral Russel is appointed commander in chief of the North Sea squadron.
May 22.
Yesterday we received Dutch papers to the 20th inst. and Paris Journals to Sunday last.
The only intelligence contained in them relates to the progress of the Russian army. General Michelson, it appears, had crossed the Danube, after having carried the fortress of Giurgewo by storm.
We are happy to state that our commercial regulations with Russia which were likely to have been interrupted, owing to some mismanagement which it would be altogether needless to state, are in a fair way of being placed on a solid and permanent footing.
France, will be delineated. It will be proved to the satisfaction of all, that the terms of a treaty between us and Spain must be dictated by France, and that, in all probability, those terms must be humiliating to our country...
The writer will of course connect himself with no class of organized opponents of the administration. The general merits of the government, indeed, will be praised, not merely with cool sincerity, but with ardent zeal...
Extracts from Letter No. I.
The practice which has been adopted by individuals, in some sections of the union, of announcing themselves to the people as candidates for office, has yet to find its way into this quarter...
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I must be pardoned for introducing here an allusion to a particular member of the national councils, whose name was used with some severity of remark in my former public letters, and with unreasonable asperity in some private ones...
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In the present interesting situation of our foreign relations, a cordial reunion of the divided republicans of our country, an union of all honest politicians, not as the watch word of a party, but in the literal import of the terms, is much to be desired.
FOR SALE. THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunt ing Creek, called Rural Felicity, formerly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars...
April 28.
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treachery and death. They ask the Rights of the sons of freedom. They look on the Eagle of Liberty with the hate of envy; jealous of his soaring flight, they stretch out the gory hand of tyranny to pluck the plumes of his wing...
Sons of the land of Peace! raise your arms from your sides; this is no time for the soft archbrow of repose, let it tell the rage of your souls; let the stream of your blood hiss through your veins; let it boil with revenge in your breasts; let it be on your cheeks with the red glow of resenting wrath...
Mr. Elliot to his Constituents.
The honorable Mr. Elliot, representative in congress of the south eastern district in Vermont, has addressed a series of letters to his constituents, the publication of which has been commenced in the Vermont Journal.
THOSE printers who may commence the publication of the following letters, are requested to publish the whole number, which will not exceed six or eight. The connection between the first and the last will be obvious in the sequel.
CHESAPEAKE.
AN EPIC PROSAIC POEM.
Mr. Editor,
The following short production was suggested by the late outrage upon our frigate the Chesapeake.
As the metrical execution was not governed by the rules of prosody, but regulated by the ear alone, I could not venture to call it a Poem without the modification of Prosaic; its subject claims the title Epic.
The 1st paragraph merely describes the sailing of the ship, and the feelings of those on board, natural to the sensibility of the human mind. The 2d, the compati bility of heroism and grief. The 3d, is the description of the calm at the time of attack, and of the assault, and of the defenceless state of our ship.
"CARRIL,"
Of the Present Times.
The Sons of Peace spread the white-bosom'd sails to the wind of the mountains, the ship moved to the east; the shady land of their early days grows dim to their sight; the breeze is soft, it only whispers in the shrouds; the bending prow parts the yielding water, the parting waters rippling against the sides of the ship curl in the circling eddies of the wake.
Yes, the eyes of the valiant are moist; a tender regret breathes in silence from their souls. And shall the sons of the sword not know the joy of tears? Shall the sadness of their hearts be denied the wings of a sigh?
The wind is low; the sails are flapping loose with the roll of the ship; the loose ropes slap against the masts; the sluggish flag hangs sleepy by the staff, it rises like the lids of the drowzy at the passing breath of air;

sent from St. Petersburg, which was attended with much trouble. We now have good authority to announce, that his excellency the Russian ambassador is authorized by his court to grant passports to all British subjects who may be desirous of entering the Russian territories, provided such persons be properly recommended to his excellency by his majesty's government.
The war in Poland having nearly exhausted the stock of provisions we understand that government is about to send up the Baltic, for the use of our allies, a large quantity of Irish bacon, and other articles of domestic consumption.
Bank stock, 231 1/4—3 per cent. cons. £3 3 5 3—omnium 1 1 2.
GOTTENBURGH, May 8.
Yesterday a Swedish vessel arrived from Colberg, after having carried thither a cargo of herrings. The captain has brought a letter for his owners, wherein it is mentioned that Colberg is bravely defended against the French, who have not yet been able to take a single outwork, notwithstanding all the sacrifices they have already made, especially in possessing themselves of a fort that commands the mouth of the harbor. The inhabitants have not the least fear that the place will be taken, but on the contrary think of acting offensively.
May 11.
This day the king sets out from Malmö for Ystad, accompanied by the old gen. Toll, where they are going directly to embark for Stralsund. His majesty intends to take the command of his army, which will in a short time be joined, according to the best information, by 10,000 Prussian and 40,000 British troops, who are daily expected to arrive in the Baltic.
The queen, the duchess of Brunswick, and the royal children, are to set out at the same time for this place, and preparations are making here for their reception.
FRANKFORT, May 6.
The divisions of gen. Molitor & Boudet which have arrived in the vicinity of Augsburg received orders, the latter end of the month of April, to march without delay for Leipzig and Halle.
According to accounts from Buda, his majesty the emperor has decreed, that all the subjects of the house of Austria, as well as the Hungarians, from 17 to 40 years of age, shall belong to the army, without exception of rank. They are to be provided with arms and uniforms, and taught their exercise; and in this manner a national guard is to be formed, which is to be called out in case of necessity.
The states of Hungary have agreed to support his majesty with all their power. A regular guard of 5000 men is to be formed and supported at the public expence, and in time of war they are to serve in common with other regiments.
PHILADELPHIA, July 7.
Yesterday arrived sloop Susannah, captain Gerrish, from Richmond, who says, that on Friday evening last, while lying at anchor in Hampton Roads, he heard a voice hailing of him, when after a search, he found a man holding himself by the sloop's cable. Capt. G. with his people got him on board so exhausted that he could not stand; when revived he informed capt. G. that his name was William Winfield, that he was pressed from the ship Fair Trader, of Philadelphia, some time since, when she was taken and sent to Halifax; that having stripped himself that evening, he had swam from one of the British ships of war, then lying about four miles off. He further informed, that the British ships had come up to demand their casks and water, that the ship he belonged to had not more than one month's water on board, tho' they all had six month's other provisions, and that it was said on board the ships of war, that if their demand was refused they would destroy Hampton; for which purpose, he says, they had put a 32 pounder on board of each of the two pilot boats they had some time since purchased, they had also fitted a number of their boats and barges, with 4 and 6 pounders and swivels, and had ordered a number of picked men to be ready to man them on the signal to be given, which he understood would be that that day. On Saturday the 4th instant, at run-rise, capt. G. left Hampton Roads, and about 11 or 12 o'clock, being then about 40 miles from Hampton, he heard several heavy guns, but cannot say they were from Hampton, tho' they were in that direction.
Captain G. further informs, that the five British ships were lying about two miles from Hampton, being the nearest distance they could come to it—that the people on shore were on the alert, and should the British be mad enough to land, it is hoped they will pay for their temerity.
The above-mentioned sailor says, the British seemed determined to take every American vessel they could meet with—that they had taken several and sent them to Halifax, and that they had then in co. a ship and brig from the West-Indies, bound in.
BALTIMORE, July 7.
Arrived, brig Rising, Sun, Burr, 10 days from Point Petre, (Guad.)
Left brig —, M'Cramor, of Portland; Active, of Gloucester; ship Mary, of Norfolk; Washington, of N. York. July 8, spoke ship Horizon, of Kennebec, 11 days from Alexandria, for Cork. The Hatton, of Newbern, sailed in co. saw her boarded by an English privateer in sight of St. Kitts, and made a prize of her. Came into the Capes on Saturday morning; saw nothing of any of the English ships within the Capes. On Friday about 15 leagues from the Capes saw 2 large ships standing to the southward and eastward supposed them ships of war.
Capt. B. reports that captain Wing, of Charleston, who arrived at Guadalupe from Barbados, reported that a packet had arrived there from England, brought an account that war had been declared by England against the United States, and also an English brig brought into Guadalupe, direct from England in 17 days, gave the same account by her papers."
RICHMOND, July 8.
The Executive of Virginia have been in almost constant session since Monday morning nine o'clock, occasioned by the arrival of an express from Norfolk, who brought the letter from Richard Evers Lee, Mayor of that borough, inclosing copies of the insolent letters of the British commodore, J. E. Douglas, and of his firm and magnanimous answer.
Many important and interesting measures have been adopted by the council to repel the invasion which they have unanimously declared to be actually existing, and to enforce the president's proclamation; but we are not permitted in the present crisis, to publish a full account of their proceedings. We are authorised to say, however, that a detachment of militia, well armed and equipped, is ordered to march to Norfolk immediately; and another to be stationed at Hampton and its vicinity; and that the commandants of all the regiments on the sea coast, on the bay, and on the shores below the falls of the rivers James, York, Rappahannock and Potowmac, are ordered to hold the troops under their command in readiness to oppose any attempt by the crew of any British armed vessel to obtain supplies of water or provisions; and to call them out to resist and repel any such attempts. Capt. William Richardson's and captain Peyton Randolph's companies of infantry, and captain Benjamin Sheppard's troop of cavalry are to march to Norfolk immediately, from the city of Richmond; capt. Thomas Bolling Robertson's company of light infantry, another company of infantry, and captain Bowden's troop of cavalry, from the town of Petersburg; major John Ambler commands the infantry, and major John M'Rea the cavalry; and the whole, on arriving at the place of their destination, are to be under the command of brigadier general Mathews.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JULY 10.
MARRIED last evening, by the Rev. Mr. Muir, Captain BAZIL H. DAVIDSON, to Miss ELIZA LUNTER, daughter of Mr. John Hunter, all of this town.
To Capt. JOHN BONSAL, and the RIFLE CORPS of the town of Alexandria.
THE offer of your service, in support of the rights of your country, merits and meets the highest praise: and whenever the moment arrives in which these rights must appeal to the public arm for support, the spirit from which your offer flows, that which animates our nation, will be their sufficient safeguard.
To the Legislature will be rendered a faithful account of the events which have so justly excited the sensibilities of our country, of the measures taken to obtain reparation, and of their result—And to their wisdom will be long the course to be ultimately pursued.
In the mean time it is our duty to pursue that prescribed by the existing laws; towards which, should your services be requisite, this offer of them will be remembered.
I tender, for your country, the thanks you so justly deserve.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
DUANE versus CHEETHAM.
The Aurora maintains, and will continue to do so, that he must be either a fool or an enemy to his country, that proposes navies for fortifications.
(Aurora, July 3.)
AT a meeting of the Stockholders of the Union Bank of Maryland, held at William Evans's Tavern on the 6th inst. the following gentlemen were elected Directors for the ensuing year, viz.
 David Winchester,  Andrew Ellicott, jun.  Thomas M'Elderry,  John Comegy, James Armstrong,  Henry Payson,  Joseph H. Nicholson,*  Isaac Tyson*  Francis Hollingsworth,*  Mathew Brown,*  John Partridge,*  Benjamin Williams,  Solomon Etting,  Ebenezer Finley,  Luke Tiernan,  Walter Dorsey, 
Those marked thus * are new directors. Baltimore pap.
RUSSIA.
The taste of Russia, till of late years, was barbarous*; the manners of her lower orders, still savage; but in grandeur & vastness of idea she towers above modern Europe, and alone resembles the ancients; to attempt to assemble all the Tartar nations to pay obeisance to the throne at Cherson; to make the Egean resound with the thunder of the Baltic; to re-establish the Eastern empire, by planting the Russian standard at Byzantium ( Constantinople ) are ideas which soar above modern times. I hope and trust that France and Russia will not ultimately divide the world between them. [From Dr. Arthur Browne's sketches, written ten years since.]
* The palace of Czarsko Telo, is blue and gold, like the coat of an ancient beau; and one of the most famous pictures of Peter the Great, drawn under his own direction, represents him with a lady on his lap, a pot of porter in his hand, and a trumpeter behind his chair sounding his fame.
TURKEY, (from the same.)
We are marvelously prejudiced in despising the Turks as we do. We speak of them as the quintessence of folly and ignorance. Their prejudices are great, their politics false, and their aversion to improvement almost unconquerable; but the people cannot be so ignorant, who cast cannon, and build 80 gun ships; nor so foolish, who support themselves as an empire notwithstanding all the superior knowledge of christian Europe. They do not read printed books, but they have abundance of manuscripts; they do not study French or Latin, but Persian and Arabic are their polite languages. Will you believe their divan is ignorant of the affairs and the interests of Europe? Their existence, if they were such as commonly represented, would be a standing miracle. [Has not late events strengthened this opinion of our learned countryman.]
VULGAR ERRORS, (from the same.)
More than a century has elapsed since sir Thomas Browne published his works on vulgar errors. The world proudly thinks there is little occasion for any new work on the subject; I believe that very opinion is one of its vulgar errors, and that it is a great desideratum at this day.
[Would not the common opinion prevalent at this time in the United States, that the Spaniards are paltrons, and that 8 or 10 regiments would conquer and retain Mexico, have a place in this wished for work.]
From the Winchester Gazette.
MR. BOWEN,
A man was this day apprehended in Middleburg, and sent to Leesburg jail, there to remain until the 3d of July, when he will undergo an examination before a called court, on suspicion of being a horse thief. He calls himself Joseph Heaner, and says he lives in the state of Ohio—but a witness deposed on his examination before the magistrate, that his name is George Keesler, and that he was last summer discharged from the penitentiary. He had in possession two horses: one a black, about six years old, rubbed on the breast with harness; the other a grey or rather white horse. There can be no doubt but these are stolen horses, as he attempted to make his escape on foot, by leaping from the one he rode, and leaving both in the possession of the person who had apprehended him. By giving this statement a place in your paper, you will perhaps enable the owner or owners to regain their property, and contribute to bring to justice a villain.
He had in his possession a note for 111. 10s. given by John Glen to Hezekiah Jones and Co. by them assigned to Ozias Austin, and by Austin to David Brown) the last assignment made on the 12th inst. which induces a suspicion that he has lately passed by that name). He had also a silver watch marked on the stem I W.
Middleburg, June 23, 1807.
From the N. T. American Citizen.
The Proclamation will be read with uncommon interest: it contains an able exposition of the repeated wrongs which we have suffered from the navy of England, and of the unusual if not surprising patience with which these wrongs have been endured.—In interdicting the president feeling with the nation at large, has very properly gone to the extent of his power; but have we the means of carrying the Proclamation completely into effect; I do not mean the abstract means for our resources, our power, our zeal, and our unanimity are all great, but the prepared means; those which may be called into immediate and efficient action? The interdiction is two fold; it extends to the entrance of the waters and harbors, and to supplies after the entrance shall have been effected. The latter can and will be carried into complete effect. But suppose that in defiance of the proclamation, the interdicted armed ships of his Britannic majesty enter our waters and harbors; where are our means to punish the aggression; to chastise the additional insult; where to drive them out? Let our citizens reflect upon the question, and adopt, promptly, whatever measures may be necessary to remedy the evil. We want and must ultimately have an efficient armed force of some kind, and if the government will not provide one for us, why not by voluntary contribution prepare it ourselves.
This is not a time for temporising measures. We know enough of and have suffered sufficient from the British government. Negotiation, without the necessary previous steps, would be followed by fresh outrages. We have long been amused by the British government and abused by its court martials. Should not Congress be immediately convened—intercourse suspended—an embargo laid, and the most prompt and vigorous measures of defence be adopted? We are a young and vigorous, a wealthy and powerful nation, and when our rights and honor are at stake (and they are at present) considerations of expence should be out of the question.—A government that will not protect its citizens is unworthy of their confidence.
An elegy upon a lady who had been twice married, and had left thirteen children, in an Irish paper, begins thus— "Adieu, sweet Maid."—Lon. pap
DEPARTED this life last evening, Mrs. Ann Ferguson, mother to Thomas Preston. Her friends and acquaintances are invited to attend her funeral this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from his dwelling house in Duke Street.
FOR SALE,
The staunch Brigantine HARMONY, (Of Boston)
ROBERT HENRY, Master;
Now lying at Harthorne's wharf. She is 118 tons burden, completely equipped, and a remarkable fast sailer. A bargain will be given if immediate application is made to
John G. Ladd.
July 10.
Landing,
And for Sale on board said Brig, 50 tons Plaister Paris 110 boxes mould and dip't Candles 50 boxes Soap 4 kegs Beef's Tongues.
Apply as above.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the Commons of Alexandria, on Monday the 6th inst. a BAY HORSE, fourteen and a half hands high, with a short switched black tail and main, cropped short in the foretop, a brazed face, about five years old. The above reward will be given to whoever brings him home to the subscriber.
O. F. Magrath.
July 10.
To be Rented by the Subscriber,
THAT commodious three story BRICK HOUSE, next door to Dr. Dick's shop, on Prince-street—Possession to be given on the first of August next.
As I intend to leave this state early in said month, beg that all those that are any ways indebted to me will please call and settle the same on or before the first of August aforesaid; and those that have any legal claims against me will please exhibit them in due time.
ANN JACKS.
July 7.

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica  WINES. Old St. Estephe Medoc claret, in cases of one dozen A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bottols Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS of good quality. Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapes do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; allum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to triple sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one, dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
JAMES BACON, At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Mufcovado Sugars, of various qualities, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong  TEAS, particularly selected for family use. Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port  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 Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flout 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 pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohns, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on very lowest terms.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. April adjourned session, 1807. Benjamin Dean, complainant, vs. Eli Legg & John Hodgkin, defendants. In Chancery. THE defendant, Eli Legg, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, John Hodgkin, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to, the said absent defendant, Eli Legg, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A copy. Test. G. Deneale, C. C. law 2m May 8
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. April adjourned session, 1807. John Potts, complainant, against Ward Cadogan, James Keith, jun. Mary Matthewson, administratrix of Kenneth Matthewson, deceased, and Dorothy Skinner, administratrix of Isaac Skinner, deceased, defendants. In Chancery. The defendant Dorothy Skinner, not having entered her appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant Dorothy Skinner, administratrix of Isaac Skinner, deceased, is not an inhabitant of this district—on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of July term next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in Alexandria, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A copy.—Test. G. Deneale, C. C. law May 8.
District of Columbia, county of Alexandria, ss. April adjourned Session, 1807. April adjourned Session, 1807. Thomas and Robert Wilson and Co. Complainants, Against Joseph Comarque, executor of Bartholomew Dandridge, deceased, Bennett & Watts, William Newton, John Mills and James H. Hooe, Mary Dandridge, widow and relict of Bartholomew Dandridge, and William Dandridge, Clairborne Dandridge, John Langbon, Burwell Bassett, and Philadelphia Ann, his wife, John Dandridge, Lucy Dandridge, George Cocke, & Rebecca, his wife, Julius B. Dandridge, Wm. Dandridge and William Hollyburton, and Ann, his wife, Mary Dandridge, George Minge, and Frances his wife, Defendants. In Chancery. The defendants Mary Dandridge widow & relict of Bartholomew Dandridge, & William Dandridge, Clairborne Dandridge, John Langbon, Burwell Bassett, and Philadelphia Ann, his wife, John Dandridge, Lucy Dandridge, George Cocke and Rebecca his wife, Julius B. Dandridge, William Dandridge, and William Hollyburton, and Ann, his wife, Mary Dandridge, George Minge, and Frances, his wife, are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel— It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of July term next and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in Alexandria, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A copy.—Test. G. DENEALE, C. C. law 2m May 8.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. April Adjourned Session, 1807. William Wilson, complainant, vs. James Wilson of London, and Eliza Wilson and Robert I. Taylor, administratrix and administrator of James Wilson, deceased, defendants. In Chancery. THE Defendant, James Wilson, of London, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, James Wilson, of London, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is Ordered, that the said defendant, James Wilson, do appear here on the first day of November term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendants, Eliza Wilson and Robert I. Taylor, administratrix and administrator of James Wilson, deceased, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, James Wilson, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A Copy, Test, G. Deneale, C. C. law 2m May 8.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. April adjourned session, 1807. Wm. Hepburn and John Duddass, complainants. vs. Eli Legg, Casper Stonemetz & Daniel C. Brent, marshal of the district of Columbia, defendants. In Chancery. THE defendant, Eli Legg, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Eli Legg, do appear here on the first day of July term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Casper Stonemetz and Daniel C. Brent, marshal of the district of Columbia, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to, the said absent defendant, Eli Legg, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A copy. Test. G. Deneale, C. C. aw 2m May 8.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. April Adjourned Session, 1807. William Wilson, complainant, vs. James Wilson, of London, and Eliza Wilson and Robert I. Taylor, administratrix and administrator of James Wilson, deceased, defendants. In Chancery. The Defendant, James Wilson, of London, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, James Wilson, of London, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is Ordered that the said defendant, James Wilson, do appear here on the first day of November term next and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court—and that the other defendants, Eliza Wilson and Robert I. Taylor, administratrix and administrator of James Wilson, deceased, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, James Wilson, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in both of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of said county. A Copy, Test, G. Deneale, C. C. law 2m May 8. Just Received, And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART Carr's Stranger in Ireland. (Price One Dollar.)
PUBLIC SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust from Philip Warrington to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain sums therein mentioned, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon, on SATURDAY, the 11th day of July next, on a credit of six months— Six LOTS handsomely situated contiguous to the town of Alexandria; containing between 5 and 6 acres, each being a part of the tract lately known by the name of "Sunset Hill," and in the sub-division thereof, as laid off by Col. Gilpin—distinguished by the numbers 18, 12, 20, 23, 24, 25. To accommodate purchasers, these Lots will be set up separately—and for the consideration money notes with approved indorsers, will be required. JOHN McIVER. June 29. 3staws  La Plata Hides. 7944 South America OX HIDES, of the first quality, from Monte Video, are now landing and for sale at No. 4, Water-street, Baltimore, by William Jenkins. Also on Hand, Laguira, Oronoko and Curraoa Hides. A general assortment of Tanners' and Curriers' Tools; Tanners' Oil and Leather, of all kinds; which is offered on accommodating terms. June 8. [10] eosw  For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Caravello Wines in quarter casks, Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron hollow ware. R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. eo The Subscriber has just Received And offers for sale, Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT- TLES, containing one gross each Seven bales COTTON, of a superior quality for retailing—and A few tiers fresh RICE. ON HAND, Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hlds. Do. BEER, in barrels. AND AS USUAL, First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, put up for home, or export consumption. ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use. WM. DUNLAP. June 16. eosf
NOTICE. ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, William Herbert, Exrs. April 6. 21st  Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, two Negro Men slaves, named ANDREW and JAMES, the property of Sarah Fouchet, in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. They had each of them a pass for three days, being Whitsuntide holiday. ANDREW is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near the corner of one of his eyes, is a little cross eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance. JAMES is about 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near his mouth of the size of a pea, reels and swaggers very much in his walk. Each of them had on when they went away a shirt and trowsers of plain coarse Virginia cotton, and their other cloathing is not known. A reward of 15 Dollars will be given for each of them, to any person who will apprehend them and secure them in any gaol, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get them again. John Stone. Prince William County, June 27. P. S. All persons are forbid from harboring them, and from conveying them away either by land or water. PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.