Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-01-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1806.
[No. 1509.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, RUM in bds. and bts. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bts. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bts. Sugar in bds. tierces and bts. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } a boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trays, Queen's Ware in crates. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also, A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemers, Duffils, Plains, Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimaccos, Russells, Yarn Stockings, Ginzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Colored Threads, Hats and sundry other articles. Philip G. Marsteller. Nov. 12.
FOR SALE,
On moderate Terms, The SHIP HETTY, Just arrived from Liverpool, and lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. Her inventory may be seen and description of the ship made known, on application to Captain Russell, on board or to Ricketts, Newton & Co. If said ship is not sold in ten or fifteen days, she will be for freight or charter to any port in Europe. R. N. & Co. January 1.
For Sale or Freight,
The Schooner BETSEY, Built eight hundred barrels; Was built in eighteen hundred and two—And is without exception the best Schr. belonging to the port—for terms apply to Benjamin Shreve, jun. Dec. 14.
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator, Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immediately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead; 38 casks Patent Shot; 12 casks Log Lead and 30 sheets Milled do. December 18.
20 Pipes very choice Madeira Wine, Imported in the Brig Active, from St. Barholomews, and for sale by R. Veitch & Co. December 21. N. B. This Wine has lain a considerable time in the West Indies.
JUST RECEIVED,
9 boxes containing 500 pieces Plaitillas, 500 do. Britannias, Baited to drawback on exportation. ALSO 30 bds and 5 hds New Rum; For Sale, by John G. Ladd. December 13.
Notice is hereby given, THAT a dividend of four 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 or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 9th instant. By order of the President and Directors. Gurdin Chapin, Cashier 31aw4w January 6.
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER. November 12.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber wishes to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria in general, that he has a Cellar, at the lower end of Duke street, under the house of E. Mill's; WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes; New-York Cabbages; Beets; Turnips; Onions; Pumpkins. He will attend at the Cellar every day till 11 o'clock, during the winter; where the inhabitants may be supplied with large or small quantities of the above articles, on terms very moderate. A. WILLIS. January 15.
JAMES BACON,
A his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has, in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use. Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality. Madeira, Bucellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port } WINES. Cognac and Bordeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar; Stoughton's Bitters. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Cayenne and Black Pepper, Race and Ground Ginger, Boker Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig blue, Soap, Mould, Dipt and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flotant Indigo, Alum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoaking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. London Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping Paper, De mjohn'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.
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale by the SUBSCRIBER. 22 hds. Brimstone, 12 casks Linseed-Oil, 2 cases Cantharides; ALSO 30 casks first quality Cheese: JOHN G. LADD. Jan. 9.
NOTICE.
AT a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, at the house of John Gadsby, in the town of Alexandria, December the 4th, 1805—Ordered, That the Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company do. and they are hereby required to pay to the Treasurer of said Company ten dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on the first day of February, 1806—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of May—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of July—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of September—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of November next ensuing the date hereof. Jonah Thompson, Treasurer. December 13.
CASH, and the highest price, will be given for Clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
15 hogsheads } Prime retailing Molasses. 12 tierces 20 punchbeons high proof Jamaica Rum 8 butts Muscat Wine 4 half butts Constantia do. 4 pipes fine old Brazil Madeira 12 boxes French Plums 10 hogsheads } New-England Rum 15 barrels 50 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey 5 casks refined British Salt-Petre 3 tierces Allum 50 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 10 boxes Chocolate Just received, and for sale, for cash or on the usual credits. Mandeville & Jamesson. December 21.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale, by Nathaniel Wattles and Co. 20 hogsheads fourth proof Jamaica Rum. 30 ditto best retailing Molasses. January 14.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, Two boxes Irish Linen—real Cole-raines. 50 barrels prime Pork. WM. HODGSON. November 28.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— London Imperine Cloths and Cambricks, Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marceilles, Toilets, Swandowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Shirtings, Plush, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings. 4 3/4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambric do. He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18.
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.
NOTICE.
THE term of copartnership between Leven Powell, jun. of Middleburg, and Edmund Denney of Alexandria, will expire on the 16th instant; when a dissolution takes place by mutual consent of parties. Edmund Denney will close the accounts of the Alexandria business, and Leven Powell those of the business under his direction at Middleburg. Leven Powell, jun.  Edmund Denney. January 14.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Mandeville and Jamesson, OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit; A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Consisting of Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities. Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto. Jamaica, St. Vincents, and } In bds. &c. N. E. Rum, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva, 70 barrels Strong and fine flavored Rye Whiskey.
Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe } WINES. 40 cases St. Esteph Medoc Claret, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey, 100 cases West Schiedam Gin. A few hogsheads of choice Molasses, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson skin, and Bohea } TEAS, Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use.
Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff. SPICES —Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace. Ginger, race and ground. Flotant and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Alum and Brimstone. Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demijohns, Refined Salt-Petre, Chalk. Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various qualities from F to treble bable. October 18.
Liverpool Coarse Salt.
400 bds. Liverpool coarse Salt, on board the Schooner Polly and Eliza, at Lawrason's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason & Fowle, Who have also received by said Schooner from Boston, 8 hogsheads retailing Molasses; 50 barrels New England Rum, 150 boxes mould and dipt Candles; 20 do. Chocolate 15 do. Cod, Fillets, 10 casks fresh Raisins, 20 boxes do. Muscadel ditto. 2 chests Imperial Tea. IN STORE; Beerboon Currants, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas, First quality Russia, heavy and light Raven Duck, American Sewing Twine, Havana Segars, of a superior quality, Dipt Candles, Chocolate, N. E. Rum, in hogsheads and barrels, Pork, 1 cask double refined Loaf Sugar, 6000 lbs. Sheet Lead, &c. Cash will be given for 150 barrels Corn. Apply as above. January 14.
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female. Enquire of the Printer. January 16.
A NEW NOVEL.
Just Published by CITTON and STEWART, and for sale at their store, [Price one Dollar 75 CENTS.] Fleewood; The New Man of Feeling. By William Godwin. September 18.

To the Editors of the Federal Gazette.
A friend in Washington has furnished me with the inclosed translations of diplomatic papers now in circulation at that city, with liberty of giving them publicity here; you may, if agreeable, insert them in your useful paper.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Baltimore, 23d January, 1806.
A translation from the French of the Marquis de Casa Yrujo's circular, addressed to the different foreign ministers accredited near the United States.
Philadelphia, January 21, 1806.
SIR, The want of correctness which appears to prevail throughout the article, relative to Spain, of the message which the president of the United States sent to congress on the 3d instant, compelled me to transmit on the 6th of said month, to the secretary of state, the note of which I have the honor of inclosing to you a translated copy. The extreme publicity given to said message, as well as to the documents relative to the above-mentioned article, sent to Congress some time after, caused me to hope that government, from the ostensible purity of its intentions, would also have published my note, as its publication would have tended to present the affairs in question under their true point of view. I have been waiting in silence for more than forty days in expectation of this act of justice, but I have waited for it in vain; and as no hopes any longer remain of seeing it verified, I have thought it my duty sir, to transmit you a copy of this document, for the information of your court, with the object, that whatever may have been the light under which the president of the United States may have thought proper to present the conduct of Spain, it may be known that the king my master, in his political relations with the United States, has always manifested that good faith, so well known, which is the true character of his government, acting towards them always with justice, and very often with generosity.
Accept, sir, the sentiments of my high consideration, with which I have the honor to be, your most obedient humble servant.
(Signed) THE MARQUIS OF CASA YRUJO. P. S. I authorise you, sir, to give copies not only of my note, but even of the present letter.
[TRANSLATION.]
Philadelphia, 6th December, 1805.
SIR, The zeal with which I have endeavored to preserve the harmony and good understanding between Spain and the United States, has caused me to read with particular regret, the article of the president's message, sent to congress the 3d instant, respecting the political relations between the United States and the king my master. As in the exposition to which I allude, there exist in my opinion several mistakes of a delicate and important tendency, altho' I render to the president due justice, in regard to the motives which may have caused this apparent want of correctness, yet my character, imposes on me the task of entering into an examination of some of his assertions, and of demonstrating that either from the want of exact information, or owing to defective translations, they appear in some cases not altogether correct.
In the article of the president's message relative to Spain, after maintaining that the negotiations for the settlement of the existing differences had not had a satisfactory issue he says:
"Spoiliations during the former war, for which she had formerly acknowledged herself responsible, have been refused to be compensated, but on conditions effecting other claims, in no wise connected with them. Yet the same practices are renewed in the present war, and are already of great amount."
It is very well known that in a state of war, there exists and will probably ever exist, a certain abuse of force confided to subaltern hands. Even the United States themselves have not been an exception to this general rule, and during the short period of hostilities with France, in the year seventeen hundred and ninety-eight, notwithstanding no privateers were armed and that their protecting forces consisted only of a small number of frigates neutrals experienced from them many injuries, well authenticated by the numerous claims on this government by the injured powers, principally on the part of Denmark and Sweden.
Probably there might have existed last year some abuses of this nature, although
very rare on the part of the royal navy of Spain, but the king my master animated by that love of justice which characterises him, authorised his principal secretary of state to sign a convention with the American minister near his person, in which were stipulated reciprocal compensations for damages and injuries their respective subjects and citizens might have sustained from officers or individuals of either, contrary to the right and laws of nations. This stipulation similar to that of the same nature in the treaty of friendship, navigation and limits, concluded in seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and scrupulously complied with by my sovereign, would now have had the same effect by the ratification of the convention, had not an article been inserted therein tending to impose on Spain the obligation of a responsibility both detrimental and important in its results, as well as unsupported by reason and justice under existing circumstances.
My court has in a direct manner as well as through me, repeatedly manifested to the American government its readiness to carry the said stipulation into effect, whenever the article in the same convention relative to the above mentioned responsibility, should either be suppressed or altered in a manner more conformable to justice, and has been so far from refusing to satisfy said compensations on account of other claims in no wise connected with them, that it was precisely because they are connected that the said convention has not been carried into effect, as was and still is the wish of the king my master.
It is true that the two subjects by their nature are not connected with each other in themselves, but it is also true, that this connection is very great, when we consider that an endeavor is made to form out of these two things, distinct in themselves, component parts of the same whole; thereby placing the king, my master, under the disagreeable dilemma of either refusing to ratify a stipulation which he conceives to be just, and therefore wishes to fulfil, or else of taking on himself a responsibility, more or less direct, in favor of the United States to which it is well proved they have no right to pretend.
In regard to what concerns the new stipulations, I can assure you, sir, few are those that can strictly merit this denomination on the part of Spanish vessels, as many of the captures, which so frequently figure in the American papers, arise either from acts of contraband, or from a want of having on board the documents required by the treaty of 1795, or even from other circumstances which the captains and owners of said prizes will take good care to conceal; besides, on this head, the citizens of the United States would receive that justice which they have already experienced on the same subject, in virtue of the treaty of 1795. I cannot but observe, that although I had the honor of communicating to you, sir, two months ago, that the strictest injunctions had been given by the king, my master, not to interrupt the navigation of the American citizens, when employed in lawful trade, no mention is made by the president of this circumstance, as highly important in its effects towards the American commerce, as it is necessary to demonstrate his just and pacific intentions.
Without any view to recrimination, I find it necessary to observe, that although the violations of the rights of neutrals are infinitely more frequent and extensive on the part of England, whose vessels of the royal navy have almost continually blockaded the ports of the United States, and what is more, when this power daily establishes new principles on the rights of neutrals, which, in reality, tend to undermine and annihilate them—the name of Great Britain is no where to be found in the columns of the president's message.
The circumstances in themselves would not authorize any animadversions on my part were it not for a most essential one which immediately affects the interests of the king my master—I allude to the many thousand American sailors violently forced from the shelter of the flag which ought to protect them, and compelled to fight on board of British ships of war, against the subjects of the king, my master. I cannot but call the attention of the government of the United States towards such a conduct, that in their wisdom, they may adopt the necessary measures to correct an abuse which at the same time that it violates their neutrality is extremely prejudicial to Spain.
The president adds, 'On the Mobile, our commerce passing through that river continues to be obstructed by military duties and vexatious researches.' Altho' this assertion is not accompanied by any obser-
vation whatever, which might cause it to be viewed as a national offence. I must observe, that according to my information, the duties on imports and exports are very moderate only 6 per cent,* that every power has a right to regulate as they please these objects within the boundaries of their jurisdiction, and this exercise of sovereignty is practised by the American government at Fort Stoddert; that is, within their lines, without any pretensions on the part of Spain to interfere in their regulations. But even admitting it may be troublesome, it never surely can be pretended as a national offence.
He afterwards says—"Propositions for adjusting amicably the boundaries of Louisiana have not been acceded to." This assertion is not strictly correct; for it is, and always has been the wish as well as the intention of Spain, to adjust amicably the limits of Louisiana; but however friendly (amicable) may have been her disposition towards it, she cannot sacrifice thereto either the dignity or rights of her crown; so that it was not, as the president supposes owing to the want of a desire of adjusting amicably, that this business was not concluded; but rather from the nature of the proposals, which were in themselves inadmissible. The paragraph continues—
"While the right is unsettled, we have avoided to change the state of things, by taking new posts, or strengthening ourselves in the disputed territories, in the hope that the other power would not, by a contrary conduct, oblige us to meet their example, and endanger conflicts of authority, the issue of which may not easily be controuled; but in this hope we have now reason to lessen our confidence."
In truth, I cannot comprehend what the president can call unsettled right; and still less, if he wishes to apply it to that part of West Florida comprehended within the Mississippi, Iberville, Lakes, and the river Perdido. The right of this territory cannot be considered as unsettled or doubtful; for independent of that right arising from actual possession and from the treaty of retrocession of Louisiana to France, there is another conclusive circumstance, well known to the American government, which ought and must dispel every doubt, if any could ever exist on this subject. The most distinguished civilians agree, that the true interpreters of a treaty, doubtful in any of its clauses or expressions, are the contracting parties themselves, when this can be obtained. Spain and France, who were the contracting parties in the treaty of retrocession, on which is founded that of sale, of the 30th of April, from whence the pretensions of the American government emanate, have explained it in the manner already known to you, sir; namely, that it was not the intention of Spain to cede to France more than she had received from her, as the title and word retrocession made use of therein, clearly imply; and that France never would have pretended or hoped to obtain one inch of land east of the Mississippi, Iberville, and the Lakes. The true intention of the contracting parties being thus expressly manifested, I shall content myself by copying a single paragraph from Vattel, among many other similar ones which I could produce from other civilians, in support of the rights of the king, my master on this subject. In paragraph 274 of "The Interpretation of Treaties," Vattel says—"When we manifestly see what is the sense that agrees with the intention of the contracting powers, it is not permitted to turn their words to a contrary meaning. The intention sufficiently known furnishes the true matter of the convention, of what is promised and accepted, demanded and granted. To violate the treaty, is to go contrary to the intention sufficiently manifested, rather than against the terms in which it is conceived; for the terms are nothing without the intentions throughout to dictate them." According to this, the position taken by the president, in the said paragraph of his message, that the right (no doubt alluding to the territorial right) was doubtful or unsettled, is inadmissible, and of course all the inductions and consequences he draws from this supposition, fall completely to the ground. Besides, whatever alteration or change might have taken place in the territories of his Catholic majesty could never have been, as I have had the honor to inform you, sir, but the effects of a new plan of frontiers, which the retrocession of Louisiana would of course render necessary; or else it might proceed from the circumstance of Spain's being engaged in a war with England, but never with a view to disturb the
* Note.—It is necessary to remark that the navigation of the Mobile, which appears to furnish the president a motive of complaint, is enjoyed by the Americans, in consequence of a gracious indulgence on the part of Spain; as no right does yet exist, to navigate the waters of that river within the boundaries of Spain, who holds exclusively that right grounded on sovereign possession, on the opinions of the most celebrated civilians, and supported by the very principles established by the American government, through the medium of their attorney general, Bradford, in the case of the prize Grange, then on the waters of the river Delaware. After this, it is necessary to confess, that the animadversions of the president upon this head are as unjust as they are impolitic.
peace and good understanding between Spain and the United States.
The president continues saying "Inroads have recently been made into the territories of Orleans and the Mississippi; our citizens have been seized and their property plundered in the very parts of the former, which had been actually delivered up by Spain, and this by the regular officers and soldiers of that government."
Although I have not on this subject more information than that received thro' the American newspapers, whose accounts cannot be supposed very impartial, nevertheless supposing them correct in all their extent, from those I have received, it is neither proved, nor do I think it possible to believe, that the officers and soldiers of the king, my master, have crossed the American line, to commit within the jurisdiction of the U. States the pretended insults. The first example of these inroads was given by several American citizens, who, in August, 1804, penetrated through the territory of Baton Rouge and aided by the brother Kempers, and other malcontents of the Spanish side, made an attempt to surprise and render themselves masters of the fort of Baton Rouge, and actually arrested some magistrates and other persons of note. On this subject I had the honor of speaking and writing to you, sir, in due time, but I am hitherto without the least answer. If the seizing of American citizens ("our citizens have been seized") has any reference to the arrest of the Kempers, I must in the first place declare, that according to my late information these Kempers are not American citizens, because when they settled themselves in the Spanish territory, they became subjects of the king, and of course had lost their rights as American citizens; and in the second, that the arrest of these persons, according to a letter from Natchez, of the 8th October last, published in the United States Gazette, of Philadelphia, was effected by negroes, mulattoes and American citizens, who, no doubt, expected some recompence, delivered them within the Spanish lines, from whence it appears some Spanish soldiers took charge of to conduct them to Baton Rouge. It is true, that it has also been said, that a part of a company of cavalry, commanded by a certain captain Jones, had entered another part of the line and had conducted themselves in a violent and improper manner, towards two families; but should this account be true, I can assure you, sir, that the government of the United States shall receive due satisfaction from Spain, the reputation of whose government is too well established, to believe it can in any manner be privy to, or approve of acts, as far beneath its character, as they are useless in their effects. Incidents of this nature often happen on the frontiers of every country, and they only deserve attention when they receive the sanction of the government of the aggressors, or when in such cases, due satisfaction is refused.
I have gone over, step by step, the article of the president's message which relates to Spain, and I have endeavored to present with candor and truth, altho' in a cursory manner, whatever may give correct ideas on its nature and tenor. Having fulfilled this duty incumbent on my situation, permit me to offer you, sir, the sentiments of high consideration, with which I have the honor to be,
El Marques de Casa Yrujo. JAMES MADISON, Esq.
APPEAL.
The following interesting article has lately been printed in the German language and circulated on the continent.
"England has not provoked the bloody contest which now extends over the whole continent of Europe; and if she has patiently and silently endured so long the cruel and unjust accusations heaped upon her by France, it is because she conceived it unbecoming her dignity to notice assertions destitute of proof, and conveyed in terms of insulting, self-arrogated superiority. At a moment, however, when her troops are about to join those of other nations, equally as herself outraged by the unjust menaces and aggressions of France, she conceives it was no longer prudent in her to delay exposing to all Europe, but chiefly to France itself, the undisguised causes which have induced her to call forth the loyalty of her inhabitants, and the valor of her troops. These causes originate not in ambitious views on her part, or as France would have it, in perfidious violation of treaties, because those treaties were found to militate against her interests; but in the deep designing restless ambition of a man, whose sole occupation seems to be conquest, and whose every action testifies disregard to the common observance among men."
"When England, penetrated with a proper sense of the miseries a long and doubtful war had entailed upon her inhabitants, consented to accept even a disadvantageous peace, she prepared with fidelity to execute every article of the treaty, and the most undeniable proof of her sincerity was given by a complete dismantling of her ships, and a general disbanding of her troops; all the warlike stores were sold without reserve, and even the barracks were unfurnished of every article of use or comfort. Such was the actual state of Great Britain a very few months after the

FOR SALE,
(If applied for immediately)
The Brig Friendship;
She flows 800 barrels Flour, and is well calculated for the West India trade, having a deep waist, suitable for carrying lumber. If not sold in 5 days, a freight will be taken.
For terms apply to
Faxon, Metcalf & Co.
Who have received by said brig, from Boston, and offer for Sale,
 200 bbls. coarse Liverpool Salt,  11 bbls. Molasses, suitable for retailing,  50 bbls. Boston Beef,  40 do. Pork,  6 bbls. New England Rum.  250 nets Hingham boxes,  5 boxes Cod Fish,  200 reams Wrapping Paper, 
They have also on hand,
 20 barrels salt caught Mackerel,  6 pipes Holland Gin,  4 do. French Brandy,  40 bbls. N. E. Rum,  40 tons Plaister Paris,  2 bbls. Molasses. 
And a general assortment of Boots and Shoes , which will be disposed of on moderate terms.
January 25.
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JOHN WATTS,
Fairfax-street, opposite Mr. JOHN JANNEY's, has received via Baltimore,
A Handsome assortment of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
Which he will sell low for cash, or on short credit. Sit, to punctual customers.
 Superfine Cloths and Cassimers,  Winfar Velveteen,  Patent Cord and Patent Cord Waistcoating,  Fancy Molekins and Florentines,  Silk Plush and Velvets,  Sewing Silk, Twist and Thread,  Leno and Dragoona Mull Cloaks,  Gentlemen's White and Black Silk Hose,  Do. do. do. Gloves,  Do. do. do. Spun do.  Do. York Fan and Doe-skin do.  Ladies' White and Black Hose,  Do. Extra long Silk Gloves and Mitts,  Do. do. Wash Leather & Riding Gloves,  Sattins, Lutestrings and Persians,  Lutestring and Sattin Ribbons,  Laces and Edgings,  London Hats,  Rose and Luffel Blankets,  Silk Rugs and Caddows,  Carpeting and Carpeting,  German Osnabrigs,  Dowlasies and Bedticking,  Silk and Cotton Suspenders,  Imperial and Young Hyson Teas,  Clover Seed and Seine Twine, &c. &c. 
Oct. 24
end.
TO BE LET,
FOR A TERM OF YEARS,
MOUNT-EAGLE,
The beautiful COUNTRY-SEAT of the late Lord Fairfax—containing
ABOUT two hundred and twenty-nine and an half acres of Land, bounded on one side by Hunting-Creek. Upon the premises there is every necessary convenience requisite for the accommodation of a genteel family, viz. Mansion-House, Kitchen, Laundry, Smoke House, Stable and Carriage-House, a good Garden enclosed, &c. Possessing all the advantages of a most diversified and extensive prospect, healthiness of situation and proximity to Alexandria; it must be considered as one of the most desirable places of residence in this part of the country.—Apply to William Herbert, Esq. of this town, or to the Subsriber near Patuxent iron-works, Prince George's county, Maryland.
John Carlyle Herbert.
January 16.
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ON the 21 day of January next, an ACADEMY will be opened in this place for the reception of Students, under the direction of the Reverend Mr. SNYDER, assisted by one or more Ushers.
This Gentleman has conducted different Academies for the space of several years past, with great credit: his deportment is consonant to his station, and to the accomplishments of a scholar he adds the happy facility of exciting in his pupils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cultivate their mental improvements.
In this institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages: the English language grammatically: Geography, History, Elocution; the various branches of the Mathematics; Writing; Arithmetic and Book-keeping.
There are few places in our country more advantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this—Its situation is very elevated and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessaries of life are cheap and may easily be procured. The strictest attention will be paid to the morals of the Students both in and out of school.
The terms of tuition will be; for the Latin and Greek languages, including Geography, &c. 25 dollars; for the Mathematics 20 dollars; Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 14 dollars per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire-wood.
Centreville, Dec. 14.
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Valuable Lands and Negroes, FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber desirous of disposing of his distant property, so as to bring his affairs more within his reach and management, offers for sale the following lands and negroes, at prices so reduced as to claim the attention of persons wishing to invest money in such property, viz.
CHATHAM, that elegant and highly improved seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River, directly opposite the town of Fredericksburg, containing about eleven hundred acres, four hundred of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the rest in cultivation, and pleasure grounds—The land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it has been highly manured, and the whole of it well adapted to the culture of grain, small grain, and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will attest. The house and offices are of brick, and on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in front containing four acres, laid off with taste and well planted with the choicest fruit trees, now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest trees and shrubs of almost every description.—There is on the estate adjoining the river, a grist-mill built of free stone, containing the modern machinery and two pair of stones, one of them French Burrs—It commands a large country custom, is well situated for merchant business, and has rented for five hundred dollars per annum exclusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free, which is equal to three hundred dollars more.—There are all necessary out houses, for either convenience or luxury, such as ice-house, spring-house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all these advantages and expensive improvements, this property is offered at a price which the lands alone ought to command. There are also some valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Clark's, about two miles below Chatham, on the north bank of the Rappahannock river, and within view of the town of Fredericksburg, containing upwards of four hundred acres. About one hundred and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahannock river bottom in cultivation, and is well adapted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the residue is in wood, surrounding a height, which furnishes a beautiful site for building.
Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, adjoining Stafford court house, containing upwards of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and Richmond counties, containing upwards of two thousand acres, on which there are also several tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts, as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, on the banks of the Potomac, in King George county, on which there are a comfortable dwelling house, store and tobacco inspection ware house. Few situations combine more advantages, it being an excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the two first of which are at present kept there. The houses have lately been put in good repair, and the buildings alone will rent for three hundred dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild fowl.
Also, a valuable Scite for a Mill, with 50 acres of Land adjoining, in King George county, and not far distant from the last mentioned tract. There has been a mill here for many years which has lately gone to decay, the dam is substantial and entire, and the situation for a country mill not equalled in that neighborhood, commanding a very extensive custom; the land is covered with cedar, which alone renders it very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of Fredericksburg.
Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NEGROES, of different ages, sizes and description. A sale of them by families will be preferred; to effect this they will be offered at a reduced price. As a part of these Negroes are at present attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of that property may be accommodated with any number of them, as well as stock of every description.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia, Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be received in payment for any part of this property at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as the Subscriber unable to attend to property so distant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his Ravensworth estate, containing from 2 to 400 acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farmers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant from Alexandria, George Town, and the City of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike road now building from Alexandria to the upper country.
William Fitzhugh.
October 10.
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NOTICE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES and HARNESS, in the neatest and strongest manner; and hopes, by attention and industry, to give satisfaction to those who may please to employ him.
Andrew Haies,
Prince-street, opposite the Potomac Bank.
Jan. 6.
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VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST,
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Billious Pills.
THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Billious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholics, Colicovenals, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Billious Pills, or, Family Phyic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colic's and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrheas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti billious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scrobutic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir: Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale, A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials, Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen
March 27.
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For SALE or to RENT.
I will Sell or Rent the following VALUABLE PROPERTY in Alexandria and its vicinity, viz.
20 Acres of Land, situated on the north side of the turnpike road leading to Little River, one mile from the corporation of Alexandria; about 14 acres are enclosed. There is on the premises a good dwelling house 24 feet by 18, two stories high, with a kitchen and cellar underneath, granary, stable, and cow-house, with a good garden. The land is adapted for grain, corn, or small grain. This place may be well worth the attention of the gardener, butcher, tanner, or distiller; as there is a never-failing branch of water runs through the centre of the land and close to the dwelling: it is remarkable for good air and a healthy situation.
A Lot of Land, on the south side of Duke-street, in West-End, not far from the stone bridge; containing three fourths of an acre, with the privilege of taking in part of the streets till called for, (now enclosed.) This lot corners on Duke and George-streets, running back to Wolfe-street. The improvements on said lot are a two story framed house, 24 feet by 18, kitchen 16 feet by 12, bake house 28 feet by 12, built with brick, stable hip roofed, capable of containing six horses, a double brick built necessary with a pigeon house on the top, all well finished and in good repair, with a pump of good water in the yard; back of the yard there is an excellent garden well paled and in good cultivation; in short there is every convenience for a genteel family:
A L S O,
I will sell my Right, on the lower end of Prince-street, in Alexandria, now occupied by Mr. John Limerick. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living at West-End.
Michael O'Meara.
January 25.
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NOTICE.
WHEREAS a note of hand said to be mine, to Dennis Foley, for forty dollars, dated in the year 1791, has been formerly in the possession of Elizabeth Foley, and lately conveyed, or given, by the said Elizabeth Foley to Eleanor Foley, the supposed heir to Dennis Foley: This is to give notice, caution, and forewarn all and every person or persons, from taking an assignment or purchasing the aforesaid note, as I have satisfied Eleanor Foley in the presence of Col. George Deneale, chief clerk of the county court of Alexandria and district of Columbia, that the said note is invalid and erroneous—as I have a receipt in full from Dennis Foley, against all dues, debts and demands, dated several years after said note.
Michael O'Meara.
January 25.
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RICHARD H. HENDERSON
Takes the liberty of stating that he has changed his residence from Dumfries to Leesburg, with the intention of pursuing the practice of LAW in the counties of Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William, and of attending the District Court of Hay-Market. He will also engage in collections with diligence and attention.
January 24.
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Boarding-House Opened
By the Subscriber, in Prince-street, In the house lately occupied by Thomas Paton, between the dwelling house of Dr. Dick and Mr. Hodgson's store—where a few genteel boarders may be accommodated—with or without lodging. Apply to
William King.
November 1.
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TO RENT,
The Dwelling HOUSE at present occupied by William Sanford—The house is a commodious and handsomely situated, with every necessary out house, and has a handsome garden in high cultivation. Apply to
Mr. Thomas Preston, or Thomas Sanford.
October 25.
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JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART, (Price one Dollar.)
A new edition with modern improvements on the ART OF COOKERY,
MADE PLAIN AND EASY
By Mrs. GLASS.
1st. Containing directions how to roast, boil and dress to perfection, every thing necessary to be found up to table.
2d. Directions for Soups, Broths, Puddings, Pies, Gravies, Sauces, Hatches, Fricassees, Ragouts, Pickles, Cakes, Jellies, Preserving, &c. &c. With a modern bill of fare for every month in the year.
There is no work on this subject more complete than the above. It is also the most modern as the Edition from which this was taken, was published in London, May 1804, and contains all the improvements in the art up to that time, leaving out many superfluous dishes, and substituting others more useful.
December 20.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.