Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-06-16 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
(Vol. VII.)
TUESDAY, JUNE, 16, 1807.
[No. 1937.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, A variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
For N. York & Rhode-Island
The Schooner H I R A M , I. L. Valentin master. At Irwin's wharf—For freight or passage apply to the captain on board LEWIS DEBLOIS . June 10. d
FREIGHT WANTED
For Boston or any Northern Port, For Schooner ELIZA , James Welden, Master, 800 barrels burthen. For terms apply to W. YEATON , Ramsay's Wharf. June 9. d
FOR SALE
A likely Negro Girl, about 11 years of age. Apply to the Printer. June 3.
142 bds. of MOLASSES , 5 puncheons RUM , 100 bds. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young . May 25. 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
SPANISH HIDES , First quality Porto-Rico GREEN COFFEE , and St. Croix SUGARS , Just received, per Schooner Fame , from St. Thomas— FOR SALE, BY  Richard Veitch & Co. April 25. 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 bds. good Sugar, 10 bds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean . March 27. 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
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. d
For Sale at Public Auction,
(IN FEE) On Saturday, the twentieth day of the present month, at 11 o'clock, That Valuable Property, on Washington street, near King street. A CREDIT of 4, 10 & 16 months will be given, and the property divided into lots to suit those inclined to purchase.
John Gadsby.
June 12 dts Corn, Wheat, &c. for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust made to me by Richard B. Lee, Esq. of Fairfax county, to secure to Ellicott, Campbell and Wheeler, the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, I will offer at public auction, on SATURDAY, the 20th of June next, for ready cash, at the plantation of the said R. B. Lee, on which he now lives, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
TO WIT: All the Wheat of last crop which grew on the said farm, supposed to be 2000 bushels. All the Wheat of last crop which grew on his Longly estate, near the falls of Potomac supposed 1500 bushels. 500 barrels Indian Corn, upon the said two estates. 30 Horses and Mules, upon the two estates, and 50 head of neat Cattle. The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue until all is sold or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the said claim.
Edmund I. Lee.
May 19. dts
Public Sale of Lands.
On Saturday the 27th day of June next, will be sold at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, at 12 o'clock, of that day—By virtue of a decree of the honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, on 5 and 12 months credit, the following tracts of land to wit:
One Tract or parcel of Land, lying in the county of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of the late Col. Charles Broadwater, containing about 300 acres.
One other Tract of Land, in the county of Montgomery, on the waters of Piney River and Paint Creek, branches of the Kenawha, granted by the commonwealth of Virginia to Nicholas Hannah, containing 960 acres. Also,
One other Tract of Land, in the county of Hampshire, in the state of Virginia, formerly granted to Bryan Bruin, and by him sold to John Pankake, containing 482 acres. The above mentioned lands were, by the last will and testament of Robert Alexander, deceased, devised to his son Robert, and are now sold to satisfy a debt due to George Chapman, junior.
Thomas Swann, George Deneale, Edmund I. Lee, Comrs. d
May 26. d
JUST LANDING,
From Charleston, 20 tierces fresh RICE , and five bales of COTTON , which is said to be of the first quality—and are for sale by Mordecai Miller . June 10. d
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  59 boxes white and brown Sugars  7800 lbs. Coffee  150 boxes Segars  9 tons Fustic  6 do. Logwood 
June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
WANTED
A NUMBER of good Working Men—also Horses and Carts to work on the public road between the poor house and Alexandria—Apply to John Gadsby . June 6.
Just Received, And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART Carr's Stranger in Ireland. Price One Dollar.
MEDIC SALE
On TUESDAY, 16th Instant, At 4 o'clock, P. M. will be offered for sale, on the premises, on a credit of nine, twelve, and eighteen months, for negotiable notes, with approved endorsers—
A valuable Lot of Ground, situate on Patrick and King-streets, and binding on the former 100 feet, and on the latter 48 feet. A three story brick house has been erected on this property which is at present in an unfinished state within. It binds on King-street nearly opposite to Davey Day's. For further particulars enquiry may be made of the subscriber, before, or on the day of sale.
J. H. Hoof.
June 12. d
GASPARD LIONI,
FROM BALTIMORE, As his stay in town will be but short, has opened at ISAAC ROBBINS and Co's. store, and offers for sale,
 TEN pieces coarse Linens  Ten do. German White Rolls  Twelve do. Britannias  Six do. Bed-Ticking  Four do. Muslin  Half dozen Silk Umbrellas  One box Hair Powder  Two baskets Sweet Oil in large bottles  Two boxes Martinique Cordials  Two casks Old Haut Brion Claret.  One do. White Grape Vinegar  One hogshead soft-shelled Almonds  One barrel English Walnuts  Twenty boxes Muscatel Raisins  Three do. Vermichelle  Two do. Figs  Four quarter chests Young Hyson Tea  Coffee in barrels and bags  Philadelphia Mustard  Pepper  Old Gruyere Cheese  Best Spanish Segars  Dimijohns, &c. 
June 11. diw
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 earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores.  50 boxes and half boxes Prunes.  100 sacks stoved 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.
JUST RECEIVED,
 AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER,  120 boxes Mould & Dip CANDLES  1000 pieces yellow NANKEENS  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
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 hds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof  10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do.  3 do. New-England do.  5 pipes Holland GIN  2 do. country do.  1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine of a superior quality  4 quarter casks do. do.  3 do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 
6000 bushels Lisbon SALT.
January 1
Joseph M c Guire
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
Nich. Hington,
Fairfax-street, between Prince & Duke-streets,
HATH in addition to his former stock, just received an assortment of Glass Tumblers of all sizes preserve glasses jelly glasses, chimney ornaments, blue printed Lincens of all sizes, a few sets of gilt tea ware, market baskets, &c. and a number of other articles.
ON HAND,
Fresh London Mustard by the pound; all kind of garden tools and seeds; best rapped snuff, and Lee's Patent Medicines. June 13. 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 Copperas  5 pipes Cogniac Brandy  10 bds. 4th proof Jamaica  20 barrels N. E. Rum  25 barrels Whiskey  10 bales Cotton  5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards  12 boxes Tin Plates. 
AND IN STORE,
11 hds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 26. 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
Plaster Paris—afloat.
70 tons Plaster Paris, on board the sch'r. Agness, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf—and for sale by
Lawrason and Fowle.
Said schooner will take a few hundred barrels on freight for BOSTON, if immediate application is made. May 19. d
Exuma Salt---afloat.
Just received, by WADSWORTH and BUTLER , per brig Martha , 3500 bushels coarse EXUMA SALT —which they will sell low, from on board. April 29. d
LUMBER YARD.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has established a LUMBER YARD , adjoining Colonel Ramsay's wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of the best materials in that line, and will sell low for cash or on a short credit.
James McGuire.
May 6. N. B. He continues the House-Joiner's business, and from his knowledge in that line, will pay particular attention to any orders for Lumber that he may receive. FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT.
SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting 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, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice. For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS . April 29. d

Mr. Hay asked how the court was to be satisfied of the contents of any paper, before it was read to them. An affidavit might contain both the proof of the overact, and of a traitorous design. Was such a paper as this to be read under the decision of the court? Or how was the court to know, whether a paper might not contain some proof of the overact satisfactory to them, unless they had an opportunity of inspecting that paper?
Mr. Wickham. These gentlemen talk of delay; and yet they would produce to this court whole masses of evidence that are perfectly irrelevant to the present question. They declare that they will not pursue our advice; and that we were the last persons whom they would take for counsellors. Sir, we do not ask them. All that we want is, that they would pursue the strict principles of law and evidence. One of the best rules of evidence is the order of evidence. If a man is charged with a crime, must not the deed itself exist, before any testimony is produced as to the intention, with which it is done? I hope that no testimony will be offered to be introduced, before the overact itself shall be produced; and I call upon this court to enforce the strict order of evidence.
Mr. Burr observed, that in point of fact it was very immaterial to him whether this affidavit was read or not; that what he particularly wanted, was, that the great principles of evidence should be laid down, which would be equally applicable to this and to all other affidavits. He consented that the court might have this deposition read, if they thought proper.
Mr. Hay. This deposition will prove that it was one of A. Burr's objects to seize upon Mexico: then if we can prove by some other evidence that this object was connected with an attack upon the U. S. is not this deposition of material importance in this point of view? If both must be proved, does it make any difference which we begin with? If a conspiracy has been planned, of a misdemeanor and of treason so strongly combined, that they are made to go on together, and the accomplishment of the one facilitates the accomplishment of the other, is it not of material consequence to prove the misdemeanor? I have not myself seen Mr. Taylor or Mr. Albright, but I am credibly informed that they will prove an armed assemblage of men on Blannerhasset's island.
The Chief Justice observed, that if there was no fact, or no overt act of treason, before the court, the court could have nothing to say to the present motion: that if therefore no fact was proved, the court could not hear the prosecution: that he should be extremely sorry to waste the time of the court, and to launch into a variety of irrelevant subject, when there was actually no testimony to prove the overt act itself, and thus to give the court a competent jurisdiction over the case.
Mr. Hay. I am bound, sir, to obey the decision of the court, however much I may lament that decision. I shall certainly acquiesce in their order. If I understand the court—
The Chief Justice said, that he was of opinion, that unless there be a fact to be proved, no testimony ought to be produced. The question before the court was not whether there had been a treasonable intent, but an overt act. That fact itself must be proved, before there can be any treason or any commitment for treason.
General Wilkinson's affidavit was accordingly put aside. [Here follow the other proceedings, which we have already journalized: the production of Taylor and Albright's testimony; and of Dubas' deposition, which last was finally rejected by the court.]
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. TUESDAY, JUNE 16.
MR. SNOWDEN. HAVING observed among your useful communications an enquiry respecting the destruction caused by the fly, or rather worm, after being injected in the locust tree; am desirous of communicating my own experience. I bored several trees when the sap was rising, of various kinds, where insects were harbouring, so hurtful to both trees and fruit. The hole was bored in the sap near the north or shady side of the tree, with a small tap-borer or large gimblet, slopeways towards the root, about two to four feet from the ground, in which was injected as much of the spirits of turpentine as the hole would contain, making use of a small funnel for convenience, and being plugged up was afterwards repeated as often as it evaporated for several days successively, according to the supposed necessity from appearances. Finding the infusion so obnoxious to insects in general, I tried it on a willow loaded with the long green caterpillar
and the vegetation apparently destroyed; indeed they had become offensive to the smell—a few applications of this injection caused them to fall off in bodies either dead or in a very weak state. Their number was truly astonishing; and the tree very soon recovered a flourishing verdure.
The borer, as I term the worm which does so much mischief to the locust-tree, is no doubt injected by a fly in the spring, as early as the genial warmth animates them, or the egg may be left in the bark the preceding autumn. It would be really worth the attention of the well-wishers to the increase and preservation of this most valuable timber, to eradicate the rough protuberance of the bark as high as could be conveniently reached with a scraper, as early in the spring as possible or during the autumn and winter; previous to either white-washing with lime or plaster, both of which is very nourishing, salutary and preventive, and the expence of trouble very trifling. A portion of the spirits of turpentine or common fish oil infused in the laver, would be highly useful and cause durability to the application. Boring fruit trees in the spring, or sap-rising, and inserting the spirits of turpentine, would disaffect and dislodge the caterpillar and other noxious insects, without ever affecting the fruit or the taste at all, as it evaporates and passes off with the rising vegetation previous to any possible effect of that kind. However this may be partially tried.
The destruction caused particularly to that most valuable fruit the peach, may be greatly prevented by removing the earth from the root for some distance, scraping the gum and other filth in which is contained the insect and egg, substituting round the root either ashes, lime or plaster. This treatment has saved many trees nearly lost, but which have ever since borne excellent fruit. I make no doubt but that the worm which we often find in the peach is engendered at the root, rises with the sap, and incorporates a disease in all its parts; and not as some suppose is injected by visiting insects in nearly a ripe state. Compare the worm at the root with that found in the peach, and you will find them of the same genus: therefore simply keep the roots near the surface from the spurious gum-like effusion caused by the worm in its grubbing state, and both trees and fruit may be preserved.
M. R. If this could be procured, a little brushed on the main root where the disease generates, previous to either plaster, lime, &c. would be highly useful, as nothing is more obnoxious to worms and grubs in general. It has been repeatedly tried with success, to take a sponge or woollen mop bound to the end of a pole and dipped in spirits of turpentine. This has effectually destroyed those caterpillar nests within reach, especially by the application being made in the morning before they scatter.
Gen. VICTOR LEOPOLD BERTHIER, Chief of the First Corps of the French Army, and one of the Commanders of the Legion of Honour, died at Paris, on the 24th March, after a month's illness.
Remarks of the London Courier of the 17th April on Bonaparte's message:
Paris papers have arrived to the 12th; Dutch to the 14th, and Hamburg to the 4th. Intelligence more important as well as more graceful has not been received for some time than that which is contained in these papers. We now see the beneficial effects of the noble resistance made by Russia, in the altered language of Bonaparte, in the difficulties in which he proves himself to be involved, and in the fresh measures he is obliged to have recourse to. That willing instrument of tyranny, the senate, has been convoked and a message from Bonaparte laid before them with the report of the minister of war enforcing the necessity of calling out immediately the conscription of 1808. The conscription of 1807 has not been called out more than 4 months, and yet he feels himself obliged to call out the conscription of 1808; an incontrovertible proof is thus afforded of the losses his armies have sustained in the conflicts with the Russians, and of the inadequacy of his present force to achieve anything decisive against an enemy, whom, not three months ago, he loaded with every epithet of scorn and contempt. In order however to remove the idea of this fresh levy being necessary to repair the losses he has sustained, he states the amount of men killed in all the battles, from the battle of Jena to the battle of Eylau, to be no more than 14,000 men!!! Credat! yet with a loss so trifling in comparison, with that of the power opposed to him, whose armies, he says, have either been annihilated or dispersed; after having, as he says, taken upwards of 800 pieces of cannon on the field of battle, sent 4000 to France, and made upwards of 200,000 men prisoners; after these successes, he finds his force insufficient, tho' he states it to be not 30,000 less than it was when he began the contest with Prussia & Russia, whose armies were then entire, and who in prisoners alone have since sustained a loss of 200,000 men! Another motive which he argues is,
that England has resolved upon an extraordinary levy of 200,000 men. But the real causes of his calling out the conscription, we may be sure, are the losses he has sustained; the success of our operations against Turkey, and the increasing difficulties by which he is surrounded—He endeavors to reconcile the people of France, who hold the conscription in the highest detestation, by saying that the new conscripts shall not enter into the fatigues of war, but be permitted to remain at home till they are instructed in military manœuvres. But the people know him too well to rely upon his promises—when once the levies are raised, he will order them off to the armies without any regard to the terms or pledges upon which they were raised. The altered language of Bonaparte is another proof of the difficulties of his situation. He now offers peace to England, to Russia and to Prussia; and he who was to reconquer in Poland, all the Spanish, French, and Dutch colonies taken by us, and to establish the freedom of the seas, is ready to give back Berlin to the king of Prussia, restore the eight millions of Germans conquered by him to their tranquility, and to make peace with us and Russia on the terms offered last summer. Not a word is said of re-establishing the kingdom of Poland.
Brest and Antwerp have been declared in a state of siege—for what reason? Great discontent is said to prevail in the interior of France, particularly in Brittany.
COURT OF VICE-ADMIRALTY. NASSAU, (N. P.) May 18, 1807. Before the worshipful Henry Moreton Dyer, esq. sole judge and commissary.
SUFFOLK, CROCKER master. Mr. Kerr on behalf of the captors prayed for condemnation as well upon the sufficiency of the further proofs produced by his party, with respect to the legality of the trade, in which the said ship was engaged, at the time of her capture as upon the ground of the claimants not having produced any of the proofs which they had been directed to do, by the decree of the court in the original cause. When his honor the judge, having heard as well the said further proof produced on the part of the captors, as the petition for condemnation read, and the said counsel thereon finally pronounced against the claim interposed, in the first instance on behalf of Messrs. Baily and Howard and others; and by interlocutory decree, condemned the said ship, her tackle, apparel and furniture, together with all and every, the goods, wares and merchandise, on board of her, laden at the capture aforesaid, as good and lawful prize to the private ship of war Favorite, Richard Barnett, commander.
JOHN MOSHER, master. A further proof case—Mr. Armstrong, solicitor general, exhibited further proofs on the part of Messrs Moses Lappin and John Rogers, of Providence, Rhode Island, with respect to the nature of the importation into the U. States, of the cargo laden on board of said ship, at the time of the capture; which he prayed to be admitted, pronounced sufficient, and that the said ship and her cargo be restored as claimed.
Mr. Kerr prayed that the said further proofs be pronounced insufficient, and the property condemned.
His honor the judge, having heard the said further proofs read, and the arguments of advocates and proctors on both sides hereon, admitted and pronounced the same to be sufficient, in as far as the same related to two boxes of linens, imported by the said Lappin and Rogers, from the Nancy, Joshua Maurau, master, from Trieste, in the gulf of Venice; and by interlocutory decree, directed the said two boxes of linen to be restored to the claimant, for the use of the owners and proprietors thereof; declared the said further proof to be insufficient, in so far as the same related to the general cargo of the said ship John, imported by the said Lappin and Rogers, in the ship Columbia, William Rodman, master, from Amsterdam—pronounced the said ship, her tackle, apparel and furniture, together with all and every the goods, wares and merchandise on board of her laden, at the capture aforesaid (with the exception only of the two boxes of linens aforesaid) to have belonged, at the time of such capture, to enemies of the crown of Great Britain and Ireland, and as such or otherwise subject and liable to confiscation, and by further interlocutory, condemned the same as good and lawful prize to the private ship Fancy, Henry Wood, esquire, commander.
Mr. Armstrong, with all due reverence, protested of a grievance and of appealing; his honor the judge, at petition of Mr. Kerr, directed the sentence to be suspend-
ed, on bail being given to answer the appeal.
On petition of both proctors, commission of appraisement issued.
FOR THE DAILY ADVERTISER.
LINES
Occasioned by the death of the much lamented Master THOMAS DWANN, second son of Thomas Dwan, esq. of Alcanarita.
WHEN team removes the ripen'd man, Like full-ripe corn that seasons give, Pensive we mark the awful plan, Or nature dooming all that live.
If worth and talent grac'd the dead, And finish'd charities of life, Upon his pall kind drops are shed, By neighbor, children, friend, or wife.
Resign'd companions, sigh sincere, In melancholy musings dumb; And in his fate forsook and dear, Their own, perhaps, e're long, to come.
But when in youth's green budding hour, Just as the adolescent germ, Wakens the mind, that wondrous flow'r, To promise fruit that hopes confirm;
When the young boy, illum'd by thought, Fond care and culture well repays; By practising pure precepts, taught, That perfume early deeds of praise;
When duty warm, affections bright, Un sullied by the breath of ill; Attract applause, diffuse delight, And bid exulting virtues thrill;
When smitten fresh as rosebuds blow, Life in its blossom sink's suppres'd; Then keenly grief, more piercing woe, Acuter anguish wrings the breast.
We gaze upon the pallid plant, Dear in its languid budlings coy; It fades—its fleeting grace enchants— It withers—and makes weeping—joy!
The luxury of woe abounds, If spring return with many a show'r; But no green leaf rise o'er the ground, Where our sweet shrub was wont to flow'r!
We keenly feel the father's claim, Touch'd by th' event and nature, yern; He mourns the boy who bore his name, With fond but dignified concern.
But who may fathom, who impart, Maternal woes that shun relief; Unfold the mother's aching heart, A stream of pang, a tide of grief.
Aid me some lovely female mate, Like her compos'd by skill divine; Whose gentle heart and mind dilate, With feelings exquisitely fine;
Model of nuptial worth and joy, To tender grace and goodness dear; Who mourns belov'd her favorite boy, Extended lifeless on the bier!
Lost at the thought, in sorrow's tide, The muse sinks—overcome—by woe; Distracted throws the pen aside, To give her tears an ampler flow!
Just Received, And for Sale by the Subscriber, Fresh Muscadel & Bloom RAISINS in boxes Large French CAPERS, OLIVES, ANCHOVIES, Salad OIL English MUSTARD, and Fine Table SALT in baskets.
Matthew Eakin, Confectioner. N. B. Those who want ICE will please apply as above. June 16 cost
Lately published in this City, AND FOR SALE BY THOMAS SARGENT, ISAAC ROBBINS and HENRY S. EARL:
A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE & MINISTERIAL LABORS OF THE REV. WILLIAM WATERS: Handsomely bound—Price 50 Cents. June 16.
NOW LANDING From the schooner Hiram, captain Valentine, from Charleston, 44 bales Prime Cotton, 25 tierces Fresh Rice. FOR SALE BY L. GILMAN, June 10. cost
To Sell or Rent, Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to Sarah Porter. February 14. 2w

JUST RECEIVED, A fresh supply of Dr. Wheaton's patent  Itch Ointment and Jaundice Bitters, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria. law3m June 9.
Just Received, From Philadelphia, Mr. Murray's fashionable Morocco Slippers. Charles Pascoe. d3i-2aw1m May 26.
TO BE RENTED, THE BRICK STORE & COMPTING HOUSE now occupied by Messrs. Rickett Newton & Co.—ALSO, the vacant STORE adjoining. They are large and convenient and will be rented low. Apply to J. H. HOOK. law July 23.
JUST RECEIVED, Dr. Rees's CYCLOPAEDIA. Vol. 3d. Part 1st and 2d. AND Vol. 4th. Part 1st. Subscribers are requested to send for their copies, which must be paid for on delivery. Robert Gray. May 27.
One Cent Reward. RAN AWAY from the Norfolk Packet, Montezuma, a mulatto boy named John Bell. The above reward will be paid on deli- vering him to me in Norfolk—but no char- ges. Job Palmer. eo3t June 11.
To be Rented, A three story Brick Dwelling and Ware house, 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. eo May 1.
Just Received and for Sale, By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity. They have also for Sale, Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. 2aw January 26.
Notice. WHEREAS the subscriber has obtained letters of administration from the or- phans court for the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, on the personal es- tate of Hugh West, deceased, late of the said county—this is to request all persons who have claims against the said estate to exhibit the same, legally proven, to the subscriber, on or before the 1st day of December next, and all who are indebted are required to make imme- diate payment. Ann West, Adm x . 2aw4w June 1.
NOTICE. ALL those who have any claims or de- mands against the estate of John Dun- lap, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their ac- counts, 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 please to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, } Exr's. William Herbert, } April 6. 3haw
FOR SALE, On advantageous terms, A THREE STORY BRICK WARE- HOUSE, 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 busi- ness.—Apply to Jonah Thompson & Son. 3hawf March 14.
TICKETS, In the Muskingum Bridge Lottery, Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars. For sale at R. Gray's Book-store; Where a scheme of the Lottery may be seen.
FOR SALE, OAK HILL MILL, And two valuable Leases, SITUATED in the county of Fauquier on the great road leading from Ashby's and Manassas's Gaps, in the Blue Ridge, to Alexandria, Falmouth, and Fredericksburg. The mill seat commands a fall of 24 feet in a very constant stream, issuing immedi- ately from the Cobler Mountain, and is im- proved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty- five, three stones high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, six- teen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary run- ning gear and machinery, in perfect repair.— To the mill is attached a lot of twenty acres, in fee simple, on which there is a framed dwelling house, 38 feet by 20 with two rooms, below stairs and two above, an unfinished por- tico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs ris- ing within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water. The leases are for two unexpired lives, con- tain one hundred acres each, and lay adjacent to each other, and to the mill lot. They have on them houses for the reception of tenants, twelve acres of improved timothy meadow, and one hundred and forty acres of inclosed land, adapted for plaster of Paris and red clover, and now in a state of high cultivation. The terms of sale of the above property will be made to suit the convenience of the pur- chaser, to whom will be given an indisputable title. For the terms of sale or a view of the premises, application may be made to Robert Hereford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
A Brewery Establishment FOR SALE. WISHING to quit the brewing business, I offer for sale all my right and inte- rest in that extensive BREWHOUSE which I now occupy. There is an established busi- ness, 1500 barrels having been sold in one season, 2000 might be made—all the work- ing utensils complete, with malt house, kiln, mill, casks, and 300 bushels of malt.—Also a line of wharf extending along the Potomac 150 feet, very suitable for a lumber yard, or to receive flour by water—this may be treated for separately. These premises are held by lease from the Corporation, who are to pay for all improve- ments of stone and brick, at the end of the lease, of which there are ten years unexpired from the 7th September next. One third of the purchase money will be required—for the remainder a liberal credit will be given on sufficient security. For further particulars apply to Thomas Cruse. 3haw1m May 27.
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber in Au- gust last, a negro woman named Tabbs; she is about 35 years of age, of the common size, of a yellowish complexion, long face, high cheek bones, and her eyes sunk in—she understands every kind of house work, wash- ing, nursing, &c. In the latter capacity she has been passing herself in Alexandria, and has said by my authority. There are various circumstances which lead me to believe she has been and is now secreted by her husband Jerry (the property of Joseph Mandeville, ju- nior). He is hired to his father John Mande- ville, as a laborer, and sometimes drives a cart on the streets. Twenty Dollars will be paid if taken in the district, and the above re- ward if taken above 10 miles without, provi- ded that she is so secured that I get her a- gain. All persons are cautioned against harboring or employing said negro, in any capacity whatever. H. ROSE. April 24. [28.] 2aw
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Brentown, Fauquier county, Virginia, on the 26th May, A MULATTO FELLOW named Jesse, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, about 21 or 22 years of age, has been raised a house servant, but has worked in the field for the last three years, he took with him two large coats, country cloth under jacket and panta- loons, a new wool hat, and one pair of laced half-boots, he is a very dressy fellow, and may change his cloathing. I will give the above reward, with all reasonable charges, to any person who will bring him home, or lodge him in any jail so that I get him again. George Sweeney. Brentown, Fauquier county, May 8th. law3w
JUST RECEIVED, 80 chests, boxes and canisters of fresh TEAS, carefully selected, 20 hds. Muscovado SUGARS, 10 hds. MOLASSES, With a general assortment of GROCE- RIES, as usual, For Sale by Roberts & Griffith. June 1. law3w
Public Sale. IN pursuance of a decree of the hon. the U. nited States circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, made between Thomas Lewis, complainant, and the heirs and representatives of David Grif- fith, deceased, defendants, will be sold, on FRIDAY, the third day of July next, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months, with approved secu- rity; a certain piece or parcel of ground in the town of Alexandria, upon the north side of Queen-street, bounding on the old George- Town road and the ground of Butcher & Pat- ton, a plot of which will be at any time shown. The sale will commence at three o'clock in the afternoon on the premises, and deeds will be made to purchasers agreeable to the said decree, by Charles Simms, George Deneale, Thomas Swann. June 3. law4t
Timber Wood, &c. A LARGE quantity of Oak Timber from which bark has been gotten this sea- son, is now for sale in the forest of Washing- ton, and is of the first quality for broad rails and other purposes. Also, large Poplar and Oak Timber for mills, wharf, logs, and ship building, can be furnished in the forest.— Some lots of Wood are laid off and will be sold, with a time allowed for taking it off pro- portioned to the quantity purchased. A Saw-Mill, On the waters of four mile run is finished on a superior construction, and will cut a length of 30 feet. Sawing done at the usual rate, either for those who will furnish timber or in timber from the forest. John Ball, Agent. law3w July 3.
Twenty Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscriber, living in Hardy county, Virginia, on the first instant, a negro man named DICK, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has a down look when spoken to; his father is a freeman in Alexandria, and it is probable he will make that way. Who- ever takes up said negro and secures him in any jail so that I get him again, shall have the above reward. Joseph Van Meter. 2aw2w* June 13.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY the twenty-first day of May, from the subscriber, living in Prince-George's county, Maryland, about 4 miles from Alexandria ferry, Negro NED, and sometimes calls himself EDWARD PLAYF, 30 years old, a small slender-made negro, a blacksmith by trade, and can read and write. He has a bright mulatto woman at Alexandria, called Rachel, for a wife, and has four or five children by her—the woman is or was the property of Miss Contee. I cannot describe his dress as he had a variety of good clothes. Any person apprehending the said negro and securing him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within ten miles from home Ten dollars, if forty miles Thirty Dollars, and if at a greater dis- tance the above reward and all reasonable ex- pences if brought home. James Hawkins. law8w June 9.
Suwarrows Boots. JOHN G. FRANCIS, From New-York, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he manufactures Suwarrows Boots with all the modern improvements, warranted equal to any in the United States. After many years of experience in his business, he has discovered a new method of retaining the cla- sticity in boots. He warrants to fit the leg be- it ever so badly shaped. He makes boots of various descriptions, viz. Suwarrows—Fair- Tops, Three Quarters, Corsican Spring Toes, Duck Bills, Round Toes, Bonaparte's Graves, Jefferson's Boots and Shoes. He warrants to fit the Suwarrows equal to the tuck boots.— Gentlemen will please to call and chuse for themselves, at his shop in King-street, be- tween Mr. Mott's and Mr. Rodgkin's tavern. N. B. He intends selling cheap for cash. January 5. d6m
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
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 one dozen A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cognacs, 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 Havana honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong TEAS of good quality. Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal- timore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff, in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rappee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimen- to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cay- enne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout indigo; Geor- gia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; mad- der; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandy wine-gunpow- der; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real Bri- tish battle powder] from F to treble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled al- monds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and h- choies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
Patent Elastic Suspenders. To be had, wholesale and retail, of the Pa- tentee, next door below Mr. Alexander McKenzie's, lower end of Prince-street, A- lexandria. THEY surpass any yet extant, for ease, elegance, &c. Masters of vessels and other gentlemen going to the West-Indies, Spanish Main, &c. may be furnished with an assortment, and a great allowance to those who purchase by the quantity. N. B. The buttons on the back parts of the waistband ought to be placed the same distance from each other, as the two center buttons on the Suspeders, to prevent improper strain- ing, and thereby destroying the case designed in the construction of the article. Richard Horwell. ALSO, Received per ship Leonidas from Liverpool, Red, Green, Blue and Yellow Morocco Leather, Good quality for saddlers, shoe-makers, book- binders, hatters, &c. LIKEWISE, Saddlers' Seating Leather, and a few dozen Morocco suitable for the West-Indies. May 2. d12m
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 11th instant, an apprentice la- borer, named John A. Mitchell, about eighteen years of age, about five feet four or five inches high, straight made, tolerable stout built, light com- plexion, very much freckled. Whoever re- turns said apprentice to me, shall receive One Hundred Cents reward, but no charges. I forewarn all persons from employing or har- boring said apprentice, at their peril, as they shall be prosecuted as the law directs. John W. Turner. June 13. law3t