Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-05-28 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1806.
[No. 1612.]
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, GRUGERIES, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day.]
All kind of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest li- mitation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. M.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship ENTERPRIZE, Captain Colecord . About 300 hogheads burthen—now laying at Merchants wharf—a fine new vessel. A prefer- ence will be given to Liverpool , and advances made on consignment to Melirs, Logan, Lenox and Co.
William Hodgson.
Who has for sale, on board said ship, 500 sacks Liverpool stowed Salt, 6000 bushels do. coarse.
May 24. d Plaster Paris & Lime—afloat.
100 tons Plaster Paris, 70 casks Lime, On board Brig Nancy , Captain Hall , AND FOR SALE, BY Lawrafon & Fowle , Who have also received by said Brig, Schooner Dove , and Packet , from Baltimore , 30 boxes Cod Fish 70 do. Mould and Dipe Candles 120 do. Half Boxes Brown Soap 1 Bale Beechwood Garths Imperial, } TEAS, Young Hyson } of the latest importations. 20 barrels N. E. Rum 75 casks B-Dona Gunpowder 10 casks Fig Blue
In Store, Prime Beef and Pork Ruffs and Ravens Duck Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas Muscovado Sugar Casks Quaker and Madeira Wine 200 Boxes Mould and Dipe Candles 50 do. Ch. Cate, &c. &c.
For Freight,
The Brig NANCY , R. B. BALL, Master; Burthen about 1200 barrels. She is in good order and will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply as above. May 21. d.
FOR SALE,
PORK in barrels New York prime and cargo BEEF Hyson Skin and } TEAS Duchong } Russia DUCK, and A few kegs ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, by DAN'L. MERCATROYD. May 6. co
BOTTLED BEER.
To-Morrow morning, at 7 o'clock, and, if encu- raged, each succeeding morning. A dray with BOTTLED BEER will go about town: When the citizens may supply themselves with that wholesome beverage at six pence per bottle, to be paid for on delivery. Orders from the country, and shipping or- ders will be executed on the shortest notice. Apply to T. CRUSE. May 8.
FRESH TEAS.
Now landing from on board the brig Harmony from New York . 12 chests Young Hyson. } Of the latest 5 do. Hyson, } Importation. 10 do. Hyson Skin, } Which will be sold on very mode- rate terms by James Sanderson. April 21. d
A few copies of the American Gardener may be had at the Book- Store of Robert Gray.
The Subscriber, At his manufactory, Water street, offers FOR SALE, A quantity of Mould and Dipe Candles. Upwards of ten thousand weight White and Brown SOAP. And will shortly have ready for delivery a large parcel He continues the Bottling business as usual, and has on hand, a large stock of Old bottled Porter and pale Ale, Part of it nearly twelve months in bottles, received in hogheads from the brewery of Messrs. Abbott and Shep- ward, Philadelphia (late Mr. Isaac W. Morris) the whole of which on trial will be found not inferior in quality to any ever imported from London. WM. DUNLAP. May 19. co
WILL BE LANDED, THIS DAY, At Hewes and Miller's wharf, The Cargo of the Sloop President , From Guadalupe —consisting of Prime Green Coffee & Sugar: Which will be sold low if immediate applica- tion is made to Mordecai Miller. May 17. d
The Sloop President , Will be sold low, if immediate application is made to M. M. O. P. FINLEY, FAIRFAX STREET; Has imported in the William and John , Captain Woodhouse , A large and general assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. Which he will dispose of by wholesale and re- tail, on the accustomed terms to punctual cus- tomers. May 15. d3w
JUST IMPORTED, Per ship WILLIAM MURDOCH , from London , A PARCEL OF SPRING GOODS, Printed Calicoes and Cambrics, Narrow cord, tape stripe, and cambric dimities, Cotton chambrine, and chambray muslins, Plain and figured Italian farsenets, Plain jacquet and cambric muslins, A great variety of fashionable fancy muslins, shawls, veils, and handkerchiefs, Hosiery, silk gloves, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY Richard Veitch & Co. May 13. d1m
N. B. Many of the above GOODS are in suitable packages for the West India market, and entitled to Drawback. Colston and Turner , Have received from New York , and are now opening at their Linen Store , on Royal street , opposite Mr. James Ruffell's, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens, Diaper Table Cloths, brown Hollands, Pinillas, and Ticklenburgs. A d daily expect, Diapers, Checks, Hempens, Dow- las, Sheetings, Threads, &c. Also for Sale. A few chests of Imperial and Hyson Teas, of the latest importations—and 50 sacks of Liverpool Salt. May 9. d
Wanted to Purchase, A FEMALE HOUSE SERVANT, who can come well recommended—from 20 to 25 years of age. Apply to the Printer. 3awtf April 3.
Resolution of Copartnership. THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria , was dissolved the first instant, by mutual con- sent: 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 ac- counts are of long standing are particularly re- quested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria . JAMES BALL, Of Baltimore . September 18. tf Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Daniel McCarty to the subscribers, to secure the pay- ment of a sum of money due from the said Daniel McCarty to Jonathan and Mahlon Schofield, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 31st day of this present month, part of that tract of land called Mount Air , whereon the said McCarty now lives, lying upon Ac- quintique Creek , in the county of Fauquier , adjoining Gardner's Mill Land , distant about 11 or 12 miles from Alexandria . The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Phineas Janney, Andrew Scholfield. May 7. dtr
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of chancery, held at Richmond , will be ex- posed to sale, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, in the county of Loudoun , the property of Tho- mas Atwood Diggs , Esq. One called the Valley Tract, containing about 1097 acres, lying about three miles from Leesburg —the other called the Green Hill Tract, lying on the Potomac river, near the Blue Ridge , and supposed to contain about 1940 acres. These lands are to be sold for the purpose of raising the sum of about six thousand dollars, due from the said Thomas A. Diggs to certain creditors in the decree mention- ed. The sale will be made to the highest bid- der for ready money, and will commence on the 13th day of June next, in the town of Leesburg , and county of Loudoun . Thomas Swan, } Commissioners. W. C. Selden, } April 22. dtr
THE Subscriber and possessor of the above advertised lands thinks it proper to warn any person who may incline to purchase under the above decree (which was obtained in the most secret manner and totally unknown to him) that he will not give, or aid in any manner the procuring a title to perfect such sale; the attempt to which is a vague and ill-tempered effort. Thomas A. Diggs. April 24. The public are notified, and all persons are cautioned against purchasing certain lands in Loudoun county, Virginia, decreed by the In- ferior court of Chancery , and sold as the property of Thomas Atwood Diggs , and advertised by the com- missioners, Swan and Selden , to be sold at Leesburg on the 13th day of June next; the fee of said estate being clearly vested in and belonging to William Dudley Diggs , of Maryland , an infant under age. ROBERT BRENT, attorney in fact for the estate of William Dudley Diggs . City of Washington, April 28. [May 7] dtr
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria , made between Richard Prince , compt. and the heirs and representatives of Robert McCrea , deceased, defendant, will be sold, at Public Sale, on Saturday the 14th day of June, at the Coffee House , in Alexandria , on a credit of six months: One moiety of an an- nual ground rent, of 114 dollars upon a lot in Union street , leased to Thomas Crandle , on which there is erected a three story brick house; also, one moiety of an annual ground rent of 40 dollars, on a lot leased to Michael Thorn , in Wales's Alley , now the property of Samuel Ni- chols , on which there are improvements; also on a credit of six and twelve months, one moiety of a lot of ground on Pitt street , fronting 46 feet, and running back 123 feet 5 in. in, security will be required on the above property for the pay- ment of the purchase money. C. Deneale, Commissioner. May 20. dtr4fe
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber this day, after having feloniously carried off, on the night of the 20th inst. a large trunk and chest of wearing apparel and other articles (which have since been recovered) a Mulatto servant slave, named MOSES , who calls himself Moses Gainer . He is 45 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, tolerably well formed, has a concealed countenance, is very artful and villainous, and may impose himself as a free man. He had on when he went off, a green cloth short coat with fellow metal buttons, a white striped Marseilles vest, olive colored corduroy breeches, white cot- ton stockings, and shoes; all his other clothes have been secured, but he may change those he wore away. He is however pretty generally known to be my slave, having lived in my ser- vice and travelled about with me for the last six teen years. I will pay the above reward to any person who will bring him home or secure him in any jail so that I get him again. Richard M. Scott. Bush Hill, near Alexandria , 23d May. tf
SALT—Afloat.
The CARGO of the Ship Alexandria , Capt. Brandt , —CONSISTING OF— 9000 bushels Coarse Lymington SALT, Will be sold on very reasonable terms, if imme- diate application is made, Lawrafon & Fowle. May 27. d
I HAVE LATELY RECEIVED, And have for Sale, 20 quarter-casks Particular Teneriffe Wine : The quality of which is excellent. Phineas Janney. 516 m. 261/2. d35
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED from the common of Alexan- dria , on Sunday the 25th inst. a RED COW, about the colour of a Red Poll , is a good look- ing Cow, and has no mark on her except a white spot on the end of a long tail. The above reward will be paid for her delivery, by James Smith. May 17. d
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Michael Steib to James D. West and the sub- scribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money, &c. due from the said Michael Steib to Jacob Gouger , will be exposed to sale, at public auction, for ready money, upon the premises, on THURSDAY the 29th day of May instant, a LOT OF GROUND, situate on the east side of Royal street , between King and Prince streets, in the town of Alexandria , fronting on Royal street 36 feet and extending backwards 103 feet 5 inches; upon which are erected two good Frame Houses, and Back Buildings. This Lot is subject to a ground rent of ninety dollars per annum. JOHN LONGDEN. May 6. dtr
300 bbls. wanted on freight to Nor- folk , and 400 ditto on freight to Rich- mond or Petersburg .—Terms will be very moderate. Apply to A. LINDO, Broker. April 21.
BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store.
A. LINDO, Takes the liberty of informing the public, that HE HAS OPENED A Broker's Office and Commission Store, At the corner of Union and King streets, WHERE he will be happy to render his services in those branches of business, every species of public stock, merchandise, lands, houses, &c. and vessels will be BOUGHT and SOLD on com- mission. Reasonable advances will be made on consign- ments; and acceptances will be given when such consign- ments are accompanied with orders to sell to meet the payments. All kinds of produce and merchandise re- ceived on storage at the customary terms.
He has, at present, for Sale, A first rate (gentleman's) Servant, young, likely, active and healthy, and may be had on trial. To save trouble, his price is 400 dollars, cash, or a proved endorsed notes, negoti- able in bank, at 60 days, with interest added. Wanted to Hire, A Boy or Girl, about 12 years old. April 23. d N. B. FLOUR bought and sold at half per cent commission.
24 hogheads retailing Molasses 24 do. Sugar, of good quality 26 barrels Beef, Salem inspection 1 pipe London Particular Madeira Wine 5 boxes Cotton Cards 2 Sacks Sage 2 do. Licorice Root Barrels of Clover and herbs , Crisp Feed A quantity of red Sou Leather, and 100 Shags Marine Insurance Stock , For Sale, by Benjamin Shreve, jun. April 26.

NEW ADMINISTRATION.
No. II.
Before we proceed to examine the propriety of the individual appointments, it is necessary we should consider the professed grounds on which the present administration is founded. The great principle is that of comprehending all the men of talent, rank, and influence in the country. These words are so sweeping, that they would include a majority of the two houses of parliament. Are there not many peers of equal rank, talent and influence with earl Moira, Spencer, Fitzwilliam and lord Sidmouth? Are there not many commoners of equal rank, talent and influence with lord H. Petty, Mr. Grey and Mr. Erskine? rank we can easily see, and influence, or consideration, as it is called, we can guess at; but in what way are we to decide upon merit? This is a most important question, a most important question indeed for this country. There is scarcely any other criterion of talent in English statesmen, but their power of public speaking. He who can best declaim, who can reason most plausibly in parliament, and obtain the greatest triumph in debate, attains at once the highest consideration. It is an evil inseparable from the many blessings of our free constitution that public speaking is power and greatness; that a minister is forced, not so much to consider the utility of his measures as the figure he can make with them in parliament, where more of his attention is engaged in combating his opponents than is consistent with the discharge of his official duties. The opposition having nothing to do but debate, worry the minister incessantly, and prevent him from bestowing due care on the affairs of the public. No oppositions have done this more than those of Messrs. Fox and Grenville; and comprehending, as the present ministry does, all the clamorous talent in parliament, they will possess this happy advantage, which we hope they will use for the national welfare, that they will not be much disturbed by any opposition.
But to the consideration of talent. If public speaking be the criterion, by which we are to judge of the talents of statesmen, and it is the only one by which we can judge favorably of the new ministry, then was Mr. Pitt the greatest statesman (which the coalition deny) if not, what are the claims of the new ministers to ability? In office, lords Grenville, Spencer, Sidmouth, Mr. Windham, &c. were stigmatised as incapable, by the Foxites; while the Foxites, on the other hand, were equally condemned by their opponents. Is it for the abilities displayed by lords Grenville, Spencer, Sidmouth and Windham, when in office, that the Foxites have called for their return? Or is it because the Foxites are continued in power, that the Grenvilles' represent them as excellent statesmen? If ministers are to be chosen for their power of public speaking, and we see no other reason for choosing the present ministry, then, we ask, why, upon the principle of including all the rank and talent, are lords Hawkesbury and Castlereagh, with Mr. Canning and others, excluded from the new ministry? These gentlemen are very able public speakers, and possess great abilities as statesmen. Both lords Eldon and Mulgrave are superior in talents to lords Fitzwilliam and Spencer; but the marquis of Wellesley is a far more able orator than any man in the cabinet, Mr. Fox excepted; and as a statesman, he is superior to Mr. Fox himself. Why is the marquis of Wellesley omitted, if it be not that the principle on which the ministry is formed is not that of comprehending all rank, talents and consideration, but of rewarding all servile followers? Has the coalition neutralised the marquis by half threats of impeachment and half promises of protection? The coalition indeed will not allow that any out of their own circle possess either virtue or talents. Lords Grenville, Sidmouth, Mr. Windham, &c. were long stigmatised by Mr. Fox's party as corrupt and incapable. Now they have joined their standard, they are all purity and talent. This language of party, is not that of the public. Lords Hawkesbury, Castlereagh and Mr. Canning, are as able speakers as lords Spencer, Fitzwilliam, Sidmouth, Ellenborough, Moira, H. Petty, Mr. Grey or Mr. Erskine, and they are quite as able statesmen too. Why are these excluded from this broad-bottomed administration, which was to comprehend the men of rank, talent and influence of all parties. It cannot be for want of ability either in the closet or in parliament, since we see that men much inferior to them are included in the cabinet. If they are excluded for want of ability in the closet, why is lord Barham dismissed,
one of the ablest men that ever presided at the admiralty? Why is Mr. Rose dismissed, known as he is, to be one of the ablest men in finance, as well as an excellent man of business? The truth is, their places and emoluments are wanted for the partizans of Fox. This new ministry, which was to include the heads of all parties, thereby insuring unanimity and vigor, which was to act on the principle of oblivion, of burying all party differences, begins its career by a system of proscription and vengeance, and punishes with exclusion all those, who, by lending themselves to Mr. Pitt, assisted two years ago, to defeat the object of the coalition. Messrs. Grey and Windham were the most vehement for a ministry comprehending the heads of ALL parties; but since by the death of Mr. Pitt the government has fallen within their grasp, strange to tell they have been the most vehement for excluding all the friends of Mr. Pitt, and for sweeping away even to the lowest clerks every man supposed to be attached to our late "excellent statesman." Messrs. Grey and Windham, who were the most vehement brawlers against exclusion when they had little hopes of coming into power, are, now that power is in their hands, the most vehement for the exclusion of all Mr. Pitt's friends. The broad-bottomed ministry is extended no further than is requisite to bring it into power; the principle is no longer acted upon when that is effected; and we find that the noise about including the leading men of all parties, meant only all that were necessary to enable the Fox and Grenville parties to attain the objects of their ambition. That done, then begins the system of exclusion and party distinctions against which they have declaimed so much; and the public see, what we have often insisted upon, that the cant and clamer about a broad-bottomed ministry, meant nothing more than to bring certain men into place who found they could not succeed without combination.
This principle of securing unanimity and vigor by including in the ministry all the rank, talent, and influence of the country, is urged with a very ill grace by the old opposition. By this principle it is avowed that party distracts and weakens a government, that it is mischievous to the state. What else can be the meaning (setting the selfish jobbing objects out of the question) of securing unanimity and vigor by including the heads of all parties in the ministry? Is not this an avowal that the system of opposition so long carried on by Mr. Fox and his friends, has been injurious to the country? Mr. Fox would have us believe that he would have been ready to secure his own elevation, but when raised, he would kick down the ladder by which he ascended. He would suffer no party out of power, if he were in place; no opposition should exist if he were minister. He seems to think himself possessed of a patent for party and opposition, and that the monopoly belongs exclusively to himself. Out of place he represents party as essential to the constitution, and boasts of it; but the moment his party acquires such strength as promises a triumph he considers all other party as improper. The sum of all this is, that Mr. Fox feels towards party in no other way than as it tends to gratify his personal ambition. After having torn and distracted the country by parties, after having reduced it to a helpless state, then he proposes a union of all parties for the good of the nation! if this union were founded on principle, we should admire it; but it is founded on the sacrifice of all principle, except that ruling one, personal ambition. Which of the present ministers is it that has renounced his former opinions? Are Lords Grenville, Spencer, and Mr. Windham, now they are ministers, ready, with Mr. Fox, to accept the treaty of Amiens? Is Lord Sidmouth ready to surrender Malta? Or is Mr. Fox ready to prosecute the war on Mr. Windham's ideas, that a state of hostility with France is more safe and advantageous than a state of what is called peace? If these are now the sentiments of any of these gentlemen, merely because they are ministers, they are the greatest culprits in existence. For, if this be the case, they are ready to spread war and desolation throughout the world, that they may attain the objects of their ambition; places of trust and emolument in government.
While we are anxious to see the country derive the advantages it must derive from the absence of party, from the exertions of a strong and unopposed government, we must not shut our eyes and conclude that the present ministry will form such a government, merely because they so give it out. The scene of contest will only be removed, we fear, from parliament to the cabinet. It will be removed from the public eye, but the public will not the less feel its effects. However, we shall "hope for the best." Mr. Fox during his whole
life has shown a wonderful facility in accommodating his conduct to his party and to his views, and we hope he will now fashion it to the principles of lord Grenville, in whom the country places confidence. Should unanimity and vigor prevail in the cabinet, we are taught to believe we shall have "a strong government equal to the crisis." But what is that crisis? Is it a crisis of danger at home? No. This may be a strong government to stifle party, to bridle the king, to rule severely, to take measures at home at which men will startle; but will it be a strong government abroad? It will be a strong government towards England, but will it be a strong government towards France? Will Mr. Fox go "crawling on his knees, bowing down his grey hairs to lick the dust from the feet of Bonaparte," while a "vigor beyond the law" is exerted in London? Are we to regard France merely as a commercial rival, and the commercial system as one, which generating all evil, vice and baseness in a state, should be banished from England? Is Bonaparte to be defended against the good haters, as we have seen him in Mr. Fox's journals, while our allies the sovereigns of Russia and Prussia are stigmatised as "drunken drivellers?" And are we to rejoice in a peace because it is glorious for France and disgraceful to England? These are considerations of great importance when we talk of a strong government. Let us reflect whether it will not be strong as against ourselves, and weak as against our enemies.
These general observations on the principles on which the new administration is professedly founded, will be strikingly supported by an investigation of the individual appointments, into which we shall enter to-morrow or next day.
(To be continued.)
FROM THE POST BOY. DESCRIPTION OF TRIPOLI.
Extracted from a letter from Dr. Cowde RV, to his friend at Dartmouth College. (N. H.) dated Tripoli Castle, May 20th. 1805.
"THE city or town of Tripoli stands on the north coast of Africa, north lat. 32 54, and long. E. from London 13 11—it stands upon the ruins of ancient Pæa and a sandy desert; it contains about 40,000 Mahometans, 5,000 Jews, and 1000 Pagans and Greeks; only a few of the most trusty Mahometans are allowed to bear arms. It contains eight mosques and one christian church; some of the mosques are very large, but I found when they call an infidel or an unbeliever in the Mahometan religion, was never permitted to step in to one of them, but was allowed to stand at the door and look in; I never discovered any elegance about them the floors are covered with mats, and the Mahometans take their shoes off at the door before they go in to worship upon what they call the holy ground. Tripoli contains several baths some of which are very commodious, and are places of considerable resort in the dictates of Mahomet, which directs the keeping the body clean. I have seen many deviate from this, and instead of washing do rub their bodies with dry sand; this custom I am informed originated among pilgrims and other travellers who were not able to find water while travelling over the desert. The Bedouen Arabs often practice this imperfect method of purification even where water is at hand. Many of the buildings have the appearance of great antiquity of which the inhabitants can give no account; among them is a Roman palace and a Triumphal Arch with Roman inscriptions, they are of the finest marble.
"The Castle stands on the water's edge at the northeasternmost part of the town, its ramparts are of different heights; on the land side they are from forty to eighty, and on the water side they are from thirty-five to forty feet in height: twenty-five pieces of brass ordnance of different sizes are mounted on different parts of the Castle to command the town, adjoining country and harbor. Several of the apartments in the west end of the castle are large, commodious and airy, and ornamented with a variety of fine marble, Mosaic and stucco work, and furnished with large looking glasses, carpets and gold embroidery, upon red damask &c. Here the bashaw receives foreign ministers, &c. Here he holds his divan, which he often imperiously overrules, and his mandates are often crowned with the most cruel torture and death; it was here that we were arraigned before the bashaw on the first night of our captivity; here are also a great number of small apartments, a large open court and a spacious gallery for the accommodation and residence of the bashaw's wives, children and attendants; here is also a bomb proof room to which
the bashaw often fled on suspicion of danger. The east end of the castle is converted into stables for the bashaw's and Mameluke's horses and prisoners, where our officers were confined, and where I was confined until the bashaw took me into his household, and where the bashaw confines his hostages and malefactors; and in the midst of these gloomy regions is the magazine of gun powder. These mansions of horror are in bad repair, full of vermin and the filthiest place in all Tripoli. The town (including the castle is about three and an half miles in circumference. The country about Tripoli to the foot of Mount Atlas, which is two days journey from Tripoli is principally a sandy and barren desert. The town and the ramparts and batteries, which enclose it, are built of ruins of ancient Pæa, Lepis, and Sabrata, which are marble and a variety of other calcareous stone among which are shafts of granite, many of which are very large; the cement is lime and sand: regularity of architecture is not to be seen in the modern buildings. The town and batteries are generally white-washed with lime at the commencement of Ramadan. The tops of the houses are flat and covered with a composition chiefly of lime which when dry forms a very firm terrace.
"To prevent the effects of fire from their enemies the whole town is in a state of fire proof. The fresh water used in Tripoli (except in time of scarcity when it is brought from the wells in the desert, on mules, asses, and by Christian slaves) is rain water caught in winter, the only time of rain in this country; it runs from the terraces through earthen tubes into large vaulted reservoirs which are built of stone and lime, and coated with lime, and are in the earth below the influence of the sun, where it is preserved from filth, and when drawn for use it is remarkably clear, cool and pleasant. The wells in and about Tripoli, for about two miles from the sea shore, produce brackish water, which is used for cleaning their stone floors, sinks, necessaries, &c. and for watering gardens during the dry season. Sinks lead from the houses through the bottoms of the necessaries, into very large sewers which lead into the sea, all of which are built of stone and lime. The streets not being paved are naturally very dirty, but every thing of the nature of manure is diligently gathered into large baskets, flung upon camels, mules and asses, and carried into the gardens to raise the soil from its natural state of barrenness. These little plantations are each enclosed with high walls; they contain from two to six acres each; many of them are cultivated in the European style by European gardeners and are made to produce many of the useful roots, plants, and fruits that are natural to the torrid and temperate zones. These inclosures are about 2000 in number all interspersed with tall date-trees, and are laid out in such a manner that collectively they form a semi-circle which extends from shore to shore at a little distance from the town, forming a large circular avenue of sand between the town and gardens. This evergreen half zone, the sandy desert on which it is planted, and Mount Atlas, which borders the prospect, when viewed from the top of the castle or gate of the town, presents a beautiful prospect.
"The winds from the north, N. E. and N. W. are generally very salubrious—those from the south and S. E. come over the parched continent and are generally very oppressive, they are called the Syrocco—they sometimes rise to that degree of heat and violence that people who are not able to find shelter often perish. They sometimes last three days, but generally not longer than the first 12 of the 24 hours. The nights are sometimes cool after rain; but I never saw any frost during the two winters I was in Tripoli.
"The principle market is held every Tuesday on the avenue between the town and gardens where a variety of articles are sold; here the butchers kill and sell their meat chiefly to Christians, Jews, and the Tripoline nobility. The common class of people eat but little meat, their principal diet is dates, olives, oil of olives, bread and a variety of vegetables, which they cook with oil, &c. The most prevailing disorders I discovered among them were ophthalmia in summer and catarrh and slight pneumoniae affections in winter, the former I attribute to a remarkable serene brilliant sky and the scorching winds from the continent, and the latter to the want of proper cloathing. The dead, all except the bashaw's family, and the Muti, or high priest, are buried out of the town.
"The earth in and about Tripoli, is a mixture of several kinds, the most predominant is of a calcareous silicious nature—this forms what travellers have called an

prison of sand. There is a quay of lime-stone about four miles from the town, it is below the level of the desert and is much worked by Christian and Negro slaves."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28.
NORFOLK, May 22.
Arrived fchr Bellona, Adams, 25 days from River Romanna, (St. Domingo). Left there for Chancé, Wallace, to sail in 4 days for N. York; ship Hope, Dyer, in 20 days. Spoke, May 10, in lat. 31 46, long. 73 5, the fchrs, Hazard, Tucker, 10 days from Philadelphia, who politely supplied us with provisions of which we were in great want. May 12, in lat. 35, spoke ship Pittsburgh, 80 days from Hamburg to Philadelphia. May 13, was boarded by a British frigate and treated politely. Passengers in the fchr. Bellona, Mr. R. Cater, the Surgeon of the Brava, and a lieutenant of the Imperial, French Ships captured in the West Indies. The Schooner Stephen, formerly of Baltimore, now a privateer of one long gun, and 70 men, cruising for Americans, owned by one Bonetán, well known in this country, who is also owner of the privateer Jeane Estelle, which captures every American vessel she falls in with, and which captured the Schooner Ann-Ballard, Captain Gortsen, of this port. Ship Ariel, Captain F. Corran, 50 days from Antwerp. Left there the ships Amiable, Rinkers, of Philadelphia, to sail for Charleston; New York, for New Orleans, to sail in a few days: Genevean, for Charleston; Edward and Charles for Petersburg. —brigs Franklin, Smith; New Jersey of Philadelphia; and some others names not recollected. The Rebecca, Low, failed two days before for Philadelphia. On the 20th of March, off the Lizard, fell in with the outward bound West India fleet of 350 sail, under convoy of 3 line of battle ships and four frigates. Saw two frigates cruising off the Western Islands under English colours. Schr. Willing Maid, Ashley, 25 days from Trinidad. Left there 25th April, schr. J. Jon, Hinton, of Fredericksburgh for New York, in four days. British ship Herald, Murphy, 60 days from Liverpool. British brig Britannia, Douglass, 48 days from Leith, bound to City Point. British brig Providence, Lafavre, 67 days from Dublin. Ship Two Brothers, Hartshorne, 68 days from Liverpool. Ship Hope, Hammond, 92 days from Antwerp.
KNOXVILLE, (Tenn.) April 23.
HORRID MURDER.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Hawkins to his friend in this town, dated April 19, 1806.
DEAR SIR, "THERE was on Tuesday night, 8th instant, one of the most horrid murders committed in the upper end of this county, ever heard of. Michael Doherty, was murdered by his daughter about 13 or 14 years of age, with 3 strokes with an axe; the old man was asleep, with one of his little children in his arms; the first stroke was in his temple, he turned, and the girl gave two more in his forehead which put an end to his existence. The girl, her brother 10 or 11 years old, and sister 8 or 9 years old, rolled the hand barrow, to carry him off; the oldest girl took one end, her brother and little sister the other, but the little girl was unable to carry her part, and her sister (the murderess) whipped her severely to make her carry it, but could not. She then opened the cellar (or potatoe-hole) and rolled him in where she lay until Saturday, when he was found; the three children and two smaller ones slept there every night. When the girl was apprehended, she said she had killed her father, and had done so because her father had killed her mother. Since her being committed, she says she did not kill her father, but that it was her brother, and says she was scared, and confessed she had killed him to save her own life, for she was afraid the men who took her would hang her; the brother and sister says she killed him, and flung him in the cellar where he was found; the girl intended on Saturday night to have cut him in pieces, so as to enable her to carry him off. The old man drank very hard, and when drunk was very cross in his family; that she used to tell him of killing her mother, and he frequently whipped his daughter; that on Sunday before the murder was committed, she got an axe to kill her father, and put it under the bed, where she lay, by which it appears she was determined to commit the murder on Sunday night, but did not until Tuesday night; then did intend to have cut him in pieces, to have removed him. This (in a girl of her age) is astonishing!"
600 barrels excellent Herrings and Shad—for sale, by Douglass & Mandeville. May 27. d7t
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Washington to his friend in Alexandria. "I am happy to inform you that on the application of William Mayne Duncanson the corporation of Washington city have passed a law to establish a ferry over Potomac river, to Alexander's island, at the place intended for the BRIDGE. A direct road to this ferry would greatly facilitate & shorten the communication between the two cities."
Information, which is known to proceed from an unquestionable authority, was on Friday last received at New York, stating that Miranda, with a considerable force had landed at Barcelona; and that the British Sloops of war Lily and Jason, had proceeded to join him. This intelligence is contained in a letter from Trinidad, dated May 11, addressed to a gentleman in New York, who is highly interested in the issue of this expedition.
We perceive in one of our London papers, the following article under the Madrid head of March 6.
"The American minister Mr. Erving, left this place last week unexpectedly for London; he did not take leave of the diplomatic body—political reasons were at first assigned for this circumstance, but it was afterwards said, that the death of his father was the cause of his departure."
In one of the London papers, we perceive the following article under the Hamburg head of March 28.
"All the accounts received here from Switzerland represent that country as laboring under the utmost distress, from the prohibition of exporting its manufactures into France and Italy, and from its usual supplies of provisions from Swabia having been cut off, at the instigation of the French government. The communication between Talleyrand and the Mandelman are stated to have lately become very active, and the prevalent opinion is, that there is an intrigue going forward, the issue of which is likely to be an application to Bonaparte, to place one of his relatives at the head of the Swiss government."
German papers to the 28th of March, state that the Austrian armies were completely organized, and that the Archduke John, with 400,000 men, had received orders to hold himself in readiness to march at a minute's warning. His destination, however, remained secret, but it is probable that he will be sent to co-operate with the Russian troops who were on their march to Prussian Poland.
It is stated in a Vienna paper, that the Elector of Hesse had declined the honors which Napoleon offered to confer upon him.
General Mack, and several inferior officers, have been removed from Olmutz to Spielberg. [London paper.]
There is no probability of a peace between England and France. "Indeed it is impossible," says the London Sun, of the 8th of April, for any rational man, who considers the situation of Great Britain, of France and of Europe, to entertain very sanguine hopes of the restoration of peace at present. The language of Mr. Fox, on Thursday last, whose wish for peace cannot be doubted, is, "we think decisive on that subject."
The contest in Europe assumes a more important appearance, and threatens consequences which will be more extensively felt than ever. Wherever French influence gains the ascendancy and Russia, is now almost the only exception, commerce with Britain is apparently to be interdicted. This exercise of that power on the land, will be retaliated by the exercise of that power which Great Britain possesses on the ocean. This tremendous competition will be felt by every commercial nation. We contemplate it with an awful presentiment, for no policy can preserve our country from its effects. If that intercourse and these relations between nations, which have been forming for many centuries are at once to be dissolved or even suspended, we are soon to witness a scene of unparalleled distress, which will extend through the civilized world.
It is stated that Holland has promised, once more, to exhibit symptoms of national spirit. The states general have "rejected the arrangement proposed by France, and claim, in the place of it, their treaty of alliance. Internal commotions were expected."
[Boston Repository.]
The following observations and remarks on the situation, climate, &c. of the port of La Guayra and the city of Carracas in Spanish America (furnished by a gentleman lately returned from a voyage to that country) cannot fail to interest every description of readers:
La Guayra is the principal sea port of the province of Carracas and is situated on the foot of an extensive chain of lofty mountains, running immediately along the coast. It lays in 10, 37, N. lat. and in about 67, w. long. from the meridian of Greenwich. The high mountain that hangs almost over the town, is called the saddle of Carracas,
and is 9230 Spanish feet high. It has been seen at the distance of 25 leagues at sea.
The thermometer is seldom as low as 75, and is generally from 80 to 83 throughout the year, and especially in the summer months, when it is very calm.
The atmosphere is dry, notwithstanding the heat that prevails, its inhabitants are remarkably healthy. Purid and malignant fevers do not make their appearance here as frequently as in most of the West India islands; and is a circumstance worthy of particular notice, that that class of people who are devoted to the hardest labor and greatest exposure are wonderfully strong and robust. The town and its environs contain about 12,000 inhabitants.
City of Carracas. This is the capital & seat of government of the province of the same name, and is perhaps one of the finest situations in the world. It stands in a most delightful valley immediately over the high mountain, at the foot of which La Guayra is situated, and is distant from that place probably not more than 10 leagues in a direct line south. The road to it over the mountains is 5 leagues, the elevation of this valley above the level of the sea is near 4000 feet. The climate is very even, mild and temperate, the thermometer seldom rising higher than 78 and never falls below 58 and 68. It is generally about 72, Fahrenheit. The atmosphere is rather humid; its inhabitants enjoy exceeding good health.
There are several small rivers near the city where waters are found to be whole, some and very salutary for bathing. Nearly all the European and tropical fruits and vegetables are produced here, and even Indian corn and wheat might be cultivated in sufficient quantities to supply its inhabitants, or even all the West India islands. One may wear a broadcloth cloak all the year round in this delightful valley, without inconvenience and it very properly is denominated the Montpellier of the new world. The city and its environs contain about 45,000 inhabitants.
The province of Carracas extends from the river Oronocco to the lake of Maraycibo, which is nearly 800 miles of sea coast.
Exports from La Guayra Puerto Cavello, in 1803, according to custom house.
52,000 fanegas cocoa, 65,000 quintals coffee, 35,000 bales cotton, of 1 quintal each, 85,000 hides, 2,000,000 horns, 20,800 crowns of indigo, 100 lbs. each; 20,000 sarsaparilla, 850 jars balsam capivi, 5,000 quintals castor tobacco, 800,000 lbs. copper, 200,000 lbs. tuscic, 10,000 lbs. jecuts bark, and various other small articles.
DIED on Monday morning last, Mr. Joseph Gilpin, merchant, of this place, and yesterday his remains were interred with masonic honors, by the brethren of lodge No. 23, of which he was a member. The characteristic traits of this gentleman were, GENEROSITY, comporting with the benevolence of the honest man's heart; FRIENDSHIP, that knew no other bound than ability to conform to its dictates; and SINCERITY and INTEGRITY, that had its parallel only among the very first of GOOD MEN.
ASSIZE OF BREAD,
   Made of Superfine Burr Flour. Cents.     The 8 pound loaf to be sold for 38   The 4 pound loaf 19   The 2 pound loaf 9 1/2   The 1 pound loaf 5    JOHN LONGDEN, Clerk Market. May 28.
PUBLIC SALE.
TO-MORROW, At half past 3 o'clock, will be sold on Messrs Irwin & Dunlap's wharf, 40 hhds. first quality SUGAR, On a long credit, which will be made known the place of sale. P. G. Marsteller. May 28.
FOR SALE,
By the subscribers, Mold Candles, of a very superior quality, by the box. Window Glass, of different sizes. Bucchos Wine, in quarter casks. Lisbon Salt, and Willow Carpets. German Linens, of different descriptions. A L S O, 100 hhds. Maryland and Virginia Tobacco, part of which is well suited to the West India markets. R. T. Hooe & Co. May 12. Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Wants a Situation in a Retail Shop. A YOUNG MAN, who writes a good hand, is acquainted with accounts. Apply to the PRINTER. May 28. 3t
PUBLIC SALE.
ON WEDNESDAY The 4th of June, will be sold at the house of the late Duncan Neven, on Fairfax street, all the personal estate of the deceased; consisting of Beds, bedding, and bedsteads; tables, chairs, some plate, a good watch, sewing apparel, kitchen furniture, &c. A variety of carpenters' tools, and a good work-bench. P. G. Marsteller. May 28.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from James Branton and his wife, dated the 21st of February, 1805, for the purpose hereinafter mentioned, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 27th day of August next, a LOT OF GROUND, containing 22 feet 3 inches on the east side of West street, and 150 feet deep, fronting on West street and Prince street, in the town of Alexandria, whereon is erected a neat and convenient three-Dealing house. Thomas Vowell, Trustee. May 28.
TO LET,
An elegant Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, IN one of the best situations in the town of Alexandria, for the Flour and Grocery business. The terms will be very moderate if applied for soon. Andrew Scholfield. May 28.
N. B. I have just received a quantity of full inch thick Boards, of an excellent quality—and a quantity of three feet Shingles. A S.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the commons of Alexandria, on Sunday the 25th instant, a RED COW, about the common size, is a good-looking Cow, both ears are cut, and the left ear has a hole in it and a piece out at the bottom, her horns stand wide a part, has a long tail, the end of which is white. The above reward will be paid for bringing her to me, by James Smith. May 28. 6t
(Last Night but One.)
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LADY. The Public are respectfully informed, that a detachment of the Philadelphia Company, purpose opening the Alexandria Theatre, On Thursday Evening, the 29th May. The Performance will be
BALANCING BY A LADY.
She will balance a sword on the edge of a wine glass, and a plate on the sword, all turning round at the same time. She will also balance a wine glass and a decanter on a wine glass, all on the edge of a wine glass; also, pipes, chairs, tables, &c.
After which, a Pantomimical Piece called
OLD ROBIN GRAY;
OR, Jenny's Return. OLD ROBIN GRAY, JEMMY. OLD WOMAN, JENNY.
A Favorite Song—by Jenny To whom will be added the most surprising
Slack-wire, by a Lady
Which was ever attempted by any other here in America. She will go through a wire, will kneel and turn on it, an unparallelled feat of the wire artist, and she will swing on the wire to the distance of 10 feet, standing on one foot, and play a tune.
The Favorite Comic Song
TID RE I.
A piece taken from the Highland
SMELTY'S FR
SMELTY, MR. M. OLD MCGILPIN, MR. H.
The Song of the W
Song of the Beggar Girl,
The whole to conclude with a Piece called
The Dork Over
TAYLOR, MR. M. TAYLOR'S POY, MR. H. ADELAIDE, MR. A.
To conclude with a Co
The Fricative
* The performance will precisely. Admission, here to Gentlemen are requested during the performance. * Should the weather permit the performance will be given.

VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines: Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary 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 Biliary and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholic, Catarrhals, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment. A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colds 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, biliousness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, droppies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti-bilious bitters in the intermediate, 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 preserving the teeth. It likewise expels all disagreeable smells from the breath, generally arises from scorbutic gums and teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly recommended 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 boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Rawson's Worm Powders. A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its use stands unrivalled. The most authentic and respectable authorities of its virtues, and surprising effects, in alarming cases of worms, may be seen on sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Key's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops, for old, Asthmas, spitting of blood, & the lungs. Its merits stand at 50 cents a bottle.
Key's Rheumatic Pills, 50 cents a box. Infallible remedy for the Piles. 50 cents a box. Directions accompanying each medicine.
likewise for Sale, Assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicine and Vials; a few hand Indian Shades; proof vials, Patent Blacking; Madeira neck bottles in hogsheads; and a few barrels Flaxseed on reasonable terms to our customers on a short notice will be made to have Medicines by the
BREWERY FOR SALE.
THE subscriber will sell all his interest in that extensive BREWERY in Alexandria, which he now occupies; at which there is eleven years of an unexpired lease to come from September next.
This Brewery is on an extensive plan, having two Copper Boilers of 1200 and 500 gallons, and every working utensil complete, with Malt House, Kiln and Mill.
To the capitalist this concern offers every inducement, who is skilled himself, or can procure a person skilled in brewing; as the business may be extended so as to become extremely valuable.
Proposals will be received to the first of July. Every necessary information may be had, and letters post paid attended to, by applying to Thomas Cruse. dtw & zawtf
May 5.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received by the Editor of this paper FOR THE Companion & Weekly Miscellany; BY EDWARD EASY, Esq. Published at Baltimore every Saturday, at THREE DOLLARS per annum, payable half yearly in advance.
THE editor will be happy to receive communications which lead to the exercise of the mind of those who have had a cultivated education, and might tend to the mutual improvement of the writers and the readers. In this country so rapidly advancing in every object of improvement, there must be much cause for animadversion; occasions must frequently present for directing the course to be pursued. To these objects he is very desirous of attracting attention. Biography of the humbler heroes of the revolutionary war, might be also very interesting. Events of this nature, not on public record, would be highly acceptable. Phenomena in natural history, will also be attended to with peculiar pleasure.
The three first numbers have been received and may be seen at this office.
Runaway Negro JACK. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Pomunky Neck, Charles County, Maryland, about two miles below Mount Vernon, a Negro Man, named JACK , about 50 years of age, his voice is loud, but speaks with ease to himself—he is very black, both of his limbs are of a purple color, and extend 5 or 6 inches in length and about one inch broad. A burn on the fitting too near the fire, there is a burn on the back of one of his hands, but don't prevent the full use of it. JACK came from Guinea when about 12 or 13 years old. I don't know any thing that would make a stranger suspect JACK's eloquence, sooner than that of calling himself a Baptist and being fond of argument. Whoever brings home the said negro or secures him in jail, so that JACK can be given again, shall be entitled to 20 Dollars if 20 miles from home, if 30 miles 30 Dollars, and if 50 miles 40 Dollars, and reasonable expenses paid by Richard Brandt.
May 26. N. B. The above Negro Jack eloped from me better than twelve months ago, and was not home by one of Judge Washington's overseers; and on the 15th of June last left me the second time.
Now printing in Philadelphia, AT THE LORENZO PRESS, Under the inspection of the Author, in a fine Octavo Volume, with Plates, executed by the first Artists in America, a new and splendid Edition, which enlarged, of a Poem, entitled Modern Philosophy; or Terrible Tractation !!!
A POETICAL PETITION against ALVANZING TRUMPERY, and the PERKINISTIC INSTITUTION: Addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London, By CHRISTOPHER CAUSTICK, M. D. L. S. S. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Aberdeen, and honorary Member of no less than nineteen very learned Societies.
The object of this Poem is to promote the best interests of Society, by arraying the powers of legitimate satire against the philosophers, quack politicians, and other scoundrels of the day, and to give more extensive publicity to such inventions, improvements, and other exertions of the human mind as deserve to be patronized by the community.
The author proposes to enlarge the work, by the addition of such matter as he presumes will be found most immediately interesting to the American public, and hopes his efforts to improve the plan and execution of the Poem, will be thought in some measure worthy of the favorable reception with which it has already been honored in Europe and in America.
The above work will be published by the subscriber in about two months—Price, bound in boards, two dollars.
ROBERT GRAY. March 29. zawzm
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received by the latest arrivals a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS,
 Colonade Mull Muslins  Diagonal laced and pequet ditto  Cut gauze, japanned and honey-comb do.  Plain and figured leno  Pequet crape  Plain cambric, jacquet and mull muslins  Plain & colored hair-corded cambric  India & British book muslin  Do. do. handkerchiefs  Leno veils  Lace cambric and tambores  Honey-comb and imperial ditto  Unbleached gingham, chintz and calicoes  Silk and cotton chambrays  Italian Mantuas  Ribands  Italian sewing silk  Silk and cotton hosiery  Ladies' extra long silk and kid gloves  Habit do.  Yorck tanned do.  Pic nic mits  Mens' gloves  Adelphi cotton in boxes  Wood's superfine cloths & cassimeres  Marseilles waistcoating  Nankinees  4-4 and 7-8 Irish linen  Shirting cotton  Long lawns  Linens Cambricks  Umbrellas  Bandanna handkerchiefs  Platillas  Dowlas  Creas  Ticklenburgh  Osnaburghs and rolls  Baltas  Gurrahs and Selampores. 
ALSO, FRESH TEAS, Of a superior quality, in small Leaden canisters and by the pound. May 6.
WM. HODGSON
Has for Sale, 2 boxes 7-8 Cuiraine Linens, 13 hogsheads Claret, suitable for the West-India market, and entitled to drawback, 13 cases first and second quality Claret, 12 bottles each, Marble Mortars of different sizes, 7 cases best Lucra Oil, 10 marble Chimney pieces, 1000 bushels Liverpool fine and St. Ubes Salt. April 30.
JAMES BACON,
A Grocer, Stone, 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 Sou-hong  Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, or a superior quality  Madeira, Bufileos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port  Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters.  Macé, 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, Flotant Indigo, Alum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco.  Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipe, in boxes.  London Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping Paper, De Quoin'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.
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, a young mulatto man slave, named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas, who keeps the middle ferry opposite to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curled hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples in his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow, of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in any jail, shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Doctor N. P. Caukin, at Port Tobacco.
G. B. Caukin. Maryland, Charles County, January 17. [Feb. 3.] zaw
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
Cotton & Stewart
Have received a large supply of PAPER HANGINGS, Of various figures and of the newest fashion. April 29.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned, 1806. Moses Coats, G. B. Caukin, and Robert Mann, complainants. GAINST William Powers, Jas. Card, Wm. Gill, and Thomas Moore, defendants.
The defendant, William Powers, having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said William Powers is an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of July term next, to enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court, and that the other defendants, James Card, William Gill, and Thomas Moore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate and effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William Powers, until the further order or decree of the court and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy—Test, G. DENEALE, C. C. May 19.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned, 1806. John Hallowell, Complainant, vs. Kearney Wharton, Rufus Bigelow, John G. Proud, John G. Ladd, & Thomas Vowell, junior, President of the Bank of Potomac—Defendants. THE defendant KEARNEY WHARTON, 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 Kearney Wharton is an inhabitant of this district: On motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant 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, Rufus Bigelow, John G. Proud, John G. Ladd, and Thomas Vowell, jun. President of the Bank of Potomac, do not pay away, convey, secrete, the debts by them owing to the estate, effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Kearney Wharton, until the further order or decree of the court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy. Test. G. Deneale, c. c. May 19.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned, 1806. Judith Watson, Complainant, vs. John R. Wheaton, James McCannahan, Bernard Ghequier, Dennis Ramfay, & George Clementson, Defendants. THE defendant Bernard Ghequier, 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 Bernard Ghequier is not an inhabitant of this district: On motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant 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 a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A copy. Test. G. Deneale, c. c. May 19.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned, 1806. John R. Wheaton, James McCannahan, Bernard Ghequier, Dennis Ramfay, & George Clementson, Defendants. THE defendant Bernard Ghequier, 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 Bernard Ghequier is not an inhabitant of this district: On motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant 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 a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court-house of said county. A copy. Test. G. Deneale, c. c. May 19.
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of John Yost, senior, late of the county aforesaid deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, on or before the 15th day of October next; or they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of April, 1806. Rebecca Yost, Adminx. April 17. N. B. All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the administratrix. PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.