Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-03 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1807.
[No. 1982.
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, at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, V. M.
FOR SALE,
20 hhds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market. ALSO,
1 pipe London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe excellent quality. 4 qr. casks Wm. Hodgson. July 31. d
Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per sch'r. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas. For sale by
R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell. July 27. d
142 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young. May 25. d
Joseph Mandeville, Corner of King and Fairfax-streets, HAS RECEIVED 30 barrels WHISKEY 2000 lbs. cheese, of superior quality 10 bales cotton 20 boxes best Florence oil, in boxes 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 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
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 3000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tiers fresh Rice 20 tiers fresh Raisins 12 tiers green Copperas 3 pipes Cognac Brandy 10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 26 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 11. d
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of FRESH TEAS, This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson-Skin do. Souchong boxes. I have also for Sale, 10 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.) 25 crates Queens and blue edged earthen ware, particularly assorted for country stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 3000 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.
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
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
JUST RECEIVED, And now landing from on board the brig Mary, Capt. Hall, from Boston, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle, 60 tons plaster Paris; 200 casks lime 50 boxes mould candles; 50 do. soap 6 casks spermaceti oil. IN STORE, 130 boxes mould candles; 30 do. ditto do. 40 do. soap; 60 do. chocolate 30 barrels N. E. rum 3 chests imperial, 15 do. young hyson 5 hhds. Mus. sugar; 15 barrels do. do. 40 do. Havana white and brown sugar 160 boxes Nova-Scotia Herrings 100 casks raisins 2 bales Beerboon gurrahs. AND 60 quarter casks Bellona gunpowder. June 20. d
JAMES BACON, At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities, Leaf and Lump ditto, GUNPOWDER, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality TEAS, particularly selected for family use. WINES, Madeira, Buscellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent's, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn'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.
For Freight or Charter,
THE SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. James CROUDHILL, A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board. William Hodgson. July 30. d
For Amsterdam (direct)
The Ship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. Weston. For freight of one hundred and twenty hhds. tobacco, and coffee in bags, or bbls. Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Alexandria or, Washington Bowie, Georgetown. July 23. d
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality, which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hhds. good Sugar, 10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean. March 27. d
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of MADEIRA Port Sherry Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica
Old St. Estephe Medoc Iaret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cognac, 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, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; woo; madder; copperas; allum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to froble sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
FRESH FRUITS.
Just received and for sale by the subscriber, at his store, sign of the Orange Tree, Union st. Sicily Lemons in boxes in excellent order Capers in boxes or retail by the bottle Superior quality sweet Oranges Fresh Limes in barrels or retail Raisins in boxes Tamarinds, &c. ON HAND, First quality Segars in boxes Cavendish Tobacco, very nice And a general assortment of Groceries, as usual. A. WILLIS. July 31. d
Public Sale of Lots.
A GREEABLE to the will of Mr. JOHN WEST, deceased, the subscriber will, on MONDAY, the 24th day of August next, expose to public sale, at the New Turnpike Gate, near to Mr. Ricett's, his Moiety, or One Half of a Tract of Land adjoining thereto, lying on Timber Branch, known by the name of "PEARSON'S TRACT"—which land was devised by John West, jun. late of Cameron, to his two sons Thomas and John West, to be equally divided between them. The land is naturally fertile and full of a young growth of timber, which with proper care and attention will soon become valuable. There is some excellent springs of water upon it, and elegant sites for buildings. The land will be laid off in lots from five to ten acres. The Terms of Sale will be— One third payable in cash—the other two-thirds in negotiable notes in either of the banks in Alexandria, with approved indorsers, at 30 and 60 days, which is as far as the credit can be extended, the land being sold for the immediate payment of debts. A plat of the land as now surveyed and laid off into lots, may be seen in the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, or in the hands of Charles Little, Exor. of J. West. July 31. d
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, sometime in the months of November or December last, A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight, of rather a yellowish or tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jemmeson's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland. If he is taken in the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Thirty Dollars reward. Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24. [30] d
George Carter.
Oatlands, near Leesburg, Va. 27th July [31] d

Late Foreign Intelligence.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
Bordeaux, June 4.
The Barcelona volunteers forming the first column of Spanish troops on their way to join our army entered this city yesterday morning. General Cabatier, accompanied by his staff, and escorted by a piquet of cavalry, went to meet this corps, and no military honors used on similar occasions have been omitted in welcoming this regiment, which notwithstanding the long route it had performed, appeared to be in fine order. A number of persons, attracted by curiosity, had assembled on the passage of our allies, who must have discovered on all their countenances the pleasure they felt at seeing them.
Lubeck, May 20.
The king of Sweden since his arrival at Stralsund where he alighted at gen. Es sen's is continually dispatching couriers on diverse points, but especially towards the French head quarters. The hopes of a complete reconciliation with France have been received with rapture by every Swedish officer. The conditions of the armistice are executed in the most scrupulous manner. An English brig which had anchored in the road, having shown an intention to land a few men under various pretences, it has been declared on the part of the Swedish commandant, that any Englishman who should dare to violate the neutral territory of Pomerania would be arrested and disarmed.
The Russians suffered much at the engagement of the 15th opposite to Danzic from the terrible fire of the French light cavalry. They pretend that the Prussians have not done their duty, and the latter say the same thing of the Russians.
French Grand Army, seventy fifth Bulletin.
Finkenstein, 18th May, 1807.
The following are the details of the 15th.
The 15th. After two in the morning general Schramm was in action covered by the redoubts constructed near the fort Weissenstein, the Saxons in his centre, the 12th regiment of light infantry on his right, and the regiment of Paris for a reserve.
The Russian lieutenant general Kamen ski, sallied from the fort at day break. After an action of two hours the arrival of the 12th regiment of infantry which marshal Lefebvre sent to the left bank, and a Saxon battalion decided the affair. Of the brigade of Oudinot only a single battalion could engage.
The three hundred Saxons gave way—an extraordinary circumstance, and which must be the result of some machinations for the Saxon troops since they were joined to the French have always conducted with bravery; this unlooked for circumstance put the 1st regiment of Bavarian line in a critical situation; it lost one hundred and fifty men who were made prisoners and beat a retreat which, nevertheless was conducted without disorder. The enemy retook the village of Couth.
Our loss has been trifling—a Polish col. M. Paris was killed; the loss of the enemy is more than we thought; nine hundred Russian bodies have been interred; the loss of the enemy could not be less than 2,500 men. At present the enemy does not move but seems extremely circumspect behind their fortifications. Fourteen boats have sailed with wounded men.
On the 14th a division of five thousand Russians and Prussians, but chiefly Prussians from Koningsberg left Pillau on the neck of land called the Nehrung, and arrived at Rahiberg before our advanced posts of the guard of light cavalry who fell back towards Furtenswerden.
The enemy approached towards the extremity of Freisc-haff; we expected to see them penetrate that way to Danzic. A bridge thrown over the Vistula at Prustenswerden facilitated the passage of the infantry cañoned on the isle of Nogat to the file on the rear of the enemy; but the Prussians were better advised and dare not venture. The emperor gave orders to general Beaumont, aid-de-camp to the grand duke of Berg, to attack the 16th at two in the morning. The general proceeded with the gen. of brigade Albert at the head of the battalion of grenadiers of reserve, the 2d and 11th regiment of Chasseurs and one brigade of dragoons. He encountered the enemy between Passenau-
order and Siege. At day break attacked, overturned and pursued them sword in hand for eleven leagues, took 1100 men, killed a great number and seized on four pieces of cannon.
The 3d and 11th regiment of chasseurs charged with great intrepidity. We have had a captain of the 3d regiment and five or six men killed and eight or ten wounded. Two brigades of the enemy which came on the Haff, came to harass us: a shell which burst on the deck of one of them made them sheer off; thus since the 12th the enemy at different points has sustained considerable loss. The enemy received on the 17th the fusiliers of the guard which are encamped at the castle of Finkenstien, in as good barracks as those of Boulogne.
On the 18th and 19th all the guard will be encamped in the same place.
The 12th, prince Jerome learning that a column of 3000 men had sortied from Glatz to surprize Breslau, he sent general Lefebvre with the first regiment, 100 horse and a detachment of 700 Saxons. General Lefebvre attacked the rear the 14th at 4 in the morning. The village of Couth, he attacked also and carried it at the point of the bayonet and made one hundred and fifty prisoners.
One hundred of the king of Bavaria's light horse cut to pieces the cavalry of the enemy, 500 strong, and dispersed them. Nevertheless, the enemy placed themselves in line of battle and made resistance.
At 11 in the forenoon, general Dumoy, who went from Breslau at the head of 1000 French dragoons, chasseurs, and hussars on foot, who had been sent from Silesia to be mounted, and of which a part already were, attacked the enemy in the rear. 500 hussars on foot carried the village of Couet at the point of the bayonet, made 100 prisoners, and retook all the Bavarians who had been made prisoners. The enemy, to re-enter Glatz with more facility, separated into two columns; general Lefebvre, who left Scheweldnitz the 17th, fell upon one of these columns, killed 100 men, and made 300 prisoners, 30 of which were officers.
The second column of the enemy sought to gain Glatz by Sillberg, lieutenant colonel Ducondrais, aid-de-camp to the prince, encountered and put them to flight. Thus the column of 3 to 4000 men, which left Glatz, could not re-enter; they have all been killed, wounded or taken prisoners.
Grand Army, seventy sixth Bulletin.
Finkenstein, May 20.
A beautiful English sloop of war, coppered, carrying 24 guns and 120 men, and loaded with powder and bullets, appeared before the city of Danzick. When arrived in the midst of our works, she was assailed by a brisk cannonade from both shores, and obliged to strike. A piquet of men from the Paris regiment were the first who leaped on board. An aid-de-camp of general Kalkreuth from the Russian head quarters, besides many English officers were taken on board. The sloop of war is called the Fearless . Independently of the 120 English, there were 60 Russians in this vessel.
The loss of the enemy at the battle of Weichselmunde on the 15th, was greater than was at first supposed, a whole Russian column which extended along the sea was put to the bayonet. According to accounts we have buried 1300 Russian dead bodies.
The 6th, a division of 7000 Russians, commanded by gen. Tuckows, marched from the Brok, on the Bug, on Pultusk, to oppose itself to the new works which had been ordered to render the head of the brigade more respectable. These works were defended by six battalions of Bavarians, commanded by the prince royal of Bavaria. The enemy made six attacks. In all they were repulsed by the Bavarians, and completely cut to pieces by the different batteries. Marshal Massena estimates the loss of the enemy at three hundred killed and double that wounded. What renders the affair more brilliant is, that the Bavarians had 4000 men less.
The prince royal bestows particular praise on baron de Wreden, a general officer in the service of Bavaria and of distinguished merit.
The loss of the Bavarians was 15 men killed and 150 wounded.
There was as much absurdity in the attack made on the works of gen. Lemarroi on the 13th and in the attack of the 16th on Pultusk, as there was 6 weeks ago in the construction of the great number of rafts which the enemy threw up on the Bug. The result has been, that those rafts, which cost six weeks labor, were burnt in two hours whenever we felt dis-
posed to do so, and that those successive attacks against well defended works, and sustained by good batteries, caused them great losses without any hope of profit.
It would appear that the object of these assurances was to draw the attention of the French army towards their right; but the positions of the French army, defensive as well as offensive, are well grounded in all their bases and in all their hypotheses.
During all this time, the interesting siege of Danzick continues to go on. The enemy will experience a very serious injury in losing this important place, and the 20 000 men which are shut up therein. A mine was sprung on Blackhausen, which caused it to be blown up. We opened on the road covered by four decoys, and executed the descent of the ditch.
ERRATA.
In the 77th bulletin of the French Grand Army, published yesterday, first paragraph, line 7th, for Prague (which is in Bohemia) read Prag ; and in line 10th, for final , read "the finest fruit of the victory of Eylau ."
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK, July 31.
Latest from Europe.
The arrival of the schooner Hope at Boston, in 34 days from Nantes, furnishes Paris papers to the 15th of June, seven days later than were received at this port by the Susan . They give no account of any engagement between the armies of Russia and France, and bring only from the latter the 77th bulletin. We have subjoined the principal articles of intelligence, as detailed in the Boston papers.
LONDON, May 30.
Sir Sidney Smith is on his return home, on board le Pompee , of 80 guns.
Orders have just been given at Plymouth to dispatch to sea without delay all the ships in that port, which are in readiness for sailing. It is asserted that government has received intelligence that a French squadron has lately left Brest, and escaped the vigilance of our cruisers, whilst a great part of the Channel fleet had put into Torbay.
Mr. Thornton has just set off on board an extraordinary packet dispatched for
the object of his mission is important, which may be judged of from the quickness with which he is sent off. It is said he is going to Memel in order to make remonstrances to the Prussian cabinet relative to the negotiations which have been opened. The conduct likewise of the king of Sweden is also more than suspicious.
Letters from Portsmouth mention, that on the 26th May. Admiral Duckworth and sir Charles Arbuthnot landed from on board the Royal George . Sir Charles Arbuthnot appears to be very ill.
The elections in Ireland continue to be very contrary to the ministerial party.
June 4.
Gen. Beresford has arrived from the river of Plate.
The grand expedition is delayed sailing to await the arrival of lord Melville from Scotland.
Admiral Duckworth and Mr. Arbuthnot have been introduced to the king.
TRANSLATIONS.
PARIS, June 5.
Intelligence from Janina, of the 25th of April, received on the 25th May, at Paris, states, that the Turks have gained a signal victory over the Russian navy in the Black Sea; that the soldiers of the latter nation, who had embarked at Corfu, in order to make incursions on the territory of the pacha of Janina, had been all either repulsed or killed; many heads of officers, it is added, were sent in bags to Constantinople.
The English at Egypt. —Letters from Leghorn and in short from every port in Italy, mention that the English have been defeated in Egypt by the Turks and Arnaouts united. The particulars of this event are not yet come to hand, but it is beyond a doubt that several fast sailing sloops have arrived in the ports of Sicily, with orders to the commander of the English troops in that island to embark for Egypt all those still remaining there. Similar orders have been received at Malta, where all the disposable troops are getting on board transports. The English government are resolved to be masters of Egypt, cost what it may, in consequence of which a new expedition is expected in the Medi-
terranean from England.
There is certain intelligence arrived that the English army landed at Alexandria under the command of general Fraser, was completely beaten by the Turks at the moment when it was endeavoring to advance into Egypt, and that it was so hard pressed in its precipitate retreat, that gen. Fraser had already dispatched three frigates successively to the governor of Malta in order to demand succors from him.
Petersburgh, May 10.
Our commercial affairs with Great Britain are yet in an unsettled situation.
Berlin, May 19.
A letter announces that the city of Leibstadt has been burnt to ashes by a fire which commenced in the house of marshal Soult. His head quarters were held in that city.
Triest, May 18.
Intelligence has been received from Egypt which states, that the body of English troops which had landed in that country were under the greatest embarrassment; the greatest part of the Bays, as well as all the inhabitants, having declared for the Porte and France. It is also known that after the retreat of the English squadron, which appeared before Constantinople, different bodies of troops which were in Syria, received orders to return to Egypt, in order to oppose the English, whose designs on the possessions of the Porte were foreseen. Hence there is every reason for believing that the latter cannot long maintain themselves in Egypt, even when they receive reinforcements from Sicily.
The death of Elsi Bey has deprived them of the sole support they had in that country.
May 30.
The port of Tunis is blockaded anew by the Americans.
Frankfurt, May 23.
It is asserted that the court of Vienna has just invited in the most pressing manner that of London to send plenipotentiaries to the congress which, it is said, will very shortly open in order to treat of the affairs of Europe and of the re-establishment of a general peace. It is thought that Baron Vincent will not make a long stay at Vienna, and that after having received new instructions from his government, he will repair to Berlin, where the centre of the negotiations will, it is thought, be established.
Augustine, May 21.
Toulon Fleet. —Letters which have been received here from Leghorn confirm the intelligence of the French fleet having sailed from Toulon. It is now cruising in the Mediterranean, and will, it is thought, set sail for the Adriatic Gulph, in order to drive the English and Russians from thence, and raise the blockade of Venice. It has already captured the English frigate and brig which were cruising off Toulon in order to observe its motions. Other intelligence states that the Spanish squadron of Carthagena had likewise set sail, for the purpose of joining the Toulon fleet; should this be the case the allies will have very respectable forces in the Mediterranean.
Hamburg, May 20.
The report that the armistice with Sweden was broken off, is entirely destitute of foundation. An exchange of prisoners is just proposed.
Lestog is appointed governor of Koningsberg. Blucher commands the Prussian army in Poland.
May 30.
All our late letters are calculated to prepare us for news of a general battle, which is expected to take place between the 10th and 15th of June. Bennigsen is said to be ill. The Prussian major general Laureau was killed at Danzic. Gen. Esen has quitted the Russian army on account of illness.
Hague, May 21.
Arrangements are making at Flushing as if the place was actually besieged. All the trees in the vicinity except fruit trees, have been ordered to be cut down, that they might not cover the approach of an enemy.
June 13.
The capitulation of the fortress of Neiss is announced as official.
General Lefebvre has been appointed hereditary duke of Danzic, with an endowment in lands.
His Majesty the emperor arrived at Danzic the 1st June. He slept on the preceding evening at the Abbey of Oliv-

On his arrival his majesty reviewed different bodies of troops.  Monsieur. The Orient with 23 men has beat off the ships of the Spartan British frigate. There were one hundred men in the boats. The Englishmen were nearly all killed; but the Frenchman perished.
Vienna, May 18. The Montenegrins are preparing to fight against the French at Cattaro; and the Armenians to fight against the Montenegrins. We have a report again that the Russians have been again defeated before Ishmail and obliged to raise the siege. The Greeks are said to be dissatisfied with the Russians. The French general Marmont has gone to Ragusa to form a corps of fourteen thousand men, to commence the siege of Cattaro. Lauriston is gone to Bosnia. The last messenger from Turkey states, that the Servian army has taken up a concentrated position in the interior of Servia, and that hitherto nothing denotes an intention on the part of the Turks to advance so far.
May 23. The former grand visier Jussuf pacha of Erzerum & Trebisond, has taken from the Russians by surprise, the castle of Anacri, of great importance from its situation near the mouth of the Phasus. A similar attempt which he made on Kambal, was not attended with equal success. The affairs in Turkey have suddenly assumed a very different aspect; after having published that the Servians had obtained great advantage, the Presburg Gazette says, that Czerni Georges was attacked near Widden by a large Ottoman corps, that he lost 8000 men killed or taken prisoners, and that he himself owed his escape only to the swiftness of his horse.
BALTIMORE, July 33. Arrived brig Betsey and Peggy, Low, 18 days from Trinidad. Left no southern vessels; in Jambarara Passage, was boarded by an English frigate and treated politely, came into the capes last Monday, saw a 74 and a frigate outside, and a 74 at anchor inside. Brig Phoebe of this port from Cape Good Hope for Batavia, passed Anguier Roads 24th March. Arrived last evening ship Virginia, Auld, 73 days from Amsterdam. Left ship Halcyon, for N. Y. in a few days; Diana, of Alexandria; America of Newburyport; Fame, of New York; the ship Amsterdam Packet, sailed 22d of May for Bordaux, returned the 24th, having been ordered back by a British cruiser; off Cape Saint Vincent, spoke ship Erie from Boston for Copenhagen; off N. Y. was boarded by the British ship Bellona. Arrived Swedish schooner Constantia, Dye, twenty one days from Jacmel. Sailed in company with schooner Gustavia, Vasa, for Wilmington, Del. and British brig Active for New York. At Aux Cayes, schr. Amelia, Young for Philadelphia—Captain D informs that a great number of French and English privateers are cruising about St. Domingo, he was chased into Jacmel by one of them.
NORFOLK, July 29. Arrived brig Flora, Beethall, from Charante and 34 days from Madeira. Left at Charante June 5, ship Triumphant, W. B. ster, loaing for Madeira—Sailed from Madeira the 17th June, schooner Three Sisters, Rich, of Baltimore, for cape de Verds and Baltimore. Left at Madeira, brig Louise, M c Namara, of Alexandria, to sail in 15 days. Spoke July 23, lat. 31. 30, long. 70. 30, brig Republican, Emmercy, from Salem for Havana, out 16 days; had been boarded the day before by the Melampus frigate, letters broken open, and after strictly searched suffered to proceed. Brig Nancies Barclay, 12 days from St. Thomas, and 18 from Tobago. Left at St. Thomas, July 15th, brig Harriet, May, of and for Boston, to sail next day; brig Argus, Brown, of New Haven for New York, in 2 days; schooner Virginia Ann, of Fredericksburg captain (late) Hudson, died the 11th; and a number of Americans, names not known. July 26, Cape Henry bearing W by N 20 leagues, spoke the schooner Good Intent, captain Meader, of Baltimore, 8 days from Havana for New York all well—27th, off Cape Henry, was boarded from the British frigate Cleopatra, and treated politely.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at R. GRAY's Book-Store,  AN ORATION DELIVERED ON THE 4TH OF JULY, At the request of the Washington Society of Alexandria, by J. H. THOMAS, Esq. of Fredericktown (M.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. MONDAY, August 3.
Two very beautiful Sheep, have lately arrived at Arlington, from Smith's island. They are perfectly wild, and will not associate with the flock at the farm, are very fine boned, and run with great swiftness. The approach of winter will however domesticate them, and cause them to seek the protection of man. The fleece is as fine as can be imagined, of most delicate softness to the touch, and purely white. It nearly resembles the famous Spanish wool, except that the animals will yield three times as great a quantity. The sheep of the island are shorn twice a year, at which times they are driven into spaces enclosed on the one side and bounded by the sea on the other. After shearing they are set at liberty, and resume their native wildness. The extent of the island is such that many are never taken, and live to a great age. The climate, pasturage, and constant access to salt, have no doubt greatly contributed to improve the fleece, together with many other causes, at present not known. Actuated by a desire to further the cause of national manufacture, the editor has obtained a sample of this most valuable wool, and will be happy to distribute specimens to those who may be passing to a distance and who feel desirous of displaying the manufacturing materials of their native state. We shall have no objection to its going further, and visiting the seat of commercial monopoly, where it will convince the inhabitants of the old world, that we possess the means, and we will promise to use the measures, to render us independent of all nations. The bountiful hand of Providence has largely scattered its blessings for our use—Industry, and a sense of the wrongs we have received, will appropriate the gifts of nature to their proper purpose, and the American citizen shall proudly appear, when clothed in the produce of his native soil.
MR. SNOWDEN, HAVING never been in the habit of reading the dirty columns of the Expositor, I have not seen or ever heard until last evening of a piece in that paper, wherein I am pointed out as the "only black sheep" at our late county meeting: there my name is not mentioned; but as I alone objected to some expressions in the resolutions then adopted, 'tis plain none else could be intended. For some time I was at a loss to know who the friend of the editor could be that furnished him with the piece for publication, as I was convinced no gentleman there could censure my conduct on the occasion; but on enquiry find his friend must have been one of Mr. Waggon-load of patriotic boys and hirelings, who conferred such a mighty honor on the General as he returned home, as I am informed the term of "only one black sheep at the meeting" was made use of at that time and on that occasion. Little do I care what such men and the editor think of me: but lest some gentlemen of my acquaintance should think I opposed that manly expression of indignation at the late outrage, and determination to support government in any measures it may adopt to obtain a reparation for the past and security for the future, I think proper to observe that it is well known to the meeting, I cordially approved of every sentiment of that kind; but could not, in conscience approve every sentiment and expression in the preamble—nor could I say I had the "the highest confidence in government" when I disliked many of its most important acts.
I am, Sir, With respect, Yours, JOHN DULIN.
July 31, 1807. The account of lieutenant Pike and his party being cut off by the Indians is totally unfounded. The latest information, entitled to credit, states that his party, having missed their route, and passed from the red river to the Rio del Norte in the territory of Spain, had been arrested in their course in the month of Feb. by a detachment of Spanish troops, and taken to Santa Fe, and thence to Chihuahua, the residence of governor Salcedo, who had treated them with great attention, and given them liberty to return to the U. States.  [National Intelligencer.]
The latest intelligence from Europe has greatly encreased the probability of a general peace. The archduke, brother to the emperor of Austria in an address to the states of Hungary, dwells on this interesting topic in a manner that can neither be mistaken nor neglected by the belligerent powers. The influence, which the emperor Napoleon has acquired in the cabinet of Austria, is clearly demonstrated in this address—and, combined with the spirit which France has been able to excite, against Russia, in Persia and Turkey, the temper of Austria cannot fail to dispose the emperor Alexander to listen to pacific overtures. Nor is it at all improbable that, to increase this disposition, the proposals of France will leave Russia in possession of her Polish provinces, as the emperor of France
has never discovered much anxiety on that point. Prussia must adopt the determination of Russia—and Sweden, in her late arrangements with France, has conceded much of her warlike declarations. The conduct of Baron Von Essen, who concluded an armistice with marshal Mortier, has been approved, and honors have been conferred on him by his Swedish majesty.
Whether Great-Britain would be willing to continue the contest single handed, and under the proscriptions, which France, in the event of a continental peace, would be able to establish against her throughout Europe, cannot be of difficult solution—That under such pressure, she should engage in a war with the United States, must be the last act of political despair.
[Phil. Register.]  From a London paper of May 18. The report which was spread yesterday of an order which it was pretended had been given by the admiralty to seize all the American vessels which were in our ports, was without foundation. But we believe that instructions have been given to our cruisers to detain hereafter such American vessels as shall not be destined for England, or for the ports of which the British government has not expressly interdicted, the entry to their vessels by these instructions.
Further, the government of the U. States appear to yield at this moment and to show a amicable rather than hostile dispositions. President Jefferson has lately issued a proclamation, prolonging the importation of British goods, to the second Monday in December next. The treaty concluded between Great-Britain and the United States, has been sent back by the American government, to be revised, and submitted to a new discussion; and there is great appearance, that the difficulties will be amicably adjusted between the two nations.
Extract of a letter from Lexington (K.) to a gentleman of Chilicothe, dated July 15.
"Mr. Blannerhasset was arrested in this place yesterday, and Thomas Todd, circuit judge of the United States, has directed the marshal to take him on to the city of Richmond in Virginia, where he has been indicted for high treason. He is confined in the jail of this place, until the marshal is ready to proceed with him."
Extract of a letter from a British officer, to a gentleman in New York, dated July 14.
"I applied on my arrival here to vice admiral lord Berkeley for leave of absence on my private affairs for two months, which he readily granted. I had good interest with him, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Ingliss the bishop of this province asked it as a favor. I had taken my passage and put my baggage on board an American ship that had been sent in here by one of our sloops of war, but was released immediately by the court of admiralty. While waiting a change of wind the Columbine sloop of war, Lord Townshend, arrived and brought the account of that distressing affair at Norfolk—The admiral sent his secretary to say, "that from the accounts he had received from the United States, it would be highly improper in him to suffer any British officer to go to any part of the United States; also added, he had no sort of doubt of an immediate rupture between the two countries." I pray heaven to prevent it as it will materially injure the trade of the two finest countries on earth. The commerce of England and America covers the ocean, and they are almost the only flags you'll meet on the ocean; then why go to war? Every thing here is in the most active state of preparation; in the king's dock yards all the hands work doubly tides, and every thing that can float is getting ready for sea. A number of furnaces for heating red hot balls have been shipped for the squadron in the Chesapeake—and in short there are as active preparations on foot as if the war was actually declared. I heard a report this morning at the admiral's that there is an account of a small vessel having arrived at Windsor, about fifty miles from hence, from one of the southern ports of the United States, that says an embargo was actually laid on by the president of the U. S."
SHIP NEWS. 
Port of Alexandria. ARRIVED, Ship United States, captain Coleman, 17 days from Barbados—Ballast—Marsteller & Young and James Patton. Was boarded by a French privateer from Guadalupe, who informed that they had the
day before boarded the brig Hunter from this port bound to Barbados. Brig Columbia, captain Levering, 13 days from Jamaica—Ballast—R. Veitch & Co. Brig President, captain Bell, 17 days from St. Bartholomew's—Sugar—John Tucker. Brig Dolphin, Gray, Boston—Plaster—Lawrason and Fowle. Sch't Freighter, captain Toms, from Portland—Ballast—Lawrason & Fowle. Sch'r Ann, capt. Lane, from Newburyport—Plaster and Rum—Penney & Ober. British schr. Zulpan, Cook, Windsor, Nova Scotia—Plaster—The master. Sch'r Mowhawk, Newcomb, Boston—Sundries—different merchants. Schooner Regulator, Batte, Baltimore—Sundries—different persons. Sloop Unity, Hand, Philadelphia—Ditto.
CLEARED, Brig Sparrow, Carew St. Thomas, by Marsteller and Young. Schooner Philip Tabet, do. by do. Caroline, Hand, Barbados, by Daniel M c Lean. General Pickney, Sickle, Guadalupe, by Robert Young.
DIED this morning, at half past three o'clock, Mr. MATHEW EAXIN, Confectioner, of this town, after a lingering illness. His friends and acquaintances requested to attend his funeral from his late dwelling on King street to morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Public Sale. Will be sold for cash, at Fauquier court-house, on the 29th day of this month, Several valuable Negroes, conveyed to us in trust by Turner Morhead, to satisfy a debt due Roberts and Griffith. John A. W. Smith, Hugh R. Campbell. TRUSTEES. August 3. col 2t
NOTICE. THOSE persons who are indebted to the late concern of ENTWISLE and CO. for bottled ale and porter bought of them, are informed that the books and papers relative to that concern, are in the possession of the subscriber, and they are hereby cautioned against making their payments to any other than the subscriber. Isaac Entwisle. August 3. d3t
NOW LANDING, From on board the brig Dolphin and schooner Mohawk, from Boston, schooner Freighter from Portland, and sch'r Eliza from Windsor, Nova Scotia, and for Sale by Lawrason & Fowle, 150 tons Plaster Paris 25 hlds. } New-England Rum 50 bbls. } 10 hlds. Molasses 3 pipes French Brandy 10 do. Holland Gin 250 boxes brown Soap 30 do. mould } Candles 20 do. dipt } 10 do. spermaceti } 25 bbls. fall Mackerel 10 do. whale Oil 30 cases Claret 40 boxes fresh Lemons, and A quantity of Cheese. August 3. d
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
On MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 3, Will be presented an Historical Play, (interpersed with Music) CALLED THE  BATTLE OF HEXHAM; OR,  DAYS OF OLD. (Written by George Coleman, jun. author of the Mountaineers, Surrender of Calais, Heir at Law, John Bull, &c. &c.) In Act 2d the favorite GLEES of "When Arthur first at Court began," AND "Lurk, lurk o'er the green sward." To which will be added, a favorite FARCE, CALLED  WHO'S THE DUPE. (Written by Mrs. Cowley.)
** The doors to be opened at six, and the performance to begin precisely at a quarter past seven o'clock. Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS. Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the Theatre. August 1.

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 de bonis non , with a copy of the will annexed, upon the estate of LEWIS WESTON, 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 29th day of January next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to the said estate.—Given under my hand this 29th day of July, 1807.
William Weston Administrator de bonis non.
July 29.
Public Sale.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Captain John Harper, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of August next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, the following
Very valuable Property
IN THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, viz. One piece of Ground, lying on the south side of Franklin-street, and on the west side of Potomac-street, beginning at the intersection of the said streets, being one hundred and twenty-five feet to the eastward of Water, and running westwardly with Franklin-street thirty-two feet six inches, from thence southwardly eighty eight feet three inches and one half.
One other piece lying on the west side of Union street, and to the southward of Franklin street, beginning on Union-street one hundred and 76 feet seven inches to the southward of Franklin street, and running northwardly with Union-street 83 feet 3 inches and one half, thence westwardly 62 feet 6 inches.—Also, one half acre of ground lying at the intersection of Royal and Gibbon streets.
Mary Harper, Ex'x. Wm. Hartshorne, Samuel Craig, Wm. Herbert.
July 27.
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednesday the 12th day of August next, the estate called CLIFTON, on Panther-Skin, in Loudoun county, consisting of 205 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a merchant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1600 dollars and the costs of suit, to satisfy Joseph Tidball.
This sale is made pursuant to a decree of the county court of Loudoun, at which time and place due attendance will be given by
The Commissioners.
July 13. (2.)
Notice is hereby given TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE BANK OF ALEXANDRIA.
THAT a Dividend of Three and a Half per Cent. on the Capitol Stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared; and will be ready to be paid to them on THURSDAY next the 9th instant.
By order of the President and Directors,
Gurden Chapin,
CASHIER.
Bank of Alexandria, } July 6. (7) }
FOR SALE,
On a credit, or to be rented,
TEN ACRES OF GROUND,
HANDSOMELY situated, about three quarters of a mile from town, and on the main road leading from Alexandria to Georgetown and Washington. For particulars enquire of
The Printer.
July 24.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR READY MONEY,
To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern, in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg on FRIDAY the 14th day of August next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term 1806 in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants—
300 Acres of Land,
Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer, } Comrs.
June 24.
2ants
JUST RECEIVED,
A fresh supply of Dr. Wheaton's patent Lich Ointment and Jaundice Bitters,
FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria. law3m
June 9.
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities,
Bucellos and Carcavello Wines in quarter casks,
Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes,
Soft shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron hollow ware.
R. T. Hooe & Co.
June 1.
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.
May 1.
FOR SALE,
THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunt ing Creek, called Rural Felicity , for merly 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
The Subscriber has just Received
And offers for sale,
Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT TLES, containing one gross each. Seven bales COTTON, of a superior qua lity for retailing—and
A few tierces fresh RICE.
ON HAND,
Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hds.
Do. BEER, in barrels.
AND AS USUAL,
First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, just up for home, or export consumption.
ALSO,
WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use.
WM. DUNLAP.
June 16.
coff.
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 stories 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 rising 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] lawff
P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years.
C. F. M.
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also seve ral in the city of Washington. For terms ap ply to SARAH PORTER.
February 14.
2aw
A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good re commendations for industry, sobriety, &c. Li beral wages will be given by applying to
M. MILLER.
June 30.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the follow ing
REAL PROPERTY, viz.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present oc cupied by Joseph Janney, James Russel, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 56 feet on Pitt-street, ex tending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupi ed by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for busi ness equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large and commodious brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwell ing houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situ ated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finish ed brick dwelling house, in Charles-Town, Jef ferson county, late the property of Van Ru therford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the cen tre of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improve ments a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoin ing, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Fowlk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, contain ing 400 acres, situate near the Gum Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well tim bered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will shew this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Glady Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situ ated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat river.
One other tract, named Fertility , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Penn sylvania; situated on the Monongahela river and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casner's ferry and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valu able orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, or the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
Jonah Thompson, Richard Veitch.
Alexandria, April 25.
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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 pleas ed to make immediate payment.
Samuel Craig, William Herbert, } Exrs.
April 6.
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.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, two Negro Men slaves, named ANDREW and JAMES, the property of Sarah Poulton, in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. They had each of them a pass for three days, being Whitsun tide holiday.
ANDREW is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near the corner of one of his eyes, is a little cross eyed, and has a forward, impudent countenance.
JAMES is about 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, a black complexion, has a scar near his mouth of the size of a pea, reels and swaggers very much in his walk. Each of them had on when they went away a shirt and trowsers of plain coarse Virginia cotton, and their other clothing is not known.
A reward of 15 Dollars will be given for each of them, to any person who will appre hend them and secure them in any gaol, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get them again.
John Stone.
Prince William County,
June 27.
P. S. All persons are forbid from har bor ing them, and from conveying them away either by land or water.
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers,
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART, ALEXANDRIA,
MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an Introduction to the first Ele ments of the English Language.
THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of in structional books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years by persons of dis tinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared an introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular, compilations of Dycke, Dilworth and Fenning. The superstructure has been attended to with laborious care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has al most invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most rudi lefs and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a pro ce dure: the taste has been vitiated at the very commence ment; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth.
For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be im possible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation reputed so mean, as that of compiling a Spel ling Book. Yet to lay this first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the national mind, is an employment that cannot be dis graceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the emi nent discoveries are made in any art or science if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first prin ciples with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inferences and the justice of his re marks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judi cious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tintured with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane prin ciple, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be per manent to the last. The first books we read can ne ver be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, eras icated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limit ed to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought diffi cult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Jauffret, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accompa ny their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only acquired a little taste and judgment, which any person long conversant with education and books ought to pos sess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapt ed for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teach ers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate the labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pu pil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general know ledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed. Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnish ing them with many valuable opportunities of improve ment) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Ed itor's attention "That a Spelling Book frequently con tains the whole library of a poor child, unless when char ity puts a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the prin ciple will permit." The compilation has been formed strictly on this principle.
Woodstock, Oct. 29th, 1802.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.