Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-07-17 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1807.
[No. 1963.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, a variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
NOTICE.
LOST or mislaid, a Certificate for Twenty five Shares of Stock of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, dated May 23, 1799—No. 7011, and 7035—and issued on the name of Mary Conway. Application will be made to the President and Directors of the aforesaid Company, for a renewal of said Certificate, by the executors of Richard Conway, deceased. July 3. d2w
Marshal's Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the Hon. the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, in the case of Andrew Reintzell, against Rudolph Martin, will be sold, at the Coffee-House, on the 20th day of July next, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, to the highest bidder, for ready money—One HOUSE and LOT, on Duke-street, to the westward of Alfred-street; the Lot extending on Duke-street 21 feet in front, and in depth 88 feet to a 20 feet alley. R. MOSS, D. M. For D. C. BRENT, Marshal. June 24. dts
Potomac Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Potomac Company, will be held according to law at the Union Tavern in George Town on Wednesday the 2d day of August next; when the proceedings of the board of Directors, with the President's accounts, receipts and disbursements since the last general meeting, will be laid before them for their consideration. JOS. CARLETON, President, P. C. By order. George Town, July 1, [3] dt30th Jy.
For Sale.
A stout NEGRO WOMAN, about thirty-six years of age. She is a good cook, washer, and ironer. Enquire of the Printer. June 26. d
142 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young. May 25. d
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of FRESH TEAS, This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson-Skin do. Souchong boxes. I have also for Sale, 10 pipes 4th proof Cogniac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior). 25 crates queens and blue edged earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4000 do. ground Allum. W. HODGSON. June 10. d
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business.
WANTED, A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill. To such a one good wages will be given. For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17.
JUST RECEIVED,
By Sloop MARIA ANTOINETTE, from St. Jago de Cuba, and for Sale, by the subscribers, 275 Spanish Hides 12 hogsheads Melasses 1764 lbs. Bees-Wax 39 boxes white and brown Sugars 7000 lbs. Coffee 150 boxes Segars 9 tons Fustic 6 do. Legwood June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax-streets, HAS RECEIVED 30 barrels WHISKEY 2000 lbs. cheese, of superior quality 10 bales cotton 10 boxes best Florence oil, in bottles 15 casks choice small twist tobacco 40 boxes mould and dipped candles 10 boxes fresh chocolate 140 reams wrapping paper TEAS, Imperial } Of this year's im- Hyson } portation & very Young Hyson, and } fine qualities— 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
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them entitled 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 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
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 2000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tiers fresh Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tiers green Copperas 5 pipes Cogniac Brandy 10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 26 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco. May 11. d
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira. Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine. It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above. Lewis Deblois. May 16. d
To be Rented by the Subscriber,
THAT commodious three story BRICK HOUSE, next door to Dr. Dick's shop, on Prince-street—Possession to be given on the first of August next. As I intend to leave this state early in said month, beg that all those that are any ways indebted to me will please call and settle the same on or before the first of August aforesaid; and those that have any legal claims against me will please exhibit them in due time. ANN JACKS. July 7. cost*
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN, from the commons near Alexandria, on the 10th inst. a GREY HORSE, about 8 years old, strong made, short tail and mane very much worn off by the collar—and when last seen his right eye very sore. The above reward will be paid for the horse and thief, or FIVE DOLLARS for the horse alone. Joseph H. Mandeville. July 15. dlw
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 plaister Paris; 200 casks lime 50 boxes mould candles; 50 do. soap 6 casks spermaceti oil.
IN STORE,
130 boxes mould candles; 30 do. dip'd do. 40 do. soap; 60 do. chocolate 30 barrels N. E. rum 3 chests Imperial, } FRESH 15 do. young hyson } TEAS. 5 hhds. Mus. sugar; 15 barrels do. do. 40 do. Havanna white and brown sugar 160 boxes Nova-Scotia Herrings 40 do. cod-fish; 25 barrels fall mackerel 60 casks raisins 8 bales Beerboon gurrahs. AND 60 quarter casks Bellona gunpowder. June 29. d
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhds. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 3 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a super- 4 quarter casks do. do. } rior quality 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
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, Loaf and Lump ditto, Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, and Souchong } TEAS, particularly selected for family use. Best green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality
W I N E S.
Madeira, Busellos, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine old Port Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Off Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, 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 Loiper'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.
G. F. Woodham
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, THAT he intends giving Musical Instructions during the stay of the Theatrical Company. Letters addressed to G. W. at Mr. Gadsby's, will be attended to. July 15. cost*
FOR SALE,
The staunch Brigantine HARMONY, (Of Boston) ROBERT HENRY, Master. Now lying at Hartshorne's wharf. She is 118 tons burden, completely equipped, and a remarkable fast sailor. A bargain will be given if immediate application is made to John G. Ladd. July 10. d
Landing,
And for Sale on board said Brig, 50 tons Plaister Paris 110 boxes mould and dip't Candles 50 boxes Soap 4 kegs Beers Tongues. Apply as above.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax-Streets, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA
Port } Sherry } Lisbon } Malaga } Teneriffe & } Corsica } Old St. Estephe Madoc claret, in cases of one dozen
WINES.
A few dozen fine old frontinae Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havanna honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
TEAS
Gunpowder } Imperial } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin and } Souchong } 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 rapée do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
W I N E S.
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; wool; 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 treble scaled; chewing tobacco; best Havanna segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and n-chovias, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
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.

TEMPER, SPIRIT, AND RESOURCES OF OUR COUNTRY.
FAR from wishing to excite the angry passions of the nation, or to prompt the spirit of war, our general sense of public interest would lead to the inculcation of an opposite temper, and to the cultivation of the arts of peace, with which the prosperity of every people is inseparably connected.
The unanimous expression of public sentiment, which has gone forth in the United States, on the late outrageous proceeding of the British marine, must carry conviction to every government in the world, that the American people will suffer no difference in domestic politics to divide them on questions of great national concern, and that in every occurrence of foreign aggression, they will act with the union and vigor which ought to be expected from men, who have interests of a dearer nature to defend than the members of any other community.
Faced by a gracious providence in a country, which embraces every benefit of soil and climate that can give value to existence, and in full possession of every faculty which a free government and inexhaustible resources, both of nature and art can bestow, to permit the diminution of these enjoyments by any earthly power, would impeach our gratitude to heaven & violate the first principle of nature, self-preservation.
To continue these blessings unimpaired, and to transmit the inheritance of our Fathers without a stain to posterity, or to sink them in the sordid considerations of a delusive tranquility, is now the option before us.
That the choice has been irrevocably made, is recorded in the unanimous and indignant expression of the public will. Be ours the pleasing task briefly to review, the means which we possess to enforce the determination should negotiation fail, and the required reparation be refused.
With a population that can furnish, with but little inconvenience, to the pursuits of agriculture, manufactures and the mechanic arts, five hundred thousand brave and hardy soldiers, with a commerce, fisheries, and coasting trade, that could yield to the purposes of war one hundred thousand of the bravest and best of seamen, with every supply that can be required for naval or military use, with the proud remembrance of triumphant constancy and courage, in the struggle of our revolution—War to an imitate the exertions of future contest, and with a geographical position, which gives to our country a commanding choice of military operation; is it within the conception of reason or common sense, that any nation should wantonly and without cause, provoke the just resentment of such a people?
Could anything short of madness urge that NATION, whose best interests are interwoven with our peaceful intercourse, to such an act of desperation and self-destruction? Let the nations of Europe and more especially Great Britain resolve the question. Be it the case of our government to place the question fairly before her—and be it the unalterable decision of the American people, to meet her pacific answer with honorable reconciliation, or her war-defiance with bold and inflexible hostility.
To the Editor of the Washington Federalist.
I WAS sorry to observe in your paper of the 1st instant, a palpable misstatement of the late outrage committed on the frigate Chesapeake, under the command of commodore James Barron—and from your generous declaration that you have no wish to injure the reputation of that officer, I am sure you will take pleasure in publishing the following remarks:
That commodore James Barron and no other person on board the Chesapeake had any reasonable ground to apprehend an attack from the Leopard, appears from the manner the captain of the Leopard hailed the Chesapeake; and from the circumstance of the ladies, and children of Dr. Bullus's family, who were passengers, remaining on deck, until the first gun was fired from
the Leopard, and they had only gone into the ward-room, when a broadside was given.
Secondly, at the time the Leopard came alongside of the Chesapeake, the crew was employed in getting the anchor secured on the bows and coiling the cables below, one cable still remaining on deck. You also err in stating that the guns were loaded with double headed shot—they were only loaded in the customary way with round shot, as the guns of all ships are when going to sea. I can also assure you that captain James Barron has not been to Norfolk since the Chesapeake has been in commission—his place of residence being near Hampton. This fact sufficiently contradicts the report of the captain of the Melampus having told him he would have his men by fair or foul means.
That captain Barron was as anxious to defend the flag as any other officer on board, appears from his having desired his officers to repair to quarters, as soon as danger was apprehended, and to do it without an unnecessary display of hostilities, as soon as he had read the orders of the British captain, which was sent on board his ship under the appearance of a private dispatch supposed for Europe: that after giving the answer, he went on deck and endeavored to hail the Leopard, when a gun was fired at him, and a broadside followed which was near terminating his existence; notwithstanding this he made several efforts to hail the Leopard, standing in the open gangway exposed to as heavy a fire as ever was witnessed. In this situation he continued to receive their fire for the space of fifteen minutes. Finding not a gun had been or could be made ready to fire from his ship; his masts, rigging and hull cut to pieces, a shot between wind and water, and upwards of 4 feet water in the hold; he reluctantly ordered the flag to be struck, but it is totally false that he hauled it down with his own hands. I am told from good authority it was done as usual by one of the quarter master's of the after guard. Such a report could only be made by one of capt. Barron's bitter enemies, which God knows he has enough of.
There has however been a deficiency in some department of the ship. If captain Barron did order all hands to quarters before the enemy began to fire, even if it was without the usual forms; and if it was after the firing commenced, had the ship been prepared for an engagement, would she not have been able to return a gun previous to the colors being struck? There is no doubt of it; and I suspect on the trial it will appear the ship was not prepared? Why was the fire not returned? Because the priming horns and matches could not be got from the magazine, owing it is stated, to the confusion the gunner was thrown into at the first broadside: this also indicates that the magazine was not well arranged. Will any man say that was the commodore's fault? Capt. Barron did not go on board the Chesapeake, as the acting captain; he was in the capacity of the commodore, with an officer, acting as captain, under him, namely, capt. Gordon, whose rank is a master commandant. After an elapse of 15 minutes, the Leopard pouring it into the Chesapeake, two powder horns were obtained from below by captain Gordon himself and given to lieutenant Allen, who fired a gun with a boat of fire or a logger-head from the gallery, no matches being yet ready. Fifteen minutes is a long time for a ship to receive the fire of an adversary of superior force, without being in a capacity to return a gun—and no man can be deemed a coward who can stand for 15 minutes in the open gangway of a ship, exposed to as heavy a fire as can be conceived. A court of enquiry, which will be held on the spot, will determine where the blame ought to attach. It is therefore cruel that the character of a man, who once stood so high, should be blasted, until judgment is given against him.
A FRIEND TO JUSTICE.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
A high estimate is made of the talents of General Bennigsen, not only from his brave conduct at Eylau, which has procured him the notice of his Prince, but from the military talents which he has been known to cultivate, and by which he has distinguished himself. To him is attributed the work which appeared at Riga in the year 1793, in which he gives his "Thoughts upon the knowledge necessary for every officer of the Light Horse," a work of high reputation. It has been observed, that Gen. Bennigsen, upon an examination of the military talents of the French emperor, pronounced that his manner of execution was the same, and that, should he ever engage with him, he should be sure to profit from the discovery. Report has attributed this remark to Gen. Bennigsen, and his success has given
it the same, but the anonymous author of Reflections of a Soldier upon the events of the last war, published at Cologne in 1806, appears to have thought differently at that time of the military arrangements of the French Emperor. He says, "In this second campaign, the system of war of the Emperor of the French discovered a remarkable change. Hitherto he had attacked his enemies with the rapidity of lightning, but this was the fury of an overwhelming torrent. He seemed to renounce his activity, to attain his end by more studied marches. He hazarded nothing! All his marches were manœuvres, in which he studied the grounds, and reconnoitered places, which could be the most advantageous, for all his future plans. We might thus see, that, after having examined the field of battle, upon which he had resolved to decide the fate of the coalition, he made but very small movements forward, contenting himself with a full understanding of those of the enemy, and manœuvred so well, as to draw the enemy to an attack, upon the spot, of which he has fully studied all the advantages. That the Russians deceived by the retrograde movement of Napoleon, should think that they might attack with advantage, might be excusable, but why did not the Austrian general discover the advantages which might arise to the French. The fact was that some days before the battle of Austerlitz, the French emperor advanced before Brunn with his headquarters, made one or two marches, and advanced his army, but soon returned to the ground which he had already examined in the Austerlitz. The Gazettes published instantly that he was in full retreat, and it was simple enough, that the Russians pushed their confidence to rashness, when they saw Napoleon do that before them which he had never done before. The event is well known. The writer observes, "If the emperor Alexander has been content to check the French till the arrival of the army of Bennigsen in Bohemia, whence he might annoy the left of the French army, and might have forced himself into Pressburg, and towards the Danube, he must have embarrassed the French exceedingly. For the army of Bennigsen united to that of the Archduke Ferdinand had such superiority that it must have forced its way to the Danube, and endangered Brannau, the deposit of the whole French army. While the army of Bennigsen thus harassed the French on the left, the emperor Alexander and the archduke Charles might have directed their march to Vienna, and without a general action have obliged the French to quit Brunn." This knowledge Bennigsen had of these arrangements. While thus informed of the talents of the emperor of the French, he will not, probably, trust to the uniformity of the military operations of Napoleon.
VULGAR ERRORS.
Extract from Dr Arthur Browne's Sketches. When Sully or Clarendon compose history, they speak from knowledge, and record facts to them familiar; but what can be more ridiculous than a country curate or a closet philosopher narrating events to him imperfectly known, and explaining motives by him wildly conjectured,* even positions the most universally received as indisputable in our own time, are by ministers and statesmen often derided as popular errors. All in England, in 1749, was frantic at the outrage offered to captain Jenkins, by the Spaniards cutting off his ears. The late lord Bute assured a friend of mine, that no such thing ever happened. All America held Mr. G. Grenville in abhorrence as the author of the stamp act; the late Mr. Burke assured me, it was a measure odious to him, and which met his total disapprobation. Yet what historian doubts to record these undisputed facts? What then shall we think of more ancient history? Is it not odd, that scarce a man at the time thinks himself acquainted with the interior of the cabinet of princes; yet after the lapse of a few years, when he is much less likely to know it from the lapse of time and death of witnesses, almost every man thinks himself perfectly acquainted with it, and fully qualified to be an historian!
WISDOM OF THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION. (From the same)
Few persons seem to have a true idea of the wisdom of that constitution of which Englishmen boast so much: They are perpetually scrutinizing the private vices and follies of opposition, and imputing all their actions to interest. The English constitution does not object to virtue; it rejoices in it: but its wisdom is, that it can abstract from virtue; it has provided for its absence, and depends more upon the conflicts of parties and balances of powers to produce its salutary ends. Hence it is, that for so many generations the political vessel has worked well, and though in one sense a false patriot may turn into a bad minister, his errors or his perfidy will be corrected, if not by the virtue, by the interests of the next generation. A celebrated leader of opposition in England has been often traduced by his enemies as a man of vicious character. I perhaps am too much bigotted in favor of that great man to view him with any eye but that of ex-
* The greatest imposition, perhaps, in our day, is the "SECRET HISTORY OF THE COURT OF ST. CLOUD." || Dr. Browne was a Rhode-Island man. † Dr. B. wrote his "sketches" in Ireland.
trême admiration; but supposing, for a moment, that the calumnies of his enemies were true, if his advice was such as would have saved his country, the nation which rejected him as a minister seems to me to have acted much as wisely as the drowning man who should say, "I will not accept the able assisting hand of the man who extends it to me for I do not like him."
FREDERICKSBURG, July 3. July 1st, 1807.
At a meeting of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, convened at the Town Hall.
William Smock, (Mayor) Chairman. James Brown from the committee appointed at the last meeting (of June 27th) to prepare an address to the president of the U. States, presented the following memorial:
To the President of the United States.
The memorial of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity,
Sheweth, That British injuries, long and unremittingly pursued, have filled the bosoms of your memorialists with sentiments of the strongest indignation—that, in these injuries, there has been nothing wanting of predatory outrage and national insult, to stamp them indelibly on the feelings and recollections of Americans—your memorialists are attached to peace—are warmly attached to fair and honorable peace. They have hitherto suppressed the emotions which British violence has kindled—they have warmly applauded that policy of our government which has sought redress of wrongs through amicable and rational discussion—and have anxiously marked the progress of negotiation, which, they fondly hoped, would restore to their country her rights redressed, and her name untarnished—but that negotiation has been found to be the protraction of wrongs.—Instead of ills redressed, outrage has become more daring. The vessels of America have been seized and plundered—her citizens have been impressed and murdered—her ports and harbors have been infested with British force—her sovereignty and independence have been flagrantly insulted and violated. And when justice has demanded from the government of Great Britain signal punishment on the violation of her flag, and of her territory, and on the murder of an American citizen—he has been discharged from the mockery of trial with triumphant acquittal.
The late unwarrantable and unprovoked attack of a British squadron upon the U. S. frigate the Chesapeake, fills up the measure of astonishment and of patience—it strips the American flag of its honors, and if submitted to, will leave this country without a name.
Your memorialists pronounce that the present is a crisis which is to fix the American character forever. It will either terminate in the career of American glory, or will prolong it to the latest posterity.—It must furnish the sad memorial of blighted honors, of withered strength, and of premature decay; or it will transmit to succeeding generations, the untarnished splendor of that name which is derived from the conquest of freedom and the achievement of the revolution.
At the present crisis but one sentiment thrills through the nation. It warms, invigorates and connects the hearts of all in one firm, unanimous resolution to resist British violence and outrage. It renounces that hostile peace which presents the spectacle of unrelenting cruelty and warfare on the one side and of forbearance to retaliation by force on the other.
These memorialists repose a confidence in the government of their country, to which its virtuous and upright administration pre-eminently entitles it. They rely upon its wisdom and its firmness to adopt the most prompt and efficient measures to rescue their country's honor from disgrace, and to secure her rights from violation. In the pursuit of such measures they pledge the government their warmest support, and in their firm resolve devote their fortunes and their lives to the preservation of the rights and the dignity of their nation.
These memorialists beg leave to offer their best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the president of the U. S. and to tender him their friendship and high esteem.
Which memorial being read, was unanimously agreed to. And it was thereupon ordered, that the same be signed by the chairman of the meeting and transmitted, in the behalf of the citizens of Fredericksburg and its vicinity, to the President of the United States.
On motion, ordered, That David C. Ker, John W. Green, Robert Standard,

and John Taylor Lomax, be a committee of correspondence to communicate with the committees of Norfolk, and other places. Whereupon the meeting adjourned. (Signed) Wm. SMOCK.
BALTIMORE, July 15. Arrived, brig Joseph, Murphy, 27 days from St. Pierres (Mart.) Also, brig Iris, Cushing, 30 days from Trinidad (de Cuba.) Left at Trinidad, brig Betsey, for N. York next day; Maria, for do. uncertain; schooner Martha, Crawley, for Charles-ton, do. July 1st, off the Bay of Honduras, spoke sch'r Ann, from Jamaica for New York. Same day saw the brig Betsey, from Trinidad, 3d, spoke brig Argo, Hawes, from Boston, for Havana. The ship Liverpool, of and for New York, from Jamaica, was captured by a French privateer—the ship was ran ashore near the Double-headed Shot and entirely lost; the rum was landing from her. Also, sch'r Sally, Martin, 16 days from Martinique. Spoke nothing but a British tender that came alongside and asked what news. Also ship Nancy, Hobbs, 54 days from Liverpool, May 28, lat. 45, long. 23 spoke ship Mississippi, of Wiscasset, from Savannah for Liverpool. June 14, lat. 42, long. 45, ship John Adams, Callender, from Baltimore for Liverpool, the ship Scotia, from Baltimore for Amsterdam, then in sight. Was boarded by the British ship Leeward within the capes and treated with the utmost politeness. Also, sch'r Rapid, Gould 24 days from La Vera Cruz. Left schooner Centurion, of New York for New Orleans next day, the only American vessel there. Saw 4 English ships of war lying in Lynnhaven bay. Also schooner Pocahontas, Herrick, 16 days from Laguira. Left schooner Hazard Cornell, for Philadelphia in two days—brig Two Betseys, Beverly, 12 days; schooner Three Friends for Baltimore in ten days; and two schooners from Philadelphia, just arrived. The Spanish privateers are very active in capturing all American vessels that have any kind of English goods on board.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. FRIDAY, JULY 17.
Admiral Duckworth, in detailing the operations of the British fleet in repassing the Dardanelles, mentions that the mainmast of the Windsor Castle was nearly cut through by a granite shot of eight hundred weight. This appears to have excited doubts in many persons of the possibility of ordnance being cast of sufficient calibre to throw a ball of such an immense size. But in referring to De Tott's memoirs (on the fortifications, &c. of the Dardanelles) we find an account of an enormous piece of ordnance which would carry a marble ball of eleven hundred weight. This piece, cast in brass in the reign of Amurath, was composed of two parts, joined together by a screw, where the charge is contained, after the manner of an English pistol. Its breach rested against a massy stone work; and it was placed upon timbers, cut and disposed for that purpose, under a small arch that served as an embrasure. To load this formidable piece of artillery no less than three hundred and thirty pounds of powder was required—and the explosion is described as resembling the shock of an earthquake. "At the distance of three hundred fathoms (says De Tott) I saw the ball divide into three pieces and these fragments of a rock crossed the Strait, rebounded from the water to the opposite mountain, and left the surface of the sea all in a foam through the whole breadth of the channel." De Tott's observations on the situation of the Dardanelles are also very interesting;—Speaking of the works, he states, that from the mouth of the Straits to Nagara Point, where the last batteries are erected, they open to the enemy an interesting and continual fire for the entire space of 7 leagues. The surplus of waters which the Black Sea receives, and which cannot be evaporated, pouring into the Mediterranean, through the Bosphorus of Thrace and the Propontis, forms at the Dardanelles currents so violent that frequently ships can scarcely stem them, with all their sails set. These currents, driven back from one jutting shore to another, are grand important obstacles to the navigation of the Straits; and expose those to very great danger who neglect to allow for their effects. A battery erected on the headland corresponding with another on the European side, gives the Turks the power of raking every ship which endeavors to force a passage; while the ships cannot fire their broadsides without exposing the vessel's side to the currents, consequently to be driven back by their violence; and the same situation affords the
Turkish artillery an opportunity of employing its bar shot with great effect on their sails, expanded by the brisk gale, necessary to attempt forcing their way; and which, if destroyed, leaves them in certain danger of being shipwrecked on the coast. (Charleston Times.)
DOCUMENT ON IMPRESSMENT.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to James Munroe, esq. Minister at London, dated 7th January 1804.
"We consider a neutral flag on the high seas, as a safeguard to those sailing under it. Great Britain on the contrary, asserts a right to search for and seize her own subjects; and under that cover, as cannot but happen, are often seized and taken off, citizens of the United States, and citizens or subjects of other neutral countries, navigating the high seas, under the protection of the American flag.
Were the right of Great Britain, in this case not denied, the abuses flowing from it would justify the United States in claiming and expecting a discontinuance of its exercise. But the right is denied, and on the best grounds.
Although Great Britain has not yet adopted in the same latitude with most other nations, the immunities of a neutral flag, she will not deny the general freedom of the high seas, and of the neutral vessels navigating them, with such exceptions only as are annexed to it by the law of nations. She must produce then such an exception in the law of nations, in favor of the right she contends for.
But in what written and received authority will she find it? in what usage except her own will it be found? She will find in both, that a neutral vessel does not protect certain objects denominated contraband of war, including enemies serving in the war nor articles going into a blockaded port, nor as she has maintained, and as we have not contested, enemies' property of any kind. But no where will she find an exception to this freedom of the seas, and of neutral flags, which justifies the taking a way of any person, not an enemy in military service, found on board a neutral vessel.
If treaties, British as well as others, are to be consulted on this subject, it will equally appear that no countenance to the practice can be found in them. Whilst they admit a contraband of war, by enumerating its articles, and the effect of a real blockade by defining it in no instance do they affirm or imply a right in any sovereign to enforce his claims to the allegiance of his subjects, on board neutral vessels on the high seas. On the contrary, whenever a belligerent claim against persons on board a neutral vessel, is referred to in treaties, enemies in military service alone are excepted from the general immunity of persons in that situation; and in this exception confirms the immunity of those who are not included in it.
It is not then from the law or the usage of nations, nor from the tenor of the treaties, that any sanction can be derived for the practice in question. And surely it will not be pretended that the sovereignty of any nation extends in any case whatever beyond its own dominions, and its own vessels on the high seas. Such a doctrine would give just alarm to all nations, and more than any thing would countenance the imputation of aspiring to an universal empire of the seas. It would be less admissible too, as it would be applicable to times of peace as well as to persons. If the law of allegiance, which is a municipal law, be in force at all on the high seas, on board foreign vessels, it must be so at all times there, as it is with, in its acknowledged sphere. If the reason alleged for it be, good in time of war, namely, that the sovereign has then a right to the service of all his subjects, it must be good at all times, because at all times he has the same right to their service. War is not the only occasion for which he may want their services, nor is external danger the only danger against which their services may be required for his security. A gain: if the authority of a municipal law can operate on persons in foreign vessels on the high seas, because within the dominion of their sovereignty they would be subject to that law, and are violating that law by being in that situation, how reject the inference that the authority of a municipal law may equally be enforced on board foreign vessels on the high seas, against articles of property exported in violation of such a law or belonging to the country from which it was exported? and thus every commercial regulation, in time of peace too, as well as of war, would be made obligatory on foreigners and their vessels, not only whilst within the domi-
nion of the sovereign making the regulation, but in every sea, and at every distance where an armed vessel might meet with them. Another inference deserves attention. If the subjects of one sovereign may be taken by force from the vessels of another on the high seas, the right of taking them when found, implies the right of searching for them, a vexation of commerce, especially in the time of peace, which has not yet been attempted, and which for that as well as other reasons, may be regarded as contradicting the principle from which it would flow. (To be continued.)
INTERESTING TO PHYSICIANS AND APOTHECARIES.
Letters Patent were issued by the United States to Doctor W. Lewis, of York county, Pennsylvania, on the 10th instant, granting him the exclusive privilege of using, & vending to others an ingenious machine for the purpose of making Pills. With the assistance of this machine, any number of Pills may be formed from a given quantity of the mass, without daubing the fingers.
From the Virginia Gazette. HINTS ON THE EVENT OF A WAR.
In the event of a war between the U. States and Great Britain, the probable object of attack, on the part of the latter, will be the port of New Orleans. Louisiana is the part of America most thinly peopled by citizens of the U. S and consequently most exposed to the troops of an enemy. Great Britain may also flatter herself, that from the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, she may with success invade the western country, at least that part of the western country which now forms the frontiers of the union. The strength of the Canadians is much greater than foreigners are apt to suppose. The emigration to that country from the British dominions, as also from the New England states, has been nearly equal to the emigration into the states of Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee, with the adjacent territories from the Atlantic states. The conquest of Canada ought therefore in the first instance to be the object of this country. To invade Canada, will be the most effectual way of preventing an attack from that quarter. If Canada be conquered, all the views of the British on this continent will be destroyed: So long as Canada remains in their possession, they may always harass and annoy the western settlements. So long as Canada remains subject to British authority, the North Western tribes of Indians will be retained in British pay. These tribes alone, on a moderate calculation, may be estimated at 15 or 20 000. This force, from the Indian mode of war, may be extremely injurious to the western settlements; but were Canada once allied to the United States, in place of having the Indians opposed to us, we should have them on our side in whatever contest we might be engaged.
The invasion of Canada may be easily accomplished either from the state of Ohio or the New England states. The present military force in those provinces does not exceed four thousand, an army of 15 or 20,000 at farthest will be sufficient for this purpose.
Could a peace be continued on honorable terms between the U. S. and Britain, it would doubtless be advantageous to both countries; but if all prospects of amity vanishes, it becomes the duty of every American citizen, not only to prepare himself against invasion, but for invasion, and for the conquest of those territories which are in the power of the U. S to obtain.
The Bahama islands also hold out a prize which, though of less value than the Canadas, may be easily attained. Ten thousand militia may be transported to the Bahamas in a few days time from Charleston in the absence of the British cruisers, which cannot always block up our harbors. These islands would be of value to the U. States in many respects. The British would no longer have a retreat for their privateering depredations, nor would the Bahamas furnish as they do now a band of pirates to harass the American commerce.
From the National Intelligencer.
WE are pleased to observe the circumspection of the merchants. If they consult their own interests, or that of the country they will for a time repress their spirit of adventure, and run as few risques as possible until an explicit answer shall be given by the British ministry. As yet it remains a point undetermined whether the late barbarous outrages have emanated di-
rectly from the British cabinet, or are the acts exclusively of subordinate commanders. If they are directly authorised by the cabinet, then we may calculate upon a scene of violence co extensive with British power, and for another display of that perfidy so characteristic of its government—Every American vessel upon the ocean will be seized and sent into some British port for adjudication, and the courts will take special care if they do not forthwith proceed to condemnation, at any rate to keep the cases sub judice. Indeed if the recent outrages do not emanate from the government, it is difficult to say whether they will not, notwithstanding, seize what they may consider a favorable opportunity to wreak their vengeance on this country. We know the hostility of the greater part of those who compose the British administration to our principles, and they may be quixotic enough to imagine themselves able to crush these principles or seriously to arrest our commercial growth. They may therefore, under some hollow pretext refuse that satisfaction we demand, the result of which will be war. There is indeed no small color of truth in the supposition that this outrage has flowed from the change in the British ministry, connected with the fate the treaty has received from our government, and that without meaning or expecting war, they have virtually authorised aggressions on us which they fancied we would tamely submit to; and that however ashamed they may be with the manifestation they will soon receive of the temper of the nation, their pride must prevent them from retracting. Every thing is, and must for some time remain uncertain. In the mean time it becomes our duty to be prepared for the worst, and to husband all our strength—But little injury can accrue to the merchant from a suspension of his export business for a few months, compared with the incalculable evils that might befall him from its active prosecution. He is therefore under a double obligation to persevere this course, arising not only from a regard to his own interest, but likewise from a love of his country. In the day of danger it will want all its resources and all its seamen.
Were congress in session, it is extremely probable that their first step would be the imposition of an embargo. What they would do, were they sitting, is in the interest and duty of the merchant to do himself. We have no doubt that the intelligence of this order of men may on this occasion, as it has on all former occasions, be relied on.
One great benefit may arise from an embargo not being immediately laid on in the U. S. Such a step on our part would most certainly produce a similar one on the part of Britain; and as we have a much greater number of vessels in her ports than she has in ours, the hazard to us would be proportionably great. It is, likewise, not a little to be feared, that an adoption of such a measure would immediately produce an extensive depredation on the ocean, at a period when our vessels were sailing in the most unsuspecting security. But none of these objections lie against every individual merchant in the U. S. laying himself an embargo on his own vessels. This is the true policy at this time.
For Sale, 2 bales of excellent twilled Sacking, 40 barrels Rosin, Coarse and Fine Liverpool Salt. Wm. I. Hall, Merchants' Wharf. July 17. d3t
NOTICE.
THE members of the PENNSYLVANIA COPPER MINE COMPANY are hereby notified, that a general meeting of the company, will be held at Gadsby's hotel in Alexandria, on the 31st day of the present month at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. It is earnestly requested that every member will be punctual in his attendance either in person or by proxy as business very essential to their interests will be laid before them. John Potts, President. July 17. d2w
NOTICE.
The public are hereby respectfully notified, that Mr. O'Kelly is arrived in this neighborhood, and has appointed to preach in the old methodist meeting-house to-morrow evening at early candle light, and on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, when his future appointments will be made. July 17. 2t
Printings, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

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 pre- sent 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 28. eo
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 20. d.
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Freestone Point, near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, two Negro Men slaves, named ANDREW and JAMES , the property of Sarah Fouchet , in Prince William county, and hired of her until the end of the year. They had each of them a pass for three days, being 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 trousers 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. eo
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 ri- sing 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 Mercer, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
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 ri- sing 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 Mercer, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
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 ri- sing 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 Mercer, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
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 ri- sing 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 Mercer, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
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 ri- sing 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 Mercer, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] lawtf
Porto-Rico GREEN COFFEE, Received per the Mercury from St. Thomas, FOR SALE BY Jonah Thompson & Son, OR Cuthbert Powell. June 27. d61-c851
Servants to be Hired. A young Negro Man, who has been a car- riage driver and house servant. Also, a Negro Girl, who has been accus- tomed to house service. Enquire of the Printer. eo
La Plata Hides. 7944 South America OX HIDES, of the first quality, from Monte Video, are now landing and for sale at No. 4, Water-street, Baltimore, by William Jenkins. Also on Hand, Laguira, Oronoko and Curacao Hides. A general assortment of Tanners' and Curriers' Tools; Tanners' Oil and Leather, of all kinds; which is offer- ed on accommodating terms. June 8. [10] eo6w
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Careavello Wines in quarter casks, Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron hollow ware. R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. eo
The Subscriber has just Received And offers for sale, Ninety hampers Bristol PORTER BOT- TLES, containing one gross each Seven bales COTTON, of a superior 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, put up for home, or export con- sumption. ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use. WM. DUNLAP. June 10. co
NOTICE. ALL those who have any claims or de- mands against the estate of John Dun lap , merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their ac- counts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be please to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, William Herbert, } Exrs. April 6. lawtf
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY the twenty-first day of May, from the subscriber, living in Prince George's county, Maryland, about 4 miles from Alexandria ferry, Negro NED , and sometimes calls himself EDWARD PLATT , 30 years old, a small slender-made negro, a blacksmith by trade, and can read and write. He has a bright mulatto woman at Alexandria, called Rachel, for a wife, and has four or five children by her—the woman is or was the property of Miss Contee. I cannot describe his dress as he had a variety of good clothes. Any person apprehending the said negro and securing him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive if taken within ten miles from home Ten dollars, if forty miles Thirty Dollars, and if at a greater dis- tance the above reward and all reasonable ex- pences if brought home. James Hawkins. June 9. lawtf
PROPOSALS ARE ISSUED, For publishing by Subscription, THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES By David Ramsay, M. D. Author of the History of the American Re- volution. The work will be comprised in one octavo volume of about 400 pages, ornamented with an engraved head of Washington—Price to subscribers in boards $2.50—to non-subscri- bers $3.00—payable on delivery. Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY , King-street, Alexandria. June 23. d3t-law1m
NOTICE. THOSE who have Flour stored with me, are hereby requested to take said Flour away or sell it, on or before the 24th day of July next; at which time I intend to leave Alexandria, and will not be accountable for any flour now in my possession after the time a- bove stated. Also those who have claims against me, are requested to bring them for- ward for settlement; and those who are in- debted to me, or the firm of DENNEY & POW- ELL , will please to make payment by the first day of August next, as no further indulgence will be given. To Rent—A Warehouse. Edmund Denney. June 27. eo1ft
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 cir- cuit, 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 part- ner of Mildred and Roberts , plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants— 300 Acres of Land, Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscara- ra, 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, in- terest and costs, in said decree mentioned. William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer, } Comrs. June 24. 2awts
FOR SALE, On advantageous terms, A THREE STORY BRICK WARE- HOUSE , on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT of GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets. TO RENT, And immediate possession given, The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman —an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD busi- ness.—Apply to Jonah Thompson & Son. March 14. 3tawtf
ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria; HAS LATELY RECEIVED FOR SALE, The following Valuable Books, viz.   GUTHRIE'S Geography, in 2 vs.  quarto, with a folio Atlas—Price  $10 00    17 dollars—the Atlas separate is      Morse's Geography, 2 vols. octa-  vo, with Maps,  6 50    — — — — — abridged for the use  of schools,  1 00    Mackay's Navigation,   3 50    Bowditch's do. (a new edition)   3 50    Blunt's Coast Pilot improved   3 50    Johnson's Dictionary with Walk-  er's Pronunciation,  3 50    Brooke's General Gazetteer impro-  ved,  3 50    Scott's Geographical Dictionary of  the United States,  2 50    Geographical Compilations, 2 vols.  12 mo.  2 50    Domestic Encyclopaedia, 5 vols.  octavo,  15 00    Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary,   4 50    Young's do. do.   3 50    Shakspeare's Works, 8 v. 12 mo.   10 00    Wonders of Nature and Art, 14 v.  boards,  14 00    Octavo Bibles with Carn's Notes, 3 to  — — — 4 vols. fine paper,  5 50    Carey's Family Bible, at 3 75 and   10 00    Oxford Quarto Bible,   7 50    Ferrand's Latin Courses, in 2 parts,  each  75    Adams on the Globes,   1 50    Life of Nelson,   2 00    Darwin's Zoonomia, 2 vols. octavo,   6 00    Webster on Pestilence, 2 vols. oct.   4 00    Wallace on Diseases,   2 00    Cullen's Practice,   2 50    Rush's Enquiries, 4 vols. octavo   9 00    Parkinson's Medical Admonitions,   3 00    Lavoisier's Chemistry,   3 50    New Dispensatory,   3 00    Denman's Midwifery, 2 vols. oct.   3 50    Cullen's Materia Medica,   2 50    Bell's Surgery, 4 vols. octavo,   14 00    Bell on Ulcers,   1 50    Brown's Elements of Medicine,   2 00    John Newton's Works, 9 v. 12 mo.   8 00    Saurin's Sermons, 7 vols.   14 00    Burgh's Dignity of Human Nature,   2 00    Berkley's Minute Philosopher,   2 00    Paley's Natural Theology,   2 00    Dr. Rees's CYCLOPAEDIA: EIGHT NUMBERS PUBLISHED. Price to non-subscribers Three Dollars Fiv- ty Cents per Number. Only two copies for sale. July 9.
JUST RECEIVED, A fresh supply of Dr. Wheaton's patent Itch Ointment and Jaundice Bitters , FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria June 9. law3m
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. INSURANCE OFFICE, July 3d, 1807. THE stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria are hereby notified, that the directors have this day de- clared a dividend of five per cent. on that part of the capital stock now paid, payable to the stockholders, or their legal representatives, on the 13th inst. By order. J. B. Nickolls, Secretary. July 3. eo3w
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 inst. By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, CASHIER. Bank of Alexandria, } July 6. (7) } 3tawtf
Valuable Property for Sale. TO BE SOLD , in four distinct lots or to- gether, four acres of LAND, contain- ing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the terri- tory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green- street, and bounding east and west on Fair- ette and Payne-streets. A plan of the ground and further particular may be obtained by application to James Paxton. June 22. tawtf
Just Received and for Sale, By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity. They have also for Sale, Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stored Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26. 2aw
Just received from Boston, And for sale at the Bookstore of R. GRAY , in King-street, A Report of the Trial of Thomas Oliver Selfridge, Esq. On an indictment for Manslaughter, for kil- ling Mr. Charles Austin, on the Public Ex- change, in Boston Aug. 4, 1806 THE lively interest which this extraor- dinary occurrence had excited in the public mind, called for a full and impartial statement of facts, both in the development of the tes- timony, and the pleadings which took place at the trial. This injunction appears to have been fulfilled in the present publication, as it comes from the press, sanctioned by the offi- cial reporter of the state, and under the su- pervision of the court itself. The public are therefore presented with all the documents necessary to form a correct understanding of the subject as well in relation to the unhappy catastrophe, as to the course and operation of the laws, in cases of this nature. At the same place may be had, A Correct Statement of the whole Prelim- nary Controversy, between Thomas Oliver Selfridge, and Benjamin Austin, (father of the deceased C. Austin.) By Thomas Oliver Selfridge. "He takes my life, When he doth take the means whereby I live."
This pamphlet embraces a variety of mat- ter, immediately relevant to the unhappy oc- currence, which deprived Mr. Charles Aus- tin of life; in which the author, in vindicating his conduct in this extraordinary affair, is drawn into a retrospection of the general char- acter of Benjamin Austin. In adopting this mode, Mr. Selfridge has given loose to a bold- ness of asperity, seldom found in the writings of our best authors, and which reflect great credit on his genius and learning. Price of the Report—1 Dollar. Price of the Statement—27 1-2 Cents. June 27. eo3w PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.