Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-03-14 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1806.
[No. 1548.]
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 kind of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest li- mitation and prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. m.
CANDLES AND RUM.
850 boxes Mould and Dipt Can- dles, of a superior quality, 10 barrels New England Rum, Lading from Schooner FAVORITE , Capt. HALE , from Boston, and for sale, by Lawralon & Fowie.
March 12. d
Wanted to Purchase, A GOOD MILCH COW. Apply to the
PRINTER. d6c
March 11.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust to the Subscriber, will be exposed to sale, on Wednes- day, the second day of April next, for ready money, upon the premises, several very valuable LOTS OF GROUND, lying upon Queen, Fair- fax, Water and Union streets, in the town of Alexandria—And immediately after the sale of the Lots, will be exposed to sale, at the coffee house, for ready money also, (in case by the sale of the Lots the sum required should not be rai- sed) one undivided sixteenth part of a Tract of Land, lying in Spotsylvania county, containing about eighteen thousand acres, known by the name of the Mine Tract .
James Keith, Trustee. dlf
March 12.
I have received from Madras, (Via New York) 9 Bales of Piece Goods, consisting of Long Cloths, Manilla Ginghams, Nicomas and Madras Handkerchiefs. The a- bove goods were selected in Madras by Andrew Smith for Hewes and Miller, are entitled to drawback, and will be sold low by the bale. Mordecai Miller,
Who has in Store,
1200 Spanish Hides, 750 pair of Morocco Shoes, 20 tons Plaster, and 20 trais of Figs.
March 5. d
JUST RECEIVED,
20 bags best Black Pepper 20 chests Souchong Tea 24 hogsheads best Surinam Molasses 50 barrels Beef.
FOR SALE, by
John G. Ladd. d
March 6.
Just Landed,
From the Schooner FRIENDSHIP , and for sale by WASHINGTON PIERCE, on liberal terms; 24 hogsheads retailing Molasses, A few boxes Mould Candles, Hogsheads Liverpool Salt, 5 barrels Cherry Blossom, 24 quintals Cod Fish.
February 17. eo
FOR SALE
1000 bushels Liverpool Fine Salt. 2500 do. St. Ubes. Wm. Hodgson.
Feb. 12. d
HENRY K. MAY
Has received, per Brig Equator , Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, it immedi- ately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead, 38 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Igot Lead and 36 sheets Milled do.
December 18. d
Cath, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
Philadelphia BEER.
The Subscriber has received, per captain Hand , a supply of BEER , From the brewery of Abbott & Sheward (late J. W. Morris ) which from its quality he can particularly recommend.
J. MacLeod, King Street.
Oysters, Steaks, Relishes, &c. as usual.
March 8. e3g
JOHN WATTS
Has just received and offers for sale, on the usual terms,
 White and brown Ticklenburg  White and brown German Rolls  White and brown Placillas  7-8 and 4-4 Tiff. Linen  4-4 Shirting Cotton  Apron and fitting Checks  Chintzes and Calicoes  Diaper and Diaper Table Cloths  Superfine Cloths and Cassimere  Sewing Silks, Twills, and Threads  Cambric Muslins, 4-4 and 6-4  Lace Cambricks, 4-4 and 6-4  Plain Leno, do. do.  Tamboured Leno, do. do.  Leno Veils, do. do.  Leno Shades and Deyona do.  Pic Nic Gloves and Mitts  Silk and Cotton Hose  Ladies Habit Gloves  Cambric Handkerchiefs and Long Lawn  Gurrahs, Coffacs, and Baftas  Fresh Clover Seed, &c. &c. 
March 4. eo
FRESH ORANGES.
Just received, per the Schooner FAIR A- MERICAN , from Antigua, Fresh Oranges of a superior quality, Ditto English Walnuts, of do. do. Ditto Shell Barks Raisins, Cocoa Nuts, Sweet Cider, by the barrel, Pickled Salmon, by the keg.
ALSO ON HAND,
 Candles by the box,  Pork in barrels,  Flax,  Codfish. 
A quantity of POTATOES and CHEESE, and GROCERIES as usual.
Thomas Simms. eo7+
February 28.
I have been informed that one of the Tracts of Land advertised for sale by A. Scholfield and Thomas Cooke , under a deed of trust from John Withers , to secure John and M. Scholfield , includes part of a lot of land in my possession, under a deed of bargain and sale from Robert Allison , duly recorded in the county court of Fairfax: If so, all persons are caution- ed against purchasing so much of the same as is included within my lines.
C. F. Whiting. tf
February 17.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust made by Joseph Neale to the Subscriber, for the pur- pose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein named, to Peter Sheron , I will expose to sale (for cash) at the Coffee House , in the town of Alexandria, on Tuesday the 18th day of March next, at one o'clock.
An Acre of Ground,
Lying on the South side of Duke Street, and bounded by West, Hamilton, and Wolfe lanes, in the suburbs of Alexandria.
John Dunlap, Trustee. d3w
February 24.
CLOVER SEED.
3000 pounds fresh CLOVER SEED, For Sale by
John G. Ladd. d
February 19.
FOR SALE,
 100 bbls. Muscovado SUGARS,  2000 lbs. prime Fiskin Butter.  40 casks Chewing Tobacco.  Spinning Cotton,  AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  Liquors and Groceries, as usual  Mandeville & Jamieson. 
February 12. d
A few copies of the American Gardner , may be had at the Book- Store of Robert Gray.
Sale by Auction.
On MONDAY,
The 17th March, at 11 o'clock, will be sold at auction, on the premises, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
THAT very valuable PROPERTY, belong- ing to the estate of the late Abraham Van Bib- ber , Esq., called PARADISE , containing about 300 acres, and including the dwelling house and improvements, a valuable Mill and its appurte- nance; the whole in good order.
The above property is situated about one mile from the turnpike gate on the York road, and will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
A liberal credit will be given on a considera- ble part of this property, which may at any time be viewed on application to Mr. Ainsworth, on the premises.
ANDREW VAN BIBBER, WASHINGTON VAN BIBBER, Trustees.
Balt. Feb. 14. eo7+M. d. 7 M
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from THOMAS RICHARDS , to the Subscriber, made for the purpose of paying a debt due from the said Rich- ards to Robert T. Hooe & Co. will be exposed to Public Sale on the premises, on the 27th day of March next, on a credit of two, four and six months, with approved security, A TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Thomas Richards now lives, situated in the county of Fairfax on the drains of Great Hunting Creek, containing 80 acres; also five and a half acres adjoining the above TRACT. And on the 28th day of March next, will be sold on the same credit with approved security, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria—A PIECE OF GROUND situated in the town of Alexandria, on the west side of Pitt street and to the northward of King street in the said town, this piece of ground has a front of 24 feet on Pitt street, running 44 feet back. THOMAS SWANN, Trustee. February 19. 23wtf
NOTICE.
The commissioners named and au- thorized by a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued and now in prosecution against Thos. Moose of Alexandria, intend to meet on the 26th day of this month at four o'clock in the afternoon at John Gadsby's city tavern in the town of Alexandria in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt, and to choose a new assignee. When and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts under the said commission, are hereby re- quired to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said di- vidend.
Wm Oxley, Assignee. d126th
March 5
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant as- sortment of
GOODS,
 London Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres.  Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Washcoatings, Silks, Moiraines, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marceilles, Toilettas, Swandowns, Flannels, rose Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfhucks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheetings, 4 3/4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawn, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambrick do.  Corded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs. Extra Silk Gloves, Pic Nic Mitts. Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambric Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Ostrich Feathers, Italian Mantuas, Fine India Persians, Baftas, Mouselines, Dowlas, Ticklenburg, Ornaburgs, Brown route &c. &c. 
He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS.
Oct. 22. dlf
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having obtained letters of administration in the county of Alexan- dria, and district of Columbia, on the estate of the said Elizabeth Washington , requests all per- sons indebted to said estate to make payment to the subscriber, and all those who may have claims against the estate by bond, note, or open account (properly authenticated) to exhibit the same to Mr. John Lake , or to
G. CHAPMAN, jun. Adm'r. e. 127
February 26.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
CHARLES BENNETT,
Has received and offers for Sale, on long terms,
 Colored and nuns' threads,  Truth linens,  Bett French cambricks,  Exhionable lilac purple and other colored Ita- lian crapes,  India book muslins,  A general assortment of white piece goods,  Bandana handkerchiefs,  Long and short India nankeens, first quality,  Lenos, plain, figured & tamboured cambricks,  French silk hose, and gloves of all colors  Men and Womens' leather gloves—a hand-  some assortment,  Ruch white sarfnet,  Calicoes and chintzes,  Chambray Muslins,  Creas a la Morlaix, brown and white platil-  las,  Britannias,  Ticklenburgs, white and brown, first quality;  Rolla theerings and drills,  Flanders bed huts,  Oil cloth,  Turkey yarn,  Cotton counterpaines,  Velvet ribbands,  Ed. and lod flat point-nails,  Seine twine,  Fresh clover seed,  Imperial sea, &c. &c. 
March 7. eo7+M. d. 7 M
FOR SALE,
Between six and seven hundred acres of good farming LAND, In Jefferson County, Virginia, four miles from Charlottesville, and one from the river Shenan- doah.
ON THIS tract are several good Spring of water besides a large stream that passes nearly through the centre, on which is seated two merchant mills and one or two saw mills within half a mile of the land. The pro- portion of wood land is about one fourth or perhaps more. The improvements are, a dwell- ing house with three rooms, with a fire place in each. A kitchen, smoke house, stable, and seve- ral other out houses. The terms are twenty dollars per acre, and three hundred and thirty dollars for a part of the improvements; one fourth ready cash, and the balance in bond for 3 equal yearly payments, bearing interest from the date if not punctually discharged, with security by mortgage. Possession and a deed to be given at the first payment.
Thomas Fairfax. e. 9 p
March 3.
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, situ- ate on St. Alaph street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Faw's office, now occupied by Mr. Amos Alexander. Possession will be given on the 15th March.— Application to be made to
George Youngs. February 26.
LOST,
On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town. The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of Gold, plain and of modern fashion. Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the
PRINTER. d
February 22.
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other Ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS;
Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool. September 28. d
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual con- sent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose ac- counts are of long standing are particularly re- quested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria,
JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore.
September 18. tt

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, March 5.
BRITISH AFFAIRS.
DEBATE
In committee of the whole on the state of the union—Mr. F. C. Smith in the chair—on the resolution offered by Mr. Gregg.
[Mr. Gregg's Speech concluded.]
It has been said also that the price of our exports is to be greatly affected by this measure. The article of cotton has been particularly mentioned. Why, sir, the resolution does not say a word about exports. It is entirely silent as to them. They are left at liberty to go to those markets where they have heretofore found purchasers, or to search for new ones as it may suit their convenience. The adoption of the measure may produce a momentary diminution of price, and this inconvenience will be promoted by the representations of designing speculators, who are continually roaming about the country to take advantage of the ignorant and unwary. But when the first impression is removed, our productions being either necessaries of life or materials for manufactures will be in demand, and sought for, and purchased at a price co-respondent to that demand. But, sir, even admitting that we were to sustain a temporary inconvenience from a small reduction in the price of the produce of our farms, are we to put a few cents difference in the price of a pound of cotton, or tobacco or a barrel of flour, or a quintal of fish in competition with the honor and general interest of our country? Is there a member of this house, is there a man in the community that would submit to see his neighbor dragged into ignoble bondage, merely because it would produce a slight shock in the market for his produce? Such an idea would, I believe, be universally spurned at.
But, Mr. Chairman, the strongest objection I have heard mentioned is, that if we do pass a non-importation act, it cannot be executed, and either we shall be laughed at by Great Britain, or it will afford a pretext to her minister, whose decision is well known, to let loose his cruisers, and sweep the ocean. This is the language used in Britain. Their writers acknowledge that a non-importation act would be to them a serious calamity, but comfort themselves with the reflection that it could not be executed. Now I ask, what reason can be assigned why it could not be as well executed now as it was in former times? Are we so abject, so degenerate as to submit to such national indignity, rather than forego the pleasure resulting from an indulgence in British luxuries? But it may give offence to the British minister who will sweep the ocean with his cruisers. This, to be sure, is a sweeping objection, but how will it apply? What right has the British minister to take offence at any regulations we may see proper to adopt? We have a moral, and we have a constitutional right to manage our commercial concerns in our own way, provided we don't infringe, for violate the rights of other nations. This sacred trust has been committed to us by the people of this country, and I trust we will never feel disposed to resign it to any foreign minister.
But admitting that great man with all his decision, should let loose his cruisers, what will he gain? Is he not more at our mercy than we are at his? If he attempts to make a general sweep, self-defence will justify reprisals. The debts owing to British subjects, the immense property owned by them in this country, will of course be laid hold of. I will, perhaps, be told here, that by the treaty of 1794 sequestration of debts is prohibited. True; but if one of the contracting parties violates the contract, the other is released from his obligation. If Britain violates nine articles of the treaty, she cannot consider us bound by the tenth. Besides, her provinces are quite contiguous and open to us, and by securing them, we would make ourselves masters of the fur trade, from which she derives such important advantages. Even on the ocean I doubt whether she would be a gainer in the contest. And this is not mere theory. During the last war, our privateers captured more of their vessels than they took of ours with all their navy. Our shipping then was not more than a fourth of what we now possess, and the number of seamen about in the same proportion.
And it is worthy of remark, that owing to the difference in the value of their cargoes and ours, the one consisting entirely of bulky articles, necessaries of life and raw materials for manufactures, & the other made up of these materials after they have received the last touch of art and industry; if we succeeded in taking one for their three, the balance perhaps would be about equal.
The resolution has also been called a war measure. Now, I would ask, what is there warlike about it? Sir, I before have said and I repeat it, that I deprecate war. With me it will always be a last resort. Recourse should be had to every peaceable means to obtain justice, before an appeal is made to arms. The resolution I consider purely as a measure of that kind, and so it must appear to the British minister, unless he is determined on war, and then he will find some pretext. It is common for nations going to war, to publish a declaration, stating their reasons in justification of their conduct to other nations. Let the British minister take the resolution and publish it at length, and will any other nation consider it as a ground for war. It merely states that we consider ourselves injured, and that in justice to ourselves, we must suspend our intercourse until we obtain redress. The British minister will never put his reputation and character at hazard on such a foundation.
Mr. Chairman, in every point of view in which I have been able to consider this subject, the propriety of adopting the resolution which has been read, appears to me equally impressive; and therefore although it may be opposed, I cannot but hope it will receive the sanction of a large majority of the house. In this hope I am confirmed when I refer to the journals, and see what was done by the house of representatives under circumstances somewhat similar to the present in the year 1794. The same nation of whose conduct we now complain, was then committing depredations on our commerce. She had on the 6th of November issued her celebrated orders, and it is worthy of remark, that these orders were first published by the cruisers which were acting under them. The late captures unauthorised by any public orders, but proceeding on a decree of their admiralty court, which it appears was to be considered as the signal for making the sweep, evince a fixed system of hostility towards our commerce, and an ungenerous mode of making its attack. The unwary and unsuspecting fall a prey to their hidden design. She was at that time also animating the Indians to commit hostilities on our frontiers, and the western posts were not surrendered agreeably to what we considered the true intent and meaning of the treaty of 1783. To counteract these hostile measures, a proposition was made in the house of representatives, for suspending all commercial intercourse with that nation. That proposition was at that time adopted by a very large majority. All parties united in giving it their support. The great political distinction, which has unfortunately prevailed too long in this country, did not on that occasion discover itself a great deal. The representation from the state in which I live, was at that time about equally divided betwixt the two great contending parties, and yet on that question their votes were completely blended. The representation from the southern states, I observe, was generally in favor of that measure. The respectable state of Virginia in particular, which was represented by a constellation of talents, not only ranged itself on the affirmative side of the question by its vote, but also bore a very distinguished part in the argument in support of the measure. From a similarity of circumstances, are we not to expect a similar result? Although the evil complained of is in the first instance more severely felt in a particular section of the country, its effects will ultimately extend to every part of it. And so far as the honor of the government is implicated, a sensibility arising from that source must necessarily be experienced by all its citizens at the same time.
Before I sit down, Mr. Chairman, permit me to say, that although my opinion on this subject is formed on the most mature reflection, yet if a majority of the committee think differently, if they prefer something more energetic, or if they have any other system which they consider more efficient to obtain the object, I may for the sake of unanimity be disposed to yield my opinion. Unanimity I consider as all important. We are told by a document on our table, that the nation against whose conduct we complain, calculates on our divisions. Her hopes of being enabled to pursue her system, are built on an idea that
division among ourselves will prevent our adopting any efficient measures. In this hope I trust they will now be disappointed, and that we will shew to them and to the world, that however we may differ as to the administration of our internal affairs, on all great national questions, in which the honor and true interest of our country in relation to foreign government is involved, that we are but one people.
(Debate to be continued.)
From the Baltimore FEDERAL GAZETTE, of March 10.
A correspondent has sent us for insertion, the following extracts faithfully copied from the AURORA of the 12th and 17th of Feb. last, in order that the quiet federalists and democrats of Maryland may be apprised of the opinions and wishes on a particular subject, entertained by "The organ of the public will."
The first extract is as follows. It is copied verbatim from the Aurora of the 12th of February, ultimo.
"Bonaparte is now on the borders of Poland, and he has but to establish that nation, to place his immortality as a soldier, a statesman and a conqueror, on a basis, that the envy of mankind cannot shake, and that will cast whatever of vice, or ambition, which has been attached to his character in a dim shade."
"It is very probable that Prussia has, after all entered the field: the infatuated letter of the 14th of October, renders all prospect of confidence, between that king, and that emperor hopeless."
"The organization of another vast army of 200,000 men in France, the first division of which must have crossed the Rhine, early in January, and the second and third, before the 1st of February, must have enabled the French conqueror, to fix the destiny of every Prince and every nation on the European continent from the Gulph of the Finland to the mouth of the Bog; from Otranto to the Pillars of Hercules, and from Cape St. Vincent to the Cattegat; every harbor, port and roadstead in that vast range are destined to obey his fiat, without being embraced in that actual circle of his empire."
In the Aurora of the 17th, "the organ of the public will" delivers himself in the following consolatory manner, "to those weak heads, who might suspect some danger to the liberties of the people of the U. States, when every harbor, port, and roadstead, from the Gulph of Finland to the mouth of the Bog—from the Otranto to the pillars of Hercules, and from Cape St. Vincent to the Cattegat" destined to obey his fiat!
"For example after settling the affairs of Europe as he chuses, he must be obliged to keep a strict watch over those whose wings he has clipped to keep them from growing again. The habits of the new governors and the governed must be familiarized to each other, and the old governors and old habits must have lost their influence before he can spare them abroad, this will take 10 or 20 years."
"Again after settling the affairs of the continent of Europe, and clipping the wings of the three eagles and the falcon, it is not in the nature of things that he will sit down and only bite his thumb at the English bull dog—Is it not probable that he will never sit down till he has drawn the bull dog's teeth? There will be occupation for him a few years at least."
Supposing, the very worst then, that he has conquered England and overturned its government, the most fortunate circumstance that could occur for the peace of the world, and particularly for the union liberty and happiness of America, the very necessity of keeping that turbulent & rebellious nation in order, would keep the resources and forces of France in employment for 50 years at least."
"So that in the very worst, please your worship! it would be best for us."
Let all persons whether known by the denomination of democrats or federalists, if Americans, ponder on the sentiments communicated in the above paragraphs, and believe if they can that Bonaparte, after regulating "the affairs of Europe as he chuses," and conquering England and overturning its government, would sit down contented and leave the people of the U. S. to manage their own affairs in their own way?" Such forbearance after such conquests, "is not in the nature of things."
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A quantity of CORN AND RYE.
Apply to
WASHINGTON PIERCE, At Colonel RAMSAY's Counting Room, February 1. co
NEW-YORK, March 10.
Arrived, ship Frances Ann, Davis, 64 days from Bourdeaux. Left Bourdeaux the 24th December, and the Cordovan the 4th January. Sailed in co. with the ship Jane for Norfolk; ship Ohio, Hall, for New York; ship Hugh Johnson, of Boston, for Barceolona. Left the ship Arcturus, Main, for New York, the first of February; ship Nancy, Thompson, of and from New York, arrived the 3d Jan. in 28 days; ship Thomas, Gardner, of and from do arrived the same day, in 29 days; schooner Roe-buck, of Philadelphia, arrived the first of January. A New York ship, in 44 days from Baltimore, had just arrived; ship Howard, had arrived in 44 days; ship Independence, Hunter, for New York in ten days; ship Mary Ann Barker, of New York; brig Kennedy, of do. ship Fabius, for Philadelphia in ten days; brig Eliza Haley, Howard, of Plymouth; ship Wanderer, of Baltimore; John and Frances, of Charleston; Philipsburg, Leffingwell, of New York, for New Orleans, and several others, names not recollected. The ship Thomas, Jones, of Philadelphia, for New Orleans, sailed in company. Feb. 29, in lat. 39, long. 67, spoke the schooner Mary, 4 days from Portland, for the West Indies. Captain Davis experienced during his passage, many severe gales, and a constant westerly wind. Captain D. on Saturday came to anchor between the Hook and the Narrows, and in a severe north west gale parted his cables, and the ship went ashore in the Cove to the westward of the light house, in the mid, and will be got off without any material damage.
BALTIMORE, March 8.
Arrived, schooner Swallow, Murdoch, 25 days from Jeremie. Sailed in co. with schooner Nonsuch, White, for Baltimore; Edward, Verne, do. and Experiment, Merikew, for do. Parted with the Edward, off the Isle of Pines; the Experiment, off Cape Hatteras, 4 days ago. The schooner Buckskin, Henry, of Baltimore, was captured by a French privateer, in coming from Corel to Jeremie, in ballast. The ship Eutaw, Wescott, from Baltimore, had arrived at Aux-Cayes.
Also, schooner Nonsuch, White, 25 days from Jeremie. Left there ship America, Jones, of Philadelphia, to sail in 8 or 10 days; brig Louisa, Moffat, of Philadelphia; schooner Ely, of do. and a schooner of do. that came from Port au Prince, with the American schooner Nonpareil, Bishop, of Baltimore, to sail in 4 weeks; Jane, Durkee, do. do.; Fanny, Swaine, do. The ship John and James, Langford, and brig Numa, Wilson, were to sail from Gonaives in 20 days, for Baltimore; the ship Warren, Sterett, would sail from Cape Francois, for do. about the 1st of March. The schooner Rolla, Davis, of Baltimore, was chased into Antigua by a French privateer. The ships Emperor and Indostan, of New York, sailed about the middle of January, reports said, for the Spanish Main. On the passage, was boarded by a French privateer, which, after exchanging a few shot, stood off. In lat. 34, experienced a tremendous gale of wind, which obliged us to throw ten of our guns overboard.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14.
FLOUR Inspected in the town of Alexandria for the quarter ending the 11th March, 1806:
43,253 barrels Flour, 1,730 half barrels Flour, 673 barrels Indian Meal.
AMOS ALEXANDER, Flour Inspector.
HIGHLY INTERESTING.
WE are this moment made acquainted with a piece of intelligence (upon the most incontestible testimony) which cannot but excite, in the public mind, sensations of deep apprehensions, for the future peace of the nation. It is no less a fact than this: That the ships Indostan and Emperor of New York, have sailed from the island of St. Domingo, to join the ship Leander, now generally declared to be bound, with hostile intentions, to the Spanish province of Carracas.
This mysterious expedition even if it be nothing more than an individual enterprise, for commercial purposes, will most assuredly be productive of great injury and loss to our merchants, underwriters, &c. We predict, with confidence, that so soon as the circumstances of this equipment shall have reached the Spanish ports in America, all American property there will be seized. It is our duty, under such impressions, to caution our fellow citizens, on the subject.
(Phil. Gaz.)

Extract of a letter to the editor of the Agusta Chronicle , dated Old Lead Mines, District of St. Genevieve, Territory of Louisiana, December sixteenth 1805.
The following articles of intelligence have just received from St. Louis, thro' an organ too respectable to be doubted:— A few days since a party of Sac Indians killed two American traders up the Mississippi and scalped them which is always a sign of war. They have also been to the village of the Osage Indians and killed and carried off prisoners, all the Indians found there. Upwards of five hundred Kickapoo and Patawatame Indians have been for some time encamped in the neighborhood of a flourishing settlement of Americans exceeding one hundred families, called Goshen, fifteen miles from St. Louis, eastern side of the Mississippi, St. Clare county, Indiana Territory, these Indians have committed considerable depredations, by burning up almost entirely their plantations; killing their stock and taking their grain, &c. A courier has been dispatched to governor Harrison, with a statement of the hostile manner in which these Indians have acted, upon which the governor dispatched a man to inform them that unless they ceased their nefarious conduct, and departed immediately, he should be compelled to send his warriors to disperse them; to which they replied, that the land (there) was theirs, that they had never sold it, and that they did not care how soon he sent his warriors.
Eight or nine days since a marauding party of Indians attacked some Americans at a corn husking in the Babaraula settlement, district of cape Girardeau, killed seven men on the spot and wounded six more; a messenger was dispatched to Governor Wilkinson, who ordered the militia to pursue them immediately—of what nation the party is composed is unknown.
From the Indians considerable outrages are to be expected; some say they are urged on by the French, and I think it not very problematical. For myself I live alone with a family, the head of which is scarcely able to fire a gun. I have considerable merchandise here, danger is to be apprehended; hitherto I have been unprepared to receive these fell barbarians, this day I have sent in for a couple of guns, and furnished myself with 200 pounds of powder and lead and am mounting a swivel which carries 3-4 of a pound; determined in case of an attack to hold out till succour can arrive from Mine a Burton, several miles from this. In fact the present situation of our affairs here is dangerous, and forbodes considerable distress.
Extract of a letter, announcing an event somewhat unexpected, dated St. Croix, January 26, 1806.
The public mind is much agitated in consequence of a letter yesterday received from gen. Muchlenfels from admiral Duckworth, brought down by one of his frigates purposely sent, stating that he had heard from undoubted authority, that Denmark had joined the northern powers; and that he was authorised by his court to tender his services with a part of his fleet for the protection of the Danish colonies. The English part of the community do not entertain a doubt of an alliance formed between Denmark, England, and the Northern courts; but the Danish gentlemen who have received letters from Copenhagen, as late as the 29th November rely much on the assurances therein given of a continued prospect of the neutrality of that country. The pacific disposition of our nation evinced by an uninterrupted peace of near a century has until now made me feel a security for the future which the present accounts begin to undermine.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE OFF ST. DOMINGO.
From an Eye Witness. WHEN the English fleet, appeared, the French were busy wooding and watering; their decks were lumbered with water casks, wood, and otherwise in the utmost confusion. This unprepared state was the more extraordinary, as the French admiral, from a suspicion of being attacked, had a vessel of war cruising in the Mona passage, to give early intimation of the approach of an enemy; and at the moment of her appearance with such intelligence, the English fleet also appeared, in full chace. Le Brave, of 80 guns, had several men at work on her; when the English hove in sight the fastenings of the scaffold on which the workmen were, was cut, and the whole dropped into the sea. She was then six feet by the stern, and continued so the whole
engagement. A great part of the crews of the respective ships were on shore, but as fast as possible they hurried on board, and the first thing done after shipping cable and getting under way, was to clear decks; of course every thing was hove overboard.
The French admiral sustained the joint attack of 3 English 74's, for a considerable length of time, at length Le Brave came to her assistance, but very unfortunately for herself, as the French admiral is in the confusion that prevailed, and probably owing also to the great smoke, poured in a whole broadside from her lower deck guns into Le Brave, which totally dismasted her; the latter vessel however sustained the fight, after every other French ship was apparently subdued or driven on shore. After the French admiral grounded, she was abandoned by as many of the crew as were in a condition to leave her; two English frigates took positions to rake her, which was done so effectually as to clear the lower decks of every one able to stand, the admiral alone seemed to brave all their fury, and to court death, for after being abandoned by all his crew, he alone stood firm within the railing of the after gallery, which position he kept, till it was evident that he must fall into the enemy's hands, when he committed himself to the water, and got safe on shore.—It is probable that some of the French ships of the line endeavored to escape, as the next day all the English fleet had disappeared, except the admiral, who lay three days in sight of the city resisting, and completing the destruction of the French admiral's ship. Bal. Telegraphe.
From the New-York Mercantile Advertiser, of March 10.
POSTSCRIPT. We stop the press to announce the receipt of intelligence from the European Continent of a very important nature. The official bulletins of the Grand Army, to the 5th of December, are in our possession. They reached us at a late hour last evening, in time to give merely a brief abstract of their contents.
In the actions which succeeded that described by Berthier in Thursday's Mercantile Advertiser, the French have been so completely victorious that an armistice has been agreed to between Austria and France, preparatory to a definitive peace. It is amongst the conditions, that the French army shall occupy the whole of Upper and Lower Austria, the Tyrol, the state of Venice, Carinthia, Styria, Carniola, the county of Goritz and Istria; in short, within Bohemia, the circle of Montabar, and all the country to the east of the road from Tabor to Lintz. The Russian army is to evacuate the Austrian states, Austrian Poland, Moravia and Hungary, and the two Galicias, and are to return home. Of 80,000 Russians, which formed the quota furnished for the coalition, one half has been cut off; and the survivors, without artillery or baggage, and surrounded by the French, had no hope of escape but by surrendering themselves prisoners. This armistice was concluded on the 6th of December at Austerlitz.
The action which has thus terminated the war between the three Emperors is represented as being without a parallel in ancient or modern times.
A passenger in the ship Frances Ann , to whom we acknowledge ourselves indebted for the papers containing these accounts, informs us that official advices were received at Bordeaux, on the 25th of December, that ten thousand English, and six thousand Russians, had been debarked for Hanover, and that on the 14th Marshal Augereau, had orders to proceed thither by forced marches at the head of an army of 70,000.
We shall to morrow give these very important events in detail, from Paris papers to the 17th of December inclusive. Consuls at Paris, 60f. 40c.
J. P. Vemont, formerly a resident of New York, has been appointed by general Ferrand sole auctioneer, and interpreter, of the island of St. Domingo. Mr. Vemont has already been of service to Americans that have been carried into that island; and he offers them, in future, all the assistance in his power to bestow. In a letter to the editors of the New York Gazette, he mentions that an American Consul is much wanted at the city of St. Domingo.
MONEY. Petrarch, in a letter to his friend Settimo, gives us his opinion of the origin and uses of GOLD, which, though it may offend the worldling, will accord with the feelings of the philosopher and moralist. It is made, says he, 'to solace the wants,
and not to nourish the passions of men. In this view, it was originally sought; from the mines, purified, struck, and stamped. He, who expends it properly, is its master; he who lays it up, its keeper; he who loves it, a fool; he who fears it a slave; he who adores it, an idolator: The truly wise, is he who despises it.
FEMALE TEMPER—An Extract.
It is particularly necessary for girls to acquire command of temper, because much of the effect of their powers of reasoning, and of their wit, when they grow up, will depend upon the gentleness, and good humour with which they conduct themselves. A woman who should attempt to thunder with her tongue, would not find her eloquence increase her domestic happiness. We do not wish that women should implicitly yield their better judgment to their fathers or husbands, but let them support the cause of reason with all the graces of female gentleness.
A man, in a furious passion, is terrible to his enemies; but a woman in a passion, is disgusting to her friends; she loses all the respect due to her sex, and she has not masculine strength and courage to enforce any other kind of respect. These circumstances should be considered by those who advise that no differences should be made in the education of the two sexes.
The happiness and influence of women, both as wives and mothers, and indeed in every relation, so much depend on their good temper, that it ought to be most carefully cultivated. We should not suffer girls to imagine that they can balance ill humour, by some good quality or accomplishment; because, in fact, there are none which can supply the want of good temper in the female sex."
FROM THE ÆGIS.
AGRICULTURAL.
"News from the Farm."
Agriculture is the great art of all arts. It is this which supports, invigorates and renders useful every other art. The farmer may, with peculiar emphasis, be stiled the lord of the lower creation. The fields and meadows with all their rich and beautiful productions are his, and he is the original possessor of the groves and forests. The cattle upon the thousand hills are his, and the birds of heaven feed at the table spread by him. Not only the inferior creation, but even his own species are, eventually, subject to his will. Every other class of men, from the cottage to the throne, depend for the "staff of life" upon the grand, ennobling heaven-born art of cultivating the earth.
Did the farmer duly consider the importance of his place and calling; did he properly estimate the opportunities and advantages he enjoys; instead of being passed by or neglected on account of any supposed measures in his employment, he would be sought out and even courted, by all ranks of men. "He should stand before kings; he should not stand before mean men." He should be the first in council, the first in the field, and the first in the hearts of his country.
And as agriculture is the most excellent, so it is the most ancient of all arts. Even in the beginning of the world, as soon as man was created, he was put into the garden of Eden, to "dress and to keep it;" from which it is plain that a life of industry and labor, is not inconsistent even with perfect happiness.
To check the growth of "thorns and thistles" which the earth under its original curse, spontaneously yields, and to assist in bringing to maturity the various productions of plants and flowers committed to its bosom, is the employment of the husbandman.
"Delightful task, to rear the tender plant, And see the springing blade begin to shoot."
I pity the poor besotted creature, who fancies that happiness is only to be found in idleness. I pity the poor ignorant wretch who thinks manual labor degrading to him. "Idleness," says Solomon, "shall clothe a man in rags; but he that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread."
Ancient Rome, in the zenith of her prosperity and glory, boasted not of abler statesmen or generals, than were found among the cultivators of the soil. Her best soldiers and her best legislators, came from the plough: among her yeomanry was found the man who alone could guide her councils to safety and her armies to victory.
In our own free and happy land agriculture is held in high estimation and is rapid
ly improving. To mention no other, Washington the glory of America was a farmer. The fields and orchards of Mount Vernon bear witness, that their illustrious possessor, was the friend and promoter of agriculture. Happy for us that an art so congenial has been so highly encouraged and patronized.
The farmer it is confessed is compelled "to bear the burthen and heat of the day." But he is probably more than compensated for this by the great share of contentment, health and independence which are exclusively his lot.
For him the earth a thousand dainties brings, For him health gushes from a thousand springs, Winds blow to fan him, suns to light him rise; His foot stoopt earth, his canopy the skies."
In COMMON COUNCIL, March 12, 1806.
ORDERED, THAT in all cases of an equal division of the Council, the President shall have the casting vote, and also in all cases where his vote can decide a question which would otherwise remain undecided or lost for the want of a constitutional number of votes.
Resolved, That Messrs. Smith, M'Kinney, Harper, and Ruffel, be a committee to examine the markets adjoining the town, and that they report to council their opinion of the best mode, and the expence attendant on obtaining them in such manner that they may be less injurious to the health of persons residing in their vicinity.
Ordered, That no street commissioner, principal officer or police officer, shall be the proprietor of, or have any interest directly or indirectly, in any cart or horses which shall be employed in the service of the corporation.
On balloting for keeper of the poor and work house, Walter Blunt is unanimously elected.
On balloting for trustees of the poor and work house, Alexander Smith, Andrew Jackson, Jonathan Swift, and John Janney are unanimously elected.
Ordered, That Messrs. Rose, M'Kinney, and Powell, be a committee to devise proper measures to prevent the migration of free negroes or mulattoes into the corporation of Alexandria, from the state of Virginia, after the first day of May next, and report by bill or otherwise.
Resolved, That Messrs. Smith, Rhodes, and M'Clean, be a committee to take into consideration that part of the Mayor's communication which refers to the price of bread, and report by bill or otherwise if any or what alteration shall be made in the existing laws on that subject.
Test. JAMES M. M'REA, c. c.
JUST RECEIVED,
From Philadelphia, 8 boxes fresh Olives, in bottles } of superior quality. 6 do Anchovies }
ALSO, A very handsome assortment of Fancy Orange-pet Boxes, Fancy Paper do. containing Looking Glasses, Perfumes, &c. and a few pots of first quality Rouge—for sale, by Matthew Eakin.
Who has on hand, Lisbon Lemons, in boxes—and fresh Oranges.
March 13. 3rawim
E. LANPHIER,
Has received from Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of
Materials for Millinery;
Consisting of Plain and figured Lutestring, Mantua, and Satin Ribbons
Plain and figured Crapes, of different colors Garlands, Wreathes, Bunches, and Sprigs of Artificial Flowers
Some very elegant Silver Trimmings, and Feathers, suitable for the approaching season.
Those ladies who please to favor her with their commands, may depend upon the strictest attention paid to their orders. King Street, March 11. d1w
Sale at Public Auction.
On SATURDAY next, will be Sold, in Fee Simple, (clear of every incumbrance whatever)
Two Lots of Ground, on King-street, opposite the property of R. T. Hooe and Co. and near the diagonal street—and
Three Lots on Fayette-street, opposite the dwelling of Mr. Jonathan Pancost.—The above property will be sold on a liberal credit.
Immediately afterwards,
Will be Sold, on 3 and 6 months credit,
One hundred and fifty thousand well burnt BRICKS, in lots of fifty thousand each.
William Myers, Richard Lewis.
March 11. d5t
I WANT TO EMPLOY
A Journeyman Baker:
ONE qualified to conduct a bakery in New York, as a Foreman. A single man would be preferred. Application to be made to Mordecai Miller.
March 13.

THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter,
A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MAR-KET; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board.
James Patton.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
As his Warehouse, Conway's wharf,
New-York prime Beef and Pork.
Also, Southern Pork, of good quality—with a few pipes of old Cognac Brandy.
February 12. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale, by JAMES KENNEDY, sen. at the Alexandria Library,
A NEW COMPLETE HISTORY
OF THE
British Colonies in the West-Indies;
THE
BAHAMA ISLANDS,
AND THE
ISLAND OF ST. DOMINGO:
With a fine ATLAS of the ISLANDS, and an elegant HEAD of the AUTHOR.
BY BRYAN EDWARDS, ESQ.
The flattering reception which the above valuable work has met with, affords every reason for supposing that the whole impression will be speedily disposed of. Such gentlemen therefore as are desirous of being possessed of copies, will do well to make early application.
March 10. e03t
For SALE, on Credit,
THAT valuable PROPERTY, at the corner of Prince and Pitt-streets, lately occupied by Mr. George Clemenson; fronting feet on the former, and on the latter. There are five dwelling houses on this property, two of which are commodious and well finished.
This property will be sold altogether, at public vendue, on a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months, for negotiable notes with approved indorsers. The sale will take place on SATURDAY the 15th of March next.
On the same day will be let, on ground rent for ever, to the highest bidder, on the premises,
Two unimproved LOTS of ground, lying at the intersection of King and Fayette streets. The situation of this property is deemed superior to any other on King-street, as it faces the diagonal street and adjoins a pump of the best water in town.
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
February 17. 2awdf
JAMES BACON,
A his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has, in addition to his former stock, added
A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line;
Which makes his assortment complete.
He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
 Loaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson-Skin, and Souchong 
TEAS, particularly selected for family use.
 Best Green Coffee,  Chocolate, of a superior quality.  Madeira,  Buscellos,  Sherry,  Lisbon,  Teneriffe,  Malaga, and Genuine Old Port 
WINES.
 Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy,  Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,  Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New-England Rum,  Holland Gin,  Irish and country Whiskey,  Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar,  Stoughton's Bitters. 
 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, Dript and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flotant Indigo, Alum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning-Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco. 
Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes in boxes.
London Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping-Paper, De Saljohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in the line—the whole of which have been selected with care and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
December 16. d
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female.
Jan. 16.
Enquire of the Printer.
ROBERT GRAY,
Bookseller, King-street;
Has just received from Philadelphia, the following
VALUABLE BOOKS:
A Geographical Dictionary of the United States of North America, by Joseph Scott, author of the United States Gazetteer, &c. &c.
Medical Inquiries and Observations, by Benjamin Rush, M. D. The second addition revised and enlarged by the author.
Medical and Physical Journal, part 1st of vol. 2d. by Benjamin Smith Barton, M. D.
Quincey's Lexicon Physico-Medico improved.
Cavellos's Complete Treatise on Electricity, in theory and practice, with original Experiments, the 4th edition.
Gordon's History of the American Revolution. Plutarch's Lives.
Davis's Modern Geography.
Hutchinson's Xenophon, from the "Classic Press."
Wilson's Reports. Dallas's Reports.
McKnalley's Evidence, &c. &c.
A L S O,
A large supply of School Books and Writing Paper.
March 17. d
Valuable LOTS for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from PHILIP WATSON to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain sums therein mentioned, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, at eleven o'clock, A. M. on S.A. TURDAY, the 5th day of April next, for Cash—
6 Lots, handsomely situated, contiguous to the town of Alexandria, containing between five and six acres each; being part of the tract lately known by the name of "Sturges Hill," and in the subdivision of said tract as laid off by Col. Gilpin, distinguished by the numbers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25. To such as have not already supplied themselves with eligible situations in the neighborhood, these Lots present an object worthy of attention, and to accommodate purchasers they will be set up separately. For more particular information respecting this property, application may be made to Col. Gilpin, or to the subscriber, who is furnished with a connected plat of these and the adjoining Lots, some of which are in a high state of improvement.
John M'Iver.
March 5. 2aw5thAp
NOTICE.
In the case of JOSIAH WATSON, a bankrupt.
THE Creditors who have proved their debts under a commission of bankrupt, awarded and issued against Josiah Watson, late of Alexandria, merchant, are requested to meet the assignee of the said bankrupt's estate, at Gadsby's hotel, in the town of Alexandria, on Wednesday, the 9th day of April next, at ten o'clock, in the forenoon. As business of the first importance to the interest of the said estate will be then submitted to the consideration of the creditors, it is hoped there will be a full meeting.
John M'Iver.
March 5. 2aw9thAp
For Sale, Rent or Lease,
The following Valuable Property.
A LOT of ground on King street, on which is a two story brick house 24 feet front by 32 feet, with a good cellar paved with bricks with a well in it—also a brick necessary well—Likewise a framed house, convenient for a small family, on a 10 feet alley back of the brick house—A vacant lot on Patrick street, opposite Davy Davy's, and binding on an alley—A vacant lot on Cameron street, 46 feet 6 inches in front, and 108 feet deep to an alley.
A L S O,
Five and 1.8 acres of LAND, on the Leesburg road, about two miles from Alexandria. For terms and further particulars, please to apply to the subscriber living on the first mentioned premises, near Davy Davy's
John W. Turner.
Alexandria, Feb. 24. 2aw3t
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, a young mulatto man named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas, who keeps the middle ferry opposite to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, lusty and well made, has short curled hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples in his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow, of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in any jail, shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Doctor N. P. Canfield, at Port Tobacco.
G. B. Caufin.
Maryland, Charles County,
January 17.
[Feb. 3.] 2aw
This day is Published, By COTTON & STEWART, [Price twelve and a half Cents]
A N O R A T I O N,
Delivered in the Episcopal Church, on the 22d February, 1806.
By Charles F. Mercer;
A member of the Washington Society. March 6. d
LAND FOR SALE.
Will be Sold, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY, the 19th day of May next, at Hay-Market, (being the first day of the next district court to be held there)
TWO hundred acres of LAND, more or less, known by the name of Greenwich, and lying in the county of Prince William, four miles from Hay-Market, on the road leading from thence to Fredericksburg and the Carolinas.—The back road from the city of Washington to the southern states also runs through the land, which renders it an eligible stand for a tavern, it is also a good stand for a store.—There are several houses, with a well of excellent water on this land, which lies well for cultivation, and has a considerable quantity of wood on it. The Plaister of Paris also appears well adapted to the soil, as I raised fine clover on it from the application of that manure only.
The terms of sale will be—One third of the purchase-money in 6 months, one third in 12 months, and the remaining third in 18 months from the day of sale; the purchaser giving bond and approved security for the payment thereof. Possession will be given immediately to the purchaser, and a good title made on receipt of the first payment.
Bertand Ewell.
February 17. 2aw16t
Charles County Court,
August Term, 1806.
IT appearing to the Court, upon the petition of William M. Maynard, for a commission of partition under the act entitled, "An act to direct descents," that Charles Alexander and Frances his wife, Charles Tyler and Sarah his wife, Robert Brown, Cecelia Gustavus Brown, Louisa Brown, Richard Brown, Seniors Brown, Martha Louisa Brown, Gustavus Richard Alexander Brown, Lewis B. Whiting and Maria his wife, Eleanor Brown, Richard Brown, Catharine Brown, Eleanor Brown, Gustavus Brown and William Brown, persons residents of the state of Virginia, are entitled to certain parts of the land therein mentioned; and the commissioners appointed in pursuance of the said petition having made their return thereof as the law directs: It is thereupon ordered, That the said persons appear, by themselves or their attorneys, in Charles county court, at Charles Town, on the third MONDAY in March next, to show cause, if any they have, why the return aforesaid, of the commissioners, should not be confirmed, and that the said William M. Maynard give notice of this order by causing the same to be inserted in Snowden's paper in Alexandria, twice a week for the space of three weeks before the said third Monday in March next.
Test,
JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
February 20. 2aw3w
Centreville Academy.
ON the 2d day of January next, an ACADEMY will be opened in this place for the reception of Students, under the direction of the Reverend Mr. SNYDER, assisted by one or more Ushers.
This Gentleman has conducted different Academies for the space of several years past, with great credit: his deportment is consonant to his station, and to the accomplishments of a scholar he adds the happy facility of exciting in his pupils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cultivate their mental improvements.
In this institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages: the English language grammatically: Geography, History, Elocution; the various branches of the Mathematics; Writing; Arithmetic and Book-keeping.
There are few places in our country more advantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this—Its situation is very elevated and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessaries of life are cheap and may easily be procured. The strictest attention will be paid to the morals of the Students both in and out of school.
The terms of tuition will be; for the Latin and Greek languages, including Geography, &c. 25 dollars; for the Mathematics 20 dollars; Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 14 dollars per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire-wood.
Centreville, Dec. 14. 2aw3ms
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has taken letters of administration on the estate of John Fowler, esq. late of Fairfax county, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment as soon as possible, and those who have claims against the estate are desired to make them known to the subscriber, in order that he may be enabled to close his administration.
William Deneale.
Fairfax County, March 8. 1aw8t
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINE.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermitting Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superceded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Biliary and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholic, Colicwheels, Female complaints, &c. The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Biliary Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and effect of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, diziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti biliary bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
For the scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbatic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders,
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir; or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stand unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box.
Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand-some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials, Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen.
March 27. 2aw
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.