Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-07-20 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, JULY 20, 1807.
[No. 1965.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
on every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, at any time be viewed and purchased at the best limitation and prices. P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
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 3d 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 Jv.
For Sale.
A NEGRO WOMAN, about thirty years of age. She is a good cook, washer, and ironer. Enquire of the Printer. June 16. d
142 hhd. 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, is spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson-Skin do. Souchong boxes. I have also for Sale, 10 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.) 25 crates queens and blue edged earthen ware, particularly assorted for country stores. 50 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4000 do. ground Allum. W. HOEGSON. June 10. d
TO RENT, A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining own) well suited for the wet goods business. June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
JUST RECEIVED
Sloop MARIA ANTOINETTE, from St. Jaco de Cuba, and for Sale, by the subscribers. 275 Spanish Hides 12 hogsheads Molasses 1764 lbs. Bees-Wax 59 boxes white and brown Sugars 7000 lbs. Coffee 150 boxes Segars 9 tons Fustic 6 do. Logwood June 9. Wadsworth & Butler.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax-streets, HAS RECEIVED
30 barrels WHISKEY 3000 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 Imperial Hyson Young Hyson, and Hyson-skin Of this year's importation & very fine qualities Which, with a general assortment of wines, liquors and groceries, he will sell very low for cash, produce, or the usual credit. June 15. d
Printing, in its various branches, and fomal execution at this office.
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
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tierces fresh Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tierces green Copperas 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 10 hhd. 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 hhd. south Potomac Tobacco. May 11. d
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities, 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, Busellos, 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 Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters, Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race v. ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, flutant indigo, allum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best English and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes. London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
A Miller Wanted.
To a Man who understands the Milling Business, and can produce good recommendations for industry, sobriety, &c. liberal wages will be given by applying to M. MILLER. June 20. 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
JUST RECEIVED,
And now landing from on board the brig Mary, Capt. Hall, from Boston, at Lawrason and Foyle's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason and Foyle, 60 tons plaster Paris; 200 casks lime 50 boxes mould candles; 50 do. soap 5 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 13 do. young hyson } TEAS. 5 hhd. 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 Bcerboon gurralis. AND 60 quarter casks Bellona gunpowder. June 20. 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 hhd. good Sugar, 10 hhd. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use. Joseph Dean. March 27. d
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax-streets, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA, Port, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, Teneriffe & Corsica } WINES. Old St. Estephe Medoc claret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontinac 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 rapee do. Clover-seed, (Pena. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flutant 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; brandy wine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble sealed; 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 anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at R. GRAY'S Book-Store, AN ORATION DELIVERED ON THE 4TH OF JULY, At the request of the Washington Society of Alexandria, by J. H. THOMAS, Esq. of Fredericktown (M.) July 15.
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. d3w
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. d3w
LADIES' PLAID SHOES.
I HAVE just received an elegant assortment of Ladies' Plaid Kid Shoes, of the most fashionable and pleasing patterns, with different heels. Childrens' Red Morocco, to lace, And a general assortment of Mens' Shoes. A few dozen Boys' BONAPARTE CAPS. These Caps have many good qualities. They are handsome, durable and light. They are lined with white leather, and keep head cool in the sun. They are pliable and do not distort it when growing. You may model the boy's heart to your fancy, but you must give his HEAD its own way. E. GILMAN. July 8. d3ico4t
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 2 pipes L. P. Madeira WINE 2 half do. do. 6 pipes Cognac BRANDY, 4th proof. Wadsworth & Butler, WHO HAVE ON HAND, 20 hhd. Jamaica RUM, 4th proof 10 do. St. Croix do. 2d & 3d do. 8 do. New-England do. 5 pipes Holland GIN 2 do. country do. 1 hhd. L. market Madeira Wine } of a superior quality 4 quarter casks do. do. 3 do. do. L. P. Teneriffe do. do. 6000 bushels Lisbon SALT. January 1
Just Received and for Sale,
By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity. They have also for Sale, Sugar in hogsheads London particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26. 2aw
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to SARAH PORTER. February 14. 2aw
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill—To such a one good wages will be given—For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria. March 17. d

Late Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, May 25.
The intelligence of the Barbary states having declared war against this country is repeated in the foreign journals. In the city, however, those who have connections at Algiers, discredit the intelligence; at least so far as regards that regency.
There is every appearance of war between the Algerines and the French. You need be under no apprehension that Algiers will intermeddle with the imbroglio of the Porte: on the contrary, I suppose they will be more complaisant to the English.
The above letter was received by the schooner Wilm, Forbes. Captain Forbes states, that he was present at a public entertainment given by the Dey, at which the French consul did not make his appearance, because the Dey had insisted that the British consul should have precedence on the occasion.
The following regiments in South America are about to receive large reinforcements; the 28th, 40th, 45th, 57th, 88th, 89th and 95th.
Major Gen. C. Hope is, it is said, to be the new inspector general, on the recruiting service.
The report of a draft from the militia is revived; how truly we know not.
Several general officers are about to be sent to the West India island, with recruits for the regiments there.
We learn with pleasure, that government has received advices of an agreeable nature from India. Surjee Rao Ghautki, the chief of the insurgents in the hills, has tendered his submission, on condition only of receiving a pardon, which has been granted to him through the intercession of Holkar.
A treaty highly advantageous to the English, has been concluded between the Bombay government and the rajah of Bate—and such are already the beneficial consequences of the treaties established with the Arabian chiefs, that one of them, Sheik Rashah, lately restored to the English a large quantity of cloth and other articles, which had been plundered from different ships by the pirates in the Persian gulf.
The 2d regiment of cavalry has been withdrawn from Sultanpore, in consequence of the restoration of tranquility in that district.
Medals have been given by the Madras government, to several subaltern native officers, who distinguished themselves in quelling the late mutiny at Velora.
Several Dutch merchants, and others, have been permitted to proceed from Cochin and Travancore to Batavia, on board a vessel appointed for that purpose by the British government in India.
Notwithstanding the reports of the Hamburg and Altona papers, of the king of Sweden having refused to ratify the treaty concluded with general Mortier, it appears from a general article annexed to the Swedish armistice, dated April 29th, that the notice of a recommencement of hostilities has been extended from ten days to a month.
As a proof of the pacific dispositions of the belligerent powers, the outposts of the
respective armies, it is stated in the foreign journals, are separated at Pulskow only by a river, and though within the reach of each other's fire, have agreed to abstain from all hostilities for some time.
Private letters from the Lower Elbe mention that advices had been received there of the Austrian court having refused a farther passage through the Istria to the French troops intended for Dalmatia, in consequence of very pressing remonstrances from Russia.
Lord H. Petty and A. Adair, esq. were returned members to serve in the new parliament on Saturday last, for Camelford and Cornwall.
Mr. Windham has, we are glad to hear, been elected for Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire.
Generals Tarleton and Gascoigne were on Thursday returned for Liverpool by a great majority over Mr. Roscoe, the other candidate—Such an election is not very honorable to the electors of Liverpool.
A near relative of Lord Cochrane waited on Saturday upon Mr. Gibbons, demanding satisfaction for the affront offered to that noble family in a speech at the Hustings.
The election of members of the House of Commons for Westminster, closed on the 24th in favor of Sir Francis Burdett and Lord Cochrane. When the poll closed the members stood thus:
  Sir F. Burdett 5134   Lord Cochrane 3703   Mr. Sheridan 2615   Mr. Elliot 2137 
Notwithstanding the non success of Mr. Sheridan, he was the favorite of the multitude. The crowd took the horses from his carriage and dragged it through the streets to Albany, where an elegant dinner was given by the friends of Mr. Sheridan.
In an account of an interview between the emperor of Russia and the queen of Prussia, at Memel given in a late London paper, it is stated that he was introduced by the king of Prussia, that he approached and kissed the queen's hand, when she embraced him, and saluted him on both cheeks.
BOSTON, July 14.
Extract of a letter from Halifax July 4.
"By a vessel which has just arrived we have a very unpleasant piece of intelligence indeed. Three men having some time since deserted from the Melampus, application is said to have been made through Mr. Erskine, to Mr. Smith (secretary of the American navy) stating that information had been received that these men had entered on board the Chesapeake, and demanded that they should be given up.
brought to acknowledge that the flag of any nation shall protect deserters from her navy or army in time of war—as an acknowledgment of the sort, would, in a short time, completely annihilate her whole system of defence,—I feel extremely hurt at any thing which seems to threaten the harmony and happiness of either country."
A letter of a recent date from Halifax, observes, "It is said to be a standing regulation from the navy board, that in case of deserters from any neutral man of war being on board any of his majesty's ships they shall be given up, on being demanded—Captain Humphreys, of the Leopard, has here the reputation of a man of moderation."
We may have some erroneous reports respecting the alarming affair in the Chesapeake; but we believe they exceed us at Halifax. One story there was that the American frigate fired first—another, that the gunner of the Melampus, a deserter, was among the persons killed on board the Chesapeake.
The intelligence of the attack on the Chesapeake was sent express to Halifax in his majesty's brig Columbine, and from thence to England, in the Silvia.
NEW YORK, July 17.
Our Paris papers, by the ship American Packet, are to the 21st of May, inclusive, and are almost wholly uninteresting. We have confined our translations at present to the additional Bulletin from the French Grand Army.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY. SEVENTY-THIRD BULLETIN.
ELBING, May 8th, 1807.
The Persian ambassador has had his audience of leave. He has been the bearer of very handsome presents to the emperor on the part of his master, and has received in return the portrait of the emperor enriched with diamonds.
The emperor has returned to Elbing and has reviewed from 18 to 20,000 cavalry cantoned within the neighborhood of that city and in the isle of Nogat, a country which much resembles Holland.
The journal of the siege of Dantzic will show that they have taken shelter in the covered way, that the fires at that place are extinguished, and will give details of the fine operation which was directed by general Drouet, and executed by general Aume, the chief of battalion Arnaud of the second light infantry, and captain Aycy.
The season is very mild, the roads are excellent, the buds are appearing on the trees, herbage has begun to cover the face of the country; but it will be a month longer before the cavalry are able to procure subsistence from it.
The emperor has established at Magdebourg, under the orders of marshal Brune, a corps of observation which will be composed of nearly 80,000 men, one half of them French, and the remainder Dutch & Confederates of the Rhine; the Dutch troops amount to 20,000.
The French divisions of Molitor and Boudet, which make also a part of the corps of observation, will arrive at Magdebourg on the 15th of May. We are therefore prepared to receive the English expedition at whatever point it may present itself.
PHILADELPHIA, July 14.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. [Communicated for the Register.]
CANTON, March 4.
"The English Company is involved in considerable trouble, in consequence of some one
of the crew of their ship Neptune having killed a Chinese, for whose life this government have required one of the crew to be delivered up, which has been positively refused—the refusal has produced the stoppage of all the Chops for that ship, and Mouqua (2d of the Hong) by whom she is secured, has been, with the Linguit for the ship, carried in chains inside the city.
"The sailors have behaved most infamously—they hauled down and danced on the S. Africa flag, and then destroyed it. Their captain apologized, and the next day compelled the sailors to hoist a new one. Some few of the scoundrels shew a disposition to pull down the American, and a part of them were in the act of lowering the Swedish, but were prevented. They have burnt one of the Mandarin's houses in front of the factory.
CANTON, March 6, 1807.
"We are every hour afraid of a rupture between the English and Chinese, in consequence of the death of a Chinese, from the accidental stroke of a club, by an English sailor.
"The Chinese demanded an Englishman to die, conformably to the laws of their country, and the English have refused, being unable to find out the person who gave the blow. In consequence, the vice-roy of this province, gave orders yesterday to stop their trade, and, in all probability, the next step will be to intercept their supplies, and seize on some person of the factory; a circumstance which must produce the most serious consequences.
"I understand the English have no objection to giving up a man provided they could find the guilty person; and surely they cannot be blamed, for spurning the idea of making an innocent man suffer. God only knows how it will end! They are allowed 3 days more to decide, and if then they do not comply, it is thought the Chinese will endeavor to compel them; should they be foolish enough to attempt the latter plan, I think they will get a sound drubbing, as the English now have a force at Whampoa and Bocca-Tigris, of near 2000 able bodied men, and all eager for the attack."
Without advertizing to the consequences which may result to the persons and property of the British subjects in China, or to the intercourse of the two nations, from this occurrence—we may be permitted to exult in the superior justice of those institutions, by which punishment is limited to the guilty, and the innocent are exempted from the rigor of retaliation—And, we may be allowed to hope that the contrast of moderation on the part of the American government and People, under national and individual wrongs, of the most aggravated nature, will not be lost on the British Nation—but, that a reparation proportioned to the outrage and indignity, according to the most correct construction of criminal law, and the practice of civilized nations, will be instantly accorded to expiate offences which, a less enlightened or more vengeful policy, than that of our country, would have atoned by the Blood of Thousands.
The accounts of these occurrences in the eastern and western hemispheres, will be received in England about the same time—and will furnish ample ground for public reflection, on the necessity of checking excesses which, if persisted in, must place her in enmity with the whole World, and eventuate in the overthrow of her Empire.
July 16.
We this morning received Charleston papers to the 11th inst. inclusive, by the brig South Carolina arrived at this port, in the remarkable short passage of six days from the Capes and 8 1/2 from wharf to wharf.
At a meeting of the citizens at Charleston, held on the 8th instant to express their sentiment on the late outrage against the frigate Chesapeake, major John Ward was chairman and J. B. White, Sec'y.
Resolutions similar to those of their fellow citizens throughout the union were passed, and the following gentlemen appointed a committee to carry them into effect.
 Major John Ward, general Pinckney  Langdon Cheves, John Blake, maj. Robertson  Dr. David Ramsay, col. R. Major Rouse, major Pinckney, Thomas Lee, Peter Freneau, Thomas Somers  John Johnson, jun. Felix Warley, John Dawson, jun. general Washington, Ruledge, Robert Howard, K. L. Sim, John Sney, and Simon Magwood. 
Some improper conduct and remarks by two or three individuals having excited public feeling, the interference of

...became necessary and the following address was issued by the instead.
Address to the Inhabitants of Charleston. Whereas I have received information, that there are just grounds to suppose that acts of violence and disorder may be committed by divers inhabitants of this city, by some persons, under the influence of mistaken zeal, and inconsiderate ardor, in the cause of their country; and whereas, we are crying aloud for vengeance upon the heads of those who, in the wanton exercise of power, have violated the laws of justice and the feelings of humanity; it will become us to molest a small number of individuals, confiding in our hospitality and protection, and who have a right, under our constitution and laws, to be secure in their personal properties; and whereas, the honor of our government and the dictates of generosity, of manliness, and of sound policy, forbid us, even if we have enemies among us, to attack them, when from the paucity of their numbers, and their defenceless condition, they are incapable of resistance; and whereas, any unauthorised and illegal exercise of power is destructive of the peace and harmony of society, productive of incalculable evils to individuals, and may ultimately terminate in the subversion of the rights and liberties we enjoy under our constitution, which we are so anxious to preserve pure and unsullied.
Now, therefore, I do by and with the advice and consent of the city council of Charleston, advise and admonish the inhabitants of this city, to observe peace and good order within the same, and to refrain from molesting the persons and properties of all within its limits. JOHN DAWSON jun Intendant. City of Charleston, July 11, 1807.
BALTIMORE, July 17. Arrived schr. Fame Petercon 13 days from Cadoupe. Left there schooner Nymph of Baltimore. Just arrived, brig Cyrus, Courcell. do; and a small pilot schooner of ditto, unterraon, and a number of other names not recollected. July 11, in lat. 39 long. 68, spoke schooner John, Hewitt, from Martinique for Boston. Came into the Capes the night before last; saw two British 74's inside the capes. The pilot informs that on Wednesday the Melampus went out, and about 4 leagues from the Capes brought to a schooner which proved to be a British government vessel that he had spoke, but received no other answer than that she was going to Lyons-haven bay. The pilot continued to observe them, and saw that in an hour after the schooner arrived in the bay, when the Leopard got under way with the schooner and stood away E. N. E. The probability is that the schooner was from Halifax with dispatches.
RICHMOND July 17. We are authorised to state, that in consequence of information received that the British squadron had departed from Hampton Roads, and had taken a station off our Capes, the executive have suspended the march to Hampton of the 500 militia, ordered out from Gen. White's brigade. They have been permitted to return to their respective homes, with orders to hold themselves in readiness to take the field at a moment's warning. The two companies of infantry and the troop of cavalry already stationed at Hampton will be continued. We are moreover authorised to state that, in consequence of the above information, and of positive assurances from Gen. Matthews, that the military already called into service from his brigade, aided by the cavalry from Richmond and Petersburg, will be amply sufficient to repel any attack that can be made by any force which can be spared from the British squadron, the infantry from this place and Petersburg will be immediately discharged. Major Ambler, under whose command they marched to Norfolk is authorized to charter one or more vessels for the use of such of those under his command, as may think proper to avail themselves of that mode of conveyance. All the other forces now under the command of Gen. Matthews at Norfolk, will be continued, until more substantial evidence is obtained of a change of disposition on the part of the British squadron. Those forces, together with the troops stationed at Hampton, will occasionally be relieved at short periods by other detachments of militia.
Just Received, And For Sale by COTTON & STEWART Carr's Stranger in Ireland. (Price One Dollar.)
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, JULY 20.
On Thursday afternoon last, an imprudent young man, to ridicule the mourning which the citizens wear in respect for the memory of those unfortunate seamen who were slaughtered on board the Chesapeake , and in contempt of those high patriotic feelings which swell the bosom of our countrymen against the outrageous insults which had been offered to our sovereignty, had the temerity to tie a piece of crape round the leg of his dog, and send him into the street. Yesterday morning some spirited Americans seized the offender and pumped him in the public streets, as a lasting memento to the world, that when American independence is threatened by a foreign enemy, we consider all those who are not with us in our resentment, to be against us. Charleston paper.
If Robert John Vermilye, who sailed in the brig Betsey, Capt. Stephens, of Alexandria, on a voyage from Alexandria to Havana, is in this place, and will apply to the Editor of this paper, or proceed to his friends in New-York, he will hear of something to his advantage. The said brig arrived here about four weeks since, and proceeded afterwards to Alexandria. Norfolk Ledger.
Extract of a letter from the American consul at Anwerp, to his correspondent in Savannah, dated 21st of April 1807. The armies being at so great a distance, and in a very fertile country, is rather against the sales of rice, which has for some time been very dull; it generally gets into demand for the consumption of this country the beginning of Summer. — Nominal price for cotton is from 39 to 40 cents. Rice from 6 3/4 to seven dollars 20 cents.
By letters from St. Jago de Cuba, of a late date, we learn, that a number of houses belonging to the French inhabitants of that place had been recently set on fire and destroyed; and that in spite of the vigilance of the governor and inhabitants to put a stop to these outrages, and to discover the perpetrators, four houses were burnt on the 21st June. One of these letters, dated the 23d says, 'For two days past I have been guarding my property night and day. We are in a dreadful situation. Three times to-day have the different quarters of the city occupied by the French been set on fire. We know not what will become of us, if these ravages continue; the governor of St. Jago uses every exertion to put a stop to them.' (Norf. Her.)
From the CENTINEL.
At a large meeting of the citizens of Boston, and its vicinity, at the state house in Boston, on Friday, 10th of July 1807, called in consequence of the late attack made by the British ship of war Leopard on the United States frigate Chesapeake :
The hon. Elbridge Gerry unanimously chosen moderator — and The hon. Perez Morton, secretary of the meeting.
The following gentlemen were chosen a committee to report resolution, expressive of the sense of the citizens on this momentous occasion viz: —
The hon. Barnabas Bidwell John Quincy Adams, Dr. Charles Jarvis, Benjamin Austin, Thomson J. Skinner, George Blake and Perez Morton. — Who after retiring to the Senate Chamber for half an hour, returned with the following report, unanimously adopted by the committee:
Whereas, it appears by a proclamation issued by the president of the United States that a most wanton and cruel outrage has been committed upon the United States frigate Chesapeake , by the British ship of war Leopard , in which our citizens have been wounded and murdered, and the flag of our nation insulted and violated. And whereas it is the duty, as well as the right, of the citizens of a free country to express their readiness to support the constituted authorities in the measures they may adopt for national redress, of an injury so barbarous in its nature, and so unprecedented in its execution —
Therefore, Resolved unanimously , That the late aggression committed by a British ship of war on a frigate of the U. S. for the avowed purpose of taking from her by force a part of her crew, was a wanton outrage upon the persons and lives of our citizens, and a direct attack on our national sovereignty and independence. Resolved unanimously , That the spirited conduct of our fellow citizens at Norfolk on this occasion, before the orders of government
could be obtained, was highly honorable to themselves and to the nation.
Resolved unanimously , That the firm, dignified and temperate policy adopted by our executive at this momentous crisis, is entitled to our most cordial approbation & support.
Resolved unanimously , That with our personal influence and exertions we will aid and assist the constituted authorities in carrying the proclamation of the president of the U. S. in every particular into full and effectual execution.
Resolved unanimously , That although we unite with our government in wishing most ardently for peace on just and honorable terms, yet we are ready cheerfully to co-operate in any measure, however serious, which they may judge necessary for the safety and honor of our country, and will support them with our lives and fortunes.
The report was read twice, and accepted unanimously.
Voted, That an attested copy thereof be transmitted to the committee of Norfolk.
ELBRIDGE GERRY, Moderator. Attest, PEREZ MORTON, Sec'y.
FROM THE U. STATES' GAZETTE.
AURORA ON WAR. — As the Aurora professes to have access to the most authentic sources of information, foreign and domestic, to detail it with peculiar fidelity, and even to predict events with the most exact precision, we feel a desire that our readers should participate in the benefits of so much industry, talent and prudence. We have accordingly been at the pains of selecting a number of paragraphs from that very luminous and consistent paper since the outrage upon our flag in Hampton Roads, and shall present them to our readers with the dates of their appearance, nothing doubting that our labor will be received with all due gratitude for the edification they will receive.
The first point on which we shall appeal to the Aurora for decision is the question: In what situation do we now stand in relation to Great Britain; is it peace or war? Hear the response of the Oracle.
"Be you not deceived you are at war—and be ready for all its exigencies." [Aurora, July 7, 1807.]
"War is actually commenced." Do not deceive yourselves upon false calculations of an affected generosity or a specious justice, from a nation which has never been sensible of your generosity or justice." [Aurora, July 7, 1807.]
Not quite so fast, says the cunning editor in a more cautious and prudent moment. We do not mean to intimate that we have already got into a war, while the government have not had the precaution to make the least preparation for it. No so;
"We say, prepare for war, as the most probable consequence, but let us not plunge into it with rashness—let us proceed with steadiness and vigor, such as shall best secure ourselves, and expose the weakness of an enemy." [Aurora, July 14, 1807.]
Very well, say we; this is just as it should be. Here the Aurora speaks the language of the people. The country have for years been urging the government, but without success, to prepare for war, as the surest means of avoiding it. But look back a week and you will find that it is not for probable consequences that we are to provide. Read on:
"You [the American people] are already at war. It has been commenced wantonly against you. It was commenced purposely and premeditatedly." [Aurora, July 7, 1807.]
"The continuity of aggression is only consummated into open war by the recent acts in the waters of the United States." [Aurora, July 7, 1807.]
This is very distressing, to be thus thrust back without reason or mercy, into all the horrors of existing war, after having made up our minds merely to prepare for it as a probable consequence. However, into the very depths of despondency, it is said, some ray of hope will penetrate. — Knowing that if any consolation could be afforded in the present emergency, it must be afforded by the Aurora , we looked and found the following:
"War we do not apprehend—there may be some hostilities committed by ships, and depredations may increase, but we have the power to command peace, and on our own terms. Events will prove this to be true, as our former predictions, which recent occurrences have fully confirmed." [Aurora, July 3, 1807.]
"We have stated that the late outrage committed by the British squadron under command of Douglas, was the actual commission of war."
Is this true or false? If true, wherein are we inconsistent?
[Aurora, July 9, 1807.] Whether true or false it is not worth while to inquire; for either way we are perfectly with what you have stated. It will ever it would seem that the outrages which have been committed, may be the unauthorised acts of individuals, and as such not amounting to war; and before we had it recommended to the government to call for an explanation, and demand redress before commencing hostilities. See the following.
"We contend that the first duty of the president, as the chief of a free and civilized nation, is to demand adequate redress for the late outrage, in terms suited to the magnitude of the case and the feelings of the American people." [Aurora, July 14, 1807.]
"However determined we may be to obtain redress from England, however well persuaded that our demands for redress will be refused, it is a duty to make the trial; when refused congress may determine as they shall think proper." [Aurora, July 13, 1807.]
Still notwithstanding this uncertainty as to the agency of the British government in the affair, which alone can render it proper to wait for an explanation before proceeding to repel the aggression, it appears in other paragraphs to be perfectly ascertained that it is the act of the government; of course it is actually war, and we are preparing to send across the Atlantic to have a talk about it; but are making no preparation to receive the same answer from the British government as we have received from the Aurora , that aggression was authorised.
"The act has been done under the instructions of an admiral, who received, not three weeks ago, new instructions from his government—it is the act of the government itself—it is what its agents in this country threatened, and it is what we ought to have been prepared for." [Aurora, June 30, 1807.]
"It is trifling to say that these aggressions are unauthorised—whether they are directed to do so by a special order, or calculate upon an assurance of impunity from England, is not of so much consequence now—they have made war—we have reason to believe they have orders to do so, and that the squadron of Douglas was sent hither for the purpose, not of provoking war, but of commencing actual war." [Aurora, July 7, 1807.]
Now, gentle reader, I hope the question of actual peace or war is settled to your perfect satisfaction on the authority of the Aurora , which, if you will take the word of the editor, is the best authority in the country. It is certainly very convenient in the management of an argument, that, take which side of the question you will, you have the very best authority point blank in your favor.
We shall hereafter, as opportunity offers, put some other controverted points at rest in the same manner.
DRED yesterday, at the City of Washington, URIAH TRACEY, Esq. a Senator in the Congress of the U. States from the state of Connecticut.
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. JAMES CROUDHILL, A stout-line vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board. William Hodgson, d.
July 20. Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED from the commons of Alexandria, on Monday the 6th inst. a BAY HORSE, fourteen and a half hands high, with a short switched black tail and mane, cropped short in the foretop, a blazed face, about five years old. The above reward will be given to whoever brings him home to the subscriber. O. F. McGrath.
July 10. 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 above stated. Also those who have claims against me, are requested to bring them forward for settlement; and those who are indebted to me, or the firm of DENNEY & TOWELL, 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.

G. F. Woodham Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity, THAT he intends giving Musical Instruction during the stay of the Theatrical Company. Letters addressed to G. W. at Mr. Gadsby's, will be attended to. July 15. eo3t
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. eo3t July 7.
Servants to be Hired. A young Negro Man, who has been a carriage driver and house servant. Also, a Negro Girl, who has been accustomed to house service. Enquire of the Printer. Line 19. eo3t
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, Laguna, Oronoko and Curracoa Hides. A general assortment of Tanners' and Curriers' Tools; Tanners' Oil and Leather, of all kinds; which is offered on accommodating terms. June 8. [10] eo3w
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Bucellos and Carcavalle 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. eo June 1.
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 quality 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 consumption. ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use. WM. DUNLAP. eo3t June 10.
FOR SALE, THAT BEAUTIFUL SEAT, SITUATED on the banks of Great Hunting Creek, called Rural Felicity, formerly owned by Mr. John Duff. It is at present rented for one year, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, reserving the right of possession at any time during the above term, on giving one month's notice. For terms apply to RICHARD LEWIS. eo April 28.
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 Roushee, 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 Whitsuntide 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, crooks and swaggers very much in his walk. Each of them had on when they went away a shirt and breeches 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 apprehend them, and secure them in any gaol, so that the subscriber, living near Dumfries, may get them again. John Stone. Prince William County, June 17. eo P. S. All persons are forbid from harboring them, and from conveying them away by land or water.
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. Not terms apply to Jonathan and M. Schofield. eo May 1.
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 distance the above reward and all reasonable expenses if brought home. James Hawkins, law5w June 9.
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 immediately from the Cobler Mountain, and is improved by a merchant mill fifty-five by forty-five, three stories high, two of stone and one of wood, containing two water wheels, sixteen feet in diameter, one pair of burr and one of Allegany stones, with the necessary running 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 portico behind, of the whole length of the house, and a porch in front, two excellent springs rising within a few feet of the dwelling house, and the mill supply both with water. The leases are for two unexpired lives, contain 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 purchaser, 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 Hareford, Esq. residing thereupon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or to the subscriber. Charles Fenton Mercer. Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia. May 16. [18] law5f P. S. If the above property is not sold by the first of October, it will, after that period, be rented out for one or more years. C. F. M.
NOTICE. ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunlop, merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, 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 pleased to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, } Executrs. William Herbert, } April 6. 3taw
JUST RECEIVED, A fresh supply of Dr. Wheaton's patent Ich Ointment and Jaundice Bitters, FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, Bookseller, King-street, Alexandria. law5m June 9.
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 Revolution. 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-subscribers $3 00—payable on delivery. Subscriptions received by ROBERT GRAY, King-street, Alexandria. June 25. d5t-law5m
Lately published in this City, AND FOR SALE BY THOMAS SARGENT, ISAAC ROBBINS and HENRY S. EARL! A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE & MINISTERIAL LABORS OF THE REV. WILLIAM WATERS. Handsomely bound—Price 60 Cents. June 16.
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 17 dollars—the Atlas separate is $10 00 Morse's Geography, 2 vols. octavo, 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 Coasting Pilot improved 3 50 Johnson's Dictionary with Walker's Pronunciation, 3 50 Brooke's General Gazetteer improved, 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, 3 50 Carey's Family Bible, at 3 75 and Oxford Quarto Bible, 10 00 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, 2 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, 3 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 Fifty Cents per Number. Only two copies for sale. July 9.
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 DAY GOOD business.—Apply to Jonah Thompson & Son. March 14. 3tawtf
Notice is hereby given TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE BANK OF ALEXANDRIA. THAT a Dividend of Three and a Half per Cent. on the Capitol Stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared; and will be ready to be paid to them on THURSDAY next the 9th instant. By order of the President and Directors, Gurden Chapin, CASHIER. Bank of Alexandria, } July 6. (7) } law4w
Valuable Property for Sale. TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acres to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibson-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-streets, and bounding east and west on Payne-streets. A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to James Paxton. June 22. law5f
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers, JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTOM AND STEWART, ALEXANDRIA, MAVOR'S UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons. Intended as an Introduction to the first Elements of the English Language. THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the vast number of introductory books for children in the Nursery, which have been written within these few years, by persons of distinguished abilities and sanctioned with their names, a new one is still allowed, that there has not appeared one introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular, compilations of Dyche, Dilworth and Fenning. The superior nature has been attended to with sedulous care, and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has been most invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most tedious and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a proceeding, that the rafter has been raised at the very commencement; and it has often proved more difficult to remove error, than it would have cost pains to plant originally the principles of truth. For the neglect we have alluded to, it would be impossible to produce any consistent reason. Perhaps the pride of acknowledged literature could not stoop to an occupation required so mean, as that of compiling a Spelling Book. Yet to lay the first stone of a noble edifice, has ever been a task delegated to the most honorable hands; and to sow the first seeds of useful learning in the nascent mind, is an employment that cannot be done, graceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammarians are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the sublime discoveries are made in any art or science, if the generality of the world are precluded from profiting by them, for want of previous instruction in the first principles with which they are connected.
The Editor of the following sheets is fully convinced of the solidity of his inferences and the justice of his remarks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judicious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tinted with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane principle, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be permanent to the last. The first books we read can never be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, eradicated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limited to a single syllable, it is hoped something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Jaucourt, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only required a little taste and judgment, which any person long conversant with education and books ought to possess.
In short, the Editor feels inclined to believe, that this manual for early youth will be found much better adapted for the purpose than any that has preceded it; and in consequence he anticipates the kind patronage of Teachers in general. It probably will tend to facilitate their labour, by furnishing subjects more agreeable to the pupil, than the dry inanity of most books of the kind; and it cannot fail to redound to their credit also, by giving youth an opportunity of gaining as much general knowledge as could be crowded within the limits prescribed. Indeed it was a remark of the publisher, (to whom British youth are under singular obligations for furnishing them with many valuable opportunities of improvement) when he earnestly pressed this work on the Editor's attention "That a Spelling Book frequently constitutes the whole library of a poor child, unless when charity puts a bible into his hands, & it consequently ought to contain as great a variety of useful matter as the price will permit." The compilation has been formed strictly on this principle. Woodstock, Oct. 29th, 1802.
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 declared 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 8. eo3w
TO BE SOLD, FOR READY MONEY, To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern, in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg, on FRIDAY the 14th day of August next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term 1806 in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants— 300 Acres of Land, Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscavara, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned. William Mann, } Armstead Long, } Cons. } Charles F. Mercer, } June 24. 2awtf
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