Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-06-21 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1806.
[No. 1633.
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 limitation and prices.
Philip G. Martsteller, v. m.
NOW OPENING,
150 dozen Pullicat Handkerchiefs, 10 do. Cotton Suspenders, 10 do. Morocco Ditto—being a small consignment from New York; received per Schooner Harmony , and
For sale by J. ROBBINS, & Co.
On Hand,
A quantity of excellent Ohio BACON —a parcel of DEAR-SKINS , and Hatters FUR . June 19. 4t
JOHN G. LADD
Has for Sale.
200 barrels New-England Rum, 150 bolts best R. & S. Sail Canvas, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 6 bales Beerboon Gurrahs, 2 do. fine Blue Basts, A few pieces French Duck, and Ticklenburgs of first quality. Irish Linens, Britannias, Platillas, &c. June 18. d
FOR SALE,
ON CONWAY'S WHARF,
28 Puncheons 4th Proof Jamaica Spirits.
Apply to
Martsteller & Young.
June 5. d
35 hds first quality St. Croix Sugars,
Will be landed to-morrow, from on board the Schooner Federalist —
For sale, by
Richard Veitch & Co.
June 8. dzw
Colston and Turner,
Have received from New York, and are now opening at their Linen Store , on Royal Street, opposite Mr. James Ruffell's,
AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens, Diaper Table Cloths, brown Holland, Platillas, and Ticklenburgs.
And daily expect,
Diapers, Checks, Hempens, Dowels, Sheetings, Threads, &c.
Also for Sale,
A few chests of Imperial and Hyson Teas, of the latest importations—and 50 sacks of Liverpool Salt.
May 9. d
BOTTLED BEER.
To Morrow morning, at 7 o'clock, and, if encouraged, each succeeding morning, A dray with BOTTLED BEER will go about town:
When the citizens may supply themselves with that wholesome beverage at six pence per bottle, to be paid for on delivery.
Orders from the country and shipping orders will be executed on the shortest notice.—Apply to
T. CRUSE.
May 8.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the 8th instant, by mutual consent: 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 accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers.
JOSEPH RIDDLE,
Of Alexandria.
JAMES DALL,
Of Baltimore.
Oct. 18.
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP A N N, Charles Bradford, Master; Burthen 350 hogheads tobacco. She is a fine strong ship, well found, and will be ready to take in a cargo in 10 days. Apply to Robert T. Hooe & Co. May 31. d
For Freight or Charter, THE Ship AURORA, JOHN TITCOMB, Master; Burthen about 350 hogheads of tobacco. She was to sail from Newburyport the 8th instant, and wait in Hampton Roads for orders. Should immediate application be made, she would, doubtless, be here in 8 or 10 days, and in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Lawrafon and Fowle, Who have now landing from Sloop Ranger , Five bales Beerboon Gurrahs. June 10. d
For LIVERPOOL —direct, THE SHIP ENTERPRISE, Captain Calcord, (A fine new vessel, about 300 hds. burthen.) One half the cargo being engaged the balance will be taken on moderate terms, and if addressed to Messrs. Logan, Lenox & Co. the usual advances will be made. WM. HODGSON. June 6. d
POSTPONEMENT.
Public Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Daniel McCarty to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said Daniel McCarty to Jonathan and Mahlon Scholfield, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 27th day of this present month, part of that Tract of land called Mount Air , whereon the said McCarty now lives, lying upon Acquinque Creek , in the county of Fairfax, adjoining Gardner's Mill Land , distant about 11 or 12 miles from Alexandria. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock. June 4. dtf
Phineas Janney,
Andrew Scholfield.
We have thought proper to postpone the sale of the above Land heretofore advertised for the 31st May, until the 27th of June, when it will be positively sold. P. J. & A. S.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a decree of the hon. the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, made between Richard Prime, complainant —and the heirs and representatives of Robert McCrea, deceased, defendants , will be sold, at public sale, on SATURDAY , the 14th day of June, at the Coffee House , in Alexandria, on a credit of six months; one moiety of an annual ground rent of 114 dollars upon a lot in Union Street , leased to Thomas Crandle , on which there is erected a three story brick house; also, one moiety of an annual ground rent of 40 dollars, on a lot leased to Michael Thorn , in Wales's alley , now the property of Saraiah Nichols , on which there are improvements; also, on a credit of six and twelve months, one moiety of a lot of ground on Pitt Street , fronting 48 feet, and running back 123 feet 3 inches.—Security will be required on the above property for the payment of the purchase money. G. Deneale, Commissioner. May 20. dt14thJc.
The sale of the above property is postponed on account of the weather, till Thursday next the 26th inst. when it will take place at 1 o'clock.
24 hogheads retailing Molasses 24 do. Sugar, of good quality 26 barrels Beef, Salem inspection 1 pipe London Particular Madeira Wine 5 boxes Cotton Cards 2 sacks Sago 2 do. Licorice Root Barrels of Clover and herds Grass Seed A quantity of red Seal Leather, and 100 Shares Marine Insurance Stock, For Sale, by Benjamin Shreve, jun. April 26. d
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner PATSEY, Mark Butts, master; Burthen about 500 barrels, in complete order to receive a cargo. For particulars apply to the master on board, or Daniel M c Clean. June 19. d
JUST LANDED, From on board the brig Jahn at Conway's wharf, and for sale by the Subscriber, 30 puncheons of high flavor'd fourth proof Jamaica RUM. James Patton. June 19. d10t
BOTTLING CELLAR.
DAVID P. DEWEES, Has for sale, at his BOTTLING CELLAR, on Prince Street Hare's Philadelphia Porter, & Ale, in bottles, of a superior quality. He has fitted up a room in the cellar for the accommodation of such as may favor him with their custom and will be happy to serve them. June 12. dzw
SUGAR , in hogheads and barrels; COFFEE , by the bag or thousand weight; SALT , in sacks; HERRINGS , For sale, by A. LINDO. June 16. d
SEED POTATOES.
I have received from New-York, 50 barrels of SEED POTATOES , of an extra ordinary good kind, which I will sell low. Mordecai Miller. May 30. d
Plaster Paris & Lime—afloat.
100 tons Plaster Paris, 70 casks Lime, On board Brig Nancy , Captain Hall, AND FOR SALE, BY Lawrafon & Fowle, Who have also received by said Brig, Schooner Dove , and Packet, from Baltimore,
30 boxes Cod Fish 70 do. Mould and Dipt Candles 120 do. Half Boxes Brown Soap 1 Bale Beerboon Gurrahs Imperial, } TEAS, Young Hyson } of the latest importations. 20 barrels N. E. Rum 75 casks Bellona Gunpowder 10 cases Pig Blue In Store, Prime Beef and Pork Ruffia and Ravens Duck Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas Muscovado Sugar Casks Claret and Madeira Wine 200 Boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 50 do. Chocolate, &c. &c. May 21. d.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has just received by the latest arrivals a band some assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Colonade Mull Muslins Diagonal laced and pegged ditto Cut gauze, japanned and honey-comb do. Plain and figured leno Pique crape Plain cambric, jacquet and mull muslins Pique & colored hair-corded cambric India & British book muslin Do. do. handkerchiefs Leno veils Lace cambric and tam-bored mull shawls Honey-comb and imperial fustet do. Undressed ginghams, chintz and calicoes Silk and cotton chambrays Italian Mantuas Ribands Italian sewing silk Silk and cotton hosiery Ladies' extra long silk and kid gloves Habit do. York tanned do. Pie nic mits Mens' gloves Adelphi cotton in boxes Wood's superfine cloths & calimeres Marcelles waistcoating Nankeens 4-4 and 7-8 Irish linen Shirting cotton Long lawns Linen Cambricks Umbrellas Bandanna handkerchiefs Platillas Dowlas Creas Ticklenburgh Osnapburgh and rolls Bastas Gurrahs and Selampores
FRESH TEAS,
Of a superior quality, in small Leaden canisters and by the pound. May 6. d
A few copies of the American Gardener may be had at the Book-Store of Robert Gray.
FOR SALE, The Schooner LUCY ANN, Lying at Conway's wharf;—burthen 40 tons—a staunch vessel, completely rigged and fit for sea,—If not sold in three or four days, she will take in freight for Baltimore, Norfolk, or Frederickburg. Apply to the Captain on board. June 20. dzf
Wanted, at the Alms-House, TWO smart Negro Women, to do the duty of Nurses.—None need apply but those that are perfectly qualified, and can be particularly recommended for their cleanliness, honesty, industry, and sobriety.—Apply to the Trustees of the Poor , or to
MR. BLUNT, Master of said House. June 19. dzf
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Enoch Ward to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said Enoch Ward to Douglas and Mandeville , will be sold at public sale, for ready money, at the coffee-house, in the town of Alexandria, on WEDNESDAY , the 16th day of July next, a Tract of Land, lying in Fairfax county, about ten miles from Alexandria, containing one hundred sixty two and one fourth acres. Thomas Moore. June 20. 2 w16Jy
American Independence.
THE subscriber intends, the 4th of July, to furnish a Barbecued Dinner , at Mr. John Dogan's Garden , in the vicinity of this place, and after himself from his exertions he shall be able to give satisfaction to such as favor him with their company. The Dinner to be on the table precisely at three o'clock. F. Schuck. June 20. tw4t
Tickets to be had at the bar. Subscribers to have a Dinner the following day gratis. June 20. tw4t
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, At his STORE near C. L. RAMSAY's wharf; Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof—old, and of an excellent flavor Old French Brandy in pipes New England Rum in hogheads, pipes and barrels Molasses in hogheads Mould Candles, of a good quality Cargo Beef, no. 1, Massachusetts inspection Russia Duck, of a superior quality Ravens Duck, light and stout German Oznaburghs, and Gunny Bags Marble Tile A new Mahogany Side-Board. June 20.
Just Published,
BY ROBERT GRAY, BOOKSELLER, KING STREET, (A new Edition, considerably enlarged)
A New Introduction to Reading; OR, A Collection of Easy Lessons, Arranged on an improved Plan: Designed as an Introduction to the Spelling-English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c.
To which is prefixed, L. Murray's Rules and Observations, For assisting Children to read with Propriety. Price, bound in Leather, 50 Cents.
Lately Received,
A supply of Writing Paper, Quills, & Pen-Knives. June 18
LISBON LEMONS.
The subscriber has just received 50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS , which he will dispose of very low by the box or smaller quantity.
ALSO,
Almonds and Figs in frails, raisins in boxes—with a general assortment of CONFECTIONARY as usual. Matthew Eakin. June 16. 3 w2w
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

SATURDAY'S LITERARY BOWER.
No. III.
MR. EDITOR,
Although I have not the honor to bear the name of CULLWORTHY, yet it is my good fortune to be intimately acquainted with that family.
On passing an hour at the Bower, a day or two ago, the old gentleman informed me, that it was the intention of one of his "fair wards" to have furnished you the next bouquet, but that she was unexpectedly taken ill, and he should be under the necessity of applying to one of his threads to substitute something for her.
Sir William Jones, in his "Essay on the Poetry of the Eastern Nations," tells us "there is a valley, to the north of Indostan, called Cashmere; which, according to an account written by a native of it, is a perfect garden," &c.
An occasional visitor at Mr. CULLWORTHY'S Bower.
THE LAND OF CASHMERE.
Belov'd Cashmere! as far as proud Cathay, Light fall the od'rous showers, thy sun lights play!
Gorgeous their Palaces, and light their Domes; On terrac'd roots a tulip garden blooms;
In groves of date-trees feed the civit race, And each lone vale the love-cy'd gazels grace.
Their mimic flutes, the nightengales provoke, Who, as they chant within the moonlight oak,
To wake her quiet lawns, in forests tall Is heard a high cascade's romantic fall.
To Beauty's hand, an idle wave to pour; She, as her oars a little-tumult form,
Through summer nights to charm the drowsy ear Their light oars dash the cool-lake of Cashmere.
Stretch'd on silk cushions sighing fervent rhymes, Their tender eyes some dear Romance sublimed;
Light in some nut tree, the Cashmerian Youth Tolls for his Myrtles there, and sings his truth;
Who tells the bewitched Beauties of these bowers! Each day when moon-light foreheads, veil'd with flowers;
Their ebon tresses in fine knots entw'nd; Or their fair yellow locks that catch the wind,
* Lady Montague's curious description of a Turkish love letter, by the use of intermingled flowers, of which each color denotes the state of the lovers heart, is well known to the reader.
† It may be necessary to explain the expression of "moon-light foreheads." Major Ouseley tells us, on the expression "moon-faced," that a "Persian mistress would be highly flattered by its application;
And as each ringlet like an arrow darts, All feel, all own, these plunderers of hearts: They lose their freedom for a lock of hair.
Though many a brilliant charm adorns their noon, They love more dear the solitary moon;
Then burns th' enchantment round! The wand' rers mark The shining rocks, dim vales, and arbours dark;
* Mr. Price, in his delightful "Essay on the Picturesque," has these fine strictures on the Hair of Women: "the hair, by its comparative roughness, and its partial concealments accompanys and relieves the softness, clearness, and smoothness of the face of a beautiful woman.
Pint her hair of lovely brown, Softer than the cygn's down; Then it paint to fair be found, Sketch the odours breathing round;
The ancients never give a description of beauty without dwelling long on the magic of a woman's hair. A volume on this subject might perhaps be collected by one familiar with their compositions.
* Zuleikha is the name of Potiphar's wife, whose amours with Joseph, form one of the most celebrated poems in the Persian language.
† Sir William Jones, in his literal version of his celebrated Ode of Hafez, in his Persian grammar, has, "I can easily conceive how the enchanting beauties of Joseph affected Zuleikha so deeply, that her love tore the veil of her chastity."
Beauty has such resistless power, That even the chaste Egyptian dame Sigh'd for the blooming Hebrew boy;
* If the reader should find entertainment in the following long note, it would be unjust to complain.
The Asiatics have in great admiration black or dark colored eyes, which, in their description of a perfect beauty, are almost always enumerated among the most powerful and striking charms.
It is finely imagined by the author of Caaph-Vathek, that Akenside's rich expression,
"In the dark heaven of Mira's eye," might have been suggested by the black eyes of the virgins of Paradise.
In an eccentric dissertation on cats by Moncrief, are the following notices on blue or grey eyes. "The eyes of cats," says our dissertator, in his mock eulogy, "were for a long time the objects of female ambition;
The lord de Coucey, so celebrated for his loves, acknowledges, in his verses, that such eyes were the secret charms that Madam de Favel practised on him.
It is a custom in the east to tinge the eyes of women, particularly those of a fair complexion, with an impalpable powder, prepared chiefly from crude antimony.
The ancient Greek poets, both Homer and Anacreon, have also alluded to the same cosmetic, since both of them describe a purpleish hue to a female eye.
Winkelman in his "Reflection on the paintings and sculptures of the Greeks," writes that his "researches concerning the mysterious art, said to be practised among the Greeks, of changing blue eyes into black ones, have not succeeded to his wish.
From the London Oracle.
[Cape of Good Hope and its Dependencies.]
WE cannot avoid congratulating our countrymen on the late intelligence which announced the happy tidings of these settlements being again in our possession.

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
A large quarry of marble stone, of different colors, has lately been discovered on the plantation of Mr. John Henkel, near Harper's Ferry. It is equal to the marble of Italy, or that of any other country.
The true policy of females.—Women should be acquainted that no beauty hath any charms, but the inward one of the mind; and that a gracefulness in their manners is much more engaging than that of persons: that meekness and modesty are the true and lasting ornaments; for she who has these is qualified as she ought to be for the management of a family, for the educating of children, for an affection to her husband, and submitting to a pleasant way of living. These only are the charms that render wives amiable, and give them the best title to our respect.
Epictetus.
FROM THE BOSTON CRONINEL.
THE LITTLE GIRL WITH BOSOM BARE.
OH, the bliss, that's in carelessness Any lovely, smiling lass! But what ecstasy in pouting! The little girl with bosom bare? As every day she passes by, With sparkling eyes and auburn hair, I steal a glance and heave a sigh, For lovely Luce, with bosom bare. Between these hills of living snow, Nestling Cupid lays his bow: Look, and soon the charm you'll know, The little girl with bosom bare. A pleasant wight the other day, Roving abroad to take the air, Spied luckily across the way, The little girl with bosom bare. The dimpling cherub twang'd his bow, He pierc'd his heart, I'd almost swear; And CHARLES soon made his humble bow To lovely Luce, with bosom bare. In satire soon the neighbours said, A bosom friend did Luce ensnare; They thought that CHARLES would surely wed The little girl with bosom bare. But soon he felt so highly pleas'd, Hymen could but his joys impair: He therefore from his heart releas'd The little girl with bosom bare. And now, dejected and forlorn, Does Luce of the fox depart; While all the hundred hands of scorn Point at the girl with bosom bare. She thought her CHARLES of love the flame, But now her lite does loud declare— Though all may like, yet none will have A little girl with bosom bare.
MYRA.
May 31, 1806.
Alexandria Bank Stock
WANTED,
APPLY TO
A. LIND O.
June 21.
PUBLIC SALE.
On THURSDAY next, will be Sold, at the House of Mrs. McAlhany, Cameron Street, opposite to Mr. V. Eaton's, variety of Elegant Household and Kitchen Furniture; Consisting of Side Board, Tables, Chairs, Beds and Bedsteads, Carpets, Glass, China, & P. G. Marsteller.
June 21.
To be Sold, at Private Sale,
THAT convenient and valuable freehold BRICK HOUSE and LOT of ground in fee simple, situate on Royal Street, in Alexandria; late in the possession of Mr. Jacob G. Ger, and now occupied by Mr. James S. Scott. It is unnecessary to describe it more minutely as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will view the property—the terms will be reasonable.—If it will suit the purchaser the property will be sold for an assortment of D GOODS and HARDWARE.—For further particulars apply to Mr. Scott, on the premises. A good and sufficient title will be given by John Harry, A lawyer in fact
Hager's Town, June 18 [21]
TO LET,
An elegant Brick Dwelling and Warehouse,
IN one of the best stands in the town of Alexandria, for the Flour and Grocery Business. The terms will be very moderate if applied soon.
Andrew Scholfield.
May 28.
N. B. I have just received a quantity of inch thick Boards, of an excellent quality—a quantity of three feet Shingles.
less manner, of every article of wearing apparel, which was given away in their presence to the crew, for the purpose of being made into shirts, jackets and trousers, and when put on board the American schooner, they were not allowed to take with them a single change of linen; off the Havana they fortunately fell in with the Arethusa, when captain Brisbane most cheerfully received them on board, and rendered them every assistance in his power, acting with that true dignity of character which ever adorns the British officer. Captain Moor was afterwards put on board the Comet in order to conduct her to Port-Royal.
BRIDGE-TOWN, (Bar.) April 29.
There appears strong suspicion that the enemy is forming some project at Guadalupe to attack some of our islands. Accounts from thence mention that great numbers of troops (miserable vagabonds) are collecting in and about Basseterre, & an extensive depot of ammunition and provisions made both there and at Point-a-Petre. It is thought by some that it is for the purpose of co-operating with Victory Hughes in an attempt upon Surinam, which it is said he meditates, from Cayenne; but the most probable intention of these demonstrations is a design on some more contiguous object.
NEW YORK, June 17.
By the brig William, captain Warner, which arrived at this port last evening from Liverpool, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has been favored with London papers to the 3d of May, two days later than any previously received; but no event of magnitude having occurred on the European continent in the intermediate space between our former and present advices from that quarter, these papers are almost without interest. We have selected all the leading articles. The trial of lord Melville was progressing; and it was supposed would not terminate in less than four or five weeks.
Flour, grain and lumber in great demand at Liverpool.
London, May 3.
The letters by the Lisbon mail are very contradictory. Some of them express great apprehensions with respect to the designs of Spain and France, while others say that the fears upon his head have greatly subsided. The Topaze, French frigate, which had been so long in the Tagus had slipped out, and passed the British sloop of war Star in safety; the latter being prevented from immediately following the frigate by the batteries on shore a circumstance which has been considered by some as an hostile interference on the part of the Portuguese; but which we cannot view in this light when we consider that the neutrality of Portugal binds her to protect alike the ships of all nations within her several ports and harbors.
An order has been issued by the Spanish government for removing all restraint from American vessels trading to the ports of South America.
The surrender of Cattaro to the Russians continues to be an object of complaint on the part of Bonaparte against the court of Vienna: Though the number of French troops in Istria and Dalmatia, is represented as not less than 30,000, and of course capable of expelling with ease the Russians at Cattaro, who are said to be but a few hundreds, the burthen of this expulsion is thrown on the Austrian government, from whose hands alone Bonaparte will receive the possession, and who are called upon to expel the Russians by force, a proceeding which has a direct tendency to involve Austria in a war with France.
A letter from Deal states, that a very heavy cannonade was distinctly heard there about five o'clock on Thursday morning. As the sound came in a direction off Boulogne, it is conjectured that commodore Owen's squadron had begun his spring plan of annoying the French batteries.
The peace establishment of France is estimated, by a report on that subject presented by Gaudin to Bonaparte, to be 600 millions of livres, and the expence for the current year 894 millions.
The great commercial house of Bogle French, Burrows, and Canning, stopped payment yesterday.
Consols 60 3-4. Omnium 2 1-4.
FOR SALE,
The Schooner HENRIETTA, Burthen about 500 barrels; she is a fine staunch vessel, almost new and ready for sea.
For terms, apply to Cuthbert Powell, dlv&owst
May 21.
half "the consideration money," for the contract.
Three contracts (called the portlege bill or shipping paper) between the captain and three British sailors, "to perform a voyage to Philadelphia," on which they also had received half the consideration money" in the usual form of a month's wages advanced.
Three contracts between the captain and three native subjects of G. Britain, "to carry them passengers to Philadelphia," for ten guineas each to be paid in Philadelphia.
Three contracts (called bills of lading) "to deliver three distinct parcels of goods in Philadelphia, to three native British subjects residing there, made between the captain and three British subjects residing in London, on which contracts no "consideration money" was paid or advanced to the capt. the whole being payable at Philadelphia.
The contracts between the American captain and the twelve persons, (seamen, passengers and merchants) mentioned above, were deliberately, voluntarily, morally, openly, and lawfully made in the city of London, and were in a course of deliberate, voluntary and faithful execution by and among the parties, when the British ship of war Albion met the good ship America on the high seas, out of sight of any land. The Albion boarded the America on the plea of the right of search, and "impressed" and took out of her by force the three native seamen, and the three native British passengers, and three native British seamen, contrary to the will and request of said nine persons and of the captain of the America, entirely disregarding the letter, spirit and obligations of the various written contracts, made as above mentioned. What principle of law justify an expectation, on the part of the British government, that the same captain's three contracts should be fulfilled with the three British merchants in London, for the delivery of the three parcels of goods in Philadelphia, to the three British merchants residing there? The principles of law and justice equally require the execution and enforcing of all fair and legitimate contracts, and equally forbid their violation.
Another reflection of the highest importance occurs upon this case. It is the right of the American captain to be exempt from and to refuse all boardings of foreign ships of war, except those boardings which are bona fide in execution of "the right of search." It is an unwarrantable and inadmissible abuse of the strict and mere right of search for enemies property, and for goods contraband of war, to convert it to the forcible taking out of the neutral ship men, who are not enemies and who are in the course of execution of legitimate business under oral or written contracts.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) April 19.
The Arethusa frigate, of 36 guns, captain Brisbane, arrived yesterday from a cruise, with the following prizes: viz. a Spanish polacre, and the schr. Santa Maria, from the Main bound to Havana, with sundries, and the schooner Dispatch, from Laguira bound to Baltimore, with colonial produce, taken by a French privateer, and recaptured by the Arethusa, after having been 17 days in possession of the enemy.
Captain Moore, late of the armed brig Lark, belonging to this port, arrived in the brig Comet. The Lark left the Cape of Delaware on the 17th February, with a valuable cargo of flour, for this port; on the 19th of the same month, between Cape Maize and Nichola Mole, she fell in with 2 French frigates, La Felicite, and La Comete, and La Diligente brig, which made their escape from sir J. T. Duckworth's squadron after the action of the 6th of that month. On the brig being taken possession of, captain Moore, Mrs. Corder and her two daughters (passengers) and the crew, were put on board the commodore's ship—Two or three other square rigged vessels heaving in sight, orders were given to destroy the Lark, in consequence of which she was set fire to and in about twenty minutes after the boats quitted her she blew up. In lat. 27, N. long. 72, 10, eleven days after the destruction of the vessel, they fell in with the American schr. Caroline, captain Lord, bound to the Havana, when the commodore permitted captain Moore and the three ladies, to take their passage in her. On parting, the French ships stood to the N. E. on their voyage to France, a gale then blowing from the N. W. The officers and crew of the Lark were kept on board. While capt. Moore and his unfortunate female passengers were on board the frigate, they were completely stripped, in the most remorse-
the Dutch; and in giving his reasons for making this requisition a cardinal point in the negotiation, discovered a very competent knowledge of the subject. He very ingeniously observed, that the Cape in the hands of the Dutch, could be of very little use except furnishing a convenient place for shipping to touch at on their voyage to the East Indies; but in the hands of the English, (said De la Croix,) the southern territory of Africa would be colonized, and new sources of commerce in all probability arise, the advantages of which are incalculable.
He demonstrated what the active genius of the English, moving on so great a scale, would produce, and how the present trade of the European nations would be injured by opening to Great Britain such a new and fertile source for commercial adventure.
The Frenchman was certainly correct in his predictions and estimations. Formerly the people of England considered the Cape as an halfway house to their settlements in the East Indies, and appreciated its value in proportion to the accommodation which was given to their shipping; but they should understand, that although the Cape must be of considerable benefit to our Asiatic commerce, as a place of refreshment and supply, still this advantage bears no proportion to those which may be derived from the settlement and cultivation of the interior. If on the map a direct line be drawn from Cape Agulhas, which is the southern extreme of Africa, about N. N. E. as far as 25 degrees South, which takes in Delagoa Bay on the east coast, and that part of the west which at present is but little frequented, it will be perceived that a further territory may be acquired of a prodigious extent, and comprehending countries on which nature has bestowed her choicest favors. The river, which is about 400 miles forth of the Cape, divides the Christian settlements from Caffraria. This portion of Africa is fairly open to the government of the Cape, provided the natives can be induced to consent to the establishment of European colonies. Their acquiescence could be soon obtained by presents of little value to the donor, and their allegiance secured by a kind and liberal treatment, which they never experienced from their Batavian masters.
The beauties of Caffraria are equal to its fertility. In the country of the Amiquois, Genuquis, and other tribes of the Hottentot nation, a most luxurious soil is to be found, and on reaching the summit of their mountains the eye frequently reposes on such a glowing scene of pastoral beauties, that to furnish a description of the whole would require the inspired genius of Tasso, or the Bionian. These plains are generally frequented by a kind of antelope or gazelle; and it is not unusual to perceive from the mountaintops, thousands of those beautiful animals, alarmed by the lion, the tyger, the hyena, or the panther, floating over the valley's to secure a retreat, and forming a moving scenery of the most exquisite beauty.
It has likewise been remarked by several intelligent Europeans who have penetrated into the southern continent of Africa, that if no country which has yet been discovered, could a greater variety of excellent wines be produced. The vineyards of Caffraria, which are situated near the Cape, flourish in a fertile soil, when compared to those of Caffraria. Tobacco has been raised in the Dutch colonies, and the produce has been such as to exceed the most sanguine expectations. The sugar cane although not a native of the soil, could not fail in the Southern parts of Africa; the soil, the climate, every thing invite the experiment. We are likewise informed, that not a spice which grows in Ceylon, or the adjacent Dutch colonies in the East, but would flourish in the southern parts of Africa.
Fruits of almost every denomination have been raised in these settlements. Oranges, lemons, citrons, figs, apples, pears, apricots, peaches, &c. have been cultivated in certain districts, and most of them with every imaginable success. There could be no difficulty, therefore, in extending these productions to every part of the Southern Continent.
The advantages which may be derived from these possessions (as De la Croix truly observed) are incalculable, and for that reason we indulge the pleasing expectation of their being forever attached to the British Empire.
From the N. Y. MERCANTILE ADVERTISER.
A CASE
Stated for the candid consideration of the British government and nation.
The ship America sails from the port of London to the port of Philadelphia. The American captain considers one day after his departure from land, that he has on board sundry written or printed contracts between him and sundry persons, who are partly native American citizens and partly native British subjects. They are as follows:
Three contracts (called portlege bills, or shipping papers) between him and three native American sailors "to perform the voyage from London to Philadelphia," on which each man is paid in advance twenty dollars, (as the usual month's advance) being about half the wages from London to Philadelphia, or

FOR SALE,
PORK in barrels New York prime and cargo BEEF Hylon Skin and } TEAS Souchoong Ruffa DUCK, and A few kegs ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, by DAN'L. MURCATROYD.
May 6
FOR SALE,
Two elegant Riding Chairs, with tops and harness complete; On the most reasonable terms for cash or short credit—Apply to the PRINTER, or, THOMAS WHITE, jun. Blacksmith. April 8.
BROKER'S OFFICE,
And Commission Store.
A. LINDO,
Takes the liberty of informing the public, that HE HAS OPENED A Broker's Office and Commission Store, At the corner of Union and King streets, WHERE he will be happy to render his services in those branches of business. Ev- ery species of public stock, merchandise, lands, houses, lots, and vessels will be BOUGHT and SOLD on com- mission. Reasonable advances will be made on consign- ments; and acceptances will be given when such consign- ments are accompanied with orders to sell to meet the payments. All kinds of produce and merchandise re- ceived on storage at the customary terms. April 28.
N. B. FLOUR bought and sold at half per cent commission.
Hair-Dressing.
JOSEPH ANDERSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the gentlemen of Alexandria and the public in general, that he has opened shop, in Royal street, next door to Doctor Gillies, where he offers his services in CUTTING and DRESSING HAIR, in the newest fashion. June 17.
THOMAS TAYLOR,
Begs leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has arrived from Phi- ladelphia, and brought with him a quantity of his
New invented Liquid for the destroying of Bugs,
Being the best ever yet invented, as it not only destroys them but prevents others from harbouring in the place any more where you have dressed with the liquid. This liquid has a very pleasant smell, and not the least danger in using it.— Made and prepared by Thomas Taylor, near the first turnpike gate, Germantown road. Philadel- phia— Of whom may be had, His Patent Liquid Blacking for Boots and Shoes. Sold by appointment, with directions for using it, by Mr. John Wray, No. 12, Marsh Mar- ket, Baltimore; and Mr. Duffey, Comb-maker, Royal-street, Alexandria. June 7.
N. B. A good allowance to those who take a quantity.
For the Convenience of Families, (If sufficient encouragement is afforded) EDWARD LEE, Baker, Royal-street, near Gadby's;
WILL commence on Monday next, the 19th instant, and continue during the summer months every day from 11 o'clock, in the forenoon to 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to bake in the best manner, such dishes as may be sent to him, consisting either of meats, pies, puddings, &c. and bread, on terms that will be considered moderate. ** Very nice Rusk, every even- ing at 5 o'clock. Loaf Bread baking continued as usual. June 4.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Will be received by the Editor of this paper FOR THE Companion & Weekly Miscellany; BY EDWARD EASY, Esq. Published at Baltimore every Saturday, at THREE DOLLARS per annum, payable half yearly in advance.
THE editor will be happy to receive commu- nications which lead to the exercise of the mind, or those who have had a cultivated education, and might tend to the mutual improvement of the writers and the readers. In this country so ra- pidly advancing in every object of improvements there must be much cause for admiration; oc- casions must frequently present for directing the course to be pursued.... To these objects he is very desirous of attracting attention. Biography of the humbler heroes of the revolutionary war might be also very interesting. Events of this nature, not on public record, would be highly acceptable. Phenomena in natural history, will also be attended to with peculiar pleasure. ** The three first numbers have been received and may be seen at this office.
ELIAS BOTNER,
Saddle and Harness-Maker, KING-STREET, two doors below WASHINGTON- STREET, ALEXANDRIA;
KEEPS constantly on hand, for sale, an as- sortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Sad- dles and Bridles; elegant silver mounted Switch Whips, of all sorts; Coach and Waggon Har- ness, of all sorts; and Fire Buckets: all of which will be disposed of on reasonable terms for cash. June 18.
JOHN WATTS,
ALEXANDRIA;
Has just received, per the William Murdoch, (via Baltimore) from London, a complete as- sortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Which he will sell low for cash, or to punctual customers, viz.
 Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose  do. Silk and Leather Gloves  Ladies' Silk and Cotton Hose  do. Silk and Leather Gloves  Silk and Cotton Chambray Muffins  3 8, 7 8, and 9 8 undressed Ginghams  Figured and plain Jacquet Cambricks  Plain and figured Jacquet Muslin  India Book Muslin  White and colored Cambricks  Plain and figured Leno Muffin  Leno Shawls and Veils  Italian Grapes and Lurestrings  London Chintzes and Calicoes  White and colored Jean  Cambric Dimities  First chop Long Nankeens  Mouselier Jean and Muslinet Waistcoating  Brown and Scarlet Bandannos  Real Madrass Hankerchiefs  3 4, 4 4, and 8 4 Damask Shawls  Diaper Table Cloths  Russia Sheeting  White and brown Sheetings  Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres  2 pieces Salisbury Cloth  3 bales India Goods  7-8 and 4 4 Irish Linens  Waiste and brown Platiille  Umbrellas and Parasols  German Ticklenburgs  White and brown Rolls  Bed Ticking  Apron and Shirting Checks  Waldron's Glass and Cradling Seythes  Weeding Hoes assorted in casks  Gentlemen's best London Hats, &c. &c.  May 6.
FRESH TEAS.
Now landing from on board the brig Harmony from New York.
12 chests Young Hyson, } Of the latest 5 do. Hyson, } Impor-tation. 10 do. Hyson Skin, } Which will be sold on very mode- rate terms by
James Sanderson.
April 21.
FOR SALE,
Kanhaway Land, of the first quality; ONE thousand acres, lying on Duck Creek, which is a branch of Elk River into which it empties about 40 miles above the confluence of Elk with the Great Kanhaway. It is a parallelogram—fely watered—Duck Creek permeating every side.
In a letter from Mr. Triplett, the Surveyor, I am told that 700 acres are bottom, as rich as he ever surveyed, and that the high ground is fertile. Mr. P. Reiter also informs me that he has seen persons who have been on the land, and who speak of it in the highest terms.
It lies about 25 miles N. E. of Kanhaway Court House; in a healthy country, eligible situation, and proffers to the industrious every comfort that can flow from judicious tillage and extensive grazing.
Five Dollars per acre are expected for this tract—one third in hand, and the remainder in two annual instalments; or property in Alexan- dria, Fairfax or Loudoun will be received in ex- change.
Thomas Davis.
Alexandria, 7th June.
PUBLIC SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from James Brandon and Elizabeth his wife, dated the 21st of February, 1805, for the purpose there- by intended, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 27th day of August next, a LOT of GROUND, fronting 22 feet 3 inches on the east side of Water Street, and 150 feet deep, situated between Duke and Prince streets, in the town of Alexandria; where- on is erected a neat and convenient Frame Dwell- ing house.
Thomas Vowell, Trustee.
May 28.
Cotton & Stewart
Have received a large supply of PAPER HANGINGS, Of various figures and of the newest fashions, April 29.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON MONDAY, The 30th instant, at 12 o'clock, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, The Warehouse and Lot lately oc- cupied by the subscriber, at the north west cor- ner of King and Water streets; the Lot fronts 35 feet on King street and about 80 feet on Wa- ter street—the Warehouse is of wood, 3 stories high, about 35 feet square, fronting each of the said streets, and has an extensive shed or back building. The above property being mortgaged to secure my endorsement on my accommodation note in the bank of Alexandria, any payments which will satisfy said bank, will be received for the purchase money; and the purchaser receive a good title.
David Wilson Scott.
June 7.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from David Wilson Scott and Elizabeth his wife, to the subscriber, for securing the payment of a sum of money therein mentioned, to Josiah Faxon and Co. will be sold, at public auction, for ready money, on MONDAY, the 30th day of this month, on the premises, the two story framed House with the Lot of Ground, fronting 37 feet on Prince street, near the corner of Washington street, in which Mr. Scott now lives. Also, a vacant lot adjoining, fronting 20 feet on Prince street, and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley. Also, a lot of ground on the corner of Duke and Columbus streets, fronting 60 feet on Duke street, and running back 88 feet to a ten feet alley. Also, a lot of ground on the corner of Duke and Water streets, fronting 54 feet on Duke, and 66 feet on Water street.
G. DENEALE, Trustee.
June 7.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust given to me by James Kennedy, jr. in order to satisfy cer- tain debts therein specified, due to John Laird, Messrs. Chamberlain and Humphreys, Gabriel Wood, and Joel and Jonathan Post, I do hereby offer for sale by private contract, the whole of the stock in trade of the said James Kennedy, jr. as it was deposited with me; and he not having complied with the condition therein contained, and redeemed the same agreeably to his un- dertaking in the deed of trust, and it being the stock of a Druggist and Chemist, may be worthy the attention of some person in that line of business. If no proposals are offered to me before the last day of July, I shall then expose the same to public sale, together with all the household furniture conveyed to me by the said James Kennedy, jr. to satisfy the purposes of the said deed, under the terms and conditions therein contained.
James Sanderson, Trustee.
June 4.
PUBLIC SALE.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust from Benjamin Talbot, now deceased, late of Fairfax coun- ty, to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain debt due from the said Talbot to Jonah Thompson and Richard Veitch, of the town of Alexandria and district of Colum- bia, will be exposed to public sale, for cash, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 2d day of July next, a certain tract of LAND, situated on the head waters of Piney Branch, in the said county of Fairfax; adjoining the lands of Mr. Thomas Melian, and about two and a half miles from Fairfax court-house; containing 2 1/4 and a half acres, together with all the improvements, buildings, &c. thereon; being the same tract of land on which the said Talbot lately resided, and now in possession of his widow.
Sale will commence at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
David Stuart.
June 2.
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a deed of Trust from Ro- BERT LAWRASON & ELIZABETH his Wife, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a sum of money, therein mentioned, due from the said Robert Lawrason to Henry Stanton Earle.
Will be Sold at Public Auction, On the Premises to the highest bidder, for REA- DY MONEY, on the 10th of July next—
A LOT of GROUND, situated, lying and being upon the north side of Duke Street, and to the westward of Columbus Street, in the town of Alexandria, district of Columbia, bound- ed as follows:—Beginning upon Duke Street one hundred and twenty two feet to the west- ward of Columbus Street, and running thence westwardly with Duke and binding thereon 22 feet, thence northwardly with a line parallel with Columbus Street 88 feet to an alley 14 feet 4 inches wide, thence eastwardly with a line of the said alley and parallel to Duke Street, 22 feet, thence with a straight line to the beginning, together with the buildings and improvements thereon. The sale to commence at 4 o'clock.
William Rhodes, Trustee.
June 9.
Cath, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Stomachel Bitters.
PREPARED BY THOMAS H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicines ever before discovered, and are justly appreci- ated for their singular and uncommon virtues for re- storing weak and decayed constitutions, and that train of complicated complaints so common the spring and fall seasons, such as intermit- Fever and Agues, long Autumnal Fever, In- termitting, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Biliary Pills. THE great sale and increasing demand for this valuable pills for these twelve years past, be- speak their intrinsic worth. They have pro- duced singularly efficacious in Biliary and Yellow Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholic, Costiveness, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem which these pills are held throughout the Unit- ed States and the West Indies, has induced many 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 genu- ine Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that dis- agreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 25 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or, Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and others of which they are held by medical men of the highest eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their in- trinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often pro- duces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headache, diz- ziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysen- teries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti-bilious 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 scrofulous gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservati- on 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 Powder.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in operation stands unrivalled. The most authen- ticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in ex- treme 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, Asthma, 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 Me- dicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few hand- some Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vitri- Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flax- seed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms foreask, 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.