Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-07-31 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1807.
[No. 1980.
SALES AT VENDUE.
On every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, AT THE VENDUE STORE, Corner of Prince and Water streets, a variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. ALL kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased, at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
142 hhds. of MOLASSES, 5 puncheons RUM, 100 bbls. Shad and Herrings, Just Received and for Sale by Marsteller & Young.
May 25. d.
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.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax-streets, HAS RECEIVED 30 barrels WHISKEY 2000 lbs. cheese, of superior quality 10 bales cotton
10 boxes best Florence oil, in bottles 15 casks choice small twist tobacco 40 boxes mould and dipped candles 10 boxes fresh chocolate 140 reams wrapping paper
Imperial TEAS, Hyson } Of this year's im- Young Hyson, and } portation & very Hyson-skin } 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.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms, 5000 lbs. best Green Coffee 10 tiers fresh Rice 20 kegs fresh Raisins 12 tiers green Peppers 5 pipes Cognac Brandy 10 hhds. 4th proof Jamaica 30 barrels N. E. Rum 25 barrels Whiskey 10 bales Cotton 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards 12 boxes Tin Plates. AND IN STORE, 25 hhds. with Potomac Tobacco.
May 11. d.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And offer for Sale, A considerable quantity of FRESH TEAS, This spring's Philadelphia importation, and of excellent quality—consisting of Hyson, in quarter chests. Young Hyson do. Hyson-Skin do. Souchong boxes.
I have also for Sale, 10 pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy. 5 do. 4th proof Gin, (superior.) 25 crates queen's and blue edged earthenware, particularly assorted for country stores. 30 boxes and half boxes Prunes. 100 sacks stoved Salt. 2000 bushels do. 4000 do. ground Allum.
W. HODGSON. June 10. d.
TO RENT,
A STORE, on Prince-street, (adjoining my own) well suited for the wet goods business.
TAKEN UP,
IN Alexandria, a large BRINDLE COW, with a white face and crooked horns, and has a lump under her throat; she appears to be ten or twelve years old, has a calf about 5 weeks old with her. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
Ralph Longden. July 29. 3t
Printing, in its various branches,
handsomely executed at this office.
District of Columbia.
NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may concern, That the Consul General of Portugal to the United States of America, has authorized the subscriber, to legalize all papers that may be necessary for vessels bound from the ports of this district to any in Portugal or Madeira.
Those masters of vessels who may omit having their bills of health thus certified, will be liable to undergo quarantine.
It is requisite that any article shipped for account of a Portuguese subject, should be declared, and sworn to, as Portuguese property; and the bills of lading legalized as above.
Lewis Deblois. May 16. d.
FOR SALE, BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them intitled to drawback.
Ravens Duck. French Brandy. Catalonia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks. New-England Rum, in barrels. Cod-Fish, and Stone Lime. May 7. d.
JUST RECEIVED, And now landing from on board the brig Mary, Capt. Hall, from Boston, at Lawrason and Fowle's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason and Fowle,
60 tons plaster Paris; 200 casks lime 50 boxes mould candles; 50 do. soap 6 casks spermaceti oil.
IN STORE, 180 boxes mould candles; 30 do. dip'd do. 40 do. soap; 60 do. chocolate 50 barrels N. E. rum 3 chests imperial, } FRESH 15 do. young hyson } TEAS. 5 hhds. Mus. sugar; 15 barrels do. do. 40 do. Havana white and brown sugar 100 boxes Nova-Scotia Herrings 40 do. cod-fish; 25 barrels salt mackerel 60 casks raisins 8 bales Bcerboon garraws. AND 60 quarter casks Bellona gunpowder. June 20. d.
JAMES BACON,
At his GROCERY STORE, on King-street, has in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
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 } WINE S.
Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincent's, and New England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whisky, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters,
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, cassia, pimento, Cayenne and black pepper, race and ground ginger, basket salt for table use, pearl barley, rice, starch, fig blue, soap, mould, dipt and spermaceti candles, refined salt-petre, floatant indigo, alum, copperas, madder, brimstone, spinning cotton, patent shot all sizes, best english and country made gunpowder, segars and smoking tobacco, very best chewing tobacco.
Hamilton and Leiper's snuff, Hunter's pipes in boxes.
London mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrapping paper demijohn's, &c. &c. with generally every article in his line—the whole of which have been selected with care, and will be disposed of on the very lowest terms.
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP COMMERCE, Capt. JAMES CROUDKILL, A stout fine vessel, sails well, about 2400 barrels burthen, and ready to take a cargo on board.
William Hodgson. July 20. d.
For Amsterdam (direct)
The Ship ALEXANDRIA, Capt. WESTON. For freight of one hundred and twenty hhds. tobacco, and coffee in bags, or bbls.
Apply to Lawrason & Fowle, Alexandria or, Washington Bowie, Georgetown. July 25. d.
Just received from Philadelphia,
By Captain Hand, 29 chests Young Hyson, and 9 boxes Hyson Shulan Tea, of a superior quality; which will be sold low. Likewise on Hand, 6 hhds. good Sugar, 10 hhds. Molasses, of a good quality, Salt of various kinds, And a constant supply of Flour suitable for family use.
Joseph Dean. March 27. d.
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA: HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LIQUORS, GROCERIES, &c. Consisting of
MADEIRA Port Sherry Lisbon Malaga Teneriffe & Corsica } WINES. Old St. Estephe Medoc laret, in cases of one dozen
A few dozen fine old frontmac. Ditto do. best wine bitters Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cognac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havana honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses
Gunpowder Imperial Hyson Young Hyson Hyson-Skin and Souchong } TEAS of good quality.
Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted)
Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimento; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; floatant indigo; Georgia and Tennessee cotton; flax; wool; madder; copperas; alum; brimstone; chalk; pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and twine; traces; bed cords; leading lines; demijohns; gin cases; patent shot; brandywine gunpowder; Harvey's gunpowder, [the only real British battle powder] from F to treble scaled; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars.
Muscadel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currants; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers, olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good allum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19. d.
NOTICE.
The public Sale of the Brewery establishment, advertised for the 1st of August, will take place on that day at eleven o'clock on the premises Terms made known at the time of Sale.
P. G. Marsteller. July 30. d.
Was left in Mr. Mott's yard on Sunday last, a double cased silver watch, makers name, A. Newland, London, No. 2000—Whoever has found the same and will restore it with the printer shall be rewarded for their trouble.
** Watchmakers and others are requested to stop it if offered for sale. July 30. 3t
Twenty-five Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, sometime in the months of November or December last,
A NEGRO MAN by the name of SAM, who was hired in the town of Alexandria to a Mr. Robert Smith. He was about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, very straight, of rather a yellowish or tawny complexion, stutters a little, has a soft voice, and generally seems humble and timid when spoken to. He had a wife at Col. Jemmeson's, in the county of Caroline, and may perhaps now be lurking in that neighborhood, but I think it more probable he may have gone to the state of Maryland—If he is taken in the state of Virginia and brought to me I will give the above reward; if in the state of Maryland and brought to me I will give Thirty Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee. Virginia, Western Maryland county, July 24. [30] d.
In Common Council,
JULY 21, 1807. ORDERED, That the Council do convene as a Court of Appeals on Monday the 3d day of August next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. and sit till 3 o'clock, P. M. each day, for three days.
Test. Jas. M. M'Rea, c. c. (t3A)
PUBLIC NOTICE.
I WILL attend with the assessor's books, from 9 o'clock until 2 in the afternoon at the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, occupied by Mr. Joshua Riddle, every day until the court of appeals. Those persons desirous to see their assessment will please attend. Abel Janney, Collector. July 29. dtt
Public Sale.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Captain John Harper, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of August next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, the following Very valuable Property
IN THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, VIZ. ONE piece of Ground, lying on the south side of Franklin-street, and on the west side of Potomac-street, beginning at the intersection of the said streets, being one hundred and twenty-five feet to the eastward of Water, and running westwardly with Franklin-street thirty-two feet six inches, from thence southwardly eighty eight feet three inches and one half.
One other piece lying on the west side of Union street, and to the southward of Franklin street, beginning on Union-street one hundred and 76 feet seven inches to the southward of Franklin street, and running northwardly with Union street 88 feet 3 inches and an half, thence westwardly 62 feet 6 inches. Also, one half acre of ground lying at the intersection of Royal and Gibbon streets.
Mary Harper, Execrix. Wm. Hartshorne, Samuel Craig, Wm. Herbert. July 27. dts
Twenty thousand lbs. Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per Col. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas— For sale by
R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell. July 21. dtt

MUCH error having appeared in the accounts circulated of what passed between the government and Mr. Erskine, in the case of the seamen, to oblige whom the Leopard made the late attack on the Chesapeake, we are induced to state, that, as we understand on application by Mr. Erskine, for their surrender, he was informed that it could not be done, and was referred to the written answer given by the secretary of state, on a previous application in another case, for the principles on which the surrender of British deserters was refused. It was remarked to Mr. Erskine at the same time, both by the secretary of the navy and the secretary of state, that although the government could not deliver up deserters, it was so far from countenancing desertion, that general orders had been issued to our naval commanders not to permit any British deserters to be recruited for the American service. They also informed Mr. Erskine a few days after, that they had sufficient reason, for believing that the seamen in question were native citizens of the United States; this being the result of an inquiry made by captain Barron in pursuance of orders from the secretary of the navy. On this point Mr. Erskine expressed no opinion. This was not asked because his opinion could form no part of the ground on which the government proceeded; and it was not offered because it appears to have been his practice, and to have been held as his duty also, to do no more than to transmit without remark whatever documents or information relative to the facts, he might judge proper to be forwarded to the British admirals on different stations. In this case he accordingly merely stated for the information of the British naval commander, that the result of an enquiry made by captain Barron had satisfied our government that the seamen, for whose surrender he had applied, were citizens and natives of the U. S.
* This answer was written January 7 1807. It was produced by an application for the surrender to their allegiance, of certain British seamen, who having united with American seamen left on board a vessel ordered to Halifax as a prize, brought into the United States and were charged with mutiny, piracy, and an attempt to murder their officers. The answer stated that not only no prerogative for the purpose in question is vested in the executive of the U. S. but that neither the law nor the practice of nations imposes on them an obligation to provide for the surrender of fugitives from the jurisdiction of other powers. The obligation can result only from special and mutual stipulations, which do not exist between the United States and Great Britain; and which indeed, as limited in the expired articles of the treaty of seventeen hundred and ninety four, do not comprehend any other offences than those of actual murder or forgery.
† The information reported by captain Barron was as follows:
William Ware, pressed from on board the brig Neptune, captain Crafts, by the British frigate Melampus, in the bay of Biscay, and has served on board the said frigate 13 months. William Ware is a native American, born on Pipe Creek, Frederick county, state of Maryland, at Bruce's Mills, and served his time at said mills. He also lived at Ellicott's mills near Baltimore, and drove a waggon several years between Hager's Town and Baltimore. He also served eighteen months on board the United States' frigate Chesapeake, under the command of commodore Morris, and captain James Barron. He is an Indian looking man.
Daniel Martin was pressed at the same time and place. He is a native of West Port in Massachusetts, about thirty miles to the eastward of Newport, Rhode Island. Served his time out of New York with captain Marrowby, in the Caledonia, refers to Mr. Benjamin Davis, merchant, & Mr. Benjamin, Coree, of West Port. He is a colored man.
John Strachn was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Queen Anne's county, between Centreville and Queen's Town, refers to Mr. John Pierce and — Pratt esq on Kent Island, who knew his relations. Strachn sailed in the brig Martha Bland, captain Wevill, from Norfolk to Dublin and from thence to Liverpool. He there left the brig and shipped on board an English Gunnerman. He was pressed on board the Melampus off cape Finister, to better his condition he consented to enter, being determined to make his escape when opportunity offered.
He served on board the frigate two years. He is a white man, ab u 5 feet 7 inches high.
Wm Ware and John Strachn, have protections—Daniel Martin says he lost his after leaving the frigate.
John Little alias Francis and Ambrose Watts, escaped from the Melampus at the same time, known to the above persons to be Americans, but have not been catered by me recruiting officer.
Wm Ware, Daniel Martin, and John Strachn state that some time in February last, there was an entertainment on board the Melampus lying then in Hampton Roads; that while the officers &c. were engaged, and all the ship's boats except the captain's gig being hoisted in. Themselves and the two other men mentioned, availed themselves of a moment to seize the gig and row off; that as soon as they had got into the boat were hailed to know what they were going to do. They replied they were going ashore; a brisk fire of musketry instantly commenced from the ship; that in defiance of balls and the hazard of their lives, they continued to pull and finally effected their escape to land, namely Sewall's Point; that they then carefully hauled up the boat on the beach, rolled up the coat, and placed that and the oars in the boat, gave three cheers and moved up the country.
This report is in a train we learn, to be formally verified in every material circumstance, by a recurrence to the sources of evidence pointed out by the seamen respectively.
MARITIME LAW.
Translated from the French of Azuni, for the Federal Gazette.
Of the Asylum which the Belligerents may demand in Neutral Ports and Seas [Sect. 1, art. 6. Chap. 4, vol. 2.]
1. The neutrality adopted by a power becomes, from the moment of its publication, a general and sacred law, for all those who live or dwell, or whatever terms, or for any time it may be, within the extent of the territory subject to such power; thus every person, although a subject of a nation at war, who dwells either temporarily or as a refugee, on the territory of a neutral state, is bound to shew, by their actions, indifference in the disputes of the belligerents, and to observe a peaceable neutrality, whatever may be their private feelings, which is subject to divine power alone, under the penalties established by the laws of the territory for those who are its subjects, and under that of being driven away for such as are not.
Sect. 2. "There results from this principle just established, a theory which is contested by nobody, that there is due full & perfect safe way an asylum to every person existing on neutral territory, as long as they manifest positive intention to observe for the future the laws of neutrality, whatever may have been the motive which determined them to fix themselves in such territory; the neutral power ought in this case to grant an asylum, and every subject of a belligerent power ought for the same reason to respect it.
Sect. 3. "In combining those theories with what is practised in the neutral ports in time of war, I will say that no nation, however exact it may be to observe its neutrality, has extended its rigor so far as to refuse access into its ports to vessels in all cases; all have been generally received, but it has been in two manners very different.
Sect. 4. "It is customary in some ports to grant to privateers and merchantmen, the single and only relief of anchorage, and the permission to procure indispensable necessaries, without granting them liberty to communicate in the interior; being treated in the same way they would be if infected with contagious diseases; when the sea is calmed, or when they have procured the necessary provisions, they are forced to depart with their prizes. It is common in other states to receive them with more indulgence, after the government has assured itself of the legality of the commission, and the quarantine laws have been complied with—they are permitted to have communication with the shore, and with their prizes, in observing some rules which I think proper to point out, because they have been practiced a long time in the most frequented ports of Europe.
Sect. 5. 1. "The privateers and all other armed ships ought to live in the most perfect peace, and observe the greatest order with every body, and especially with the ships and the subjects of the power which is their enemy, even when they are privateers or king's ships.
2. "They are forbid to increase the number of their crew, by the people of any nation whatever, and even by their fellow-citizens, if they are enrolled in the neutral country.
3. "They cannot increase neither the number nor the calibre of their guns, nor add to the quantity of their ammunition.
4. "They ought not to watch as sentinels in the port, or seek for information of the enemy's ships which are about to arrive; and, if they discover any, they cannot go out to meet them and chase them—and in case they should do it, they should be compelled by force of guns or armed ships to enter into the port.
5. "They cannot make sail as soon as the enemy's ship has weighed anchor, but they ought to be detained at least twenty-four hours; this time expired, if the enemy's vessel is still in sight of the port, they are obliged to remain in port, until the ship should be out of sight and it is unknown what direction she has taken.
6. "They cannot retrench themselves in the interior of the bays and gulfs, or behind the points of promontories and little islands of the neutral territory to keep themselves on the watch and chase enemy's ships; they ought not to interrupt in any way the free and safe access of vessels, of whatever nation they may be, in the ports and on the shores of neutral nations.
7. "They cannot in remaining in the ports or the territorial sea of the neutral power, attempt to recover by force or by finesse, the prizes already made by their enemies, nor to deliver their fellow-citizens prisoners of war.
8. "They cannot proceed to any sale, nor demand any thing for the salvage of their prizes, which they have made, before they shall have been legally condemned.
Sect. 7. "To establish what is the right of asylum and of protection which it is proper to afford the belligerent armed ship, which enter the ports or approach the coast of a neutral country, the different cases and circumstances must be distinguished, between the merchant ships and the armed ships, the ports which are shut and the free ports, and the view with which a ship approaches them. The merchant ships of the belligerents which enter the ports fortified or the territorial sea of the neutral power, for any cause whatever ought always to enjoy a full and perfect asylum, whenever they are not loaded with goods of which the commerce is prohibited; but if the goods of which they are loaded are of the description called contraband of war, they can no longer be considered as merchantmen, they should be considered of the class of ships of war, relatively to which we cannot resolve the question until after having considered the motive which brought them to the neutral ports."
Sect. 8. "The motives which may have determined an armed ship to enter a port or approach the coast of the neutral power, can be but of three kinds. The first and the most frequent is for some want of the vessel and of the crew, as for example, to escape the violence of the winds and seas in keeping near land, to heave down, to procure apparel, take water or buy provisions, or land the sick; the second is, to unite with other vessels of the same nation to form a fleet; and the third to fly and save itself from the superior force of an enemy which shall be in sight."
Sect. 9. "Each of those different causes creates a variety in the cases and in the results; and to use the information of Galliani, who I have already quoted, I will say that, in the case where an armed ship enters a port for any necessity, it is an act of friendship and hospitality to receive her; that there is neither partiality nor a desire to prolong the war in supplying her wants; and that in this case they succor the man, in his character of a man, and not in that of a soldier; that the existence of humanity is protected, and not that of the warrior; that this ship ought to enjoy every territorial protection, and that the enemy must not undertake any hostile act, without being considered culpable of an infraction of that respect which is due to the sovereign of the place under whose protection he has placed himself—That is the second case, where a neutral port has been chosen to assemble and form a squadron of armed ships and afterwards go to meet the enemy and attack them, the power against which they are preparing must pay equal respect to their asylum, but that the neutral power which knows the intention of this fleet, & being able, does not hinder them, offends in the highest manner one of the belligerents in affording to the other so much facility in their ports; and that by reason of such conduct, the sovereign of the port can no longer claim the respect due to a power really neutral, but on the contrary, to be treated as the ally of the one and the enemy of the other, which gives a right to the party offended to act offensively. With respect to the third case where a ship pursued by her enemy superior in force, takes refuge in a neutral port, it is not exceeding the bounds of neutrality to receive her; one cannot refuse an asylum to the wretched, whenever they present themselves; and in conforming to the most strict laws, the vessel ought to be disarmed, and prevented from putting to sea during the war, nor offend him out of whose hands she has escaped by neutral protection; because it is a fixed principle in the laws of nations, that the closed ports of the neutral do not cease to be inviolable as long as the government of the country shall not have rendered itself culpable of having trodden under foot the duties of neutrality."
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW YORK. July 25.
Latest from Europe.
The arrival of the ship Susan capt. Howard, at this port in 40 days from Bordeaux, has put the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser in possession of Bordeaux papers to the 12th and Paris to the 8th of June. They contain the official intelligence that Danzig has at last surrendered to the French arms after an obstinate resistance. This event is announced in the 77th Bulletin, of which we have subjoined a translation. The 75th and 76th to complete our series will be given hereafter.
No general engagement between the two hostile armies had taken place; but the reduction of Danzig it was expected, would be followed immediately by the opening of the campaign, unless prevented by pacific arrangements at the economical congress which it is said was on the point of assembling.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
French Grand Army, seventy-seventh Bulletin.
Finkenstein 29th May, 1807.
Danzig has capitulated. That fine place is in our power. Eight hundred pieces of artillery, magazines of every description, upwards of five hundred thousand quintals of grain, considerable wine cellars, great stores of cloths and spices, resources of all kinds for the army and finally a strong hold of the first rank supporting our left as Thorn supports our centre, and Prague our right. These are the advantages obtained during the winter, and which have signalized the leisure hours of the grand army. It is the first, the final fruit of the victory of Eylau.
The rigor of the season, the snow which has so often covered our trenches, the frost which has added new difficulties have proved no obstacle in carrying on our works. Marshal Lefebvre has surmounted every thing. He has animated with the same spirit the Saxons, the Poles and the Badense, and prepared them to his purpose. The difficulties which the artillery had to encounter were very considerable. One hundred cannons, from five to six hundred thousand pounds of powder, an immense quantity of Bullets have been drawn from Seutin and from the different places in Silesia. A great many difficulties for transports were to be got over, but the Vistula afforded easy & prompt means.
On the 27th the garrison headed by gen. Kalkreuth defiled. That strong garrison which was at first 16000 men is reduced to nine thousand, and of that number 4000 have deserted. There are even some officers among the deserters. "We do not wish they, to go into Siberia." Several thousand artillery horses have been delivered up to us, but they are in very bad condition. At this moment inventories of the magazines are taking. General Rapp is appointed governor of Danzig. We are now masters of that city and port. These events are a happy presage for the campaign. The emperor of Russia and king of Prussia were at Heiligenbeel. They may have conjectured the reduction of the place by the cessation of the firing. The cannon could be heard as far.
The emperor as a testimony of his satisfaction towards the besieging army, has granted a gratification to each soldier.
The siege of Graudentz, begins under the command of general Victor. Graudentz is strong on account of its mines.
The cavalry of the army is handsome. The divisions of light cavalry, two divisions of cuirassiers, and one of dragoons were reviewed at Elbing on the 26th by

the grand duke of Berg. On the same day his majesty repaired to Bischoffwerder and to Stralsund, where he reviewed Hauen- poult's division of cuirassiers and general Grouchy's division of dragoons. He has been much pleased with their deportment and the good condition of their horses.
The ambassador of the Porte. Said Ma- hammed Emin Vahid, was presented to the emperor on the 28th by prince Bene- vento. He remained an hour in his ma- jesty's closet. It is said with certainty that the emperor told him, that himself and the emperor Selim were hence forward as in- separable as the right and the left hand. — All the good news of the success of Ismail and Wallachia had just arrived. The Rus- sians had been obliged to raise the siege of Ismail, and to evacuate Wallachia.
CAPITULATION OF DANTZIC.
After a long resistance, fifty one days of open trenches, imperious circumstances rendering it necessary to treat for the sur- rendering of Dantzig to the troops of his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, and those of his allies, his excellency general of cavalry count Kalkreuth, knight of the order of the black eagle and of the or- der of Saint Andrew, and the general of division Drouet, commander of the legion of honor and grand cross of the roy- al order of Bavaria, chief of the ge- neral staff of the tenth corps of the grand army, furnished with powers from his ex- cellency marshal of the empire Lefebvre, commander in chief of the said corps, have agreed upon the following capitula- tion.
Article 1. The garrison shall march out on the 27th inst. at 9 o'clock in the morning, with arms and baggage, colors flying, drums beating, lighted matches, two six pounders of light artillery with their carriages, each drawn by six horses.
2. The surplus of the artillery horses shall be given up to the disposal of the French army.
3. The arms of any kind which may ex- ceed the number of the sub officers and sol- diers marching off shall be given up to the officers of artillery who shall be designated for that purpose.
4. The garrison shall be conveyed to the advanced posts of his Prussian majes- ty's army at Pillau, passing through Neh- tsang and in five days march.
5. The garrison engages itself not to serve against the French army, or its allies during one year, reckoning from the date of the capitulation, general count Kalkreuth, his highness prince Scherbatow, and all the of- ficers engage upon their word of honor to cause the present article to be observ- ed.
6. On the 26th, at noon, Hakelsberg, the ports of Olivia, Jacob, and Newgorten, shall be surrendered to the troops of his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and those of his allies.
7. The officers, sub officers and soldiers, now prisoners of war at Dantzig, whether they make a part of the troops of his ma- jesty the emperor, or of those of his allies shall be returned without exchange.
8. In order to avoid all confusion, the troops of his majesty the emperor and those of his allies shall not enter Dantzig, until such time as the Prussian and Russian troops shall have evacuated it, guards shall nevertheless be established at the different posts, and a piquet of soldiers in the town.
9. The means of transport being insuffi- cient to carry away all the baggage, there shall be granted a boat to go direct to Pil- lau. The loading shall be effected under the inspection of a French officer appointed for that purpose.
10. Officers du genie and of artillery shall on both sides be appointed for the pur- pose of giving up and taking possession of objects relative to each party, without omit- ting the maps, plans, &c.
11. The magazines, chests, and general- ly every thing belonging to the king, shall be delivered to the French army. A com- missary shall be appointed for delivering the same to the person furnished with pow- er from his excellency general Lefebvre.
12. The Prussian officers who were pri- soners of war on parole, and who repaired to their families at Dantzig previous to the blockade of that place, may continue there until further orders from his highness prince Neuchatel, major general. Ne- vertheless, in order to enjoy this advantage, they shall be obliged to produce a certifi- cate from the governor, which shall attest that they have taken no part in the defence of the place.
13. The wives of the officers or of o- thers shall be at liberty to leave the town, passports will be delivered to them.
14. The sick and wounded shall be left to the humanity of his excellency marshal Lefebvre; officers and surgeons shall re-
main as well to take care of them as for the observance of good order, and to pro- vide for their wants. Immediately after their recovery they shall be sent to the ad- vanced posts of the Prussian army, and enjoy the advantages of the capitulation.
15. An exact roll of the officers and soldiers, by regiments, shall be made out for his excellency marshal Lefebvre; the military remaining in the hospital shall be registered separately.
16. His excellency marshal Lefebvre as- sures the inhabitants of Dantzig that he will use every exertion to cause property to be respected, and that the greatest or- der shall prevail in the garrison.
17. There shall be sent to the respective head-quarters a superior officer to serve as a hostage for the execution of the capit- ulation. His excellency the governor has designated major Lestocq; his excellency marshal Lefebvre has named adjutant-com- mandant Guichard.
18. The present capitulation shall re- ceive its execution, if, at the epoch of the 26th at noon, the garrison has not been re- lieved. It is understood that in the interim the garrison of Dantzig cannot make any attack against the besiegers, supposing the case to be that the latter would have to fight on the outside of the city.
Done at Dantzig, 20th May, 1807. — (Here follow the signatures.)
ELBING, May 24.
It is generally expected that the cam- paign will open immediately after the taking of Dantzig. The French army is superb, full of ardor and animated with the liveli- est spirit. Hardly any sickness prevails among them; and experience has shown that warlike movements have improved the health of our soldiers. In the state of strength and vigor, and especially of con- fidence in which the French army now is, it is capable of sustaining every fatigue. It is eager to finish with the Russians; it will certainly not let an opportunity escape of beating them.
The country begins to present the attri- butes of spring; vegetation is infinitely quicker in this country than in France.
NORFOLK, July 27.
Yesterday fornight the Chesapeake fri- gate was towed up into our harbor, little better than a hulk; without a mast or a shroud standing, to day we have the sa- tisfaction to perceive her completely ready for sea. Great credit is due to commo- dore Decatur and his officers, for the acti- vity which he and they have used in pre- paring the ship for sea in so short a time, and under very unfavorable circumstances. Scarcely a day has passed without rain, and some days it has never ceased to rain; we are confident that with a common share of fair weather, she would have been rea- dy for sea four days since.
We have nothing to inform our distant readers respecting the operations of the British ships in the bay; a part of them occasionally go out and return again every day. They have not made any attempt to land, or taken any steps respecting the five persons detained. Commodore sir Thos. Hardy, who now commands, behaves, as far as we can learn, with great politeness towards the vessels going out and coming in, giving them no interruption.
It is to be regretted that commo- dore Hardy had not commanded from the com- mencement of this affair. We think he would never have written such a letter as that of commo- dore Douglas, which has been productive of indignation scarcely short of that produced by the original out- rage.
The REVENGE, government schooner, is now in Hampton Roads, and proceeds im- mediately to England with the commu- nications from the executive to our minister in London, touching the affair of the Ches- apeake. She may be expected to arrive in England about the first of September; be- fore which the British government and peo- ple will not only have received an account of the transaction, but of the sentiments which it has excited in the U. S. together with the president's proclamation. The first account of this affair will probably reach England about the first of August, by two ships that left this place the 27th and 28th of June, by each of which we forwarded to our correspondents our extra sheet of the 24th of June, besides which we know that an unusual number of the Ledger went by the same vessels. The proclamation went from here on the 9th or 10th of July, by two vessels for England. The minds of the government and of the British nation will therefore be prepared before the Revenge arrives; the effects produced in England we shall discover and
possibly feel, about the middle of Septem- ber. If the British government is deter- mined to sustain admiral Berkeley, orders will be given to seize and capture our ves- sels without exception; if otherwise; they will not be interrupted. The English go- vernment will perceive that war is inevita- ble if it avows the principle of searching our national ships, and act accordingly.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JULY 31.
On Sunday last, a gent- man arrived from the Mediterranean, with dispatches for the secretaries of state and navy. The contents of these dispatches have not yet transpired. The gentleman who was the bearer of them brings we are told, the in- telligence, that the British are capturing, indiscriminately, all American vessels in the Mediterranean, and sending them into Malta.
(Wash, Fed.)
Extract of a letter received at Augusta, dated Athens, July 5, 1807.
President Meigs has returned from North Carolina. The commissioners have amicably adjusted the boundary line be- tween this state and North Carolina. Col. Hammond, from St. Louis, U. S. T. was here yesterday. I am sorry to learn from col. H. that lieutenant Pike and company, are killed by the Astage Indians, near the waters of Red river, which they were exploring; it is understood that they were killed through the influence of the Span- iards."
Palmer's Packet will sail for Norfolk on saturday next.
July 29.
FOR SALE, 20 hlids. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market.
ALSO, 1 pipe } London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe } excellent quality. 4 qr. casks }
Wm. Hodgson.
July 31.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.
The PUBLIC are respectfully informed that the performance will Commence precisely at the time advertised.
On FRIDAY EVENING,
JULY 31,
Will be performed the TRAGEDY,
OF
THE COMBAT.
Percy, earl of Northumberland, Mr. Claud, (From the Theatre, Charleston.)
Earl Douglas, Mr. Wood. Earl Raby, Mr. Cross. Sir Hubert, Mr. Rutherford. Edric, Mr. Conc. Harcourt, Mr. Miller. Messenger, Mr. Barnett.
Elwina, Mrs. Wood, Birtha, Mrs. Jefferson.
END OF THE PLAY,
Giles Scroggins' Ghost, By Mr. JEFFERSON.
The rise, progress and utility of the Drama, By Mrs. MELMOTH.
To which will be added an entire new musical FARCE, in one act [never performed here] called, THE
INVISIBLE GIRL.
[Translated from the French.]
Captain Allack, Mr. Jefferson. Sir Christopher Chatter, Mr. Charnock. Lord Flutter, Mr. Miller. Moses Melchese- dech, Mr. Barnett. Tom, Master Cunningham. Servant,
Harriet, [the invisible girl,] Mrs. Claud. Mrs. Alleack, Mrs. Cunningham.
** The doors to be opened at six, and the performance to begin precisely at a quarter past seven o'clock.
†† Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE.
July 30.
FRESH FRUITS.
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, at his store, sign of the Orange Tree, Union st.
Sicily Lemons in boxes in excellent order
Capers in boxes or retail by the bottle Superior quality sweet Oranges Fresh Limes in barrels or retail Raisins in boxes Tamarinds, &c.
ON HAND,
First quality Segars in boxes Cavendish Tobacco, very nice And a general assortment of Groceries, as usual.
A. WILLIS.
July 31.
Public Sale of Lots.
A GREEABLE to the will of Mr. JOHN WEST, deceased, the subscriber will, on MONDAY, the 24th day of August next, expose to public sale, at the New Turnpike Gate, near to Mr. Rickett's his Moiety, or One Half of a Tract of Land adjoining there- to, lying on Timber Branch, known by the name of "PEARSON'S TRACT"—which land was devised by John West, jun. late of Cameron, to his two sons, Thomas and John West, to be equally divided between them—The land is naturally fertile and full of a young growth of timber, which with proper care and attention will soon become valuable. There is some excellent springs of water upon it, and elegant sites for buildings.—The land will be laid off in lots from five to ten acres.
The Terms of Sale will be—
One-third payable in cash; the other two-thirds in negotiable notes in either of the banks in Alexandria, with approved indorsers, at 30 and 60 days, which is as far as the credit can be extended, the land being sold for the im- mediate payment of debts.
A plat of the land as now surveyed and laid off into lots, may be seen in the collector's house, in the town of Alexandria, or in the hands of
Charles Little, Exor. of J. West.
July 31.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the 16th instant, from the subscriber, a mulatto man, a slave, named ISAAC [sometimes calls himself Isaac Clerk] He is much accustomed to horses and is an excellent waggoner; about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, aged about 45, a very thin face, chews much tobacco, fond of ardent spirits, and if he can procure it will certainly get drunk, very artful and insinuating, and is apt to smile when spoken to, and then shows his teeth—he has driven my waggon several times to Baltimore, and is very well acquainted in Alexandria. When he went off he had on a shirt and trousers of ticklenburgh, but as he has a variety of cloaths will change them as well as his name, to aid him in making his escape. Perhaps he will endeavor to pass as one of my father's free negroes, and has procured a forged free pass for that purpose—he both swears and gambles—he is an excellent cradler, mower, and ploughman, and understands every kind of work that is done upon a farm. As it is not the first offence of this kind that he has committed, on examining his back it will be found scarred with a whip.
I will give TEN DOLLARS if taken in the county in which I live;—TWENTY DOLLARS if taken out of it; and FIFTY DOLLARS if out of the state of Virginia, and secured in any goal so I can get him again—all reasonable charges paid if he is brought to me at this place.
George Carter.
Oatlands, near Leesburg, Va. } 27th July [31] } dot coff
PUBLIC SALE.
IN PURSUANCE of the last will and tes- tament of Lewis Weston deceased, will be sold, on the premises, on the 20th day of Au- gust next, A two story frame dwelling house, fronting on Water street, between Prince and Duke streets—Also, a two story brick dwell- ing house adjoining the above. A credit of four, eight, and 12 months will be given for the purchase money, and a mortgage required on the premises for securing the punctual payment thereof—Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale.
William Weston, Administrator de bonis non.
July 29.
lawts
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphans' court of said county letters of administration de bonis non, with a copy of the will annexed, upon the estate of LEWIS WESTON, late of the county a- foresaid, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit them, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the 29th day of January next, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to the said estate.—Given un- der my hand this 29th day of July, 1807.
William Weston, Administrator de bonis non.
July 29.
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PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednesday the 12th day of August next, the estate called CLIFTON, on Panther-Skin, in Loudoun county, consisting of 205 acres of land, on which was formerly erected a merchant and saw mill, distillery, &c. or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise 1500 dollars and the costs of sale, to satisfy Joseph Tidball.
This sale is made pursuant to a decree of the county court of Loudoun, at which time and place due attendance will be given by
The Commissioners.
July 13, (21)
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Being desirous of bringing the affairs of the late firm of THOMPSON and VEITCH, to a final close, OFFER FOR SALE the following
REAL PROPERTY, VIZ.
THREE comfortable Dwelling-Houses, with elegant stores, on the south side of King, between Fairfax and Royal-streets, lots extending back 175 feet; at present occupied by Joseph Janney, James Russell, and James R. Riddle and Co. The situation is considered to be amongst the best for business in Alexandria.
A dwelling house and lot on the north side of King-street, near the corner of King and Pitt-streets, occupied by Samuel Snowden.
A lot, fronting 58 feet on Pitt-street extending back 119 feet, and bounded on the south by an alley, on which is a shed occupied by M. Dorsey, coach-maker.
A brick dwelling house on Prince-street, betwixt Fairfax and Royal-streets, occupied by William Lovering.
Also, the vacant lots adjoining, on each side of said house. Their situation for business equal to any unimproved property in town.
That large and commodious brick tavern, in George-Town, with all the buildings and improvements attached thereto, situated on the main street leading from the public ferry; occupied by Joseph Semmes.
Three handsome three story brick dwelling houses, with brick stables and carriage houses, being part of the six buildings, situated on Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
A handsome, commodious, and well finished brick dwelling house, in Charlestown, Jefferson county, late the property of Van Rutherford, with a large garden and the corner storehouse on same lot, situate near the center of the main street.
Also, a tan-yard with sundry improvements, a comfortable dwelling house and lot adjoining, very handsomely situated, &c. Late the property of George Hite.
Also, a two story house and lot on the main street, at present occupied by Charles Foulk.
And a vacant lot on the main street, in a central situation for business.
For particular information respecting the above property in Charles-Town, application may be made to William Tate, Esq. of that place, or to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq. of Winchester.
A tract of land in Loudoun county, containing 400 acres, situate near the Gum-Spring, late the property of J. Spencer. On this tract there are two settlements and about 60 acres in cultivation, the rest of the land well timbered; the new turnpike road will pass thro' a part of this tract. Captain Charles Lewis living near the Gum-Spring, will show this land to any person desirous of viewing it.
One other tract of 196 acres, in Frederick county, about four miles from Winchester and near the lands belonging to judge Holmes. For particulars apply to Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.
One other tract of 400 acres, in Hampshire county, on a branch of Fairley's Run, near the town of Frankfort, formerly owned by Daniel Jones.
One other tract of 500 acres, in Randolph county, being part of an old military survey, on the south side of Glady Creek, considered to be of excellent quality. This tract is situated in a thickly settled part of that country, and contiguous to the main road leading from Randolph to the horse-shoe-bottom, on Cheat-river.
One other tract named Fertility , of 263 acres, in Westmoreland county, state of Pennsylvania; situated on the Monongahela river, and binding thereon for 3-4 of a mile, about one quarter of a mile below Casson's ferry, and 4 miles above Purkinson's ferry. A large proportion is rich bottom land, with a valuable orchard of sugar trees and about 60 acres in cultivation. The main road from Union-Town to Pittsburg passes close by this land.
Any part of the above described property we are disposed to sell at reasonable rates, on the following terms, viz. One fifth in hand, and the residue in three or four equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bonds with security on the premises.
Jonah Thompson, Richard Veitch.
Alexandria, April 26.
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) } 2taw4w
Valuable Property for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or together, four acres of LAND, containing from one and a quarter acre to two acres each, most eligibly situated without the territory of Columbia, extending in a right line from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting-Creek, intersecting Jefferson, Franklin, and Green-street, and bounding east and west on Fayette and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to James Patton.
June 22. tawtf
Seelig and George,
Gum-Smiths, Rifle-makers and White-Smiths,
BEG leave to inform the inhabitants, that they have lately removed to this place, and have taken a shop on the corner of Union and Duke-streets, where they will execute with neatness and dispatch any orders they may be favored with.
July 21. tf
FOR SALE,
On a credit, or so be rented,
TEN ACRES OF GROUND,
HANDSOMELY situated, about three quarters of a mile from town, and on the main road leading from Alexandria to Georgetown and Washington. For particulars enquire of
The Printer.
July 24. costf
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 Herford, Esq. residing thereon, who is fully authorized to dispose of the same—or to the subscriber.
Charles Fenton Mercer.
Little River, Loudoun county, Virginia, May 16. [18] tawtf
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.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Joseph Boarman , (of Raphael) living on Matawoman, Charles county, state of Maryland, on Sunday, the 12th instant, Negro ISAAC , the property of Joshua Mudd , living near the same place, and hired of him to the end of the year. He had a pass to Alexandria to sell a few articles. ISAAC is about 23 years old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, very black, a scar over one of his eyes, rings in his ears and wears his wool sometimes platted. Had on a striped country wove waistcoat, brown linen shirt, Russia duck trousers and a fur'd hat. The above reward will be given to any person for apprehending and delivering him to Joseph Mudd , or Joseph Boarman (of Raphael) or EIGHT DOLLARS for confining him in the jail of Alexandria, including what the law allows.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned against harboring or carrying off said fellow at their peril.
July 22. law3w
For Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Carpeting for summer, of different qualities, Buccellos and Carcavelle Wines in quarter casks, Window Glass of different sizes, Mould Candles of a superior quality in small boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in bags, A quantity of patent Iron hollow ware. R. T. Hooe & Co. June 1. eo
To be Rented,
A three story Brick Dwelling and Ware house, on King and Henry-streets—together or separate. Likewise, on the opposite side, a two story Brick Dwelling-House.
For terms apply to Jonathan and M. Scholfield. May 1. eq
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. costf
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 tiers fresh RICE.
ON HAND, Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hds. Do. BEER, in barrels. AND AS USUAL,
First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, just up for home, or export consumption.
ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use.
WM. DUNLAP. June 10. costf
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. April eo
TO BE SOLD,
FOR READY MONEY, To the highest bidder, at public auction, at Dawson's tavern , in the county of Loudoun, and town of Leesburg, on FRIDAY the 14th day of August next, if fair; if not, the next fair day; by virtue of a decree of the court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, pronounced at May term 1806 in a suit depending in said court between the executors of Daniel Mildred, deceased, who was surviving partner of Mildred and Roberts, plaintiffs—and Samuel Hough and others defendants—
300 Acres of Land,
Near Leesburg, on the waters of Tuscarora, in the county of Loudoun—three acres of Meadow near Leesburg, and a House and Lot in Leesburg; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to raise certain sums of money, interest and costs, in said decree mentioned.
William Mann, Armstead Long, Charles F. Mercer, } Co-Exrs. June 24. 2awts
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Frestone Point , near Dumfries, on Sunday the 17th of last month, two Negro Men slaves, named ANDREW and JAMES , the property of Sarah Fouchée , 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, reels and swaggers very much in his walk. Each of them had on when they went away a shirt and trousers of plain coarse Virginia cotton, and their other clothing is not known.
A reward of 15 Dollars will be given for each of them, to any person who will 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 27. eo P. S. All persons are forbid from harboring them, and from conveying them away either by land or water.
To Sell or Rent,
Sundry LOTS in Alexandria—Also several in the city of Washington. For terms apply to SARAH PORTER. February 14.
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.
Catalogue of Plays,
For sale by ROBERT GRAY , King-street, Alexandria—
JOHN BULL: Blue Beard; Paul & Virginia; Inkle and Yarico; Country Girl; Spoiled Child, School for Arrogance; O'Ker; My Grand Mother; Hamlet; Oats; Valentine and Orson; More Women than One; Cabinet; Weather Cock; A Wife and have a Wife; Disappointments; School for Fathers; School of Reform; Deserter; Count Benyousky; Battle of Hexham; Love laughs at Locksmiths; Robbers; How to Ruin; Duenna; Ways and Means; Point of Honor; Romy; Lock and Key; Revenge; Child of Nature; Honest Thieves; Wanderer; Alphonso; To Marry, or Not to Marry; Caravan; Fortune's Fool; Richard the 3d; School for Scandal; Antonio; Mountaineers; Cheap Living; Too Civil by Half; Love in many Masks; Royal Shepherd; Wit without Money; Jew; Love in a Village; Modern Antiques. July 22.
To Parents, Guardians, & Teachers,
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART, ALEXANDRIA, MAVOR'S
UNIVERSAL SPELLING-BOOK, Accompanied by a progressive series of Easy and Familiar Lessons.
Intended as an introduction to the first 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 fashioned with their names, a must still be allowed, that there has not appeared an introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular compilations of Dyche, Dilworth and Deering. The superstructure has been extended to with federal usages, and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has most invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most trifling and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a procedure: the caste has been visited 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 reputed 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 deemed graceful to the most illustrious talents. Bishop Lowth wrote an excellent English grammar, and several men of rank in literature have benefited the public by similar productions; yet it is in vain that grammars are written, if no one has learned to read; it is in vain that the sublimest 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 product, as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tintured with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane 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 commercial 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 so pleasant and so improving, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Juffreit, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only acquired a little taste and judgment, which any person long conversant with education and books ought to 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. 20th, 1802.