Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-01-23 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VI.]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1806.
[No. 1505.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,  RUM In hds. and bhs. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bhs. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bhs. Sugar in hds. tierces and bhs. Chocolate White and brown Soap and } n boxes, Mould and dipt Candles Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trays, Queen's Ware in crates,  HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Also,  A Variety of DRY GOODS, among which are Cloths, Coatings, Kersemere, Duffs, Plains, Kerseys, Negro-Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes, Ruffel, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Muslins and Table Clothes, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats and sundry other articles.  Philip G. Marsteller. Nov. 12.
FOR SALE, On moderate Terms, The SHIP  HETTY, Just arrived from Liverpool, and lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. Her inventory may be seen and description of the ship made known, on application to Captain Ruffel, on board or to Ricketts, Newton & Co. If said ship is not sold in ten or fifteen days, she will be for freight or charter to any port in Europe.  R. N. & Co. January 1.
For Sale or Freight, The Schooner  BETSEY, Burthen eight hundred barrels; Was built in eighteen hundred and ten—And is without exception the best Scher. belonging to the port—for terms apply to Benjamin Shreve, jun. Dec. 14.
HENRY K. MAY Has received, per Brig Equator, Moore, from New-Castle, and offers for Sale, if immediately applied for; 80 casks Red Lead, 38 casks Patent Shot, 18 casks Ingot Lead and 35 sheets Milled do. December 18.
20 Pipes very choice Madeira Wine, Imported in the Brig Active, from St. Barbolomeus, and for sale by R. Veitch & Co. December 21. N. B. This Wine has lain a considerable time in the West Indies.  JUST RECEIVED, 9 boxes—containing 500 pieces Platillas, 500 do. Britannias, Entitled to drawback on exportation.  ALSO, 30 bbls and 5 hds New Rum; For Sale, by John G. Ladd. December 13.
Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, THAT a dividend of four per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year, ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them or their representatives, on Thursday next, the 9th instant. By order of the President and Directors, Gurdin Chapin, Cashier January 6.
Wanted to Hire, A Negro Girl from 12 to 14 years of age—Apply to the PRINTER. November 12.
15 hogheads } Prime retailing Molasses. 12 tierces } 20 puncheons high proof Jamaica Rum 8 butts Muscat Wine 4 half butts Constantia do. 4 pipes fine old Brazil Madeira 12 boxes French Prunes 10 hogheads } New England Rum 15 barrels } 50 barrels Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey 6 casks refined British Salt-Petre 3 tierces Allum 50 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles 10 boxes Chocolate Just received, and for sale, for cash or on the usual credits. Mandeville & Jamesson. December 21.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale, by Nathaniel Watles and Co. 20 hogheads fourth proof Jamaica Rum. 30 ditto best retailing Molasses. January 14.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, Two boxes Irish Linen—real Cole-raines. 50 barrels prime Pork. Wm. Hodgson. November 28.
TUNIS CRAVEN, Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of  GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cords, Do. Waistcoatings, Silks, Molekins, Florentines, Imperial, clouded and white Marcellines, Toilets, Swardowns, Flannels, safe Blankets, Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks, Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Irish & Flanders Sheeting, 4 3/4 Irish Linens, Shirting Cotton, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, Dimities, Cambricks do. Coded Cambricks, Lace do. Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins India and British Book do. Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs, Extra Silk Gloves, New Mitts. Silk Cord and Buttons, Cambric Buttons, Artificial Flowers and Wreaths, Orich Feathers, Italian Mantillas, Fine India Perlans, Butts, Memosches, Dowlass, Ticklenburg, Osnaburgs, Brown toils &c. &c. He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22.
JOHN WATTS, Fairfax-street, opposite Mr. JOHN JANNEY's, has received via Baltimore, A Handsome assortment of  FALL & WINTER GOODS, Which he will sell for cash, or on short credit, to punctilious customers. Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Windsor Velveteen, Patent Cord and Patent Cord Waistcoating, Fancy Molekins and Florentines, Silk Plush and Velvets, Sewing Silk, Twill and Thread, Leno and Dragoons Mill Coaks, Gentlemen's White and Black Silk Hose, Do. do. do. Gloves, Do. do. do. Span do. Do. York Fan and D. c. skin do. Ladies' White and Black Hose, Do. do. Extra long Silk Gloves and Mitts, Do. do. Wash Leather & Riding Gloves Sattins, Lutestring and Perlans, Lutestring and Sattin Ribbons, Laces and Edgings, London Hats, Rose and Duffel Blankets, Silk Rugs and Caddows, Carpets and Carpeting, German Osnabrugs, Dowlasses and Bedticking, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Imperial and Young Hyson Teas, Clover Seed and Seine Twine, &c. &c. Oct. 21.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant, with her two Children the one male, the other female. Enquire of the Printer. January 16.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber wishes to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria in general, that he has a Cellar, at the lower end of Duke-street, under the house of E. Mills;  WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes; New-York Cabbages; Beets; Turnips; Onions; Pumpkins. He will attend at the Cellar every day at 11 o'clock, during the winter; where the inhabitants may be supplied with large or small quantities of the above articles, on terms very moderate. A. WILLIS. January 15.
JAMES BACON, A big 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 Chocolate, of a superior quality. Madeira, Malaga, Sherry, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Malaga, and Genuine Old Port Cognac and Bourdeaux Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use, Antigua, St. Croix, St. Vincents, and New-England Rum, Holland Gin, Irish and country Whiskey, Molasses, Wine, and Cider Vinegar, Stoughton's Bitters. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Cayenne and Black Pepper, Race and Ground Ginger, Baker Salt for table use, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mould, Dipt and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Flotant Indigo, Allum, Copperas, Madder, Brimstone, Spinning Cotton, Patent Shot, all sizes, best English and country-made Gunpowder, Segars, and Smoking Tobacco, very best Chewing Tobacco. Hamilton and Leiper's Snuff, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. London Mustard, warranted of a superior quality, Dixon's best ditto, Wrapping-Paper, Demerara, &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. December 16.
NOTICE.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company, at the house of John Gadsby, in the town of Alexandria, December the 4th, 1805— Ordered, That the Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company do, and they are hereby required to pay to the Treasurer of said Company ten dollars on each share by them respectively subscribed, on the first day of February, 1806—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of May—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of July—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of September—and the further sum of ten dollars on each of their shares, on the first day of November next ensuing the date hereof. Jonah Thompson, Treasurer. December 13.
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale by the SUBSCRIBER. 22 hds. Brimstone, 12 casks Linseed-Oil, 2 cases Cantharides,  ALSO 30 casks first quality Cheese. JOHN G. LADD. Jan. 9.
CASH, and the highest price, will be given for Clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
Mandeville and Jamesson,  OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash, Produce, or on the usual Credit; A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  LIQUORS & GROCERIES, Consisting of Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities. Philadelphia and Alexandria Loaf and Lump ditto. Jamaica, St. Vincents, and } In hds. &c. N. E. Rums, Old Jamaica Spirits, for family use, Peach and Apple Brandy, Cognac and Bourdeaux do. Holland and Country Geneva, 70 barrels strong and fine flavored Rye Whiskey. Madeira, Sherry, Old Port, Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe } WINES. 40 cases St. Elaph Medoc Claret, 1 butt old 4th proof Irish Whiskey, 100 cases West Schiedam Gin. A few hogheads of choice Molasses, Tennessee and Georgia Cotton. Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, Hyson Skin, and Bohea } TEAS. Very carefully selected from the best cargoes for country trade and family use. Green Coffee, Chocolate, Pearl Barley, Rice, Starch, Fig-blue, Soap, Mustard, Rappee and Scotch Snuff. SPICES—Pimento, Pepper, Cloves, Cassia, Nutmegs and Mace. Ginger, race and ground. Flotant and Orleans Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Allum and Brimstone. Patent Shot, assorted, from BB to No. 9. Bar Lead, Hunter's Pipes, Bees Wax, Wrapping Paper, Demerara, Refined Salt-Petre, Chalk. Mould and Dipt Candles. British Gunpowder of various qualities from F to treble battle. October 16.
Liverpool Coarse Salt. 400 hds. Liverpool coarse Salt, on board the Schooner Polly and Eliza, at Lawrason's wharf, and for sale by Lawrason & Fowle, Who have also received by said Schooner from Boston, 8 hogheads retailing Molasses, 50 barrels New England Rum, 100 boxes mould and dipt Candles, 20 do. Chocolate 15 do. Cod, Fish, 10 casks fresh Raisins, 20 boxes do. Muscatel ditto. 2 chests Imperial Tea.  IN STORE, Beerboon Guirans, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin Teas, Duck, American Sewing Twine, Havana Segars, of a superior quality, Dipt Candles, Chocolate, N. E. Rum, in hogheads and barrels, Pork, 1 cask double refined Loaf Sugar, 6000 lbs. Sheet Lead, &c. Cash will be given for 150 barrels Corn. Apply as above. January 14.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY COTTON AND STEWART, (Price one Dollar.) A new edition with modern improvements on the  ART OF COOKERY, MADE PLAIN AND EASY By MRS. GLASS. 1st. Containing directions how to roast, boil and dress to perfection, every thing necessary to be sent up to table. 2d. Directions for Soups, Broths, Puddings, Pies, Gaws, Sauces, Salads, Fricassees, Ragouts, Pickling, Cakes, Jellies, Preserving, &c. &c. With a modern list of fare for every month in the year. There is no work on this subject more complete than the above. It is also the most modern as the Edition from which this was taken, was published in London, May 1804, and contains all the improvements in the art up to that time, leaving out many superfluous dishes, and substituting others more useful. December 20. Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Mr. Miller (P. Powhatan) from the committee of Finance, made the following report:— THE Committee of Finance have had the various subjects to them referred, under their consideration and beg leave to submit thereupon, the following report to the House:
Estimate of the expenses of the government from the 1st of October 1805, to the 13th September 1806, including debts payable during that period.
   D. C.     Expenses of General Assembly 46,000   Officers of civil government 64,000   Officers of militia 3,400   Criminal prosecutions 25,000   Expense of guards 10,000   Slaves executed 3,000   Slaves transported 2,000   Lunatic hospital 6,500   Richmond guard 15,000   Building of manufactory of arms, including the expense of completing the foundry 14,000   Expense of manufacturing arms, including officer's salaries 40,000   For the completion of James river canal warehouse 750   For the completion of the penitentiary building 1,577   Expense of removing criminals to the penitentiary, and their confinement therein, including the salaries of the officers 7,500   Public services of district court clerks 1,700   Interest on public debt registered 6,000   Ditto on debt due persons who paid money into the treasury on account of British debts 21,000   Pensioners 5,300   Expense of representation to Congress, and the Senate of the state 300   An instalment on the shares of the state in the bank of Virginia 30,000   Commissioners of the revenue 13,500   Contingent expenses of government 11,000   Upper Appomattox canal company 625   To pay the debt due James Prudden 906   To pay the debt due John A. Chevalier 1994   To refund money to Thomas Millan 65   To pay those persons who have killed wolves in various counties, agreeable to their warrants 400   331,716  
The committee report the following estimate of the Revenue of the Commonwealth, to meet the foregoing expenditures:
   Nett amount of tax on land, lots and other property which tax was payable into the treasury the 1st of October, 1805 297,505 61   Ditto of surplus on tobacco exported 21,269 96   Ditto tax on law proceeds 14,241 37   Ditto register's fees 1,953 76   316,970 70  
The sum of 316,970 dolls. 70 cents, constitutes the nett revenue of a year, which should have been paid into the treasury on the 1st of October, 1805, and would have formed the resources of the government to meet their expenditures from the 1st of October, 1805, to the 30th September, 1806. Of this sum of 316,970 dollars 70 cents, 51,839 dolls. 62 cents, are due out previously to the charge of warrants against the treasury, drawn also prior to that period; and as the sum of 51,839 dollars 62 cents were expended before the year (for which we have prepared estimates) commenced, it cannot be calculated in the revenue of the year. Deduct therefore this sum
   51,839 62   The sum will then be 265,131 08   The whole amount of arrearages, including those of 1803, amount to the sum of 178,690 dollars 98 cents. From this sum, not more than 15,000 dollars will be received from first of October, 1805, to the 1st of September, 1806 15,000   Probable dividend on the stock of the state in the bank of Virginia 7,000   Probable sum which will be received from the sale of negroes for transportation 2,000   Nett proceeds from James river canal warehouse 1,000   290,131 08   331,716   41,584 92  
The committee have not estimated the arrearages of the taxes in 1804, calculating on an equal deficiency in 1805; and supposing that the arrearages of 1804, coming in 1805, would meet the deficiency in the payments on account of the taxes of the latter year. The committee have not taken a separate view of the money on hand the first of October, 1805, that money being only such portion of the 316,970 dolls. 70 cents, as was in the treasury on the 1st of October, 1805; and therefore in this sum of 316,970 dolls. 70 cents, it is calculated.
The committee, agreeably to their estimates, which they believe to be correct, make the expenditures of the government greater than the resources, by the sum of 41,584 dollars 92 cents.
To obviate in some degree the inconvenience which results from the want of money in the treasury during the summer months, your committee beg leave to recommend to the house to make the taxes on lots, coaches, flags, chairs and merchants in the towns of Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Winchester, Dumfries, Fincastle, Williamsburg, Portsmouth, Falmouth, Suffolk, Smithfield, Staunton, Manchester, and the common law process, hereafter payable into the treasury on the first day of June in every year. The greater part of these taxes is collected in May, and serve until October, only as funds for pecuniary in the hands of the officers of the state who hold them. The committee further recommend to the house to take off the additional two and a half per cent. allowed sheriffs for collecting taxes on lots in the towns mentioned above. They also recommend, that the law for collecting taxes should be so framed as to compel sheriffs of corporations to give security for the collection and payment of such taxes, as they are authorized to collect, and that they and their securities, in case of failure, be liable to the same process with sheriffs in similar cases.
The committee cannot, consistently with their duty, conclude this report without suggesting to the house the necessity of procuring some resources to meet the excess of expenditure. Whether the Legislature will increase the taxes generally within this commonwealth, or search new objects of taxation, such as toll bridges, mills, wharves and race-holds, the committee are unable to decide; one of the other of those measures they however beg leave to recommend.
On motion. Ordered , That the said report be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth; and that 250 copies be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
REPORT,  From Cadiz of the 25th October, containing all that they knew of the fate of the following ships.
Esquadras Combinadas Espanola et Francesa, que han salido del Puerto de Cadiz los dias 19 y 20 de Octubre.
Cuerpo forte  Segundo Esquadra o Vanguardia.  NAVIOS.
 Pluton, F 74, at anchor in Cadiz bay, slightly damaged.  Monarca, S 74 do do much damaged, commodore killed.  Fougueux, F 74, taken, afterwards lost near Sancti Petri, 17 men saved.  Santa Anna, S 112 do, afterwards escaped with eighty two Englishmen on board, lost two masts and the second commander.  Indomptable, F 80, at anchor in Cadiz bay, slightly damaged.  San Justo, S 74, do do do  Intrepide, F 74, do do do  Fragata Rhin, F 40, do do unhurt. 
Primera Esquadra o Contra.  NAVIOS.
 Redoubtable, F 74, missing and supposed taken.  San Leandro, S 64, at anchor in Cadiz bay, lost two masts.  Neptune, F 84, missing and supposed taken.  Bucentaure, F 80, taken and afterwards lost near St. Sebastian with eighty English on board, commander prisoner.  St. Trinidade, S 136 missing, supposed sunk.  Heroes, F 74, at anchor in Cadiz bay, slightly damaged.  San Agustin, S 74 missing and supposed taken.  Fragata, Hortense, F 40 at anchor in Cadiz bay, unhurt.  Brigant Furet, F 18, do do do 
Tercera Esquadra o Retaguardia.  NAVIOS.
 * Montblanc, F 74 missing, supposed sunk.  S Francisco de Asis, S 74, lost near port St. Maria in the night of the 22d having been driven from her anchor, commander killed.  Duguaytrouin, F 74, missing & supposed taken.  * Formidable, F 80, do do do  Rayo, S 100, at anchor near the coast of St. Lucar, in danger of being lost or taken, 2 masts gone. 
 * Scipion, F 74, missing and supposed taken.  Neptune, S 80, taken and afterwards lost on the coast of P. S. Maria sixty English on board saved, commander killed.  Fragata Cornelie, F 40, at anchor in Cadiz bay, unhurt. 
Esquadra de Observacion, 1st Division.  NAVIOS.
 St. Juan Nepumuceno, S 74, missing & supposed taken.  Berwick, F 74, do do  Principe de Asturias, S 112, at anchor in Cadiz bay, all masts gone on the night of the 22d, commander dangerously wounded.  Achillies, F 74, blown up in the action.  San Ildefonso, S 74, missing & supposed taken.  Argonaute, F 74, at anchor in Cadiz bay, slightly damaged.  Fragata Themis, F 40, do do unhurt.  Brigantine Argus, F 16, do do do 
Esquadra de Observacion, 2d division.  NAVIOS.
 Swiftsure F 74, missing and supposed taken.  Argonauta, S 80, do do do  Algesiras, F 74, taken and afterwards escaped, eighty English on board, the ship a wreck; the commander killed.  Montanes, S 74, missing and supposed taken.  L'Aigle, F 74 taken and afterwards escaped; sixty English on board 3 masts gone.  Bahama, S 74, taken commander killed.  Fragata Hermoine, F 40, at anchor in Cadiz bay unhurt. 
(*) Afterwards taken by sir R. Strachan.
Fifteen Spanish ships of the line, of which four escaped untaken; one escaped after been taken, unserviceable; one escaped, and afterwards lost, one escaped, but in danger of loss or capture; seven missing; one taken and afterwards lost.
Eighteen French ships of the line, of which five escaped untaken; two escaped after being taken, unserviceable; two taken and afterwards lost; one blown up; eight missing.
Thirty three total of the line, of which twenty-four lost to the French and Spaniards, and nine saved.
   Five frigates, Five saved.   Two brigs. Two saved.  
There is yet no regular account on the part of the English. The following particulars are what may be counted upon as nearly the report:
English twenty-seven sail of the line.—Action began half past 12 on the 21st October; Cadiz distant 20 miles, N. N. E. 20 sail taken, including the Achilles blown up, and the Santissima Trinidada sunk; on the 24th one sunk in tow. On the 24th the prizes in tow were sent away by Telegraphic signal, and on the 26th none of them were in sight. The Belleisle was the only ship totally dismissed. The Victory lost her mizen mast and 150 men killed and wounded; Royal Sovereign, main and mizen masts and 400 men killed & wounded. Lord Nelson was shot in the shoulder at 2 P. M. and died at 4, just after the Santissima Trinidada struck, which closed the action. The report of the day, (November 7) is that on the 3d, 15 sail of the line were in Gibraltar Bay, but what they were is not even said.
BOSTON, Jan. 10.
NEUTRAL RIGHTS.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in London to his correspondent in this town, dated Sept. 29, 1805.
"This country is deprecating upon our commerce to an unexampled length, and to suppose that any man will find favor in the courts of vice-admiralty or with the greedy plunderers of our commerce, is absurd. To destroy our commerce with a view to give opening for the employment of their own vessels at the close of the war, is one object; and another is, to give encouragement to the navy, particularly to the higher officers of it, whose small pay without booty will not afford them an adequate support, there having been no alteration in it for upwards of an hundred years. These considerations have a great influence in inducing the conduct, which is pursued towards our vessels; especially as the commerce of France, Spain and Holland affords no booty, and except that carried on by neutrals, is in a manner destroyed. It is a curious fact, which ought to be known in the United States, that sir Wm. Scott, who is the judge of vice-admiralty, and determines the law of nations respecting
neutrals, as set up by this nation, is a member of the privy council, and from time to time receives directions from the board to modify his decisions according to circumstances; whereby the law, which ought to be fixed and settled upon just principles is perpetually varying, and is wavering and unsettled; and it is also to be observed, that the decisions of the judge produce all the effect of new orders to the ships of war and privateers, by their agents giving notice of every new principle or change adopted by the judge. It is by this management that our vessels have been lately brought in and condemned, whilst it has been openly declared that no new orders have been issued. Nothing can exceed the art and management with which this government proceeds towards our vessels and commerce.
It is high time we had a national character, and that we felt for the national interest, that when either were attacked, we should be ready to avenge the injury, be it come from what quarter it might. Without this, it is in vain to hope for any security of our commerce, or the adoption of proper measures for that purpose.
Mr. Monroe has presented a long note to lord Mulgrave, upon the subject of the late captures. It is well written, argumentative and spirited, although tempered with moderation and respect to this government.
The principle of free ships making free goods, is considered here to be abandoned by the United States, and there is no doubt but that our concession of it to this government, produced an important influence in inducing the modification or rather abandonment of the principle by Russia, and the other northern powers in June, 1801. In the October following, four months after the treaty between Russia and Great Britain had been signed, the parties made a declaration explanatory of the second section of the third article, by which they declare (in a case, however, in which Russia had no interest) "that the freedom of navigation and commerce, granted by the said article to the subjects of a neutral power, does not authorize them to carry, in time of war, the produce or merchandise of the colonies of the belligerent power direct to the continental possessions, nor, vice versa from the mother country to the enemy's colonies; but that the said subjects are, however, to enjoy the same advantages and facilities in this commerce as are enjoyed by the most favored nations, and especially by the United States of America."
It is in this way that the interests of neutral nations have been played off against each other, to the advantage of this nation; and the United States are now left alone to contest their own rights and interests as neutral.
In the present conjuncture of affairs, it appears to me advisable, that our merchants should meet and discuss the subject of neutral rights, and taken the Russian treaty with Great Britain for their guide, as it stood unexampled in June, 1801, when it was made, should pass resolutions consonant thereto, and enforce them with a petition to the government of the United States, to adopt the most ready means to carry into execution such measures as it might deem necessary to give the most effectual protection to our navigation and commerce. A measure of this kind, I have no doubt, would be attended with the happiest effects. It would show that the merchants were united among themselves, and were disposed to place their neutral rights upon an equitable ground, whilst their claims would be moderate, and grounded upon the old law of nations, as laid down by the best writers. No party views or dissensions ought to enter into this measure: all should join and make a common cause in it; and in this case, such weight would be given to the representations of our Ministers in Europe, that I have no doubt, that our neutral rights would be respected by this and the other belligerent nations. I have had no motive in suggesting the foregoing advice, but for the better protection of our navigation and commerce. It arose out of the unjust condemnation of Mr. S's. property, connected with such facts, and the best view of things, which my present situation has enabled me to obtain.
Before I conclude, I ought to mention to you a new case which has occurred, and which I heard of since writing the foregoing. It shews to what length this government means to carry its restrictions upon our commerce, whilst it equally points out the necessity for decisive measures from our government. The case to which I allude, refers to an American vessel bound from China to Amsterdam, which was condemned a few days since by Sir William Scott, but was restored to the owner.

two afterwards by the agent of the Pr...
NORFOLK, January 19.
Arrived. Schooner Itho, 17 days from St. Vin...
CHARLESTON, January 11.
CHARLES PINCKNEY, Esq. late Minister...
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23.
Proceedings of Congress
NINTH CONGRESS, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 21.
Mr. Olin presented the petition of Nathaniel Thomas, a soldier in the revolutionary war...
Referred to the committee of post offices and post roads.
Also the petition of Enoch Wills, late a serjeant in the Marine corps, having served fifteen years...
Referred to the committee of Claims.
Petition of Ezra Weston, presented last session, was moved to be called from the file of the clerk's office...
Mr. Early said, that he had to offer a resolution, for the purpose of calling upon the Secretaries of the Treasury, State, Army and Navy...
Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making provision by law for requiring the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, the secretary of war, and the secretary of the navy, to lay before congress annually, a detailed account of the expenditures of the fund appointed for contingent expenses...
Report on the petition of Nathaniel Goodwin and others, manufacturers of iron hollow ware, praying an additional duty may be imposed on all hollow ware imported into the United States...
Mr. Lewis presented the petition of Hugh West, surveyor of the port of Alexandria, for an augmentation of salary.
Referred to the committee of ways and means.
Report on a Bridge over the Potomac.
On the memorial of the inhabitants of Alexandria territory of Columbia, for a bridge from the Maryland avenue to Alexander's Island...
Memorial of the inhabitants of Georgetown against erecting such bridge, stating that they consider their rights will be infringed upon...
Memorial of J. P. Van Ness, on the same subject, all considered.
The report was very long, and concluded that a bridge would be of public advantage.
Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioners in favor of a bridge is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole. It was moved for the first Monday in May - Affirmative 9: not carried. Then, for Thursday next: carried.
Mr. Lewis presented the petition of John C. Kemp, Wm. Lanphier, and Joseph Harris, inspectors of the port of Alexandria, for a further compensation.
Referred to the committee of ways and means.
The house sat till late upon the resolution to lay a tax of ten dollars on slaves hereafter imported. The debates ran high and the committee rose without coming to a resolution.
WEDNESDAY, January 22.
Mr. Thompson presented the memorial of sundry inhabitants of Alexandria praying relief against the unreasonable fees of the marshal and clerks office.
Referred to the committee on the other business of the District of Columbia.
On motion of Mr. Bidwell,
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into any, and if any, what further provision by law is necessary for prescribing the manner in which the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of the respective states, shall be proved and the effect thereof, and to report by bill or otherwise.
Referred to a committee of 5.
Tax upon imported Slaves. This resolution was again taken up, and the debates were resumed in the same style as yesterday.
The question, as the day grew late, was called for,
Affirmative, 79. Negative, 25.
DARING OUTRAGE.
The Northern mail stage, was, on Saturday evening last, between this town and Falmouth, robbed of two trunks, belonging to two Frenchmen passengers. The
trunks contained, as we learn, besides their cloathing, &c. near 1200 dollars in cash, and some valuable papers, and were taken from the back of the stage to which they were tied.
[Virginia Herald.]
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
On Tuesday Mr. Semple, asked for leave to bring in a bill, to establish the "University of Virginia." Much he observed had been already done to improve the face of our country; and multiply the productions of the earth.
The advantages of education were not to be denied, if it was considered in regard to the morals of a nation. Ignorance was the parent of vice, and it would be idle to expect men to do what was right, until they knew what was really so.
It would be impracticable perhaps to introduce at once into the commonwealth a general system of education. Difficulties might at present exist, which would require the hand of time to remove.
Mr. Semple explained the details of his project; it was desirable (he thought) that the university should be established in some county, that was below the South-West mountain, in a central situation, recommended by the salubrity of the climate and the cheapness of the provisions.
Mr. Semple hoped that leave would be given to bring in the bill.
Leave was accordingly given, & Messrs. Semple, Tazwell, Smyth (of Wythe) Harvie, Miller (Northumberland) Jones (Nottingham) Wooding, Rader, Moore, Minor, Garland, Harrison (Amelia) and Carter Harrison were appointed a committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Semple then asked leave to bring in a bill "to open a subscription for the benefit of the University of Virginia." Referred to the same select committee.
(Enquirer.)
Communication - Chinese method of propagating various kind of Fruit trees:
They strip a ring of bark, about an inch in width, from a bearing branch; surround the place with a ball of fat earth or loam, bound fast to the branch with a piece of matting; over this they suspend a pot or horn, with water, having a small hole in the bottom, just sufficient to let the water drop, in order to keep the earth constantly moist...
FOR SALE.
A valuable NEGRO MAN, About 35 years of age, Apply to the Printer, November 28.
WOMAN.
WHEN Nature own'd the Almighty's hand, When planets roll'd at his command, And senseless clay in man was warm'd, The last great work, then unperform'd, Was woman.
For this, the doting Adam's side, Unconsciously, a rib supplied: Awake - his bosom rapture swell'd, For lo! within his arms he held, A woman.
To sooth his woes, his cares to ease, And thus his pristine loss repair; 'Twas surely Heaven's kind design, That man unto his side should join, A woman.
A woman's tear, a woman's sigh, The magic of a woman's eye, Her mild and gentle accents prove, The joys allied to wedded love, And woman.
To weave the silken cobweb snare, With syren song allure the ear, With charms resistless tame the heart, O! happy lover, is the art, Of woman.
When vex'd with busy toils of day, To ease, the tired man give a way, With converse sweet the hours beguile, Repels dull care with pearly smiles, Of woman.
What tempts to plough the stormy main, Or roam to distant climes for gain? What prompts the willing hand to toil, But beauty's weakness - beauty's snare, But woman.
When journeying on with weary pace, To meet again the fond embrace, What cheers the way with travellers gloom, But thoughts of long regretted home, And woman.
When pensive grief bends o'er the grave, To weep the friend it could not save: And silence sheds on friendship's bier, The tribute of a falling tear, 'Tis woman's.
And when affliction's mournful tale, Of sorrow's notes her ear assail; Oh! then escapes the rising sigh, A glist'ning tear bedews the eye, Of woman.
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
The 3d. Loaf to weigh 15 ounces. JOHN LONGDEN, C. M. January 23.
PUBLIC SALE.
On FRIDAY next, will be Sold, at the Venue-Store,
A likely Negro Man, of twenty-two years of age,
Accustomed to plantation work, &c. Sold for no fault - but for the want of cash.
Philip G. Marteller. January 23.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers to the Wonders of Nature and Art, in Alexandria and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that the first volume will not appear so soon as was expected, it having taken a longer time than was at first apprehended...
OYSTERS.
The Subscriber respectfully informs, his friends and the public in general that he has this day received a cargo of
Good Single Oysters, Which will please those who will favor him with their custom. Frederick Sbuck. Jan. 23.
RAN AWAY.
From the subscriber, on Friday last, An apparent boy, named Adam Buyer.
All persons are forewarned harboring or employing him, and all masters of vessels are cautioned against carrying him off, as I will put the law in force against any one offending. Levi Talbert. January 23.
300 Barrels Freight wanted for Norfolk. Apply to Washington Peirce, At Col. RAMSAY's Compting-Room; Who wishes to Purchase, Three Thousand Bushels Corn. January 23.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.

ON MONDAY, the second day of February, 1806, will be sold, on the premises, A TRACT OF LAND , situated on the Potomack, in the county of King George, adjoining Hooe's ferry, containing 356 acres. On this land is an excellent landing for a fishery, a salt marsh of about 40 acres, from which immense quantities of hay may be cut, and furnishes the best fowling ground of any part of the Potomack in the vicinity. A considerable proportion of the land is in wood, and the arable land on the river is intermixed with shell, which adapts it well to the culture of corn, wheat, tobacco, or cotton. The terms are, one half in hand, or approved bonds on demand; the remainder in twelve months with interest. A deed of trust will be required to secure the payment of the purchase money.
Gerard Alexander.
December 14. 1aw6 *
TO BE LET, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, MOUNT-EAGLE, The beautiful COUNTRY-SEAT of the late Lord Fairfax—containing
ABOUT two hundred and twenty-nine and an half acres of Land, bounded on one side by Hunting-Creek. Upon the premises there is every necessary convenience requisite for the accommodation of a genteel family, viz. Mansion, House, Kitchen, Laundry, Smoke House, Stable and Carriage House, a good Garden enclosed, &c. Possessing all the advantages of a most diversified and extensive prospect, healthiness of situation and proximity to Alexandria; it must be considered as one of the most desirable places of residence in this part of the country. Apply to William Herbert, Esq. at this town, or to the Sub-scriber near Patuxent iron-works, Prince George's county, Maryland.
John Carlyle Herbert.
January 16. 1aw
TO RENT.
The Dwelling HOUSE at present occupied by William Sanford—The house is a commodious and handsomely situated, with every necessary out house, and has a handsome garden in high cultivation. Apply to
Mr. Thomas Preston, or Thomas Sanford.
October 25. 16v.60
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A CONVENIENT new two story BRICK HOUSE , situated at the upper end of King Street, lately occupied by Abel Blakeney. For terms apply to
James Anderson, or Anderson & Perry.
Who have for Sale, a quantity of
BUCKWHEAT MEAL.
January 16. 20.
JOHN TUCKER
Has for Sale,
 40 hds Muscovado Sugars  1000 bushels coarse Turkey Island Salt  A few bags Green Coffee  11 bags black Pepper  15 boxes fresh Raisins  4 quarter, 2 half, and 1 whole } TEAS.  chest Imperial,  3 chests Hyson,  3 do. young Hyson,  3 quarter chests Hyson Chulong,    ALSO,  1000 SPANISH HIDES. 
Jan. 11. 206t
NOTICE.
On SATURDAY , the 25th day of January, at eleven o'clock, will be Sold, at Public Vendue,
A Variety of Household & Kitchen Furniture,
CONSISTING OF
Tables, Bedsteads, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Pictures, &c. &c.
ALSO,
100 Shares Marine Insurance Company Stock:
Belonging to the estate of the late Captain Thomas Farrell.
Sale will be made at the dwelling-house of the deceased, on Royal Street, between Duke and Wolfe Streets.
ANN FARRELL, Adm'r. THOMAS VOWELL, jun. } Adm'rs. W. RHODES, } Adm'rs.
January 14. 206t
New Brewery.
Isaac Entwistle and Co.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, they have commenced Brewing, and will have B. PR ready for delivery in a few days, which he hopes will please such as use it.
He will give the Baltimore and Philadelphia prices for good clean Barley.
Grain and Yeast may be had at the Brewery.
December 20. dlm
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE Copartnership lately subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent. All persons who 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.
September 18. tt
JOSEPH RIDDLE
Has Received by the Ceres and other ships lately arrived at Baltimore, a considerable part of his
FALL GOODS;
Which are now opening at his store in Fairfax Street, and daily expects an additional supply in the United States from Liverpool.
September 23. d
PUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of a Decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, held in the city of Richmond, the 5th of October 1805.
THE Subscribers will expose to SALE to the highest bidder, on the first Monday in March next, being Prince William court day at George William's Tavern , in the town of Dumfries at three o'clock, on a credit of six months; A TRACT OF LAND in the said county of Prince William, distant from the town of Dumfries thereunto six miles, lying on the east side of the main mountain road, bounded thereby, and includes Powell's run. It is said to contain six hundred and eighty five acres, with several tenements thereon, and is a part of the Tract of JOHN BERRYMAN, deceased , which was by him conveyed to RICHARD GRAHAM , and is now decreed to be sold to satisfy a Mortgage thereon, if the money be not paid by the twenty fifth day of next month.
Alexander Henderson.
John Gibson,
John Linton.
Dumfries, November 21. (Dec. 28.) 1aw8w
NOTICE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES and HARNESS , in the neatest and strongest manner; and hopes, by attention and industry, to give satisfaction to those who may please to employ him.
Andrew Haies,
Prince Street, opposite the Potomac Bank.
Jan. 6. 1w3t
Centreville Academy.
ON the 21 day of January next, an ACADEMY will be opened in this place for the reception of Students, under the direction of the Reverend Mr. SNYDER , assisted by one or more Ushers.
This Gentleman has conducted different Academies for the space of several years past, with great credit: his deportment is consonant to his station, and to the accomplishments of a scholar; he adds the happy facility of exciting in his pupils the symptoms of literary genius, and to cultivate their mental improvements.
In this institution will be taught the Latin and Greek Languages; the English language grammatically: Geography, History, Elocution; the various branches of the Mathematics; Writing; Arithmetic and Book-keeping.
There are few places in our country more advantageously situated for an institution of this nature, than this—Its situation is very elevated and the air salubrious; and in the centre of a remarkably healthy neighborhood; the necessaries of life are cheap and may easily be procured. The strictest attention will be paid to the morals of the Students both in and out of school.
The terms of tuition will be; for the Latin and Greek languages, including Geography, &c. 25 dollars; for the Mathematics 20 dollars; Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, 14 dollars per annum, paid quarterly in advance. A small contribution will be required from each pupil for the purchase of fire-wood.
Centreville, Dec. 14. 2aw3ms
NOTICE.
THE term of copartnership between Leven Powell, jun. of Middleburg, and Edmund Denney , of Alexandria, will expire on the 16th instant; when a dissolution takes place by mutual consent of parties. Edmund Denney will close the accounts of the Alexandria business, and Leven Powell those of the business under his direction at Middleburg.
Leven Powell, jun.
Edmund Denney.
January 14.
Boarding-House Opened
By the Subscriber, in Prince Street, in the house lately occupied by Thomas Paton , between the dwelling house of Dr. Dick and Mr. Hodgson's store—where a few genteel boarders may be accommodated—with or without lodging. Apply to WM. KING.
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, an FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and 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 Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and 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 these valuable pills for these twelve years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholic, Colicwrenchs, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee, jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH . Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Biliary Pills, or Family Physic.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained, the universal demand for them and esteem of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colics and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects, and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysenteries, diarrhoeas, dropsies, &c. and a liberal use of my anti biliary bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle—price 25 cents a box.
Thompson's Aromatic Tooth Paste,
For the soreness in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbatic gums and bad teeth. This paste is much in use, and highly esteemed by all those who value the preservation of their teeth, it may be applied at all times with the greatest safety. It is neatly put up in pewter boxes with paper directions. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Worm Powders.
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authenticated proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues, and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of worms, may be seen at the place of sale. Price 50 cents a packet.
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir Or Cough Drops,
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, spitting of blood, and all diseases of the lungs. Its merits stands unrivalled. Price 50 cents a bottle.
Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills.
Price 50 cents a box. Hinkley's Infallible remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 Cents a Box. Very particular directions accompanying each of these valuable medicines.
He has likewise for Sale,
A general assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Shop furniture and Vials; a few handsome Hall Lamps; Indian Shades; proof vials, Essence of Spruce; Patent Blacking; Madeira and Sherry wine; black bottles in hogsheads; Paints ground in oil; and a few barrels Flaxseed Oil, which he will sell on reasonable terms or cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
A generous allowance will be made to those who purchase the above Medicines by the dozen
March 27. 2aw
Valuable Lands and Negroes, FOR SALE.
THE Sub-scriber desirous of disposing of his distant property, so as to bring an offer more within his reach and management, offers for sale the following lands and negroes, at prices reduced as to claim the attention of persons willing to invest money in such property, viz.
CHATHAM , that elegant and highly improved seat on the banks of the Rappahannock River, directly opposite the town of Frederickburg, containing about eleven hundred acres, four hundred of which are in wood, and valuable timber, the rest in cultivation, and pleasure ground. The land in tillage is level, a considerable part of it has been highly manured, and the whole of it well adapted to the culture of grass, small grain, and Indian corn, as the crop now growing will attest. The house and offices are of brick, and on a large and handsome scale, with a garden in front containing four acres, laid off with taste and well planted with the choicest fruit trees now in full bearing, and ornamented with forest trees and shrubs of almost every description.
There is on the estate adjoining the river, a grist-mill built of free stone, containing the modern machinery and two pair of stones, one of them French Burr. It commands a large country custom, is well situated for merchant business, and has rented for five hundred dollars per annum, exclusive of all the grain of the farm hopper free, which is equal to three hundred dollars more. There are all necessary out houses, for either convenience or luxury, such as ice-house, spring-house, barn, stable, offices, &c. &c. With all these advantages and expensive improvements, this property is offered at a price which the lands alone ought to command. There are also some valuable fisheries, and quarries of free stone on this estate.
Also, a tract of land generally called Chubb's , about two miles below Chatham, on the same bank of the Rappahannock river, and within view of the town of Frederickburg, containing upwards of four hundred acres. About one hundred and twenty acres of this tract is Rappahannock river bottom in cultivation, and is well adapted to Indian corn, small grain, &c. the remainder is in wood, surrounding a height, which furnishes a beautiful site for building.
Also, a tract of land in Stafford county, adjoining Stafford court house, containing upwards of twelve hundred acres. This is good farming land, and has several tenants on it.
Also, a tract of land in Westmoreland and Richmond counties, containing upwards of two thousand acres, on which there are also several tenants. These two last mentioned tracts of land will be sold in small tenements, or in entire tracts, as may best suit the wishes of purchasers.
Also, a tract of land called Boyd's Hole , containing about one hundred and fifty acres, on the banks of the Potomac, in King George county, on which there are a comfortable dwelling house, store and tobacco inspection ware house. Few situations combine more advantages, it being an excellent stand for a store, ferry and tavern, the two first of which are at present kept there. The houses have lately been put in good repair, and the buildings alone will rent for three hundred dollars a year. The land is good in quality, and the situation abounds in fish, oysters and wild fowl.
Also, a valuable Site for a Mill, with 50 acres of Land adjoining, in King George county, and not far distant from the last mentioned tract. There has been a mill here for many years which has lately gone to decay, the dam is substantial and entire, and the situation for a country mill not equalled in that neighborhood, commanding a very extensive custom; the land is covered with cedar, which alone renders it very valuable.
Also, several Lots and Houses in the town of Frederickburg.
Likewise, about two hundred and thirty NEGROES , of different ages, sizes and description. A sale of them by families will be preferred; to effect this they will be offered at a reduced price. As a part of these Negroes are at present attached to the Chatham estate, the purchaser of that property may be accommodated with any number of them, as well as stock of every description.
Bank Stock of any of the Banks in Virginia, Maryland, or the district of Columbia, will be received in payment for any part of this property at a fair price, and bargains will be given, as the subscriber unable to attend to property so distant, is anxious to convert it into stock.
He will also rent a number of FARMS on his Ravensworth estate, containing from 2 to 400 acres each, on encouraging terms, to good farmers. They lay from eight to ten miles distant from Alexandria, George Town, and the City of Washington, and convenient to the turnpike road now building from Alexandria to the upper country.
William Fitzhugh.
October 10. Just Published, by JOTTOM and STEWART , and for Sale, at their Store, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR 75 CENTS.]
Fleetwood:
OR The NEW MAN OF FEELING. By WILLIAM GODWIN.
September 18. d
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.