Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1807-08-31 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. VII.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1807.
[No. 2006.]
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 at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest limitation and prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. m.
Twenty thousand lbs.
Porto Rico Green Coffee and St. Croix Sugars, received per ss'h'r. Fletcher and Riley, from St. Thomas—
For sale by
R. Veitch and Co. or C. Powell.
July 21.
FOR SALE,
20 hhds. South-west Mountain TOBACCO, Selected for the West-India market.
A L S O,
1 pipe } London Bill Wine, 1 half pipe } excellent quality. 4 qr. casks }
Wm. Hodgson.
July 31.
FOR SALE,
BY LEWIS DEBLOIS, An assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, from eleven to eighteen shillings sterling cost—part of them entitled to drawback.
Ravens-Duck.
French Brandy.
Catubia Wine, in half pipes and quarter casks.
New-England Rum, in barrels.
Coal-Fish, and Stone Lime.
May 7.
For Sale or Rent,
A convenient two story BRICK HOUSE, with back buildings, &c. situate on Duke-street, between Pitt and St. Asaph-streets.
A L S O,
A commodious frame STORE, on King-street, between Royal and Pitt-streets.
Apply to
Lawrence Hooff.
August 21.
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.
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.
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. Jemison'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 Twenty Dollars reward.
Baldwin M. Lee.
Virginia, Westmoreland county, July 24.
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FOR BOSTON,
THE BRIG HARMONY,
ROBERT HENRY master.
A fine fast sailing vessel, commodious for passengers—Six hundred barrels will be taken on freight. Apply to JOHN G. LADD.
Who has received per said brig a few half pipes,
Choice Old Port Wine.
Also, per brig Ruth, a quantity of New Rum in barrels & hogsheads.
Aug. 19.
d.
For Freight or Charter,
THE SHIP COMMERCE,
Capt. JAMES CROSBILL,
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 23.
JUST RECEIVED,
Per schooner Patty from Portsmouth, AND FOR SALE BY
Lawrason & Fowle,
50 tons PLAISTER 100 boxes SOAP 50 boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES 20 barrels MACKAREL, and 200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS.
August 8.
WANTED,
A MILLER who is master of his business, to take care of a merchant mill.—To such a one good wages will be given.—For the person who wants, please apply to Mr. Joseph Smith, Alexandria.
March 17.
d.
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
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, of a superior quality
Madeira,
Buscellos,
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 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
lemijohn'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
WANTED,
A WET NURSE.
Enquire of the Printer.
August 21.
d.
Just Received,
By the brig Louisa, John Macnamara, master, from Madeira, and for sale by the subscriber, 7 pipes and 12 quarter casks prime London particular WINE, of the brand of Scott & Co. fit for immediate use.
James Patton.
August 21.
Bills on London for Sale,
Drawn by J. P.
FOR BOSTON,
THE BRIG MARY,
ROBERT B. HALL, Master;
Will sail in a few days, and will take a few hundred barrels on freight if immediate application is made to
Lawrason and Fowle—
Who have for Sale,
The CARGO of said Brig,
Consisting of
112 tons plaister Paris; 20 pipes Holland gin, of a superior quality; 150 boxes brown soap; 20 ditto chocolate.
IN STORE,
10 bales Beerboon gurrahs; 15 chests imperial and hyson teas; 20 hhds. and 30 barrels N. E. rum; 5 pipes French brandy; 10 do. Holland gin; 1 pipe Madeira and 30 cases claret wine; 20 hhds. retailing molasses; 5 hhds. and 60 barrels Muscovado and clayed sugars; 6 casks superior oil; 10 boxes spermaceti; 150 do. mould and 30 do. dipt candles; 150 do. brown soap; 100 ditto chocolate; 40 ditto col-fish; a few quintals ditto, suitable for family use; 150 boxes herrings; 2 casks English sewing twine; 1 case cotton and wool cards; 50 kegs Bellona gunpowder, and a quantity of cheese.
August 21.
LANDING,
From on board the brig LOUISA, from MADEIRA,
AND FOR SALE,
4 pipes
8 hhds.
8 quarter-casks,
Choice
Madeira Wine,
Shipped by Messrs Murdoch, Yuille, Wardrop and Co. Of the same quality as they have for some years past sent to Judge Washington and others for their own use, and which is deemed very superior.
William Hodgson.
August 20.
JAMES SANDERSON
Offers for Sale, on moderate terms,
5000 lbs. best Green Coffee
10 tierces fresh Rice
20 kegs fresh Raisins
12 tierces green Copperas
5 pipes Cognac Brandy
10 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,
26 hhds. south Potomac Tobacco.
May 11.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold, at public sale, for ready money, on the premises, on Wednesday the 12th 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 1600$ and the costs of suit, 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.
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THE badness of the weather on Wednesday last, prevented a sale of the above property on that day as advertised. It will again be offered for sale on the 12th of September next, at the same place and upon the same terms as above.
The Commissioners.
August 19.
dts.
SALLAD OIL.
A few dozen bottles best SALLAD OIL, for sale by
PETER WISE, jun.
August 29.
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CAUTION.
The public is informed that I have two separate deeds of trust upon those Lots of Ground advertised by Mr. Edmund I. Lee, for sale, on the first of next month—that the property, at the rate property now sells in this place for ready money, will not raise the sums endeavored to be secured to those for whom I act.—Persons will reflect before they purchase.
JAMES KEITH.
August 29.
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Nor New-York,
The staunch Sloop LITTLE POLL, CAPT. WM. LINTON, A CONSTANT TRADER.
For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Ricketts & Newton's wharf, or
Abel Willis, or
Anthony Rhodes.
April 28
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Withers and Sangster,
Have just received her schooner CITIZEN, from New-York, a large supply of
FANCY AND OTHER GOODS:
Which they offer on reduced terms.
August 28.
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BOGAN'S GARDEN.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has removed to the Garden formerly occupied by him, where he will be happy to accommodate such as will favor him with their custom; he will always be supplied with good Liquors, and will prepare Refreshments at the shortest notice. Private parties can be handsomely accommodated.
John Bogan.
August 28
31
Valuable Lands for Sale.
In pursuance of a decree of the Honorable the United States Circuit Court, of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, will be sold, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the 29th day of September next, to the highest bidder, on a credit of six, twelve, and eighteen months—
One Moiety of a Tract of Land, called 'ABINGDON,' formerly the residence of Mr. Robert Alexander, lying on the Potomac and four-mile-creek, and about three miles above the town of Alexandria, commanding a handsome view of the Potomac, Alexandria, Washington City and George-Town, and the new road to Washington passing nearly through the center of the tract, which contains five hundred and fifty-three acres, and is laid off into fourteen lots of different sizes to accommodate purchasers, a plat of which may be seen at any time on application to the subscribers.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.
Thomas Swann,
G. Deneale,
Edmund I. Lee,
Comm.
August 28
qts
NOTICE.
Under the authority of a deed of trust from Thomas West to the subscriber, to satisfy a debt due to John Hodgkin's, of seven hundred sixty-two dollars forty-two cents—on SATURDAY the 19th day of September, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises in Lots containing from 10 to 14 acres—
A Tract of Land, near Alexandria, to the north of the new turnpike road, and lying on the east of Stump-hill, being one moiety of a tract of land commonly called "Pearson's Tract."
The terms of sale will be—One-third cash, one-third in sixty, and one-third in ninety days. Conveyances to be made on the receipt of the last instalment.
R. MOTT.
August 26.
dts
Sale to begin at 12 o'clock.
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just Published, and for sale,
By COTTON & STEWART.
Aug. 24.

TRIAL
OF COLONEL A. BURR.
(Continued by adjournment and held at the Capitol in the Hall of the house of Delegates, for High Treason against the U. States.)
TUESDAY, August 28.
Present JOHN MARSHALL, chief Justice of the United States.
(Examination of Peter Taylor concluded.)
Questioned by the Prosecution.
(Q. Did you not know col. B. at that time? A. I did not. He had been on the island three times; but I did not see him.) When I told col. B. that, says he, "I am the very man involved in this piece of business; and you must tell me all you know." I said, "If you come up our way the people will shoot you." I told him it was my sincere opinion that it was not safe for him to come up our way. I told him that I had heard several declare that they had rather shoot him than let it alone. He seemed surprised that they should have such a thing in their heads. I told him I could not tell why; and then I told him about the land settlement, but the people said all that was a fib; and that he had something else in his head. Then col. B. asked me what letters I had. I told him two, one was from Mrs. Blannerhasset, and the other from John Smith of Cincinnati. He asked me if he might open the letter from J. Smith, for he expected it was for him. I told him I supposed it made no difference between him and Blannerhasset, and he might. He broke the seal open, and showed me that there was a letter inclosed for himself. He asked me about my wife, and after some talking I asked him if I was at liberty to go down stairs. I went down and left the opened letter with him. I then went to Mr. Jordan, and asked him whether I was to stay at his house or go to a tavern. He said I was to go to a tavern and he would pay for me. Mr. Jordan wished me to go next day to Millersburg after the saddle-bags left there by Mr. Blannerhasset. I went and left Mrs. Blannerhasset's letter with Mr. Jordan, expecting Blannerhasset to get there before me. I got back on Monday by 1 o'clock; and there Mr. Blannerhasset was come and preparing to go home. We started and got ten miles that night. We stopped at a tavern. I went to see after the horses, and he went into the house. There were people in the house who wanted to know his name. He told them his name was Tom Jones. He came out and told me the people in the house had asked and he had told them his name was Tom Jones, and I must mind and make no mistake, but call him Jones too. So he passed by that name till we got to the Mudlick's. He then told me he was known there, and I must call him by his own name.
(Q. When did these things happen? A. All this was in October, 1806, I believe.) He then began to enquire for young men, that had rifles; good orderly men, that would be conformable to order and discipline. He allowed that colonel Burr and he and a few of his friends had bought 800,000 acres of land, and they wanted young men to settle it. He said he would give any young man who would go down the river, 100 acres of land, plenty of grog and victuals while going down the river, and three months provisions after they had got to the end; every young man was to carry his rifle and blanket. I agreed to go myself, if I could carry my wife and family, but he said he must have further consultation upon that. When I got home I began to think and asked him, what kind of seed we should carry with us? He said we did not want any. (Mr. Wirt. Of what occupation were you on the island? A. A gardner. Mr. Wirt. I put this question that the jury might understand his last observation.) I urged that subject to him several times; at last he made a sudden pause, and said, "Peter, we are going to take Mexico; one of the finest & richest places in the whole world." He said that colonel Burr would be the king of Mexico, and Mrs. Alston was to be the queen of Mexico, whenever colonel Burr died. He said that colonel Burr had made fortunes for many in his time, but none for himself; but now he was going to make something for himself. He said that he had a great many friends in the Spanish territory; 2000 Roman Catholic Priests were engaged, and that their flocks would join, if once he could get to them;
that the Spaniards, like the French, had got tired of their government and wanted to swap it. He told me, that the English also were friends in this piece of business, and that he was the very man to go to England, on this piece of business for col. Burr. He asked me if I would not like to go; I said, I should certainly like to see my friends there. I then asked him what was to become of the men, who were going to settle the lands he talked about? Were they to stop at the Red river, or to go on? He said, "you'll see how I'll fix them," when he got them far enough down the river. If they did not conform to order and discipline, he swore by God he'd stab them. I was astonished: I told him I was no soldier, and could not fight. He said that it made no odds; he did not want me to fight he wanted me to go and live with Mrs. Blannerhasset and the children, either at Natchez or some other place, while he went on the expedition. I talked to him again, and told him, the people had got it into their heads, that he wanted to divide the union. He said, col. B. and he could not do it themselves. All they could do, was to tell the people the consequence of it. He said the people there paid the government upwards of 400,000 dollars a year, and never received any benefit from it. He allowed it would be a very fine thing if they could keep that money among themselves, and make locks and build bridges and out roads. About two weeks after I got home, he sent me to Dr. Bennett's of Mason county with a letter. He wanted to know, if Dr. Bennett wouldn't sell him the arms belonging to the militia, if he could sell them and keep himself out of danger; if he could, he'd give him a draft upon his friend in Kentucky for payment; if he could not, he must send him word, where they were kept, and he would come and take them away in the night. I was not to give the letter to Dr. Bennett until the Doctor promised to deliver it back, for me to burn it; for that it contained high treason. I did burn it. The Doctor said he was unacquainted with the plot and couldn't join in it.
Questioned by the prosecution.
Mr. Hay. When did the boats leave the island? A. It was contemplated to sail on the 6th of December; but they did not come till (Sunday) and they sailed on the Wednesday night following. Q. How many boats were there? A. Four. Q. How many men from the boats came ashore? A. About 30. Q. What did the men do, who did not belong to the boats? A. Some were packing meat, and some were packing other things.
Mr. M c Rea. Who went off on Wednesday night? A. Mr. Blannerhasset and Mr. Tyler and the whole of the party. Q. A. what time in the night? A. About one o'clock. Q. Did all that came down to the island go away? A. All but one, who was sick.
Mr. Hay. Had they any guns? A. Some of them had: some of the people went a shooting; but I do not know how many there were.
Mr. J. M. Sheppard (a jurymen). What kind of guns; rifles or muskets? A. I do not know. Q. Were there any pistols? A. I saw none; but Blannerhasset. Q. Was there any powder or lead? A. Both: I saw some powder in a long small barrel, like a churn; but I was so employed, I could not notice particularly. Some of the men were engaged in running bullets; but I do not know how many.
Mr. M c Rea. Why did they leave the island at that hour of the night? A. Because they were informed, that the Kanawha militia were coming down there. Q. Did you carry some boxes to the boats? A. I carried a half bushel of candles and some brandy: several boxes were carried, and a great many things of which I know nothing.
Mr. Hay. Were you on the island when they went off? A. Yes. They held a council at the foot of the pier, to determine which was the best way to go. Mr. Blannerhasset said, if he went in a canoe, he would be an easy prey. I said to them, "best stick together;" and so they determined to stick together. They went off in great haste. Q. Why did they go in a body? A. I suppose for security.
Cross-questioned.
Mr. Wickham. You saw general Tupper and Mr. Woodbridge that night? A. Yes. Q. Was colonel Burr there? A. No. I did not see him. Q. Did you understand whether he was in that part of the country at that time? A. I understood not.
(To be continued.)
ALMANACS for 1808,
Just Published, and for sale, By COTTON & STEWART.
Aug. 24.
PHILADELPHIA, August 29
Captain Otto, of the ship Betsey, from the Isle of France, sailed on the 20th May, and left there the following vessels, viz. Danish company's ship Holstein, Helsing, for Calcutta; ship Cordelia, Medlin, of and for Philadelphia, and several others, names unknown. Spoke, June 13, lat. 35, 5, S. long. 24, 10. W. Bremen ship Atalanta, Mein, 32 days from the Isle of France, for Bremen. August 5, lat. 16, 24, N. long. 45, 54. W. ship Favorite, Paddock, 5 1/2 months from Canton, of and for Nantucket. Captain P. left at Canton, ship Helvetius, Bowen, of and for Philadelphia; Gen. Hamilton, for New York. Capt. Paddock sailed from the Isle of France about the 21st of April, touched and was embargoed at St. Helena, from whence he was about 28 days out—left there no American vessels.
Sailed from Isle of France a few days before the Betsey, ship Bonetta, Endicot, for Salem; brig Ida, Pawson, for Baltimore; Hamlet, Spencer, New York; ship Belisarius, Brown, of Boston from N. W. coast for Canton.
The fate of the brig Dominic, Jones, of Philadelphia, carried into Colombo, for adjudication, was unknown on the 20th of May.
Ship Sally, Mix, of New York for Batavia, sailed from the Isle of France, in the month of May.
A few days previous to the departure of the Betsey, an Arab ship with the rajah of Mocha on board, arrived at Port Napoleon with six Arabian horses as a cumshaw for gen. de Caen, commander of the French forces in the isle of France. It was said that the object of the rajah's visit to gen. de Caen, was to require the restitution of several Arabian vessels captured by privateers out of the isle of France, and condemned as lawful prizes in the courts of that place. Considerable ceremony was expected to be used on the landing of the succeeding Rajah, who intended to disembark from his vessel the moment the French forces were in readiness to honor his landing. All the troops of the isle of France were ordered to repair to Napoleon, to celebrate the mission. Several coasting vessels from the isle of France, had been taken by the British frigate Pitt, on the east coast of Madagascar. La Sameliane frigate was preparing to sail on a cruise. La Piedmontaise was cruising off the South end of Madagascar.
Came passenger on board the ship Betsey, Samuel F. Sarr, who informs,
That he sailed as second officer on board of the ship Patty, of Philadelphia, Purnell Warrington, master, from Amsterdam, on the 16th August, 1806 bound to Batavia: That in about lat. 10, s. long. 101, E. towards the latter end of the month of December spoke the ship Trident, of and for Baltimore, from Canton: that said ship sailed from thence in company with brig Hibernia, Morrison, of and for Philadelphia; that on the 23d of Dec. 1806, the ship Patty made Java Head, bearing N. W. ten leagues distant; experienced very heavy gales of wind: ship leaked considerably; all hands employed pumping; leak increased; made 9 feet water in one hour and a quarter: That then on the 1st of January 1807, finding all exertions unavailing to free the ship, captain Warrington, his officers and men, abandoned her and proceeded in the boat for the shore; That on the 12th of the same month landed at Paitan bay, and were very hospitably received by the Javanese and Holland company. That there two of the crew died from fatigue of pumping, previous to abandonment of said ship: That captain W. and the remainder of the ship's company remained at Paitan bay fifteen days to receive orders from the deputy governor of Surakara:—That he proceeded with the ship's company, by order of the said governor to Surakara, which they reached in five days afterwards: That captain W. his officers & men were very politely entertained there until the 1st of February, when they received orders from the lieutenant governor, and repaired accordingly to Samarang, on or about the 5th of same month; That after having been very hospitably entertained here, Mr. Samuel F. Sarr, said second officer of the ship Patty, in company with Edward Waitchard, of N. Y. and William Depenport of Philadelphia, seamen, and Jacob Patterson, cook repaired on board the brig Union, Oxnard, of Baltimore lying in Sura bay, leaving captain Warrington and the remainder of the ship's company at Samarang; That Mr. Samuel F. Sarr, sailed from Gresic, a short distance from Sura bay, in the month of April, when the two seamen aforesaid, (having buried Jacob Patterson, cook, previous to sailing from Sura bay) and left at Gresic, ship Columbia, Dixon,
Mr. Joseph Turner, supercargo, of and for Philadelphia, undergoing repairs, in consequence of having been ashore, in that Mr. Samuel F. Sarr arrived at Port Napoleon on or about the 14th of May, on board the said brig Union.
BALTIMORE, August 28.
CAPT. GLOVER'S STATEMENT.
Particulars of the detention of the ship Othello, Russel Glover, master, in the Chesapeake bay, by a French privateer.
The above ship sailed from Liverpool on the 29th June, with a cargo of dry goods, bound to Baltimore. August 17th, being 49 days out, took a pilot off the capes of Virginia, the wind being light and contrary for several days, did not make much way. On the 23d, it blowing fresh from the northward, the pilot thought best to anchor in the mouth of the Patuxent—that evening seeing a schooner come down and anchor close by, supposing her from Baltimore, I sent my mate on board to enquire for a newspaper, who informed him, that he had not one, and that there were no arrivals for several days. The schooner Three Sisters, lying close by, he went on board, and was informed by capt. Rich, that in his opinion he was not from Baltimore, but was a smuggler. About eight o'clock, an officer boarded me from the French ship Patriot, lying in the Patuxent. After enquiring the news from Europe, what British vessels were off the capes, he requested some newspapers and departed politely. About two o'clock in the afternoon, of the 23d, I got under way and stood up; shortly after I perceived the schooner Three Sisters, and the privateer under way and standing up also. At nine o'clock, wind and tide being ahead, the pilot brought the ship to anchor off Sharp's island. During the night, as I have been since informed by the watch on deck, the privateer worked round us, and at one time was along side; when being asked what he wanted, sheered off and made no reply, but came to anchor under the ship's stern.
At day light the next morning, while the crew were employed in getting up the anchor, I heard a noise on deck, and on my going up was informed by the mate and pilot, that the privateer had fired several bullets at us. I immediately took my trumpet and hailed him to know what he wanted; I told the pilot to continue hauling the anchor, when he worked to windward, fearing I should run him down, as he afterwards said—having brought his vessel within pistol shot, all his men fired two rounds each, while I was engaged in hauling him; they must have taken good aim, as several of the balls lodged very near, and one passed through the mate's hat. While my men were employed lowering the boat, he kept up a continual cry, "haste, haste, or I'll fire again." On my going along side, I asked if he was a pirate; he replied not, and asked if any one was killed; saying, "I am no pirate, but a French privateer from Guadalupe;" then demanded my papers, which he examined superficially, and declared my ship a good prize, for having British manufactured goods on board; my boat was immediately filled with his men, armed with guns, pistols, swords, knives, &c. and after demanding my keys, proceeded on board the ship, leaving me behind; he then ordered all the crew below, placing two centinels over them, and told the pilot to take the ship to sea, for which he should receive 400 dollars, but on his objecting, was ordered to do so at his peril; they then commenced to examine all trunks, &c. in the cabin, and using to great excess pro- vision, porter, &c. &c.
About 11 o'clock in the forenoon I was permitted to go on board the ship, he having my papers in possession; on my going below I told him I supposed he intended to plunder; when he replied not, and returned my keys, saying he was sorry he could not prevent his men from destroying any cabin stores, and assured me that no person on board should lose any property: looking under my pillow for my watch I discovered it was taken, and having demanded it, he ordered one of his men to restore it. I then opened my chest where I had a considerable sum of money, when he told me he examined that himself and nothing would be missing, which was the case. I was then abruptly ordered on board the schooner, he declaring the ship a good and lawful prize, and said he would take her to Guadalupe. On my requesting permission to remain on board, he replied I should not, but that all hands, excepting myself, should, and that he would take care to protect his prize. I then went on board the privateer, where I was detained until 8 o'clock next morning; the ship being at anchor all night off the

Potomac, the wind a-head, and seeing no prospect of getting her out before he might be detected, he said he was very sorry he detained me so long being positively informed of my having English property on board, wished to discover it if possible. On demanding his authority he said he was told so by captain Rich which he afterwards denied; saying it was on board the French ship patriot he had heard it; and that he saw the newspapers I gave the officer who boarded me; he further said that he had been supplied with 15 short of hands which I believe to be correct as one of the men told the mate and that he was with the officer who boarded me from the ship. After apologizing for firing on me, saying he could not prevent his men, least they would use violence on himself and other officers—He proposed to liberate the ship provided I would give a certificate declaring he did not plunder or act improperly, which I refused; but finding I had no other alternative was obliged to comply; he further insisted on Mr. Harden, a passenger on board, to certify to the truth thereof; this being accomplished he delivered my papers, and permitted me to proceed after being detained 28 hours, and the ship carried from Sharp's island to Point Look-Out.
RUSSELL GLOVER
Arrived, sch'r Industry, Bonner, 20 days from Martinique. Also, sloop Laurel, Beard, 28 days from S. Jago. To the northward of Cape of Mace spoke two French privateers; one of them put two men on board, taken out of the Swedish sch'r Ambytel, that sailed from Baltimore the 8th of July, and was captured the 1st of August in the Bite of Leogane. The schooner Ariel, White, from Charleston, for Port-au-Prince, was captured by the same privateers two days after. It was supposed that they were retaken by the British and sent to Jamaica as they had not appeared at S. Jago. Captain Rich, supercargo of the Laurel, says that he was informed by the French consul at S. Jago, with the intention that he should publish it on his arrival here that orders had been issued to the French privateers out of S. Jago not to capture any American vessels for Jamaica, or any of the English ports. He observed that the French decree would not be put in force in the West-India seas. As an evidence of the above, one of the men taken out of the Ambytel says that the privateer he was in, boarded a brig from Wilmington, N. C. bound to Jamaica, and dismissed her in consequence of the above orders.
August 29. An express from the governor to the Mayor brings information that five of the crew of the pirate passed through Annapolis on their way to this city, and that a detachment of horse were sent by the governor to apprehend them; these men were yesterday taken and confessed themselves a part of the crew. A French boat under Lieut. Mann, and a French officer with volunteers and Frenchmen out of Annapolis, and a packet with two field pieces, under the command of captains Muir and Davall, sailed in pursuit of the pirate; the packet had returned without success; the other boat had not returned.
A report prevailed this morning that the piratical schooner in our bay was yesterday seized in West River, by the force from this city.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, August 31.
Captain Otto, of the schooner Betsey, arrived at Philadelphia, August 13, in lat. 35 19, long. 57 43, spoke schooner Parsey, 20 days from Alexandria, for St. Barts.
Since our last paper, the court have been exclusively occupied by the important discussion before them. On Tuesday, Mr. Wirt addressed the court for 4 hours. He was followed by Mr. Botts, who spoke for two hours. On Wednesday, Mr. Botts continued his argument for 6 hours. He was succeeded by Mr. Hay who spoke two hours. Yesterday, Mr. Hay resumed and continued his argument for 3 hours. He was followed by Mr. Lee, who spoke two and a half hours. This day Mr. Martin will wind up the argument; and to-morrow, or on Monday, the court will probably pronounce its opinion.
[Richmond Enquirer] The following observations by lord Auckland, which we copy from the debate in the
British house of lords of the 29th of June, as given in the Globe on the 30th, shews that the rejection of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain was "not accurately ascertained" in London, at that date.—[Phil. Reg.]
"Levying Money without the consent of Parliament."—Lord Hawkesbury rose to lay before the house the order of council, bearing date the 27th of last May, authorizing the continuance of the trade with the U.S. of America, under the specific limitations of the expired act of parliament, which had heretofore regulated it. He informed their lordships that it was the intention of his majesty's government to revive the act for regulating that trade, and to insert a clause of indemnity, for the exercise of those powers, which, under special circumstances, his majesty's government had conceived it advisable to exert, although contrary to law.
"Lord Auckland declared himself unwilling to enter into a premature discussion of the question; at the same time he thought it fair to apprise the noble secretary of state, that there was no intention with his majesty's late government of continuing the legislative act which regulated the commercial intercourse between this country & the U.S. of America; and that for the most obvious reasons, the most striking of which was, that in the present situation of the world, it was fixed to restrict the carrying trade which neutrals, and, of course, the Americans, had with our East India possessions. Indeed, the situation of the late treaty, which the commissioners for the two countries had signed, put it out of the power of any administration to act definitely, until either the approval or rejection of that treaty, by the respective governments was accurately ascertained."
Extract from a circular, directed to the commanders in the Navy of the U. States, from the Navy Department, signed Benjamin Stoddart, and dated December 29, 1798.
"It is he positive command of the president, that on no pretence whatever, you permit the public vessel of war under your command to be detained or searched, nor any of the officers or men belonging to her to be taken from her, by the ships or vessels of any other nation, so long as you are in a capacity to repel such outrage on the honor of the American flag."
"If force should be exerted to compel your submission, you are to resist that force to the utmost of your power, and when overpowered by superior force you are to strike your flag, and thus yield your vessel as well as your men—but never your men without your vessel."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London to the editor of the Philadelphia Register, dated July 4th.
The particulars of hard fighting between the French and Russians the middle of last month, are by some supposed to be suppressed, in order to prevent too serious an effect on the funds, &c. General Lyman (the American consul here) thinks Bonaparte has given the conclusive stroke to the northern powers, that a peace on his own terms must ensue, and that speedily the coast of France will again be crowded with French troops, and a new threat of invasion. The conversations among the English and Russians of distinction here are, however, different, and directly the reverse of the ideas of gen. L.
From what information I can collect, our ministers apprehend no difficulty with the new administration, relative to our treaty with England. But there is considerable apprehension among the English merchants who have funds in America, lest a rupture may take place between the two countries. It is reported, and I fear it is correct, that a new order of council has lately been issued, prohibiting our sea letter ships from the freedom of English ports, and perhaps they may extend it farther. I am endeavoring to come at the real extent of this new order.
"Every thing seems otherwise to progress here in the usual way. There has been lately more demand for British manufactures; and the stocks on hand are not so heavy."
"It is generally believed that altho' captain Whitby was acquitted, that it was not done in that honorable manner he could have wished; the proceedings, however have not been promulgated."
* This must refer to the renewal of an existing order.
A private letter has been received in this city (the information contained in which is corroborated by the accounts received from a French gentleman who came passenger in the Swedish schooner Juliana) which represents the affairs of Hayti in rather a different point
of view than the article did that was published under our main head yesterday. The letter states that gen. Yajou, who is one of gen. Pétion's officers, did revolt with part of a regiment that was under his command, in consequence, as is said, of Yajou's having received certain letters from Christophe; but that after a while he returned to Port-au-Prince and surrendered the troops to Pétion with apparent marks of contrition. From late accounts that had been received at Aux Cayes, there were some hopes entertained of Christophe's being subdued; in which case it was expected a change would take place for the better. The confusion which was said to prevail in the island, was nothing but the assembling of conscripts to reinforce the army sent on to attack the Cape. Coffee at Aux Cayes was from 12 to 15 sous. [Baltimore paper.]
A singular affair has occurred at Sczokohin in Prussian Poland. Some weeks since, the government there wished to have a Polish Eagle painted, which was intended to be fixed up in front of the town house, with great formality. However, as no painter could be found there, one was sent for from a neighboring village, in Austrian Poland; but as he could not be provided with colors sufficient for his purpose, he took the Eagle home with him, which, coming to the ears of the Austrian commandant, both the Eagle and the painter were seized and sent to the tribunal at Cracow. A letter was confidently written to the Austrian commandant, with some explanations, and requesting him to think of the wife and children of the poor artist—to which he returned the following answer:
"I have the honor to answer your letter, and to inform you, that the house of Austria can never suffer a subject of theirs to go unpunished who has been accessory in promoting any measures calculated to exterminate fidelity in the bosoms of those citizens who have sworn fidelity to their lawful sovereign. If the happy moment should arrive for Poland, when the Polish Eagle shall be re-planted by a general peace, then every brave Pole, who would celebrate such an event, may employ as many Austrian painters as he may chuse. At present reasons of state will not permit Austrians to engage in this business. Be assured, the wife and children of this unfortunate man are not indifferent to me." [London paper.]
PALMER'S Packet fails for NORFOLK on Thursday. J. PALMER. August 31. 3t
PUBLIC SALE. Will be added to the sales at vendue to-morrow, 6 hhds. and 20 bls. Muscovado Sugar, on a credit. P. G. Marsteller. August 31.
Public Sale. On WEDNESDAY, the 2d instant at three o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises, Three Frame Houses and Lots, corner of Union and Duke streets, subject to ground rent of 100 Dollars per annum—Terms of sale, one half cash, the balance in three months. Philip G. Marsteller. Aug. 31. d2t
FOR SALE, A HANDSOME light Coach and Harness complete, built by Warrance, Philadelphia, in March last—a pair of light Bays, well matched, warranted sound and free from vice, rising 7 years. For particulars apply to T. TOWERS.
The Carriage and Horses are not sold for any fault, but from the extreme ill health of the owner who cannot make any use of them. August 31. 3t
JUST RECEIVED, For Sale by ROBERT GRAY, King-street, The Novice of St. Dominick, by Miss Owenson, author of the Wild Irish Girl, 2 vols. 12 mo. $ 2 50 St. Clair, or the Heiress of Desmond, by the same author, 1 00 Margaretta, 1 25 Azuni's Maritime Law, 2 vols. octavo, gilt, 6 00 Pieces of Irish History, by W. J. Mac Nevan, in boards, 2 00 Secret History of the Court St. Cloud 2 00 Blackstone's Commentaries, with Christian's Notes, 4 vols. 6 00 Sugden's Law of Vendors, 6 00 Saunders's Reports, 3 vols. 16 00 Do. do. calf, 3 do. 17 50 Espanasses Nisi Prius, 2 vols. 7 00 Williams's cases, 5 vols. calf, Lon. 32 50 August 31.
CAUTION. I HEREBY forewarn all persons against harboring or trusting my wife ANN, on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting from this date. James Mansfield. August 31. eo3t
PUBLIC SALE. TO-MORROW, at half-past three o'clock, will be sold, on Vowell's wharf, the CARGO of the Sloop Maria Antoinette, on a credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved endorsed negotiable notes—consisting of— 226 boxes Spanish Segars 80 bags Green Coffee 62 hogheads Molasses.
And immediately after, Said SLOOP, As she came from Sea; She is built of Live-Oak, Locust, and Cedar. Terms, 2, 4 and 6 months. P. G. Marsteller. August 31.
BRYAN HAMPSON HAS FOR SALE, 10 pipes old port, } 5 do. Madeira, } 30 quarter casks Lisbon, } 12 do. particular Tenoriffe } 15 do. Malaga } 15 pipes old cognac brandy } 5 do. 4th proof Holland gin } 5 hhds. 3d proof Antigua rum } 12 do. 1st quality molasses } 6 do. green copperas } 2 do. alum } 20 do. brown sugar } 20 bags pimento } 15 do. pepper } 10 chests young hyson } 10 do. hyson skin } 5 do. imperial } 100 bags green coffee } 150 kegs madder } 50 do. ground ginger } 30 do. raisins } 1200 lbs bacon, well cured } 5 kegs salt petre } A quantity of fine and ground alum salt. At all times he has the first quality flour for family use, on hand—with a number of other articles—all of which he will sell low on his former terms. August 31. d
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE. The public are respectfully informed that for the remainder of the season the curtain will rise at 7 o'clock precisely.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. Cone and Mrs. Villiers. ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 1, Will be presented, a Grand Serious DRAMA, in 5 acts, (NEVER ACTED HERE) CALLED THE ROBBERS.
Altered from the German of Schiller, adapted to American Stage, and as now performed at the Theatres of New-York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Charleston, with the greatest applause. Maximilian, Count de Moor Mr. Charnock. Charles de Moor } his { Mr. Wood. Francis de Moor } Sons { Mr. Cone. Speigleberg Mr. Jefferson. Switzer Mr. Rutherford. Grim Mr. Cunningham. Schusterle Mr. Barnett. Roller Mr. Cross. Rayman Mr. Miller. Commissary Mr. Woodham. Herman Mr. Claude. Robbers, Officers, &c. &c. Amelia, Mrs. Villiers.
END OF THE PLAY The Comic Song of 'Giles Scraggins' Ghost,' By Mr. JEFFERSON. An Epilogue on Jealousy—Shewing its effects on different nations—The Spaniard—Italian—Dutchman—Frenchman—and Englishman—By Mrs. Villiers. To which will be added, a new musical Farce, [First time here] called,
TOO MANY COOKS. Written by James Kenny, author of Raising the Wind, &c. Old Rivers Mr. Cross. Young Rivers Mr. Charnock. Freeland Mr. Miller. Bustleton Mr. Jefferson. Barney O'Bother Mr. Rutherford. Roosy Mr. Barnett. Tavern Boy Master J. Jefferson. Laura Freeland Mrs. Claude. Phoebe Mrs. Woodham. Katy O'Bother Mrs. Jefferson. Dame Freeland Mrs. Cunningham. The Evenings of performance in future will be TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Admittance—BOX, ONE DOLLAR—PIT, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS—GALLERY, FIFTY CENTS. Tickets to be had at the office, in front of the THEATRE, at Gadsby's Hotel, and at the Office of the Daily Advertiser. August 31.

Joseph Mandeville, Corner of KING and FAIRFAX-STREETS, ALEXANDRIA:  HAS FOR SALE, An assortment of WINES, LI- QUORS, 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 frontinac Ditto do. best wine lators Jamaica and West-India rum New-England do. Cogniac, Bourdeaux and Naples brandy Holland and country gin Schiedam gin in cases Irish whiskey, very old 70 barrels Pennsylvania rye whiskey Cider in barrels White wine and Cider vinegar Florence oil in flasks 2 hogsheads Havana honey 15 do. choice retailing molasses  TEAS Gunpowder } Imperial } Hyson } Young Hyson } Hyson-Skin and } Souchong } of good quality. Muscovado sugars, different qualities Bengal white do. Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria. Leiper's, Garrett's, and Hamilton's snuff in bottles and bladders. Macuba and rapee do. Clover-seed, (Penn. warranted) Mace; nutmegs; cloves; cassia; pimenta; pepper; ginger, race and ground; Cayenne pepper; refined salt-petre. Coffee; chocolate; rice; pearl barley; London and Philadelphia mustard; basket salt; starch; fig blue; flout 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 sealed; chewing tobacco; best Havana segars. Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes. Sun raisins in casks. Zante currents; prunes; soft shelled almonds. A few boxes excellent pickles, each one dozen bottles assorted; capers; olives and anchovies, for sale by the box. A quantity of clean good alum salt suitable for the fishery, &c. &c. March 19.
Just Received and for Sale, By the Subscribers, A choice cargo of MAHOGANY, From the Bay of Honduras, of different lengths and sizes, which they will sell by the log or larger quantity. They have also for Sale, Sugar in hogsheads London-particular Madeira Wine, Catalonia ditto, by the quarter cask Virginia Rum, of excellent quality Molasses by the hogshead Liverpool Stoved Salt And Logwood. Nathaniel Wattles & Co. January 26 2aw
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 of fresh RICE. ON HAND, Best Philadelphia PORTER AND PALE ALE, in hds. Do. BEER, in barrels. AND AS USUAL, First quality Philadelphia Porter and Pale Ale, in bottles, put up for home, or export consumption. ALSO, WHITE AND BROWN SOAP, old and dry, and in nice order for retailing, or family use. Wm. DUNLAP. June 10. estf.
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 22 eo Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
To be Rented, A three story Brick Dwelling and Warehouse, 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 c Scholfield. May 1. eo
NOTICE. ALL those who have any claims or demands against the estate of John Dunn , merchant, late of the town of Alexandria, are hereby informed, to bring in their accounts, legally proved, before the first day of November next, at which time a full and final settlement and distribution of his estate, will be made. Should any accounts be exhibited after that period, they will be disregarded, and this Notice pleaded in bar of them. Those that are indebted to the estate, will be pleased to make immediate payment. Samuel Craig, } Esq's. William Herbert, } April 6. 3taw
Property for Sale. NOTICE is hereby given, That in pursuance of a deed of trust from Mr. William Wilson to the late William Craik, Esq. to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, to William Fitzhugh, Esq. I shall, as the executor of the said William Craik, proceed to sell, on the first day of September next, on the premises, one moiety of a three story Brick House, situate on Water-street, in the town of Alexandria, now in the occupation of Dr. James Kennedy, and also a small Lot adjoining it; upon a credit of 60 and 120 days, with interest from the date of the notes the purchasers to give their notes with an approved endorser or endorsers. EDMUND I. LEE, Executor of William Craik, deceased, who was the trustee. August 6. 2awts.
Pursuant to a Decree. Of the honorable the circuit court of the district of Columbia, in a suit depending, in Alexandria county, in chancery, wherein Colin Auld, administrator of Robert Milligan, deceased, is complainant, and William Wilson, defendant, will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on SATURDAY, the FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER NEXT, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, at the coffee-house in the town of Alexandria, for ready money, ALL the said William Wilson's right and title in and to three fourth parts of an undivided interest in the whole of the lands heretofore attached to the Keep-Tryst furnace, being about 1400 acres, with the exception of the works and 221 acres sold to the government of the United States, lying in Berkley, now Jefferson county, near Harper's ferry. Charles Lee, } Com'rs. Tho's Swann, } August 4 2awts
FOR SALE, On advantageous terms, A THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE, on Union-street, next door to Benjamin Shreve, jun. well situated for the Shipping or Grocery business—Also, a LOT of GROUND, at the corner of Water and Wolfe-streets. TO RENT, And immediate possession given, The STORE and DWELLING HOUSE on Fairfax-street, occupied by Jacob Hoffman—an excellent stand for the DRY GOOD business.—Apply to Jonah Thompson & Son. March 14. 3tawtf
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, on the 18th of June last, a negro woman, named MY- MY, of a light complexion, somewhat masculine, remarkable large and strong made, when spoken to, if taken by surprise, stammers—Had on when she went away a striped homespun cotton short gown and petticoat—Whoever takes up said negro and brings her home to the subscriber's farm at Gum-Spring in Fairfax county, or confines her in any jail so that the subscriber gets her again shall receive the above reward. Elizabeth Peake. August 1. 1aw7y*
This is to give Notice, THAT the subscriber, of Alexandria county, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained from the orphan's court of said county letters of administration on the personal estate of Matthew Eakin , late of the county aforesaid, 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 11th day of February next ensuing, or they may by law be excluded from all benefit to said estate. And all those indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment.—Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1807. Fredericka Augusta Helena Eakin, Administratrix. August 10. 2aw6w
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 Payne-street and Payne-streets. A plan of the ground and further particulars may be obtained by application to James Patton. June 22. tawtf
The Subscriber has on Hand, About 20,000 feet Mahogany, of a good quality; which he will sell low for cash or on a short credit, by the log or plank. John Muir. August 20. eo3t 2aw3w W. B. He still continues to carry on the Cabinet and Chair Manufactory, in the neatest and most fashionable manner. A journeyman Cabinet-maker wanted. 2000 feet of half-inch Walnut Plank for sale.
Notice is hereby given, THAT the subscriber attends at his office on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in every week, agreeable to law, for the purpose of transacting testamentary and all other business appertaining thereto: on which days all persons concerned are required to attend. Alexander Moore, Register of Wills for Alex. County. August 1. 1aw8w
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 sanctioned with their names, it must still be allowed, that there has not appeared one introduction to Reading, for the general use of schools, that rises above the level of the vulgar, though popular compilations of Dycke, Dilworth and Kenning. The superior nature has been attended to with sedulous care; and writers of the first eminence have contributed to rear the fabric of learning, while the foundation has almost invariably been suffered to be laid, by the most tasteless and ignorant workmen. The consequence has frequently been, as might be expected from such a proceeding: the taste has been vitiated 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 in 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 despised 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 best 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 references and the justice of his remarks, in whatever light his present undertaking may be regarded. Humble or degrading as it may appear to those who, perhaps, have no higher pretensions than himself, he cannot think that labor dishonorable, which is so manifestly beneficial to the rising generation; nor has he any reason to fear, but that the candid and judicious will appreciate his motives and his production as they deserve. Our sentiments and our conduct are more influenced by early impressions than many seem willing to allow. The stream will always flow tinted with the nature of its source. A just maxim, a humane principle, a germ of knowledge early imbibed, will be permanent to the last. The first books we read can never be forgotten, nor the principles they inculcate, eradicated. Hence, in the prosecution of this work, care has been taken to make every lesson or essay, as far as the nature and intention of the plan would allow, tend to some useful purpose of information or instruction. Even in the more easy progressive lessons, where sense was limited to a single syllable, it has been something will be found to please and to improve, nor will this be thought difficult. To tread in the steps of a Barbault, a Jussieu, an Edgeworth, a Trimmer, a Berquin, and to accommodate their labors to the benevolent design in hand, only required a little taste and judgment, which any person 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, fully as 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, and is when charity puts a table 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. 23 th , 1802.
Valuable Property for Sale. THE subscriber being desirous of procuring some good lands in the southern western country, and to enable him to do so, offers the following Property for sale, viz. A Tract of Land, situate in the county of Fairfax and state of Virginia, whereon I now reside, containing upwards of 200 acres. This land is well adapted to farming, half being in wood, near the center of which stands the county court-house and other public buildings, which are included within the bounds of a town lately laid out at this place, authorised by an act of the general assembly of Virginia, on several of which lots buildings have been erected, &c. On one acre thereof, near the court-house, is a large two-story brick house rented and occupied as a tavern, together with large stables, kitchen, and house for the retirement of a family, &c. Perhaps there is no situation between the eastern and western waters more public, or that affords better stands for taverns, stores, mechanics, &c. Particularly so an inn-keeper calculated to act on a large scale. The Little River turnpike paved road, leading from Alexandria, to the westward, passes, immediately at this place, as also the main public and post roads, leading to and from Alexandria, George-Town, the City of Washington, Baltimore, and the western country—distance from Alexandria, 14, and from the City of Washington 13 or 16 miles. To accommodate a purchaser or purchasers, I would dispose of the property at this place, or any part thereof, separate from the other lands—the annual rent of the small part now improved, is near eight hundred dollars, and at little additional expense would produce from one thousand dollars to twelve hundred dollars per annum, exclusive of lots that might be sold, or rented on ground-rent, and I would divide the land in two or three parts to suit purchasers. On that part occupied by myself are a comfortable dwelling-house sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, with barn, stables, and other convenient out-houses, orchards, &c.—As it is presumed a person disposed to purchase would first view the premises, a further description is thought unnecessary. A small piece of land within one and a half miles of the court-house, situate on Accotink Run, containing 19 acres, mostly rich and valuable grass land, which affords a tolerable good seat, and was purchased with a view of erecting one thereon, the timber for which [of excellent quality] hath been cut and squared. A lot in the town of Alexandria, with a two story brick house, kitchen and stable thereon, situate near the center thereof—and About 1500 acres of Land, situate on the waters of Licking, in the county of Bourbon and state of Kentucky. This land is classed as second rate, is rich, lies well, and by judges of that county said to be worth from five dollars to eight dollars per acre, and on which are several small settlements. For the property in Fairfax and Alexandria, indisputable titles will be made, the title to the Kentucky land is thought to be good, an investigation on that subject having lately taken place, and is patented in my own name. Nothing short of a strong desire to provide for a large and growing family, should induce me to offer this property for sale. My terms will be such as cannot fail to accommodate a purchaser, as but a small proportion will be required in hand, and as securing the payments of the balances satisfactorily, to meet arrangements which in such cases I wish to make, lengthy credits will be given. I would receive in part payment good lands in the state of Tennessee, not more than thirty miles from Nashville, or on the waters of Duck-River in said state: but the title thereto must be well established and secured. Application must be made to Richard Ratcliffe, Fairfax County, State of } Virginia, Aug. 15. 1aw8m
FOR SALE, A TRACT of LAND, situate in the county of Fairfax, within four miles of the court-house, lying in the fork of Pope's Head-Run and Giant's-Castle-Branch, containing four hundred forty-three and a quarter acres. It is good farming land, nearly one half in woods, and heavily timbered: it abounds in a sufficiency of good meadow land, and a number of never-failing springs, with a good mill-seat at the junction of the above mentioned streams. The improvements are, a framed dwelling-house, that, with a small expense might be made neat and comfortable, together with a kitchen, stables, corn-house, negro quarter, &c. all partly new, in a healthy situation. Terms—One half in cash, or negroes at valuation—and a credit of one, two, or three years for the balance. For further information apply to the subscriber on the premises. Robert Ratcliffe. Fairfax County, Aug. 15. 1aw8m
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