Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1806-03-27 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1806.
[No. 1559.]
Vol. VI.]
SALES AT VENDUE.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD, At the Vendue-Store, Corner of Prince and Water streets, Variety of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &c.
Particulars of which will be expressed in the bills of the day. All kind of goods which are on limitation and of which are established, can at any time be viewed and purchased at the lowest liquidation prices.
Philip G. Marsteller, v. m.
FREIGHT WANTED,
For the Schooner ENTERPRIZE, JOHN HALL, Master; To Boston or any port to the south; 800 barrels burthen.
Apply to W. YEATON, OR The master on board. Who have for sale on board said Schooner, 300 Casks of Lime, Spars and Potatoes.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wants to Charter, A vessel of about 1500 barrels burthen, for CORK and a MARKET; to which immediate dispatch will be given—the cargo being all ready to go on board.
James Patton. WHO HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Conway's wharf, New-York prime Beef and Pork. Also, Southern Pork, of good quality—with a few pipes of old Cognac Brandy.
JAMES SANDERSON
HAS RECEIVED, A few casks of excellent CLOVER-SEED, Which is warranted fresh. 3000 lbs. best green Martinique
20 barrels New England Rum 20 barrels Whiskey A few bales upland Georgia Cotton 3 cases Irish Linens 1 bale brown ditto. Also on Hand, British Sail Canvas; German Oznaburgs;—and as usual, a general assortment of the best Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Teas and Groceries.
CHEESE, &c.
We have a large quantity of Rhode Island CHEESE, and a few barrels of HER-RINGS of sale. And daily expect 2,000 barrels Turk's Island Salt; which will be sold on moderate terms from on board.
Douglas & Mandeville. March 22. Clover Seed, (Warranted of the best quality) Landed this day from Philadelphia, and for sale, in very low terms. Mandeville & Jameffon. Who have just received, 60 barrels old Rye Whiskey 3000 lbs Green Coffee 20 boxes fine Salad Oil 20 boxes Chocolate 1000 lbs heavy Pepper 10 boxes fresh Mustard A few bales Tennessee Cotton 100 reams Wrapping Paper. March 22.
SALT,
Suitable for the Fisheries. JUST RECEIVED, 1200 bushels St. Ubes Salt; per Schooner Martha and Mary; and for sale, at Merchants wharf. William Hodgson. March 21.
Cash, and the highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags, by the Printer of this paper.
Plaster Paris—afloat.
50 tons Plaster Paris, 1500 feet Oars, At Lawrafon's wharf; On board the Schooner Dove, Capt. from Portland, for sale by Lawrafon & Fowle, on said wharf. March 20.
NOTICE.
The subscriber intending to remove to the house next door to Mori's tavern, will rent the HOUSE AND STORE he at present occupies, between Royal and Fairfax streets. Tunis Craven. March 21.
TO RENT,
A THREE STORY BRICK WARE HOUSE, situated on Union Street, opposite Col. Gulpin's Store, now occupied by Mr. Philip Care. Possession will be given immediately, application to be made to Philip Triplett. March 21.
A Journeyman Baker:
I WANT TO EMPLOY ONE qualified to conduct a bakery in New-York, as a Foreman. A single man would be preferred. Application to be made to Mordecai Miller. March 13.
LOST,
On Wednesday evening last, in or near the town, The outer Case of a WATCH. It is of GOLD, plain and of modern fashion, Five Dollars reward will be given, to any person who will deliver it to the PRINTER. February 22.
TO RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, situated on St. Asaph street, between King and Prince streets, four doors beyond Mr. Faw's office, now occupied by Mr. Amos Alexander. Possession will be given on the 19th March.—Application to be made to George Youngs. February 26.
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 28. Dissolution of Copartnership. THE Copartnership hitherto subsisting under the firm of Joseph Riddle & Co. of Alexandria, was dissolved the first instant, by mutual consent: All persons that are indebted to, or that have claims on the same, are requested to come forward and settle, as it is desirable to close the concern as soon as possible. Those whose accounts are of long standing are particularly requested to attend to this notice, and make payments to either of the subscribers. JOSEPH RIDDLE, Of Alexandria. JAMES DALL, Of Baltimore. September 18.
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 36 sheets Milled do. December 18. I have received from Madras, (Via New York) 9 Bales of Piece Goods, CONSISTING OF Long Cloths, Manila Ginghams, Nicomas and Madras Handkerchiefs. The above goods were selected in Madras by Andrew Smith for Hewes and Miller, are entitled to drawback, and will be sold low by the bale. Mordecai Miller, Who has in Store, 1200 Spanish Hides, 750 pair of Morocco Shoes, 20 tons Plaster, and 20 frails of Figs. March 5.
MR. GENERIS
Has the honor to inform the AMATEURS of DANCING, THAT he will have a BALL, on Friday next, at his Dancing Room, corner of Royal and Prince streets; every gentleman to pay a Dollar for a ticket, which he can get at the Dancing-Room before the night of the Ball. March 25.
REMOVAL.
The Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from the Store, he lately occupied in Union street, two doors further South, on the same side of the street, to that large and commodious Store, the property of captain William Harper, at the sign of the Orange Tree, where he has the following articles for sale, on the very lowest terms for CASH.
 Jamaica Spirits,  French Brandy,  Rich Gin,  W. India Rum,  New England ditto,  Curry Bounce,  Peck Brandy,  Whisky,  Wines of different kinds,  Loaf and Lump Sugar,  Brown ditto  Coffee,  Hyson Shulung,  Young Hyson,  Souchong, and  Bohea  Mould and dip Candles,  Soap,  Chocolate of different qualities,  Bell Philadelphia Mustard,  Dolphin Cheese of the first quality,  Rhode Island ditto,  A general assortment of Queens Ware,  Ditto do, Glass do.  First quality fresh Salad Oil,  Writing, letter and wrapping Paper,  First quality Cavendish Tobacco,  Spinning Cotton,  Flax,  Men's and Women's Shoes,  First quality table Coddish,  Sounds and Tongues,  Spice Salams in kegs,  Also, a general assortment of Fruits and Nuts as follows:  Lisbon Lemons in boxes,  Muskatelli and Bloom Raisins in boxes of superior quality,  Prunes, Oranges, Figs and Tamarinds,  Almonds and Cocoa Nuts,  English Walnuts, Sheibarks  Bell Spanish Segars,  Excellent Cider Vinegar.  With a number of other articles together with 500 bushels of salt suitable for the fisheries, 500 ditto new Rhode Island potatoes, 30 barrels excellent cyder, 20 ditto new rye whiskey, And a parcel of Nice Smithfield-hams, middlings, and shoulders. A. WILLIS. March 24.
JOHN G. LADD,
Has just received 150 bolts first quality Russian heavy CANVASS, 1,500 pieces long and short India NANKEENS, For Sale on moderate terms. March 21.
TUNIS CRAVEN,
Has received by the late arrivals an elegant assortment of
GOODS,
 London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres,  Bennett's patent Cords,  Do. Waistcoatings,  Silks, Mouselina, Florentines,  Imperial, clouded and white Marceilles,  Toilnets, Swardowns,  Flannels, rose Blankets,  Coatings, Plains, Kerseys, Halfthicks,  Lamb's Wool, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery,  Irish & Flanders Sheets, Ings,  4 3/4 Irish Linens,  Shirting Cotton,  Long Lawns,  Linen Cambricks,  Dimities, Cambricks do.  Corded Cambricks,  Lace do.  Rich Colonade and figured India Muslins  India and British Book do.  Lace Caps & Handkerchiefs,  Extra Silk Gloves,  Pie Nic Mitts,  Silk Cord and Buttons,  Cambric Buttons,  Artificial Flowers and Wreaths,  Ostrich Feathers,  Italian Mantuas,  Fine India Persians,  Bastas, Memcodies,  Dowlas, Ticklenburg,  Oznaburgs, Brown rolls &c. &c.  He daily expects an additional assortment of FALL GOODS. Oct. 22.
By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber,
will be exposed to sale, on Wednesday, the second day of April next, for ready money, upon the premises, several very valuable LOTS OF GROUND, lying upon Queen, Fairfax, Water and Union streets, in the town of Alexandria—And immediately after the sale of the Lots, will be exposed to sale, at the coffee house, for ready money also, (in case by the sale of the Lots the sum required should not be raised) one undivided sixteenth part of a Tract of Land, lying in Spottsylvania county, containing about eighteen thousand acres, known by the name of the Mine Tract. James Keith, Trustee. March 12.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber, living in the city of Baltimore, on Friday night last, an apprentice boy to the hating business, viz. CHARLES WHITE, between 20 and 21 years of age; very small, and has remarkable short, curled hair which is very white—has on a short blue coarse and olive colored velvet pantaloons—
ISAAC WEBB, about 36 years old, uncommonly large for his age; had on a short corduroy jacket and pantaloons, his hair dark and straight. Whoever takes up said Boys and lodges them in any jail, and gives information so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward and reasonable expenses, or TEN DOLLARS for either. All matters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring them or carrying them off. William Branton, Master, Baltimore. March 24.
JOHN TUCKER
Has for Sale, 2000 bushels coarse Turk's-Island SALT; 20 hides Muscovado Sugar; 10 baps Black Pepper; 3 trunks Cheddar's and Pocket Handkerchiefs; 100 Spanish Hides; Teas, &c. &c. ALSO, A few bushels Seed Potatoes. March 25.
JAMES BACON,
A his GROCERY STORE, on King street, has, in addition to his former stock, added A fresh Supply of Genuine Articles in the Grocery Line; Which makes his assortment complete. He now offers for sale, on his usual low terms, Muscovado Sugars, of various qualities,
 Loaf and Lump ditto,  Gunpowder,  Imperial,  Hyson,  Young Hyson,  Hyson Skin, and  Souchong  TEAS, particularly selected for family use. Best Green Coffee, Chocolate, of a superior quality.
 Madeira,  Port,  Sherry,  Lisbon,  Teneriffe,  Malaga, and  Genuine Old Port  WINE.
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, Dipe and Spermaceti Candles, Refined Salt-Petre, Floating 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, De mijohn'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. December 16.
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.
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 William King. November 1.

In Senate of the United States.
MARCH 17, 1806.
Mr. Bradley, from the committee to whom was referred the application of Hamet Caramalli ex-bashaw of Tripoli, submitted the following
REPORT:
THE ex-bashaw founds his claim on the justice of the United States, from his services and suffering, in their cause, and from his having been deceived and amused with the prospect of being placed on the throne, a legitimate sovereign of Tripoli, and frequently drawn from eligible situations for the purpose of being made the dupe and instrument of policy, and finally sacrificed to misfortune and wretchedness. The committee from a full investigation of the documents which have been laid before congress, with other evidence that has come within their knowledge, are enabled to lay before the senate a brief statement of facts in relation to the ex-bashaw, and the result of their deliberations thereon.
This unfortunate prince by the treason and perfidy of his brother, the reigning bashaw, was driven from his throne, an exile to the regency of Tunis; where the agents of the United States in the Mediterranean, found him; and as early as August 1801, entered into a convention to co-operate with him, the object of which was to obtain a permanent peace with Tripoli, to place the ex-bashaw on his throne and procure indemnification for all expense in accomplishing the same. This agreement was renewed in November following, with encouragement that the U. States would persevere, until they had effected the object; and in 1802, when the reigning bashaw had made overtures to the ex-bashaw to settle on him the provinces of Derne and Bengazi, and when the ex-bashaw was on the point of leaving Tunis, under the escort furnished him by the reigning bashaw, the agents of the United States prevailed on him to abandon the offer, with assurance that the United States would effectually co-operate, and place him on the throne of Tripoli.
The same engagements were renewed in 1803, and the plan of co-operation so arranged, that the ex-bashaw by his own exertions and force, took possession of the province of Derne; but the American squadron at that time under the command of commodore MORRIS, instead of improving that favorable moment to co-operate with the ex-bashaw, and put an end to the war, unfortunately abandoned the Barbary coast, and left the ex-bashaw to contend solely with all the forces of the reigning bashaw, and who in consequence was obliged, in the fore part of the year 1804 to give up his conquest of Derne, and fly from the fury of the usurper into Egypt. These transactions were from time to time, not only communicated by our agents to government, but were laid before congress in February 1804, in the documents accompanying the report of the committee of claims on the petition of Mr. Eaton, late consul at Tunis, which committee expressed their decided approbation of his official conduct, and to which report the committee beg leave to refer.
In full possession of the knowledge of these facts, the government of the United States, in June 1804, dispatched commodore Barron, with a squadron into the Mediterranean, and in his instructions, submitted to his entire direction, the subject of availing himself of the co-operation of the ex-bashaw, and referring him to Mr. Eaton, as an agent sent out by government for that purpose.
After commodore Barron had arrived on the station in September 1804, he dispatched Mr. Eaton and captain Hull into Egypt, to find the ex-bashaw, with instructions to assure him that the commodore would take the most effectual measures with the forces under his command to co-operate with him against the usurper his brother, and to establish him in the regency of Tripoli. After encountering many difficulties and dangers, the ex-bashaw was found in upper Egypt with the Mamelukes, and commanding the Arabs, the same assurances were again made to him, and a convention was reduced to writing, the stipulations of which had the same objects in view; the United States to obtain a permanent peace and their prisoners, the ex-bashaw to obtain his throne. Under these impressions and with the fullest confidence in the assurances he had received from the agents of the U. States, and even from commodore Barron himself, by one of his, (the bashaw's) secretaries, whom he had sent to wait on the commo-
dore for that purpose, he gave up his prospects in Egypt, abandoned his property in that country, constituted Mr. Eaton general and commander in chief of his forces and with such an army as he was able to raise and support, marched through the Libyan desert, suffering every hardship, incident to such a perilous undertaking, and with his army commanded by general Eaton, aided by O'Bannon and Mason, three American officers, who shared with him the dangers and hardships of the campaign and whose names their country will forever record with honor, attacked the city of Derne in the regency of Tripoli, on the 27th day of April, 1805, and after a well fought battle took possession of the same; and for the first time planted the American colours on the ramparts of a Tripolitan fort. And in several battles afterwards, one of which he fought without the aid of the Americans they having been restrained by orders, not warranted by any policy, issued as appears by Mr. Lear, the American consul, defeated the army of the usurper with great slaughter, maintained his conquest, and without the hazard of repulse, would have marched to the throne of Tripoli, had he been supported by the co-operation of the American squadron, which in honor and good faith he had a right to expect. The committee would here explicitly declare, that in their opinion no blame ought to attach to commodore Barron, a wasting sickness and consequent mental as well as bodily debility, had rendered him totally unable to exercise the duties of commanding the squadron, previous to this momentous crisis, and from which he has never recovered—and to this cause alone may be attributed the final failure of the plan of co-operation which appears to have been wisely concerted by the government, and hitherto bravely executed by its officers.
But however unpleasant the task, the committee are compelled by the obligations of truth and duty, to state further, that Mr. Lear, to whom was entrusted the power of negotiating the peace, appears to have gained a complete ascendancy over the commodore, thus debilitated by sickness; or rather having assumed the command in the name of the commodore, to have dictated every measure; to have paralysed every military operation by sea and land; and finally, without displaying the fleet or squadron before Tripoli, without consulting even the safety of the ex-bashaw or his army, against the opinion of all the officers of the fleet, so far as the committee have been able to obtain the same, and of commodore Rodgers (as appears from Mr. Lear's letter to the secretary of state, dated Syracuse harbor, July the 5th, 1805) to have entered into a convention with the reigning bashaw, by which contrary to his instructions, he stipulated to pay him sixty thousand dollars, to abandon the ex-bashaw, and to withdraw all aid & assistance from his army. And although a stipulation was made that the wife and children of the ex-bashaw should be delivered to him on his withdrawing from the territories of Tripoli, yet that stipulation has not been carried into execution, and it is highly probable was never intended to be. The committee forbear to make any comment on the impropriety of the orders issued to gen. Eaton to evacuate Derne, five days previous to Mr. Lear's sailing from Malta for Tripoli, to enter on his negotiation; and the honor of the nation forbids any re-
* Extract of a letter from capt. Dent. "It was generally believed by the officers in the Mediterranean, that Mr. Lear had a great ascendancy over the commodore in all his measures relative to the squadron, & from frequent observations of Mr. Lear's intimacy with the commodore during his debilitated state, I am of the same opinion."
† "I must here pay a tribute of justice to commodore Rodgers, whose conduct during the negotiation on board, was mixed with that manly firmness and evident wish to continue the war, if it could be done with propriety, while he displayed the magnanimity of an American, in declaring that we fought not for conquest, but to maintain our just rights and national dignity, as fully convinced the negotiators that we did not ask but grant peace."
"You will pardon me if I here introduce a circumstance evincive of the spirit of our countrymen. At breakfast this morning, commodore Rodgers observed that if the bashaw would consent to deliver up our countrymen without making peace, he would engage to give him two hundred thousand instead of sixty thousand dollars, and raise the difference between the two sums from the officers of the navy, who he was perfectly assured would contribute to it with the highest satisfaction."
marks on the unworthy attempt to compel the ex-bashaw and general Eaton, to give up and abandon their conquest, by withholding supplies from the army at Derne, eight days previous to the commencement of the negotiation; nor will the committee condescend to enter into a consideration of pretended reasons, assigned by Mr. Lear to palliate his management of the affairs of the negotiation; such as, The danger of the American prisoners in Tripoli—The unfitness of the ships for service—And the want of means to prosecute the war —They appear to the committee to have no foundation in fact, & are used as rather a veil to cover an inglorious deed, than solid reasons to justify the negotiator's conduct. The committee are free to say that in their opinion, it was in the power of the United States, with the force then employed, and a small portion of the sixty thousand dollars, thus improperly expended, to have placed Hamet Caramalli, the rightful sovereign of Tripoli on his throne; and to have obtained their prisoners in perfect safety, without the payment of a cent, with assurance and probable certainty, of eventual remuneration for all expense; and to have established a peace with the Barbary powers, that would have been secure and permanent, and which would have dignified the name and character of the American people.
Whatever Hamet the ex-bashaw may have said in his letter of June the 29th, 1805, to palliate the conduct which first abandoned and then ruined him, the senate cannot fail to discern that he was then at Syracuse, in a country of strangers to his merits, and hostile to his nation and religion, and where every circumstance conspired to depress him which together with the fear of starving, left him scarcely a moral agent.
Upon these facts and to carry into effect the principles of duty arising out of them, the only remuneration now left in the power of the United States to make, the committee, herewith present a bill for the consideration of the senate. The committee are confident that the legislature of a free and christian country, can never leave it in the power of a mahometan to say that they violate their faith, or withhold the operations of justice from one who has fallen a victim to his unbounded confidence in their integrity and honor.
† Extract of a letter from com. Rodgers.
"I never thought the prisoners were in danger."
‡ Extract of a letter from lieutenant Wormley, then a prisoner in Tripoli.
"I do not believe that there was any danger to be apprehended for our lives, even if general Eaton and Hamet bashaw had marched under the walls of Tripoli."
CONTINUATION OF Late Foreign Intelligence, Received by the ship John Morgan, arrived at New York. LONDON, February 8.
There is said to be no truth in the report of the whole of the Brest fleet being put to sea. The following bulletin was sent to Lloyd's yesterday evening:
BULLETIN Admiralty Office, Feb. 7.
"Letters from Falmouth of the 4th inst. mention a report received from the Colpoys schooner, which was cruising for admiral Cornwallis, that a French squadron had sailed from Brest, and it may be presumed to be that seen by the Canada."
Our Plymouth letter corroborates the account in the Bulletin, and says that letters have been received from the Aigle, off the Black Rocks, stating that on the 30th ult. she looked into Brest, and counted there only 6 sail of the line and 1 frigate. On the 3d ult. when she looked in, she counted 11 sail of the line 4 frigates and 3 corvettes; of course, between the 3d ult. and 30th, 5 sail of the line, 3 frigates, and 3 corvettes must have put to sea.
Letters from Holland, of the 4th, were yesterday received in the city. One of these mentions a report, that Bonaparte had demanded of the king of Prussia to shut his ports against the commerce of England; upon which subject a very serious correspondence had taken place between the Courts of France and of Berlin, the result of which is not stated.
We understand that it is intended Mr. Pitt's funeral shall take place on Saturday the 22d inst. & that the body shall lie, in State on the preceding Thursday and Friday.
February 10. The Hamburg mail, due yesterday, has not arrived, but government have received dispatches from Lord Cathcart, commanding the British troops in Hanover.
We understand these dispatches announce that the King of Prussia has taken possession of Hano-
ver in his own name, and imposed the oath of allegiance on the different authorities established. It is said too he refuses to allow the German Legion to return to England, claiming them as his subjects. Another account says, that it is only the recruits that are not permitted to embark for England.
A demand was made on Lord Cathcart to the above effect, which brought on a warm discussion between his lordship and the new government. If we are rightly informed his lordship in the mean time embarked the whole or the greater part of the German recruits, on board the Memnon, in the Elbe.
The Guards and the British regiments had their wise fall back upon Bremnerho; and it was expected that the whole of this force, together with its artillery, would be effect and under the protection of the British Navy as soon as possible, day the 9th inst.
The annexation of the Electorate of Hanover to the Prussian dominions was announced by a proclamation dated the 5th inst. from Count Schulenburg, who had previously been appointed Governor of Hanover.
In consequence of the extraordinary and unprecedented step taken by Count Schulenburg on the part of the king of Prussia, for the annexation of the Civil Government of the Electorate of Hanover, his Britannic majesty's name have been taken down from the Pillars and Public offices throughout Hanover; and the several public functionaries are prohibited, under the severest penalties, from maintaining any correspondence whatever with the king of Great Britain, or with his English or German ministers.
The whole of this proceeding has been as hasty and rough in its detail, as its principle has been, unwarrentable, unjust, and disgraceful on the part of Prussia towards this country, but whether it may ultimately prove an injury or a real benefit to this country, time alone can shew. This is a question on which politicians are much divided.
Letters received in the city from the continent state, that an arrangement has been made between the courts of Berlin and St. Cloud, to shut out British commerce from the Prussian ports. We know not what degree of credit is due to this statement; but it seems not improbable.
Various reports were in circulation yesterday respecting the British fleet being at sea. It was said that the Brest squadron was left engaged with one of the enemy's; but this is without foundation. It seems, certain however, that the enemy have got from Brest in different detachments. As we have several detached squadrons now at sea, these detachments of the enemy are likely to be intercepted. Indeed we do not see what object the enemy can have in view in this mode of proceeding.
It appears that government must have strong reasons to think that the Cape of G. Hope has been taken by the expedition under Sir D. Baird. Three transports with provisions have sailed from Portsmouth for the Cape. It was reported some time ago that the expedition would first make an attempt on some part of Spanish America, but it seems to have been unfounded.
Our troops are arrived from the continent. Forty sail of transports with troops arrived on Saturday, in Yarmouth road; they were to have proceeded to the Downs direct, but the wind prevented them. It is supposed they will be landed at Yarmouth.
We understand Mr. Fox has already sent dispatches to all our ministers at foreign Courts, announcing the change in our Ministry, adding that his wish is to restore peace to all Europe. It reports be true, it is Mr. Fox's intention to make peace with France, leaving the Bonaparte family, as it now is; and he proposes to guard against the dangers of its existence by compelling every man in this country capable of bearing arms, to learn the use of them. The whole of our male population of this description is to be enrolled, called out occasionally in divisions, and ready on any sudden emergency to take the field.
PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. Consols for money 60; for account 61 1/4; Reduced 61 3/8.
NASSAU, (N. P.) Feb. 23. The brig Eagle, Briggs, belonging to Slater and Roy, of Baltimore, failed from Charleston on the 11th inst. for the Matanzas, and on the night of the 19th, was cast away about eight miles east of Stranger's Key, Abaco. Cargo, dry goods, wines, oil, &c. She sailed an hour after the Bruck, lowered her boat, in which the captain, supercargo, (Mr. Cook) and all the crew went, and with much difficulty made the land, without provisions or water. On the 20th, they returned to the wreck, where they found two wreckers, the Resolution, Clark and Lively, Sweeting—they saved part of the dry goods, some wine, butter and lard, two anchors, two cables, and some sails.
The supercargo of the Eagle arrived here yesterday, with part of what has been saved from the wreck—the captain and crew are hourly expected in the Resolution.
Arrived on Wednesday, the brig Dispatch, Captain Sherman, 20 days from Newport, (R. I.) Lat. 28, long. 61, was brought to by two English armed merchantmen, a ship and a brig, one of 6 guns and the other of four; they were eleven days from Antigua bound to Bristol, with very valuable cargoes. The captain of the ship came on board the Dispatch and purchased a quantity of poultry, &c. for which he paid liberally. He informed, that the brig was in such a leaky state, that he expected the people would be obliged to abandon her. Captain Sherman does not recollect the names of the English vessels.

March 5.
The Schooner Edward, Capt. Venn, belonging to Amos Clark, of Baltimore, from Jerico, St. Domingo, for Baltimore, with a cargo of 705 bags of coffee, was cast away on Florida Reef, the 23d ult. between 1 and 2 o'clock, A.M. The principal part of the cargo, and most of the materials saved. The master, with part of the cargo, arrived here on Tuesday in the wreck.
The Schooner Charlotte, Bell. The Sloop Richard Alured, Terrell, sails this day for Exuma and New York; the Humble, for Charleston, and Brother's Return, for Georgetown, are wind bound.
The Schooner Enterprise, Johnson, is hourly expected here from Ragged Island, from whence he will proceed to New York.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
BALTIMORE, March 24.
VERY LATE.
By the arrival of the Abessina, captain Hobson, from Liverpool, London and Liverpool papers have been received at the office of the Federal Gazette—the former to the 10th, the latter to the 12th February, inclusive.
The treaties and documents between G. Britain, Austria, Russia, Sweden, &c. laid before parliament, form a lengthy & interesting item in the political department; but their great prolixity requires more time than we shall have for a day or two.
Turkey is convulsed to the very centre, very probably by the agency of Talleyrand, and offers an easy prey to any invader. Its capital it was reported was once more to be made the seat of the Roman pontifical chair.
Mene Tekel has been inscribed on the palace of the king of Naples, and his dominions are to be thrown into the Neapolitan crucible.
Prussia has seized upon Hanover, and prohibited the several public functionaries, under the severest penalties, from carrying on any correspondence with the king of Great Britain, or with his English or German ministers. It is said that this faith fully has also acceded to the requisition of Bonaparte for passing a non-intercourse law with Great Britain.
While Bonaparte sends out his navies with the view of being captured, he seems bent on subjugating the "tyrant of the sea," without any other vehicle than his gun-boats. Preparations for the invasion are consequently renewed with vigor at Bologna, and large bodies of troops are collecting both there and at Brest.
In the mean time the new administration of the united kingdoms have gone into office with every prospect of a hearty co-operation on the part of the nation, in every measure and sacrifice which may be necessary to support them through their present critical situation. Mr. Fox is said to be for peace, but whether the views of the minister are pacific or warlike, we have yet no indication, but a more favorable countenance to our commercial pursuits are calculated from the recent change.
The following appointments are announced in the London Gazette:
Lord Sidmouth, keeper of the privy seal, had the oath administered to him, and took his place at the board.
Earl Moira, earl Temple, lord Henry Petty, chancellor and under treasurer of his majesty's exchequer; right hon. Charles Grey, and the right hon. Charles J. Fox, were sworn of his majesty's most hon. privy council, and took their places at the board.
Earl Spencer, and the right hon. Mr. Wyndham, to be two of his majesty's principal secretaries of state.
Lord Auckland (and in his absence earl Temple) president of the committee of council, appointed for the consideration of matters relating to trade and foreign plantations.
Viscount Morpeth, right hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, were sworn of the privy council.
The right hon. Charles James Fox, one of H. Maj. principal secretaries of state.
Earl Moira, master-general of the ordnance.
Gen. Fitzpatrick, secretary of war.
Sir Henry Russel, chief justice of Bengal.
New diplomatic missions, &c.—F. Grenville, to Prussia—Adair, Russia—T. Erskine, jun. America.
The London Courier says:
The Fox party in the cabinet is more numerous than the Grenville, and should a difference of opinion occur, as it is scarce possible that it should not occur, the Addington party can incline the scale which way they please. The following discussion will prove the truth of the assertion.
The Grenville party.
Lord Grenville, earl Spencer, Mr. Wyndham, earl Fitzwilliam.
The Fox party.
Mr. Fox, Mr. Grey, lord Henry Petty, Mr. Erskine, the earl of Moira.
The Addington party.
Lord Sidmouth, and lord Ellenborough.
CHARLESTON, March 15.
NAVAL VICTORY.
We are indebted to the politeness of his Britannic Majesty's Consul, BENJAMIN MOORE, Esq. for the following letter from admiral Cochrane, containing an account of the action between the British and French fleets, off the city of St. Domingo, on the 6th February last.
The letter was put on board the brig Jane, captain Hunt, arrived yesterday morning from Cork, who fell in with the Northumberland, on the 17th ultimo, in lat. 24, 54, long. 63. Admiral Cochrane intended to make for Halifax to repair, having his main mast shot away about ten feet above the deck, and his mizen mast considerably injured.
An officer of the Northumberland informed captain Hunt, that this ship sustained the greatest injury in the action, having laid alongside the French admiral of 130 guns. The Northumberland is a 74.
COPY.
Northumberland, off St. Domingo, 10 February, 1806.
SIR,
I have much satisfaction in communicating to you, that the enemy's squadron, lately arrived from France, named in the margin,* which Vice Admiral Sir John
  Imperial 130 guns burnt.   Alexander 84 captured.   Brave 84 captured.   Diomede 74 destroyed.   Jupiter 74 captured.   Fraternite 40 escaped.   Comet 40 escaped.   A Corvette 20 escaped. 
Duckworth went in pursuit of, from St. Christopher's, on the 1st, have been taken or destroyed.
They were discovered at anchor off the town of St. Domingo, on the morning of the 6th. As the British squadron advanced, they got under weigh, and attempted to escape by running down along the shore, to the S. S. W. but were frustrated by the prompt measures adopted by the vice admiral.
A little after 10 in the forenoon, they were headed by the advanced part of the British squadron, and brought to close action. The Superb, carrying sir John Duckworth's flag, leading, followed by the Northumberland, Spencer and Agamemnon. The line consisting of the Canopus, bearing the flag of rear admiral Louis, the Donegal and Atlas coming up to leeward.
The action began by the Superb firing on the Alexander, the leading ship of the enemy's line; the Northumberland, taking up the Imperial, the second ship, when the action soon after became general.
The Alexander being disabled, dropt a stern, and about 11 o'clock, struck her colours, having lost all her masts. The rear ships of the enemy closed to support their admiral in the Imperial, and about a quarter past eleven one of them, the Jupiter, struck to the Donegal. The Brave also submitted soon after.
The Imperial used every means to escape, but finding that impossible, she ran on shore near Point Palangué, about 10 leagues S. W. of St. Domingo, and was followed by the Diomede, where they stranded, and were afterwards set on fire by the frigates of the squadron. The enemy all landed from the Imperial, but the captain of the Diomede was brought off with above 100 of her crew, the rest had got on shore.
The loss of the enemy has been very severe. By a flag of truce which came off to request permission to send supplies to their wounded, I was informed that the Imperial had about 700 killed and wounded. The Diomede a great many; the three ships captured have also suffered severely, making the total loss of their squadron to be 1,800 or 2,000 men.
I am happy to say that the loss of the British squadron has been, comparatively, small, not bearing any proportion with that of the enemy; the total killed and wounded not exceeding 200 or 220, of which this ship had one hundred.
I enclose a copy of the thanks sent to the ships of the squadron, by sir John Duckworth, previous to his departure for Jamaica, where he went to recit: the prizes having preceded him the day before.
The frigates and corvettes effected their escape during the action, but I hope they
will yet be met with by a squadron I have sent in pursuit.'
I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient servant, ALEX. COCHRANE.
COPY.
Superb, off St. Domingo, 10th February 1806.
As it is impossible for language to convey an adequate sense of my feelings to the honorable rear admiral Cochrane, for the noble support rendered me by the Northumberland, or to rear admiral Louis and the captains of the squadron under my command, for the bravery and judgement displayed in the service of their king and country, by effecting a complete victory in as short a period as our naval annals can produce; I, therefore can only, with a heart impressed by the highest sense of admiration and approbation, beg to offer to the honorable rear admiral Cochrane, rear admiral Louis, the captains, officers, and seamen, and to the officers, non commissioned officers and privates of the royal marines my warmest thanks: And I desire, that the captains will convey those my sentiments of approbation and admiration, with thanks in the most gratifying manner, to the officers and seamen, and royal marines, as a proof of my high sense of their services in the battle of yesterday.
(Signed)
J. F. DUCKWORTH.
To the honorable rear admiral Cochrane, rear admiral Louis, the captains, officers, seamen and royal marines of the squadron.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27.
The ships William and John, Woodhouse, and Hero, Cole, were to sail from Liverpool for this port the first of March.
The ship Alexandria. Captain Brandt, arrived in the Texel Roads the 4th of January, in 34 days from Cape Henry.
We understand that the latest dispatches received from Mr. Monroe, bear date the 28th of January, and that they state, that in consequence of the indisposition of Mr. Pitt, no ultimate arrangements had been made for the adjustment of our relations with Great Britain, but that hopes of such adjustment were entertained from the complexion of the new administration.
[National Intelligencer.]
From the speeches at the opening of the imperial parliament, it will be seen that the English government look with a friendly eye towards Russia, and that in fact they consider that power their best, if not their only ally. These speeches, though they breathe a spirit of vigilance and independence, are not marked with a hostile or rancorous character. Under another ministry, and under the operation of other measures, Britain may perhaps consider it her policy to "rudy the things that make for peace."
[N. Y. D. Adv.]
Expectation of another naval engagement.
When Capt. Bunker left Liverpool, government was in hourly expectation of a decisive engagement having taken place between the English fleet under Sir Richard Strachan, and a French fleet of nine sail of the line and several frigates, in lat. 47, long. 4.
The captain of an American vessel lately arrived there, reported that he had been brought to by the English fleet off Cape Agulhas, then within four hours sail of the enemy.
[Ibid.]
A gentleman, passenger in the JOHN MORGAN lately handed us the following letter dated Liverpool 15th Feb. 1806.
Sir,
We have not handed our Price Current this month as usual, in consequence of being unable to quote prices with any degree of certainty. Since our last of the 10th ult. a change has taken place in our ministry, and as this change has brought the opposition members into power, it may have some effect on our commercial relations. We cannot at present even give our opinion on the subject; we shall only say that our present Cabinet Ministers are more inclined for peace than those whom they have succeeded. We have had a considerable stir in our cotton market and a large quantity of all descriptions have gone at the following quotations: Upland at 14d middling 15d, good 15 3/4; very fine new cottons, Orleans 16d a 17d; Tennessee 15 a 16 1/2; Sea Islands, good 2s; fine 2s. 3d. W. India common 17 3/4d; Demarara 21d. Pernamb at 2s a 2s 1/2d.
We have had an arrival of about 8000 bags from Lisbon. The arrivals from all other places may be about 14,000 bags, and our sales have not been less (of all descriptions) than 15,000 bags for the last month. The imports of cotton that have recently arrived from America are chiefly on English account, and have come into ready hands, who have been the principal sellers. The buyers are chiefly speculators, presuming the
price is at the lowest point, as our arrivals for the last ten days have not been to the extent as was anticipated. Prices have improved a little, Uplands sell at 1-2 to 3/4 per lb. more than at the beginning of the month. The next month's imports should prove if the prices are still likely to improve, but not very materially, at least till the bulk has arrived. Turpentine dull at former quotations. Tar 22s dull. Rice 26 in bond, dull. Tobacco steady at former quotations.
LIVERPOOL PRICE CURRENT. FEBRUARY 10, 1806.
   l. s. d. l. s. d.     Cotton, Sea Isl. very fine, 2 2 2 4 1 2   groo, 2 1 2 2 2 2   fair, 2 2 2 2 1 1   middling, 1 8 1 10   ordinary, 1 6 1 8   N. Orleans. Louis or Mis. 1 4 1 0   Natchez, 1 4 2 4   Tennessee, 1 3 1 3 1 2   Upland Georgia, 1 2 1 3 3 4   Indigo, Mississippi and Car. 5 6 7   Rice, in bond for export, 1 5 1 7   Attes, pot. 1st fort, Boston, 3 2 3 3   New York, 2 16 2 18   Pearl ft fort, Boston, 3 17 3 18   New York, 3 15 3 16   Staves, Philadelphia, pipe 25 50   lhd. 16 19   bbl. 10 10 12   New York, pipe, 22 27   lhd. 15 17   bbl. 8 3 10 10   Red Oak lhd. 6   Tobacco, Georgia, 3 1-2 5 2-4   Stemmed, 6 9  
In Senate of the United States.
The following resolutions were submitted for their consideration on Tuesday last, and read:
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That congress entertain an high sense of the patriotism, intrepidity, and valor of William Eaton, late general in chief of the army of the ex-bashaw of Tripoli, and of Priestly N. O'Bannon, and George Washington Mann; three American officers, who with a small number of American marines, and the forces of the ex-bashaw, composed of Greeks and Arabs, courageously marched through the Libyan desert, defeated the Tripolitan army near Derne, and took that city on the 27th day of April, 1805, and for the first time, spread the American Eagle in Africa, on the ramparts of a Tripolitan fort, and thereby contributed to release three hundred American prisoners from bondage in Tripoli.
Resolved, As a further testimony of the gratitude of their country, the president of the United States be requested to cause to be surveyed within the limits of the public lands of the United States now open for sale, as the said William Eaton shall elect, a township of six miles square to be called DERNE, as a memorial of the conquest of that city, forever, and to cause to be laid out, surveyed, and granted, to the said William Eaton, in one entire tract within the said township thousand acres, and to Priestly N. O'Bannon, and George Washington Mann, each thousand acres, and to Arthur Campbell, Bernard O'Brien, David Thomas, and Jas. Owen, the only surviving marines who served as volunteers in that expedition, three hundred and twenty acres each; to be granted to them respectively, their heirs and assigns forever.
PUBLIC SALE.
At three o'clock, TOMORROW, afternoon; will be Sold, on Irwin and Dunlop's wharf,
The CARGO of the Schooner Adventure,
Consisting of fifty hogsheads first quality SUGAR, on a credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved indorsed negotiable notes.
Immediately after the sale of Sugar, The Schooner Adventure will be Sold,
On a credit of 2, 4 and 6 months. Philip G. Marteller.
March 26.
CAUTION!
WHEREAS the subscriber, on the 4th inst. delivered a letter to the post-rider in this town, directed to Messrs. George and John Humphreys, of Charles Town, enclosing a Post Note of the Alexandria Bark, No. 8406, dated February 25, 1806, for 204 dollars 59 cents, drawn in favor of those gentlemen and payable three days after date; which note did not get to hand, but was it is supposed lost or mislaid; This is to caution any person to whom said note may be offered, against receiving it, as the payment has been stopped at the bank, and it can be of no use to any but those in whose favor it was drawn. The subscriber will be much obliged to any person who will communicate to him here, or to the above mentioned gentlemen, in Charles Town, Jefferson county, any information respecting the said Post Note.
Thomas Fairfax.
March 26.
603.

JOHN WATTS
Has just received and offers for sale, on the usual terms,
 White and brown Ticklenburg  White and brown German Rolls  White and brown Plaidas  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen  4-4 Shirting Cotton  Apron and Shirting Checks  Chintzes and Calicoes  Diaper and Daper Table Cloths  Superfine Cloths and Cassimere  Sewing Silks, Twists, and Threads  Cambric Muslins, 4-4 and 6-4  Lace Cambricks, 4-4 and 6-4  Plain Leno, do. do.  Tambored Leno, do. do.  Leno Veils, do. do.  Leno Shades and Daygona do.  Pic Nic Gloves and Mitts  Silk and Cotton Hose  Ladies Habit Gloves  Cambric Handkerchiefs and Long Lawns  Gurkhas, Coffacs, and Baftas  Fresh Clover Seed, &c. &c. 
March 4.
SECOND DIVIDEND,
In the case of JAMES SMITH, late a Bankrupt. THE Commissioners, in a Commission of Bankruptcy, awarded and issued forth against James Smith, formerly of Dumfries, in the county of Prince William, and State of Virginia, Merchant; intend to meet at their office, the house of BENJAMIN PARK in the town of Fredericksburg, on Monday, the 14th day of April next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to make a further dividend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to appear prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend; and all claims not then substantiated will be disallowed.
Timothy Brundige, Assignee.
Dumfries, 18th March. [20] 014thA
A great Bargain may be had.
I wish to exchange seven or eight hundred acres of LAND, in Fairfax county, formerly Loudoun county, for good lands in the western country. It lies near Sugar Land Run, it is finely timbered and watered, good farming land, about 18 miles from the City of Washington, 20 from Alexandria, and a from the Potomac river. There are two tenements and an excellent orchard on the premises, about 70 bushels of wheat sowed last fall and a good deal of clover, which grows finely, the soil being well adapted to the Paillier of Paris, from the latest experiments—the title indisputable. Any person making early application may get an advantageous exchange. Application, by letter, to the subscriber in Alexandria, will be duly attended to.
B. DADE.
February 7. eoif
Valuable LOTS for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust from PHILIP WATSON to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing the payment of certain sums therein mentioned, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, at eleven o'clock, A. M. on SATURDAY, the 5th day of April next, for Cash—
6 Lots, handsomely situated, contiguous to the town of Alexandria, containing between five and six acres each; being part of the tract lately known by the name of "Stump Hill," and in the subdivision of said tract as laid off by Col. Gilpin, distinguished by the numbers 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25. To such as have not already supplied themselves with eligible situations in the neighborhood, these Lots present an object worthy of attention, and to accommodate purchasers they will be set up separately. For more particular information respecting this property, application may be made to Col. Gilpin, or to the subscriber, who is furnished with a connected plat of these and the adjoining Lots, some of which are in a high state of improvement.
John M'Iver.
March 5. 2aw5thA
NOTICE.
In the case of JOSIAH WATSON, a bankrupt.
THE Creditors who have proved their debts under a commission of bankrupt, awarded and issued against Josiah Watson, late of Alexandria, merchant, are requested to meet the assignee of the said bankrupt's estate, at Gadsby's hotel, in the town of Alexandria, on Wednesday, the 9th day of April next, at ten o'clock, in the forenoon. As business of the first importance to the interest of the said estate will be then submitted to the consideration of the creditors, it is hoped there will be a full meeting.
John M'Iver.
March 5. 2aw9thAd
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman, who is an excellent house servant, with her two Children; the one male, the other female.
Jan. 16. Enquire of the Printer.
Printing, in its various branches, handsomely executed at this office.
NICHOLAS HINGSTON,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he hath removed his store to King Street, next door to Mr. Jos. Thornton's, where he hath for sale an extensive assortment of
SEEDS,
Both of English & American growth. The former imported this fall per the ship Sheperdess, captain Wells, via Norfolk, among which are—
 Early York Cabbage, Early Dwarf do. Early Screw do. Early Sugarloaf do. Early Battersea do. Large Imperial do. Large Sugarloaf do. Large Flat Dutch do. Red do. Green and Yellow Savoy do. Brussels Sprouts, Green and Red Borecole, Cauliflower, Brocoli, &c. Also, Rye Grass, Lucerne, Burnett, Orchard Grass, Red Clover, Early Dutch Turnip, Early Stone do. Hanover do. Yellow do. White Norfolk do. Rape, Mew, Coriander, Carraway, Dill, Aniseed, Canary Seed, Double Yellow Hyacinth Roots, Fine Durham, Flower of Mustard, Split Peas, Garden Rakes, Hoes, Reels and Lines, Garden Shears and best Pruning Knives. On hand a quantity of Lombardy Poplar of all sizes and a variety of Flowering Shrubs, and Roots, on reasonable terms. 
Also,
An elegant assortment of cut and plain Glass, China, and Queens ware, Flower Pots of all kinds.
He likewise keeps Liquors, Groceries, Spices, Powder and Shot, Fig Blue, Starch, Barley, Rice, Soap, Candles, Salt Petre, Alum, Pearl Ash, Segars, best Kappes Snuff, chewing and smoking Tobacco.
Also for Sale,
The American Gardener, and Kennedy's Treatise on Gardening. February 17. drw.1awt1M
NEW PLAYS,
For Sale by ROBERT GRAY, Bookseller, King Street.
 The Ocean Spectre, an entire new, grand Melo Drama in five acts.  The Venetian Outlaw, a Drama in five acts.  The Sixty-third Letter a Musical Farce.  The Will for the Deed, a Comedy in three acts, by Thomas Dibden.  Too Many Cooks, a Musical Farce in two acts, by J. Kennedy, author of Raising the Wind, Matrimony, &c. &c.  Family Quarrels, a Comic Opera, in three acts, by T. Dibden. 
ON HAND
 Carr's Northern Summer.  Stranger in France.  Wakefield's Family Tour, through Great Britain and Ireland.  Pennsylvania Farmer.  Gifford's residence in France.  Mayor's Voyages and Travels, twenty-four vols. (calf)  Universal History, twenty-five vols. (boards)  Select British Classics, thirty-nine vols. (calf)  Anacharsis Travels, four vols. (calf and gilt)  Pinkerton's Modern Geography, two vols and Atlas.  Tindal's continuation of the History of England, from the Revolution to the accession of King George the second, two volumes, folio.  Gibbon's decline and fall of the Roman Empire.  Ferguson's Rome.  Rollin's Ancient History, ten vols. with maps and plates.  Hooke's translation of Orlando Furioso, from the Italian, of Ludovico Ariosto, five vols. (calf gilt).  Revised Code of Virginia Laws.  Debates of the Virginia Convention, on the adoption of the Federal Constitution.  Hening's New Virginia Justice.  Letters of Curtius, by John Thompson, of Petersburg.  Letters of the British Spy.  Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Dr. Darwin.  Darwin's Temple of Nature.  An extensive assortment of English and Latin School Books, Blank account Books, Playing Cards, Paper Hangings, Stationary, &c. &c.  N. B. Book binding of every description done at a short notice and on reasonable terms February 24. d 
Twenty Dollars Reward,
WILL be given for apprehending and securing in jail, a young mulatto man slave, named ANDREW. He was hired by me last year to Mr. Joseph Thomas, who keeps the middle ferry opposite to Alexandria, and absconded from that place about the latter end of August last. He is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, luffy and well made, has short curled hair, and is frequently subject to have several large pimples in his face. He is reckoned to be a sensible fellow, of an easy agreeable address for a man in his low sphere of life. As he has not been heard of by me since his elopement, I suspect he has had the address to ship himself as a freeman on board some vessel either at Alexandria or Baltimore. Whoever takes him up and secures him in any jail, shall receive from me the above reward, as soon as due information thereof is given to me or to Doctor N. P. Caution, at Port Tobacco.
G. B. Caution.
Maryland, Charles County, { January 17. [Feb. 3.] 2aw
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has taken letters of administration on the estate of John Fowler, esq. late of Fairfax county, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment as soon as possible, and those who have claims against the estate are desired to make them known to the subscriber, in order that he may be enabled to close his administration.
William Deneale.
Fairfax County, March 8. 12aw8t
VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and FOR SALE BY JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST;
The following Valuable Medicines:
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious 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 intermitting 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 Biliary and Yellow fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Biliary Cholic, Colicstruens, 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 colas 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, headache, siziness, 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 scurvy in the teeth and gums, and for whitening and preserving the teeth. It likewise takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arises from scorbutic 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; Paint 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
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner DULY ANN, Burthen 480 barrels, To any port on this continent, not further northward than NEW YORK. Or to any lawful port in the West Indies. For terms apply to the master on board.
JOHN JACKSON, at the Upper Ferry wharf, d3t
March 26. WANTED TO HIRE, A good House Girl. Apply to the Prim, cr.
March 26. Musical Instrument Manufactory, In Prince, near Water Street, Alexandria.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he still carries on the business of making and repairing Instruments; and has for sale, Piano Fortes, plain and additional key'd Violins, &c. on reasonable terms; also offers his services for tuning and regulating the different Instruments, but thinks proper to inform the public his terms of hiring, so that there may be no misunderstanding hereafter, viz.
 For tuning a Grand Piano Forte, 1 00  do. Harpsichord, 2 00  Itquilling do. 5 00  square Pianos, (imported) 1 50  Do. Do. American manufacture, 1 00  Strings, and other repairs, besides tuning—extra charge. 
If called on to go in the country—additional charge, according to the time and distance. As it is troublesome booking and calling for such work, the subscriber hopes that those that employ him, will not think hard of it, to pay the cash as soon as the job is completed. John Sellers. March 8. awt
Union Cheap Bread Manufactory.
THE subscriber, impressed with a lively sense of gratitude for the liberal patronage he has hitherto experienced from the citizens of Alexandria, begs leave to return his sincere thanks for the same; and respectfully informs the public, that he has commenced business in that commodious and central stand, on Royal Street, lately in the occupancy of Mr. Lowell; where he intends carrying on the Load Bread-Baking business extensively, and flatters himself from his knowledge and experience in the above business, to render general satisfaction. His present size of bread is as follows:—The 20 cent loaf, 5 lbs—10 cent loaf, 2 1/2 lbs—5 cent loaf, 1 1/4 lbs—and the 3 penny loaf 1 lb—made of choice flour fine the v. Edward Lee. March 19. 12aw
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, beauty 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. of this town, or to the subscriber near Patuxent iron-works, Prince George's county, Maryland. John Carlyle Herbert. January 16. 1aw
NOTICE.
TO those who are indebted to the subscriber on account of the concern of Powell and Denney, as well as Denney and Powell, that all who do not pay off their notes or accounts or give their bonds with security, on or before the first day of May next, their notes and accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney indiscriminately.
Mr. LEVEN POWELL, jun. of Middlebury, is authorised to settle and receive the debts due on account of that concern, should any apply there in preference to the subscriber in this place. Edmund Denney. January 30. 1aw
AN ORATION,
This day is Published, By COTTON & STEWART, [Price twelve and a half Cents] AN ORATION, Delivered in the Episcopal Church, on the 22d February, 1806. By Charles F. Mercer: A member of the Washington Society. March 6.
PRINTED DAILY BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN.