Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-10 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
  Broad Cloths,  Irish Linens,    Cassimeres,  Calicoes,    Kerseys,  Threads,    Coatings,  Chintzes,    Halfthicks,  Bedticks,    Fearnaught,  Oznaburgs,    Blankets,  Sewing Silks,    Planes,  Mullin and Mullin    Negro Cottons,  Handkerchiefs,    Worsted and other  India Cottons, &c    Stockings,  &c.  
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
March 9.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY ,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffsils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 8.
SALE POSTPONED.
THE Sale of the LAND conveyed to me, as Trustee for Colin Auld, by John D. Orr, hitherto advertised to take place at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on the first of March next, is postponed by consent of the parties interested, until Tuesday the 15th of that month, when the property will be exposed to Sale at the said Coffee-House for ready money in terms of the Deed of Trust.
EDMUND J. LEE.
Feb. 28.
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON,
A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES,
By the hundred or smaller quantity.
Jan. 19.
Notice
Is hereby given, that an Election for Fifteen DIRECTORS for the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, will be held at the Exchange Coffee House on Wednesday the 16th day of March next.
Thomas Newton, Wm. Pennock, R. E. Lee, Moses Myers, R. Blow, Theo. Armstead, Jno. Granberry.
Norfolk, February 18, F25 d15t
We have received by the Sloop Mary, from Portsmouth,
10 tons Bar Iron,
A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck, A few bds. of excellent Mackerell, A few hhds. N. E. Rum, And a few bales low priced Mullins, which will be sold cheap.
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 23 d
CLOVER SEED,
Warranted of the last crop.
Just received and for Sale by the Subscribers.
A few tierces of fresh CLOVER SEED. RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 28. d
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS
ON THE
Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION.
By Elizabeth Hamilton,
Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philosophers," &c.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery.
*** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscription received by the Publishers
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island
Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES.
Feb. 18. d
Just received, and for Sale,
By Robert and John Gray,
[Price 25 Cents]
Negro Slavery Unjustifiable.
A SERMON.
By ALEX. M c LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York.
Feb. 5. d
Spangled Shoes.
S. CLARK has this day opened an elegant assortment of Ladies Spangled, Kid and Morocco Shoes.
March 1. d
Just Received,
250 Sacks ground Allum Salt, in bags of four bushels each, for sale by WM. HODGSON.
Feb. 26. d
William Hartshorne
Has just received and for sale, One thousand bushels Limington Salt, five pipes old Lisbon Wine, a few barrels Crab Cyder.
March 3. d
PROPOSALS
For Publishing by Subscription,
MODERN GEOGRAPHY.
A DESCRIPTION
OF THE EMPIRES, KINGDOMS, STATES, AND COLONIES,
WITH THE
OCEANS, SEAS, AND ISLES, IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD; Including the most recent discoveries and political alterations, digested on a new plan.
BY JOHN PINKERTON.
THE ASTRONOMICAL INTRO-
DUCTION
BY THE REV. S. VINCE, A. M. F. R. S. And plumian professor of astronomy, and experimental philosophy, in the University of Cambridge.
WITH NUMEROUS MAPS,
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In order to produce an immediate encou- ragement to the undertaking, the sum at which subscribers will receive their books is considerably under that which will be charged to non-subscribers.
Subscribers received by RO- BERT and JOHN GRAY, King-Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen.
Alex. Feb. 28. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by
SAMUEL BISHOP,
(Price 25 Cents.)
PITT & HIS STATUE,
A SATIRICAL POEM.
By Peter Pindar.
Jan. 19. d
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE,
Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS.
Notice.
All persons having claims a- gainst the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'tors. GEO. TRIPLETT, March 1. d
To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse ad- joining R. Newton and Co. and a com- fortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Jan. 18. d
Public Vendue.
WILL POSITIVELY BE SOLD,
On TUESDAY , the 15th inst.
At Philip G. Marsteller's Vendue Store, on a Credit of 60 and 90 days, for ne- gotiable Notes, with approved endors- ers, the following
GOODS, viz.
500 pieces long white Nankeens, first quality, in lots, 500 do. short yellow Nankeens, 1st qua- lity, in lots, 250 lb. red Turkey Cotton, 1st and 2d quality, 25 cattles of sewing Silk, 1st quality, 20 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 4 do. Silk Velvet of different colours, 7 do. superfine Cloth, do. 9 do. Cassimeres, do. 1 do. Welsh Flannels, 2 boxes mens' and boys' Castor Hats, 1 case of Sheetings, in lots, 1 cask of Sewing Twine, 1 bale of Bottle Corks, 10 boxes hollow Glass, consisting of De- canters, quart and pint Tumblers, Wine Glasses, &c. 5 boxes of Beads, handsomely assorted, 2 cases Pearl Necklaces,
An elegant assortment of Gold and Silver Watches,
An elegant assortment of Jewelry, consist- ing of Earbobs, Necklaces, Lock- ets, Breast Pins, Watch Chains, &c. &c.
60 dozen Claret, in boxes, 1st quality, N. B. Bank Discount allowed for Cash.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Auctioneer.
March 9.
Public Vendue.
On Thursday the 17th inst. at 10 o'Clock, will be sold at the House of Mr. Davies, Royal Street, between King and Came- ron Streets,
A variety of elegant
Household & Kitchen Furniture,
CONSISTING OF
Mahogany Side Boards, Dining, Card, and Tea Tables, Mahogany and Windsor Chairs, Looking Glasses, Beds, and Bed- steads, Carpets, &c. &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Vendue Master.
March 9.
A. WILLIS
Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Cramberries and Shelbark Nuts, which he offers for sale at his store on Prince Street.
March 9. d
For Sale,
Ten thousand bushels SALT, Viz.
Turk's Island, Cadiz, Ground Allum and Liverpool.
Ground Allum Salt in sacks of four bu- shels each.
A quantity of Cork Wood,
Boston Beef in bds.
Tongues and Sounds in kegs,
Mould and dip'd Candles by the box,
Herrings by the bbl.
Nova Scotia do. by the box,
A few qr. casks London particular Ma- deira Wine.
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchant's Wharf,
March 9. d3toe3t
Doctor HALL,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the pub- lic, that he will practice Medicine in this town and its immediate vicinity; and that he is now opening an extensive Assortment of Medicine, &c. which he will dispose of either by whole- sale or retail, upon as good terms as they are to be had in this place.
N. B. Medicine Chests (with general directions free) put up on a short notice.
March 9. d

HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE LAST SESSION OF CONGRESS.
Another Session 'has come round,' under what is called the Republican Administration.
This appellation of republicanism was adopted under professions of conforming to its spirit, and under the most liberal promises of exclusive and ardent attachment to the interest of the people, and of devotion to the honor and prosperity of the nation.
Let us take an impartial view of the proceedings of the last session, in order to test the actions of the ruling party with their professions, and the interest of the community.
The first object that strikes our attention is the delay in the attendance of the members. Formerly, when parties were pretty equalled balanced, and when of course, the censure ought to have attached to each, the most trifling delay was made the ground of clamor and complaint against the administration.
Another standing subject of complaint, at the beginning of every session under the former administration, was the tardiness in proceeding to business, by which delay, it was said, that the session was protracted to an unnecessary length, or the most important business postponed.
This is reform with a witness. What were these active, industrious, and patriotic members doing in the intermediate time? Why drawing six dollars a day; and how could they be better employed?
Have they in the course of their legislative duties, reduced their own allowances, or the salaries of the officers of government, of the largeness of which they formerly complained? Or have they continue those in time of peace, which were only intended for the increased expenses arising from the war in Europe?
On the 16th of December, the President sent his message to both houses of Congress. In this message not a word is said of one of the most important occurrences since the existence of the present government—the occlusion of the port of New Orleans, or of the measures pursued in consequence thereof; although in a subsequent message, called for by the House of Representatives, it is stated, that the official intelligence of this event, had reached here on the 6th of December, ten days previous to the message, and that on the 8th, measures were taken to have the proceedings rectified.
a million of our fellow citizens? Yes, a measure on the part of Spain, contrary to existing treaties, so pregnant with evil was not only passed over in the message, but was never communicated to Congress, until formally called for by the House of Representatives.
People may call this republicanism or what they will, but to us it appears, at one of the most direct and gross insults upon the Representatives of the nation, and one of the most palpable breaches of duty ever exhibited.
Whilst a large portion of the message is occupied with a vain, expensive and ridiculous scheme of a Dry Dock, a circumstance so important and interesting as the shutting the port of New Orleans, is entirely unnoticed.
In the President's message, we find the following sentence.
'The cession of the Spanish province of Louisiana to France which took place in the course of the last war, will it carried into effect, make a change in the aspect of our foreign relations, which will doubtless have just weight in any deliberations of the Legislature connected with that subject.'
Here then is the first communication to Congress of this highly important and interesting circumstance, although the cession was made 'in the course of the last war.' And even at this late period, when every mail for twelve months past has brought us intelligence of the preparations of the French to take possession, which event has only been delayed by the embarrassing and distressing situation of St. Domingo, it is only thought worthy of five or six lines in the message, unaccompanied with any documents or detailed information, and communicated in a language and manner, as doubtful whether it was of sufficient importance to attract legislative attention.
On the 4th of January, Mr. Griswold gave notice of a motion which he intended to submit to the house, calling on the President for papers and information concerning the Cession of Louisiana to France, unless the President should deem such information improper to be communicated. Nothing could have been more delicate and respectful.
On the 6th, Mr. Griswold called up his resolution, and to his utter astonishment found it opposed, by the whole weight of democratic influence. This conduct was unaccountable, and baffled every attempt to discover the motives of reason or action. This naturally excited suspicions. The subject was of the highest importance, and called for the deliberation of the Legislature. The president had himself mentioned it, recommended that it should have 'just weight in their deliberations,' and seemed to court advice; and the resolution was expressly limited within the discretion of the Executive. Under these circumstances, would any reasonable man have anticipated a doubt as to the propriety of the call? How could the legislature take any measure to ward off the evils which might otherwise result from the Cession, or how could it have any weight in their deliberation, unless they were furnished by the executive with the necessary information concerning it?
injury, but great good might result from the measure. Notwithstanding these plain simple facts, these cogent reasons, the resolution was rejected. People of America, these are the boasted guardians of your rights, these are the men, into whose hands you have committed your property, your persons, your reputations, and what is still dearer, the honor and independence of your country.
What object could these secret deliberations have in view? What end is answered by it? If it was intended to keep our proceedings from the knowledge of foreigners, this intention was frustrated by so early a disclosure. Besides, there is nothing in them of sufficient importance to excite a moment's attention of any foreign nation.
It is worthy of remark, that those measures of preparation and defence, which have been adopted, weak, timid and ineffectual as they are, appear to have originated rather from a fear of blame or unpopularity, than from a wish to assert our rights.
The resolutions of Mr. Griswold, calling for information respecting the cession of Louisiana, & asserting our rights to the free navigation of the Mississippi, produced the offspring of Mr. Randolph, of which he was delivered with much pain after several days secret labor.
The bills authorizing the president to call out 80,000 Militia, and an appropriation for arsenals on the western waters, grow boasted of as a democratic measures. The session was near its close before any measure of this kind were proposed. Mr. Rofs, unwillingly to leave the country,
during the recess, in this defenceless situation, brought forward his resolutions, which have already been published, and the debate on them commenced in this paper. Then it was and not till then, that the ministerialists, fearful of the effects which this manly and liberal conduct might produce on the people of the United States, and those to the westward in particular, and dreading the conviction which must necessarily follow from the clear and unanswerable arguments of Mr. Rofs and other federal members, then it was, that their resolutions were introduced, as substitutes, still having in view merely to congeal the public mind.
Our limits will not permit us to pursue this interesting subject any further at present. We must likewise decline entering into several other topics at this time, being pressed with other important matter.
NEW-YORK, March 5.
The ship Richmond, captain Rudd, for Hamburgh (in which Mr. Monroe, our Envoy Extraordinary to the French and Spanish governments, takes his passage for Havre) is cleared out, and will sail to-morrow.
Captain Brooks, of the brig Sally, informs us, that he sailed from Havana in company with a French frigate, having 200 blood-hounds on board for Cape Francois; and that a prefect had arrived there from France, and had failed for New Orleans to take immediate possession.
BALTIMORE, March 6.
Arrived last night, Porig olly and Nancy, Brown, 28 days from Aux-Cayes. Sailed from Aux Cayes, 4th Feb. in company with brig Henry, Davis, of Baltimore, for Kingston, who had touched there to try the market.
February 4, Capt. Tiberoon, bearing N. by W. distant 3 leagues, spoke ship Franklin, Butts, from Alexandria, bound to Kingston, out 5 weeks.
No reinforcements had arrived there from France. The Blacks had grown very formidable, and were at one time in possession of Aux-Aurana, but a sortie was made against them and they were obliged to fly with loss.
CHARLESTON. Feb. 23.
LETTER TO THE EDITORS. Camden, 16th February, 1803. About ten days ago we had a high fresh in the river here, which was over most of our low grounds; it subsided till Friday last, at which time it began to rain, and has rained ever since until yesterday evening, when it set in to snowing and continued all night; the snow now lies eighteen inches deep all over our fields and commons, and is still snowing very fast.
Gash given for rags.

NORFOLK, March 4.
The British frigate Boston, capt. Doug- las, anchored in Hampton Roads on Tues- day last from Bermuda. Left there the British squadron under the command of Sir Andrew Mitchell. The Lilly sloop of war was dismasted in a gale of wind on her passage from Halifax, and has put in- to Antigua. The lady of Sir A. Mit- chell, who had gone to Bermuda for the restoration of her health, died a few days before the Boston failed.
Arrived the ship Mary, capt. Bates, from Guadeloupe, last from St. Thomas's, out 15 days.
Arrived the barque America, capt. Wyvill, 30 days from Trinidad.
Arrived the French ship L'Amitie, cap- tain Villeneuve, 25 days from Cape Fran- cois.
The sch'r Parke Farley, capt. Brown, from this port bound to Antigua, found- ered on the 1st of of February, about seven- ty miles to windward of St. Bartholo- mews; they escaped in the boat, and ar- rived at that island.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9.
To the Alexandrian.
Sir,
After six days profound reflection, you have at length made your appearance, and say, that my ill compounded bolus gave you no relief. I am not conversant in medical phrases; neither did I know that my last communication was a bolus. I rather intended it to act upon yourself, and your living friends, in the capacity of mustard—to create a tickling at the nose, but, by no means, to produce a re- volution in the whole system. You with our accounts were settled—agreed, and you may consider this communication as a receipt in full. But I must bestow a ca- ution on you gratis—that is, when you again suspect your opponent of a desire to capitulate, be careful how you let that suspicion escape you, lest you should again find yourself mistaken.
You need entertain no fear, Sir, of be- ing hated by all the dunces and fops, in the event of your writing good sense—if six days reflection, at your time of life, will not produce that effect, you may en- tertain the consoling hope that you are out of danger. The most serious part of my last piece, you think proper to deny— of that I have only to say, my authority was such, that I did not feel myself at liberty to doubt it, neither do I now— but if your conscience is clear I am con- tent. To conclude, Sir, I am not per- sonally your enemy, nor should I have meddled with you, had you not stood forth the advocate of a most obnoxious, unpo- pular, unjust and arbitrary law. I cen- sured that law, and those whose conduct I had reason to believe conducted to its pas- sage—this drew forth your remarks—I replied, and if you have come off fore from the contest the fault is not mine.
Q.
DIED,
On Tuesday evening last Mr. ROBERT MEASE, long a respectable merchant of this town.
His character for probity was so well established, as to command universal con- fidence. To the advantages of being a scholar, a man of reading, and a traveller of observation, were added those of a lively imagination and sprightly disposi- tion. His wit was chaste and fluent, and his mind had been furnished in early life with an inexhaustible store of useful as well as ornamental information. His friendships were disinterested and perma- nent. He had a sympathetic sensibility towards the unfortunate, and a correspond- ent benevolence for their relief—In a word, he was an accomplished gentleman and filled a station in society, which, now that he has left it, will probably long remain a void.
His remains will be interred at the Presbyterian Church, this afternoon, at 4 o'clock.
Communication.
Mr. Printer.—The impotency of democratic malignity was never more strongly exemplified, than in the follow- ing Epigram from the Alexandria Expo- sitor. As it may yet be apocryphal with some, whether the partizans of this
'sect' can be 'belittled,' I have to beg the favor of your printing it in your pa- per to shew how low they can go.
Z
From the Alexandria Expositor.
By a Subscriber.
A N E P I G R A M.
The Macedon hero we're told, Wept when the whole world he'd subdu'd; The philosopher famous and old, Wept the vices and follies he view'd.
John Adams more loudly still wept, As homeward to Braintree he hied, Of office and salary stripped, Like an infant he blubber'd and cried.
On Monday the PRESIDENT of the United States left the City of Washington for Monticello.
List of Appointments made by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Robert F. Cochran of South Carolina, marshal of that district, vice Charles B. Cochran resigned.
Joseph Wood of the North Western Ter- ritory, Register of the land office at Marietta, Vice Peregrine Foster re- signed.
John Lehman, of the same Territory, to be a Commissioner for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons claim- ing lands under John Cleves Symes, vice W. Gorforth resigned.
Daniel Bissell, of the Indiana Territory, Collector for the District of Massiac and inspector of the Revenue for the port of Massiac, vice William Chrioles re- moved.
David Kerr, of the Mississippi Territory, to be judge in that Territory, vice Daniel Felton resigned.
James Anderson, of South Carolina, Com- mercial Agent for the port of Cette in France.
Isaac Cox Barnet, of New Jersey, Com- mercial agent at Antwerp.
Aaron Vale, of New York, Commercial Agent of the United States at L'Orient in France.
Thomas Lovell, of Boston, Commercial Agent at La Rochelle.
Levett Haris, of Pennsylvania, Consul at Rotterdam.
John Martin Baker, of New York, Consul for the Island of Minorca, Ma- jorca and Yvica.
Marian Lemar, of Maryland, Consul for the Island of Madeira.
William Patterson, of New York, Com- mercial Agent at Nantz in France.
William H. Harrison, re-appointed Go- vernor of the Indian Territory, and appointed a commissioner to treat with certain Indians North West of the Ohio.
Thomas T. Davis, of Kentucky, a Judge in the Indiana Territory, vice W. Clarke, deceased.
Jesse Spencer, of Ohio, to be register of the land office at Chillicothe, vice Tho- mas Worthington resigned.
Isaac Illsy jun. of Massachusetts, Col- lector of the district of Portland vice Nathaniel T. Foshee removed.
Isaac Dayton of New York, Surveyor and Inspector of the port of Hudson vice J. C. Ten Broeck removed.
Joel Burt, of New York, Collector and Inspector for the district and port of Oswego.
Thomas Dudley, of North Carolina, Surveyor for the port of Swanborough vice A. Carmalt deceased.
Charles Willing Bard, of Ohio, to be judge of the District of Ohio.
Michael Baldwin of Ohio, to be Attor- ney for the same District.
David Zeigler, of Ohio, to be Marshal of the District of Ohio.
Cato West, of the Mississippi Territory, to be Secretary of the Territory, vice John Steele, whose term has expired.
Zachariah Stevens, of Massachusetts, to be Surveyor and Inspector for the port of Gloucester, vice Samuel Whittmore removed.
Joseph Story of do. to be naval officer for the district of Salem and Beverly, vice W. Pickman, removed.
John Heard, of New Jersey, inspector of the revenue, for the port of Perth Amboy.
William Brewer, of N. Carolina, Survey- or and Inspector for the port of Nixen- ton, vice Hugh Knox, resigned.
Since the rising of the Senate.
Hore Browne Trist, Collector for the dis- trict of Mississippi, vice John F. Car- michael.
We shall soon have a few words to say about a secret cut of two millions of dollars , which are to be employed by Mr. Jefferson and the Extraordinary Mi- nister, Monroe, in some nice speculations with a certain Mr. Buonaparte, and from which, it is most philosophically calculated, immense gain, both of interest and ho- nour, will be derived to these United States. It is expected that the success of this speculation will silence forever all the clamour audaciously raised against the present administration for its econom- ical disposition, so eminently manifested in the careful saving of the people's mo- ney .
The motive for secrecy in this undertak- ing, has been to enable the friends of the peo- ple to surprise the country, some ten or twelve months hence, when Mr. Monroe shall return, with an account of the emi- nently profitable expedition, and thus se- cure to the administration the permanent attachment and confidence of its present supporters, and confound and baffle the ex- cursions of its enemies. This was indeed the plan; but its inventors were so fan- guine in the expectation of success, and so pleased with the idea of a permanent esta- blishment of their power and popularity, that it became impossible to persist in their proposed secrecy, but, of their own free will and choice, revealed the whole scheme; and have thus saved the good people of the country from the unhappy effects which might have ensued from a too sudden excitement of wonder and joy.
(Gaz. U. S.)
From the DAILY ADVERTISER.
The dangers of March.
March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb , is a general adage in the middle States of America. My observa- tions for thirty years have found its truth, though with some exceptions. My mind has also been often struck with the remark that many persons suffer severely from inattention to the character of this month. To faunter about in a summer dress, when the furious north west roars, and spits his icy needles thro' our hands, breasts, sto- machs, backs, is to run head long into the gap of a famished lion! Many disorders are inevitable consequences: not only pleuresies and acute fevers that may quick- ly kill, but colds which begin to under- mine the constitution, and in one two, or several years finish its ruin. Many ladies have died of a consumption which began on some day in March when though guard- ing the arms with a muff, they expose a bare bosom to its rude blast.
March often mingles the quality of li- on and lamb, and by this cruel fraud be- comes the more dangerous. Many of his freaks, have fell under my notice; about the middle of March in 1775, the peach trees were in full bloom; but a dreadful change blasted the spring and suddenly ex- tinguished many human lives. Among the victims was a worthy girl, of a found though plethoric constitution, aged eigh- teen, who died on third day of that dan- gerous inflammatory fever, called in po- pular language by the wrong name of head pleuresy . I attended the funeral, and ne- ver shall forget the scenery exhibited by the mourning of her parents and numerous friends, the drooping blossoms of the orch- ard around the house, the snow upon the frozen ground, and the massive icicles from the eves.
Such changes are dangerous to all ages, and constitutions. They can in some ca- ses produce bilious, putrid, and even ye- low fevers. I am aware of sneers from all the importers of this fiend, and even from the greater part of the believers in its domestic origin. But the night is pas- sing, and the sun of science will before long enlighten all parties. In the mean time let me advise in particular all those who are li- able to diseases of the stomach, liver, spleen, and intestines to avoid stoppage of the per- spiration, and a lexcelses in eating and drinking, because the bad humours collect- ed within the body and becoming more acrid by stagnation, may corrupt the blood and inflame the mentioned viscera, cause a mortal flux, or fatal vomitings, both green, coppery and black. In va- riable climates the diseases of the respective seasons mingle with each other. Our bodily infirmities, like our moral foibles are always in wait for us.
A Swedish Missionary.
Printing in all its variety ex- ecuted at this office.
Public Sale,
For the benefit of the Underwriters.
Will be added to to-morrow's Sales,
Three bales of India Cottons, damaged on board the sloop Hyland, capt. Hand, master.
And immediately after,
Two trunks, consisting of Dimities, Callicoes, Muslins, Kersey- meres, &c. &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 10.
R. & J. GRAY
Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King Street, (Price 25 cents,)
AN ADDRESS
To the Government of the United States, ON THE Cession of Louisiana, To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards: Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cef- sion of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State. March 10. d
Spanish Hides,
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE, By Roberts & Griffith. March 10. 22w4t
JOHN G. LADD
HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the snow Cornelia, and offers for sale, 100 pieces Russia Sheetings, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 52 bolts Russia Canvass, 2 bales fine Oznaburgs, 2 do. brown Rolls, 1 do., 1 do. white do., 1 box Platisillas, 1 do. narrow Linens, 5 ton Russia clean Hemp, 2 do. Cordage assorted, 50 boxes Castile Soap, 100 do. brown Soap, 50 do. Spermaceti Candles, 10 casks Spermaceti Whale Oil, 20 do. Tanners' brown do. 6 bales of Glue, 16 Feather Beds with Bolsters and Pillows, 10 chests Hyson Tea, 11 hhds. Molasses, 100 casks fresh Lime, 2 bks. and 3 boxes Ladies fine fancy coloured Shoes, very cheap. March 10. d
Ferry.
The subscribers beg leave once more to inform the Public, that they have provided good and sufficient BOATS, for the purpose of conveying both men and horses from their FERRY, as established by law, from Alexander's Island, to the Commissioner's Wharf, City of Washing- ton. They hope to meet with encou- ragement, as it has been a very expensive undertaking; they pledge their words that the public shall meet with no delay, weather permitting.
W. H. WASHINGTON, PHILIP ALEXANDER.
March 10.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Alexander & Allison, comp. against
Jacob Harman & W. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis, Wm. Mitchell & Robert Brown Jameson.
In Chancery.
This suit abates as to the plain- tiff Alexander; and the defendants Harman and Davis, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman and Davis are not inhabi- tants of this district, on motion of said complain- ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Harman and Davis, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter their appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Wm. Mitchell and Robert Brown Jameson do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendants Harman and Davis, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public new papers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.]
A copy,
Test.
March 10.
G. DENFALE. 12w2m Clerk.

FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
JOHN G. LADD, Has on hand, at his Ware-House, Prince Street Wharf, the following articles, which he offers by wholesale very cheap for cash or a short credit:
Loaf and brown Sugars, Havanna white, do. A few boxes India Sugars, Coffee and Cotton, West-India and New-England Rum, Boston Beef, Mackerel, Shad and Herrings, Pickled Codfish, dried, Mould and dipt Candles, Castile and common Soap, Cheese, Seal Leather, Barr Iron, flat and square, Cordage, of all sizes, sewing Twine, Coarse and fine Salt, Salt Petre, Sweet Oil, Spermaceti do. for lamps, & Tanners Oil, Allum, (Copperas, and Brimstone, Gun Powder, Poland Starch, Pearl ashes, Pepper Cassia, 50 lb. fresh Nutmegs, A few boxes Olives and Capers, Writing Paper, and a few Paper Hangings,
Shoes of all sorts, 50 lb. sewing Silks, Window Glass, Tumblers and other glass ware, Cotton Yarn, Russia Sheetings, Revers Duck, 1 case Bandanno Handkerchiefs, A few bales India, do. Cottons, of different qualities, 1 box Irish Linens, Bed cords, leading lines, &c. Cotton, Wool, and Playing Cards, 100 boxes Chocolate, 20 casks 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 20d. flat point nails, 100 tons Plaster Paris, A few coarse Woolens, Men's fire and coarse Hats, Tea Table sets of China, Some Lyngumvitz, Holland Gin, of an excellent quality, A few pipes best Cogniac Brandy, Cordials in barrels, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, and best Claret, Raisins in boxes, best Spanish Segars, Imperial, Hylon, Young Hylon, & Hylon Shulang, A few thousand feet of Ash Plank suitable for Carriage Makers.
ALSO, Dearborn's Truly Just Patent Balance to weigh with great facility, from ounce to tons. N. B. Those gentlemen who bespeak Balances are now respectfully informed that they are ready. Feb. 28. d
Shute's Circulating Library, PRINCE STREET, Opposite Mr. Hodgson's ALEXANDRIA.
A Variety of New Publications have lately been added to the Library, including some new productions, received by the late arrivals.
Miscellaneous. Macartney's Embassy to China, American Herbal, Locke's Essays, Contea's Confessions, Baron Munchausen, Wieland's Proteus, Temple of Genius, &c.
Novels and Romances. Splendid Misery, Raymond and his Three Wives, Two Emily's, Gothic Ruin, Rosella, Emmeline, Miser and his Family, Janthe, Augusta Denbeigh, Emma Derville, Natural Son, Perplexed Lovers, Anna Sommerville, Fitzherbert, Rival Mothers, Runaway, Emma Corbett, Accusing Spirit, Who's the Murderer, Spirit of the Elbe, My Uncle Thomas, Infernal Quixote, Richard Coeur de Lion, Eliza Powell, Carpenter's Daughter, Gabrielle, Phebe, Leonora, &c.
The Proprietor finds it necessary to request an exact observance of the conditions, particularly those which relate to the loosing or damage of books, or keeping beyond the time allowed.
Terms as usual. March 7. 2aw34
To Let, A 2 story frame HOUSE situate on Fairfax Street, next door to Dr. Kennedy's, lately occupied by Mr. Jenkins. For terms apply to GEO. CORVELL. March 5. eo3t
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Thomas Fitzpatrick to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to John Dunlop and Samuel Craig, on the first Monday in April, will be exposed to sale at public auction, on the premises, One half Cash and the other half in six months,
A piece of GROUND lying upon the north side of Duke Street and to the eastward of St. Asaph Street, fronting about 12 feet upon Duke Street and running back 100 feet to a 10 feet alley (subject to an annual ground rent of sixteen silver dollars) upon which is erected a frame dwelling house, now in the occupation of Mr. Christopher Kemp.
THOS. IRWIN. Also, On the same day, and on the same terms, A Lot of Ground situate on the east side of St. Asaph's Street and northward of Duke Street, 22 feet 3 inches front, and 100 feet deep (subject to a ground rent of 25 dollars per annum) on which is a small frame building. March 7. 22w
The Ship Governor Strong, will sail in 15 days for Falmouth; for passage only (having excellent accommodations) apply to A. HENDERSON & Co. The Governor Strong is intended to be an early Fall Ship from Liverpool. March 8. eo3t
For Falmouth & a Market The American Ship GEORGE & MARY, expected here to receive a cargo of Tobacco in a few days. The usual advances will be made on consignments by this ship to Thomas Middleton and Co. London; but early application must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged. R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Who have just received from Madeira, by the ship Courier , via Norfolk, A few pipes London particular WINE, which they will sell at a low price. They have also on hand, Dry Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Raisins in jars and boxes, Almonds in bags, and London Porter in casks. Jan. 27. eo
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER, Have for Sale, 14 Hhds. first quality, Mufevado Sugar, 25 Bds. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bolls coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine, And a general assortment of GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo.
DENTISTRY. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria are respectfully informed, that T. BRUFF, Dentist, is preparing to pay them a visit. Those who wish to employ him are requested to forward their applications, under seal, to this office, that he may receive them on his arrival, and attend the applicants in their turn. Having settled in Washington City, he cannot be long absent from his customers there, and means to attend only such as make timely application. He will furnish customers with the best dentifrice and excellent brushes. Those afflicted with the scurvey, may find speedy and permanent relief. March 1. eo7t
Notice. Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 10th of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Red Hill, the Plantation of Geo. Hunter, dec'd. Fifteen likely NEGROES , consisting of Men, Lads, Women and Children, the property of the said deceased, at a credit of nine months, the purchasers giving bonds and approved security on the day of sale, at which time the property will be delivered. GEORGE BEARD, Administrator.
Some purchasers at the last sale of the 29th Nov. not having complied with the terms thereof, the articles they purchased will again be sold, if not bonded before the day of this sale. Fairfax County, Feb. 15. eo4ds Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co. Have just received, and offer for Sale, at their store on the corner of Prince and Water streets, A general assortment of ladies, gentlemen, misses, boys and children's SHOES, of almost every description; large coarse shoes and boots for fishermen. Also,
Geneva in pipes, N. E. Rum in bbls. Mackerel in do. No. 1 & 2 Beef and Pork, (Boston Inspection,) Mould and dipp'd Candles, A few doz. Sitters and Sugar boxes, N. E. Plank, Fresh Rhode Island Lime, James River manufactured Tobacco in kegs, James River Coal, suitable for Smith's work, Also, on board the sloop Hannah , at Harper's Wharf,
A cargo of coarse SALT, suitable for the fishery. Any gentleman wishing to purchase, will find an allowance by taking it from on board. Cash given for Indian Corn. March 4. eo4t
ADAM LYNN Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japanned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns, CONSISTING OF Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear-Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pear Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japanned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulets; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purse, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.
He has also for Sale, Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles. He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern. Nov. 24. d3geo4t
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on hand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
NOTICE. Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter,
A tract of LAND in the county of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Triplett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be required. JONAH THOMPSON, BENJ. COMEGYS, JACOB HOFFMAN. Jan. 18. eo4ds
TO LET, A CONVENIENT Two Story HOUSE , With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses, &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre. The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particular enquiry of the Printer. Jan. 14. eo
Notice. ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Nocton Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria.
ALSO, To LEASE or RENT, (Upon moderate terms,) Two or three good Fisheries, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, between Alexandria and Broad Creek. Apply as above, or to Benjamin Dulany, Esq. Bellemont, near the premises. Feb. 18. eo
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Columbus Streets. They will be sold separate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years; Apply to THOMAS PATTEN, Dec. 29. eo
William Hartshorne HAS FOR SALE, A HOUSE & LOT on Water Street, adjoining on the North side of Major Muncaster's; a LOT on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes' Street, near which is a pump from which good water is had. Also, three LOTS on Prince Street, joining Stewart's cabinet work-shop. For this property Marine Shares at par will be taken.
About 100 bushels good Oats Seed, for Cash, may be had at his Mill. For Sale or Rent, A BRICK HOUSE next door to Bennett and Watts' in King Street. Possession may be had on the first of the 5th Month next. 2d mo. 12. eo
Notice. The subscribers being appointed assignees of the estate and effects of ISAAC M'PHERSON , late of Prince William County, a Bankrupt, give notice, to all persons indebted to the said Isaac M'Pherston, or who have any of his effects, not to pay or deliver the same to any person, other than the subscribers, or such as shall be duly authorized by them. BENJAMIN BOTTS, TIMOTHY BRUNDIGE. Dumfries, March 2. eo12t
Dividend. The Commissioners named and authorised in and by a commission of bankruptcy, awarded and issued forth against James Gillies , of the town of Alexandria, intend to meet on Monday the 18th day of April next at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the House of Peter Heiskell in said Town, in order to make a Dividend of the Estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts under the said Commission, are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend. JOHN M'IVER, Assignee. March 3. 2aw 104
Tan Bark Wanted. THE subscribers want to purchase a large quantity of Tan Bark, for which they will give a generous price, if delivered in good order. EZRA KINSEY and Co. AND ISAAC SHREVE. FOR SALE, Spanish Hides, Tanners' Oil, and Hatters' Wool. EZRA KINSEY and Co. Feb. 5. 1aw8t
To Rent, For one or more Years, A STORE HOUSE situated at Fairfax Court House, which, from the great resort of people, is thought to be a very good stand for a Retail Store. For terms apply to Mr. John Ratcliff, living at the place, or the subscriber. RICH'D. RATCLIFF. Feb. 2. 2aw
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