Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-07-21 00:00:00

Alexandria Advertiser  AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1802. [No. 499.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY , at ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds and bhs. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tierces and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS , —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kerfimeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Mullin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master. July 20
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY next, at ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction Room,
4th proof Jamaica Rum in hogheads, Holland Gin in pipes and bhs. New-England Rum in bhs. Port Wine in quarter casks, Lisbon Wine in pipes, Molasses in hds. Sugar in bhs. Soap Candles and } in boxes, Chocolate } Pepper in bags, Castor Oil in bottles, Fig Blue in kegs.
Together with a large quantity of DRY GOODS ,
Among which are Chintzes and Calicoes, Sprig'd, lappet, jaconet and book muslins and muslin shawls, White and coloured Marseilles and muslinets, Linen and cotton checks, Bandannoes, flags and chequered silk handkerchiefs, Large and small fans, Irish and German linens, Mens and Womens' faddles, A quantity of mens' and womens' shoes. THOMAS MOORE, Auctioneer. July 21
NOTICE,
Whereas Certificates for Forty SHARES MARINE STOCK, as at foot described, have been either lost, mislaid or stolen.
NOTICE is hereby given that all transfer of said stock is stopped with the Marine Insurance Company, and application is made for a renewal of said Certificates, of which all persons will be pleased to take notice.
WILLIAM HODGSON, Attorney for ARTHUR JONES.
Numbers and description of the Certificates. 4283 at 4302 inclusive | Issued in the name of Joseph Cary. 4283 at 4282 ditto. | Issued in the name of Joseph Baynes Noble, and by those gentlemen respectively transferred to Mr. Arthur Jones, in whose name they at present stand. June 29. d
TO LET,
A convenient two story frame house and store, on King-street, next door to Mr. Koone's tavern. Possession may be had the 1st of July next, apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. June 29. d
FOR HAVRE,
The fine new ship RICHMOND , 50 to 100 Hds. will be taken on freight, to address of Messrs. Collow, Freres, Carmichael, & Co. if early application is made.
For freight or passage, apply to Captain Rudd, or
A. HENDERSON & Co. Capt. Rudd will pay no debts contracted by any of his crew. For sale Bills on Paris, payable in London, and on London direct.
A. H. & Co. d July 15.
For Freight or Charter,
THE BRITISH BRIG HANNAH , now ready to take in a cargo. —She carries about 1300 barrels. Apply to R. T. HOOE & Co.
Who have received by the above brig from London, a great variety of
HARD WARE,
assorted in cases and casks, Gilt and plated Furniture in do. Looking Glasses of different sizes, White Lead and Paints of different colors, ground in oil, And a quantity of best LONDON PORTER and BROWN STOUT. July 10. d
NOTICE.
THE SHIP WILLIAM & JOHN ; THOMAS WOODHOUSE master; about two years old, built in this place by Mr. John Hunter, a fine strong well built, fast sailing vessel. —(no accident happening) is intended to be in London to bring out the Spring Goods; will sail as soon from London as any vessel from that port for the United States, and intended a constant trader.
JAMES WILSON. JOHN WILSON. N. B. Any Tobacco consigned to Messrs. James and John Wilson, London, the usual advance will be made, upon application to
JAMES WILSON. d r m July 3.
NOTICE.
During my absence, Mr. Jas. Towers is empowered to transact the business of Alexander Henderson, & Co. grant acquittals to the debtors of Glasford & Henderson of Glasgow, and to attend to my private concerns.
ALEXANDER HENDERSON. For A. H. & Co. and as attorney in fact for G. & H. July 19. d 3t
The subscriber returns his sincere thanks to the public for past favors and respectfully solicits a continuance.
He has now on hand and offers for sale at his store in Prince-Street. Holland gin, French brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Cherry bounce, made in the year 1800; Green Coffee, Teas, Loaf and brown sugars, Crockery ware, &c.
Also, quantity of fresh Lisbon Lemons and Limes, Soft shelled almonds, Filberts, prunes, olives, capers, Tamarinds, fresh sallad oil, Excellent New-York cheese, And salt-petred bacon, direct from Smithfield.
THOMAS SIMMS. d June 19.
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office. July 14. d
NOTICE.
You that have accustomed yourselves for some time past, to getting over my fences and treading down my wheat and other grain, and more especially to such as are in the habit of getting into my garden, and orchard on Hunting Creek, and stealing therefrom my fruit and vegetables; I forwarn you, that you will be brought to disgrace and punishment before a court of justice, if you do not desist. R. T. HOOE. July 2. d
Notice is hereby given,
To the stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that a dividend of four and a half per cent. on the capital stock of said Bank is this day declared; which will be ready to be paid to them or their legal representatives on Thursday next the 8th instam.
By order of the President and Directors, GARDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. July 5. d 4w
FOR SALE
On the 16th day of August next, at Red House, in Prince William county, by the Trustees of the late Gen. Nelson.
About 3000 acres of LAND, lying in the counties of Prince William and Loudoun, near the said Red House. Terms of payment as follow. One fourth part of the purchase money to be paid on the first day of January, 1803, and the other three fourth parts thereof to be paid at three subsequent annual payments. —Bonds, with approved security, to be given by the purchasers at the time of sale, and interest thereon to be paid at the rate of six per cent. from the first day January, 1803. If the first payment of the purchase money be not punctually made, the land to be again exposed to sale, by the subscribers for ready money; if the land should not then sell for the full amount of the said purchase money, the purchaser or purchasers to be accountable upon their bonds for the deficiency. If the first payment be punctually made, title will be given to the purchasers, and deeds of trust must be executed by them for securing the future payments, which deeds of trust will be acted upon, and the lands exposed to sale for ready money, by the trustees, for the full amount of the whole bonds, by virtue of the deeds of trust, if any one of the future annual payments be not punctually made.
The lands will be laid off in lots to suit purchasers, who will have the right of feeding them after the 20th day of August next.
NATHANIEL BURWELL, THOMAS NELSON, jun. Surviving Trustees of Gen. Thomas Nelson, deceased. June 14. d d f
JUST RECEIVED
From Philadelphia and Baltimore, and for sale at the subscriber's store, in Prince Street, the following articles: Holland gin, French brandy, Jamaica spirits, cherry bounce one year old, and an assortment of liquors, Best fresh teas, coffee, Loaf and brown sugar, First quality Spanish segars, Best English cheese, Excellent soft shelled almonds, Box and jar raisins fresh and nice, Excellent prunes, Anchovies of the last importation, Olives of ditto, Best sallad oil, Mustard, pepper, and brandy fruits, Best fresh lime juice by the bottle, Market, cane and work baskets, Philadelphia cedar ware, Glass ware of different kinds, Cavendish tobacco. Together with a general assortment of Crockery Ware, and a number of other articles. ABEL WILLIS. July 14. d
Public Sale.
On Thursday next at 11 o'clock A. M. will be sold at the house of Mr. G. WRIGHT, Prince-Street, a quantity of
Elegant Furniture, consisting of side boards, tables, secretary and book cases, settees, chairs, glasses, &c. &c. And immediately after an ELEGANT CARRIAGE , with PLATED HARNESS, and one pair of
HANDSOME HORSES , at a credit of 6 months for an approved negotiable note. P. G. MARSTELLER, v. m. July 19.
Wanted, A FEMALE SERVANT, One who understands cooking and washing. —Apply to the Printer. July 20. d
PUBLIC NOTICE.
The Justices of the Peace for Alexandria county, district of Columbia, are required to meet at the court-house in Alexandria, on the 23d instant, in order to close the accounts for last year, and for sundry other purposes. July 20. d 3t
SPRING GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY Has received per the Paul Seiman, via Baltimore, and Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London,
A supply of suitable GOODS for the season, which are now opening and will be sold low by the package or piece, and he is in daily expectation of receiving further supplies.
N. B. He has also for sale, China in boxes and Sadlery. May 19. d
ADVERTISEMENT.
By virtue of a deed of trust, from Bernard Ghequier to the subscriber to secure Korn & Wisemiller, as indorsers of certain notes drawn by the said Bernard Ghequier, negotiable at the bank of Alexandria, and there discounted for his accommodation,
On the fifth day of August next will be exposed to sale, for ready money, upon the premises
A LOT OF GROUND , with several valuable improvements thereon, lying on the east side of Fairfax-Street, between King and Prince streets, in the town of Alexandria; fronting 23 feet upon Fairfax-Street and running back eighty feet.
JOHN THOMAS RICKETTS. July 17. d d f
FOR SALE.
A STOUT, healthy Negro Woman, well calculated for a House servant or to work on a farm. Enquire of the Printer. July 14. d
NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an annual meeting of the Stockholders of the POTO-MACK COMPANY will be held at Gadby's Tavern, in Alexandria, on Monday the 2d day of August next, as by law directed; to elect a President and Directors for the ensuing year, when the Treasurer's account of disbursements since the last annual meeting will be laid before them.
By order of the President and Directors, JOSEPH CARLETON, Treasurer. George-Town, July 13. d
FOR SALE,
About 1100 bushels Liverpool fine Salt, 300 do. Lisbon. WM. HODGSON. May 19. d

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MAY 1, 1802.
Debate on the motion to 'recommit the report of the Committee of Investigation.'
M. NICHOLSON had very little inclination at this time, to enter into an explanation of this subject, which had been so misunderstood by the gentleman just up, on account of indisposition, nor was he very anxiously opposed to the recommitment, but he could perceive not a shadow of reason why the report should be recommit-
ted. The gentleman had grounded his motion upon the opinion, that all the necessary facts had not been stated. It was, to be sure, a very late period of the session and the discussion would therefore consume most precious time; but notwithstanding that, if it should appear that any material facts had been suppressed, there would be ground for recommitting the report. He should therefore think it necessary to test the grounds advanced, to prove the necessity of the recommitment.
First. It was first stated in favor of the motion, that the expence attending the removal of the government was a duly authorised expence, because it had been passed by the accounting officers of the treasury. But the real question is, were those accounting officers authorised to pass the account? In the examination of this question, the committee referred to the act of 90, Sect. 6, in which are, these words, 'And all offices attached to the said seat of government shall accordingly be removed thereunto (Washington) to such respective holders.' The question which occupied the committee was, what expences occupied the committee intended to cover. In recurring to the documents, the committee found that 15,000 dollars and odd was paid for removing the furniture of the offices, &c. This the committee did not think an unauthorised expence, because the law empowered it. The books, furniture, records, papers, &c. of the officers of the president, they thought the law authorised the removal of, but the committee could see no authority for paying 32,000 dollars for the removal of the heads of departments, their furniture, their clerks and their families and furniture; they could see no reason, for paying to the clerks, &c. for their broken glass and China, their tavern expenses, and what is called their dead house rent in Philadelphia. The committee saw no reason, for saying these accounts were passed at the offices of the accounting officers; because it must be well known, that no account, could be paid until it had been so passed. The only question which occupied the committee was to enquire whether the money so paid was duly authorised. Whether, for instance one officer breaking a looking-glass—another a piece of China &c. Another receive his house rent—Another gets his expences paid to come here to look after a house, and his tavern expences while here—were the expences within the meaning of the law above quoted. 'Facts of these kind, appearing to the view of the committee, they were bound to express an opinion upon them, for they did not think the accounts were legally passed. The law merely authorised the necessary expence for removing the public offices; it did not authorise the secretary of the treasury to be paid five hundred dollars for the removal of his family and furniture, nor the secretary of war seven hundred dollars—Several others also received as much as 500 dollars, and thence, from the heads of the departments, down to the clerks to 50 dollars. The committee did not mean to implicate the characters of these gentlemen, for receiving the public money, but they consider it their duty to disclose facts, and to declare that they did not believe the expenditure legally authorised.'
The second observation the gentleman made, was, from that part of the report, which states that an unsettled balance of four millions in the war department, and of three millions in the navy department, remains. He says, it was the duty of the committee, to have stated, that almost the whole of those sums had been received, although unsettled. If the house will examine the documents accompanying his report, they will find that the sums paid into the treasury from this large sum, have actually been passed to the credit of the
departments. This the committee thought sufficient, because any man who would give himself the trouble to examine, would find that much has been settled. But the committee could not say with precision how much, because the period of the session, was such as to prevent them from passing through such voluminous accounts. It would have been an extremely laborious and tedious undertaking, and therefore the committee were obliged to report briefly. The committee could not examine particularly into the items, nor form any comparison whereby to prove their accuracy or inaccuracy; they were obliged to take it for granted, that those things were all right. They reported agreeable to the mode of doing business in the treasury department. Until the accounts of any individual is finally closed, let him be indebted ever so little, he is considered, in the treasury books, a debtor for the whole of his account. In this way, the committee reported, and accompanied the document with marginal notes, exhibiting where the accounts have been rendered and partially settled.
As to the navy yards, the committee having been appointed, "to report whether monies drawn from the treasury, have been faithfully applied to the objects for which they were appropriated, and whether the same have been regularly accounted for;" and knowing that six navy yards had been purchased, very naturally enquired under what authority these purchases had been made, and how they were paid for. They referred to the law authorizing the building of six seventy four and six sloops of war. The committee submitted an enquiry (Mr. Stoddert,) directing him to inform the committee as to the purchase. Mr. Stoddert answered, That a law had passed, appropriating one million of dollars for building the seventy four's and sloops of war, and that fifty thousand dollars, were also appropriated for two dock yards; and also that two hundred thousand dollars, was appropriated for the purchase of timber or land clothed therewith; and that he thought himself authorized to purchase six navy yards, whereon to build the seventy four's. To these several laws, the committee referred, for the authority under which the secretary acted, but they could find no such authority: they could find no other, than authority to purchase two dock yards, wherein to repair the ships. Now although not stated in the report there is very good reason to believe that the 50,000 dollars never was laid out upon the two dock yards but that this sum was cast into the surplus fund. Whether Mr. Stoddert's opinion was correct or not, that it would be more economical to build the 74's in public yards than in private yards at rent, the committee were not appointed to enquire: it was their business to say whether he was authorized to act so, let his private opinion be what it might. The committee were clearly of opinion, that he was not authorized to take money appropriated for one purpose, and make use of it for another.
As to the reason, why the gentleman wishes the report recommitting; to wit, to insert Mr. Stoddert's answer with the report, it is true a motion for the insertion was made. But the committee tho't that letter was addressed to them, and not to the house; that it was to inform their minds so as to enable them to make the report. They paid due attention to the reasoning of the letter, but it did not convince them that Mr. S. acted authoritatively. Mr. Stoddert's reasoning upon the subject, could not form a part of the report; the committee were called upon to form an opinion, and not to substitute that of any individual. They were to enquire whether monies appropriated were used to the purposes for which they were appropriated. They, thought it was not, because it was appropriated to build ships, and to purchase land with timber on it, or timber alone. The question then is, whether six navy yards, are six seventy four gun ships, and whether six sloops of war are lands with timber growing on it or not. If Mr. Stoddert's reasoning had been adopted by the committee, it would have become their reasoning, and except it should be theirs, it would have had no business in the report. If a disposition of vindication could have been admitted, Mr. Stoddert might have been permitted, to have appeared with council before the committee, but facts alone were required and facts the committee state. Ships had been built for the public before, but the idea never was entertained to build docks for
them. No measure different from those taken in the building of the frigates, except legal authority ought to have been taken with the seventy fours.
The military arsenal at Philadelphia, the gentleman said, was built to keep the stores in with more safety, than they could be kept in private stores, in the neighborhood of which frequently fires occurred. All this might be truth, but if these were facts, Mr. Nicholson, would ask, why were not congress applied to, to say whether they would take the risk, or whether build stores, for the more safe deposit of the public stores? But the money which built this military arsenal, or laboratory (more properly) he believed it would be found was taken from the Quarter Masters department. Now was it ever tho't that this fund should supply resources to build a laboratory? Was the Quarter Master's department ever appropriated to, for other than the purposes expressed or intended? No laboratory can be built, but by the authority of the state where erected, but where is the state authority or where the appropriated fund for this purpose. Upon examination, the committee could see no authority to appropriate or apply public money for this purpose, and yet they found, that one hundred and thirty five thousand dollars, were taken from the Quarter Master's department this military arsenal! The committee could see no authority for the expence, and that fact they have stated.
As to the resignation of Mr. M'Henry, whether voluntary or at the request of the president, the committee saw no reason why the government should provide the house for Mr. M'Henry at Georgetown. It might be supposed that neither that officer nor his friends, would have thanked the committee for reporting any reasons, which might have caused his removal from office: They had nothing to do with it, having no document upon the subject.
The account of Mr. Tracy is next vindicated, and all the gentleman appears to regret here, is that Mr. Dawson's account is not inserted in the report. One general answer might be given to this. It was believed by a majority of the committee that Mr. Tracy did receive money from the treasury improperly, but it never has been suggested that Mr. Dawson did so, and therefore, there is no comparison of the cases. Nay, it was said by the gentleman himself, (Mr. Griswold) that he did not blame Mr. Dawson. The committee saw a most material distinction in the cases. At the time of Mr. Tracy's appointment, he was a member of the Senate of the United States. At the time of Mr. Dawson's appointment, he was a member of neither branch. Mr. Dawson received his warrant of appointment sometime in March, but he was not elected to fill a seat in this house, till the end of April, and then he was on his mission. His functions of member of congress had ceased before his appointment, and his appointment took place before his re-election. Again, Mr. Dawson received no pay after some time in October last, which was some months before the sitting of the house. On the contrary, Mr. Tracy received his pay of officer, or agent, or whatever he was, for seventeen days after the sitting of the senate, so that he was paid as a member of the senate, and as an officer at the same time. The committee could not discover the cases as parallel to each other, and therefore did not insert the case of Mr. Dawson, which was moved by the minority.
Several other cases were also mentioned—Those of Mr. Sheaffe, Mr. Muhlenberg Mr. Stone, but whether they were as represented or not, they were not brought into the view of the committee, otherwise there would have been an enquiry.
Mr. GRISWOLD.—I did not mention the case of General Muhlenburg, nor did I charge the other gentlemen with improper conduct: I believe they were strictly warranted to act as they did. I merely stated the reference for the purpose of shewing that Mr. Tracy was entitled to the recompensation he received, or travel as well as the others because it has been a long standing rule of the Senate to allow the travel in such cases. It is not our province therefore to object to it: respecting the decision of the Senate, I wish not to oppose it. And being no uncommon case there is no necessity to bring up that of Mr. Tracy, whom I consider entitled to his travel, both as an agent and as a senator.
Mr. NICHOLSON observed that not being brought before the committee, and he not having heard of the case till this day,
it could not be a reason why the report should be recommitting.
The case of the navy yard at this place, was brought before the committee: It was the request of the minority that the case should be enquired into. The committee sent to request the secretary of the navy, to say by what authority the store house had been erected here or from what fund it was paid. The answer was, that the store house, had been erected out of a fund granted in February, eighteen hundred and one, for completing the seventy fours the navy yards and the docks. The ships had been ordered to be laid up at this place, and the navy yard purchased. When the present secretary of the navy came into office, he found that as a navy yard was to be completed here, and as sails, rigging, and other naval stores must be kept here, and finding that one store was already built, and another begun here, it would be most prudent to compleat that store house, as a necessary appendage to a navy yard, where shipping would be sent for repairs. To this none of the gentlemen objected but rather approved, and this is surely a purpose to which the money was appropriated. Whether the other applications are or not, is for the house to decide: The committee have stated the facts.
(To be continued.)
LONDON, May 20.
FRENCH REPUBLICANISM!
The registers which have been opened in France, for deciding whether Bonaparte shall be consul for life, are said to be filling very fast; and that the vote will be almost unanimous. It has been proposed to add the further question "shall BONAPARTE have the right of NOMINATING HIS SUCCESSOR?" This too would probably pass in the affirmative, and almost any thing else, among French freemen. Carnot voted against Bonaparte, and added, "I have signed my own proscription." He was urged by some friends to erase this addition, but firmly refused. Fearing the consequence, they opened a new register and omitted his name.
"On, step by step, he went!" The transition from appointing Bonaparte Chief Consul for life, to the giving him the privilege of nominating his successor, was not difficult. Few, therefore, will be surprised to hear, that a proposition has been made to add this privilege to the vote now under the consideration of the people. This proposition has not originated with the Tribune, the Legislative Body or the Senate, but has been to the made prefect of the department of the Seine by the twelve mayors of Paris. The prefect has adroitly answered that, though he can only order the literal execution of the orders given by government, yet "that nothing prevents the citizens from spontaneously expressing their wish to decide on this subject, at the same time that they decide on the question proposed by the decree of the Consuls." He adds, that amongst the votes received since the 22d, at the Secretaries of Prefecture, a great number have been given in with the amendment which forms the object of your proposition. The same freedom may be left to the voters who shall present themselves to the present Secretaries of the several Mayoralities."
May 21.
Translation of a hand-bill distributed the 13th May, throughout Paris:
"My opinion upon the Recompence due to Bonaparte."
"It is proposed to the French people to nominate Bonaparte Consul for life? Has the importance of the services which he has rendered us been well considered, and is this recompence sufficient? Is it not the interest of every Frenchman to prevent the return of Revolutionary sufferings, to annihilate anarchy forever, and to avoid, in future, the intrigues of those partisans who promote and excite re-elections? When a state without a constitution is only governed by the caprices of its Kings, hereditary right may be dangerous; but when a government, equally wise and powerful, is organized; when a man, equally extraordinary and surprising compels it to be respected and esteemed; when the whole world unanimously acknowledge his rights to the Sovereign Power, is not the rights of inheritance necessary, and ought not the gratitude of the French to fix it in the family of the Hero! In short, is not France upon recovering its ancient limits, sufficiently extensive to honor herself with the title of Empire? And where, in the pages of history, shall we find an Emperor sufficiently magnanimous to be compared with the Titus who governs her? I submit these questions to my countrymen—they induce me to express my own wish. I desire that the French people may proclaim Napoleon Bonaparte first Emperor of the Gauls, and fix in his family the he-

editary power, upon re-establishing the Salic Laws. "Bonneville Ayrail, (Signed) Chief of Battalion of the 14th of the Line."
EXTRACT OF A LETTER.—PARIS. "The business of voting, in consequence of the appeal to the people, goes on with great alacrity. From the information which I have collected and compared, I think I may fairly say, that seven out of ten votes for the Consulate for life, have also voted as an amendment, "that Bonaparte shall be employed to chase his successors." There is only one abatement which presents itself to this general likelihood of success; and this arises from the high price of bread, which is now in Paris at six sous the pound. It is supposed that, from this circumstance, Bonaparte will lose 60,000 votes in Paris alone. The bill relative to the customs, now the tribunate, is preparatory to the establishment of some regulations for permitting the importation of English manufactures."
FLORENCE, May 10. Yesterday arrived in this city, on his return from Naples, Gen. Murat; the same day Gen. Rivaud, also arrived from Leghorn; the latter commands the garrison of that place. This day their Majesties who are at Poggio Cajano, gave a grand dinner to Gen. Murat, at which were present, Gen. Rivaud, the Minister of State, the Corps Diplomatic, with several illustrious personages, among others, Cardinal Ruffo.
PARIS, May 17. Extract of a letter. "My last letter informed you that measures of the first importance, which I had some time intimated, were about to be carried into immediate effect; that it was not only certain that Bonaparte would be appointed consul for life, but that it was also in contemplation to superadd a privilege unexpected by the great mass of the nation, by empowering him to nominate his successor! It was not on light grounds, you may rest assured, that I stated a business of so much magnitude, and which has for its tendency to alter the nature of the government, by making the first magistrate hereditary, instead of elective. I intimated also, what sort of reception this proposition was likely to meet with when made. The following official papers, which I hasten to send by a friend who travels post, will amply support and confirm all that I have suggested."
The Mayors of the Commune of Paris to the Prefect of the department of the Seine. Paris, 22 Floreal.
Citizen Prefect, Placed as we are near to the people of Paris by our daily functions—being every day the immediate depositaries of their sentiments of affection for the person of the first consul, and of their wishes and anxiety for the stability and perpetuity of a government which has brought back their happiness; it belongs particularly to us to satisfy our consciences, to do what is expected from us by our fellow citizens, and what we owe to the public weal, by stating our unanimous conviction, that the question proposed by the act of the government on the 30th Floreal, does not completely meet the wishes of the people of Paris. Since it is true, "that when consulted on their dearest interests, the people should know no other limit than those very interests," we demand of you, in their name, to submit to them this second question:
"Shall Napoleon Bonaparte have the power of naming his successor?"
It is worthy of Bonaparte, after having effected the happiness of his own age, to assure also, by his choice of a successor, that of the generation which is to succeed. We presume to say, that to offer him the means of the doing this, is the only national recompense worthy of him and of the French people. We know sufficiently well, citizen prefect, your personal sentiments, to doubt of the reception which you will give to this demand. We have the honor to salute you.
[Here follow the signatures of the twelve mayors.] (A TRUE COPY.)
ET. MEJAN, Sec. gen. of the prefecture.
THE ANSWER. Paris 24th Floreal. Citizens Mayors, The administrator can only order the literal execution of the order which are given to him by the government, it does
therefore not belong to me to present for the decision of the citizens who are called upon to vote, a question, upon which the government has not ordered that they should be consulted. Yet if the exact observation of administrative rules forbids me to order that the proposition, contained in the letter which you have done me the honor to transmit on the 22d, should be added as a question to that on which the votes are now opened in the department of the Seine, nothing prevents the citizens spontaneously expressing their wishes on this subject, at the same time that they decide on the question proposed by the decree of the consuls.
Among the votes received since the 22d, at the secretariat of the prefecture, a great number have been given in with the amendment, which forms the object of your proposition. The same freedom may be left to the voters who shall present themselves at the secretariats of your several Mayoralties, and in this manner we shall have fulfilled our duty, without incurring the reproach of having substituted our foresight, (prevoyance) for that of the government. This answer, which the severity of principles compels me to make to you, citizens mayors, would give me much pain, if I was equally prohibited from praising the intentions which have dictated the proposition, of which I thank you for having made the depositary. The publication of your letter, as an act of zeal for the stability of government, and as an homage rendered to the virtues of the first consul, can alone acquit me towards you, and I hasten to give orders for that purpose.
I have the honor to salute you. (Signed) FROCHOT.
Prefect of the department of the Seine, May 18.
Our fellow citizens exhibit marks of enthusiastic zeal to comply with the vote of the Tribunate, to give to Bonaparte some striking evidence of the public gratitude. From all quarters accounts are received of the rapture with which the question was received, Shall he be consul for life? At Soissons, the citizens, impatient to manifest their wishes, have addressed the following petition to the mayor:
CITIZEN MAYOR, "The arrest of the consuls of the 10th, permits us to be grateful; but does not satisfy our love; consent that we assemble to-morrow at the Champ de Mars, and that to the sound of martial music, we proclaim there consul for life, the child of victory and the father of the people; that from thence we repair to the church to implore of God, that his life be as long as it is precious to us; that the process verbal be drawn up and sent by a courier extraordinary to Bonaparte."
In the Tribunate yesterday, the law for promulgating the treaty of Amiens, passed unanimously; as did a vote of thanks to Joseph Bonaparte, the negotiator.
The plan for recruiting the army passed 58 to 11.
General Menou, of the late army of Egypt, has been elected a member of the Tribunate.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19. We feel much pleasure in stating to our Readers, that no new case of disease has occurred since Friday evening. Of the twelve who were then indisposed—one has died—two remain dangerously ill—few are on the recovery, and the other two are again in the enjoyment of health.
Arrived brig Clarissa, Hunt, Bordeaux; sloop Atlantic, Martin, Richmond; Abigail, Wood, New-York.
Arrived at the Lazaretto.
Brig Julia, Holt, Jamaica; Schooner—Augustine; Edward and Edmond, Hayes, St. Jago de Cuba.
Brig Clarissa, of Philadelphia, James P. Hunt, master failed from Bourdeaux, May 27. Left there the following American vessels, viz.
Brigs Globe, Bingham, Philadelphia; Penelope, Watson, New-York; Betsey, Blackwell, Baltimore; Friendship, Gibs, Salem; Eliza, David Low, Philadelphia; Elinor, Carpenter, Peterborough; ship Delaware, Smith, Philadelphia; Hazard, Aydelot, Wilmington (N. C.); brig John, Perkerson, Boston; ship Lady Haywood, Charleston; brig Tyger, Farley, Boston. ship Print, Lee, Georgetown; brig Richard, Hanse, Charleston schr. Brown, Baltimore; ship Sheffield, Lynch, New-York; Jefferson, M'Cowdry, Boston; Dianna, Harleton, New-York.
May 27. Sailed in company, with ship
Farmer, of Philadelphia, bound to Philadelphia.
June 3. In lat 45 48, N. long 10 53 W. spoke brig Hannah Grayham master, from Bordeaux for New-Orleans.
July 12. In lat. 37 30, long. 74, spoke sloop Friendship, from New-York for Charleston.
BALTIMORE, July 13. Arrived Bremen barque Aeolus, Hendrickson, 63 days from Bremen. Lat. 44 30, long. 17, spoke ship Batavia, captain Dehls, 10 days from Bremen, for Baltimore. June 20, long. 45 30, lat. 37, brig Henry, from Baltimore to Gibraltar, out 15 days.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in Philadelphia, to his correspondent in this town, dated the 16th instant.
"A malignant and contagious disorder having manifested itself in the north east part of this city, and several individuals having fallen victims to it suddenly, a general panic has seized all the inhabitants, for fear it should prove to be the terrible yellow fever, and considerable numbers are about quitting the town. The board of health seems, however, not yet to have fully ascertained the nature of the disease; but as to its dreadful effects there are doubtless."
GENERAL MASON requests the attendance of the Field Officers and Captains of the two legions of militia of the District of Columbia, at his quarters on Analostan Island, on Saturday the 24th instant, at 10 o'clock, on business of the Brigade.
July 21.
REFLECTIONS, ON THE LATE EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. (Concluded.)
The last event announced by the late arrivals from Europe, which claims peculiar attention on this side of the Atlantic, is the re-establishment of slavery in the French West-Indies, and the revival of the slave-trade. Here again we witness that propensity in human nature, to go from one extreme directly to the opposite. But a few years have elapsed since we marked with surprize the first reformers of France, by decrees passed without reflection, and by acclamation, at once emancipating men whose lives had been passed under the yoke of slavery. While we applaud their enthusiasm for liberty—we condemn their want of prudence. Instead of proceeding with caution and liberating the children, born after a certain period—instead of effecting a gradual abolition of slavery among the adults, suddenly in the phrenzy of revolution, they elevate to all the rights of free citizens, men who had neither the knowledge nor the morals requisite for members of a republic. From this extreme we now behold, the French government by a reaction as violent as the first revolutionary mania, passing not only to the restoration of slavery in those islands where the blacks were in the most solemn manner emancipated, but to the renewal of that most infamous traffic in human flesh, which the United States have prohibited under the severest penalties; and which the friends of humanity in Great Britain, under the guidance of a benevolent WILBERFORCE, have long been endeavoring to abolish. In Paris it is now the fashion to approximate as rapidly as possible to the maxims, the habits and manners of the ancient regime. From the establishment of slavery in the islands, intelligent travellers say that the French government will also shortly restore the corvee and gabelle—(two of the most oppressive taxes under the monarch.) These events, we may reasonably presume, ere long, will produce some convulsion in France. Should some band of conspirators, headed by a new Brutus and Cassius, succeed in removing the apprehent chief consul, it is highly probable that we shall witness a fresh eruption of that revolutionary volcano, which is now repressed by the genius of Bonaparte.
But should the life of this extraordinary man be preserved for a few years, it is not improbable but that he may purify France from those monsters, who, in the name of
liberty and equality, have for so many years past been deluging their country in blood, and thus establish his power on a basis, which all Europe cannot shake.
From the manner in which we have seen the French revolution, thus terminate, we are led to a review of the many crimes and horrors which have made its progress, all which are to be traced to the impracticable schemes of a few theoretic philosophers, aiming at a visionary liberty, calculated rather for savage than social man, and rejecting all the restraints of morality and religion; such men as Voltaire, Condorcet and Tom Paine, have been the true authors of all the misery, the bloodshed, and anarchy which have for many years past disgraced one of the fairest portions of the globe; while the French revolution, like a blazing comet, has been passing in its orbit, and
"With fear of change, Perplexing monarchs," a kind providence has preserved these states from those evils to which the unruly passions of many of our citizens would have exposed them, by clothing with the chief executive authority, such men as Washington and Adams; and by disposing the majority of our citizens to approve and support their measures; dreadful indeed, must have been their situation, had an administration, with the revolutionary, theoretic and narrow sentiments, of the men, now at the head of our affairs, possessed the reins of authority, at the time when Genet, Fouchet and Adet, represented the French republic in America. Had such been the case, we should have made a common cause with our "sister republic," we should have had the honor to lend her millions, never to be repaid; our trade would have been annihilated; our agriculture of course would have been crippled; and in place of those immense profits which we have reaped from our neutrality, we should like Spain and Holland, after sustaining a long and ruinous war, been sacrificed at the peace of Amiens, to aggrandize the power of France.
But thanks to heaven, at this important crisis, we had men to conduct our national affairs, who were practical politicians—who understood and pursued the true interests of their country, unseparated and unbiased by those false and hollow systems of philosophy and government, which are just introduced into America, when they are ridiculed and discarded in Europe. With the recent proof in France, added to the long catalogue in former periods of time, of democratic revolution and anarchy, terminating in military despotism, it is not likely that the good sense of the people of this country will permit them, to err into those excesses and crimes which have marked the French revolution—But the same spirit who governed Frenchmen, still is cherished by many in this country.
In the last session of congress, we have witnessed the first foot-steps of that innovating system, which, in defiance of oaths, of duty and interest, violates the constitution, mutilates the revenue, throws away the means of defence; and to gratify the claims of party-spirit, removes from office men of acknowledged worth, and without stain in their official conduct; when innovations like these are sanctioned by general approbation; when a whole country will permit the tools of party, to supplant men of the first qualifications, in offices where talents and integrity are indispensably necessary; it is then prepared for degradation and slavery; there is then no longer that virtue, which is requisite for a free republic; nor is there any longer that inducement for men of superior worth and endowments, to engage in the service of their country, when the rewards of official honor and confidence are bestowed, not on men of merit, but on party proselytes. Soon may this system be changed, soon may we return to the maxims of a Washington, and with them may we experience the happiness and welfare, the honor abroad, and the confidence at home, which characterized the WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATION.
(Com. Adv.)
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store: 12 bales British OSNABURGS, On a credit of 4 months. 2 bales SAIL DUCK. P. G. MARSTELLER, V. M. July 21. Rags bought at this office.

Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Tuesday the 6th instant, a Negro Man named WILL, about 27 years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, has a scar on his left knee and another on his right foot; had on when he went away, a ticklenburgh shirt, brown roll towlers and a wool hat about half worn; but it is likely he may have changed his dress, as he took with him a cotton shirt, an old light brown broadcloth coat, and a new pair of shoes. He may probably be lurking about Alexandria, and may attempt to pass for a free man. I will give the above reward for apprehending and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges will also be paid.
Masters of vessels and others are forbid harboring, carrying off or employing said Negro at their peril.
WILLIAM CASH, Sen.
July 10.
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RICHARD VEITCH
Has imported by the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, and offers for sale, by the piece or package, at his warehouse on King Street,
A general Assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Amongst which are,
Superfine Mens' and Ladies'
 Cloths and Cassimeres,  Fashionable Buttons, and Waistcoating,  Irish linens, 5-4 sheetings, and diaper,  Osnaburgs, housewife and Lancashire dowlass,  Printed calicoes, chintzes, and dimities,  Ticks, checks, stripes, stuffs, and Scotch gauze,  Cambric, jaconet and other fancy muslin,  Cotton and thread hosiery, and ladies' gloves,  Color'd crapes, and figured sarinets,  Fashionable cotton-trimmings, girdles, ribbons, silk handkerchiefs,  One case bonnets, &c. &c. 
May 18.
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Valuable Property for Sale,
At the little Falls of Potomack, About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish ponds, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres above mentioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish ponds.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—vessels of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL,
Alexandria
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A quantity of the first quality James River Manufactured Tobacco, which will be sold on moderate terms for cash.
July 10.
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LANDING,
At Merchants' wharf,
A quantity of prime barrel'd PORK.
WM. HODGSON.
June 1.
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TO BE RENTED, FOR THE YEAR ENSUING, All the Property fronting on Water and Union Streets; including the Ware, House, Lumber Yard, and Wharf; the property of Joshua Gilpin and Thomas Gilpin.—apply to
PHILIP WANTON.
The above property will be let separate or together, as may suit tenants.
6th mo. 25.
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COTTON PLANTATIONS,
On the Sea Coast of Virginia.
THE subscriber wishing very much to see an establishment of this kind introduced into our State; and being convinced that should the same succeed, a considerable source of industry and wealth would arise therefrom: offers to the consideration of any person or persons the following circumstances:
It has been the opinion of Southern gentlemen with whom the subscriber has conversed on this subject, that there could be no doubt of the success of such an undertaking, if properly conducted, and that at any rate it was worth the experiment. To an enterprising character, a field is here opened, by which, should success attend, a vast source of wealth may accrue. The more southern parts of this continent have experienced the benefits arising from the culture of cotton in the most eminent degree. When we consider how small a portion of our state from climate and situation is capable of being converted into improvements of this kind, and that should this small part which can alone possess the advantage become successful in the experiment, the result must be obvious to all. Smith's Island lies in the Atlantic Ocean, immediately off Cape Charles, is about 37 degrees 15 m. of latitude, and contains about 4000 acres, a considerable part cleared.
The Island of Mocon lies immediately adjacent, and contains about 2000 acres, the most part cleared.
The soil on Smith's Island is finely productive, the climate so mild as to vegetate at all times, and support a great flock without any other food than the natural grass.
With respect to Smith's Island, some restrictions would be made concerning the stock, game, &c. the other would be let unconditionally. The advantages arising from fisheries at these places might be made very considerable. Salt works were formerly carried on likewise, but whether an object at this time, must be determined by those best acquainted.
Proposals may be addressed to me in Alexandria, to the care of Washington Craik, Esq. and shall be attended to.—Having a considerable quantity of the Georgia Sea Island or Black Seed Cotton in my possession, any person who might incline to make the experiment may be accommodated with the same—it was imported direct from the southward.
I cannot close my observations respecting this property, without remarking that it has long been subject to the depredations of evil minded persons. It has always been the desire, intention and orders of the subscriber, that the shipwrecked sailor receive on Smith's Island, every protection, comfort and assistance it is capable of affording; but the same disposition which will alleviate the distresses of the unfortunate, will punish the vices of the wicked.
GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS.
July 9.
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ATTENTION!
WANTED to employ immediately, for the benefit of the 60th Regiment of Virginia Militia, two MUSICIANS; one to teach the different beats of the drum, the other, the music of the fife. Such persons as are well qualified for the above tuition, and will engage to instruct the learners which will consist of sixteen boys for each branch, shall receive a liberal compensation from the subscriber, who is authorized by law to employ tutors; and by the Court of Enquiry, to pay them for their services when performed.
CHARLES LITTLE.
April 7.
Fairfax County, 2awtf
Just received and for Sale at this office—Price One Dollar,
DEBATES
In the Senate of the United States, on the bill for repealing the late JUDICIARY LAW.
JANNEY & PATON, Have received, and offer for sale, Catalonia wine in hds. & quarter casks Jamaica, Antigua, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Vincents and Barbadoes—rum in hds. Loaf and Lump Sugar, of the first quality,
Muscovado Sugar in hds.
350 Bbls. Statia do.
Havannah Molasses in Hds.
Havannah white and brown Sugars, in Boxes and Bds.
Soap and Candles in Boxes,
Sweet Oil in do.
Raisins in Boxes and Kegs,
Pepper and Coffee in Bags.
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF SHOES, —Consisting of—
Mens' Calf in Trunks,
Ladies' Kid and Morocco do. in Boxes,
EAST INDIA GOODS, viz.
Nankeens, Baftas, Mamoodys Gur-
rahs, Guzinahs, Cassahs, Moharags, Gun-
ges, Stripes, and one bale of handsome
Deiorfay.
ALSO
Ravens and Russia Duck and Sheetings by the piece or bale, and two bales fine Russia Osnaburgs.
A complete assortment of Russia and New-England Cordage, and one 8 1/2 inch Cable 70 fathoms long.—A small quantity of Upper Leather.
June 23.
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THE SUBSCRIBER, Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his out standing concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING Very valuable Property.
One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, on which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excellent Meadow.—Also, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet, covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the Canal made by the Potomac Company, and the right of cutting the wood for 900 years on a large parcel of land adjoining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to George-Town, the Federal City, or this place. The other half may be purchased.
Three Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkley county, adjoining the lands of the United States, at Keep Tryce Furnace and Harper's Ferry—more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased.
An undivided moiety of 36 acres of LAND in the Commion of Alexandria And adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of cedar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excellent water—The Garden and Yard pated in—The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser.
A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax Street and the river Potomac; and also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT in the west side of Fairfax Street, above Queen Street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, respecting titles and terms, which will be liberal both as to price and credit, apply to
JOHN POTTS.
Alexandria, Oct. 17.
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Notice.
THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed, that BOOKS of SUBSCRIPTION for Shares in the Alleghany Turnpike Road, are opened at the office of Col. Francis Deakins, in George-Town, and at the compting house of Mr. William Hartshorne, in the town of Alexandria, where those inclined to subscribe for shares will please to apply.
The acts of the Assemblies of Maryland and Virginia, for incorporating "a Company for establishing a Turnpike Road from the Burnt Mill, about a mile below George's creek, on the Potomack river, to the nearest western navigation," may be seen at either of the abovementioned places.
March 4.
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GUNPOWDER.
Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, by the quarter cask. Also, Refined Salt Petre, by the quarter cwt. or larger quantity. A constant supply of those articles from the Manufactory, will be kept for sale on the lowest terms, by
LAWRASON & SMOOT.
April 8.
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John Gardner Ladd
Has lately received for sale at his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
Russia Sheetings, Russia and Ravens Duck } per bale or piece, And India Cotton
German Linens and one trunk sewing Silks and Ribbons,
A few pair handsome Looking Glasses in gilt and mahogany frames,
Two bales of Paper Hangings,
A great variety of mens, womens and childrens' shoes, coarse and fine,
Hyson,
Young Hyson and } TEAS, Souchong
Tea table sets of China in boxes, Cotton, wool and playing Cards,
Holland and country Gin of the best quality in pipes,
W. India, and N. } in hds and bds. England Rum,
Molasses & Sugars } in hds and bds. Coffee in bags,
Spinning Cotton,
Butter in firkins,
Beef and Pork in bds, and half bds,
Spermaceti and tallow Candles,
White and brown Soap,
Chocolate of the best and common sort,
Cheese of an extraordinary fine quality,
Shad, Herrings and dried Cod Fish,
A quantity of red Seal Leather,
Fresh Raisins and Figs in casks,
Lemons in boxes,
Pepper, Allspice, Nutmegs, Almonds,
and a small quantity of fresh Hops, &c.
Also,
About 30 tons of Lignumvitae.
May 13.
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WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Has just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, a further supply of Pennsylvania and
SWEDISH BAR IRON, of different sizes, which he will sell at the lowest current price:—also,
Coarse Salt,
James River Coal,
Twist Tobacco in kegs, of first and second quality,
Philadelphia loaf Sugar in hds. and bds.
Tar, Pork,
Plaster of Paris, by the ton or bushel,
Handspikes,
Flour in barrels and half barrels.
Cash given for Wheat and Corn at his mill and in town.
7th mo. 19th.
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FOR SALE,
21 Tierces Bottled Porter—
London Brown Stout,
10 Quarter casks Port Wine, and a quantity of Liverpool and Lisbon Salt; low for cash or approved paper.
WM. HODGSON.
July 2.
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JUST RECEIVED
FROM NORFOLK, And for sale at my Store, lower end of Prince Street.
Fresh LEMONS & LIMES,
Best Smithfield Salt-Petred
Hams, Middlings and Shoulders.
ABEL WILLIS.
July 17.
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THE Accommodation Coach,
WILL leave Mr. Gadsby's City Tavern every morning, at half past four o'clock, for Baltimore, to accommodate our Alexandria friends: returning, leaves Mr. Evans's, Indian Queen, every morning at six o'clock, and arrives at Alexandria the same evening.
The Proprietors will not undertake to promise as much as the Mail Pilot, which runs but 50 miles per day, although it is said to Pilot the Mail, which runs from 80 to 100 miles per day.
THE PROPRIETORS.
June 9.
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SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
Have imported in the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, a general assortment of goods suitable for the present season, which they offer for sale on reasonable terms, by the piece or package.
May 18.
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