Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-10 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , 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, Cashmeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, Negro Cottons, India Cottons, &c. Worked and other Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 4.
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, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silefia do. Platillas, Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 6.
Notice.
All persons having claims against 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 Just received. A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS, For sale by T. SIMMS. March 18. d
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY the 13th of May, will peremptorily be sold at the Vendue Store, 1000 Dollars worth of JEWELRY, Consisting of gold lockets, ear rings, bracelets, watch keys, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 5.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises, at a credit of 6, 12, and 18, months for approved negotiable paper. TWO LOTS of Ground on the commons containing about 4 1/2 acres, pleasantly situated near Hunting Creek, and well calculated for gardens. This property will be subdivided to suit purchasers.
RICHARD VEITCH, } Trustees of WM. I. HALL, } Wolfington I JAMES WILSON } Washington. dtt. May 6.
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON AGRICULTURE, AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Muslins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 trels' Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 100 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bds. Beef and Pork, 10 hhds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled,
THE CONDUCT OF Merrivether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public. By James T. Callender. April 22. d
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship
HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Straights.—Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHONE. N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hhds tobacco. May 9. d
For FALMOUTH, (Eng.) DIRECT, The Ship William & John, Capt. Thos. Woodhouse, will sail the 19th inst. having excellent accommodations for passengers; for passage on y, apply to the capt. on board, lying at Col. Ramey's wharf. JAMES WILSON. May 7. d
For Freight or Charter, The fine, fast sailing SHIP America, ISAAC STONE, master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Wilson's wharf. For terms please apply to the master on board. May 5. d6t
For Freight or Charter, To any port without the Mediterranean, The BRIG TWO POLLIES, of Boston, an excellent staunch, new vessel, burthen 151 tons, will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Please apply to captain Robert McLaughton, on board, at Merchant's wharf, or J. G. LADD. May 6. d
RECEIVED, By the Schooner Sally , capt. Dade, from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. May 5. d2w
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE , on Prince Street, the latter of which I occupy. The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry goods business, and the other, well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
Mrs. COOKE, Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in general, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington streets, and hopes to experience a continuance of the liberal and generous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving.
Mrs. Cooke purposed to engage a select number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of approved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain. Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school. April 13. zaw 3m
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
To Demos and Feds, in Maryland and Virginia, who retain my Books.
"The wicked borrower forgets to return." MANY hundred volumes on law, divinity, history ancient and modern, travels, the English poets and prose writers, lords and commons debates, the classics, Greek, Latin and French, on natural and moral philosophy, in fine, belles lettres complete, have been borrowed and taken out of my father's extensive library in Annapolis. It is now upwards of four years since my father's death, and I have not been able to collect one fiftieth part of his books, therefore, have adopted this mode to inform the unlawful holders of them, that I have the sole property in them. My father's name is written in most of the books—"Daniel Dulany of the noble Temple." Those who mean to return the books will leave to write to me. Direct to Benjamin Dulany, Shuter's Hill, Fairfax, Virginia, that I may send for them. N. B. One Book in particular I value very high. Coke on Littleton, with sergeant Fitzpatrick's notes, invaluable to a law student. May 9. 2
Removal.
The subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his store in Prince Street to the store in Union Street, lately occupied by Jacob Leap, and opposite Dean and Gardner's store, where he continues to keep all kinds of Groceries and Fruits , as usual, and has just received a parcel of excellent Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Rhode Island Apples, first quality Rhode Island Cheese and fresh Tamarinds. Abel Willis. N. B. The house that he lately occupied in Prince Street is to let. For further particulars enquire as above or to Mr. William Wilson. May 9. d
BOLTS, SPIKES, -and NAILS, Of every kind, to be had at
M'Call's Nail Manufactory, on Royal between King & Prince streets. Where every sort of Iron Work for ships may be had on the shortest notice, and warranted done in the best manner. Bar Iron, German and American Steel, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods &c. to be sold at the above Manufactory. May 6. d6t
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living near Piscataway in Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, on 9th April 1803, a Negro Man named MYAL . He went to spend his holiday's with his wife, who is a slave to Mr. Addington Skinner near Nottingham, and resided there until Wednesday morning, and then was seen with some of Mr. Norley Maddox's people on their way to the City of Washington. He is about five feet eight or ten inches high, rather mulatto to cast, but dark, and a little round shouldered, and has lost one of his lower foreteeth, on the left side of his forehead he had a scar near the edge of his hair. As he had a variety of clothing, it is uncertain what he took with him. Whoever takes up the said run away and brings him home shall receive the above reward, and reasonable expenses paid, and if secured, so that I get him again.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harbouring or entertaining said fellow, at their peril, and particularly all masters of vessels from taking him away. BENNET GWYNN. May 2. d
Printing in all its varieties executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.

Captains of vessels are respectfully informed that the Coffee-House is open to them at all times, free of expense, and the Proprietor will feel himself under obligations to them for any information they may have in their power to communicate.
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS , which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each.
May 5. d
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED
In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool;
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jaconet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marceilles, Waistcoating, sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c.
They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware.
May 9. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London.
They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool.
May 5. d
CUTHBERT POWELL,
Has received, per the William and John, from London, a handsome assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
—Consisting of—
Irish and British Linens, Muslins, Cambricks, long Lawn, Callicoes, fine Cotton Counterpins, fancy Waistcoating, Silks, Cotton Kersemeres, extra long silk Gloves of various colours, silk, cotton and brown thread Hosiery, one trunk ladies Kid Shoes, one of Umbrellas and Parisols, one case fashionable split straw and imperial chip Hats and Bonnets, 4 casks Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c.
He has on hand a supply of German and English GOODS , And expects by the ship United States, from Liverpool, an assortment of HARDWARE .
May 6. d2w
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED,
In the ship William and John, from London,
A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegantly assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit.
May 6. d1m
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers.
Apply to
Wm. HODGSON.
May 9. d
G. GEIB
MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately received an elegant assortment of PIANO FORTES , which he flatters himself cannot be surpassed, if equalled, by any in this town.
And he hopes the terms of sale he intends offering to the public, will induce those ladies and gentlemen to purchase who would wish to favor him with their patronage.—N. B. He will warrant them for twelve months.
For terms apply at Mrs. Wilson's boarding house, King Street, Alexandria. May 2. d
INTERESTING DEBATE.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Friday, March 11.
The order of the day was moved for going into a committee to consider further of the supply to be granted to his majesty.
The house accordingly resolved itself into committee, and Mr. Serjeant moved that ten thousand seamen be added to the number now existing.
After the question was put from the chair.
Mr. Francis rose to offer a few observations on the motion, and it is with regret we mention that the commencement of his speech was delivered in a tone of voice too low to be distinctly heard in the gallery. The vote which the committee were now called upon to accede to was one which involved considerations of the most important nature, and before any member could, consistently with his duty, agree to it, some general explanation was due on the part of his majesty's ministers. It was of importance to the committee to have some information communicated respecting the situation in which the country was placed, the reasons which rendered so extraordinary preparations necessary, the character of those with whom the application of those preparations would be vested, the views they entertained in calling on the house to make the preparations, and the degree of confidence to which, by their past conduct, they were entitled. He wished sincerely that the address on a former evening had passed without any observation. The discussion which had taken place had put the house in possession of no new information, and at its close members separated as completely ignorant of the circumstances on which the address was founded, as before the motion was brought forward. While he called for explanation, as he had hitherto given them his support, and had reposed confidence in their conduct. He had therefore at this moment a peculiar right to know whether circumstances existed to justify the continuance of this confidence. He had a right to be informed whether it was to the fault or the misfortune of ministers that the present situation of the country was to be attributed. When the preliminaries of peace were first signed, and before the terms on which it had been concluded were known he had been thankful for the termination of a disastrous war. With this sentiment he felt obliged to ministers for the peace which they had concluded, viewing it merely as the deliverance from a war without object or end. When the terms of the peace were known, they had been strenuously objected to by gentlemen, of whose talents it was impossible to speak without the greatest respect. He did not mean to say that the objections separately considered, did not possess great weight; but viewing the conditions of the peace, and connecting them with the consideration of the continuance of war, the sacrifice, which had been made did not appear to him greater than the object deserved. With such views, therefore, he was still willing to give ministers credit for the conclusion of peace. That the executive power had the full right of determining in the first instance, on peace and war, was a doctrine which he by no means wished to controvert. This, however, did not by any means interfere with the right of the house to enquire how far the servants of the crown had exercised their power in a treacherous manner, or preclude them from their removal, if they should be judged incapable of managing the affairs of the nation under perilous circumstances, connected with the maintenance of peace, or the renewal or war. On these principles, he therefore ventured to ask whether, when peace was concluded on terms involving considerable sacrifices, when these sacrifices great as they were considered, as the price of an object of anxious desire, and there was now reason to apprehend a renewal of hostilities, the house had not a fair right to be informed what, after all these sacrifices, was the return which was to be expected; what, for all these sacrifices, was the return which had been obtained? It was not peace, but the prospect of war, after every concession had been made as the price of tranquility and repose. Were the house now to be told that they should obtain no explanation? Was the country to be brought into the perilous situation in which it was now placed, and was no account to be given of the causes by which
the situation had been produced? Till the house and the country were informed what the circumstances were which had led to this situation, he could not, consistently with his duty as a representative of the people, justify the present motion. As far as the defence of the country was concerned, there was no need of a recommendation from the throne to induce the house to do what loyalty, unanimity, and harmony would have suggested. This was an object which, in the view of a threat of invasion from any quarter, the house would ever have in view, but they would more particularly consider it, if that threat came from France.
At a moment when that which was dearest was at stake, there was no room for difference of opinion, because every man in defending the country only consulted the means of his own defence. But had not the house and the country a right to have it made out that the conduct hitherto pursued by his majesty's ministers was not unwise and impolitic; that improper concessions had not been made, that the country was not unnecessarily again to be plunged in war? Till this explanation was given, he could not, consistently with the public duty, continue the same confidence which he had formerly reposed. He did therefore hope that some explanation would be given by ministers how far they meant to go with the preparations, the necessity of which they had stated. By agreeing to this vote without explanation would in fact say that the same ministers who had by the greatest sacrifices concluded peace, were to be allowed to bring the country into a war, without affording the smallest information as to the ground of the renewal of hostilities. He threw out these suggestions, not so much with the view of entering into any detailed discussion, as of engaging gentlemen of greater abilities to take up the subject. Ministers owed it to their own characters, to the house, and country, to shew that we were not brought into our present perilous situation by any fault on their part. Perhaps to their conduct the extraordinary preparations now called for were owing, and it was surely not fit that those who had brought the country into a situation where war was the only alternative, should pledge the house to the support of that war, without affording any information respecting the circumstances on which it was to be founded. This, he contended, was the clear law of parliament, the present was not a moment rashly to plunge the country into a war. It had already been seen what effect his majesty's message had produced on public credit, and how much the prospect of a war, no one object of which was explained, would dishearten the people.
At a time like the present, when every exertion might be necessary for the support of our independence, it was of high importance that the people should repose the most ample confidence in his majesty's confidential servants. The least distrust of their capacity could tend only to dishearten the people, and to fill them with astonishment and terror. At a moment like this, when we might be called upon to struggle even for our existence as a nation, it was a lamentable consideration that the ability of the country was excluded from the government. At the most perilous crisis in which the country was ever placed, we were deprived of the opinion, the advice the talents of all those great men, whose cordial co-operation was so essential to the salvation of the country. This language might give offence to many members, but this was not a moment for an independent representative of the people to conceal his sentiments. It was necessary to speak out under the existing circumstances. If the ship sunk, then would all go down with the unskilful pilot. He wished to press these considerations on the attention of the house. They were considerations which he had not offered to the attention of the house without due reflection. He had viewed the subject with the greatest possible seriousness, and he had suggested what his anxiety for the safety and welfare of the country suggested.
[To be continued.]
NEW-YORK, May, 5.
Arrived the Schooner Rising Sun, Ripley, in 26 days from Trinidad. Left Schr. Lucretia, Cutter, of North Yarmouth, for Savannah, to sail in 2 days; Thomas Jefferson, Ellert, Boston, in 4 days; Paragon, Dodge, New-York in 18 days; Harriot, Rice, Boston 15 days; Emma Marblehead, Gindier; Aspasia, King-
land, New-York, 4 days; Yopum, Carpenter, of Edenton, in 6 days; Melfore, Alexandria, 5 days; brig Amphion, Stover, of Portland New-Orleans, 6 days, and several others. Spoke April 20, lat. 28, 36, long. 72, 50, a copper bottomed brig, Pride, 14 day from Grenada, for Philadelphia. Same day, brig William, from N. Y. for the Bay of Honduras. Lat. 36, long. 74, schr. Charlotte, Little, from St. Croix for this port.
May 6.
Arrived, Briggs Ann Maria, Cepp, Savannah; Hero, Taylor, St. Pierres; Sally, Smart, Surinam; Fox, Lincoln, Philadelphia; Elizabeth, Hitch, Charleston; Schooners Recovery, Shackford, St. Thomas; Lark, Ward, St. Croix; Industry, Collyer, Philadelphia; Samuel, Smith, Richmond; Polly Mackie, Baxter, North Carolina; Sloops Collodoe Smith, Edenton; Deborah, Hathway, Passaquatauk; Humbria, Ladere, Georgetown, S. C.
Cleared, brig Minerva, Storey, Co. runa and a market; Joseph, Tinker, Martinique.
Arrived since our last.
Brig Hero, Taylor 36 days from St. Pierres, Martinique. Left there, brig Bee, of Newburyport; brig Augusta, Davis, of Cape Ann. Spoke in lat. 20, long. 66, schr. Dolphin, of Philadelphia, for Hispaniola.
Brig Sally, Smart, from Surinam. Left there, schr. Lydia, Lawrence, of and for Hudson, to sail in a few days. Spoke, April 30 schr. Lydia, from Demerara for New York, out 50 days. 29th, a Schooner from St. Eustatia for Norfolk, out 25 days.
Brig Integrity, Crow, Falmouth, (Jam.) Left there, ship Favorite, Mackie, to sail the 13th April, for this port, Sloop Sally, Smith, of Nantucket: schr. Katy, Lee, New York; Ann Baltic, Murphy, Norfolk; Enterprize, Alexander, Virginia; brig Nuse, Harker, Newton, N. C. Beaver, Smith, Philadelphia; Argonaut, Ledger, of Boston; schr. Margaret, Feumar, of Norfolk. The schr. Eliza, Harker, sailed 3 days before the Integrity for New York. In lat. 33, 30, long. 75 off Indian River, spoke brig Aurora, Tylor, from Montserrat, out 23 days. April 25th, lat. 37, 30, long. 75, brig Thetis, Johnson, from Demerara, bound to New York.
Brig Elizabeth, Hitch, in 14 days from Charleston. May 3, lat. 36, long. 74, spoke schr. Polly and Sally, out 10 days from Virginia, for Portsmouth, N. H.
PHILADELPHIA, May 7.
Arrived, Schooner Dispatch, Maxwell, Charleston; Enterprize, Ray, New-Orleans; Fair Trader, Meade, Savannah; Success, Ross, Jamaica; Sloop Hannah, Stardirant, St. Andrews.
Cleared, ship Camelia, Hubber, Liverpool.
Arrived at the Lazaretto.
Brig Warren, from the Havannah. The following vessels are in Beesley's Marine list, date Cape Francois April 16, 1803.
Ship Columbia, Jangford, Newport, R. I. Brig Sophia, Haley, New London Francis and Eliza, Sprague, Boston Fitzwilliam, Dethields, Vienna Rosetta, Medlin, Philadelphia Sch'r Aurora, Mason, Charleston Dolphin, Bioren, Philadelphia Ocean, Ruff, Do. Federal, Benthall, Charleston Sloop Minerva, Williams, Savannah Sailed from Cape Francois on the 15th of April.
Sch'r Natilus, Bishop for Baltimore Hannah Andrews, Marblehead Pomona, Watts, North Carolina.
The brig Success, McFarland, left at Martinique, March 23, Schooner Experiment, J. S. Curtis, of Snow Hill to Sail in 15 days.
Captain Watkins left at Surinam, thirty sail of Dutch, and 15 American vessels, among which were the
Brigs Ranger, of Boston, ready for sea John, capt. Hudson, Newport Franklin, West, Boston
Sch'r Topsham Beauty, Somers, Gloucester Charles, Waters, Boston Federal, Rathborns, Newport Sally, Ramsdell, Salem Lydia and Polly, Smith, Boston Experiment, Roache, Philadelphia Union, Bickford, Salem Broder Luft, Roeloffe, Richmond Sloop Trial, Nerebcomb, Boston Yesterday arrived the Schooner Euterpe

prize, captain Rofs 40 days from New-Orleans. April 26, lat. 37, 28, long. 37, spoke Schooner Dolphin from North Carolina for Boston, out 7 days all well, on Tuesday last the 3d inst. William Carr of Monnengahela County, Virginia, who had gone down the Mississippi, and had taken his passage on board the Enterprize from New-Orleans, fell overboard and notwithstanding all the endeavors of the Captain and crew to save him, he was drowned.
A Grenada paper, of the 11th of March, says—“We are extremely sorry to learn that the yellow fever has lately raged with the utmost violence in the island of Antigua; no less than 50 of its inhabitants had fallen victims to that malady in the course of two weeks, among whom were his excellency lord Livingston's secretary, and several others of his suite.” An election was held by the stockholders of the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal, in the town of Wilmington, (D.) on Monday and Tuesday last. The result is as follows:
 Delaware:  President—Joseph Tatnall, 1371  Directors—James A. Bayard, 1376  Kensey Johns, 965  Maryland:  Samuel Chew, 1417  George Gales, 1444  John Adlum, 1455  Pennsylvania:  William Tilghman, 1455  James C. Fisher, 1414  George Fox, 1451  Joshua Gilpin, 1411 
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his friend in this city, dated March 17.
“I reached London on the evening of the 8th instant, from France. At the very moment of sitting down at my friend's house a manuscript copy of the King's war message was received at his office. Never was my astonishment greater. It was but three days since I had left France in a perfect state of peace and tranquility, and as far as I could discern, without any idea existing in the minds of the French people, as to a prospect of a rupture with this country. Sure I am that they do not wish for such an event. Next morning I was at all the coffee houses in the neighbourhood of 'change. The king's message engrossed all the conversation, and deep consternation was pictured on the faces of most of the stock jobbers. It is impossible to state what is the public opinion relative to the present prospect of war. One portion of the people are guided in their judgments merely by interested motives: others are open mouthed for war at all hazards; while others again are strongly opposed to it, under any circumstances, and insist that a renewal of hostilities will totally ruin the country. For my own part, I cannot think that the government of this country is earnestly intent on war. In her present situation, the idea appears to me to be too preposterous for a moment's reflection. The army agents have commenced purchases of many articles—warm press has existed ever since the message, and new warrants are issuing every day, and yet, as I observed before, I cannot bring my mind to the belief that Great Britain is in earnest for war. It is true the exports have diminished since the peace, and a great dissatisfaction prevails because the French refuse to enter into a commercial treaty; but can this be a sufficient motive for war?
A similar distemper to that which rages in Paris, prevails here; but it is not so mortal.”
NORFOLK, May 5.
By the brig Favorite, captain Fryer, from Bordeaux, letters are received which announce the arrival of Mr. Monroe, at Havre.
It is reported, that the ship Belvidere, 30 days from London, went up the Bay on Tuesday; accounts are said to be bro't by this vessel as late as the first of April. Mr. Banks, a Hampton Pilot, has been on board, and was told by the captain, that he was in possession of a copy of the Declaration of War between England and France. We do not vouch for the authenticity of the above information—but from the accounts published in this day's Herald, it will be seen that a Declaration of War is not at all improbable.
Arrived the brig Favorite, capt. Fryer, 35 days from Bordeaux. On the 15th of April, in lat. 35, 15, N. long. 39,
46, W. fell in with and spoke the sch'r Cyrus, capt. Jacob Noire, from Mogadore, bound to Newburyport. Captain N. informed that on the 24th of June, 1802, the Schooner Betsey, capt. S. Shore was lost in a bay on the Barbary coast, opposite the Island of Lanzaorte, and that the Captain, Mate, and all but three of the crew were drowned in the surf, attempting to get on shore. The above information captain Noire had from John Brawday, one of the men that was saved, who came into Mogadore a few days before he failed, and left the other two in slavery among the Moors.
Arrived The British brig Peggy, capt. Boag, from Glasgow.
The sch'r. Gurneran and Peggy capt. Landers, from Havanna.
The ship Monti ello, capt. Wilson, from City Point, bound to London, put back yesterday, 10 days out, having sprung a leak.
The Schooner Maria, Lewis from St. Croix,
The ship Julia, Dabnee, from Cape Francois.
The British ship Scipio, Houston from Liverpool.
The ship Octavia, capt Keown from Liverpool, has arrived in the Roads, bound to City Point.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MAY 10.
Notice. —THE subscribers to the Volunteer Military Association are requested to meet at Mr. Mott's Tavern, at eight o'clock, THIS EVENING , to receive the report of the committee appointed on their behalf to correspond with Gen. MASON, relative to the organization of the Company.
THE COMMITTEE.
Tuesday, May 10.
DIED , on Monday the 9th inst. at Clermont, after a short, though painful illness, Mrs. DAVIS, aged 60 years, consort of the Rev. Thomas Davis. During her life she manifested the strongest regard for christianity—and upon her death bed discovered that composure which characterizes the true Christian when about to leave this for that “ bourne from whence no traveller returns.” A friend pays this tribute to her memory.
DIED , on Sunday morning last, Mr. MASON DICKEY, Printer.
Died at Detroit, on the 11th ult. JOHN F. HAMTRAMCK, Esq. colonel in the 1st regiment, in the army of the United States. He was a native of Canada, joined the American army in 1775, and continued in that service nearly 27 years; as a disciplinarian he was exemplary; as a gentleman and an officer highly respectable. Having merited the approbation of general Washington, he received from him the most honorable testimonials.
Tench Coxe, vs. Edward Pennington.
This was an amicable action, on a feigned issue, to try the question, whether a duty was payable on sugar, refined within the United States before the 30th of June 1802, but not removed from the manufactory till after that day?
The argument was conducted, for the United States, by Mr. Dallas, on the general ground, that the repeal of the internal taxes, did not affect any duty, which had accrued and was outstanding, on the 30th of June, 1802, that the duty on sugar accrued as soon as it was refined; but that it must remain outstanding, until it was removed from the manufactory, in complying with the pre-existing arrangements, for accommodating the refiners, in the time and terms of payment. The duty under such circumstances, was to be considered as debitum in praesenti, solvendun in futuro.
The argument for the refiners proceeded upon the general ground, that the law contemplated the concurrence of two contingencies, before the duty could be said to accrue: viz. the act of refining, and, also, the act of removal; and that unless the duty had so accrued, it could not be described as outstanding, so as to be embraced by the terms of the proviso in the repealing act.
Washington, Justice, delivered the opinion of the court at large, in which he adopted the construction of the district attorney; and judgment was, accordingly rendered for the plaintiff.
Aurora.
By capt. Rutherford, of the Minerva, from Point Petre, arrived at New York, we learn that the exportation of coffee in American bottoms is prohibited. There was a great difference of opinion prevalent at the island of Guadalupe—some for and others against the measures of Bonaparte.
Extract of a letter from New Orleans, dated March 19, 1803.
“A plot of an alarming nature has been discovered within a few days past, which threatened in its execution, death and destruction to the inhabitants of this place. Since the commencement of the troubles in St. Domingo government had prohibited the introduction of negroes of all classes, but especially French. Notwithstanding the most rigid execution of this law, a number of blacks have been introduced, and even some of those who had been witnesses to the massacres of St. Domingo, who, influenced with vengeance, have attempted to inspire their brethren here with the idea of liberty, and quality, which has been spreading among them for some years, without the observance of the government.
“The affair had nearly arrived to its crisis, when it was to have exploded, had it not been communicated to a negro man who was to have enjoyed considerable rank in the transaction, but who was too honest to give it his countenance, and accordingly made a disclosure to government, who had the principal leaders apprehended, and have taken such other measures as will effectually prevent any further danger. Among the leaders of this internal band, I am sorry to say, there is one American, who tho' before a despicable wretch, will prove a stigma to our countrymen.
“There are now in our port upwards of 100 vessels, and between 20 and 30 in the river, the greatest part of which are Americans.
Freight to Europe, Cotton 3 1/2 to 4 cents.
To the United States, 2 1/2 cents. Eight or ten French vessels have also arrived, and been admitted to entry.
Cotton, Spanish 15 1/2 cents. American 17
Flour, fresh 5 1/2 to 7 dols per bl. Logwood, 30 to 32.”
From our Correspondent at the Cape, we received the following information:
“At present all is quiet, and we have no alarm since the attack upon Fort Dauphin. That place was lately stormed by the brigands during the night, in consequence of some mulattoes, treacherously, giving the countersign to our enemies. Led on by one of the brigands, the brigands suffered the inhabitants to be acquainted of their danger. Reinforcements happily were called in, and the plunderers repulsed with considerable loss. Few of the inhabitants were killed.
“Our fears about another attack are considerably diminished, as we hear General Rochambeau intends shortly to commence his march towards this place, from Port Republican. A meeting took place a few days since between the brigand officers and the officers of the town, by means of a flag of truce—they met in the outer part of the town, and dined together—strange change! to observe men a few months past only met in the furious and hostile array of battle, now jointo partake of the pleasure of the social feast.
“The result of this conference is not yet known publicly; but it is generally believed, and from good authority, that the negroes have agreed to return to their former plantations, on condition that they shall be considered as birelings, not as slaves. ”
(Phil. pap.)
Captain Ripely, of the Schooner Rising Sun from Trinidad, brings out a proclamation of the Governor of that place, dated the 6th of April last, declaring, that it shall be lawful for vessels the property of subjects of the United States of America, coming directly from the said States with lumber of all kinds, flour, peas, and corn, salted and other provisions, pitch, tar, turpentine, tobacco, cattle, horses, mules, and live stock, being the growth and produce of said United States, to dispose of their car-
goes, and receive in barter or exchange any articles the produce of this Island (except indigo, cotton, lignum-vitae, and dying woods of all descriptions,) to the exact amount of their respective cargoes, and no more. To continue in force for six months from the 5th of April.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
 ARRIVED,  Ship United States, Day, Liverpool  Hero, Cole, do.  Brig Evelyne, Crowdhill, Jamaica  Sloop Little Poli, Roberts, Bermuda  CLEARED,  Brig Orion, Allen, Falmouth  Glory, Gilbert, Barbadoes. 
Public Sale.
Will be added to next Saturday's Sales, A number of boxes of India Garden, & other FANS, One box of Italian perfumery, and Three boxes of English Sadlery, which must positively be sold. THOS. PATTEN.
May 10.
For Freight or Charter, To Europe or the West Indies, the Schooner
SPARROW, Capt. Coleman, Now ready to receive a Cargo. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to MARSTELLER & YOUNG. May 10. eo
Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas. May 10. d
Irish Linens.
A small invoice of Irish Linens assorted, imported in the ship United States, from Liverpool, and for sale by Wm. LADD. May 10. eo4w
Wanted to Purchase, ALEXANDRIA & COLUMBIA BANK SHARES.
For Sale—Three Shares of the Potomac Company, and 3 per Cent. U. States Stock. Wm. GROVERMAN, 3100 1/2 Broker. May 10.
CARNE and SLADE
Have just imported by the ships Phoenix from Bristol, via Baltimore, and the United States from Liverpool to this port, A very general and extensive assortment of HARDWARE, Sadlery, Ironmongery and Cutlery; among which are tin plate in boxes, sheet brass, nails, tacks and brads, scythes and reap hooks, and paints dry and ground in oil. May 10. eo3t
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale, By Robert & John Gray, King Street, A LETTER, To JOSEPH PRIESTLY, L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. &c. In Answer to his Performance, entitled, Socrates and Jesus Compared. By John Blair Linn, A. M. Price 62 1/2 Cents.
ALSO,
Just received and ready to be delivered to subscribers, the 1st vol. of THE DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA. May 10. d
ELOPED
FROM the Subscriber on Saturday morning, last, a white girl named WINIFRED CHAPMAN, about 15 years of age. All persons are forbid harboring her, and Captains of vessels and others are particularly cautioned against carrying her away.
MARY PECK, George Town. May 10. eo3 1/2
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON. May 6

Randolph Mott
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends, and the public generally, he still continues to keep tavern in that noted house, corner of King & Royal streets sign of the SPREAD EAGLE. He returns his thanks to his friends for their custom, and flatters himself from his attention to merit a continuance of their favors, as he is determined to use every exertion to please.
May 7. eo
IRISH LINENS.
The subscriber has just received from Philadelphia, two boxes of very handsomely assorted 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens of a late importation by the house of Cranston, Alexander and Smith, which he offers for sale at his store, corner of King and Washington streets, on very low terms, either by the piece or single yard.
He has also received, A few chests Young Hyson Tea of a superior quality.
May 7. JOHN M'CLELLAN. eo3t
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Medway, captain Parker, and the Two Pollies, captain M'Lauchlan,
A complete assortment of QUEENS WARE & GLASS, which he offers for sale at his store on King street.
Also for sale, A general assortment of China, Pipes by the box, Grindstones, Sackings, Porter Bottles, Pocket Bottles, Sets of Castors, Liverpool stov'd Salt, and 500 bushels Liverpool Coals. May 5. eo3w
SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale, Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German linens; cotton in bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses. May 5. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sabie Iron, Sugar in hhds. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins. Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Bales India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes, China and Longee roma! Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs Mould and dipt Candles, Red Soai Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17. eo
SUBSCRIPTIONS
TO THAT USEFUL AND POPULAR WORK, THE Domestic Encyclopaedia, OR DICTIONARY OF FACTS AND USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, Are received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a general outline of the work may be seen.
Conditions.
 I. It shall be printed in five large, handsome octavo volumes. One volume shall be delivered every three months. Price to subscribers, two dollars and fifty cents per volume, in boards, payable on delivery.  II. It may be had in one delivery when finished, at twelve dollars and fifty cents, or fifteen dollars well bound, payable on the delivery of the books. It will, however, be only obtained at these prices, by those who give the publishers their names during the progress of the work, to take it when finished.  III. At any considerable distance from Philadelphia, it can only be delivered in the last mentioned manner—the forwarding of single volumes to many places being impracticable. 
April 28. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit:
WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Columbia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine packages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit: at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the U. States, to wit: at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now being Collector of the said port of Alexandria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has prayed that the said nine packages of Suspenders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed— And whereas , the Hon. William Kilty, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney— Notice is hereby given , that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or interest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.) G. DENEALE, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz.
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improvements thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Robert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George-Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and interest of said Robert Mease to the following lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Robert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandell; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dols. per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandell; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with approved endorser, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment.
WILLIAM HERBERT, Trustee. April 28. d
Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts; and few boxes first quality Havana Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber has just imported an assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of printed calicoes and cotton cambricks, cambricks and mullins, silk shawls and handkerchiefs, silk waistcoatings, florentines and collar velvet, diapers, diaper and damask table cloths, table and tea napkins, cord'd and India dimities, superfine jeans, Merfeilles quilting, 7-8 and 11-8 cotton checks, 9-8 striped do. superfine cloths and cassimeres, cotton and thread hose, counterpanes, Merfeilles bed quilts, brown hollands, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, nuns, colour'd 3 chord and shoe threads—old port wine in bottles.
Spades, shovels, common and German scythes, broad hoes, sad irons, seine twine, fishing, deep sea and plough lines, felt bats in cases, sheathing, wrapping and tea paper, single and double matresses, &c.
Which he now offers for sale at his store, the corner of Fairfax and King streets, for cash, approved notes, or the usual credit to punctual men.
JAS. SANDERSON. April 16. eo
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bls. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO, A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes.
Thos. Simms. May 6. d
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
Twenty Dollars Reward.
LEFT my service, on the morning of the first instant, negro MOSES, a black fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has a pleasant countenance, a large mouth, a small impediment in his speech when the least confused; his legs are rather small, and he is fond of liquor; his clothing are a short blue coat of coarse cloth, a fowndown waistcoat, and one of striped country cloth, two or three pair of trowsers of different kinds, one is striped country cloth, one Irish linen shirt, 1 or 2 oznaburg do. and a wool hat.
It is probable he may change his clothes, as I expect he has money with him, having stolen some from me, for which I whipped him on the 22d ult. and expect the marks of the whip will remain on his back for some days. I did not get half the money lost. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home to the subscriber, in Charles County, near Port Tobacco, Maryland.
Masters of vessels and others are forewarned not to carry off or harbor said fellow at their peril
BASIL SPALDING. May 4. law 3t
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo
THE Accommodation Coach, WILL, from this date, leave Mr. Gadby's every morning at 5 o'clock, and arrive at Baltimore the same day. May 2. eo3t
ROBERT B. JAMESON
OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hhds. 1st quality Musco-
vado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. do. 10 do. 3d do. do. Loaf and Lump do.
10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial,
4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Coniac and Barcelona Brandy,
Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz.
50 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality,
Mould and dipt Candles, White and brown Soap,
200 reams of Wrapping Paper of different sizes,
Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10,
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontinac, Teneriffe, And Malaga } WINES,
English Gunpowder from F to double battle,
50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton.
Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, allum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, Glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assorted, &c. &c. April 27. d m
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bls. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bds.
Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill,
Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris, by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5. d
To be Sold positively
At public sale, on Thursday the 26th May, on the premises,
THE Subscriber's life-estate in the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria. The farm consists of about 360 acres. The buildings and improvements very good, and the fishery attached to it very valuable.
Also will be sold at the same time and place, a number of horses, cattle & sheep and a variety of farming utensils as well as a quantity of household furniture, consisting of mahogany tables, bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, &c.
The terms cash, for all sums under one hundred dollars; and for all sums above, approved notes negotiable in the banks of Alexandria or Columbia, at sixty and ninety days.
TOBIAS LEAR. May 5. eo
This Day Landing,
From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber,
20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality,
1 ton of Cordage, 200 tiers Stone Lime, 1 bale Russia Sheetings, 500 pieces Nankeen, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, 20 bds. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.