Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-12-02 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1803.
[No. 925.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO,
Avariety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Calimerees, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Nov. 29.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogsheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierses and bds.
Coffee in tierses 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, Duffles, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elaticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Nov. 29.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN,
And are now opening, and will be ready for sale
in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods :
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffle blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thicks, cadders, kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, fine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks.
And have on Hand,
70 hds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels Salt.
Oct. 26.
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax street, near the corner of Prince street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's
SHOES :
Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels. Spangled kid, with and without heels. Misses Morocco and leather. Mens' fine and coarse Shoes. Boys' do. do. Children's Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom.
Oct. 29.
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LANDING
At Merchants' Wharf, and for sale from on board the ship President, captain Boyd, from Liverpool,
A Cargo of Stowed Salt.
For Charter or Sale,
The Ship PRESIDENT, about 240 tons burthen, two years old, and a fast sailer. Apply to
Wm. HODGSON.
Nov. 26.
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN,
Capt. Bradford,
A few hds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale in a few days.
Sept. 30.
For BOSTON,
The Sch'r FRIENDSHIP,
LEVI SOUL, Master;
burthena bout 1000 barrels. For Freight or Passage apply to
John G. Ladd.
For New-York,
The Brig CYRUS,
JOHN JOHNSON, Master:
For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf, or to
J. G. LADD.
Nov. 25.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
ELEAZER FREEMAN
Master;
burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton.
Oct. 6.
For Philadelphia,
THE SLOOP
UNITY,
JOHN ALBRIGHT, MASTER,
will sail in four days. For passage only, apply to
DANIEL M'CLEAN.
Nov. 28.
Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Ship HERO,
burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bds.
Has on board for sale,
20 pipes HOLLAND GIN.
For terms apply to the Master on board.
Thomas Cole.
Oct. 17.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The Schooner
GEN. PINCKNEY,
a fine new vessel, built on this river, of about 520 barrels, well found, and in complete order to proceed immediately to sea. Apply to
Robt. T. Hooe and Co.
Nov. 4.
For Providence and Newport.
The new staunch fast sailing Packet Brig RISING SUN,
JOHN JENCKES, Master,
Lying at M'Clean's wharf, will sail in six days, for freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or
JOHN G. LADD.
Nov. 22.
For Freight or Charter,
The SHIP
Fair American,
Capt. STOVER,
about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to
Janney & Paton.
Who have received and for sale on board said vessel,
160 tons Plaister of Paris.
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight:
Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted, First quality clean Hemp, Do. Sail Duck, Do. Ravens do. White and Brown Sheerings, Broad and narrow Diapers, Drillings, &c. &c.
Apply to
R. T. Hooe and Co.
J. and T. Vowell,
Lawrafon and Smoot
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be overlooked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods.
Lawrafon and Smoot.
Oct. 6.
Just received, and for Sale,
16 hds. Clay'd, } Sugar, 10 hds. Muscovado, } 20 bbls. do.
West India rum in puncheons, and bbls.
Molasses in hds.
Peach, and apple brandy.
Cyder and vinegar in bbls.
A quantity of excellent bacon.
Herrings and shad in bbls.
30 doz. winter stockings.
Irish linen by the box or piece,
And a general assortment of groceries.
We continue to keep a general assortment of
bolting cloaths and select the best flour for family use.
ALEX. SMITH & SON.
The highest price given for
Flaxseed.
Nov. 15.
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JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED,
By the late arrivals, their assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax street.
Oct. 26.
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WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30.
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JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
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This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Charles county, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the estate of James Graham, late of Charles County, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers therefor, to the subscriber, on or before the second day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this second day of November, in the year of our Lord, 1803.
Gerrard Briscoe, Administrator of James Graham.
Nov. 19.
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JAMES S. SCOTT
TAILOR,
Has received his FALL assortment of
FANCY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any:
Amongst which are the following:
SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cambric, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c.
Four good Journeymen wanted immediately.
October 27.
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The Subscriber
having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embarrassment, hath come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes
of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milch cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c.
The sale will commence at Salisbury on Thursday the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said estate will be allowed to purchase to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknowledged by me to be just and interest abated them.
Charles I. Love,
Executor of Samuel Love, deceased. Salisbury, Oct. 31.
PUBLIC SALE.
SOME of the Legatees of the late Mr. William Triplett, having objected to a division of the decedant's estate, which he recommended in his will to be done, we, therefore, as executors, will expose to public sale, at Round Hill, his late residence, on Wednesday the 14th of December next, ALL THE ESTATE, real and personal, of which the died seized.
The ROUND HILL Tract, containing nearly four hundred acres, is a most desirable and healthy situation, on which is built a brick house one story high, fifty four feet long, and eighteen feet wide; four rooms on the lower floor, with a fire place and closets in each, and a passage eight feet wide; three rooms upstairs, two of them with fire places, a good cellar and kitchen under the house: a framed barn, dairy, stables for ten horses, carriage house, two corn houses, one granary, meat house, and quarters, well calculated for the accommodation of thirty negroes; an apple orchard of excellent fruit, and a garden paled in. This farm is well known to be one of most productive in the county, and now in a high and improved state, being well fenced and divided into convenient fields for farming; there are eighty acres of timothy meadow, producing from eighty to one hundred tons a year; fifty acres of new meadow may be made and watered at a small expence. The crops of small grain have generally been from 500 to 600 bushels, and of corn 300 barrels.
Near this lies another Tract of about four hundred acres, heavily timbered with pine, oak and hickory, with good springs and fine high, healthy situations for building; the post road, from north to south, passes thro' those two tracts, which affords two excellent stands for taverns, and also for tan yards, being not more than eight miles from Alexandria and six from Washington.
Also, another Tract lying on the main branch of Tillo's creek, about two miles from Colchester, on which Mr. William Triplett now lives, containing upwards of 100 acres; the building is a good farm house, in a healthy situation, a good orchard and fine water.
At the same time and place will be sold, thirty valuable SLAVES, men, women and children; some plate, a watch, books, (among which are some valuable classics) household furniture, and beds of a good quality, bed and table linen, kitchen furniture, a coach and harness, one waggon and cart, farming utensils, horses, mule, one yoke of excellent oxen, cattle, sheep, hogs, &c.
The terms of sale for the land are, one third payable on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be taken to secure the two last payments. The Negroes will be sold at 12 months credit, and the other property at a credit of nine months: for all sums over twenty dollars bonds, with approved security will be required of the purchasers.
Major George Triplett, on the re-miles, will show the land, with a correct plat survey lately made by Col. Wm. Payne, County Surveyor, at the instance of the executors. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale by
CHARLES LITTLE,
AND
GEORGE TRIPLETT, } Executors.
The sale will continue from day to day, until the property is disposed of.
Nov. 12.

Public Sale.
For the Benefit of the Underwriters.
In consequence of the badness of the weather yesterday afternoon, the sale of the Schooner NELSON , was postponed to this afternoon at 3 o'clock on Jevins's wharf.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
December 1.
Public Sale.
On Friday next at three o'clock, P. M. will be remptorily be sold on Merchants' Wharf, Sixty four bales of Upland Cotton, and two Hogsheads of Sugar.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
December 1.
FIRST NOTICE.
In the Case of JAMES SMITH, a Bankrupt. WHEREAS
a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth against James Smith, of Dunfries, in the state of Virginia, Merchant, and he having been declared a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, or a major part of them, on Friday the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday, the 9th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke) in the town of Fredericksburg—and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his creditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination.
All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct.
BENJAMIN PARKE,
Secretary to the Commissioners.
Commissioners Office, Fredericksburg, Dec. 1, 1803. } d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at JAMES KENNEDY's , senior, Book and Stationary Store,
Blackstone's Commentaries
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NOTES OF REFERENCE
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The Constitution and Laws
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To be Sold,
Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mann Page , deceased, on Monday the 23 day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mannsfeld , his late residence,
All the personal Property belonging to his Estate:
Consisting of about One Hundred and Sixty
NEGROES,
together with all the stock of Horses, three Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, and about 1000 barrels of Corn. Amongst the Negroes are seven very valuable Carpenters, three excellent Blacksmiths, two Millers and some other tradesmen. The greater part, if not the whole, of this valuable property, will be sold on a credit of 12 months; the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All sums under twenty dollars must be paid in money.
There is also to dispose of, at private sale, and on the foregoing terms, a number of
LOTS
in Hanover town, county of Hanover, including the Tobacco Warehouses at that place; a House and Lot in the town of Bath, or Berkley Springs, and 3000 acres of
TENNESSEE LANDS,
belonging to said estate.
All persons having claims against said Estate, will please make them known as speedily as possible; and those indebted will, it is hoped, be forward in making payment to
Robert Patton,
Administrator with the Will annexed. Fredericksburg, Dec. 1. } d
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, October 25.
DEBATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY.
(Mr. Nicholson's Speech continued.)
The gentleman seems however partly to have abandoned this ground, but in his opinion the treaty itself violates the constitution. With that gentleman I am unwilling to set the constitution at defiance. I trust we shall maintain it in all its vigor. The 3d article of the treaty, he says, either admits the ceded territory into the union immediately or pledges us to do it hereafter. It cannot be contended that the territory is ipso facto admitted, but the objection is that the president and senate have no right to pledge the government for any thing not immediately within their own powers. This objection is not solid. Every day's practice proves that it is without any force whatever. The president and senate have the treaty making power vested in them, but almost all their treaties contain stipulations, which must be performed by this house, if they are ever performed at all. In our last convention with Great Britain, the president and the senate pledge the U. States to the payment of six thousand pounds sterling, yet the payment of this money was not within the powers granted to them by the constitution, nor could it ever have been paid without the concurrence of this house. It was never doubted however that this stipulation was constitutional. The present treaty with France pledges the United States to the payment of fifteen millions of dollars, yet gentlemen do not question the constitutionality of this measure, although it can never be carried into effect without the co-operation of this house. In fact there is no treaty made with a foreign power in which some of the regulations must not lie entirely inactive, unless this house shall give its assent to them. So in the present instance the fifteen millions of dollars can never be paid, nor the ceded territory admitted into the union, unless this house shall give its assent.
It is said, however, that congress cannot under the constitution admit foreign territory into the union upon an equal footing with the states even under that article of the constitution which provides that new states may be admitted. I have before said that upon this point I mean to offer no opinion because at this time I think it unnecessary, nor need we now enquire whether this is in reality the meaning of the treaty. The Gentleman from Connecticut however assuming this ground, contends that as the treaty embraces objects not in the power of the general government the whole is of course invalid. There may be some plausibility in this argument, but it is plausibility only. It has been already proved that the treaty making power frequently and of necessity embraces objects not in the power of the president and senate, but of the whole legislature, yet that this does not of course invalidate the treaty. It may be shown that where a treaty contains stipulations, which are not in the power of the general government, and of course cannot be carried into effect, yet that does not invalidate the whole, although those particular stipulations may of themselves be void. An instrument might sometimes contain covenants which were mala in se ; these of course would be void, but others might nevertheless stand good. I take a distinction which I am warranted in by the best writers, between articles of a treaty which are violated by one party, and articles from which the nature of things or from previous engagements, are void. Where one party violates an article in a treaty, the other has a right to declare the whole void, because the violation is a breach of faith, and is a voluntary act. But where some of the stipulations of a treaty are impossible to be performed, or cannot be fulfilled consistently with the engagements of an antecedent treaty with a third power, these are of course void, but other parts will stand good. A variety of cases might be cited to prove this, but a very strong one will be found in our treaty of peace with Great Britain, concluded in 1783. The 4th article of that treaty provided that creditors on either side should meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of debts bona fide contracted previous to the war. This was a stipulation which Congress could not perform. In all matters relating to the recovery of debts, the individual states retained entire and uncontrouled authority. The objects embraced by this article were completely out of the power of Congress. The right to
make treaties had been committed to the articles of confederacy to the general government, but in this particular the assent of the states was absolutely necessary before that part of the treaty could be carried into effect. Great Britain remonstrated repeatedly, but some of the states, particularly Virginia, refused to concur. Congress recommended it to the states, to declare the treaty the supreme law, but the recommendation was not attended to. That article of the treaty was of course invalid, and never was fulfilled on the part of the United States. Yet it is certain that the whole treaty was not thereby rendered a nullity. Our Independence was acknowledged. Hostilities ceased and the British armies were withdrawn. The cases are extremely analogous, and if it should finally be determined that Congress cannot admit the ceded territory into the union as a state, yet the other parts of the treaty with France will stand good. If this was the intention of our ministers (which perhaps may be doubted) they seem to have guarded against the event of a refusal either by Congress or by the people. For it is declared expressly that until the inhabitants can be incorporated into the union, and can be admitted to all the privileges of citizenship, they shall be protected in the enjoyment of their civil and religious rights.
(To be continued.)
FRIDAY, November 25.
(Concluded.)
Mr. Gregg hoped the gentleman, who had offered this resolution, would agree to let it lie on the table. Mr. G. said he was himself at first induced to think with the gentleman, that from the remarks which fallen on both sides of the House, on the bill respecting salaries, such an enquiry as that at present proposed would be highly proper; and had himself contemplated the offering a similar resolution. But on farther enquiry he had found, that by the existing rules of the House, the committee of ways and means were already fully instructed to make the necessary enquiries; and he thought that such a resolution, under those circumstances would wear the appearance of censure on that committee. It was known to the House that the committee had much and important business submitted to them. They had already done much business, and much, he understood, was in a state of preparation. He hoped, therefore, that the resolution would be suffered to lie on the table; and that, at some future day, it would be called up, in case the committee did not, in the interim, pay a due attention to the duties enjoined upon them.
Mr. Nicholson. I am persuaded that the gentleman, who offered the resolution, did not intend in the most distant manner to censure the committee of ways and means. I, as a member of that committee, do not feel that the least was intended or deserved. Nor do I think that this would be the effect of the resolution, if adopted by the House. It is true that one part of the resolution contemplates objects embraced in the general rules; but it is also true, that it embraces other objects, not mentioned in the rules. It is more than probable that it was to these last particular objects that the gentleman meant to direct the attention of the Committee of Ways and Means. I allude to that part of the resolution that contemplates the discontinuance of such offices or establishments, as are useless. The rule of the house does not empower the committee, in express terms, to make such an enquiry; though I have no doubt that the object is substantially embraced by the spirit of it. The power of the committee of Ways and Means were materially changed at the beginning of the seventh Congress. They were then empowered "to examine into the state of the several public departments, & particularly into the laws making appropriations of monies; and to report, whether the monies have been disbursed conformably with such laws; and also to report, from time to time, such provisions and arrangements as may be necessary to add to the economy of the departments, and the accountability of their officers." This power was engrafted on the previous powers of that committee from a bill that originated with the committee, usually styled the committee of investigation. The bill was introduced to destroy the two offices of the accountants of the war and navy departments; and the title of it was transposed into the standing rules of the House. It is extremely probable that the gentleman who has offered this resolution, as well as other gentlemen, had no idea of the extent of the powers given to the Committee of Ways and Means. Under this view, I do not think the resolution will answer any useful purpose, as the committee of Ways and Means have already the same duties devolved upon them which it assigns. I am convinced the gentleman who offered it will have no objection to its postponement till the 1st of January; and in the mean time, the committee of Ways and Means will, if they see fit, make the enquiry which appears to be the object of it.
Mr. Rodney. With my friend from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) I will on all occasions exercise an independent judgment on any proposition submitted to the House, without regard to the quarter from which it may come, and with my friend from Maryland (Mr. Nicholson) I am satisfied that the idea of censuring the committee of ways and means, was the most remote from the intention of my friend from Virginia (Mr. Eppes) from his known character. I shall consider, then,
this resolution, as well as all others, on its merits alone. Three objections have been raised against it, first, that it implies a censure upon the committee of ways and means, of which I am a member—2dly, that the subjects to which it relates are already before that committee; and 3dly, that it is required that it lie on the table for consideration. As to the first objection, I shall put it out of the question, as I am satisfied such an idea as that of censuring the committee never entered the imagination of the gentleman who moved the resolution, and as no such idea can be collected from the expressions of the gentleman, or appears on the face of the resolution. As a member of that committee I am not sensible of its implying any censure, though I trust I shall be as much alive as any other member of the committee, to the imputation of censure.
As to the 2d objection, to the resolution, that it assigns duties already devolved by the rules of the House, it may be true that all the duties imposed by the resolution, are embraced by the rules, but as a member of the committee of ways and means, I shall always feel thankful to any member for calling to my view any specific duties which that committee ought to perform. I shall never be offended by the call of any gentleman upon me to discharge my duty. It is true that we have certain duties assigned us by the house for the performance of which, we may be said in the language of the gentleman from Virginia, to be the attorney of the house, but I think if I may use the expression the fee simple resides with the house; and it is not only the right, but the duty of any member to call any committee to the discharge of the duties assigned it. I feel therefore no objection to the resolution on this score. The same course has been pursued in the other resolution offered by the same gentleman; and though in that case, it was a particular duty to which the attention of the committee was called, yet I do not consider that there is any solidity in the distinction attempted to be drawn by my learned friend from Virginia, between specific and general propositions. If there is any distinction, it is so slight that I am unable to perceive it. As the original resolution, offered by my friend from Virginia, called the attention of the committee to a specific point, so does this. It does not call upon the committee to discharge all the duties devolved upon them, but invites their attention to particular points of duty; and though we may by the standing rules of the house, be empowered to make an enquiry on the same subjects, yet as this resolution directs us specifically to particular points, I shall consider it my special duty to attend to them, if it shall pass.
For these reasons said Mr. R. I consider the resolution in every point of view correct. As to a postponement I have no objection with the consent of the gentleman who moved the resolution, to postpone it to a distant day, not however so distant as January.
Mr. Nicholson. I think the resolution useless—and if the question now before us was whether we should agree or disagree to it, I should give it my negative, that the house may preserve some consistency in their proceedings. I will call the attention of gentlemen to the fate of several resolutions offered two years since from a certain quarter of the house, calling the attention of the committee of ways and means to the expediency of reducing the duties on brown sugar, coffee and bohea tea. They were then rejected on the ground that the previous general powers conferred on that committee, involved power to enquire on that specific proposition. If now we adopt this resolution coming from another quarter of this house, we shall not preserve consistency of conduct. I hope gentlemen from a regard to consistency, will agree at least to postpone this resolution.
The question was then taken on a postponement of the resolution to the first day of January, and lost—Ayes 37—Nees 61.
Mr. Smilie considered it improper to pass a resolution of so much importance so hastily. He moved a postponement to the first Monday of December.
Mr. Standford moved an adjournment of the House. Lost—Ayes 45—Nees 55.
Mr. Sanford moved a postponement to the 3d Monday of December. Lost without a division.
The motion of Mr. Smilie, to postpone the resolution to the 1st Monday of December, was then agreed to. Ayes 72.
Mr. Varnum moved that the resolution, offered by Mr. Eppes, should be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. J. Randolph moved for printing in connection with the resolution the standing rules of the house, respecting the duties of the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Varnum called for a division of the question.
Mr. Nicholson moved an adjournment. Carried—Ayes 60.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 25.
Arrived brig Isabella , Craig 35 day from Demerara .
The lark, Cleveland , of Baltimore , has arrived at Boston .
The brig Rover , of Baltimore , was spoken Oct. 21, in lat. 24, 28, long. 58, 22, days out, for Barbados .
November 27.
Arrived last night, schr. Fair Play , Hudson , from Newburyport R. I. Saw off Cape Henry , a dismasted brig said to be from Turk's Island , bound to N. York .
Also schr. Rambler , Hills , from Boston .
The ship Augusta , Clarke , hence to Amsterdam , was spoken Nov. 9, lat. 40, 30, long. 64, six days out.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2.
At the Anniversary Meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, on Wednesday the 30th ult. the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year:
 William Wilson, President.  James Patton, and James Gillies, Vice Presidents.  Alexander M'Kenzie, Treasurer.  Rev. James Muir, Chaplain.  D. Charles Douglass, Physician.  Andrew Jamieson, James Wilson, James Kennedy, jun., Samuel Craig, Managers.  James Towers, Secretary. 
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Mr. SNOWDEN, Business lately called me over the Ridge to Charles-town, from whence other business took me across to the upper parts of Fauquier county, from whence I proceeded home, I crossed the mountain at Snickers's and Ashby's Gaps. The great heat prevailing respecting the direction of the Turnpike Road, induced me to pay particular attention to those Gaps, and the roads leading from them to this place. The Gap at Snickers's is rough and steep, and the road from thence to Little River very hilly, many of the hills long and steep, the Gap at Ashby's is not worse to ascend than the Trough Hill but longer, the road after crossing the mountain is comparatively level, no hill in it worse than in going from the levels in the Leesburg road to the old Court-house, a road generally known by the inhabitants of this place. At the foot of the mountain at Ashby's Gap the road forks, one branch of it going by Middleburg and Little River to Centerville, the other going by Haymarket (the Red house) to the same place, of these two routes further and particular mention will be made; about nine miles below these forks, the road from Manassah's Gap enters the Haymarket road, two or three miles still lower down the road from Chester's Gap enters it, and a short distance further the road turns off to Fauquier Court-house, at which place a road enters from Thom's Gap. From Ashby's to Manassah's Gap is ten miles, from thence to Chester eight or ten miles, and from that Gap to Thom's upwards of 20. Ashby's, Chester's and Manassah's Gaps, are nearer to Alexandria than Fredericksburg by seven or eight miles. The North Branch of Rappahannock makes out of the mountain in and about Chester's Gap, it is the dividing line between the counties of Fauquier and Culpepper, upon it there are several merchant mills built, at which the wheat for the distance of eight or ten miles in Culpepper is ground; the mills upon the upper part of the river find their way to Haymarket by Chester's Gap road, those on the lower part come in at Fauquier Court-house. From Fauquier Court-house it is nearer to Fredericksburg than Alexandria by four or five miles. From the Bull Run mountains and the Bull Run, the distance is from twenty-five to thirty miles to Rappahannock, (this line some of our great advocates for the interest of Alexandria, think it presumptuous in us to endeavor to pass.) The whole body of the people within the District I have described, are anxious to form connections with Alexandria, and bring their products to that market. I have seen and conversed with several of them, they are now sensible of the great advantage, an exporting and importing port has over one that does neither, & wish to enjoy the benefit of it: the way from Fauquier Court-house to this place is also by Haymarket, the road from that place to Centerville is equally as bad as any in this neighborhood, and in the Winter is nearly impassable. From Haymarket to Occoquan Mills and Dumfries, the road in the Winter is comparatively good, from Fauquier Court-house to the same places and Fredericksburg, the roads are similar; the obstacles between Haymarket and this, diverts all that trade from us, or the greater part of it. Was the Turnpike Road from this to Little River conducted by the way of Centerville, the landholders in the District I have described, would form a company to improve the road from Centerville to Haymarket, this I have been told by several influential characters in that District. I will now take under view the two routes at the foot of the mountain to Centerville. It is acknowledged that by Middleburg and Little River, the distance to Centerville is shorter from three to five miles as the roads now run, than by Haymarket, this variance is occasioned by a road through Rectortown not so generally used, which cuts off two miles, but of this it is believed at least two miles may be saved by straightening the
road from Haymarket, the road by Middleburg is very rough, broken and hilly, and the nearest would never be used if a practicable road could be obtained from Haymarket. It is urged that in conducting the Turnpike by the Court-house, the distance saved by that route would induce all those about Ashby's Gap, and those crossing the mountain at that place to take the direction of Little River, much stress is laid upon that saving, but I cannot think this an object worth contending so warmly for.
There must be something further contemplated. The direction of the road is, in my opinion, the grand object contended for, and would be, though there was not one foot saved in the route; and this is a circumstance which ought particularly to command the attention of the Stockholders and the citizens of Alexandria. Let them recollect that the road by the Court House intersects the present Turnpike Road at the Blue Ball Tavern, not more than six miles from Alexandria, and fully fourteen from Centerville, over a bad piece of ground; this will, most effectually cut off all intercourse with all that district of country which I have described, containing at least three times as many people as will ever use the Little River Turnpike Road, whatever direction it may take; and the only end it will answer will be to oblige the people about Ashby's, and those crossing at that Gap, to take the direction of Little River, which, in all probability, they would not do, was the other route improved, so much better is that road as far as Haymarket. It is not to be expected that the landholders in the district mentioned, will improve the road between Haymarket and Centerville, if the Turnpike Road takes the direction of the Court House as it can be productive of no benefit to them while the road from thence to the Blue Ball remains in the state it now is. On my way up the country I breakfasted at Centerville, where I was told Col. Powell, on his way home from the last meeting, informed Mr. Lacey that he perceived the people of Alexandria did not wish the road to be conducted higher than Centerville. I called upon Mr. Lacey to know whether that account was true, by him I was told Col. Powell had mentioned to him that he perceived some of the Directors in Alexandria did not wish the road to go higher than Centerville, and if I rightly understood Mr. Lacey, my name was particularly mentioned. I candidly acknowledge that I viewed the measure of directing the road to Little River as inconsiderate and injurious, but as the subscriptions were made under that impression, I have and do conceive that any deviation from that direction would be a flagrant act of injustice and breach of public compact, and that I at no time entertained the most distant wish to have such a measure attempted. A few days ago I accidentally fell in with a small circle which Mr. Ricketts was haranguing and pointing out the great advantages which would result from pursuing the Court House route. After he had finished I was asked by one of the company what I thought of it. I let them know that I differed altogether from Mr. Ricketts in opinion. To which he significantly replied—old gentleman, it is well known you are interested, implying that no opinion of mine from that circumstance ought to be regarded.
I cannot be deemed illiberal or indecorous, to judge him by his own rule. He and his partners have for some years possessed a large and valuable property, upon Goose Creek, below Leesburg; this summer he has made a large addition to his property in that neighbourhood; he gave 9800 dolls. for a mill and some land; it may then fairly and justly be attributed to the accommodation of that property, the great exertions he has made to carry the Turnpike by the Court House. However, notwithstanding those exertions to accommodate that property, notwithstanding his many incomprehensible speeches, to prove the superiority of land over water carriage, I am firmly of opinion, when his zeal and his phrenzy begin to moderate, he will discover that his true interest will be, to make use of water carriage, and that he will avail himself of it. Since I came home, I have seen the address of the three Directors to the Stockholders. I have neither time nor inclination, to travel through that specious but deceptive publication. One prominent feature, it may not be amiss slightly to notice. It is the construction of the act of Assembly, in which they wholly reject an important part of the law, and what they admit is examined and decided upon, by those strict, contracted, and rigid rules by which, in the courts of common law, the pleadings in those courts have been canvassed and adjudged by; where you may frequently see a court gravely deliberating, whether a man shall recover a just debt, no way denied, only because, in stating his claim, he probably has omitted a word or two generally made use, or inserted half a dozen not in common use—away with such folly. Shall a measure abounding with benefits and advantages to a great body of landholders, holding out to the citizens of Alexandria a great extension of their trade, be trammelled with those shackles which have so long and deservedly been the reproach of our jurisprudence? Forbid it common sense. One further observation on that piece and I quit it. It is stated that the road was not intended to draw the trade from Dumfries, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, and Richmond within the commonwealth of Virginia, to Alexandria without the commonwealth.
Citizens of Alexandria can you read that paragraph with common temper. Inhabitants of Prince William, Fauquier, and Culpepper, are you so degraded in the eyes of your legislature as
not to be allowed to hunt out the best markets for the produce of your labor? must the means be withheld from you of selling those products at the best market? Must you be compelled to sell and buy only to and from the merchants of those towns and thereby in fact, become their slaves of wood and drawers of water. No I cannot believe it. JAMES KEITH. Alex. Dec. 2, 1803.
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
To the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Company.
GENTLEMEN, When I returned a plat of my survey of the two routes, from the Trough Hill to Little River, made agreeable to your instruction, I supposed I was then done with the business; but from the purport of two letters received this day, and the love of truth, I think it my duty to give you a few remarks, not stated in my plat.
Col. Simons informs me, it is reported in town, that my answers to the questions, asked by the President and Directors, and committed to writing by one of the Board, was not obtained from me. Men of corrupt minds will say, and pretend to believe, any thing to answer their own purpose: For the gratification of all who wish to be informed, I hereby certify, that, in my judgment, the route from the Trough Hill, by the Court House, and from thence with a strait line to Little River, is more level than the route from the Trough Hill to Centerville, and from thence with the old road to Little River; that there is more white and black stone on the new route, than appears to be on the old route, but the road will run through more wood land on the new route, than on the old. As to the bridges, the principal water courses are all noted in my plat; you must judge for yourselves the difference of expense of bridges on the two routes. The above is the substance of the greater part of my answers to your questions, to the best of my recollection, reduced to writing by one of the board, as above stated. It is true, I refused to put my signature to that paper, because there is couched in some of my answers, something like an opinion, which I was determined to keep to myself, until a final decision was made by the Board of Directors.
In a letter from Mr. Ricketts I am informed, that several persons in Alexandria have asserted, that I represent the new route from twenty five to thirty thousand dollars more expensive than the old route: Nothing can be more erroneous, and I am satisfied that no honest man, with common sense, will believe the report. I have said, the new route is near two miles shorter and more level than the old, & there appears to be more stone on the new route than on the old. I am of opinion that the new route will cost considerably less money than the old way, and will be more advantageous to the Stockholders. But it may be said I am now giving an opinion. I am requested to do it, and suppose I am at full liberty after a final decision of the Directors has been published, and so many erroneous assertions about my opinion. I am no way interested—I respect the present Directors and Stockholders on both sides of the question—I have no anxiety for the road to be made on the new, or the old route, my only wish is for the public good, and benefit of the Stockholders. I am, with esteem, Your friend and humble servant, SIMON SOMMERS. Nov. 29, 1803.
Extract of a letter from Thomas T. Davis, Esq., dated Kaskaskias, Indiana Territory, October 18, 1803.
"Since I saw you in Kentucky, I have travelled through this territory, and visited our new acquired country on the West side of the Mississippi. This country does not equal the fame which common report give it; it is greatly inferior to Kentucky in point of fertility. From the falls of the Ohio to St. Vincennes the land is rich and well watered; though broken. From Vincennes, which stands on the bank of the Wabash, to this place, is a poor country, ninetieths of it is prairie, or as we would call it, oak field. The water is scarce and bad; the distance is 160 miles, without inhabitants, though it is said that on each side of the road at some distance, the land is good. From this to Cahokia is 60 miles, a fine rich country, and settled, but there is room in this country for millions of inhabitants. To this country every young man who is without a fortune ought to repair. The best of land here is to be had on the lowest terms."
"On the other side of the Mississippi the land is rich near the river, but becomes poor and broken as you leave it. The French all live in villages; the Americans go on farms. In Upper Louisiana there are about ten thousand souls—about half of which are said to be Americans."
"I think the soil and climate here well adapted to the growth of cotton and hemp; but as a great proportion of the people have newly settled—no great experiment has yet been made. If persons migrating here are not permitted to bring their negroes, with them, it will be many years before we become a state. Persons wishing to hold slaves will go on the Spanish side; those who are against it will settle in the state of Ohio, where the point is settled."
"The Indians are all peaceable; many of them live in this village, and the village of St. Vincennes. This place exhibits some remains of former grandeur, a great number of chimneys are standing, to which house were formerly annexed. The Jesuits College is quite down, and the vaults alone remain entire. This depopulation is said to
be owing to the extension of the American government here—the former inhabitants were slave holders, and the adoption of the ordinance induced them to believe their negroes would be liberated, and they immediately quit this place and went on the Spanish side of the Mississippi—they left their houses which have fallen down for want of some person to take care of them. The alarm now exists among the inhabitants on the other side of the Mississippi, for they are large slave holders, and the sooner some act of the government removes those fears the better. I wish Congress would make provision by law for granting appeal and writs of error from the general court of this territory to the supreme federal court. Before the last general court a verdict was obtained for thirteen thousand dollars, and it involves a doubtful legal question."
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
  ARRIVED, Charleston   Schooner Joanna, Nancy, Gilpen, do.   CLEARED,   Sch'r Powamack, Tucker, Active, New-Providence   Providence, Mann, George Town   Hiland, Hand, Baltimore   Sloop Victory, Henry, Philadelphia   New-York   Providence 
Notice. An application will be made to the ensuing Assembly to incorporate a Company to form a Turnpike Road to Hay Market, from the most convenient point on the Turnpike Road now conducting from Alexandria, by Centerville to Little River. Fauquier, Nov. 28. (Dec. 1) 12aw2w.
For Sale, 2,500 bushels Turks Island Salt, 500 bushels Boston Potatoes, Plaister Paris, Mould Candles.
ALSO, One pipe L. P. Madeira Wine, Claret in hds. and cases. Wm. I. Hall, Merchants' Wharf, Nov. 28. d7t
JUST PUBLISHED By COTTON and STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED; A SERMON, Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations. With an Appendix, Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor. By James Muir, D. D. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1. d
PETER NOWLAND, HAIR DRESSER, ROYAL STREET, Has just received, In addition to his former stock, a fresh assortment
OF PERFUMERY, Patent Lamps, Gentlemens' Writing Desks, with Dressing Apparatus complete, &c. &c. ALSO, A quantity of London draught Hair which will be made up into fashionable Grecian Wigs, Frizetts, &c. &c. Nov. 26. d2w
JUST RECEIVED, Two warranted PIANO FORTES, which will be sold on low terms if speedy application is made. BELL and WRAY. Nov. 14. d
FOR SALE, At the subscribers' STORE, on King near Woffington Street. A few Thousand Dollars worth OF ASSORTED DRY GOODS, Suitable for the present Season. They will be sold either wholesale or retail, remarkable cheap. RICHARD LEWIS. Nov. 22. d
FOR SALE, A likely, healthy, young Negro Man of unexceptionable character. Apply to the Printer. ov. 5. d
For Sale, A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. d
For Sale or Rent. A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30. d2f
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannas, Alibad Emerty, Secure Baliah, Mugga Mamoudy, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurras, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown do. Bandanna Hifs. Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 1. eo
JAMES KENNEDY, sen. Has just received, and offer for sale, Ladies and gentlemen's Pocket Al- manacks, and memorandum books, in sheep and morocco-binding for the year 1804. ALSO, A handsome assortment of Morocco pocket- books with and without instruments, ladies' thread cases, asses skin memorandum books, mathemati- cal instruments, silver and steel pencil cases, and best black lead pencils, pen knives, glass, pewter, and wedgewood inkstands, slates and pencils, pa- per, quills, sealing wax and wafers, Indian rubber, best playing cards, and merchants account books, on a new & improved plan, with sundry other ar- ticles in the stationary line. Orders for blank books, ruled to any pattern and bound after the new method, will be thank- fully received and executed with neatness and dis- patch. Subscribers to the domestic Encyclopedia are respectfully informed that the 3d volume is come to hand and ready for delivery. Nov. 28. King-Street. cozw
ROBERT T. HOOE and Co. Has for Sale, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Coarse and fine Woolens, Irish and German Linens, Calicoes and Chintzes. Liverpool China, white and coloured, in assorted crates. Do. Stone Ware in crates, assorted, Sacking, coarse Hats in boxes, assorted, London Pewter, Scarlet Cardinals, Pipes in boxes, Paints in kegs, English Nails of all sizes. An assortment of Russia Linens and Diapers—Hemp and Iron. Nov. 4. eo
LECTURES. IN a science so various and complicated as the present system of the LAW, nothing which tends to facilitate the progress of the student can be deemed useless. It is with this view that the subscriber proposes to deliver, the ensuing winter, (and if suitable encouragement offers, annually) A course of Lectures, On Education, Belles Letters, Com- position, History and Law. The subscriber means to divide the same into two distinct courses. The object of this division is, that such young gentlemen who are designed to fill stations in active life, distinct from those of the learned professions, may resort to that course of lectures which will be delivered without a re- lation to the LAW, which will be the sole foun- dation of the other. If the plan should meet with success, the sub- scriber contemplates furnishing, next winter, a handsome library, for the use of such gentlemen as feel desirous of patronising the undertaking. The municipal laws of each state will then be provided—That students at law from any part of the United States will find it their interest to re- pair to the metropolis to pursue their studies; where they will have the advantage of attending the congressional debates.
The facility of access which the houses of con- gresses offer, is a circumstance peculiarly advan- tageous to the student, and the youthful pleader, not only from the light which is thrown in the course of debate on controverted questions of law; not only to be derived from witnessing the eager contests, the vigorous attacks, the wary methods of defence, exhibited by men of the most conspi- cuous talents, rivals alike in abilities and inter- est; but especially from this consideration, that the speakers are, in general, exempted by the na- ture of their functions, from those defects to which pleaders are peculiarly exposed. The LECTURES will commence the first week in December next, and continue until twelve dis- tinct Lectures in each course shall have been deli- vered. The terms may be known by application per- sonally, or by letters post-paid to ROBERT WARE PEACOCK, Attorney at Law. City of Washington, Oct. 7. m&th 11 D.
FOR SALE, Two acres of GROUND adjoining the Town of Alexandria, near the Powder-House. —ALSO— One Hundred and Fifty ACRES in Prince George's County, (Maryland,) six miles from Alexandria, and seven from the City of Washington; about fifty acres cleared, and the remainder well timbered. There are on the prem- ises a barn, and an orchard of good fruit. For particulars apply to James R. M. Lowe, In Alexandria. November 8. eo
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
BENNETT and WATTS Have an Hand, From late importations, and offer for sale on the usual terms, A general assortment of coarse Wool- lens, London superfine cloths and cassimeres, Do. swandowns, manilla stripes and toilanetts, Men's fatus, pealings, luteerings and farfeneis, An elegant assortment of chintzes and calicoes, Dimities, cambricks and other muslins amongst which are some very handsome India work, Elegant gilt and camel's hair shawls, Irish linens and sheetings, Piatillas white and brown, Ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, hessians and rolls, Best twilled sackings, English and Scotch carpeting, London pewter in cakes, British FF and battle gunpowder, Single and double barrel guns, An elegant assortment of buttons, Pitt, croscut, mill and hand steel plate saws, 61, 8d, 1od, 12d, and 2od, nails, Frying pans, With a general assortment of Hardware, &c. Seine twine. Nov. 12. diweoiwtawiw
BENJAMIN COCKE, Has received and is now opening (in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Wm. H. and E. M. Lyles, in Fairfax Street,) a handsome assortment of GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE, Superfine and common cloths, Ker- simeres, coatings, forest cloth, kerseys and half- thicks, striped and rose blankets, flannels, fash- ionable marseilles, toilanett and swandown for vest shapes, Irish and German Linens, long lawn, In- dia cottons, bandanna handkerchiefs, ladies fash- ionable shag velvet, bonnets, do. do. straw, do. white crape, feathers and artificial wreaths, floss- ed silk gloves pick nick and lace gloves, silk and cotton cords and tassels, Nelson ball trimming, thread lace, do. edging, chintzes, prints, white and coloured cambric muslin, do. figured, &c. The above goods will be sold low for CASH. Nov. 15. diw eo zw
JAMES RUSSEL Has imported in the ship Ann, captain Bradford, from Liverpool, FALL GOODS, Amongst which are striped and rose blankets, ker- seys, half thicks and plains, doubled milled De- vonshire kerseys, coarse and fine broad cloths, flushings, plain and striped coatings, baizes and flannels, wildbores and bombazetts, which he is now opening, and offers for sale, by the piece or retail, at his store in Fairfax street. He is in daily expectation of German, E. India, Russia, and other GOODS, to complete his assortment. Oct. 11. IT M. F
Frederick Kemelmmyer, LIMNER, Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hooe's, (Water street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attend- ance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon. He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting. Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible. August 31. eo
Notice is hereby given, That an ELECTION will be held at the house of the late Wm. Simpson, near the Old Turnpike Gate, on the first Monday in December next, for a President, Directors and Treasurer to the Turn- pike Road Company. By Order of the Board. Chas. Page, Treasurer. Nov. 10. 3ta w DE
Thirty Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB, about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since, he ab- sconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery of those who have been accessory to his concealment. Captain's of vessels, &c, are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15. d
FOR SALE. A large number of APPLE TREES, consist- ing of a great variety of the most choice fruit— these trees have been all raised upon seedling stocks and are now of a proper size to plant out this fall, or in the spring. The price 9d. per tree at the Nursery. Richard M. Scott. Bush Hill, Nov. 15. zaw
WILLIAM HODGSON OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimeres, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices. Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfthicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon. A quantity of Live-pool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogsheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES. For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate pos- session given. d
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bks. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hds. and 80 bks. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
ELEGANT EDITION OF The HOLY BIBLE. PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes) THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING The Old and New Testaments. CONDITIONS. It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type. The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, handsomely bound and lettered. To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis- count will be made, proportioned to the num- ber subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book print- ed on a large type, and, at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encou- ragement necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened; in this way, small por- tions of time would be profitably employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expence or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant. The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year. Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a spe- cimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
Notice is hereby given, THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills. Oct. 5, 1803. d
NOTICE. THE term of co-partnership, existing between the subscribers, trading under the firm of HENRY WOODROW & Co. is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons having claims against them will please hand in their accounts for settlement, and those indebted to them, are called on to make immediate payment to either of us. HENRY WOODROW, WALTER S. BELT. Aquia, Nov. 15. (21) eo12t.
Just Received, And for sale at the subscriber's store, Union street, 50 barrels large Rhode Island Greening APPLES, Cranberries and 1000 lbs. excellent Cheese. A. WILLIS. THOMAS SIMMS Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has returned to his old stand on Prince street, where he has for sale, as usual, a general Assortment of Groceries. He has just received some Rhode Island Greening APPLES, which he will dispose of by the barrel or bushel. WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17. JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Have Imported, In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS, which will be opened in a few days. Oct. 6. eo zw
FOR SALE, A Tract of LAND in Fairfax county, with- in 6 miles of Alexandria, and 8 of George- Town and the City of Washington, through which the new Turnpike Road is expected to pass. This land is well improved, with a frame dwelling house, two stories high, two rooms and a passage below, three rooms above, and four fire places, a kitchen adjoining, and every other necessary out house, the whole having been built within 5 years; also a young orchard, &c. &c. About one half of the land is under cultivation, and, from the experiment made, is well adapted to the Plaiter of Paris, the other half well time bered. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber living on the premises. Robert Mofs. Nov. 5. 21w
A Warehouse to Let. I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2. eo
To Farmers. I would lease for a term of years, from 100 to 2000 acres of valuable LAND, lying about ten miles South of James River, Virginia, in a healthy part of the country, about 50 miles west of Richmond, partly on the main road to that city, and near the navigable river Appomattox, which runs to Petersburg, about the same distance. A large portion is cultivated meadow, and cleared land, well adapted to the culture of wheat. For terms apply to Dr. Doug- lass in Alexandria, or to the subscriber on the land. BRETT RANDOLPH. N. B. Respectable Farmers wanting a settle- ment will find terms advantageous. B. R. Fighting Creek, Powhatan } County, Nov. 21. } 2w4t.
Wm. H. and Enoch M. Lyles, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the brig Franklin, from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their NEW STORE, on KING-STREET, next door to BENNETT and WATTS's, A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Nov. 5. d
Lunis Craven, Has just received and is now opening at his store in King-Street a few doors above Messrs. Bennett and Watts's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cas- simeres, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and half- thicks, striped and rose blankets, frizes, flannels, toilanett and swandowns, Russia sheeting, ravens duck, dowlas, creas and ticklenburgs, brown and white platillas, Irish linen, long lawn and fine cotton shirting, an elegant assortment of cambric muslins, white and coloured fine India mill mull and prigg do. fashionable chintz and calicoes, fur- niture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk pick nick, & lace do. 6.4 fatin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash. Nov. 21.
To Let, A commodious HOUSE with a good STORE, situated in King street, at present occupied by George Cox, who is going to remove to the next door, and of whom enquire for particulars. Dec. 1. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.