Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-05-18 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1804.
[No. 990.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
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 hds. 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 crates, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Daffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mouselins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Mouselins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 2. M'Clean and Winterberry HAVE ON HAND, Madeira Wine in half pipes and quarter casks, Rum in hds. Molasses in hds. Cognac Brandy in pipes, Philadelphia Porter in bds. of 3 doz. each, 100 bds. prime Beef, N. York inspection, Philadelphia Soap Leather, Spanish Segars in boxes, Bar Iron, Nail Rods, &c. FRESH CLOVER SEED. April 17. d
NAIL MANUFACTORY.
Wrought and Cut Nails and Brads, of all kinds, to be had at M'CALL'S MANUFACTORY, at the following prices by the barrel for Cash: Wrought Nails.
  Spikes 8 3/4 per pound.   40 and 30d Nails 8 3/4   20d do. 9   12 and 10d do. 10   8d do. 11   6d do. 12   4d do. 13   20, 12 and 10d Brads 0   Cut Nails.   20, 12 and 10d Nails 7 1/2 per pound.   8d do. 7 3/4   6d do. 8 3/4   4d do. 9 3/4   3d do. 10 3/4 
Retail price one penny per pound more. Bar Iron, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods German and American Steel, sold at the above factory. N. B. Two or three Apprentice boys would be taken to the above business. April 19.
ONE HUNDRED 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 has 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 somebody. Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Mugg, late of this town, but now free, is to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15. d $50 Cash given for clean linen and cotton Rags.
For Freight or Charter, To any port in the U. States, or the West Indies, The Sch'r BETSEY, Tholemish Berry, Master. Apply to the master on board at Vowel's Wharf, or to M'Clean and Winterberry. Who have received a few hogheads 4th proof PEACH BRANDY of an excellent flavour.
Freight Wanted To a Northern Port, For the good Schooner DINAH, Samuel Hall, Master. Burthen about 500 Barrels—Apply to JOHN G. LADD. May 7. d
JUST RECEIVED and for SALE.
BY JOSIAH FAXON and Co. The following articles, viz. 9 pipes French Brandy, 2 do. Gin. 20 bds. N. E. Rum, 100 boxes 1st quality Mould Candles, 30 bds. No. 2, Boston Pork, 12 do. No. 1, Boston Beef, 200 nests Sugar Boxes, 10 bds. first quality James River Tobacco, 11 doz. Sifters, 1 nhd. Molasses, 16 bds. Cyder, 20 reams Writing Paper, 4 bds. Mackerell, 70 tons Plaister of Paris now afloat, Few hundred bushels coarse Salt. Together with a general assortment of every description of
SHOES, as usual, which will be sold low for cash, or good notes at sixty days, or in exchange for Flour, Corn, or Tobacco.
May 9. Freight Wanted, For the Schooner PHILIP. She will take one to any port on the Continent, or to Barbadoes. For particulars apply to the Captain on board at Harper's wharf, or as above. May 9. d
For Freight to Boston or any North- ern Port in the United States, The new Sch'r Victory, 120 tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Janney and Paton. April 19. d
Freight Wanted, For the Sch'r NANCY, Captain BOSS. A fine, new vessel of 106 tons burthen, and will carry 8 to 900 barrels of flour; she will receive FREIGHT either to Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, S. C. or to any port on the continent. Please to apply to Ricketts, Newton and Co. May 1. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, JUN. Has for Sale at the corner of Union and Prince Streets, 25 bales India Cottons, CONSISTING OF Gurrahs, Coffahs, Bafuahs, Emeriys, Sannabs, Blue Gilla hhfs. 30 pieces black Satin, Cotton Romal Handkerchiefs, 2 cases low priced Bams, 1 do. Mariner's Compases, Mens strong Shoes, Womens Morocco do. Leipers Snuff in half barrels and kegs, 12 coils Cordage assorted, Few quarter casks bests Malaga Wine, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, Bags black Pepper, And a quantity of Red Seal Leather. March 22. d
JONAH THOMPSON, & SON, Have received per the ship United States from Liverpool, part of their SPRING GOODS, and are in daily expectation of the remainder per the same, via Baltimore. April 9. d3m
TUNIS CRAVEN Has just received, via Philadelphia, an elegant assortment of SPRING GOODS, VIZ. Chintzes, calicoes, fine India colo- nade, book and malmol muslins, do. battas, ma- moodies, coffas, pingurus and long cloths, fine cambric and British book do. linen and cotton cambric, coloured, embossed and plain do. cam- bric and common dimities, lawn and cambric pocket handkts. Ladies extra long silk and kid gloves and pic nic mitts, do. coloured and white silk hose, cotton and thread hose, miffes do. gen- tlemens beaver, doe, walla leather and super brown cotton hose, Irish linens, long lawns and diapers, creas, platillas, Britannies and brown Holland, Marseilles and moslinet vest shapes, nankians, cotton kerseymeres, white and coloured jeans, extra superfine navy blue cloths, red, blue, and chocolate bandannos, &c. &c.
Also by Wholesale, Three cases of handsomely assorted CHINTZES and CALICOES, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for Cash. April 27. d
Just Received, 80 pieces Russia Sheetings, 12 do. bleached do. 60 do. Ravens Duck, 50 do. Russia Duck, 47 do. Platillas. For sale by John G. Ladd. May 1. d
SPRING GOODS. JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per the ship Monsoon, from London, part of their SPRING GOODS, among which are Mouselins, Dimities, and printed Cot- tons, subject to drawback. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit. April 18. d
SPRING GOODS. Wm. OXLEY Has received, per the ships Pearl and Concord, via Baltimore, Part of his Spring Goods: the remainder he daily expects. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or a short credit. April 30. d
FOR SALE, AND NOW READY TO BE DELIVERED, 400,000 Bricks, 5,000 bushels shell Lime,—Also A HOUSE AND LOT, On Washington Street, is for sale, A HOUSE AND LOT, On Fairfax Street—TEN ACRES of LAND on the hill not far from Col. Peyton's. The Subscriber having declined the VENDUE BUSINESS, offers to rent the com- modious WAREHOUSE he at present occupies, and being desirous of closing all Vendue accounts he will be extremely obliged to those indebted to him, to make immediate payment, those having goods yet unsold are requested to take them away, and those having claims will be pleased to bring them in. Thomas Patten. May 3. d
FOR SALE, A HANDSOME GIG, with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24. d
SEED POTATOES, of an extraordinary size and quality; dried Cod- fish; and a few dozen Market and Clothes Bas- kets, for Sale by Thos. Simms. April 5. d
JUST RECEIVED, Per brig Polly, capt. Dennison, from Trinidad, 6 hogheads Molasses, 40 do. 1st quality Sugar. Janney and Paton. April 28. d
For Sale or Rent. A convenient two story brick house, com- pletely finished, situated on Water Street, be- tween King and Prince Streets—immediate pos- session will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30. dis.
Notice. The Vestry of the Episcopal Church of Alexandria, beg leave to inform its members, as also the citizens of the town in general, that Mr. Samuel Keeler, who has officiated as Clerk, and also taught one quarter's singing, has agreed to continue his ser- vices in that line. Mr. KEELER has returned to the northward, for the purpose of removing his family to this place, which he expects will be in the course of three months, and as he in- tends making this town his place of permanent residence, he hopes for a continuance of public favor in the line of his profession. May 4.
WINDOW GLASS. The subscribers have received and for sale, 8 by 10, and seven by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place. R. T. Hooe & Co. May 8. d2v.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS for sale at his Store in Union Street, First and second quality SUGAR, by the barrel, sweet Cyder by the barrel, nice seed Potatoes, old Grenada Rum by the hog- thead, Cheshire Cheese, and the best American Cheese ever sold in this town, Lisbon Lemons by the box, sweet Oranges and Limes, and large Boston Apples by the barrel, And many other NICE THINGS. ABEL WILLIS. May 2. d
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, Very nicely cured Bacon & Venison HAMS, French Brandy, Antigua and Gre- nada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship Ame- rica from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Tea, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Jamaica Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell- barks, &c. ALSO, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, CODFISH of the first quality, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c. Thomas Simms. March 21. d
The Subscriber has for Sale, At his Store in Union Street, in addition to his former stock, 1000 bushels excellent Lisbon SALT, suitable for the fisheries, 12 bds. high proof Whiskey, 1200 pounds Smithfield Bacon Hams, 500 do. Venison do. Excellent Jamaica and St. Kitts Oranges, Lisbon Lemons by the box or retail, Large Limes do. 300 lbs. first quality CHESHIRE CHEESE, imported in the ship U. States, A few bds. New York Pippins, 200 bunches of Onions, And a few bags Green Coffee. Abel Willis. April 12. d
A FEW TIERCES FRESH CLOVER SEED, FOR SALE, and to be had by the cask or bushel at Kilk's Wharf or at my mill. Wm. Hartborne. April 5. d
PHYSIOGNOTRACE. THE PATANTEE Intends removing, in a short time, to George Town, to the room in High Street, lately occu- pied as a Dancing Room, he therefore requests those who have left Profiles to be framed to call for them. Those who have taken Frames or Profiles, or requested their friends to take them, and have not paid for them, will please call and make imme- diate payment. May 1. do

For Freight or Charter, The Sch'r FIDELITY, Edward Willing, Master: Now lying at Gilpin's wharf burthen 51 tons. For terms apply to the mail- on board, or to Moore and Lowe. May 15. d3 1/2
Public Sale.
WATER LOTS FOR SALE.
On Saturday the 19th instant, (at 4 o'clock)
will be offered at public sale upon the premises; sundry LOTS OF GROUND, commencing at the corner of Water and Jefferson Streets, and running through Union Street into the Potomac. Upon the corner of Water and Jefferson Street is erected a neat and convenient frame house adapted to the accommodation of a small family, (commanding an extensive view of the river,) with a well calculated garden, and necessary out buildings; to which is attached a lot of 60 feet front upon water-street, and running with Jef- ferson Street, into the Potomac. A small ground rent is chargeable upon the property which may be purchased upon reasonable terms.
The unimproved lots will be divided into such proportions as may best suit the views of those inclined to purchase. The terms of sale will be one fourth cash and the remainder in equal pro- portions, at six, nine, and twelve months, suffi- cient security will be required for the latter payments.
P. G. Markelher.
May 10. d
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday next, at 11 o'clock,
In pursuance of a Decree of the Honorable the United States Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia for the county of Alexan- dria, will be sold at public sale, on the pre- mises, for ready money,
One Lot of Ground,
on the east of Water Street in the town of Alex- andria, containing 44 feet 11 inches on Water Street, and 72 feet deep parallel with Prince Street, and binding on Water's alley. Also,
ONE ANNUITY
of 52 dollars per annum, payable half yearly, arising out of a piece of ground on Royal Street, on which there is a two story frame house, now in the occupation of Mr. James Scott.
The above property is sold to satisfy a debt due from Robert Meale to the estate of Edward Deneale, deceased.
John C. Herbert, } Com'rs. Jacob Hoffman, } James H. Hooe, }
The above property was advertised for sale on the 16th inst. but postponed in consequence of the absence of the commissioners. It will po- sitively take place at the time abovenoted.
May 17. d
108 NEW BACON HAMS
Just received from Norfolk, and to be sold on reasonable terms. Also,
FRESH CLOVER SEED
from Baltimore. Apply to William Hartshorne, On Kirk's Wharf. d
5th Mo. 4th.
BRANDY.
Ten pipes 4th proof BRANDY, and twelve hogheads excellent retailing Molasses, received from Norfolk, for sale on moderate terms.
JEO. & Thos. Vowell.
May 10. d
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF GROUND,
lying on the north side of Duke Street, near where Mr. Isaac Gibson lives. For terms apply to ROBT. LAWRASON, at Henry S. Earl's.
May 17. d3 1/2
RICHARD VEITCH and Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
from London, and for sale at their warehouse, 750 pieces well chosen printed Ca- licoes, Chintzes, Cambrics, &c.
800 pieces white, coloured and fan- cy Cambric, and other Muslins.
Muslin Shawls, black Coffia, Dimi- ties, Jeans, fancy Waistcoating, Cotton Hose, Cotton and Silk Gloves, fine 6-4 twill, Check, striped Cottons, &c.
The above Goods are entitled to Draw- back on exportation.
May 11. d
Notice is hereby Given,
to the creditors of Robert Hamilton, a bankrupt, that the allowance of his final discharge is post- poned until the third Monday of July next, when it will be allowed at the Court House in Alex- andria, at 5 o'clock P. M. unless cause be then and there shown to the contrary.
May 17. cost
CONGRESS
OF THE
UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, January 6.
DEBATE
On Mr. Randolph's motion for the appoint- ment of a committee of enquiry into the official conduct of SAMUEL CHASE.
(Continued.)
(Mr. Nicholson's Speech continued.)
It was said by a gentleman from Con- necticut (Mr. R. Griswold) that we were about to appoint a committee to ransack the country for an accusation, and after- wards to search for proof to support it. He complains that no accusation is made. Mr. N. averred that an accusation was made; it was made during the last session, and again repeated during the present. He asked if it was no charge to declare that a judge had condemned a man to the most ignominious death, without a hearing: without allowing him those benefits which he claimed under the constitution? Was it a trivial circumstance for a member of this House to declare that a freeman had been indicted for a high capital offence; that he appeared at the bar and pleaded not guilty; that his counsel were ready to prove the truth of the plea, but that the presiding judge had refused to hear them. If this was not a charge and a charge too of a most solemn nature, he did not under- stand the meaning of the words. It was brought forward as boldly as the gentleman from Connecticut could wish, and the only question now was in what manner shall we enquire into the truth of it. Shall we appoint a committee to make the enquiry by calling witnesses before them, or shall we dismiss it without investigation? Shall we give it the go-by and suffer the char- acter of the judges to rest under an impu- tation so heavy? Shall we proclaim our own dishonor by publishing abroad that a heavy charge had been made in the face of this House against one of the highest judi- cial officers of the government, and that we were to pusillanimous to notice it?
What the gentleman meant by compar- ing the proposed committee to the Spanish inquisition, Mr. N. really did not under- stand. Did the gentleman wish to make a false impression upon the public mind? Was he anxious to cast an odium upon the proceeding by calling it an inquisitorial committee, and affecting to believe that it was to be clothed with the powers of the holy inquisition? The inquisition had the power to seize the person of the party, to deny him all access to his friends, to con- fine him in a cell, and refuse him all assis- tance whatever; to stretch him on the wheel and rack and torture him into confession. Does the gentleman wish to induce a belief that this committee is to be clothed with the same powers? All committees appoint- ed to enquire, might, to be sure, be called inquisitorial, because they were to make enquiry; but the epithet of Spanish inqui- sition, was intended to convey an idea to- tally incorrect.
The gentleman had asked why this charge had been suffered to rest so long? The facts upon which it was made, were said to have taken place in 1800. Mr. N. thought it would be fair to reply to the gentleman, that possibly he himself had in some measure accounted for the delay, the proper time had not, perhaps, before arrived. But if the act upon which the charge was grounded was criminal at that day, was it less so now? If justice had slept so long, did it follow that she was dead? He hoped and trusted not. Tho' she had lain dormant till she was almost trampled to death, she was again roused to her accustomed vigilance, would pursue her victims and drag them to punishment. The day of retribution he hoped was at hand.
The gentleman from Connecticut had declared that the proposed course was not warranted by precedent. He had noticed but not explained away, the pre- cedents introduced by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Findley.) His own precedent derived from the impeachment of Mr. Hastings, instead of being in his favor was directly against him. In that case it was not pretended that the proof was before the House of Commons. Mr. Burke had derived his information from certain papers relative to Indian affairs which some years before had been produced and referred to a secret committe
In the year 1786, Mr. Burke rose in his place, not as a member of that committee, and charged Warren Hastings with high crimes and misdemeanors. About the time he presented a written paper contain- ing a specification of these charges. But this was not the impeachment. The writ- ten paper stated that as governor general of Bengal, he had disobeyed the instruc- tions of the court of directors; he had ac- knowledged himself perfectly acquainted with their wishes, but instead of obeying, had used his utmost endeavours to defeat them and much more of an important na- ture. This he moved might be referred to a committee of the whole House in order that an enquiry might be made, and there was not a single dissenting voice. He did not produce the proof in the first instance, but stated his opinions that Mr. Hastings's conduct had been criminal and demanded enquiry. The Commons of England did not hesitate—they instantly resolved to en- quire. No one was heard to declare that there was no charge, because there was no proof. Witnesses were brought to the bar and examined by a committee of the whole in support of the charges, nor was there a motion to impeach until the testimony was gone through. On the contrary the facts proved were reported by the committee of the whole, who likewise expressed an o- pinion that Warren Hastings had been guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors, and ought to be impeached. The impeach- ment therefore was not upon the motion of Mr. Burke, but upon the report of a com- mittee who under the instruction of the House had made an enquiry. (To be Continued.)
From the Charleston Courier.
IT is an old saying that "By the fal- ling out of rogues honest men often come by their own." It were to be wished that the word often could with truth be made always ; but unfortunately it cannot.— Sometimes rogues will fall out about an ob- ject of their rapacity, and after some strug- gle find it their interest to come to a com- position and make a division of the spoil. Sometimes the weaker in the contest will from sheer zeal in the cause of villainy give up the stronger rather than let the honest owner come by his property. And sometimes they will tear the object of their cupidity in pieces, and render it not worth possessing. Which of those may turn out to be the case in the upshot of things in this country, it would be folly to prognosti- cate. But according to all appearance we rather think that some one of them will happen, and that the honest are little likely to come by their own.
We must be understood to make use of this old proverb, not as thinking it capable of accurate verbal application to the persons of whom we are about to speak. We assume it merely as illustrative of the business in which they are engaged. The difference between pecuniary and political fraud is generally understood; and though they differ in fact, and unfortunately still more in estimation, one may in some cases be brought into illustrate the other. We are far from being of opinion that the moral turpitude of the latter is less than that of the former. If the turpitude of an act were to be measured by the extent of the mis- chief it produces, unquestionably the guilt of the highwayman is less than that of the dishonest statesman. A family or two may in hunger deplore for a few days the mis- chief done by the former; the crimes of the latter blasts the happiness of nations, and will be felt and deplored by generations not in existence at the time they are commit- ted. With this disparity, which in the scale of truth weighs all against the states- man, a powerful being blows its breath into the other scale, and makes the puny spe- sulator of individual property kick the beam. Fashion, that wonder working sorceress whose spells have the power of counter- acting the operations of nature, reason, justice and truth, will sit that while the rag- ged ruffian who plunders a house or picks a pocket in the agonies of want, shall be hanged with infamy, the aspiring political knave shall sit under canopies of state, and dress- ed in purple and fine linen, receive the homage of the very community he plan- ders. What wretch that ever expiated his crimes on a gibbet in London or Paris, was a more wicked mean swindler than the late King of Prussia; yet his dignity never moulted a feather for his frauds. What man ever committed more crimes of all dies and descriptions, from petty larceny up to enormous human butchery, than the very monster to whom a vile multitude of mankind at this instant look up with stupid admiration, and regard, while the wise and the good cast their eyes to the
earth from him in fear and trembling: as if villainy were inexcusable except it reach- ed to the ruin of millions.
One might with equal hopes of success, attempt to rise Mount Atlas from its base with a knitting needle, as to encounter fa- shionable prejudices with reason. There- fore the house-breaker, the highwayman, and the pick-pocket, however high they may be hanged, will in the estimation of men continue to be low villains; and the dis- honest, corrupt statesman, however low his tricks, will continue to be high even unto the end of the chapter.
After this fashionable qualification of the terms which we may use in the course of the discussion, we hope to be acquitted of meaning to apply the words alluded to in any way affrontful to the persons concern- ed. And we beg to be understood when we say fraud , as meaning nothing more than political management more dexterous, more cunning, and successful, than just. The word rogue bears many meanings: Johnson defines it to be a dishonest man, a wandering beggar, a vagabond, a name of slight tenderness and amusement, or a wag. Now in using the word we have a right to give it any of those meanings which we choose, and that right we give up to our readers: Those of them who are grately imbued with French principles and attachments, will probably take it à la mode Française , in the most favorable inter- pretation it will bear. Let them suppose then, if they please, that I mean to cocker those to whom I apply it, with tenderness and endearment, or laugh with them as wags— just as it may suit the subject and their own fancy to set it down.
The foregoing reflections have often oc- curred to us in the course of our political observations; but are more irresistably im- pressed upon us by the dissensions which have of late prevailed at New York . The two great men of the Union, once warm friends and partners in political traffic, have fallen out; and whether it be, that like Cæsar and Pompey, one can not bear an e- qual, nor the other a superior; or that like many other partners, they have traded so successfully that they are grown too proud of each other, and each wants to have his name first in the firm, so it is that they have parted, and are now scuffling hard about a division of their stock in trade— the people. In the conflicts arising about this division, temper has unfortunately got the better of prudence, and they are letting out certain anecdotes of tricks se- cretly practised during the full tide of their trade, which will impair their character for integrity, injure their credit, and per- haps let in some whom they have wronged, into a full discovery of their deceptions. In short they have already entered on the combat, and we are likely soon to have before us, not a bloody but a dirty Arena .— Whether it will end in the bursting of this bubble or of that, is yet to be determined. While the combatants struggle however, and the spectators gaze at them and at the dirty Arena with curiosity or interest, we may point to Jonathan, as the shrewd pre- tended fool to the old rich gentleman in the stage-coach and cry " Nuncle pays all "
The combatants to whom we allude are the Jeffersonian and Burrite factions who at New York are cutting and slashing each other to pieces. The Jeffersonians accuse the Burrites of joining with the Federalists.
On the other hand the Burrites accuse Mr. Jefferson himself of violating all the principles of government and constitutional law by personal interference in and active exertion to influence the election of Go- vernor of that State. The latter is a dan- gerous thing, and shall be hereafter dis- cussed.
From the (Baltimore) Federal Gazette.
York Town, Pennsylvania.
Messrs. Yandt and Brown, By giving the following observations on the me- thod of curing clover hay a place in your Gazette, you will oblige several of your sub- scribers, who are anxiously waiting to see them made public, in order to obtain themselves the process.
FROM THE YORK RECORDER.
A method for preserving Clover Hay, and improving the flavor and quality of Straw. In a day or two after your Hay is cut, when only about half dried, let it be taken in and picked with alternate layers of straw; give to each layer of clover four or five half pints of salt, or more in proportion to the quantity of hay; three pints to the hundred weight will prevent the fermentation, or excessive heat, which injures and moults it. By not drying the hay as much as is common, and putting it as above mention- ed, it imparts to the straw a flavor much of the quality of clover, and cattle eat on it as greedily as the other.
How to preserve Clover in its green state. Take in your grass from the field, cut it down as you would straw, on Saylor's or Kirk's

VALUABLE FAMILY MEDICINES.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for sale by JAMES KENNEDY, JUN. DRUGGIST:
The following Valuable Medicines Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachal Bitters,
Prepared by THOS. H. RAWSON, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
THESE Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittant Fevers and Agues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant Bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other Bitters in private houses as well as in public families. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bilious Pills.
THE great sale and increasing demand for these valuable Pills for the 12 years past, bespeak their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bilious and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries, Bilious Cholic, Costiveness, Female Complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these Pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced several to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Saml. Lee, Jun. (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine. Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Price 42 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti Bilious Pills, or Family Physic.
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Dr. Cooley's Rheumatic Pills,
Price 50 cents a box.
Hinkley's Infallible Remedy for the Piles.
Price 50 cents a box. Very particular directions accompany each of these valuable medicines. April 10. 1aw6t
TO LEASE,
For 5, 10, or 15 Years—a number of LOTS situated on the Leesburg road, between 5 and 6 miles from Alexandria, and containing ten acres each. The situation is high and healthy, the land fertile, and the whole in wood.
These situations are well adapted as retreats for those who wish to retire from the town at particular seasons, and the quantity of land will be increased to such as desire it. Apply to
John Ball, Manager at Mount Washington, Mount Washington, May 14. 1aw3w
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH,
Have just received, and for Sale, 60 chests and boxes of Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, & Hyson Skin of this spring's importation. 300 reams writing and wrapping paper, 200 boxes Sperm Candles, A few pipes French Brandy, Holland Gin, & Cyder Vinegar, 1000 wt. Glue, 60 doz. Cowhide Whips, 50 boxes Muscadel Raisins, 20 boxes Chocolate, &c. &c. &c. April 9. 1aw12w3w
THE WARE-HOUSE
at present occupied by Henry S. Earle. For terms apply to William Gore, Attorney for Wm. B. Martin, Esq. April 5. 2awtf
WHEREAS
The extraordinary losses by fire, which have taken place, particularly the late Fire at Norfolk, which is believed to have been more extensive and injurious than any one which has ever happened in America, and by the payment of which, and to comply with the acts of Incorporation of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, it becomes necessary and expedient in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the said Society, to replenish the Funds, and that a reparation among the whole of the persons insured, previous to the twenty third day of February last, shall be made. That the Members of the said Society should pay their Quotas agreeably to the acts of the General Assembly, and the constitution, Rules and Regulations made in pursuance thereof. Each Individual whose property is insured as aforesaid is hereby notified and required to pay each his respective Quota; that is, the sum of one hundred dollars on every hundred dollars of his premium and tax on his respective buildings, and in that ratio; or in other words, a full Quota; to wit; the sum as expressed in each policy; which payment is to be made to the Cashier General of the said Society (Mr. William Weil) at Richmond, on or before the first day of August next.
The payment hereby required, when made, will reinstate the Funds again, according to the intention of the said acts and the principles of the institution; and it is no small consolation to say with truth that the Society will thereby be enabled to meet any future accident as fully as if no loss had ever been sustained by it.
It is unnecessary to enlarge on the necessity of payment being made pointedly to the day. Prudence, justice and humanity, all calling loud for punctuality, particularly when it is recollected that the act of incorporation has the following clause:—“Whensoever any person or persons shall neglect to pay such quotas, the assurance to him made shall cease and discontinue from the day on which they become due, until paid.”—In addition to which, compulsory means, may also be resorted to, which will be expensive to the insurers, and painful to the direction.
It is worthy the attention of all interested to recollect, that as the exact amount of every person's Quota, is stated in his policy, he can be at no loss to understand precisely the sum now called for by the present requisition.
Wm. FOUSHEE, President M. A. S. Richmond, General Office of } Assurance, April 23, 1804 } 1w4w.
Thirty Dollars Reward,
For taking up and securing in any jail, so that I get them again, Negroes
SAM, SUCKEY & JANE, who ran away out of my possession in Fairfax County, about six miles from Alexandria, on Thursday the 5th instant.
SAM is a stout well formed man, very black complexion, about forty years of age, a four look, and has a streak of white hairs on his left cheek, together with a scar.
SUCKEY is a low, clumsy woman, very black; had on a brown jacket and petticoat.
JANE is between 15 and 16 years of age, very black and four look; she had on a striped jacket and petticoat, and is the daughter of Sam and Suckey.
It is supposed they are harbored in or near the town. The above reward will be paid for the three, or Ten Dollars for each.
M'Kenzie Talbut.
If the above negroes will return home, without putting the owner to any further expense, they will not be sold.
All masters of vessels and others are warned not to harbor or carry them off, as in that case the law will be put in force against them.
M'K. TALBUT.
May 12. 2aw 5t
ROBERT HALL,
TAILOR AND HABIT-MAKER, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced business in Fairfax Street, in the building formerly occupied by Paton and Botecher, three doors south of Bennett and Watt's corner, where he will make every possible exertion to satisfy those who please to favor him with their orders. April 26. 1aw3t
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET
Middlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms. Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels. Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hor's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 3th mo. 28th. eof
35 tierces FRESH RICE,
just landed and for sale by John G. Ladd. April 20.
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE
By John G. Ladd, 20 hlds. Surinam Molasses of the 1st quality, 16 do. N. E. Rum, 4 loaf Sugar, 4 boxes Nankin China (Tea Sets) 1 box Caffa, 50 bolts Russia Duck, 1st quality, 2 small Anchors. Also, A quantity of Cyder and Potatoes in bds. and a few tons of HAY in bundles. April 23. d
TO BE SOLD, FIFTY TWO ACRES LAND,
with a dwelling house thereon, near Capt. Geo. Slacum's farm, about three miles from town. There is an excellent garden of fruit trees, flowers, &c. &c. and about ten acres of meadow under fence, the remainder in wood. It will either be sold for cash or short payments, or bartered or dry goods. THOS. PATTEN. Mach 28.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Francis Cracroft, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands against said estate to bring in their accounts legally attested, to
Elizabeth O. Cracroft, Administratrix. May 11. 2aw6w
To Rent,
For one or more years, that valuable DISTILLERY AND MILL, Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria.
This Distillery has five large Stills and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with sheds for raising and farming Hogs, also Stalls for thirty Beeves.
In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for carrying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expence; he has manufactured great quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again: To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the foot.
LAW. LEWIS.
Woodlawn, Jan. 21.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. County of Alexandria, to wit: March adjourned Session, 1804.
Thomas Preston, Complainant, } AGAINST } In Chancery. John Ridley and Peter Sheron, Defendants, }
THE defendant John Ridley no having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, John Ridley, is not an inhabitant of this District: On motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant John Ridley, do appear here on the first day of June term next, & enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the Court, and that the other defendant, Peter Sheron do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant John Ridley, until the further order or decree of the Court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this country, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county.
A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, c. c. April 11. 1aw2m
Just received and for Sale
By William Cash, King Street, 44 barrels best brown TANNERS' OIL.
ALSO, 30 bls. of Mackerel of the first quality. Jan. 26. law
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY HAVE JUST RECEIVED
A large supply of Dr. Stoughton's GENUINE BITTERS,
THE happy effects, and superior efficacy of these bitters, can be testified by hundreds in Alexandria and its neighbourhood, during the preceding season. We believe that every person, who then persevered in regularly taking them, resisted the attacks of the fever. They brace the constitution, create appetite, assist digestion, and relieve the cholic; in short, in all complaints of the stomach and bowels they have been proved to be eminently efficacious. Hence, they resist malignant fevers, and are a preventive to the ague. A course of these bitters, begun now, may prove highly beneficial, as they will gradually prepare the system to undergo the danger of a sickly summer.
There are many counterfeiters. Purchasers will please to observe that the genuine Stoughton's Bitters are sealed with the first letter of the Doctor's surname, and full directions pasted on each bottle. Tavern keepers and liquor stores, will find it to their advantage to use them, as from superior strength alone they may be considered to cost no more than the trash so often imposed upon them. They are also sold by Resine, Conrad and Co. Capitol Hill, City of Washington; Mr. March, George Town, and Mr. A. Buck, Frederickburg. Also just received.
ESSENCE OF SPRUCE.
Beer made with this article, is well known to be the most wholesome and least expensive mixed beverage for the summer season. May 3. 12w
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, to wit: March adjourned Session, 1804.
The President and Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, Complainants, } AGAINST } In Chancery. Joshua Ward, and John Vowell and Thomas Vowell, jun. Defendants, }
THE defendant, Joshua Ward, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said defendant, Joshua Ward, is not an inhabitant of this district: On motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Joshua Ward, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendants, John Vowell and Thomas Vowell, jun. do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Joshua Ward, until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in both of the public newspapers published in this country, & that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county.
A Copy, Test, G. DENEALE, c. c. A24 1aw2m.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Easter Monday, a Negro man called TOM BURDITT , a Blacksmith by trade: he is about 25 years of age, rather of a yellowish complexion, and has an ill countenance: he stole and carried off with him a young BAY MARE , Saddle and Bridle; the mare has a remarkable knot on one of her jaws, which was occasioned by a hurt when a colt, and shod all round: He wore away an cranburgh suit, negro cotton jacket and pantaloons, with old shoes, and an old ragged hat: he also stole and carried away a pair of chain traces. Any person who will apprehend the said runaway, and secure him and the mare so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward, or a proportionate part for either. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned not to harbour or take him away at their peril, as I am determined to prosecute, in the utmost rigour of the law, any person who the fact can be fixed on. Given under my hand in Prince William county, the 15th day of April, 1804. Henry D. Hooe. May 15. 12w
TICKETS,
In the Baltimore Cathedral Lottery for sale by James Bacon. March 9. co.
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.