Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-22 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. —AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Jan. 14.
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 hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffles, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand's, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
Notice is hereby given, TO the Stockholders of the Bank of A- lexandria, That a dividend of four and a half per cent on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the last half year, is this day declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next the 6th inst.
By order of the President & Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
Just received, And landing on Merchants' Wharf, A SMALL CARGO OF TURK'S ISLAND SALT, and one of LIVERPOOL FINE , on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board. ALSO, Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by WM. HODGSON.
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO, Sweet China Oranges, Salmon in bds. or less quantity, of a superior quality, Rhode-Island Cyder, A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds. Jan. 19. d
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS,
70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hhds. Rum, 1000 butts of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Case Dutch Quills, 240 Boxes Havannah Sugars, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castle Soap, 50 do. dip't Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring.
They are giving Cobs for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant sup- ply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double butts of Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
The Freeholders & Housekeepers in the Town of Alexandria, WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the court house, in the council chamber, on the 8th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing 12 fit and able men, being Freeholders, to represent the Corporation, as Mayor, Al- dermen and Common Councilmen for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER, Town Serjeant. Alexandria, January 10, 1803. d8F
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Anld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexan- dria,
A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, con- taining 111.5 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE. Jan. 15. d
JUST RECEIVED, And to be sold at private sale by the sub- -scriber, Creme de Menthe in bottles, Creme de Noyeau do. Creme de Citronelle do. Creme d'Absinthe do. Essence of Bergamot do. Do. of Lemon do. Do. of Thyme do. Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. THOS. PATTEN. Jan. 1. d
Madeira Wine. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap. They have also, One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case. Jan. 18. d
FOR SALE, On board the ship Venus , lying at the lower end of Prince street, 40 bds. No. 1, Boston Beef, and 17 bds. Cyder. Apply to the master. Jan. 20. d3t
To Rent, Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse ad- joining R. Newton and Co. and a com- fortable Dwelling House, on Prince street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Jan. 18. d
COTTON & STEWART Have just received a large and general as- -sortment of BOOKS In the different branches of Literature.
Also, ALMANACS For 1803, With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to be public at very reduced prices.
MUFFS & TIPPETTS. Just received and for sale by the Sub- -scriber, A FRESH ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT MUFFS & TIPPETTS, THOMAS P. PEARCE. Jan. 12. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Owen Roberts to the subscriber on the third Monday in February next if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises,
One moiety of that LOT or GROUND, in the City of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight; fronting fifty nine feet upon the Pennsylvania ave- nue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches: Upon the pre- mises is erected a two story brick dwell- ing house, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city described in the plan be Number ten, in square number two hun- dred and fifty-six, fronting forty eight feet seven inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished frame Dwelling-House. JAMES KEITH. January 18. dts
Notice ALL persons having claims against the estate of HENRY ROZER, Esq. late of Notley-Hall, are requested to bring them in for settlement on or be- fore the first of June next. BENJN DULANY, jun. Surviving Executor of H. Rozer, dec'd. January 14, 1803.
WILL BE SOLD, On the first day of next February, at Notley-Hall, the residence of the late Henry Rozer, Esq. A fine English BULL , with two COWS of the same breed, remark- able for their size and beauty; this stock was brought in by Richard Parkinson, and esteemed the best in England. A good seine, with a large quantity of the best seine twine, lately imported, will also be offered for sale on the same day, together with two boats, one of which is a neat row boat, the other calculated for fishing. Also, one horse CHAISE with Har- ness complete. Jan. 14. e-dts Cash given for eggs
For Sale, Freight or Charter The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master; ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD, Who has just received by said vessel, 30 hhds. N. E. Rum, 50 bds. Beef, 10 bds. Oil, 400 Rhode-Island Cheese, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality.
Also, A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass. Jan. 6. d
For Freight or Charter To LIVERPOOL, The Ship Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE. She is 450 hhds. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight. Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool. WILLIAM HODGSON. Dec. 21. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner SPARROW, Captain COLEMAN, burthen upwards of 700 barrels. For terms apply to the captain on board, or to MARSTELLER and YOUNG. Jan. 14. eo
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
PSALMODY. MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scho- lars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particu- lars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Janneton. Jun 21 d
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL , about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
FOR SALE, A likely MULATTO GIRL , between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23. d
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents,) PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19. d
FOR SALE, SIXTY NEGROES that have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof. Dec. 6. and Printing in all its variety exe- cuted at this office.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, January 17.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the chair—on Mr. Rutledge's resolution, as follows:
"Resolved, That any of the states importing pieces of ordnance, fire or side arms, for the use of their militia, respectively, be permitted to receive the same free from duty."
Mr. Leib called for the reading of the memorial of the gun-makers of Philadelphia, which was accordingly read; when the debate was resumed.
Mr. Bacon spoke against, and Messrs. Nicholson and Rutledge in favor of the resolution.
The question was then taken on the motion of Mr. S. Smith, to strike out the word "fire;" and lost: Ayes 25.
The question then recurred on the main resolution.
Mr. Varnum suggested the propriety of extending the freedom from duty to individuals as well as states.
Mr. Rutledge said he should have no objection to that modification; but recommended the agreeing in the first instance to the resolution as it stood, and making the amendment, when a bill should be introduced.
Mr. Smilie delivered his sentiments against the resolution generally; when the question was taken on agreeing to the resolution, and carried in the negative—Ayes 41: Nays 43.
The committee thereupon rose and reported their disagreement to the resolution.
The report was immediately taken up; and was supported by Messrs. Southard, Smilie, Randolph, Thatcher, S. Smith, and Eustis; and opposed by Messrs. Davis, Claiborne, Hill, Meriwether, and Varnum.
The question was then taken on an agreement to the report of the committee disagreeing to the resolution, and carried in the negative.
The yeas and nays being called, were: Yeas 44, Nays 47.
The original resolution again recurring, Mr. Griswold moved to amend it, by limiting its operation to two years, and to the end of the next session of Congress. Agreed to.
Mr. Griswold moved to insert "brass" before ordnance. Agreed to.
The question being then about to be put on the resolution so amended, Mr. Varnum again expressed his desire that the freedom from duty should be extended to individuals, and declared his determination to vote against the resolution unless thus altered.
Mr. Rutledge said, though in his opinion, it would be better to reserve such modification until a bill was introduced, yet if the gentleman would make such an amendment, he would cheerfully concur in it.
Mr. Nicholson observed that he would make no objection to such a modification, in case it were accompanied with a prohibition to export arms so imported.
The question was then taken on the resolution by yeas and nays, as follows: Yeas 45, nays 45.
The speaker declaring himself in the affirmative, the resolution passed; and a committee of three were appointed to bring in a bill.
Mr. S. Smith gave notice that he would on Wednesday call up the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on so much of the President's Message as related to Countervailing Duties.
Mr. Davis called up the report of the committee of elections on the case of John P. Van Nels.
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the report, as follows:
"That from the free concessions, and agreement of the laid member, it appears to your committee, that he has accepted, and exercised the office of a major of the militia, under the authority of the United States, within the territory of Columbia; and that a paragraph in the sixth section of the first article of the constitution, which expressly provides, that, "No person, holding an office under the United States, shall be a member of either house, during his continuance in office,"
does, in the opinion of your committee, render the acceptance and exercise of the office aforesaid, incompatible with the holding, at the same, of a seat in the house.
"Your committee, therefore, ask leave to submit to the house the following resolution, to wit:
"Resolved, That John P. Van Nels, one of the members of this house, having accepted and exercised the office of major militia, under the authority of the United States, within the territory of Columbia, hath thereby forfeited his right to a seat as a member of this house."
Mr. Van Nels said he would make a remark or two that would perhaps remove any impressions of indelicacy on his part in retaining his seat under the circumstances in which he was placed. He considered himself as standing on that floor not as a private individual, but as a representative of New-York; and as holding a trust which he was not authorized to abandon before a constitutional decision should be made. His constituents had placed him there as the guardian of their rights; and that trust he could not desert without a constitutional decision being made. If that decision should be adverse to his retaining his seat, in retiring from the house he should feel no regret but at leaving his constituents unrepresented during the remainder of the session, at not having discharged all the business assigned him by the chair; and at ceasing to associate with gentlemen, who, for the most part, he respected. In a pecuniary view, the relinquishing his seat could not in the least affect him; nor should he consider it disreputable to leave a body without any imputation of dishonor or impropriety.
The reasons he should offer to the committee for retaining his seat were few and simple. He thought the fair, liberal, and sound construction of the constitution did not affect his case; that the incapacitating provision only applied to civil offices. The constitution was only a digest of the most approved principles of the constitutions of the several states, in which the spirit of those constitutions was combined. Not one of those constitutions excluded from office those who had accepted military appointments, except in the regular service. He, therefore, felt a full conviction that it was never the intention of the framers of the constitution of the United States to exclude militia officers from holding a seat in Congress. And however important it might be to adhere to the letter of the constitution, yet when the spirit of it was so clear as it appeared to him, it ought to have weight in the decision of the question before the committee, which might affect objects of great importance. The right of every portion of the union to a representation in that house was very important, & ought to be respected in all cases which may either directly or indirectly affect it. Gentlemen, therefore, ought to reflect before they deprive a part of the union of this important right.
Mr. Van Nels here read the 2d paragraph of the 6th Sec. of the 1st Art. of the Constitution, as follows.
"No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no person holding any office under the U. States shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office."
From the language of the first part of this paragraph Mr. V. inferred that it was the intention of the framers of the Constitution that the restriction should apply to civil offices only—Gentlemen may ask, shall we by our construction countenance an introduction into this House of regular military officers? But to this, it may be replied that full confidence may be placed on the good sense of the people to prevent this effect. The framers of the Constitution, therefore, thought this a power that might be safely left to the discretion of the people.
The constitution only applied to two alternative cases. An individual holding a seat in this body could not be appointed to a civil office; and an individual holding a civil office could not consequently hold a seat here. This was all that it was necessary to provide for.
There was another ground. He could not conceive that such an office as he held was comprehended in the
Constitution. He was not an officer of the United States; but of a district, which, totally considered, might be looked upon as an island placed in the sea. He could not think that the constitution meant to exclude officers of dependent colonial districts. It had never been contemplated that such colonial possessions should be represented on this floor. Why, therefore, apply the exclusion to them?
One great reason for this provision of the Constitution was to prevent corruption. Where could be the danger of this from an office without the least emolument? The inconvenience of exclusion in such cases too would be glaring. Its necessary effect would be an inability to get those to accept commissions in the militia who were proper for the stations.
There was another idea entitled to weight. If it be determined that the militia officers of this district shall be excluded, the same rule will apply to all militia officers appointed by the Governors of the Territories of the United States. Do you not also exclude the militia officers of the States, who, though appointed in the States, are subject to the command of the United States? A construction of the Constitution productive of such effects, he considered unfounded, and contrary to the intention of its framers.
Had he supposed that the acceptance of an office in the militia would have interfered with his seat in that House, he would never have accepted it. He had never entertained a doubt on this point until broached in the House. Since then he had heard various opinions. By what he had heard his own opinion was not changed; as he believed that a true construction of the Constitution would exclude his case. Should, however, a decision against his holding his seat be made, he should retire without any other regret than that which he had expressed. He had not risen to argue the case as an advocate; but merely to assign the grounds on which he had acted.
Mr. Bacon observed that the committee of Elections had not thought themselves at liberty to be influenced by the propriety or impropriety of this part of the constitution, otherwise they might have determined differently; but they felt themselves bound by the constitution itself.—Though the first part of the section of the constitution referred to civil offices; yet the latter part used the expression any office , which was more comprehensive, and appeared to them to have been intended to have an universal effect.
Mr. Thomas. Mr. Chairman, ever since this question was first agitated I have felt no small degree of solicitude respecting it; on the one hand I view the seat of a member of this house from the state which I have the honor to represent, important; not only as it respects the interest of that state in the deliberations of the national legislature, but as it respects the feelings of my friend and colleague; and on the other hand, I view the constitution of my country, which I consider the palladium of our liberties; the rock of our national salvation; but, sir, however important I may consider my colleague's holding his seat on this floor, either as it respects himself or the state of New-York, if it comes in competition with that constitution, it is my duty to, and I shall readily yield to it. The clauses of the constitution, said Mr. T. which has been quoted by the committee, and which is in point, declares that "no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either house during his continuance in office." It appears, said Mr. T. that my colleague did sometime in the recess of Congress, accept and exercise the office of a major in the militia of the district of Columbia, under an act of Congress, and the exclusive government of the United States, this office, although trivial in itself, without emolument, and to which very little or no influence can attach, nor can it in my opinion, have a tendency to bias his vote improperly on any question in this house; yet as I do believe it comes within the province of that clause of the constitution, and permitting him to retain his seat may establish a precedent which may hereafter be attended with pernicious consequences, I conceive myself bound, in justice to myself, as well as to my country, to give my vote to concur with the committee in their report.
The question was then taken on the report of the committee of elections, which was agreed to without a division.
The committee rose. The house immediately took up their report.
Mr. Randolph observed, that on a precedent so important as was about to be established, by the vote of the house, it was unnecessary to say a word. He wished, however, that the disposition of the House to exclude, by an unanimous vote, even the shadow of executive influence should be recorded on their journals; for which purpose he called the yeas and nays, which were taken, and were unanimously in favor of the resolution.
Mr. Eustis made some remarks on the impropriety of vesting the President of the U. States with the revocation at pleasure of the commissions of militia officers in the district of Columbia; and moved the appointment of a committee to revise the act by which that system is authorized.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Tuesday, Jan. 18.
On motion of Mr. S. Smith the house adopted a resolution for the appointment of a committee to report whether any and what alterations are necessary in the act for recording and registering American vessels.
The house went into committee of the whole on the bill for the relief of Henry Messoneer.—Mr. Varnum in the chair.
The committee rose, and reported the bill without amendment.
The house immediately took up the report of the committee, agreed to it, and ordered the bill to be engrossed for a third reading to morrow.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house resolved itself into committee of the whole house on the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia.—John C. Smith in the chair.
Sundry amendments were made, and referred to the house, who immediately took them up, and agreed to them with other amendments.
Mr. Bayard moved an additional amendment, providing that no discharge of an insolvent debtor under this act should have a greater effect in any particular state to discharge the debtor than could have been the effect under the insolvent law of such state.
The motion was supported by Messrs. Bayard, Hemphill, Randolph, Hastings, and Bacon; and opposed by Mr. Nicholson.
Carried Ayes 45.
Mr. Southard then moved the recommittal of the first section to a committee of the whole, for the purpose of amending it, so as to admit to the benefits of the act aliens as well as citizens, and to dispense with the required residence of 12 months.
Carried.
Two Messages were received from the President.
The one, enclosing a report from the Secretary of War respecting trading Houses among the Indian boundaries, &c.—which was read, and referred to the committee on so much of the President's Message as relates to indian affairs.
Another Message was received, which the speaker declared of a confidential nature; when the galleries were cleared.
The doors were opened in about ten minutes.
When the bill for the relief of the sufferers by fire in Portsmouth was taken up, and a blank therein prolonging the period of paying duties, filled with twelve months; and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to morrow.
The House then went into committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair—on the first Section of the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia.
Mr. Elmerdorf moved an amendment, conformably to the ideas above expressed by Mr. Southard; which was agreed to.
The committee rose, and the House agreed to the amendment.
Mr. Elmerdorf moved a new section declaring that the provisions of the act should not apply to persons imprisoned at the suit of the United States.
Agreed to.
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to morrow.
The following resolution was moved on Friday the 14th inst. in the House of Representatives by Mr. Van Nels, and referred to the committee to whom was committed the bill from the Senate upon the subject of monuments, &c. viz.
Resolved, That a monument be erected in commemoration of the patriotism, valor and good conduct of Major General

Notice.
IN consequence of a communication from Robert Brent, Esq. Chairman of a Committee appointed by the Citizens of Washington, enclosing a draught of a memorial to Congress, on the subject of a Territorial Government of the District of Columbia...
GEO. SLACUM, Mayor.
Friday, Jan. 21.
New Orleans.—As every thing relating to this important subject is at this moment very deservedly interesting to the public mind, we present the following extract from a well written pamphlet, entitled "An historical narrative and topographical description of Louisiana and W. Florida," &c. by Thomas Hutchins, geographer of the United States...
Speaking of the river Mississippi, he says, "and here let us further observe, that the Mississippi river may truly be considered as the great passage made by the hand of nature for a variety of valuable purposes, but principally to promote the happiness and benefit of mankind; amongst which, the conveyance of the produce of that immense and fertile country, lying westward of the U. States, down its stream to the Gulf of Mexico is not the least."
"To expect the free navigation of the Mississippi is absurd, whilst the Spaniards are in possession of New Orleans, which commands the entrance to the western country above mentioned; this is an idea calculated to impose only on the weak. The Spaniards have forts on the Mississippi, and whenever they may think it consistent with their interest, they will make use of them to prevent our navigating on it. Treaties are not always to be depended on; the most solemn have been broken; therefore we learn that no one should put much faith in the princes of any country; for he that trusts to any thing but the operation of their interest, is a poor politician, and he that complains of deceit, where there is an interest to deceive, will ever be considered as deficient in understanding."
In joint meeting of the legislature on Tuesday last, the Hon. S. White was chosen Senator in the Senate of the United States, for the ensuing six years, commencing on the 4th of March next. There were two persons in nomination, a democrat and a republican, the votes being called, they stood thus:
Republican Candidate. S. White—20. Democratic do. George Read—9.
From this circumstance the Republicans in the United States will know how to give credit to the bold assertions of the democrats, that this state was fast hastening to join the phalanx of democracy. (Denver Ark.)
[We with pleasure give publicity to the following letter to one of the Editors, from a young gentleman of respectability, residing in Montgomery County, Maryland.]
Montgomery County, 16th Jan. 1803, DEAR SIR,
When I had last the pleasure of being in your company you were doubtless led to believe from my remarks on political characters that my sentiments of those had altered from what they formerly were. The fact indeed is so; and tho' once the admirer of Mr. Jefferson, I do not hesitate to declare, that I no longer regard him in that amiable and exalted point of view, in which I then delighted to behold him. Yes Sir, I will confess to you that I was the advocate of Mr. Jefferson. I was his advocate from honest motives; and I am now opposed to him
but from a thorough conviction of his being wholly destitute of those qualities which constitute the statesman, or form the virtuous man. In wishing for Mr. Jefferson's election, as I had no views of a private nature to be gratified, so in abandoning him, I stand upon similar ground with the party to which I now attach myself. I court not popularity. I seek for no station in our state or general government. I am a Federalist, not because the inhabitants of my county are federal; not because I wish by this means to ingratiate myself in their affections. I am a Federalist from a firm conviction that the principles of the democratic party lead to anarchy and confusion; and ultimately to the annihilation of government, morality and religion.
I am well aware of the difficulties, perhaps, dangers I shall have to encounter by this public declaration of my political creed. I anticipate the calumny and invective which will be levelled against me, merely for differing in opinion from those who once hailed me as their Brother, but will now load me with their hate. But of this I am very indifferent. Neither the frowns of power, nor bickerings of new made politicians, shall deter me from a free and unrestrained expression of sentiments, on those political measures with which my interests are connected.
To scribblers, therefore, who may chuse to censure me, because I declare myself a Federalist, I shall not deem it necessary to reply. But to another class of my fellow-citizens—to my friends among the Federalists, as likewise the Democrats, I feel it incumbent on me to assign (thro' the medium of your paper) the reasons which have urged this change in my political creed: This I will shortly do, and in the interim your giving this letter an insertion in the Washington Federalist, will greatly oblige,
Your humble servant. CHS. H. W. WHARTON.
By the Western Mail of Monday evening the following Memorial was received; it is presented to the people of the Western Country for their signatures, and proposed to be forwarded to the government of the United States without delay:
To the President, the senate and house of Representatives of the United States.
WE, the undersigned inhabitants of the Western Country, respectfully represent—That the port of New-Orleans is closed against us, by a decree of the Spanish Intendant. That we owe the United States arrears of excise, and other debts and taxes, and have no means to discharge those demands, but the produce of our farms. That shut out, as we are, from a market for our produce in the east, it must rot on our hands, unless the government receive it from us at a reasonable price, or protect us in the prosecution of a lawful trade. That in our humble opinion, prompt and decisive measures are necessary, for the maxim is peculiarly applicable to our situation, that "protection and allegiance are reciprocal."
We wish not unnecessarily to embarrass the communication between the United States, and the Spanish government, nor wantonly to break in upon an amicable adjustment of a difference, which has arisen from an unprovoked violation on their part, of a solemn treaty, but we wish the United States, explicitly to understand, that our situation is critical, that delay even for one season would prove ruinous to our country; and that imperious necessity may therefore compel us, unless relief is afforded, to resort to measures which we may deem calculated to insure protection to our trade, tho' they may result in consequences unfavorable to the harmony of the Union.
In a free country like ours, where the privilege of a denizen is so common, and where the qualifications necessary to fit for office cannot be supposed to be perfectly understood by every one, entitled to
give his suffrage, it cannot be deemed unnecessary or impertinent to advance an opinion on the subject. In several of the states, free citizens are under the solemnity of an oath, to act in the most important concerns of election, in such manner as they shall think, in their consciences, most conducive to the best good of the community. In every State, great obligations are laid on the electors. The discharge of this duty is of high responsibility. On them it depends, whether we shall have wise or weak, prudent or imprudent, virtuous or vicious, rulers. As they conduct in the discharge of their duty, the present and future generations may have cause to applaud or detest them; and, what is a greater and still more important consideration, their own consciences are a proper ground to approve or to censure them.
The qualifications of a good ruler are ability and patriotism. Genius and acquirements, with an honest and good heart, fit a person for the public functions. To such they may be safely committed, and it is to such alone that freemen are solemnly bound to commit the public offices. But the difficulty is to determine who they are to whom these qualifications belong. Men of very moderate abilities, and smatterers in acquired knowledge, may appear both great & learned, in the view of the many who are uninformed. The vicious and immoral, to gain confidence, to secure emolument, and obtain distinction, may put on the appearance of virtue and sincere attachment to the public welfare, and it may be difficult, in every instance, to distinguish the real from the pretended patriot. But the difficulty by no means justifies the indifference on this subject, so generally prevalent. There are certain criteria by which electors may distinguish the proper candidate for office. A justly admired writer observes, "that a bad husband, a bad father, a profligate and unprincipled man, cannot deserve the name of a patriot. A man of no private virtue must want principle; & a man who wants principle cannot be actuated by pure motives; he cannot entertain so liberal and exalted an affection, as a rational and disinterested love of his country."
It ought to be further observed, that the best men for office are the modest. They are willing to serve their country, if called to it by the unsolicited voice of their fellow citizens; but can never be persuaded to degrade themselves by becoming mere hunters of preferment. Those who can do this, who discover great solicitude and zeal to secure their own election, ought for that very reason to be suspected. The best rulers which the freedom of election has ever produced, were certainly those who have entered on office with real diffidence and distrust of their own abilities.
JUSTUS. (N. Y. Com. Adv.)
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION.
The law enacted by the legislature of Pennsylvania, on the 12th March, 1800, which allowed further time to all who had title, their heirs or assigns, to any lands, tenements, or hereditaments, on the 26th day of March, 1785, to pursue their action for the same if they were unjustly kept out of possession, will give no time further than the 25th day of March next, to enter their said actions, so that if they will not embrace the opportunity before that day, they will lose such estates forever, let their titles be ever so good. Those who wish further information on this subject, may have it by applying at No. 3, Plumb-street.
As newspapers are the proper channels of information, it is hoped that the several printers thereof, both in this state and the United States, and also in Europe, will insert the above piece of intelligence, as people in all those places may be affected thereby.
ANECDOE.
A court buffoon, having offended his sovereign, the monarch ordered him to be brought before him, and with a stern countenance, reproaching him with his crime, said to him, "Wretch! receive the punishment you merit—prepare for death!" The culprit, in great terror, fell on his knees, and cried for mercy. "I will extend no other mercy to you," replied the prince, "except permitting you to choose what kind of death you will die; decide immediately for I will be obeyed." "I adore your clemency," said the crafty jester, "I choose to die of old age."
Horatio Gates who, in the late revolution commanded the American forces that captured General Burgoyne and the British army under his command at Saratoga in the state of New York.
NEW-YORK, January 15.
New Orleans. The last mail brings us interesting advices relative to this subject, on which we think dependence may be placed. They state that by accounts from New Orleans, it appears, that the governor openly justifies the procedure of the intendant in suspending the right of deposit; he also avows his determination to aid the intendant in support of those measures; of the propriety of which he is convinced, and which shall be enforced until countermanded by superior authority.
How inconsistent is it with his former professions of an intention to oppose the measures of the intendant with an armed force! The doubt irresistibly suggests itself, whether there was not an understanding between them from the first; and this view of resistance merely intended as a deception.
January 17.
Arrived, brig Orient, King, Savannah; sch'r's Friendship, —, Egg Harbor; New City, Dennison, Saybrook; Sally, Jordan, Salem; Peregrine, Hall; Shrewsbury, N. C. Sally, Callow, Baltimore; Wm. and Mary, Fitch, Tappahannock; Two Friends, —, St. Croix; Favorite, —, Philadelphia; Union, Lamb, Savannah; sloops Falmouth, Curtis, Wilmington, D. Friendship, Jenkins, Nantucket; Victory, —, Charleston; Africa, Johnson, Anguilla; Traveller, Wynkoop, Fredericksburg.
Cleared, ships Draper, Taylor, Belfast; Russel, Lynch, Dublin; brigs George, Taber, Charleston; Swan, Young, Jamaica; Regulator, Taber, Charleston; New-York, Pelor, Savannah; Schooner Wealthy, Ingraham, Curracoa.
NORFOLK, January 18.
Arrived on Thursday, the sloop La Solita, Murry, St. Augustine.
Same day, brig Alert, Webb, from St. John's, Antigua.
Left at St. John's, brig Martha Johnson, capt. Beard, and sch'r Dagborough, Small, to sail in 10 days for this port.
On the 11th inst. in lat. 33, 40, long. 74, 20, fell in with a wreck, in appearance small, no masts standing and sunk even with the surface of the water; could not approach the wreck, it blowing heavy; spoke the ship Charleston Packet, out 3 days from Philadelphia, bound to Charleston, I told the captain the bearings and distance the wreck was from him, & having steered that course no doubt but he will fall in with it.
MARTINSBURG, Jan. 14.
MONEY MAKERS.
For some time past suspicions were entertained, that base money was made in the shop of a certain Streithuff, near Sleepy Creek, in this county. To realize these suspicions and detect the persons engaged in this nefarious procedure, a party of persons surrounded the shop on Friday last. The shop was found closed. One of the party approached near the door when he distinctly heard the jingle of money. They demanded admittance—the demand was not complied with.—the door was then forced open, when four men, apparently much dismayed, were discovered; these men were Compsey, Darnson, Streithuff and the far-famed and well known SHOCKEY. Many base dollars were found, together with a number of crucibles, a quantity of the necessary ingredients for preparing the metal, and all the implements for coining dollars. The four persons were then arrested and brought to Martinsburg jail.
Their trial came on yesterday before a Court of enquiry in this town, when the Court after examining the witnesses and hearing the pleadings, against and in favor of the prisoners, adjudged them to be sent to the District Court, holden at Winchester for further trial.
WAS FOUND,
A RECEIPT for Ten Barrels Flour, payable on demand, the owner may have it by applying at this office and paying the cost of this advertisement, and leaving a small gratuity for the finder. Jan. 22. d3t
Clean linen and cotton bought at this office.

For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Schoone  Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL Master, will sail in the course of For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to PHILIP CARE, Union Street, Who offers for sale on moderate terms, A small invoice of Glass quart, pint and half pint TUMBLERS. Also, A quantity of Pennsylvania flat and square  BAR IRON. Jan. 4. d
Private Boarding. The subscriber will accommo- date 5 or 6 gentlemen as BOARDERS, on moderate terms, either by the week, month or year. FRANCIS CRACROFT. Fairfax street, Jan. 15. eo2w
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 12 do. old proof Brandy, 15 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 13 Kegs Anniseed Cordial, 14 Boxes Spt Candles, Sugar in Hds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hyson and Souchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs Men's coarse and fine Shoes, Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, con- sisting of Mamoodies, Emeries, Guzzinials, Mo- hams, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ra- vens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-  LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's belt brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on it and in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,  COUNTY of ALEXANDRIA, ss. Nicholas Lingan, complainant, against Nathl. Washington & Wm. } In Hartshorne, defendants. } Chancery.
The defendant Nathaniel Wash- ington 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 Nathaniel Washington is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Nathaniel Washington, do ap- pear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the de- mands of the court; and that the other de- fendant, William Hartshorne, do not pay away or secrete the debts by him owing to the said absent defendant, Nath. Wash- ington, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months suc- cessively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. law 2m
FOR SALE, THE LOT with the HOUSE thereon, a the South-east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets, late the Property of Thomas Richards. Also, several vacant LOTS adjoin- ing thereon on Alfred Street, between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly sit- uated and in good order for the Ac- commodation of a family. If not sold before the 1st of No- vember, it will then be re-sold. WILLIAM CRAIK. Sept. 30. iwtf.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,  County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Elkanah Doshitte, Compt. against Jacob Harman and Samuel } In Davis, trading under the } Chancery. firm of Harman & Davis, and William Hartshorne, jun. Dels.
The defendant Jacob Harman not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of as- sembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman is no- an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Har- man do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appear- ance to the suit, and give security for per- forming the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, jun. 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, Harman, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be post- ed at the front door of the Court House of the said county. A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Jan. 8. law 2m Clerk.
DISTRICT COLUMBIA,  COUNTY of ALEXANDRIA, ss. November Term, 1802. Joshua Riddle, plaintiff, against Samuel Hilton & Malachi } In Fife, defendants. } Chancery.
The defendant Samuel Hilton, 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 Samuel Hilton is not an inhabitant of this dis- trict, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Sa- muel Hilton, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the de- crees of the court; and that the other defendant, Malachi Fife, do not pay away, convey, or se- crete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Samuel Hilton, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months suc- cessively in one of the public newspapers pub- lished in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county. A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 10. law 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,  COUNTY of ALEXANDRIA, ss. November Term, 1802. Joshua Riddle, complainant, against Lindsey Pollard & Samuel } In Hilton, defendants. } Chancery.
The defendant, Lindsey Pol- lard 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 Lindsey Pollard is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen- dant, Lindsey Pollard, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his ap- pearance to the suit, and give security for per- forming the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Samuel Hilton, 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 Lindsey Pollard until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith publish- ed for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. law 2m
Wanted to Purchase, Three or four young NEGRO MEN, for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man , or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 28. eo4f
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets. They will be sold sepa- rate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years Apply to THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. co.
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Wash- ington, offer for sale, the following  TRACTS OF LAND, viz. A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Wash- ington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburg and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Athby's Bent. The soil to that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by seve- ral never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and enanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatten's run passes through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equal- ly favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One al- so, Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, contain- ing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (late Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particu- larly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire coun- ty containing 240 acres—this tract, tho' small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river run- ning almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved naviga- tion of the Potomac) be brought to a ship- ping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported, on- ly 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres in Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying on the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and on Nansemond river—this land is consi- dered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres —This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Kettoc- can and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburgh, and a large quantity of natural meadow fit for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mo- hawk river, State of New-York, contain- ing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory. Three tracts lying on Little Miami, con- taining 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; little adjoining 2000 acres. Indisputable titles can be given for the above lands. Lots in the City of Washington.
Two improved lots near the Capitol square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the East- ern Branch, No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 667. These lots are advantageou- ly situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA. A few valuable lots in Alexandria, cor- ner of Pitt and Prince-streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER. One lot in Town of half an acre, adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and ano
ther in the commons of about six acres. Bath, or Warm Springs. Two well situated lots, on one of the small building large enough to accom- modate one family. The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subsc- ribers. SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson county WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Westmore- land, do. GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Mount Wash- ington, Fairfax, do. BUSHROD WASHINGTON, M. Vernon, do. LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood-Lawn, do. August 30. 2aw
R. & J. GRAY Have lately received an Assortment of va- luable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant binding, which add- ed to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Cata- logue:
The New American Practical Navigator, by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Bland's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature. St. Pierre, 3 vols. 8vo. ornamented with copper plates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Darwin's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Elements of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Phi- losophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Belsham. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant en- gravings, to which is prefixed a life of the Author by Dr. Johnston, bound in calf and gilt. Ad- ventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, orna- mented with plates, in calf and gilt. Pleasures of Imagination, by Dr. Akenside, to which is prefixed a critical essay on the poem, by Mrs. Barbauld, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Death of Abel, with beautiful plates, in calf and gilt. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and hi- storical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo. A Selection of the Lives of Plutarch abridged, containing the most illustrious characters of antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mavor, L. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Odes, being a collection of moral, liter- ary and familiar essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The World by Adam Fitz-Adam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Greville, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Oliver-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Gang- nell's Letters, 4 vols. 12mo. The Gleaner, a miscellaneous production, by Constantia, 3 vols. 12mo. The Idler, by the author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Ad- venturers of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Smollett, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vols. 12mo. Letters from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Aikin. The Traveller's Directory, or a Pocket Companion, shewing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Phil- adelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the inter- section of the cross-roads, from actual survey. The works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vols. Rural Tales, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experimental Philo- sophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on Select Subjects by James Fergusson. The Spectator, with fac-similes of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, 8 vols. 12mo. The Natural and Political History of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major-General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Bacon's A- bridgement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink- Powder, for Records; Irish Quills, Wafers, Se- cing Wax, Penknives; ladies' and gentlemen's Morocco Pocket-Books; German Flutes, Violins, Violin Strings, Bows and Bridges; a complete assortment of Latin and English School-Books, folio and quarto family Bibles, school Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description; Slates and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities, and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual. Just received, and for Sale by  ABEL WILLIS, A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhod.-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the best quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of  GROCERIES and NUTS. PRINTED DAILY BY  S. SNOWDEN.