Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-12-22 00:00:00

Sale by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction
Room, Rum in hhds. and bls. Sugar in do. Coffee in bags, Soap and Candles in boxes, Raisins in do. Starch in do. Tobacco in kegs, &c.—ALSO, A quantity of Dry Goods, Viz.
Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Halfticks, Plains, Plaids, Coatings, Duffs, Flannels, Irish and Sheeting Linens, German Osnaburgs, Calicoes, Durants, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Silk Gloves, Sewing Silks, Threads, &c. H. and T. MOORE, Auctioneers. Dec. 21.
Sale by Auction.
Will be added to our sales on Wednesday next, 3000 lbs. Gunpowder, Which will positively be sold, without reserve, on a credit of 60 days for approved endorsed notes.
And also, for Cash, A Consignment of the following GOODS, JUST RECEIVED, VIZ. 1 bale of superfine Broadcloths, 1 bale of second cloths, 1 bale of kerseys, 2 trunks of very fine chintzes, 1 bale of bed ticking, 1 trunk of white threads, And a number of other articles. H. and T. MOORE, Auctioneers. Dec. 19.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Antigua and Jamaica Rum in hhds. and bls. French Brandy in bls. Holland Gin in bls. Teneriffe Wine in casks, Cordials in bls. Sugar in hhds and bls. Molasses in hhds. Rice in tierces and bls. Soap in boxes, Queens and Earthen Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 30 boxes Havana Segars, Cotton in bales—on a credit.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad and narrow Cloths, Flannels and Planes, Carpets and Carpeting. Irish and German Linens, Worsted and cotton Stockings, Calicoes and Ginghams, A variety of Muslin and Muslin Hand- kerchiefs and Shawls, Table Cloths, Hats, Boots and shoes, Hardware, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master. Dec. 21.
For Sale,
A seat for a Merchant Mill, with ten acres of Meadow Land; situated on Broad Creek, in the state of Mary- land, about three miles from Alexandria. For particulars apply to Jonathan Swift, Esq. or to W. D. ADDISON, Oxen Hill, Dec. 8. jaw
For Freight or Charter
The BRIG NEPTUNE, Capt. Coleman, now lying in this port and ready to take in a cargo. Apply to ROBT. T. HOOE and CO. Who wish to Charter A SHIP of 300 to 350 hhds. to load with tobacco. Dec 19. d3t
FOR BOSTON.
The Schooner PRISCILLA (A good vessel) PRINCE HARDING, Master, Will take freight on reasonable terms.— Apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN G. LADD. Who has lately received and now offers for Sale,
20 Hogsheads of excellent Molasses, 15 do. do. Sugar, 25 do. do. Rum, 5 do. Copperas & Brimstone, 10 Casks Cordials. 20 Barrels Boston Beef, 30 Casks, } Fresh Raisins, 20 Boxes } 50 Bags Coffee, 200 Boxes Candles and Soap, 5 Bags Cotton, 5 Do. Hops, 10 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 20 Do. 10 by 18 Glass, 30 Casks fresh Teas, 20 Bales Russia Sheeting, } Entitled to 8 Do. Ravens Duck, } drawback. 3 Casks of Writing Paper, 50 Boxes fresh Chocolate, Excellent Dumb Fish, &c. &c. &c. December 5. d
Robert T. Hooe and Co.
HAVE IMPORTED, In the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, —AND OFFER FOR SALE, 100 casks Lisbon Wine of a superior quality, 500 bushels of Salt, 1 bale of Morocco Skins, A few boxes of Lemons and Oranges, Figs in Frails, Olive Oil, Almonds, Filberts, 10 bundles floor carpets and foot mats. They have likewise on hand, A few bales of Negro cottons and blan- kets, German Linens, Earthen Ware in crates, Sugar in hhds. and bls. and coffee in bags and tierces. Nov. 30. d
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and Aliza- tor from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctilious customers. On Land, A quantity of East India Segars, Manufactured Tobacco in kegs. Oct. 5. d
FALL GOODS.
The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Li- verpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. g
Public Notice.
THE justices who compose the Levy Court for the county of Alexandria, have appointed the 23d of this instant, (Dec.) to meet at the Court-House, in order to receive all accounts which the law may authorise them to pay.
JUST RECEIVED, COARSE WOOLLENS,
Consisting of Nap'd cottons, half thick, pladdings, striped blankets and kersey duvils.—To be sold on very moderate terms by the pack- age, on the usual credit. Wm. HODGSON. Oct. 6. d
L A W.
MERIT v. DEMERIT.
The Rival Clergy for Chaplainship to Congress.
For Sale at this Office, The Clerical Candidates.
A POEM. The above work is printed on fine wove paper, containing 36 pages, octavo, price 25 cents. Dec. 3. d
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT COTTON & STEWART'S
Political Essays, Relative to the War of the French Revolution;
AN ARGUMENT Against continuing the War, for the sub- version of the Republican Government of France:
A LETTER To the Duke of Portland, being an answer to the two Letters of the late Right Hon. Edmund Burke, against treating for Peace with the French Republic:— And
A MEMORIAL, Proposing a Plan, for the Conquest and Emancipation of Spanish America, by means which would promote the tran- quility of Ireland.
BY JAMES WORKMAN, ESQ. Nov. 20.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has re- moved his store into the brick house ad- joining Messrs. James Russell & Co's, where he has opened a neat assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS,
Consisting of Superfine, fine and coarse cloths, Ker- seys, half thick, flushtings, coatings, Kendal cottons, flannels, baizes, rose and striped blankets, cambric, swan- downs, plaids and jerseys, fancy cord, velvets, fustains, stuffs, calicoes, Irish li- nens, shawls, check handkerchiefs, beds ticking, ticklenburg, osnaburg, &c.— Gentlemen's fine hats of the newest fash- ion and of a very superior quality, felt do. by the case and by retail, children's coarse and fine do. shoes, kid, stuff, and leather slippers.—Loaf sugar, brown do. in barrels, coffee in bags and barrels, pepper and spice, china and queen's ware, which are now offered for sale on the most reasonable terms. JOSHUA RIDDLE. Oct. 16. d6teo
FALL GOODS.
CUTHBERT POWELL Has received, per the Eliza, from Liver- pool, an Importation of
Fall & Winter Goods, which he is now opening at the store late- ly occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ram- say, on King-street, and which he offers for sale on moderate terms by the piece or package. Also,
25 Crates Earthen Ware, well assorted. Sept. 29. g
BENNETT and WATTS HAVE IMPORTED,
In the ship Martha, arrived at Baltimore, The following Goods,
Mens' Boots and Half Boots of the 1st quality and fashion—London made. Shoes 1st and 2d quality.
FLEECEY HOSIERY,
Consisting of Socks, Stockings, Waistcoats, Shirts and Drawers, &c. &c. Nov. 17. eo
ABEL WILLIS
Has for sale, at his store on Prince-street, (Just from Norfolk),
Soft shelled Almonds, Figs, Oranges, Lemons, Grapes; best Jamaica Sugar by the barrel or smaller quantity, Havanna white and brown do. best English Cheese, elegant Travelling Cases, best Spanish Segars and Crab Cyder. Dec. 4. eo
DANCING.
Mr. LONGER informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its en- virois, that he has opened his Dancing- School in Mr. Thomas Herbert's house, corner of Fairfax and Cameron Streets, where he teaches all the Dances at present in fashion. He has provided a very excel- lent Musician to play in his School, and has also provided a great variety of new and handsome Cotillions and Set-Dances. Mr. L. hopes that the good footing up- on which he has established his Academy this winter will ensure him the approbati- on and encouragement of the Alexandrian- ans. Price of Tuition, Ten Dollars a quarter, consisting of 24 days—every Fri- day and Saturday. One half of the mo- ney to be paid in advance, and the other at the expiration of the quarter. Mr. L. also informs the young Gen- tlemen, who cannot attend in the day- time, that he has, for their convenience, opened a
Night-School
in the same house where he keeps his Day- School, and for which he has likewise pro- vided in the best manner. Price Eight Dollars a quarter, of 24 Nights—every Thursday and Friday, from 6 till 9 o'clock. December 8. eo
FOR SALE,
30 bls. BEEF, warranted to keep a three- years' voyage, 30 kegs of SOUNDS and TONGUES, Apply to Wm. I. HALL. Merchants Wharf, Nov. 28. d3teo
PHILIP WANTON
Has just received from Birmingham, a neat Assortment of
Sadlery, japann'd goods, Brass Candlesticks, Shovels and Tongs, Wire Fenders, Saddler's Webbing, Sad- dle Trees, &c. &c. A few barrels of excellent shoe thread and twine. 12 mo. 7. 22w 3t
To Rent,
THAT handsome, convenient three flo- ry BRICK HOUSE, lately occupied by Edmund J. Lee, Esq. in King street, a few doors west of Pitt street. SAMUEL CRAIG. Dec. 15. eo
FOR SALE,
Three Invoices of hollow GLASS WARE, neatly assorted, (in one of which are forty eight liquor cases). Ap- ply at the compting house of Dennis Ram- say to D. NIESS, jun. Dec. 11. d3t
A boy about 14 years of age, of a good education, and respectable connections will be taken as an apprentice at the office of the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, December 15.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Secretary of State, accompanying an annual return, ending the 9th inst. containing an abstract of all the returns made to him by the collectors for the different ports in the United States, pursuant to the act for the relief and protection of American seamen; also extracts from the communications received from the agents in foreign countries for the relief of American seamen.
Ordered to lie on the table.
The committee of elections made a further report, stating certain members to be duly elected; and further stated, that in consequence of the erection of the Mississippi Territory, under the ordinance of Congress, that Territory was entitled to a delegate, when the territory was entitled to a Legislature. This period having arrived, the committee report an opinion, that Nathaniel Hunter be considered as a Delegate, with the right of deliberating, but not of voting.
Mr. Milledge could not agree to the report, as by so doing he would vote for a measure that would affect the sovereignty of Georgia. He therefore moved a reference to a committee of the whole, in order to have the subject discussed. Agreed to, and made the order for Friday.
RATIO OF REPRESENTATION.
The house then took up the following resolution, reported by the committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Resolved , That the apportionment of representatives amongst the several states, according to the second enumeration of the people, ought to be in a ratio of one representative for every thirty-three thousand persons in each state.
Mr. Griswold remarked that the effect of adopting this resolution would be an increase of members in that house; that the number would amount to nearly 150. He was of opinion that the present house was sufficiently numerous for every correct purpose, as well of legislation, as for obtaining all desirable information from the people. Should an augmentation be made, the consequences would be an increase of expence, and business would inevitably be protracted. He moved, therefore, to strike out the words "thirty-three," meaning if they were stricken out, to propose the substitution of a larger number. On this motion a desultory debate ensued, in which Messrs. Griswold, S. Smith, Nicholson, Giles, Bayard, Allison, Elmer, Eustis, Sprigg, and other gentlemen, took part.
Mr. Griswold stood alone in advocating an apportionment of one member, to every 40,000 persons.
Messrs. Giles, and Bayard, were for one member for every 30,000.
Messrs. S. Smith, Nicholson, and Eustis, were for one member for 33,000.
Mr. Allison was in favor of one representative for every 31,000.
The preferences avowed by the several speakers, appeared to arise from the application of that divisor, to the state from which each member came, which left the least fraction.
Some gentlemen, however, declared, and particularly Mr. Giles, that he had made no calculation, and that his preference of the smallest ratio proposed was the preference of principle.
Those in favor of a small ratio argued that, though the expence attending the compensation of the members might be somewhat increased; yet that it would be truely compensated with the great advantages that would result from a larger representation; that such a representation would be productive of true economy as it would oppose all extravagant expenditure of money; that the weight of expence incurred by the government did not arise from the expence of the civil list, which formed but a speck in the mass of expenditure. That it was important to this government to adopt those measures which would insure the respect and the confidence of the people; that this end would be best attended by each representative being familiarly acquainted with the interests of his constituents; and that this could only be the case, when the number of his constituents was limited within certain bounds. It was true that it had been said that a body of more than one hundred, even tho' composed of philosophers, was a mob; but it was replied that the long experience of this country had proved the reverse, for that
many of the state legislatures consisted of more members.
These ideas were but feebly opposed. The diversity of opinion expressed chiefly arose from a division of the house on the ratios of 30,000, and 33,000. The former was advocated principally from a regard to Delaware and R. Island, which by its adoption would have each two representatives instead of one, if a higher ratio were preferred.
During the discussion, it was moved to strike out the word "three," leaving thirty thousand as the ratio. This motion was lost—Ayes 43—Noes 46.
Mr. Bayard then moved to strike out "thirty three," leaving the resolution blank, in order that it might be filled up with such number as should be agreeable to the house.
This motion was opposed chiefly by Mr. Nicholson and Dr. Eustis, who were of opinion that the progressive increase of the members would be sufficiently large on the ratio of 33,000 persons to a member. They were also further in favor of this number as it left the fewest fractions. The only two states much injured by it would be Delaware and North-Carolina; whereas if the ratio were increased to 35,000, New-Jersey would have a fraction of 31,000; Delaware of 26,000; Maryland of 30,000; Georgia of 23,000; and Kentucky of 29,000.
On the question being taken for striking out "thirty three," there rose only 31 members. It was therefore declared to be lost.
The question was then taken on the original motion, and carried without a division, and a committee of three members appointed to bring in a bill conformably thereto.
NORFOLK, December 16.
From Guadalupe.
By two gentlemen who came passengers in the schooner Two Brothers, captain Abbot, from Guadalupe bound to Baltimore, we have been favored with the following particulars relative to the late insurrection at that island:
In consequence of the arrest of several people of color, who were in possession of places under the government, a general insurrection of the Blacks & mulattoes took place on the 22d October, and they appointed a mulatto named Pelage, their chief. On an alarm being given, the white people repaired to their rendezvous appointed, but whether from the confusion in which they assembled, or their ignorance of the cause of the alarm, the greater part of them were without arms, while the people of colour were completely equipped. Gen. Lacroffe finding that attempts to oppose force would be useless, held a conference with Pelage, who offered to continue General Lacroffe in the command of the island on condition that he would restore to the people of colour their former appointments; this gen. Lacroffe refused, and he was immediately made prisoner, an embargo was laid on the vessels in the harbours, and gen. Lacroffe was embarked on board a Danish ship for France; the ship was captured a few hours after her departure by the Tamer frigate, and sent into Martinique. Owing to the prudence of Pelage not a white person was murdered. The business of the island was restored to its former channel, and all was tranquil. As soon as the government of the island was obtained possession of by the people of colour, all the prisons were thrown open and their inhabitants liberated. At 10 o'clock at night, the Proclamation, No. 1, was issued; and on taking off the embargo, gen. Pelage sent for the Americans, and delivered them copies of the Proclamation, No. 2.*
PROCLAMATION.
Magloire Pelage, chief of Brigade, Commander in chief of the armed force of Guadalupe and its dependencies.
And the civil Commissaries.
To all the Citizens of Guadalupe.
CITIZENS,
Rear-Admiral La Crosse is no more in this colony: he is going to render an account of his conduct to the consuls of the Republic; he will tell them whether he has deserved your esteem and your regrets. May he not experience the terrible vengeance of a government, whose incessant care is to make itself beloved and respected, and who will not see without the greatest indignation that the man intrusted to represent it among you, and make you happy, has so illly fulfilled his mission!
* This proclamation appeared in our paper of the 8th inst.
Remain, citizens, in the calm and confidence which, to this day have so well secured our efforts for the public welfare. Persevere in the sacrifice of all private hatred, and in the laudable forgiveness of all past offences. The epoch which delivers us to ourselves ought above all to be signified by a fraternal reconciliation, in order that we may exist as a peaceable family. Give this effect example, and the commander in chief will give you that of an unlimited devotion: he warrants anew to all, without any distinction whatever safety and protection; he swears to you to preserve the colony for the metropolis.
You will see come out of the press a work wherein your sentiments and our own are manifested with a strength and frankness suitable to men whose conduct is irreproachable. That work, which is only a summary hastily drawn, will be addressed to the consuls, to the minister of marine, and to all our fellow-citizens in Europe. It will be very soon followed by another of more extent, to which will be subjoined all the vouchers of what we are obliged to set forth.
Doubt not, citizens, but that the mother country will listen with affection to the recital of the evils we have suffered. Let us enjoy the hope of seeing better days; and let every one of us resume the exercise of his industry with an entire security.
Merchants, thanks be returned to you! you have shown an example which has not a little contributed to restore tranquility. Your stores, as in other circumstances, were not observed to be kept shut up; and the course of your business was not interrupted. You have assisted the common cause by offering to the administration the necessary articles for the supply of magazines. Continue to exhibit a confidence that will be well deserved. Fear not that a few men purposely set on, will ever again come forward to make those bargains at the expence of your own purses, whose benefits were unknown to you. No more of these dangerous intermeddlers: you will treat directly with the administration.
Inhabitants, you have no less claim to our eulogium; you have remained firm amidst a temporary alarm; you have maintained order and safety in the country. Be assured that your destiny is about to be ameliorated, and that your properties are more than ever secured to you. Let not any one of you, holding leases of sequestered property, apprehend any alteration: Their contracts will be respected: The possession is warranted to them by the public faith.
And you, brave military men, officers, and privates, you, whose conduct has proved, in so satisfactory a manner, that you take the liveliest interest for the happiness of the colony; you, on whom repose more essentially the preservation of this portion of the French Empire, it is by an increase of zeal and exactitude in the service, that you will be enabled to perform your task worthily, and that you will deserve the national acknowledgment.
Done at Port Liberty, the 15th Brumaire, 10th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible (5th Nov. 1801, at 10 o'clock at night.)
Pelage, Deless, Frayans, Danois, Penicaut.
By the brig Drake capt. Cox, arrived yesterday from St. Bartholomews, letters are received which states, that a report prevailed there, that on receipt of the news of the peace at Guadalupe the inhabitants had sent for General Lacroffe, and invited him to return again.
PORT OF NORFOLK.
Arrived the Schooner Josiah Parker captain Griffiths from Montego Bay. Jas. and Wm. Bennett. Off the Havannah was boarded by several ships of the line, who after interrogating him as to the time of departure of the Jamaica fleet, suffered him to proceed. Off Cape Antonio, on the 24th, October spoke the sloop Sally, capt. Roberts, from Montego bay bound to Norfolk, in distress, having sprung a leak, and injured her rigging.
Arrived the brig Diak, capt. Cox, 17 days from St. Bartholomews.
Arrived the brig Federal George, captain Peterson, 21 days from Martinique.
Arrived the sloop Little Jim, capt. Robertson from Nassau, New-Providence. In this vessel came passenger captain Reid, whose sloop was cast a way on Abaco. Cey, on the 30th October, on her passage from Boston to the Havanna.
AMUSEMENT.
There is a person in Newburyport, in Mass. by the name of Timothy Dexter,
who has many years excited much attention from his numerous blunders and unaccountable movements. This man at the close of the war was poor; but by purchasing continental securities, and various speculations, he has blundered into an immense property. He is a very illiterate person, has high notions of grandeur and parade, often careless of money, yet often exact, and greedy of more property.
Two or three anecdotes might give some idea of the man's character. After becoming rich, and rising as he imagined, to nobility, he one evening came home, and knocked violently at the door, when his wife came to see what important matter could occasion such violent rapping. On opening the door, her husband with a grave air asks, "Does Timothy Dexter, Esq. live here?" "What does this mean?" says Mrs. Dexter; "Nothing," replies he, "I only wanted to see how it would sound hereafter." When he purchased a large elegant brick house, he insisted on having the yard paved. This done, he ordered the servant to bring his carriage, when he paraded several times round the yard, this is Boston; this is Philadelphia; this "is a Duke's palace." But he might remain a sycophant to lows. About building a ship on the Merrimac, his carpenter informed him that a certain number of tons of Staying were necessary. Dexter took his carriage and went to Boston, where he purchased all the whale bone he could find, for staving, which was sent round by water to Newburyport. On his return he discovered his mistake from the carpenter.—His purchasing all the whale-bone in a large commercial town, doubled its price. In a few days he sent it back to Boston, commanded his own price, and cleared several thousand dollars by this blundering speculation.
By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, December 11.
Arrived sloop George Williams, from Tobago, 25 days. No arrivals this day. Foreign Clearances—sloop Mary, Brown, for Magadore; brig Ruthy, Derby, Tobago; Cyrus, West, Morlaix—fbr. Polly, Springer, Dieppe; Roebuck, Foster, Hispaniola; Harmony, Dockerdon, West-Indies; Sally Pease, Guadalupe; Sally, Standwood, Cumberland; Argo, Hicks, St. Johns, N F Adventure, Frost, Liverpool, N. S.; sloop Rebecca, Belding, St. Johns, N. B. Sailed this day the bark sailing brig Rambler, Townsend, for Madras.
December 12.
From a Correspondent, at Portland.
December 8, 1801.
"Captain Lee in the Schooner President, has just arrived here from Rochell, in France. He brings papers to the 21st October, some of which are now translating for our papers. He left Rochell the 23d October, and says, the Monday before he failed, an express arrived from Paris with an account that the definitive treaty had been signed. Peace is better than war—may the event be better for us than our fears."
[Thus far our Correspondent—AMEN, say we with all our hearts. The intelligence, however, of the signing of the definitive treaty cannot be true; for we know that on the 21st October, the Marquis Cornwallis had not left London.]
SALEM, December 10.
Arrived the barque John, captain Nathaniel Knight, 29 days from Guadalupe. Left that island in a state of tranquillity under the Mulatto Usurper Magloire Pelage. Captain Knight left at Guadalupe the following vessels: Schooner Union, Rush, of this port, to sail soon; Polly, Smith, of Boston, to sail in a few days; Sally, Smith, of Beverly, and several southern vessels. The brig Plymouth, Bushaw, of this port, and captain Cloutman, in a vessel belonging to Boston, were at Basseterre; spoke a Schooner from Martinique bound to Penobscot. The day after leaving port the John was boarded by the British frigate Mercury, and treated politely.
December 11.
On Wednesday night a vessel went into a place called Dohiver's Cove in Marblehead harbor, an inlet little more in width than the vessel, having all her sails lowered but the foretop sail; and there grounded upon an easy bed, without dropping anchor. Her appearance in the morning excited the curiosity of the inhabitants, who on going to her, found her to be a Schooner from Gibraltar, belonging to captain Blackie, of Marblehead.

Hooper, master but no soul on board. It was afterwards found, that in the storm of that night the crew had struck upon the Brimsbys. There were on board the crew of another vessel, which had been sold, belonging to Marblehead. The whole took to the boat, carrying with them the cash proceeds of their voyage, and landed upon the Haste, where they spent the remainder of the night. In the mean time, as the flood made, the vessel got free, and made her way to Marblehead as before mentioned; and in the morning the crew, relieved by boats from Beverly, arrived safe after her. We hear of no news by this arrival.
NEW-YORK, December 18.
A letter from a merchant in London to his correspondent in this city, received by the Brothers, dated Oct. 23, says, "Yorkshire woolen-cloths have taken a very rapid advance in consequence of the great demand for the Spanish market. Cotton goods have likewise advanced fifteen per cent."
Arrived, ships Brothers, Packwood, London; Janus, Whipple, Turks-Island; brig Atley, Heich, Newport.
Cleared, brigs Aurora, Truman, Malaga; Rockland, Brown, Aux Cayes; Ithra, Fancie, Roden, Halifax; Argus, Not, Fitch, St. Johns; Elizabeth, Miller, Montserrat.
The ship Active, Watterman, arrived at Guadalupe in 25 days. The brig Laura, from Amsterdam, for this port has put into Dover in distress, was to sail from there the 26th October. The brig Thomas, Cameron, has arrived at Wilmington, N. C.
Arrived since our last.
Schr. Betsy, from Trinidad. Left there, schr. Generous Friend, of N. York, to sail in 10 days, and 8 or 9 more to sail shortly. In lat. 39, spoke the brig Neptune, of N. York, out 3 days.
Signals for a ship and a brig were up last evening.
PHILADELPHIA, December 18.
Extract of a letter from Bourdeaux, received by the Ros, dated Oct. 25.
"A vessel for Philadelphia, with her anchor a trip in the river, I embrace the opportunity of dropping a few lines—I failed from Boston the 4th of August for Nantz and Bourdeaux, intending to continue out on a general freighting voyage in Europe; but an unexpected peace taking place, has put every thing in confusion. Times are intolerable dull here, and a prospect of worse with America."
"The brig Sally and Betsy, Allen, is here from Boston—Expected to proceed in a few days for Guadalupe, and to return home in all January."
London, October 24.
"The price of the quarter loaf fell yesterday from 1s. 3d to 11d. butchers meat is also falling, tho' not quite in the same proportion."
"The 3 per cent Consols are at 69—Your stocks have also risen—8 per cents are 116; 6 per cents at 95."
"The mob continue their noisy attentions to M. Laureston. As they were drawing him and Mr. Otto on Saturday night, they were joined by Mr. Atley, fnr.* who was in his one horse chair. He addressed them and begged they would be temperate in their zeal, and take care of the great personages inside the coach; adding that he would precede them; when they arrived at Lord Hawkesbury's office, Atley jumped out of his chair, threw the reins over the horse's neck ran up to the coach, and opening the door, took Gen. Laureston in his arms, and actually carried him in this manner, into Lord Hawkesbury's Office; This created great diversion for the populace; Meanwhile, Atley was bowing and scraping, and shewing every mark of attention to Mr. Otto and Gen. Laureston, reminding them who he was, by saying that he had the honor of teaching Buonaparte the military horse exercise several years ago at Paris."
"It seems Atley built a riding school at Paris just before the revolution, which cost 6000l. He now expects to obtain a passport, and then go to Paris and reclaim his property; This accounts for his singular behaviour."
"Peter Porcupine illuminated his printing office on Saturday night."
The celebrated English Equestrian.
Arrived, brigs Rose, Gutterton, Bourdeaux; Amphitrite, Spence, C. Francois; schr. Alexander, Russell, C. Francois; sloop Independence, Weldenbeck, Rort-
Republican; brig Lilly, Ross, Isle of France; sloop Hiland, Hand, Alexandria.
Cleared, ships Mohawk, Rany, Londonderry; Active, Stevenson, do. Lavinia, Gardner, Charleston; brigs Arithides, Foster, do. Jason, Pearce, Sr. Domingo; schrs. Rover, Veacock, P. Republican; Belvidere, Potter, Norfolk; sloop Cicero, Saulnier, Havanna.
Capt. Spence of the brig Amphitrite, spoke the 6th inst. in lat. 47, 37, N. long. 71, W. the schr. Liberty, Gardner, from Philadelphia to Teneriffe.
Brig Lilly, Ross, from the Isle of France failed from thence the 18th Aug. and left there the following vessels: ship Merry Quaker, Cagneau, from Batavia for B. I. ton, in distress, expected to sail in 30 days; Romulus, Freeman, for Boston, expected to sail in 30 days; Belvidere, Dawson, for Philadelphia, from Batavia, in distress, expected to sail in 14 days; snow Panther, Waite, for Boston, from Batavia, uncertain when to sail.
December 19.
Arrived, schrs Sylvia, Dagget, Boston; Industry, Rider, Boston; sloop Sally, Wilkinson, Havanna.
Cleared, brigs Hiram, Norton, St. Kitts; Greenwich, Remington, Martinique; schrs Nancy, Brown, Port Republican; Fanny Bridger, Dunn, New-York.
The ship Connecticut, Swords, of and from this port to Canton, passed through the Streights of Sunda, all well, out 103 days.
Thursday arrived, brig Rose, Fullerton, Bourdeaux. On his passage, the 23d Nov. lat. 40, 35, long. 53, spoke a schrs from Malaga to Marblehead, out 54 days, and on the 9th Dec. lat. 40, long. 70, 30, fell in with the schooner Sally, Story, bound from Halifax for New-York, out 8 days. Capt. Story, informed capt. F. that he had met with considerable damage and he was then standing for the West-Indies.
PITTSBURGH, December 11.
The Little Turtle, principal Chief of the Miami tribe of Indians together with a Chief of the Pottawattami Tribe and three other Indians of inferior grade, arrived here on Saturday last, on their way to the city of Washington, to visit the President of the United States.
Mr. Wells attends them as interpreter.
Alexandria advertiser.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22.
REFLECTIONS,
On the President's Message.
In taking a general view of the topics submitted to the consideration of the legislature, in this message, there is one impression which it must leave on every reflecting mind, namely, that the President has made a high bid for popularity—his aim, at all risks, is to obtain the suffrages of the most numerous part of the community. Having passed several years of his life at Paris, the hot-bed of revolutions, he has imbibed the principles of the French economists in civil polity, as he did those of the Philosophers, in matters of religion. Economy is the leading feature of his message—In the practical exercise of this principle, it is much to be feared, however, that the President has pointed to measures, originating from a spirit of party, adverse to the constitution, and fatal to the peace and welfare of the United States. We shall, however, better understand his views by pursuing the order of the message itself—we shall note those parts of it which merit commendation, which correspond with what has hitherto been considered as the true interest of the country, and those which are at variance with the constitution, and the fundamental principles of government and finance.
The first paragraph of the Message "announces on grounds of reasonable certainty," that the "wars and troubles, which have for so many years afflicted our sister nations, have at length come to an end."
"We have been in the habit of speaking of the States that constitute this union as sister states, but our Philosophic President, who has of late proved himself such a friend of social harmony—whose expanded mind would grasp the whole world in its fraternal embrace, and constitute one great empire, composed of sister republics; in the most kind and coaxing manner, now speaks of nations in the character of "sisters," whose "irregularities" he says, "have afflicted the commerce of neutral
nations"—have "produced irritations and injuries," and have "committed wrongs on unoffending friends," which he trusts will "now be considered as founding just claims of retribution for the past, and new assurances (of what?) for the future."
If Mr. J. in his rage for economical reform—in his anxiety to exhibit the past administrations of our government, as grossly extravagant—as having "tended to multiply offices and dependencies, and to encrease expense to the ultimate term of burden which the citizen can bear," should be so weak as to imagine that by soothing language, he can supersede the necessity of keeping the country always in a condition to repel force by force—If in his dreams of universal peace, he conceives that by fair words he can shield the United States from "irregularities, injuries and wrongs," while he is cutting the sinews of government, and prostrating at a blow, its vital energies; he will find himself egregiously deceived; and those infatuated citizens who suffer themselves to be influenced by his political enthusiasm, will eventually discover their error when it has produced evils not contemplated at present, and which no future wisdom can effectually remedy. The concurrent testimony of the governments that have hitherto existed in the world, proves incontrovertibly, that to enjoy peace, and to possess in security the fruits of industry, we must be always prepared for war. A wealthy, but feeble or irresolute nation, will always become a prey to one more enterprising and warlike—And in vain will any government ever expect to remain safe and respected, that throws from its hands the means of defence and relies on soft words, or friendly remonstrance to vindicate its rights.
N. Y. Com. Ad.
These reflections will be continued, till all the leading features of the late message, are delineated to the public: they will be pursued with coolness and with candor. Their aim is shortly to state to the true friends of their country, what are considered as some of the radical errors of the present administration, not with an expectation that they will produce any effect on the leading characters now in possession of power, but that the people who are the high source of authority, may compare the principles of the two late, and of the present administrations; and after a fair experiment, pronounced on the relative merits of each, according to the measure of public prosperity & happiness they shall respectively have produced.
(To be continued.)
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, December 18.
Mr. Nicholson, from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported a bill to amend an act, entitled an act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters. Read a second time, and committed to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed yesterday, reported,
1. That it would tend to facilitate the business of this house, if the heads of departments were authorized and enjoined to have printed under their superintendence, all such documents, reports, and statements as are directed by law or resolution, to be annually laid before the house.
2. That it is expedient to appoint a printer, who shall be responsible for the prompt and faithful execution of all business confided to him by the house.
The first member of the report was unanimously agreed to.
On the second member of the report, a diversity of opinion existed.
Mr. Randolph and Mr. Nicholson, supported it; and Messrs. S. Smith, Griswold, and Eustis opposed it.
On a division it was lost, there rising only 31 members.
It was then resolved, that such part of the report, as had been agreed to, be referred to the same committee, to bring in a bill conformably thereto.
On motion of Mr. Giles, the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Nicholson in the chair, on the bill for the apportionment of representatives, according to the second census.
Debate given in our next
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Mill, or in Alexandria, Plaister of Paris by the ton, or ready ground by the bushel,
Indian Meal or Rye Meal, bolted or unbolted,
Corn or any other grain (except wheat) ground for toll at the mill.
At his store in Town,
Hay in bundles, corn by the bushel,
Loaf or lump sugar by the hhd. or bbl.
Jamaica spirit by the hhd. or barrel, more than 3 years old,
First and second quality James River tobacco in kegs,
A few very good mill spindles,
Two good scale beams.
For Sale,
A number of valuable Lots in town.
Also, to Sell or Rent,
A valuable Brick House on King street, now in the tenure of Thomas Cruse.
To Let,
A two story Frame House, on Duke street, with a large garden and a well of good water at the door. 12 mo. 22.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in Alexandria, on Friday night last, a Negro man named BEN, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, bandy legged, has lost two of his under teeth before, has a scar under one of his eyes, but which I do not recollect, and has a very remarkable one on his breast, occasioned by a burn when young: had on, when he went off, a drab colored pea jacket, blue cloth sailor's do. underneath, blue cloth trowsers, pale blue stockings, half boots, fur hat, with a band and buckle; cotton shirt, blue handkerchief, checked with red, round his neck and sundry other clothing not known. His brother Henson is one of the ferry men at Alexandria, and very probably they may change their clothes. Ben has lived with Mr. John Hodgken at the ferry for three years, and is known very well by a number of the citizens of Alexandria and gentlemen in Maryland: this fellow's mother lives in Brocket's square, and it is supposed he is concealed somewhere there. He attempted to make his escape once before, secreted in a ship bound to Europe by some free negroes, and was not discovered by the captain till he had been four days at sea, and luckily fell in with a ship bound to Baltimore, shipped him on board of her, from whence he was committed to Baltimore jail where I found him. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said fellow to me, near Colchester, Fairfax county, or secures him in any jail, so that I get him again.
JOHN H. MANLEY.
N. B. All persons whatsoever are forewarned from harboring said fellow at their peril. Dec. 22. 0314
In the case of Andrew Ramsay and Wm. Ramsay, Bankrupts.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy was duly awarded and issued against Andrew Ramsay and William Ramsay, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, by the name and the description of Andrew Ramsay and William Ramsay, on the ninth day of December, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and one: And whereas the commissioners in and by the said commission named and authorised, have declared them to be bankrupts; the said commissioners do hereby summon and require the said Andrew Ramsay and William Ramsay personally to be and appear before the commissioners, in the said commission named, on Thursday the thirty first day of this present month; on Thursday the 28th day of January next; and on Thursday the 11th day of February next, at the Washington tavern in Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, then and there to be examined, and to make a full & true discovery and disclosure of all their estate and effects according to the directions of the act of Congress, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," at either of which meetings the creditors of said bankrupts may attend to prove the same, and those who are indebted to the said bankrupts, or have effects of any kind in their hands belonging to them, are not to pay away or secrete the same.
JAMES KEITH, } Comm'rs, J. C. HERBERT, J. B. NICKOLLS, Teste, HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the Commission, Dec. 22. 48c

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Have received, a large and general ASSORTMENT of BOOKS IN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF POLITE LITERATURE;
Amongst which, are the following: JEFFERSON'S Notes on Virginia, hot press'd Ed. Kotzebue's Plays, 2 vols. Ladies' Misc. Magazine, Park's Travels, Stewart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Cullen's Practice of Physic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gifford's Surveying, Moore's Navigation, by Blane, Burns' Poems, M'Cut- chan's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education, 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pierre, Buchanan's Family Phy- sician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lee's Memoirs, British State Trials, Robinson's Admi- ralty Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentle- man and Lady's Preceptor, 2 vols. Hunter, on the Blood, 2 vols. Cadwallader's Memoirs, Willich's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Vattel, Ditto, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edin- burgh Dispensatory, Elegant Extracts, Constitu- tional Law, Zimmerman on Solitude, Ditto on Na- tional Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. Collection of Farces, 6 vols. Polite Education, Tooke's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Gu- thrie's Geography, Knox's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Colligan's Travels, Cook's Voyages, 4 vols. Damberger's Travels, &c. &c.
NOVELS. The Armenian, 2 vols. Montalbert, 2 vols. Antoinette, Tales of Wonder, (by Levis) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas, 2 vols. Jack Smith, Spirit of the Castle, Arthur Mervyn, 2 vols. Clara Howard, Ormond, Weiland, Maid of the Ham- let, Vagabond, Sailor Boy, Athlin and Dim- bayne, Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Myf- teries of Udolpho, 3 vols. Louisa, Julia and the Baron, Ghost Sier, Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilla, 5 vols. Evelina, 2 vols. Monk, 2 vols. Family of Ortenburg, Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley, Ellen and Mordaunt, 2 vols. George Barnwell, Mountain Cottager, Children of the Abbey, 2 vols. Rochfort family, Darcy, E- milia de Varmont, Oakendale Abbey, The Fair Impostor, 3 vols. Edelfrida, 4 vols. Count de Hoendern, 3 vols. Harrietta Mortimer, 2 vols. Fathionable Daughter, Count Gleecken, Emma Dorville, Scotch Heiress, 3 vols. Miss Batt- mores, 2 vols. Advertisement for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Wanderer, 2 vols. Corne la Sed- ley, 4 vols. Tom Jones, 3 vols. Edward, by Moore, 2 vols. Mordaunt, by Ditto, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachel, Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. Mythic Cottager, &c. &c.
ALSO, Bibles, Testaments, Psalters, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth, Webster, Universal, Peace, London, and National Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Histories and Childrens' Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Wafers, Quills, Ink Powder, Vio- let Strings, Playing Cards, Song Books, and Blank Books, &c. &c.
ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the grocer, dozen, or single. Country Shopkeepers supplied on the low- est terms.
Notice is hereby given, To the STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Alexandria,
THAT an election will be held at the Court-House in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing Nine Directors of said Bank for the ensuing year, agreeably to char- ter. By order of the President and Di- rectors.
GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. Dec. 18. eo
To be Leased For the term of 12 years, at reasonable rents,
Sundry tracts of Land in the counties of Berkley and Hampshire, in tenements of convenient dimensions, from 100 to 200 acres.
IN BERKLEY.
526 acres upon the river Potomac, op- posite to fort Frederic.
1100 acres upon the river Potomac, at the mouth of the Warm Spring run.
660 acres upon the north fork of Sleepy Creek.
Mr. Butler, living at Bath, can show these Lands.
IN HAMPSHIRE.
501 acres on New Creek, at the mouth of Kettleick branch.
700 acres on the drains of Abraham's creek, on the Alleghany mountain.
633 acres on the south fork of Gib- son's run.
654 acres on the Alleghany mountain, between the gap over to Pine Swamp and another gap, called "The way to Buffing- ton's meadow."
555 acres, called the "Trout-pond tract," on the drains of Great Cacapon.
The five last-mentioned tracts were ta- ken up near 40 years ago, and granted to Thomas Bryan Martin, deceased, and by him conveyed to the subscriber. Any of these tracts are to be purchased at a rea- sonable price; one half of the money to be paid down, and for the other credit will be allowed. For further particulars apply in Alexandria to the subscriber.
CHARLES LEE. Sept. 16. 22w
Cash given at this office for clean Rags.
For Sale,
Three hundred and sixty-five acres of LAND, lying in the county of Fauquier, near the Blue Ridge, adjoining the manor of Leeds: the above land is fertile and well situated for farming; it is convenient to five merchant mills, the far- thest not more than six miles; there is on the land between 40 and 50 acres of mea- dow ground, three of which are in grass, and twelve will be put in grass next fall: there are also 100 young, bearing apple trees of excellent fruit, and a variety of other fruit trees. The buildings on the above land are indifferent.
Also, Another tract adjoining, un- der lease for three lives, containing 402 acres, subject to the annual rent of twenty dollars: there are on the land a one story frame house, thirty by twenty eight feet, with two rooms on a floor, a young apple orchard of an hundred trees, and a nursery of about three hundred trees of excellent fruit; there are also on the above land 12 or 15 acres of meadow ground between 3 and 4 of which are in grass.
The subscriber wishes to sell both tracts together, any person inclined to purchase will please to apply to
JOHN KEITH, senior, living on the premises.
Nov. 23. 311w4
JUST PUBLISHED,
By Cotton & Stewart, And for Sale at their Book Store, Price 37 1/2 Cents,
Certain Acts of the Common- wealth of Virginia for regulating the Mi- litia, and of the Congress of the United States, more effectually to provide for the national defence by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States, with the Rules and Articles of war.
Wanted,
In a public house, a few miles from A- lexandria and the City of Washington, a Good Oyster, who can come well recommended in every respect. To such an one (and no other need apply) generous wages will be given. Enquire of the Printers.
Dec. 9. eo6t
Valuable Property for Sale.
Seven hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capen, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a farm house. Capt. Daniel Rice will show the land.
Three thousand eight hundred and forty- five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fifth Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburgh. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Wood, Esq. the Surveyor of that county will show these lands.
I will sell all or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the city of A- lexandria, or the city of Washington.
R. T. HOOE. October 23. eo
A Tutor Wanted.
I WISH to procure a Teacher of im- proved mind, and moral, to reside in my own family. An accomplished female would be most agreeable. The salary shall be proportionate to merit. Letters addressed to me at Centerville in Fairfax, or at New-Market in this county, will be received readily.
SPENCER BALL. Prince Wm. 21st Nov. eo121f
FOR SALE,
A Tract of LAND in Frederick county, Virginia, containing 400 acres. Property in the county of Fairfax or town of Alexandria, will be taken in payment.
Enquire of the Printers. Dec. 8. eo3t
Notice:
THE partnership of Shreve & Janney having been dissolved by the death of Benjamin Shreve on the 19th of Novem- ber last: those who have claims against said partnership are desired to furnish them, and those indebted to them are requested to call and settle their accounts immi- diately to enable me to close the business of the partnership with the executors.
ABEL JANNEY, Surviving partner of Shreve and Janney. Dec. 15. eo3w
Notice.
Those who have claims against the estate of Benjamin Shreve , deceased, are desired to furnish them properly au- thenticated: those who are indebted to the estate are requested to call on John Janney and make payment.
WILLIAM PATON, EDWD. STABLER, JOHN JANNEY, 12 mo. 18. } Exe'rs. Straw
Notice.
THE subscribers have in their hands a sum of money received from the late firms of Messrs. Tabb and M'Affry, and Pa- trick M'Affry and Co. merchants of the town of Martinsburg, in the state of Vir- ginia; and as they understand that Mr. Michael M'Kewan, of said place, has pur- chased a number of the claims against that estate---This is, therefore, to give notice to him, and all others having demands against the estate of the said Tabb and M'Affry, and Patrick M'Affry and Co. to bring in their accounts to us, properly authenticated, on or before the first day of March next, in order to receive their di- vidend of the money in our hands. Those who do not produce their accounts by that time will be excluded from a dividend.
A. & J. KENNEDY & Co. Balt. Dec. 4. 22w18tMch
The Subscriber will SELL
OR
EXCHANGE for approved land
near the Blue-Ridge,
A valuable Tract of Land in Northumberland county, two miles from the court-house, and near the bank of the Potomac, containing 1163 acres. This tract is divided into two plantations, on the one there is a brick dwelling house 50 by 33 feet conveniently divided, and two brick offices, 24 by 16 feet. A farm- ed house 20 by 16 feet designed for an overseer, and other out houses.
The conveniences of this place are e- qualled by few, and the prospect excelled by none in the state. The house is situ- ated on a high hill and commands an ex- tensive view of the Potomac and the Ches- apeake bay. There is a creek abounding with the finest fish and oysters, which ter- minates the flat land of this tract, that is navigable for bay craft, and affords an excellent landing place within half a mile of the house. On this part of the tract there is an excellent bearing apple and peach orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees. It has a great sufficiency of oak and hickory timber, for the use of the plantation, besides a large quantity of pine.
On the other plantation there is a frame dwelling house 32 by 15 feet, and a few out houses, such as tenants generally have about them. This part of the tract is as well situated for farming as any lands in Virginia. It is well watered, has a suffi- ciency of timber for its support, and nourishing young peach and apple orch- ards.
As it is presumable that no person will make such a purchase without viewing the premises, all that is necessary to add is that Mr. Spencer Ball, living thereon, will show the whole, and is fully authorised to make sale thereof.
JAMES V. BALL.
N. B. Any person purchasing may be supplied with stock of all kinds necessary and sufficient for the plantation.
Feb. 19. 12w.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on the 8th inst. from the subscriber, living near Centerville, in Fairfax County, Virginia, a Negro Girl , about 18 years of age, named BETTY . Her complexion is rather of a yellowish cast, and she has a down look. She is remarkably strong and active, and above the common stature. She had on a blue kersey petticoat and a dark cloth jacket, and took with her some other cloaths. It is expected she is concealed in the City of Washington or Alexandria, or the neigh- bourhood of them.
Any person securing her in any jail, so that I get her again, shall receive Ten Dollars, or on delivering her to me the above reward.
WILLIAM WOOD. December 10. 22w3w
To Let,
A convenient Dwelling House on Fairfax Street, lately occupied by Mr. James Dykes. Enquire of JONAH THOMPSON. Dec. 9. eo
STOCK in TRADE.
To be disposed of, the entire Stock of KID, ELIOT & Co.
King Street, Alexandria, Consisting of Hardware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Crockery & Glass Ware, Paper Hangings, Paints, India Cottons, a few Groceries, and a variety of other articles.
All of which have been purchased on the best terms for Cash.
Liberal terms and credits will be given to any person wishing to purchase the whole Stock.
N. B. The copartnership of Kid, Eliot and Co. will cease on the 1st January next, by mutual consent. All persons having demands against the firm, are desired to to send in their accounts for payment--and all indebted to them are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers.
ROBERT KID, SAMUEL ELIOT, jun. Dec. 21. d3t
Dancing Academy.
NEXT Friday being Christmas day, the Scholars are hereby informed, that the two next days of tuition will be next Sa- turday and the Monday following; and the high school will please to attend on Thursday and Monday evenings next.
Dec. 21. d3t
SOAL LEATHER
And Mens' coarse Shoes, Just received a quantity, for sale by JOHN G. LADD. Dec. 19. d
The Members of the
Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings in the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their general annual meeting to be held on the first Monday in January next (being the 4th day of the said month) at the Capitol, by 10 A. M. agreeable to the 3d and 25th articles of their constitution; those who do not attend in person, or by proxy, will be represented by the member of the State Legislature of their respective counties or districts.
W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. A. S. Richmond, 23d, Nov. 1801.
The Members of the
Mutual Insurance Company, against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual general meeting to be held at their general office in the city of Rich- mond, on the second Wednesday of Janu- ary next (being the 13th day of the said month) by ten o'clock, A. M. agreeable to their constitution.
W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. I. C. Richmond, Nov. 25, 1801.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Alexandria, on Saturday evening the 14th inst. two Ne- gro Women, viz. Anne and Venus : the former about 18 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, stout made, of a yellowish cast; had on, when she went off, a blue cloth habit; said girl was purchased of Mr. William Reed, and formerly lived in the City of Washington, where I ex- pect she is now lurking: the latter about 24 or 25 years of age, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has now with her a young child at the breast, about 4 or 5 months old, her apparel is not recollected; she was purchased of a gentleman living in Prince George's county, Maryland. Whoever will apprehend said women, and deliver them to me in Alexandria, shall receive the above reward, or 10 dollars for either.
GEORGE LUCK. Nov. 18. d
SAMUEL BISHOP
Respectfully informs the subscribers to Dr. RUSSELL'S HISTORY OF ANCIENT & MODERN EUROPE, that the second vo- lume of the former of those works is now ready for delivery.
He has also received Ladies and Gentlemen's POCKET ALMANACS, FOR THE YEAR 1802.
Dec. 17. eo3t
PRINTED DAILY BY
S. SNOWDEN & Co.
KING STREET a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.