Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-23 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Run 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.
A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. June 17.
Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY, 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
Run 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 Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. June 22.
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hhds. & bds. Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale J. and T. VOWELL. They have on hand, 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Mufcatel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. cozw
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
For BOSTON, THE SCHOONER PRESIDENT, William V. Lynch, Master; To sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, or to HENRY K. MAY & Co. Who have landing and for sale, from said Schooner, 130 tons Plaister of Paris. June 11. d
For Cowes & a Market, The fine, fast sailing, new Ship America, Isaac Stone, Master, with elegant accommodations for Passengers—will sail on or about the 20th inst. having the greatest part of her cargo on board. For terms apply to the Captain on board. June 18. d
JAMES WILSON Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—ALSO, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d
For Sale, 100 Barrels of Prime Pork, 10 Hhds. Molasses, A quantity of coarse Liverpool and Cadiz Salt, Nova Scotia & English Grindstones. Also—A few packages of superfine Cloths and Cassimeres by the package, or piece, on very low terms, and 6 cases felt Hats. Wm. HODGSON. June 10. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 tress's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bds. Beet and Pork, 10 hhds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
Ten Dollars Reward, For apprehending JAMES LOVE, who deserted from the rendezvous on the 14th instant. He is an Irishman, thirty three years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, black hair, grey eyes, rudy complexion, had on when he left this, a bath coating roundabout jacket and trowsers. The above reward will be paid for confining him in jail, or delivering him to me or any commissioned officer in the United States' army. ADDISON B. ARMISTEAD, Lieut of Artillery. Dumfries Rendezvous, June 18. 3t
HARDWARE, &c. BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment. Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th d
For Sale, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Ship Stuff, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Oats, Plaister of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 5th Mo. 20. d
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool, DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King-Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS, In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
For Sale, A TRACT OF LAND Near the town of Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Charles Alexander and Benjamin Dulany, containing about one hundred and ten acres, being a moiety of a tract called Pearson's tract: Upon this Land are some handsome and commanding prospects of the town and country. It will be sold altogether, or in lots of ten or twenty acres each, as may suit purchasers. The sale will commence upon the land on the thirteenth day of July next. Notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, at sixty days, with good endorsers, will be received in payment. JOHN WEST, LUD. LEE. June 7. ddf
FOR RENT, (Possession may be had immediately) The subscribers' brick Warehouse and dwelling House, situated on Prince Street, with or without the adjoining Warehouses. Further description is unnecessary. Those who are inclined, can view the premises and know the terms. WM. HODGSON. June 10. d
JUST RECEIVED, Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams, A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good. Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel. ALSO, A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes. Thos. Simms. April 22. d
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolte and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised.
THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Executors. May 2, eo One of the Executors being obliged to attend the General Court in Annapolis, on the day appointed for the sale, a further postponement becomes necessary. Thursday the 23d day of June is appointed when the sale will certainly take place. May 16.
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH Have just received and for Sale, 15,000 lbs. green Coffee in bags and tierces, 30 chests fresh Teas, assorted, 15 hhds. Jamaica and other Spirits, 30 bds. Whiskey, 40 boxes Spanish Segars, 40 do. Window Glass, 25 crates empty Porter Bottles. Also, Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga } Wines, Loaf and brown Sugar, Chocolate, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Indigo, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Candles, White and brown Soap in boxes, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Powder and Shot, Dixon's and Durham's Mustard, Stone Ware, &c. &c. &c. May 30. 22w4w
R. T. HOOE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED In the ship United States from Liverpool, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d. Nats, A few casks of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general, 15 casks of Copperas, 34 casks patent Shot, Fine and coarse Hats in boxes, 70 pieces of twilled Sacking, 70 boxes Window Glass, 170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints. May 9. eo
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening. The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare. EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo
Wanted to Purchase, A likely NEGRO GIRL from 15 to 20 years of age. For one well recommended a liberal price will be given.—Enquire of the Printer. June 8. eo6t

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Anti-Democrat, of Baltimore, By GEORGE L. GRAY.
THIS paper is published three times a week, price to subscribers Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
The avowed and constant object of the Republican, or Anti Democrat, has always been, and is, to combat the erroneous principles, and to expose the glaring falsehoods of the democratic party, which in this country has long endeavoured, and now threatens, to overturn the constitution, and destroy the happiness of the United States. The extensive circulation and great patronage which it has hitherto met with, are strong proofs of the estimation in which it has always been held, and there is no reason to fear that under its present Editor it will lose any of its spirit, or neglect any of the duties it has imposed upon itself, in defence of the dearest rights of Americans.
SEVERAL of the papers containing the original Address of the Editor, have been forwarded to gentlemen in Alexandria. Those who desire to become subscribers are informed that he has appointed Cotton and Stewart his agents here, and authorised them to give receipts for any money paid to them on account of the paper.
June 16.
STOP!
Before you "turn the Corner!"
THOMAS SIMMS
Has removed his store from the house he formerly occupied, to the one a few doors higher up, lately occupied by captain Willis, opposite to Roberts & Griffith's, where he has for sale as usual.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FRUITS and GROCERIES,
AND, 5 Hogheads of West India Rum of a good flavor, Apple Brandy and Whiskey by the barrel, &c. &c.
June 21.
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For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business.
Also—A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street.
A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d. 10d. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE. Alex. 6th mo. 15th. d
For Sale,
Nine good, young HORSES, fit for the saddle or harness. A credit of 90 days will be given, or Groceries will be taken in payment. Apply to
JOHN HODGKINS.
June 18.
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To Rent.
A HOUSE on Gibbon Street. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to
GEORGE N. LYLES.
June 6.
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OR,
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Selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed an essay on
ELOCUTION,
Price 87 1/2 cts. handsomely bound and lettered.
From the CHARLESTON COURIER.
OBSERVATIONS
ON JUDGE CHASE'S CHARGE, AND THE REMARKS THEREON IN THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
(Continued.)
THOSE politicians who are for having governments in a perpetual state of alteration, are not only mischievous as quacks and empirics from their ignorance of the constitution of man, but are also mischievous from improbity, like some knavish surgeons who keep a wound continually open and exert all their art in preventing it from healing, in order to secure to themselves a continuation of probing and profit. Common sense would dictate, that one of the greatest possible perfections, indeed the sine qua non of a good constitution, would be its probable permanence: but those men will have it a matter of every day's new moulding; a thing of change, not to govern or guide the people, but to be perpetually governed, guided, and turned topsy-turvy, or inside-out by every new set of men. A thing in itself absurd, since it allows no one point at which the government ought to be permitted to stand. The writer before us has, by indulging in those chimeras, flounced and floundered into many contradictory notions: While he insists that the form of government is all in all, and of course must mean that there is some one point of constitutional excellence from which a departure would be bad, he insists upon the nation's having a right to annul it. Nay, he goes the length of saying, that though the laws protect the person and property of every man, that still it is the form of government which alone is of importance. He cites, with a view to censure Judge Chase's expression, "Where ever the laws protect the person and property of every man, true liberty exists, whatever the government is." Whether it be from a jumbling of crude, half-concocted notions, arising from undefined terms & ambiguous words, or from a determination to cavil at every thing, he here appears to very conspicuous disadvantage; for we refer to any man of common sense what more certain or rather what other symptom can there be of good government than the protection of person and property; what is the end, the sole object of government? Protection of person and property! In which protection is of course included that of personal freedom. But this will not content our philosophic politicians; they must have a certain form of government, and no matter how productive of good any other may be, they renounce it. Like the philosopher met by Lemuel Gulliver in his travels, who refused to eat a pudding which the whole company were praising and devouring, because on enquiry he found that the pot in which it was boiled was not of that shape called a parallelopipedon , as the professors of the Romish church held all prayers, masses and sacrifices to be mere nullities, if offered under any roof, or within any walls not built in the form of a cross, those fanatics will not accept the blessing of protection of person and property, unless they are assured that it flows from a form of government exactly shaped to jacobinism. Perhaps a more perfect illustration of the weakness and folly of the writer's objection could not be thought of, than that which he himself has made choice of—the sun. "As well, says he, might we affirm the sun to be of no importance so long as we enjoy its light and heat." Hitherto men have been contented with the benefits of light and heat, as the only ones they can possibly expect from the sun, and the best and greatest of the human race have prostrated their souls in gratitude and admiration before the Omnipotent who has created that stupendous luminary. But this will not serve our new fangled, Frenchified philosophers of the rights of man and the age of reason.—There is something they have found out in the sun of great importance to mankind besides the benefits of light and heat.—These last are old fashioned things—familiar to our fathers and grandfathers, and therefore not fitted to content beings of endless perfectability, like men. It is really not very consistent with the patriotism, philanthropy, douce humanite , benevolence and cosmopolitanism of one of that gentleman's sect, to be in possession of such a valuable secret, and not publish it pro bono publico . A third benefit, even
though it should not be equal to either of the other two, would be well worth wishing for. We are afraid, however, that he has made a trifling mistake, and imagined himself influenced by the sun, when in reality he has been only under the dominion of the moon, that inconstant planet from which the sect derive a second hand glimmering light, of late yclept illumination. They may say with Falstaff,
"Let not us that are Squires of the night's booty, be called thieves of the day's beauty; let us be Diana's followers, Gentlemen of the Shade, Minions of the Moon, and let men say we be men of Good Government, being governed as the sea is by our noble and chaste mistress the Moon under whose countenance we—STEAL."
(A part Henry IVth.)
But if, by his allusions to the sun, the writer meant to supply the deficiency of meaning in his objection to that part of judge Chase's Charge, and to have it understood that the importance of government, independent of its producing protection of person and property consisted in permanence, we can only say, that protection of person and property does not exist in a constitutional view, unless it exists permanently: As well might it be called protection which a calf receives when it is in the act of fattening and whitening for the knife—or that which the revolution of France affords to her unhappy people. But let us suppose the gentleman's wish accomplished. Let him draw up a constitution of his own—patch up a thousand absurdities from the splendid visions of Harrington, the presumptuous plans of the Abbe Sieyes' pigeon holes, and the depths of Tom Paine's wickedness, and array them in all the finery of his own imagination; we will suppose it done, and will suppose, what is still more improbable, that this child of his fancy is productive of all the good for which men look in such essences; to wit, protection of person and property. But where or how is this sun-like permanence (all he can mean) to be provided for? If he makes any provision for that, his whole sect, if they entertain his notions, will rise up and denounce him a despot, a tyrant, a plunderer from the rights of man. What! they would cry, taking the words out of his own mouth, make a permanent constitution? Make an instrument of oppression: "For so it must be, unless the nation possess the right of amending or annulling them, and of controuling those who administer them." These are his words.
These, readers, these are the notions of our democrats; notions, which, strange to tell, combine great weakness, and yet great potency of mischief. Nothing with them is good, which is not calculated for perpetual change. These old witch nurses are so fond of administering to disease, and with their shrivelled, withered hands bolstering up deformity and decrepitude, that they would allow you nothing but a rickety, hunch-backed brat of a constitution that they might be perpetually employed in stuffing, swaying, and medicating it. And thus, to use the words of the greatest political philosopher that ever existed, "They would make the extreme medicine of the constitution its daily bread, and thereby render the habit of society dangerously valetudinarian."
BOTSON, June 14.
Arrived, (via quarantine) brig Franklin, West, from Surinam. Left briggs Union, Beckford, for Salem; Captain Stimpson, from Boston; Atalanta, Law; America, of and for Providence. At Brandt's Point, brig Elizabeth, Fletcher, 50 days from Newburyport. Markets pretty good for flour and fish, sugar and molasses high, cotton, coffee and cocoa, not allowed to be exported.
Brig Neptune, Loring, 36 days from Bordeaux. Left the brig Fame, of Bon, and a brig belonging to Charleston. Spoke June 3, lat. 41, 56, long. 56. brig Orion, Prior, from Norfolk for Liverpool. 6th, a brig belonging to Wilcasser, bound to Greenock.
Brig Edmond, White, 30 days from Jamaica. Left brig ——, Blunt, to sail for Newburyport; —— f.br. Sally, Hawes, to sail for Philadelphia; and several other Americans, names unknown. May 21, past Cape Antonio, saw an English ship belonging to London, from Savanna-la-Mar, which had been 14 days on shore on the Cape, had 5 feet water in her hold, and expected to be got off. Three American schrs. were along side lightening the ship, viz, schrs, Three
Sisters, Lydia, and Charlotte, bound to New York.
NEW YORK, June 20.
Last evening arrived at this port, the fast sailing brig Hound, captain F. Edler, in 11 days from Cape Francois.—By captain F. we are informed that a French frigate arrived at the Cape two days previous to his sailing, in 28 days from Bourdeaux, which place she left the 8th May, having on board 500 troops, and one million of dollars to pay off the troops in the island. Three other frigates were nearly ready to sail for St. Domingo with 1500 troops. The captain of the frigate informed, that on the 8th of May, no account of hostilities having commenced between England and France had been received at Bourdeaux, but war was the general topic of conversation. Captain F. further informs, that at the Cape all was quiet, and business very dull.
Affairs at St. Kitts present a very hostile appearance, and indicate the actual commencement of war. Letters of a late date, received in town from Guadalupe and St. Martins, announce that the commanders of the British frigates have received orders from their government to capture all French vessels; and that several are cruising to the windward of Guadalupe and Martinique expressly for that purpose.
CHILICOHE, June 4.
Wednesday last an express arrived here from Mad-River with the following communications, addressed to the governor.
Gentlemen,
In answer to your favor, of the 23d instant received on the 25th, with its unhappy contents, has been duly attended to. I have called a number of the chiefs of the Wiandot nation together, and here forward you their answers, and shall continue to do every thing in my power to give full satisfaction to my fellow citizens.
I am gentlemen,
Your humble servant, ISAAC ZANE.
Head of mad river, April 28, 1803.
Messrs. Elias Langham and Duncan M'Arthur. Chilli-cothe.
Report of a council, held at the head of Mad River by several Wiandot chiefs, respecting the tenor of a letter to Isaac Zane, from Elias Langham and Duncan M'Arthur.
We address to the militia, and request that they will not be rash about what happened, and that they will look before them and have pity on our children and theirs.
We clear your mouth—wipe the tears from your eyes, and open your ears so that you may hear what we have to say.
We wish you to be two rash on this subject; we know not how long it will be, but we shall find out who has done this mischief; you must not think it long, but we will find it, and then we will have a fair council amongst us.
Father, (Governor)
No, we address to you, and request you to recollect the laws that was made by the treaty, that it was rested assured on both sides that if there were people to break this law of friendship, that it would be bad people alone that should or would violate our friendship; but we must take care that the innocent must not suffer for the guilty.
We shall be strong in finding out the murderer and if we find him first we shall acquaint you immediately.
Our present opinion is that it is some people of great distance, that are now living among us, with a mind of clearing off to their own country and wish to break our friendship.
We send you a belt, in testimony of our continued friendship.
DICHAROIMANT, K. S. Wiandott, [TURTLE.]
TOTARASH MUDEATOR, JOHN BAPTIST, TEYAN DAIRAIGUAN. Porcupine Tribe.
TINDOP, BAINONY ARON. JONDAH WENTON, Bear Tribe.
JAIJOSHLAHE, JONNONKAGNAIN. ISAAC ZANE, Interpreter. Witness, Sam. M'Colloch, Jas. Robitaille.

Head of Mad River, 28th of May, 1803. Report of a council held at Mad River, by the chiefs of the Mingo nation, respecting the contents of a letter, dated the 2d May, from Col. Langham and Duncan M c Arthur, concerning the unhappy circumstance that has lately happened.
ADDRESS.
Dry your tears and refrain from weeping until we have time to exert ourselves in every respect, to find out who has done the mischief, which we will certainly do. You must expect that we feel the same grief at heart with yourselves, for the loss of our brother.
We request that you will consider our situation, and not distress us by punishing the innocent for the guilty.
We are living in the bounds of our brothers the white peoples land, and it is our wish to live in Friendship with them.
We are led to believe that it is people from a large distance that has done this mischief, that wish to breed discord among us and then fly to their own country. Be this as it may, we will use every exertion to find out the murderer, and with all possible expedition let you know. At the same time humbly request that you will not use any distressing means, until you hear from us again.
This from your affectionate
Friend and Brothers,
UNDEADEHO , a Mingo.
(Turtle tribe.)
PETEANOCKWAY , a Shawanoy.
(Wolfe tribe.)
This we send by our trusty friend and brother, James M c Pheron, and live in hopes and expectation that he will bring us a friendly answer from our different brothers.
To his excellency, Edward Tiffin, Esq.
Governor of the State of Ohio.
To the chiefs of the Wyandot and Mingo nations of Indians.
Friends and Brothers,
I have received by your trusty friend and brother, James M c Pheron, the reports of your councils held at the head of Mad river, on the 23d and 28th of May, and am extremely happy to hear from you on this melancholy occasion. I will relate to you the unhappy occurrences that have happened. On the 20th of last month an Indian, of what nation I know not, attacked captain Herod, on the north fork of Paint Creek, near the old town, and in a cruel manner, shot him, tomahawked and scalped him, without any provocation whatever. We were much distressed on this occasion, fearing that it might provoke some of our inconsiderate people to revenge his death on an innocent person of your people.
Our fears were too well founded; for on Monday following, as two or three of our men were riding through a Prairie, near the old town, they discovered an Indian, and in an ungenerous manner put him to death. From the description we have of him, we fear it is Waw Wilway, a Shawanoy, though of this we are not quite certain. Before he fell, he killed one of our white men, and wounded another.
Friends and Brothers,
We mean not to let the Indians death pass unnoticed. As soon as the wounded man who killed him is in a situation from his wounds, he will be delivered up to the laws of his country.
Friends and Brothers,
We have now lost two men, and you have lost one; and although the Indians were the first aggressors, yet we do not mean that the harmony which has heretofore subsisted between your nations and our government shall be further interrupted, on our part, we have confidence in your declarations, that you will exert yourselves to find out the Indian who murdered capt. Herod, and deliver him up that he may be dealt with according to law, as well as the white man who murdered the Indian, as examples to deter the inconsiderate both of your people and ours, from committing acts of hostility which may endanger the peace and happiness of both sides.
Friends and Brothers,
Wipe the tears from our eyes, and rest assured of our real disposition to respect your rights and live in habits of friendship and brotherhood with you. We will caution all our frontier people to that effect, and request that you, in the like manner, will be particular in cautioning all your young warriors and hunters to cultivate peace and friendship with our people.
We received your Belt, in testimony of your continued friendship, and request you to accept our sincere wishes that the Great Spirit may direct your people and ours, to the cultivation of peace & friendship towards each other.
EDWARD TIFFIN.
Governor and Commander in Chief of the State of Ohio.
By the governor and commander in chief.
WILLIAM CREIGHTON, Jun.
Secretary of State.
June 1st, 1803.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23.
TRANSLATION.
DON JUAN VENTURA MO.
RALES, &c.
I make known, that his excellency Sr. Dn. Pedro Ceballos, Secretary of state, and of his universal dispatch, has addressed to me, under date of the 1st of March last, the following royal order: "The king being informed of the proclamation which you have published, prohibiting the deposit of the merchandise and effects of the citizens of the United States at New Orleans, granted to this power by the 22d article of the treaty of 1795, his majesty has thought proper to order that you permit the said deposit at New Orleans, without prejudice to what the two governments may mutually agree upon concerning the meaning which ought to be given to the said treaty, in respect to changing the establishment of N. Orleans for another on the banks of the Mississippi, in order that the deposit of the merchandise and effects of the United States may be carried into effect: which I communicate to you by order of his majesty for its most punctilious fulfilment.
"Arranjus, 1st March, 1803.
"PEDRO CEBALLOS."
And consequently the provision of the 16th of October of last year, which prohibited the introducing and depositing of the merchandise and effects of the citizens of the United States, until this intendancy should receive the express order of the king authorising him to allow it—being without any force or vigor, I have thought proper to order, that it be posted up in the usual places, in order that the public and the offices (to which copies of the sovereign determination shall be sent) being informed thereof, the deposit may be carried into effect with the same and equal formalities as heretofore observed.
The present given under my hand, and counter-signed by the underwritten Notary of Finance, in the house of the Intendancy of New Orleans, 17 May, 1803. (Signed) J. V. MORALES. (Counter-signed)
CAYETANO VALDES.
[The following is from the New York Morning Chronicle, the Editor whereof, tho' avowedly democratic, occasionally diverts himself with the flippancies of the "Presidential Bagpipe."]
The Aurora.—The Aurora received by the last mail occupies above two columns with remarks on several new papers, and among the rest the Morning Chronicle. They are too gross and vulgar, as well as too stupid and tedious, for insertion, or we might copy them as an object of curiosity. The following extracts may serve as a specimen: who or what he drives at we cannot conceive; but rather view his remarks as the ravings of insanity. We recommend that he should be treated like a maniac, and furnished with a straight waistcoat and clay cap. The latter would be peculiarly well adapted to his head piece. But here comes the extract:
"Heavens how it tires the laughing muscles, to hear these caudle-blooded quacks in literature! Creatures whose moonshine productions derive all that is in them from the servility of imitation, of imitation so stupid as to resemble only the monstrous without ever catching the accidental grace which will some times mingle with frivolity: to bear a lean hind, whose boasted midnight potation is a point of brandy, and whose woe-full morning phiz exhibits a mind inebriated by a ridiculous vanity & a body and habitual intemperance; to bear a pompous heap of hireling iniquity, of human faculty put out as use, at literary whore-dom, a creature blasted with the evidence of his own connivance with the author of his own penegyric! and acting the pander for the most infamous of men and the most rascally of ends, to hear a heap of
infectious folly of this kind serpent, and to see it froth is not surprising; but that it should be supposed not to offend the sense, or to operate with wholesomeness upon any man or men of common delicacy, is too much to believe." Enough of such trash!
We were at a loss to find what was the particular object of all this clatter, and why the creature should take hold of us in his crazy fit; but at last, when the convulsions of laughter would permit us to proceed, we found that a paragraph with which we had 5 or 6 weeks ago prefaced one of Sheridan's speeches, had called up our share of this ribaldry. The following were our remarks:
"The various kinds of eloquence displayed by the late celebrated British orators, have often been the subject of remark, as being entirely different in their manner, yet equally eminent: Mr. Fox, rapid, impressive, and flowing like a torrent. Mr. Pitt, animated, clear, perspicuous and elegant. Burke, flowery, lofty and figurative. Sheridan, distinguished for wit, whim, and humorous satire."
The editor, of course, directly contradicts these remarks, and is terribly offended at our not comprehending in these concise strictures all the oratorial qualities of these gentlemen. He is really so stupid as not to see that, instead of drawing "characters of these orators," we were giving their traits of discrimination.
He denies the justice of our remarks on Mr. Fox, and yet, in a laboured paragraph of forty lines, he talks of the "force of his style," the "vehement sincerity with which he grasps and elevates his subject," and says, that he "leaves his hearers fully possessed of the sentiments he meant to impress."
He asserts that "the characters of Burke and Sheridan are unlike the originals," yet adds, "it is true that Mr. Burke was lofty, flowery and figurative, and Sheridan witty, humorous, satirical, and abounding with whim."
Let us be permitted to tell Mr. Duane, that though he may write good electioneering squibs, and be very capable of penning ill-natured or ludicrous paragraphs, he may still be a man destitute of either taste or literature.
While he confines himself to the grovelling subjects of vulgar abuse in which he excels, the world may attribute to him depravity of taste, but without discovering his deficiency of knowledge.
Let him remember Midas, and keep the asses ears covered.
And now for a little notice of the real cause of his thus venting his gall upon us: which is, his not being permitted, unchecked, to domineer over the republicans of Pennsylvania, or to hector and menace the officers of Administration.
After we had long noticed with silent contempt, the gross and slanderous abuse that was frequently thrown out against us, we at length had our attention excited by a most impudent attempt to menace the governor and leading republicans of a neighboring state with threats of denunciation if they did not according to direction.
We perceived that an artful plan had been concerted, and that a paper of this city had been engaged to aid and abet in the plot. We were surprised, to find that a man who had been fostered and cherished by the republican party; whose services had been rewarded far beyond their merits, by the support which had been generally given to his paper, and by the governmental business in which he had been professionally employed: That such a man should have the vanity to consider himself the dispenser of life and death and should endeavor to establish a despicable tyranny over the republican party.
We were astonished to find that a regular system had been adopted, and that a couple of obscure and disreputable foreigners should audaciously expect, merely from having the direction of newspapers, that the republican party was to tremble at their nods, and that American citizens, nay the very officers of administration, should hold their characters and their stations during their will and pleasure.
We thought it time to let these men know the republicans of these United States had not struggled hard to achieve a victory over their federal opponents, for the purpose of placing themselves under their direction.
Our country opens its arms to the inhabitants of all nations. The virtuous and industrious foreigner is welcome to our shores: his prosperity, his happiness shall be equally protected with our own. The blessings of our free and independent
nation; of our truly republican government; blessings but little known among Europeans; he shall enjoy equally with ourselves.
But let it not be supposed that the American people will tamely suffer turbulent and worthless foreigners to take the direction in their political affairs; that they will tamely see their native citizens daily calumniated in the most unfeeling and shameful manner; and the effects of administration threatened with denunciation and with a deprivation of the public confidence, that they will see these menaces daringly carried into execution, by unprincipled men, who are endeavouring to destroy the tranquility of a country which is extending to them the same comfort it furnishes to its own citizens.
While we know the value of virtuous and worthy men, and prize them equally, on whatever region of the earth they may have derived their existence: without enquiring whether they are of foreign or domestic origin; still we know how to regard officious and intrusive strangers, who are endeavouring to introduce the vices of other countries into this nation, and who are forming combinations to build themselves up by destroying the tranquility, and debasing the character of the American people.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Cape Francois, dated May 29th to his friend in Philadelphia.
"Of late we have received no alarm from the Brigands, and we anticipate shortly the hour of peace. One circumstance to establish this expectation, with "confirmation strong," is a commercial treaty lately formed between government and a large body of Brigands. They come in daily with large supplies of produce, and return to the mountains unmolested. All the ships of war have sailed from hence for France. By late accounts the embers of war appear to be fanning by the two great Potentates of Europe, and unless extinguished by the influence of negotiation; again will the flames of carnage and destruction desolate those provinces, which scarce wrested from ruin by peace; require the balm of amity, instead of the poison of battle.
Should war with all its horrors succeed, a struggle more dreadful than the spasms of extermination exercised by the Romans towards the Carthaginians, will be the most probable result. France or England must fall; and with that awful ebb of greatness, the political systems of Europe will be swallowed up in the earthquake, and like "the baseless fabric of a vision leave not a wreck behind."
Blessings of Litigation.—At the last supreme court in Newcastle, Delaware, a contention about a sheep worth three dollars was closed without trial, and the united costs and expenses of the parties were more than 300 dollars!
Rabelais tells us a story of one Philipot Piacut, who being brisk and hale, fell dead as he was paying an old debt; which perhaps causes many, says he, not to pay theirs, for fear of the like accident. (Port Folio.)
Public Sale.
On Saturday next will be sold
at the Vendue Store,
A LIGHT COCHEE,
and a likely Young Horse, without reserve.
THOMAS PATTEN.
June 22.
For Sale—on a Credit
of 6 and 9 months,
One hundred and fifty hogsheads of
Prime Tobacco,
Potomac and Rappahannock Inspections.
Three Shares
in the Potomac Canal Company.
For Sale & Rent,
Several Houses, Warehouses, and Lots
in the town of Alexandria. Apply to
Wm. GROVERMAN.
Who will give the highest Cash price for Alexandria and Columbia Bank Shares.
June 23.
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For Sale,
NANKEENS
Of the first quality; casks and boxes
FRESH RAISINS.
BEN. SHREVE, jun.
June 4.
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Turn the Corner. The subscriber has at his store in Union Street, a parcel of excellent Pine Apples , which he will sell single or by the hundred, as low as they were sold on board the vessel that brought them here. Also—Oranges, Limes, Lemons, lemon juice, raisins, figs, shellbarks, cocoa nuts, with a general assortment of Groceries. Likewise—1000 lbs. superior Rhode Island Cheese, and a parcel of very fine Bacon. ABEL WILLIS. June 14. d
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale, By Robert & John Gray, King Street,  A LETTER, To JOSEPH PRIESTLY, L.L.D.F.R.S. &c. &c. In Answer to his Performance, entitled,  Socrates and Jesus Compared. By John Blair Linn, A.M. Price 62 1/2 Cents. ALSO, Just received and ready to be delivered to subscribers, the 1st vol. of THE DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA. May 10 d
Valuable Property FOR SALE. One Tract of about 1,100 acres of land within six miles of Alexandria, on which are a good Grist Mill with two pair of stones in good order; a Distillery with three stills and a boiler, the house has lately been enlarged and put in complete order; a dwelling house with two rooms on the first and four on the second floor; an excellent ice-house, wash-house and kitchen, all almost new and in good order; a large barn and stable almost new; several out houses for the miller, distiller and work people, corn house, smoke house, spring house, and town's houses, and a very good garden. There are about 2500 fruit trees on the Land, all of the choicest fruits America can afford, and we will venture to say that there is not a better collection in Virginia; about sixty acres of the land are in meadow, and about 700 acres in woods, and most of it thickly timbered, particularly the bottom land, of which there are about 400 acres, exclusive of the meadow.
One other tract of land about 12 miles from Alexandria, and adjoining on the south side of Ravenworth, containing about 170 acres. This land is well situated for farming; there is a framed dwelling house on it, with two rooms on the first and two on the second floor. One other Tract about five miles from Alexandria, near the turnpike road and the land of Mr. Charles Lee, occupied by Mr. Fendall, containing 80 acres and most of it in woods. The only improvement on this land is a pretty good log house.
Lots in Alexandria. That Lot of Ground on which the bake house and dwelling house stand, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
The Lot adjoining the bake house lot, on which the tobacco warehouses stand.
A large Lot opposite the tobacco warehouses, on which are two small framed dwelling houses and a carriage house.
A Lot on the north west corner of Queen and St. Asaph streets, containing 60 odd feet on Queen street and about 100 feet on St. Asaph street.
A Lot on the east side of Washington Street, near Queen street, containing on Washington street 63 feet, and in depth 170 odd feet, with the benefit of an alley of 10 feet 6 inches, running the whole distance on the south side and east end of the lot.
Lands in the Western Country. One Tract of 1,675 acres, one of 2,000 acres, and one of 5,000 acres in Randolph, formerly Harrison county, Virginia, equal in quality to most of the lands in that county. One tract in Kenhawa, formerly Montgomery county, on Mud river, containing about 5,000 acres; this land is about 40 miles below the mouth of Great Kenhawa, and about 6 miles from the Ohio river, is almost all bottom land and equal in quality to any land in that county, and navigable within two miles of the land.
One Tract of 400 acres on Copitalico creek, which empties into the Great Kenhawa, said to be very valuable.  HEPBURN and DUNDAS. May 11. (13) 2aw6t
THE PARTNERSHIP OF HEPBURN & DUNDAS being by mutual consent dissolved, all persons indebted to them are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, or they will be under the necessity of bringing suit against every delinquent, and all those who may have claims against them are desired to bring them in that they may be paid.
Wm. HEPBURN, JOHN DUNDAS. Alex, May 12. 2aw6w
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool; Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jacquet and book Mullins, silk shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Corruroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COMMENCED   THE BOOT & SHOE MAKING BUSINESS, In Prince Street, a few doors West of the Post Office, Where they intend carrying it on in its various branches. Those who may please to favor them with their custom may rely upon their paying strict attention to have their work faithfully and neatly executed. MOSES & JACOB JANNEY. Two or three Lads will be taken as Apprentices. June 7. eo
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell his MILL, known by the name of Clifton Mill, within two and one half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceeding healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road leading from Fauquier Court-House, Centerville, &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with the mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 20 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, together with a barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kitchen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be required with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business; particularly so as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to.  JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries, May 27. 2aw4w
For SALE, or RENT; THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to  WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled,  THE CONDUCT OF Meriwether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public. By James T. Callender. May 6. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of  J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)  LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY  Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO  Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND  Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON  AGRICULTURE, AND  OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
John Gardner Ladd HAS FOR SALE, At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soap Leather, Beef and Pork, Lamp and Tanners' Oil, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bls. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and ravens Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Allum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet Oil, Writing Paper, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. &c. June 2. d
THE SUBSCRIBER Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and Gardner's, Union Street, The following Articles: RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines, Loaf and brown Sugar, Best green Coffee, Chocolate, Hylon and Young Hylon Teas, Tammarins, fresh Rice, Muscadel Raisins by the box, Fresh Figs, China Oranges, Lemons and Limes, Rhode Island Cheese, Mens' Shoes of an excellent quality, Salmon in kegs, Fine Rhode Island Potatoes, Cavendish's Tobacco, Best Havannah Segars, Shad and Herrings by the bl. Good firkin Butter, Soap and Candles, and a general assortment GLASS and CROCKERY WARE. Just received one hhd.  FRESH LEMON JUICE, which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity.  ABEL WILLIS. May 19. d
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.  RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States, Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE. A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust to the subscriber, will be exposed on the premises, upon the 11th day of July next, A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of Duke Street, and west side of Fairfax Street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Duke Street thirty two feet six inches, and with Fairfax Street thirty two feet six inches, upon this ground is erected a three story brick house. The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money upon the sale, and other third in three months, and the remainder in six months; the two last payments to be secured by a trust upon the property, it required, or in such other as will be most satisfactory to the persons now interested in the property.  JAMES KEITH, Trustee. June 14. d
Just Received, A quantity of fresh Oranges and Lemons, and some excellent Seed Potatoes, of a new kind, commonly called Pinkeyed, for sale by J. DYSON. May 30. d
Mrs. COOKE, Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in general, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington streets, and hopes to experience a continuance of the liberal and generous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving. Mrs. Cooke purposes to engage a select number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of approved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain. Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school. April 13. 2aw3m
Just Published, By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street,  THEODORE CYPHON: OR,  THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered. Also, The Story of Tom Snell, Price 20 cents. April 21. d
Just Received AND FOR SALE BY  ROBERT & JNO. GRAY, King Street,  BROAD GRINS: Comprising with new additional Tales in verse, those formerly published under the title of "My Night Gown and Slippers." By GEORGE COLMAN, the younger Author of the "Poor Gentleman," &c. &c. Also, a new edition of  THE FARMER'S BOY, By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD. Price 75 Cents each. May 23. d
Just Published, And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents,  A TREATISE On Practical Farming: Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz. The use of Plaster of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures. On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and Farming in General.] By John A. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. May 31. 2aw
Printing in all its variety executed at this office. PRINTED DAILY BY  S. SNOWDEN.