Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-02-15 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venable Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfhicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Feb. 15.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bis. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bis. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bis. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate, White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c. ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Baflicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platiillas, Osfnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. February 15.
Public Vendue.
On Thursday next, at 10 o'clock, at the House of Mrs. Atkins, Prince Street, will be sold, A VERY LARGE & GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Elegant Prints, Looking-Glasses, &c. &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 11.
To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Jan. 18.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Dald, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 31st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria.
A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county. EDMUND J. LEE. Jan. 15.
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS In the different branches of Literature. Also, ALMANACS For 1803, With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalina red Wine, 3 Kegs Anniseed Cordial, 14 Boxes dipt Candles, Sugar in hhds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hyskon and Suchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs, Men's coarse and fine Shoes, Women's Morocco and fancy kid do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emeries, Guzzinabs, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lurge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS, 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hhds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Case Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havannah Sugars, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hickled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dipt Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyskon, Hyskon Skin, Young Hyskon and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bbls. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22.
Just received, and for Sale, By Robert and John Gray, [Price 25 Cents] Negro Slavery Unjustifiable. A SERMON. By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York. Feb. 5.
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19.
Alexandria Library Company
THE Members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that in conformity with the act of incorporation, an ELECTION will be held at the Council Chamber, on Monday the 21st inst. between the hours of three and six P. M. for a President and eleven Directors for the ensuing year. JAS. KENNEDY, sen. Secretary. Feb. 7.
THOMAS SIMMS
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old. ALSO, Sweet China Oranges, Salmon in bbls. or less quantity, of a superior quality, Rhode-Island Cyder, A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds. Jan. 19.
Madeira Wine.
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap. They have also, One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case. Jan. 19.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents,) PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19.
APPROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philosophers," &c.
CONDITIONS. I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type. II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery. *** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay. Subscription received by the Publishers
St. Andrew's Society. A stated meeting of the St. Andrew's Society, will be held at Gadsby's tavern, on Tuesday the 15th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M. By order of the President. JAS. TOWERS, Sec'y. Feb. 12.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18.
Notice.
HOLDERS of subscription papers for the work entitled, 'A Direction to Preparative to the Study of the Law,' will particularly oblige the author by advising him of the number of subscribers obtained before the first day of March. R. W. PEACOCK. City of Washington, Feb. 12.
For Charleston, S. Carolina,
The SLOOP COLUMBIA, Sam. Carr, Master; Will sail next week. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to J. G. LADD. Feb. 12.
WILLIAM HODGSON
Has just received, and for sale for Cash or approved paper, 6 pipes excellent BILL WINE, (Madeira.) Also, 15 casks Sherry. Feb. 10.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Owen Roberts to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises.
One moiety of that LOT of GROUND, in the City of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight; fronting fifty nine feet upon the Pennsylvania avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches: Upon the premises is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold. Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city described in the plan be Number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty-six, fronting forty eight feet seven inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished frame Dwelling-House. JAMES KEITH. January 18.
William Harishorne
HAS FOR SALE, A HOUSE & LOT on Water Street, adjoining on the North side of Major Muncaster's; a LOT on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes' street, near which is a pump from which good water is had. Also, three LOTS on Prince Street, joining Stewart's cabinet work-shop. For this property Marine Shares at par will be taken.
About 100 bushels good Oats Seed, for Cash, may be had at his Mill. For Sale or Rent,
A BRICK HOUSE next door to Bennett and Watts' in King Street. Possession may be had on the first of the 5th Month next. 2 mo. 12.
Tan Bark Wanted.
THE subscribers want to purchase a large quantity of Tan Bark, for which they will give a generous price, if delivered in good order. EZRA KINSEY and Co. AND ISAAC SHREVE. FOR SALE,
Spanish Hides, Tanners' Oil, and Hatters' Wool. EZRA KINSEY and Co. Feb. 5.
To Rent,
A small 2 story Frame House, situate at the lower end of Water Street. For terms apply to Wm. H. and E. M. LYLES. Feb. 12.
Public Vendue.
TOMORROW, at 3 o'clock, will be sold on Col. Ramsay's wharf, Ten hogheads of first quality SUGAR, at a credit of 60 days for approved negotiable notes. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 14.

Latest Foreign Intelligence.
FROM THE (CHARLESTON) TIMES OF JANUARY 29.
The ship John and Frances, capt. East- erbury, arrived last night from Bordeaux, left that city on the 14th December.
The accounts by this arrival present a more pacific aspect than any we have re- cently received from Europe. Bonaparte, in the plenitude of power, appears busily employed in settling the differences of the inferior potentates and petty princes on the continent; and the patriots of Switzer- land, awed by his mandate, and subdued by the presence of his legions, have retired to their homes with gloomy discontent. The people of France, satisfied with the measures adopted by the consular govern- ment, are turning their attention to agri- cultural and commercial pursuits—and, so little apprehensions were entertained of a renewal of hostilities, that a large portion of the soldiery were dispersed through the country, and employed in paving the pub- lic roads and other internal improvements. Provisions were plenty and cheap, and their crops had proved most luxuriant.— Notwithstanding the jealousy which will ever subsist between the two countries, it was the opinion of all well-informed men, that the governments of Great Britain and France were at the present moment, reciprocally disposed to fulfill the re- spective stipulations, and consolidate the peace.
We have received by the John and Frances, our regular files of the Moni- teur. Their contents principally relate to internal regulations in France, the deli- berations of the German diet at Ratis- bon; and the occurrences in the French colonies. They likewise contain the de- bates in the British parliament, which are very lengthy. The following arti- cles are hastily translated.
VIENNA, November 20.
extract of a letter.
“At the departure of the courier, the city of Constantinople was almost entirely destroyed by a most violent earthquake, which took place on the 26th of October last, at noon. This earthquake has also made shocking ravages in other parts of the Ottoman dominions, particularly in Wallachia and Romelia. A part of Bu- charest, Adrianople, &c. is destroyed.”
Another letter of the same date.
“The courier from Hungary, arrived this day, brings letters from Temeswar, Semlin and Belgrade, which mention, that Constantinople fell a prey to a shocking earthquake on the 26th of October. The general report in those places was, that the Turkish capital was totally destroyed. We hope, however, that this is exaggerat- ed. A letter from Temeswar, positively says, that the Seraglio and a great part of the city were swallowed up. We wait with great uneasiness for a true account of this disastrous event.”
HAMBURG, November 16.
Count Worenzow, the Russian ambas- sador, at the court of London, has gone to Berlin, to repair to his post. The prince of Gloucester had arrived at Stock- holm, on the 10th inst. The king of Sweden had his daughter, princess Sophia Wilhelmina, vaccinated, and from her present situation the happiest effects of this operation are anticipated.
MILAN, November 10.
The extraordinary military commission appointed by a decree of the council of state, on the 8th of September, to pass sentence on those persons who were guilty of the troubles and commotions at Bolog- na, have ordered Lewis Morelli, Mar- cella, Neri and Anthony Alboni, to be executed, and Ange Orlandini and Nicho- las Bollerni, to be imprisoned, the former for six years and the latter for six months. It has been proved, that there existed dangerous machinations against the pre- sent government, and a project of insur- rection was formed.
FROM THE (CHARLESTON) CITY GA- ZETTE, of January 31.
By the John and Francis, captain East- erbury, we have received papers to the 10th of December; their contents are not very interesting. The following pa- ragraphs appear most worthy of notice.
The disturbances in Switzerland are brought to a close. A congress of depu- ties from that republic have met at Paris, to put the last hand to their constitution.
The indemnities in Germany are set- tled, and the parts allotted to the differ- ent princes, who have lost territory on the left bank of the Rhine, have been taken possession of by their new owners; and from all appearances, there is no proba- bility of any war or disturbance taking place in Europe. On the other hand, lays a Paris paper, the immense influx of stran- gers from Russia, Germany, and even from England, into France, to enjoy there the brilliant spectacle of luxury and the arts, is an happy augury of the tranqui- lity of Europe.
The National Institute, in its sitting of the 23d Brumaire, has named the ce- lebrated Charles James Fox, member of the British parliament, in the vacant place of honorary member of the class of sciences and politics; and the famous na- turalist, Mr. Pallas to that of honorary member of the class of sciences and mathe- matics.
BERLIN, November 16.
The day before yesterday, a convention was concluded between our court and the Batavian republic, in virtue of which his Prussian majesty renounces in favor of the latter, conformably to the convention of the 23d of May, between France and Prus- sia, the sovereignty of Swenger, Huissen and Malbourg.
STUTGARD, November 27.
We learn by letters from Vienna, of the 20th inst., on the evening of that day, many merchants have received au- thentic letters from their correspondents at Semlin, and other places on the frontiers of Turkey, announcing that the earth- quake of the 26th of October, by which we already know the city of Bucharest has much suffered, has been dreadful at Con- stantinople; these letters compare it, for its violence and its effects, to what Lisbon suffered in 1753; if this is so, part of the city must be swallowed up. The news of an earthquake in that city is founded on these letters, but they all vary in the de- tails they give of this event and on the number of victims, which some represent as very considerable.
Note of the Paris editor. —As this news reached Sturgard through indirect routes, and without any character of authenticity, we may be permitted to express some doubts respecting it and to hope at least, that the effects of the earthquake are not as disastrous as they announce.
OSNABURGH, November 12.
Our fate is at length decided and our wishes accomplished—this country passes under the sovereignty of the king of Eng- land. On the 8th of this month, colonel Hassel, at the head of a battalion of the fifth regiment of the Hanoverian Infantry entered our city with two pieces of can- non and lighted matches; two squadrons of cavalry were placed at Belma, a league from thence. The next day the citizens appeared under arms, to receive Mr. D'Arnsvaldt, minister of the cabinet. The Burgo-master at the head of the se- nate received him at the gate of the city; addressed him, and presented him, on a silver plate, the five keys of the city. The minister accepted them and immedia- tely returned them, saying, that the magis- trates would guard them with as much ho- nor as they had hitherto done.
His royal highness the duke of York, has published a manifesto, by which he renounces in favour of his august father, the sovereignty of the country of Osna- burgh.
PARIS, December 10.
We learn from the Hague, that the em- barkment of the 5th and 17th demi-bri- gades of French troops, destined for Loui- siana, will take place immediately; that already forty vessels for transports have arrived from Dunkirk at the mouth of the Meuse, to take them on board and carry them to the place of destination.
The citizen Muller of Mulhee, has been acknowledged by the court of Vienna, in quality of charge des affaires of the Hel- vetic republic, and Mr. Diebach who still wished to be acknowledged as the represen- tative of the Swiss confederation, has been dismissed and obliged to depart from Vi- enna.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 8.
The frigate Furieuse and other vessels, have left the port of Brest, to join the na- val expedition destined for Louisiana; she has on board a number of persons who are to be employed in that colony.
We have this day learnt the name of the
American vessel which was lost a few days ago near the Cordovan, and which was bound to this port; she was the Confidence of 360 tons, Capt. Tristram Bedman, of Bath, in North America.— The account of the whole of the crew hav- ing been lost is not true; only one man lost his life. Her cargo consisted of lum- ber and masts.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, Feb. 8.
Mr. Stratton presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Alexandria, complaining of the exorbitancy of the fees allowed by law to the marshal, clerk and attorneys in the district of Columbia, and praying that the marshal, clerk and attor- neys for the county of Alexandria, might be allowed the like fees as the laws of Vir- ginia allowed to the sheriff, clerk and attor- neys of a county court for like services. Read & referred to a committee formerly appointed to consider sundry memorials from the counties of Washington & Alex- andria, district of Columbia.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims reported on the petition of Anna Elliot, that she have leave to withdraw her petition. Report referred to a com- mittee of the whole house, and to be printed.
The Speaker produced a letter from the governor and convention of the Indiana Territory, accompanying certain proceed- ings of the convention, relative to the 6th article of the compact between them and the government of the United States, and their intention to suspend the operation of the same provided congress shall pass a law agreeing thereto, previous to the 1st of March, 1805. Referred to a select com- mittee of five.
Mr. Randolph presented a petition from the same convention, which was referred to the same committee.
A bill for granting of clearances to ships and vessels of the United States, ly- ing in the river Mississippi, south of the southern boundary of the U. States, and therein to amend an act, entitled “An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage,” and for other purposes, was read a third time and pass- ed.
A bill from the Senate was read, pro- viding for the due execution of the laws of the U. States, within the state of Ohio. Referred to a select committee.
Mr. Southard, chairman of the commit- tee on that subject, reported a bill, for the regulation of post offices and post roads. Read twice and referred to a committee of the whole house.
The bill for the relief of sufferers by fire in Portsmouth, was read, with sundry amendments from the Senate.
Mr. Bacon called up his resolution, offer- ed some days since, for the reception of the district of Columbia to the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Mr. Bayard said he should make a mo- tion which would suspend the one made by the gentleman from Massachusetts; which was for the house to go into com- mittee of the whole, on the state of the union, for the purpose of taking up the re- solution offered by a gentleman from Penn- sylvania many weeks since, relative to an alteration of that part of the constitution which provided for the election of Presi- dent and Vice-President. A question of that importance should never be postponed to the end of a session. He hoped the house would not suffer the resolution to sleep on the table till the members had thinned away, and as the question was to be determined by two thirds of the house, & the sense of the nation on an important al- teration of their constitution could not vir- tually be ascertained without a full house. A lengthy debate ensued. Messrs. Bay- ard, T. Morris and Griswold, in favor, Messrs. Bacon, S. Smith, Smilie and Ni- cholson against the motion.
The question was taken by yeas and nays, at the request of Mr. Bayard and lost. Yeas 37, Nays 61.
The question was then taken on the motion to go into a consideration of Mr. Bacon's resolution and carried in the affir- mative.
The house in committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
Mr. Smilie spoke in favor of receding.
Mr. Bacon also in favor of the resolu- tion, and Mr. Dennis against it.
The committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again. On the
question, there appeared 46 in the affirma- tive and 37 in the negative.
The following Memorial was presented by Mr. Leib: To the Senate & House of Representatives of the U. States.
The Memorial of the Alien-Inhabitants of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Respectfully Sheweth,
That your memorialists during the last session of congress, took the liberty of ad- dressing you, entreating a repeal of the Naturalization law.
That whilst your memorialists feel the deepest and most grateful sense of your wisdom and goodness in repealing the most oppressive of the disabilities of the severe act; they cannot in justice to themselves, refrain from deferentially ex- pressing their regret, that the present law should, to so high a degree, tend to prevent them from enjoying the benefits of the constitution.
That your memorialists submit the cir- cumstances under which those of them re- siding here from the summer '98, until the spring of 1801 were placed. Every Alien distinguished for his attachment to the principles of liberty was incessantly abused in the papers countenanced by the administration then in power. The A- merican minister at St. James' notified in the name of his government, that the I- rish state prisoners would not be permit- ted to reside in this country—And the British government made this the pretext for detaining them in dungeons for the space of four years, in open violation of a solemn compact. The presidency was at that time in the hands of a man notori- ously hostile to Aliens of Republican prin- ciples; and the president was authorised by law, to banish any Alien at his plea- sure; without trial and without appeal. Under these circumstances, your candor will allow, that an alien-resident could have little inducement to declare his in- tention of becoming a citizen. For by so doing, he placed his name on a list of proscriptions and subjected himself to banishment, at the arbitrary will of an individual.
That your memorialists do most respect- fully presume to suggest to the wisdom and justice of congress, that the poorest emi- grant who arrives here, has a property in his life, in his liberty and in his labor; and is as liable to the laws as the richest citizen. That to tax him, imprison him, or put him to death, by laws, in the fram- ing of which he was not represented, is to exercise against him an act of tyranny. That though this doctrine, viewed in the abstract is found; and though the vene- rated example of America, who justified her resistance to Britain, on this precise footing, gives it sanction: yet your me- morialists are aware that in the internal regulations of states, it may, nay ought to be subject to some modification.
That your memorialists with all due submission conceive, that society would be sufficiently secured & right sufficiently pre- served, by admitting such aliens to im- mediate enfranchisement, as adduced sa- tisfactory proofs of pure moral character —evidence of having paid taxes towards the support of government, and of attach- ment to its form; with a renunciation of his allegiance to any other: and a de- claration of his intention of permanently residing in this country.
That which your memorialists glory in the privilege of thus speaking to the great council of the nation, of their rights as men, they would not merely on these rights however sacred, rest their cause, or their claims. They would appeal to your justice and to your policy, as well as to their rights.
Your memorialists believe that a con- siderable majority of their number might, without regard to abstract right, lay their claim on plighted faith. This majority are the natives of Ireland—an ill starred country, to whose inhabitants slavery was more intolerable, after seven hundred years of diversified cruelties and oppressions because they still retained a love for; and still could appreciate the value of freedom. Congress, struggling for independence, condoled with them; warmly acknow- ledged the services of Irish patriots to the cause of ‘Humanity—and America;’ ear- gerly invited them to partake of their country and of their success; and their countrymen of Montgomery, have ne- ver by their conduct in War, or their votes in peace, proved unworthy of the blessing.
That Your memorialists respectfully ap- pealing to the Policy of the measure, re-

well have to observe, that those who have sacrificed their country and all the charities, which render country dear to man, for the principles on which the constitution is founded; are not to be undeserving of the trust and of the functions of citizenship.
Your memorialists further beg leave to adduce the example of the enlightened state in which they have the happiness to live, as well as of the others which were the mildest in their laws, and most liberal in their institutions respecting foreigners. It is believed that they are not inferior in attachment to the American union, in morals, in freedom, in arts, industry or prosperity to any of their sister states. In the rapid increase of population, which affords strength and security to your young and variable form of government, they are the foremost. For by their constitutions, the stranger of good conduct, after two years residence was to be a citizen—and in these he then hoped to find a HOME.
Spain, for by the expulsion of the Moors. France expelled the Huguenots, and England and Ireland established their staple manufactures. Encourage your Aliens, you will have the arts and manufactures of Europe;—neglect us, we suffer, but you are not served.
Your memorialists therefore pray, that you may, in your wisdom and goodness, admit to citizenship those who are now excluded by default, on account of not having made a declaration, three years previously, of their intention. And that you may restore the time of two years residence specified by the law originally enacted to establish an uniform rule of naturalization.
(Signed) FRANCIS ALLISON, JOHN M'CONNEL, and others.
Mr. Davis said that petition was similar to one offered yesterday from another gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smilie) and he was surprised that any gentleman would bring forward another of the same nature, after the treatment that one had received. He had no idea of encouraging those restless people to intrude on the house. They were not well disposed people who could send a petition to congress, which derogated from our national character. He begged that the reading of it might cease, and that the house should go to business of more importance.
Mr. Leib moved that it should be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Varnum hoped it would not be referred to a select committee. Whatever might have been the difference of political opinion, in this country it did not become Aliens who were asking favors, and on whom many benefits had been already conferred, to make such remarks as were contained in those memorials presented to the house yesterday and this morning. He hoped the house would immediately decide against them.
Mr. Thatcher thought the petition ought not to be referred to a select committee; it would reflect disgrace upon the house to refer to a committee a petition couched in very indecent terms, and whose principal object appeared to be to criminate the late administration. As it was precisely like the one offered yesterday, and the house had been told that many others were expected, it was time to give their decided disapprobation of the sentiments, as well as the disrespectful manner in which the petition was expressed. He thought people paid a very ill compliment to the majority of the house, in attempting to obtain their favor by abuse of the late administration.
It would be recollected that early in the session, the house had manifested great uneasiness even at the reading of a memorial from a late officer of the government (Mr. M'Henry) though expressed in very respectful terms. Certainly those gentlemen who, upon that occasion, discovered so much sensibility for the power of the house would not feel less when these restless aliens would not feel less when these restless aliens importuned them in language extremely abusive. He did not object to the commitment merely on account of the abuse of the former administration. He should have objected had the same language been used with respect to the present. There was a dignity attached to the government and the representatives of the nation, which those aliens should be taught to respect, and which rendered such language inadmissible.
Mr. S. Smith said it had been usual to refer petitions which had been presented to congress to a committee, who would report in whole, or in part as their dis-
cretion should direct. He had observed that some parts of the memorial were not so agreeable; and yet there were others which deserved attention. The gentleman last up from Massachusetts (Mr. Thatcher) had adverted to a memorial from a late officer of government (Mr. M'Henry) he was not present when that memorial was read, but he could never see the drift of it, unless it were to have it printed, in order that it might go forth to the world, and perhaps create a prejudice against the present administration. The gentleman had said that his opposition to the petition would be the same, had it made a similar reference to the present as it had to the former administration. How could that be his sentiment, when he on a certain occasion, during the present session, declared by his solemn vote that he had no confidence in the executive, he was at a loss to determine?
Mr. Thatcher did not know what had led the gentleman (Mr. S. Smith,) to conclude that the late secretary's object in presenting his memorial to the house was, to have it printed. If he had been present he would have known that there was no attempt, in the house to print; nor even a motion to commit it. Although he considered the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. S. Smith) out of order in recurring to the votes respecting the affairs of New-Orleans, he would take the liberty to observe; that the vote which he alluded to was forced upon the minority. That gentlemen with whom he had the honor to vote on that occasion, stated to the house several very important objections to that clause of the resolution presented by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) one of which, was, that it pledged the house of Representatives to wait the issue of such measures as the Executive should have adopted, without knowing what they were. He believed that many gentlemen in the majority had since found reason to doubt the policy of their vote upon that occasion.
Mr. Smilie said the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Thatcher) had stated strong objections to some of the expressions of the petition. He acknowledged that there were some things which he wished had not been inserted; but if some parts of it were wrong, why should they reject the commitment of those parts which were unexceptionable. He would just mention the situation of those people in the year 1798, and 99 when the Alien law was in operation. When he considered the feelings those people must have experienced from their situation at that time, he thought there were some excuse for them. He believed every fact stated in the petition was true. Their situation under the Alien law was truly dreadful. They were at the mercy of the President and liable to be banished from the country upon the complaint of a single individual. Whatever the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Thatcher) might think, he thought, for himself, that his declaration by a solemn vote, that he had no confidence in the executive was quite as insulting as any thing contained in that petition.
Mr. Elmer hoped it would not be referred to a committee. He thought the gentleman (Mr. Leib) who presented it, was wrong, after what had taken place yesterday. That petition he said, was not of the nature which ought to have come from Aliens. He would do every thing for that class of people which humanity and policy would justify; but they were not to insult that house nor the nation. When they thus reflected on the government, they should have recollected that every government claimed, or ought to claim the right of regulating its own concerns. He had no idea that such language should be addressed to American Representatives.
Mr. Nicholson did not recollect that he had ever voted against a petition till the one presented yesterday. He was for examining every complaint, but there was a respect due to themselves as the representatives of an independent nation which ought not to countenance such language. When they were told that the former president was hostile to the principles of republicanism they ought not to countenance it. He did not think any man more especially foreigners should be indulged in those animadversions. For those reasons he should vote against the commitment.
Mr. Claiborn wished the clerk might proceed with the reading; he could then judge of its merits.
The petition was read through.
Mr. Leib called for the Ayes and Nays on the question.
Mr. Randolph said as the ayes and nays had been called for, it was necessary that he should give a reason, why he should vote differently on that petition, from the one presented yesterday, which he was told was of the same description, but he had not heard it, being out of his seat when it was read. He thought it was enough to receive petitions from their own citizens; their tables were crowded with memorials from them. Beside, the house should consult their own dignity; language of the nature contained in the petition first read, should never meet his approbation.
(To be Continued.)
NORFOLK, Feb. 14. Late from the Cape.
By an arrival yesterday in 11 days from Cape Francois, we are informed, that the blacks were still masters of the plains and mountains in the neighbourhood of that place. The whites still occupied a few out posts a short distance from the city where they have erected block houses to cover them. It was understood, that the blacks had been for some time past, busy in obstructing the public roads, communicating from thence to the other principal parts of the island; and that they had rendered most of them impossible, even on horseback.
Business there very dull, few arrivals, particularly of American vessels. Americans treated with extremely partial severity, in every respect, especially those who resided in the island: The public treasury was so drained of cash as to refuse to satisfy even small warrants on it by the proper authorities. No troops of any consequence had arrived as late as the 23d of January. The inhabitants were all obliged to turn out to do military duty. The greater part of the small reinforcement arrived from France, about six weeks ago, had died.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15.
In the House of Representatives of the United States, on Saturday last, the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of concentrating the public buildings in the City of Washington, reported, that no alteration ought to be made. The house concurred without a division.
On Friday last the rule to shew cause why a Mandamus should not issue to the Secretary of State to deliver certain commissions of justices of the peace, to particular individuals in the district of Columbia, was argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Lee spoke at considerable length in favor of granting the rule.
The Attorney-General said, that he had received no instructions to appear.
The court, when Mr. Lee terminated his argument, observed that they would attend to the observations of any person who was disposed to offer his sentiments. No decision is yet made by the court.
Extract of a letter from James Maury, Esqr. American Consul at Liverpool, dated 10th of Nov. 1802.
"Since the passing of the act which I had the honor to inclose you on the 14th Sept. doubts have arisen as to the admissibility to entry for home consumption of cotton in our vessels from N. Orleans. I have the satisfaction to inform you, that two of our vessels have lately arrived here from that place with cotton, which has been admitted to entry for home consumption, on reporting from the deposit belonging to the United States of America, on the river Mississippi. As this information may also be important to our merchants, who are concerned in that branch of trade, I further submit to you the propriety of its being made public."
Prices Current in Bourdeaux, Dec. 8. Georgia Cotton, long staple, 205 to 230 livres per hundred. Do. short, 160 to 165 do. Carolina Rice. 40 do. Bradies, 320 to 415 to the 50 veits. Tobacco, Carolina, 75.
Democracy is like a wooden city, where the people dwell in perpetual alarms and are summoned twice a week with engines and buckets to put out fires. All is perishable and combustible, nothing safe or durable. Still we are told that to build
with hay, stubble and wood is cheaper. This is democratic economy. It is favorable to liberty too, when every one has a right to set up tinder boxes, or flow powder in his neighbor's garret, or let fire to the town for the sake of plunder.
(Bost. Pap.)
The sale of Negroes advertised by the subscriber to take place TO-MORROW, at Anthony Addison's, in Prince George's county, (M.) is postponed till the 1st of March.
Wm. LYLES. Feb. 17.
Five Hundred barrels of CORN FOR SALE, deliverable at Boyd's Hole, on the Potomac. For terms apply to ROBERTS and GRIFFITH, Alexandria, Or WALTER S. BELT, Boyd's Hole.
Who wishes to sell, 1000 Locust and Cedar Posts, deliverable in Alexandria. Feb. 15. zaw ctt
Notice. The subscriber intending to leave this place, and not having it in his power to attend to the settlement of some small accounts due him, has authorized Mr. Jacob Hoffman to settle them, and his discharge shall be valid. Any person having claims against me, are desired to bring in (within three months) to the said Hoffman, who will pay them.
LEVIN LAKE. February 15. e031
Notice. Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 10th of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Red Hill, the Plantation of Geo. Hunter, dec'd,
Fifteen likely NEGROES, consisting of Men, Lads, Women and Children, the property of the said deceased, at a credit of nine months, the purchasers giving bonds and approved security on the day of sale, at which time the property will be delivered.
GEORGE BEARD, Administrator. Some purchasers at the last sale of the 29th Nov. not having complied with the terms thereof, the articles they purchased will again be sold, if not bonded before the day of this sale. Fairfax County, Feb. 15. e04ds
Notice. THE subscriber intending to leave this place in 12 days, desires that all persons indebted to him will immediately discharge their accounts.
JOHN WRIGHT. Feb. 15. eod2w 1/2
Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes and Slippers.
SAMUEL CLARK, Next door to Peter Sherron's, Has just received and now opening, a fresh and beautiful variety of Shoes & Slippers, Kid and Morocco, of every description, Gentlemen's dancing Pumps, (Morocco) and fine Shoes, Misses black and coloured Morocco and Leather Slippers, Boys fine and common Shoes and Pumps, Childrens red Morocco and Leather Shoes, and 200 pair Negroes, large size, coarse Shoes, which he offers for sale at the following retail prices, viz. Ladies Kid 78 6s9 10s6 Black Morocco 6s 6s9 7s6 Coloured do. 6s9 7s6 8s3 Leather Slippers 5s3 6s Mens best qua. 9s 10s6 12s Mens Morocco Pumps 9s 10s Childrens Shoes and Slippers in proportion.
ALSO, For Cash or Barter for Flour, 30 bls. best No. 1 Beef } Boston 20 half do. Mels do. } packed. 30 bls. Mackerell Jan. 18. e0
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER, Have for Sale, 14 Hhds. first quality, Muscavado Sugar, 25 Bbls. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bushels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine, And a general assortment of GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. e0.

R. & J. GRAY
Have lately received an Assortment of valuable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant Binding, which added to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Catalogue:
The New American Practical Navigator , by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Burt's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature, by St. Pierre, 3 vols. 8vo. ornamented with copper plates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Darwin's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Elements of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Philosophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Belsham. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant engravings, to which is prefixed a Life of the Authors by Dr. Johnston, bound in calf and gilt. Adventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, ornamented with plates, in calf and gilt. Pleasures of Imagination, by Dr. Akenside, to which is prefixed a critical essay on the poem, by Mrs. Barbauld, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Death of Abel, with beautiful plates, in calf and gilt. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo. A Selection of the Lives of Plutarch abridged, containing the most illustrious characters of antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mavor, L. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Observer, being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The World, by Adam Fitz-adam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Girborne, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Olive-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganganelli's Letters, 2 vols. 12mo. The Gleaner, a miscellaneous production, by Constantia, 3 vols. 12mo. The Idler, by the author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Adventures of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Smollett, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vols. 12mo. Letters from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Aikin. The Traveller's Directory, or a Pocket Companion, shewing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Philadelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the intersection of the cross-roads, from actual survey. The works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vol. Rural Tales, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experimental Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on Select Subjects, by James Ferguson. The Spectator, with sketches of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, 8 vols. 12mo. The Natural and Political History, of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major-General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Bacon's Abridgement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink-Powder , for Records; Irish Quills, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Penknives; Ladies' and gentlemen's Morocco Pocket-Books; German Flutes, Violins, Violin Strings, Bows and Bridges; a complete assortment of Latin and English School-Books folio and quarto family Bibles, school Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description, Slates and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities, and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual Slaves for Sale.
The subscriber will on Wednesday the 16th day of February next, at the house of Anthony Addison, in Prince George's county, expose to public sale, for ready money, to the highest bidder,
Negro Peter, a young man, with his wife Nell and their four children; Negro George, with Rose his wife and their five children; Negro Jack, a blacksmith; Negro Sam, a shoemaker, and Forrester, Jem, Daniel, Jem S. Clair, Isaac, Dennis, Jack and Bob, eight likely young lads; at the sale families will not be divided but sold together. These slaves are sold in virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 25th day of August, 1802, from Anthony Addison to me the subscriber, authorising and directing the sale of the said slaves to raise a sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the day abovementioned, and so many of the said slaves will be sold, as will raise the sum of 3,050 dollars, with interest on 3000 dollars from the 26th day of August, 1802, until the day of sale aforesaid.
Wm. LYLES.
Jan. 19. 12w4t Cash given for rags
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Nicholas Lingan, complainant,
against
Nat'l. Washington & Wm. Harborne, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant Nathaniel Wash-
ington not having entered his appearance,
and given security according to the act of
assembly and the rules of this court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the court
upon affidavit, that the said Nathaniel
Washington is not an inhabitant of this
district, on motion of the said complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said
defendant, Nathaniel Washington, do ap-
pear here on the first day of June court
next, and enter his appearance to the suit,
and give security for performing the de-
mands of the court; and that the other de-
fendant, William Harborne, do not pay
away or secrete the debts by him owing
to the estate or effects in his hands belong-
ing to the said absent defendant, Nat. Wash-
ington, until the further order or decree of
this court; and that a copy of this order be
forthwith published for two months suc-
cessively in one of the public newspapers
published in this county, and that another
copy be posted at the front door of the court
house of the said county.
A copy,
Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk.
January 11. 12w 2m
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has imported from London, in addition
to his former assortment,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Drugs, Patent Medicines, Dye
Stuff, Paints & Garden Seeds.
THE latter consist of early Marrowfat
Peas, early York Cabbage, Cauliflower,
solid Celery, &c. &c.
He has also on hand,
Best bloom Raisins in boxes,
Olives and Anchovies in do. Madeira,
Port, Sherry, and Lisbon Wine in casks
and bottles, warranted of good quality,
which he will sell low for cash, or to
punctual customers on a short credit.
JAMES KENNEDY, jun.
N. B. He expects daily to receive a
general assortment of Shop Furniture and
Vials.
Jan. 17. 22w 7t
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Alexander & Allison, comp.
against
Jacob Harman & W. Davis,
trading under the Firm of
Harman & Davis & Robert
Brown Jamesson. defts.
In Chancery.
This suit abates as to the plain-
tiff Alexander; and the defendants Harman and
Davis, not having entered their appearance and
given security according to the act of assembly
and the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that
the said Harman and Davis are not inhabi-
tants of this district, on motion of said complain-
ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said
defendants, Harman and Davis, do appear here
on the first day of June court next, and enter
their appearance to this suit, and give security for
performing the decrees of the court; and that
the other defendant, Robert Brown Jamesson
do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts
by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his
hands belonging to the said absent defendants
Harman and Davis, until the further order or
decree of this court; and that a copy of this
order be forthwith published for two months
successively, in one of the public newspapers
published in this county; and that another copy
be posted at the front door of the Court House
of the said county.
A copy,
Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk.
Jan. 8. 12w 2m
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Rhode-Island CHEESE,
Apples,
Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first
quality,
Cranberries,
Sweet Oranges,
Lemons, by the box,
Best Rhode-Island Potatoes,
Mackerel, by the barrel, together with
a general assortment of
GROCERIES and NUTS.
Wanted to hire immediately,
ABOUT 40 hands, 12 hewers and
8 waggons and teams. Employ-
ment may be had 3 months, or more, by
application to J. and M. Scholfield, Alex-
andria, Isaac Scholfield, Walter or Wm.
Lindsey, near Colchester, or Henry Woo-
w, at Aquia.
N. B. Hands are to bring axes and
hewers broad axes.
Feb. 7. 22w
Printing in all its variety exe-
uted at this office.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, complainant,
against
Lindsey Pollard & Samuel
Hilton, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant, Lindsey Pol-
lard not having entered his appearance, and
given security according to the act of assembly
and the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that
the said Lindsey Pollard is not an inhabitant of
this district, on motion of the said complainant,
by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said de-
fendant, Lindsey Pollard, do appear here on the
first day of June term next, and enter his ap-
pearance to the suit, and give security for per-
forming the decrees of the court; and that the
other defendant, Samuel Hilton, do not pay
away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing
to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging
to the said absent defendant Lindsey Pollard,
until the further order or decree of this court;
and that a copy of this order be forthwith publish-
ed for two months successively, in one of the
public newspapers published in this county, and
that another copy be posted at the front door of
the court house of the said county.
A copy,
Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk.
January 11. 12w 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
James Wilson, complainant,
against
Robert Gordon and William
Gore, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant, Robert Gor-
don, not having entered his appearance and
given security according to the act of assembly and
the rules of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the
said Robert Gordon is not an inhabitant of this
district, on motion of the said complainant, by
his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant,
Robert Gordon, do appear here on the first day of
June court next, and enter his appearance to the
suit, and give security for performing the decrees
of the court; and that the other defendant, Wil-
iam Gore, do not pay away, convey or secrete
the debts by him owing to, or the estate or ef-
fects in his hands belonging to the said absent
defendant Robert Gordon, until the further order
or decree of this court; and that a copy of this
order be forthwith published for two months suc-
cessively, in one of the public newspapers pub-
lished in this county, and that another copy be
posted at the front door of the Court House in
the said county.
A copy,
Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk.
January 10. 12w 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, plaintiff,
against
Samuel Hilton & Malachi
Fife, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant Samuel Hilton,
not having entered his appearance, and given
security according to the act of assembly and the
rules of this court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the
said Samuel Hilton is not an inhabitant of this
district, on motion of the said complainant, by
his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant,
Samuel Hilton, do appear here on the first day of
June term next, and enter his appearance to the
suit, and give security for performing the de-
crees of the court; and that the other defendants
Malachi Fife, do not pay away, convey, or se-
crete the debts by him owing to, or the estate
effects in his hands belonging to the said absent
defendant Samuel Hilton, until the further order
or decree of this court; and that a copy of this
order be forthwith published for two months suc-
cessively, in one of the public newspapers pub-
lished in this county, and that another copy be
posted at the front door of the Court House in
the said county.
A copy,
Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk.
January 10. 12w 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Moses Cates, Gen. M' Mann,
and Rb. M' Mann, comp.
against
William Powers, Jas. Card,