Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-28 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1803.
[No. 658.]
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnaught,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Jan. 26.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap  Mould and dip'd Candles  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'rs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 26.
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON,
A QUANTITY OF
FRESH ORANGES,
By the hundred or smaller quantity.
Jan. 19.
d
JUST RECEIVED,
And to be sold at private sale by the sub- scriber,
 Creme de Menthe in bottles,  Creme de Noyeau do.  Creme de Citronnelle do.  Creme D'Absinthe do.  Essence of Burgamet do.  Do. of Lemon do.  Do. of Thyme do.  Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. 
THOS. PATTEN.
Jan. 1.
d
Madeira Wine.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap.
They have also,
One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case.
Jan. 18.
d
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.
d
PSALMODY.
MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scholars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
Jun 21
d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Owen Roberts to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises,
One moiety of that LOT 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.
dts
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st 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 115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE.
Jan. 15.
d
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof.
Dec. 23.
d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by
SAMUEL BISHOP,
(Price 25 Cents,)
PITT & HIS STATUE,
ASATRICAL POEM.
By Peter Pindar.
Jan. 19.
d
Wanted to Purchase,
A likely NEGRO BOY, from 12 to 18 Years of Age; for one well recommended a generous price will be given. Apply to the Printer.
Jan. 3.
2aw8t
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 Cafe Dutch Quills,  20 Boxes Havannah Sugars,  2 hhds. Loaf Sugar,  1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread,  1 do. fine hatched Flax,  50 boxes brown and Castile Soap,  50 do. dip't Candles,  5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey,  4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy,  Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon and Imperial TEAS,  50 barrels Pork and Beef,  50 do. Shad and Herring. 
They are giving 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 bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran.
Dec. 22.
d
Just received,
And landing on Merchants' Wharf,
A SMALL CARGO OF
TURK'S ISLAND SALT,
and one of LIVERPOOL FINE, on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board.
ALSO,
Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by
WM. HODGSON.
Jan. 8.
d
The Freeholders & Housekeepers in the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the court house, in the council chamber, on the 8th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing 12 fit and able men, being Freeholders, to represent the Corporation, as Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councilmen, for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER,
Town Serjeant.
Alexandria, January
10, 1803.
28F
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 be public at very reduced prices.
THOMAS SIMMS
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO,
Sweet China Oranges,
Salmon in bds. or less quantity, of a superior quality,
Rhode-Island Cyder,
A quantity of excellent Potatoes,
Groceries of all kinds.
Jan. 19.
d
MUFFS & TIPPETTS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscriber,
A FRESH ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT MUFFS & TIPPETTS, THOMAS P. PEARCE.
Jan. 12.
d
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age.
Apply to the Printer.
De. 18.
d
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 Catalonia red Wine,  3 Kgs Anniseed Cordial,  14 Boxes dip't Candles,  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  Coffee and Pepper in bags,  Hysoukin and Souchong 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,  Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do. 
And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emerties, Guzzinabs, Mohans, Cungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL.
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
For Sale, Freight or Charter
The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master;
ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD,
Who has just received by said vessel,
 30 hhds. N. E. Rum,  50 bds. Beef,  10 bds. Oil,  400 Rhode-Island Cheese,  2 hhds. Loaf Sugar,  5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality. 
Also,
A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass.
Jan. 6.
d
For Falmouth and a Market.
The SHIP Governor Strong, (now lying at the Navy Yard) so soon as weather permits will commence loading at this port for Falmouth and a Market. 50 hhds. Tobacco will be taken to the control of Jas. Mackenzie and A. Glennie of London, or on liberty; in the first instance an advance made by
A. HENDERSON and Co.
FOR SALE,
A few qr. casks of Sherry 3 years old, and some bags of Cotton at moderate prices.—Also,
Bills on N. York & London.
Jan. 25.
d3teo
FOR SALE,
SIXTY NEGROES that
have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof.
Dec. 6.
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Little River Turnpike Road.
It is required by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Company do pay, to the Treasurer of the company, William Hethorne, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said company, on or before the first day of February next.
JAMES KEITH, President.
J. T. RICKETTS,
LEVEN POWELL,
GEO. GILPIN,
Directors.
Alexandria, December
31st, 1802.
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COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap, or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 23.
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, January 24.
Mr. Mitchell presented a memorial from the chamber of commerce of New-York, against the repeal of discriminating duties.
Referred to the committee of the whole to whom that subject was referred.
The memorial, on the motion of Mr. Bayard, was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Mitchell rose to address the house on a subject of a commercial nature. He alluded to the depredations committed upon the commerce of the United States, by French armed vessels during the late war in Europe. The gentlemen of the house would, he hoped, turn their attention for a few minutes to the numerous memorials received from our merchants during the last session, praying compensation for these losses. Those papers were numerous and respectful, and came from a most valuable portion of our fellow citizens. Their grievances had not hitherto been redressed, nor even enquired into with the minuteness which it appeared to him to deserve. It was true a committee, numerous and intelligent, had been appointed during the last session, to examine the matter of these applications. A report had been made to the house. This report was full of information concerning the political and commercial connection between the United States and France. It comprised a concise and correct history of what had been done on both sides since the mutual misunderstandings arose. It was a valuable document, as far as it went. But it did not conclude with any recommendation of a mode of relief, or even of investigation. It stopped short with the historical narrative, without proposing even a mode of further enquiry. During the present session, nothing further had been done or attempted. Early after the Congress assembled, he had himself given notice of an intention to revive the subject. It was confessedly, of magnitude enough to merit investigation.—This notice, he remembered, was given previous to the receipt of the message from the executive. But the multitude of public business that had grown out of that communication, added to other subjects, had so completely occupied his mind, that he had hitherto suffered it to pass on without bestowing on it the consideration which he owned that it deserved. He was now ready to make amends for this inadvertent or necessary, certainly not intentional delay. He had heard with satisfaction, the call of a gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Lowndes) for his (Mr. Mitchell's) promised motion. He acknowledged the hint of that gentleman to be seasonable, and felt himself obliged to him for acting the part of a good prompter. To shew that gentleman he had profited by the suggestion made on Friday last, he had now risen with an intention to a lay a resolve upon the table. The object of the resolve was to cause an enquiry to be entered upon, by a special committee of the house, what amount of property, or its value in current money had been taken from the Americans during the late war by the cruizers of France. The committee could devise some mode of ascertaining the magnitude of the sufferings complained of. That he considered as the first step that ought to be taken, towards the procuring of redress for the petitioners. And until this was taken, he believed that nothing was likely to be done. Another object of the resolve he was about to offer, was to instruct the same committee to enquire into the different classes of captures and claims. He did not suppose that all the petitioners were entitled to compensation. Some of them, he knew, were not. But it was equally clear that some of them were. This complicated mass of applications could be examined by a committee, who could draw some distinctions that would be useful. They could tell, for instance, that one sort were lawful captures for and on account of contraband, others for want of a role d'équipage , others were taken wrongfully without any cause whatever, & the like. Some judgment might be formed in this way of the probable amount that might be contemplated as bona fide claims. He suspected this amount would be found to be but an inconsiderable part of the gross amount of
captures. But whether it was large or small, he hoped an examination would be attempted; and for that purpose he moved the following resolve.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire, by what means, the value or amount of property taken from citizens of the United States by the French during the late war in Europe, can be best ascertained, and the several sorts of captures distinguished and classed, and report their opinion thereon to this House, to the end that indemnification may be made.
Mr. Mitchell then said, that he did not press an instant decision upon it; but wished it to lie a day or two on the table for consideration.
Mr. Randolph from the committee of Ways and Means, reported it as their opinion that no alterations are necessary in the act supplementary to the act laying a direct tax.
The report is accompanied by a letter from the chairman of the committee of Ways and Means to the Secretary of the Treasury, and his answer.
Referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
The committee to whom was referred a bill from the Senate, and sundry resolutions respecting the erection of monuments, reported that it would not be expedient at this time to make provision for the erection of any other monuments besides those contemplated by resolutions of the old Congress; and accordingly reported amendments, making provision for the erection of monuments to generals Warren, Mercer, Nash, and De Calbe, in addition to those directed to be erected in the bill received from the Senate.
Referred to a committee of the whole house on Thursday.
Mr. S. Smith from the committee on so much of the President's message as relates to American seamen left abroad, reported a bill, which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole House on Thursday next.
The House took up the report of the committee of the whole on the report of the select committee on the alterations necessary to be made in the military establishment.
The House concurred in the two first resolutions, and non concurred in the third.
(For the resolutions see Alexandria Advertiser of Tuesday last. )
On agreeing to the report of the committee in their disagreement to the 4th resolution, respecting the allowance of clerk hire.
Mr. Leib expressed himself against concurring.
Mr. Varnum was also against concurring, as it was absolutely necessary that each officer, stated in the resolution should have one clerk. The payment for clerk hire had heretofore been paid out of the contingent fund. But it was thought best to make a provision by law. Mr. Varnum observed that if the house should non concur, he would then move to add to the resolution the following words—"not exceeding a sum sufficient for the hire of one clerk for each officer."
The question was then taken on concurrence and lost, Ayes 23.
Mr. Varnum then moved his amendment.
Mr. Griswold opposed the amendment, and was for limiting the appropriation to some specific sum, as he had hitherto been usual with regard to other executive officers.
Mr. Varnum's amendment was lost.
Mr. Leib moved to amend the resolution, so that a sum not exceeding in the whole 2,000 dols. should be allowed for clerk hire.
Carried, Ayes, 41, Noes 28. The resolutions were then referred to a select committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Davis said he held a resolution in his hand, which embraced a measure of considerable importance, and which he had long contemplated. He had suggested it last session; but owing to the press of other business, he had not then urged it. He then offered the following resolution:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of concentrating the several public offices, and other public buildings, belonging to the U. States in the city of Washington; and concluded by giving notice that in case the resolution should be agreed to, he should move the appointment of a com-
mittee by ballot, instead of the ordinary way, (by the Speaker.)
Mr. S. Smith, according to notice, called for the order of the day on the report on discriminating duties.
Mr. Eustis hoped the gentleman would suspend the call for it at least this and the ensuing week. He observed that the commercial towns were now attending to the subject. It appeared to him highly important that the opinions of the merchants of the United States should be known; When known, the house would be enabled to act if not with better understanding, at least with greater satisfaction. For himself he was not only not prepared to vote, but even to give an opinion. He thought the opinions of the merchants, who, from their great interest, had probably formed the most correct views, ought to be known before they formed theirs.
Mr. S. Smith said this was not a new subject. It had been proposed early in the last session. It had not then been called up, because it had received an unexpected opposition. The mover had thought proper to postpone it, till gentlemen should have an opportunity of going home and consulting their constituents. Early in this session the President has attracted the attention of the house to it in his message. The House had referred the subject to a select committee, who had reported. To that report two memorials had been opposed, which would have their weight. In consequence of the proposition made last session, the British parliament had passed an act whose operation would expire either on the fifth or twenty-fifth of March. If this subject were postponed until a member from Georgia had time to get information from his constituents; what time would remain to pass the measure, or if passed, to get it to England in sufficient time? He had really hoped that gentlemen would at this late period have been prepared for the discussion. It was not probable the question would be decided in a day; the discussion, if now commenced, would probably continue till gentlemen obtained information from their constituents. It was unpleasant in the chairman of the committee, who had reported the subject, to press its discussion; but he thought it best to enter upon it now; particularly as he had always found deliberations within these walls more calculated to inform his mind than out of door or newspaper information. Perhaps, too, on going into a committee, some amendment might be offered that would give the subject a new aspect, and prepare gentlemen, at present hostile, to come into it.
Mr. Southard thought one consideration might induce the gentleman from Maryland to postpone the subject for a few days. The memorial from New-York, just read, contained facts and reasoning from those facts. The House had determined to print it. He, therefore, thought it best to postpone it, at any rate until that was printed.
Mr. Mitchell had no objection to going into a committee of the whole in order to discuss the merits of the subject. He observed that it was not only important to have the opinions of the merchants on the proposition, but also of a large body of mechanics, whose interests were materially involved. He expected a memorial from his constituents of that description, probably this very night. However opposed their convictions were to the proposed measure, they were honest convictions, and arose from a belief that it would be prejudicial to their interests. For himself, he was ready for discussion; but he believed nothing would be lost by a short delay.
Mr. Lowndes said he was very much in the situation of the gentleman from Massachusetts (Dr. Eustis) unprepared on the subject. He was, however, ready to go into a committee of the whole. The chairman of that committee could doubtless furnish a great deal of valuable information; and he thought they would be sooner prepared for decision in that way than in any other. He was therefore in favor of going into committee, for the purpose of discussion, though not of decision.
Mr. Bayard differed from his friend from South Carolina. The reasons urged by the gentleman from Massachusetts have great force. It was said, however, that we may now enter upon the discussion, and may hereafter receive light from the memorials that shall be presented, and derive then the same benefit from the information they may furnish, as if they were before us now. But we all know that as soon as we engage in the discussion of any subject, we immediately form
opinions respecting it; and we also know the pride of previous opinion, and the difficulty of retracing steps once taken. These were strong considerations. Our minds ought to be a cart blanche when we go into the discussion, and we ought to be possessed of every information before it is commenced.
But it is said the act of the British Parliament will expire on the 25th of March at the furthest. If this were a fact, it was even now too late to enter on the discussion in order to meet the provisions of that act. But if the British government were sincere, they will delegate a continuance of power. If this measure shall be agreed to here, it could not be carried into full effect without negotiation and some delay. What is done abroad will have to return here, and be ratified before it shall be binding. There is, therefore, not time for this before the 25th of March. But there was no reason to apprehend that the British Parliament would withhold the passage of a similar act to that lately passed.
He was strongly in favor of a postponement as the House did not possess the information which it ought to have, nor were they acquainted with the disposition of their constituents. For though the measure had been mentioned at the last session, and though the present resolution had been on the table for some time, yet it was evident that before the present time the public mind had not been excited to the subject.
Mr. Jones hoped, as no material inconvenience could arise from a short delay, the gentleman from Maryland would agree to wave his call. His present impression was in favor of the measure; but he felt, notwithstanding, desirous of obtaining information from his constituents.—That night's mail might furnish the information he wished. He therefore, moved a postponement of the subject till Monday next.
Mr. S. Smith said he wished at that time to go into committee, if it were only to receive an amendment, which the gentleman from Pennsylvania, (Mr. Jones) had shown him, in order that the amendment, as well as the original resolution, should go to the people. He thought the amendment would be salutary. The memorials received had assumed as a fact what was not correct, and argued from it as though it were correct. They had assumed it as a fact that it was contemplated to give permission to foreign vessels to bring into the United States goods not of the growth or manufacture of their country free from any discriminating duty.—Whereas, the resolution proposed by the committee was directly the reverse. For instance: A British ship will not be permitted to bring into the United States the wines or brandies of France without paying a discriminating duty. The very contrary impression appears to have existed on the minds of the Chambers of Commerce of Philadelphia and New-York; and they had argued at large upon it.
This was not a new subject. It was contemplated in the message of the President. Immediately after the receipt of the message, the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia had sent a circular letter to the merchants of the United States. One of those letters was received by the merchants of Baltimore. They thought they understood the subject; and they had no impression that the measure would be prejudicial to their interest. He believed a similar circular had been sent to other merchants in the United States.—Some of the merchants thought it would be injurious; but he believed they were mistaken. On the contrary, he believed that a great good, instead of an injury, would result from it. His only wish then was that they might go into a committee, and there receive the amendment of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, that the whole subject might go forth in its true couplers.
Mr. Bacon thought the question of postponement lay in a very narrow compass. The House had received a petition; and had sustained it by ordering it to be printed for the use of the members. Will they then anticipate the subject, and before they have derived that benefit which they have recognized from the publication of the memorial, prematurely enter on a discussion. Such proceeding would evidence an inconsistency with themselves.
The question was then taken on a postponement till Monday next, and carried by a large majority.
The house took up the amendments

The committee of the whole to the bill amending the act for incorporating the city of Washington, concurred thereon, made other amendments, and recommended the bill to a select committee of three.
TUESDAY, January 25.
Mr. Davis called up his motion laid on the table yesterday; as follows:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of concentrating the several public offices and other public buildings belonging to the U. S. in the City of Washington; which was agreed to without debate.—Ayes 55.
When a motion was made to appoint the committee consisting of 7 members, by ballot, and carried.—Ayes 53.
The ballots being taken, the Speaker appointed Mr. Thomas Morris and Mr. Woods, Tellers.
On declaring the ballots, it appeared that but one member of the committee was elected, viz. Mr. Davis, he only having a majority of all the votes given.
The house then proceeded on a second ballot, according to a standing rule of the house, only a majority of votes is required on a second ballot.
The ballots being declared, the following additional members of the committee appeared to be appointed, viz.
Messrs. Griswold, Mitchell, Gregg, Condit, Bayard, and R. Williams.
The Speaker laid before the House a report of the Secretary of State on the memorial of Tobias Lear.
Referred to a committee of the whole on to-morrow.
The Speaker also laid before the house a report from the Post Master General, which was referred to the Post Office committee.
Mr. Helms reported a bill to make provision for the persons who have been disabled by wounds in the revolutionary war, which was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
From the COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
OF all the evils which in modern times have been let loose on civil society, none have been attended with more fatal consequences than religious scepticism. So strong is the propensity to vice in the human mind, and so dependent is the moral system of the sacred scriptures on its doctrines, that if you destroy the belief of the latter, you weaken a conviction of the obligation of the former. The exploded doctrines of revelation, respecting the being, perfection and moral government of God, the character, work and offices of the Mediator, a future state, and a judgment to come, are the pillars on which rest the precepts of doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God—of submitting to the powers that be, and doing to others as we would they should do unto us.
The certain consequence of denying the authenticity of the Scriptures, is plunging into doubts of our future state and destination. And the progress from doubt to confirmed infidelity is easy and natural. The first deists contented themselves with denying Divine Revelation. They owned and even complimented the practical precepts of Christianity. Their followers, the modern philosophers, as they affect to be called, have proceeded farther. With them, there is no justice but that which consists in conformity to the civil law, which they insist ought to be very laudable to the vicious and immoral; no terror to the workers of iniquity, but civil penalty; no future state; no judgment to come; no death, but an eternal sleep; finally, no God, and consequently no Providence.—The moral consequences of this iniquitous system of scepticism, has been fully realized in France, under what is called the reign of Robespierre, but which was in fact the reign of the united infidel philosophers of that country.
The government of no nation has ever been so completely in the hands of infidels as that of France, during the period already alluded to; and of course, murders, cruelties and robberies have no where been so numerous. But in every country, in proportion as want of religious sentiment prevails, just in that proportion profligacy of manners have been triumphant. In no corner of the United States, is there a confirmed debauchee, a gross swindler, a professed libertine, who does not retail from Paine and other infamous writers, scraps of obloquy against Divine Revelation. Were it not for the impiety and
blasphemy they utter, it would be laughable indeed, to see ignorant conceited coxcombs, who are destitute of a competent knowledge even of their primer & spelling book, strutting forth to teach their neighbors to ridicule the scriptures and scoff at the clergy. Their confidence is usually in exact proportion to their ignorance; their impudence and brutality of manners such as would disgrace a savage.
Yet they have strength of lungs, can roundly assert, and boldly declare; and too many, who are as uninformed as themselves, not only adopt their impiety, but applaud them as wise. These all-important characters , the reproach even of pedantry, are a scourge to society, a public nuisance in the view of the wise, and the propagators of vulgar vice and low intrigue. They are successful in their work of sowing the seeds of immorality, because they address the ignorant, and plead a cause congenial to the depravity of human nature. The libertine and the villain highly approve them, because by their means they are enabled with more ease to silence the remonstrance of conscience.
It is due to candor to acknowledge, that there are some sceptics who are men of science, and whose characters, as gentlemen are unimpeachable. But those before described, exceed in number as they do in whatever is calculated to bring on them the contempt of the well informed, whether believers or unbelievers.
JUSTUS.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 24.
The Schooner Adventure, Pritchard, from Frederickburgh to this port, which went ashore on the 28th ult. at the Hook, is got off and was towed up by a pilot boat on Saturday evening.
Arrived, the fine, new, and very fast sailing ship Messenger, Moncrieffe, in 20 days from Montego Bay. The Messenger has performed her voyage in 63 days; 26 of which she was at Jamaica. Left, the ship Hiram, French, of New-York, to sail in 10 days for New-Orleans. This ship had been seized by the English on suspicion of being engaged in illicit trade, but was cleared. The Sch'r Jefferson, of Hollowell, bound home from St. Anns, had put into Montego Bay leaky. The brig Amity, Moody, of New-York, from the Cape, was also there, bound to Savannah. The brig Twins, Scott, of N. York, was at Falmouth. The ship Ann, Johnston, of N. York, was also there, to sail soon for Savannah. The ship Alknomac, Gore, of N. York, had gone round to Savanna la Mar. The ship Favorite, Mackie, of N. York, had failed for Savannah. [By the Happy Couple, arrived yesterday, we learn that the Favorite had arrived at Savannah.] Markets at Jamaica. Flour, by the cargo, 9 dolls. beef 15; pork 16; corn 2 dolls. a bushel. Lumber, except staves, low and very dull.
Arrived, brig Happy Couple, Starks, in 9 days from Savannah. Sailed in company with the brig Dean, Warner, for New-York. Captain Starks informs, that on the 6th inst. the British ship Wydah, capt. Balfour, of and from Greenock, was cast away on Martin's Industry, a few miles to the northward of Savannah bar. The vessel, we understand, will be totally lost—some part of the cargo will be saved. We learn that there was no insurance made on the ship. Passengers in the Happy Couple, capt. Cadwell, late of the sloop Humbird from Jamaica, for this port, having put into St. Mary's in distress. Capt. C. informs us, that on the 11th Nov. in lat. 24, long. 83, 30, he spoke the ship Katy, Thurston, 16 days from Jamaica, for New-York. This is the latest account of the Katy. Mr. Williams, Mr. Evers, Mr. Parsons, and Mr. Orien, also came passengers in the Happy Couple. Saw a ship off the Capes of Delaware, bound in.
Also, the Eng. brig Charlotte, Mackie, in 85 days from Liverpool. Dec. 20, lat. 36, 46, long. 67, 28, passed a ship's mast, and many staves and plank. Spoke, Dec. 26, in lat. 36, 56, long. 71, 15, a long, low, yellow sided ship, with a round house (he believes the Pomona) 44 days from Havre de Grace, for New-York.—Jan. 2, in lat. 37, 45, long. 70, the brig Dolphin, Mansfield, 2 days from New-York, for Grenada, who very generously supplied Capt. Mackie with provisions, &c.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 10.
A most extraordinary attempt to break
into the vaults of the Bank of South Carolina, was fortunately discovered this morning. There are many different reports, of the transaction, but from the best information we could obtain, the following particulars have transpired.
For some weeks past, a suspicious character has been frequently seen at very late hours of the night, hovering about the Bank. About three weeks since, the city guard, while on the look out for some rioters, and watching near the corner, distinctly heard a noise, apparently of some person at work with a chisel and mallet, underneath the pavement. Mr. Harvey, the sheriff, who was out in the performance of his duty, having also heard the same noise, the alarm was given, the porter of the Bank called up, and a general search being made without leading to any discovery, and it was concluded to be merely the effect of imagination.
About 11 o'clock last night, Mr. M'Neil and his clerk, who live at the opposite corner, having observed a man walking backwards and forwards, & frequently stooping, and apparently listening, their suspicions were excited; they went out, and the man having retreated, on examining the pavement they discovered a brick loosened and out of its place. Supposing, however, that this being the commencement of the business, no alarm was given, until this morning, when it was found that the brick was replaced, and some dirt spread lightly over it; on removing which they discovered that the pavement had caved in; proceeding in their search, a hole was discovered, merely large enough for a man to pass his arm through; but earth falling in, a chasm was seen, and some butter and cheese lying on the ground; a short pick-axe, chisel & mallet, and some clothes were next found; and the legs of a man seen, as in the act of retreating. Determined to catch this man mole, they persevered in digging, tracing his progress; when finding it impossible to escape, he called out to them to desist, and he would come out. This being complied with, the villain was ushered once more into the region of light, and safely lodged in jail.
The name of this daring adventurer, is Wm. Weathers; he came to this city with horses from Kentucky some months since, in company with another man, who is supposed to be concerned with him, and having disposed of their horses, and lost the proceeds at the gaming table, were led to make this bold attempt to retrieve their fortune.
We have not learnt by what means he entered and formed this subterraneous passage; but the general supposition is, that he went in at one of the openings of the public drains, and having arrived opposite the bank, struck off, penetrated in an oblique direction, and succeeded in cutting through the outer walls of the bank, and made his way into the wood cellar; where, according to his own confession, he has been immured nearly three months. We are told, he states he has several accomplices, but will not give up their names. When taken out, his appearance was truly wretched, from his long and miserable confinement.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28.
Letters were received at New-York on Friday, via Newburyport, dated Amsterdam, Nov. 30th, which mentions that a number of American vessels had been chartered there by the French government to carry troops to Louisiana. Amongst them is the barque Pallas of this port.
COMMERCIAL.
Official.—The island of St. Martins having been restored to the Batavian Republic, and possession taken by the Dutch forces, the Merchants of the United States are hereby informed, that every encouragement will be given to commercial intercourse with the United States.
PRICES-CURRENT AT GAUD. LOUPE, January 4, 1803.
Flour, 8 dollars; pork 24, beef 18, pickled mackarel 12, dried codfish 6 dolls. per quintal, Northern lumber 20 dolls. per 1000, Southern do. 40 dollars per 1000, butter 55 lb. hog's lard 2 bits, coffee 28 fous, sugar 4 to 6 dollars per cwt. rum 4 litres per gallon, molasses not to be had.
APHORISM.
Can he love truth who can take a knave to his bosom? —LAVATER.
To Messrs. Bennet and White, at Lloyd's French, Island of Madeira, October 17, 1802.
Gentlemen.—The Aurora, a large Brazilian ship, blew up nearly in the centre of this bay, in the morning of the 30th of August. The lower part of the ship with her guns and ballast, sunk in about 39 fathoms: and as weighing is impracticable, a large circular flat cork buoy, painted white is now placed over the wreck. But as the buoy may not appear as a caution-buoy, to every ship or vessel that may come into the bay, I have to request that you will adopt the most effectual means of rendering this information as generally known as possible, in order that all ships frequenting this trade, may avoid the risk of having their cables cut, by anchoring too near, or overlaying, the wreck, as bringing up to the westward of the buoy in future is recommended.
I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, JOS. PRINGLE, Consul General.
The Treaty between France & Spain, giving Parma to France, on the death of the late Prince, was, we find, published a considerable time ago. The object of it was to bestow on the Infant of Parma the kingdom of Etruria, and it contained this remarkable expression, that not only the Chief Consul would acknowledge him as the King of Etruria, but would cause the other Powers of Europe to do the same. In lieu of Parma, Etruria was given; and in lieu of Elba, taken from Etruria, Piombina, was given, at the expence of Naples. The same Treaty alludes to another with Spain, which never has been published and in which it is acknowledged that Spain cedes to France Louisiana. But though this Treaty was before known, the aggrandisement of France is not the less alarming. Lon. Pap.
Extract of a late Letter from London.
"Hemp is scarce here and in demand at £45 sterl. per ton, and it is supposed there is not one hundred bundles in the importers' hands 3000 tons have lately been purchased in Peterborg for the French Republic, some as high as 35 roubles."
It is trusted that the waintry of "Old South," in causing his tedious numbers to be printed in a book for, will be pardoned, when it is known, as the motto he has selected indicates, that his object is to "unite every body, and let the Tories stand alone?" Vide the Boston Chronicle. [Boston paper.]
From the BOSTON WEEKLY MAGAZINE
ADVICE TO THE FAIR SEX.
AN admirer of female delicacy presumes in point of dress, that naked elbows being exhibited are highly disgusting; but more particularly that skinny or scraggy elbows, as also tumid or brawny elbows being displayed are most detestable objects. He is even still more sensible of the folly of fashion, in observing, as repugnant to Nature, the flowing ornamental hair being worn inverted, and allusively frizzled over that prominent feature the forehead. It cannot but be supposed, at all events, he is induced from professional experience, to advise; with a becoming deference, the fashionable females of every description, while winter is in its rigour, to lengthen the sleeves of their chemises, as also to add cuffs to the sleeves of their gowns; least their naked elbows, being exposed to the inclemency of the weather, should occasion that very incommodious complaint—a lumbago—which could not fail most sensibly, to interrupt their pleasurable enjoyment.
A PRACTICAL PHYSICIAN.
For Sale,
A few thousand bushels each, of Liverpool, Cadiz, Lisbon and T. Island SALT,
Boston Beef by the barrel, Kegs of Sounds and Tongues, London particular Madeira Wine in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks, Mould and dipp'd Candles by the box, Cork Wood for Seines.
Storage for GOODS and all kinds of PRODUCE.
Wm. I. Hall.
Merchant's Wharf, Jan. 28. d3reo3t
Cash given for rags

For Freight or Charter, The Schooner  SPARROW Captain COLEMAN, burthen upwards of 700 barrels. For terms apply to the captain on board, or to  MARSTELLER and YOUNG. Jan. 14. eo
FOR SALE, THE LOT with the HOUSE thereon, at the south east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets late the Property of Thomas Richards. Also several vacant LOTS adjoining thereto on Alfred Street, between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly situated and in good order for the accommodation of a Family. If not sold before the 1st of November, it will then be rented. WILLIAM CRAIK. 100
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will beat washing.
She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of  Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES. of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash. Orders from distance will be punctually attended. Nov. 15. 10
ADAM LYNN Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF  Jewelry, plated, Japanned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns,
CONSISTING OF  Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear-Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pearl Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japanned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulements; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.
He has also for Sale, Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles. He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern. Nov. 24. dizeoef.
WM. HARTSHORNE, Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hove's Wharf,
2 Pipes London Market Madeira Wine, four years old, 1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hogshead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hogshead and barrel, part in loaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Powder of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hay in bundles about 200 lbs. each.
For Sale, or Rent, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets.
Also, for Sale, A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business.
Wanted, Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18. d
Private Boarding. The subscriber will accommodate 5 or 6 gentlemen as BOARDERS, on moderate terms, either by the week, month or year.
FRANCIS CRACROFT. Fairfax Street, Jan. 15. cozw
A PROPOSAL 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
Just received, and for Sale by  ABEL WILLIS, A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cider, 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.
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hove'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. e
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, Messes 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  73  69  106    Black Morocco  63  69  76    Coloured do.  69  76  83    Leather Slippers  53  63     Mens best qua.  93  106  123    Mens Morocco Pumps  93  106     Childrens Shoes and Slippers in proportion.
ALSO, For Cash or Barter for Flour, 30 bis. best No. 1 Beef } Boston 20 half do. Mels do. } packed. 30 bis. Mackerell } Jan. 18. eo
NOTICE. Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter,
A tract of LAND in the county of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Triplett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be required.
JONAH THOMPSON,  BENJ. COMEGYS,  JACOB HOFFMAN. Jan. 18. eods
Cash given for rags
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Washington, offer for sale, the following  TRACTS OF LAND, viz. A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Washington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburgh and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Athby's Bent. The soil is that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by several never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and tenanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatten's run passes through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equally favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One also, Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, containing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (late Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particularly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire county containing 240 acres—this tract, tho' small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river running almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved navigation of the Potomac) be brought to a shipping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported only 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres in Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying on the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and on Nansemond river—this land is considered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres—This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Kettoc-tan and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburg, and a large quantity of natural meadow fit for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mohawk river, State of New-York, containing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory. Three tracts lying on Little Miami, containing 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; ditto adjoining 2000 acres. Indisputable titles can be given for the above lands.
Lots in the City of Washington. Two improved lots near the Capitol square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the Eastern Branch, No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 667. These lots are advantageously situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA. A few valuable lots in Alexandria, corner of Pitt and Prince-streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER. One lot in Town of half an acre, adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and anc.
ther in the commons of about six acres Bath, or Warm Springs. Two well situated lots, on one of which a small building large enough to accommodate one family. The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subscribers. SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson county WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Westmoreland, do. GEORGE W. P. CURTIS, Mount Washington, Fairfax, do. BUSHROD WASHINGTON, M. Vernon, do. LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood-Lawn, do. August 30. 22w
Notice ALL persons having claims against the estate of HENRY ROZER, Esq. late of Notley-Hall, are requested to bring them in for settlement on or before the first of June next. BENJ'N DULANY, jun. Surviving Executor of H. Rozer, dec'd. January 14, 1803.
WILL BE SOLD, On the first day of next February, at Notley-Hall, the residence of the late Henry Rozer, Esq.
A fine English BULL, with two COWS of the same breed, remarkable for their size and beauty; this stock was brought in by Richard Parkinson, and esteemed the best in England. A good seine, with a large quantity of the best seine twine, lately imported, will also be offered for sale on the same day, together with two boats, one of which is a neat row boat, the other calculated for fishing.
Also, one horse CHAISE with Harness complete. Jan. 14. eods
Wanted to Purchase, Three or four young NEGRO MEN, for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man, or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 28. eo
To Rent, A very convenient dwelling HOUSE, near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds. Also, to Sell or Rent,
A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 125 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley adjoining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker. JOHN T. BROOKS. Jan. 17. eo
TO LET, A CONVENIENT  Two Story HOUSE, With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre. The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particular enquiry of the Printer. Jan. 14. eo
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Columbus streets. They will be sold separate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
POSTPONEMENT.
THE Sale of the Land in the county of Loudoun, belonging to the estate of George Carter, deceased, was unavoidably postponed, owing to the indisposition and consequent absence of one of the Executors. It will now certainly take place on Thursday the seventh of April next, at the town of Leesburg, and on the same terms formerly advertised.
LANDON CARTER, jun. } Executors. THOMAS L. LEE, } Jan. 24. 22w 18t
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