Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-22 00:00:00

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 bds.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.
Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles }
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerseymeres, Duffs,
Plains and Kerseys,
Negro Cottons, Serges,
Elackicks, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russells,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Platillas,
Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls,
India Muslins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Silk Stockings,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
Plated Candlesticks,
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 22.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue
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,
Cadimerees,
Kerseymeres,
Coatings,
Halfthicks,
Fearnought,
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.
March 16.
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,
Belt Rhode-Island Potatoes,
Mackerel, by the barrel, together with
a general assortment of
GROCERIES and NUTS.
We have received by the sloop
Mary, from Portsmouth,
10 tons Bar Iron,
A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck,
A few bds. of excellent Mackerell,
A few hhds. N. E. Rum,
And a few bales low priced Muslins,
which will be sold cheap.
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 23.
On MONDAY the fourth day of April next, will be sold at Vendue, on the premises, on a credit of 60 and 90 days,
Those two HOUSES on the south west corner of King and Washington streets, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet.
Also,
The small House and Shop on Washington street adjoining.
For information as to the title, &c. &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or to
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
March 15.
Valuable LANDS for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, by the Executors of the late Gen. George Washington, the following
TRACTS OF LAND,
at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz.
On the first Monday in April, on the premises, 600 acres lying in Charles county, in the state of Maryland, near a place called the Fifth Trap, about 16 miles above Port Tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April, on the premises, 519 acres in Montgomery county, in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick Town, not far from Kittortan.
On the 15th day of April, at Charles town, 453 acres in Jefferson county, Virginia, about two miles west of Charleston. Also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county, on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th day of April, on the premises, 1600 acres in Jefferson county, on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April, on the premises, 183 acres in Jefferson county in Wormley line.
On the 20th day of April, on the premises, 571 acres in Frederick county, 1 1/2 miles south of Battle Town.
On the 22d day of April, at Paris, 248 1/2 acres on Ashby's Bent, and 88 1/2 acres on Chatin's run, in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of sale.
The EXECUTORS.
March 12.
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES.
Feb. 18.
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.
Will be landed to-morrow, At Messrs. Lawson and Smoot's wharf, out of the Schooner Friendship, Captain Burns, from Montserrat, 25 puncheons strong, fine flavored RUM, which will be sold cheap for cash or a short credit.
JOHN G. LADD.
March 15.
Just Received, A large supply of Writing Paper, of various kinds.
R. & J. GRAY.
March 15.
William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
Forty barrels new Beef,
Five bds. Pork,
Fifty bds. Tar,
Fine and coarse Salt,
First quality Sugar in hhds and bds.
Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in do.
Five pipes old Lisbon Wine,
One pipe Madeira, four years old,
Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,
One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter,
One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at his Mill,
Shorts and Bran,
Indian Meal,
Rye Meal,
Seed Oats,
Plaster of Paris by the bushel.
3d Mo. 19.
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.
Just Received and for Sale,
Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes
and Cocoa Nuts. Also,
A few boxes of excellent Havana CEGARS.
J. DYSON.
March 18.
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Alex. Feb. 28.
Just Received,
250 sacks ground Allum Salt, in bags of four bushels each, for sale by Wm. HODGSON.
Feb. 26.
For BOSTON,
The fast sailing (copper bottom) BRIG
HARMONY,
Robert B. Hall,
Master:
Intended to sail on Friday next.—For freight of two hundred bds. or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to JOHN G. LADD.
Who offers for sale from said vessel, now landing at Merchant's wharf,
3 puncheons Jamaica Rum,
1 pipe Cogniac Brandy,
7 chests Gunpowder and Young Hyson
Tea,
Some Lime and Plaster of Paris.
March 21.
DR. HALL,
(OPPOSITE MR. HEISKELL'S TAVERN.)
Is now opening an extensive assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, &c.
Which he will dispose of either by whole sale or retail, at the most reduced prices.
Red, pale and yellow Bark,
Russian Rheubarb,
Common, do.
Jalap, Calomel, and Ipecacuanha,
Camphor, Gum Guaiacum and Socote.
rine Aloes,
Sal. Peire,
Cream of Tartar,
Glauber Salts,
Mace, Cloves, and Nutmegs,
Turmeric white Ginger, and Cinnamon,
Teeth Brushes,
Sallad Oil,
Fresh Castor Oil,
Aquafortis,
Quicksilver, Oil of Vitriol and Verdigrise,
Gold and silver leaf,
Spirits Turpentine,
Borax,
Barley Sugar,
Sugar Candy,
Essence of Anchovies,
Church's Cough Drops,
Kinglafs, &c. &c.
March 21.
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplet, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE,
GEO. TRIPLETT,
Ex'ors.
March 1.
JOHN G. LADD
Has just received, per the snow Cornelia, and offers for sale, 100 pieces Russia Sheetings,
100 do. Ravens Duck,
52 bolts Russia Canvas,
2 bales fine Oznaburgs,
2 do. brown Rolls,
1 do. white do.
1 box Platillas,
1 do. narrow Linens,
5 ton Russia clean Hemp,
2 do. Cordage assorted,
50 boxes Cañile Soap,
100 do. brown Soap,

M A N D A M U S.
Opinion of the Supreme Court, delivered by Chief Justice Marshall, February 24th, 1803.
WM. MARBURY, vs. THE SEC. OF STATE, On a motion for a Mandamus.
(Continued.)
That the people have an original right to establish, for their future government, such principles as, as in their opinion, shall most conduce to their own happiness, is the basis, on which the whole American fabric has been erected. The exercise of this original right is a very great exertion; nor can it, nor ought it to be frequently repeated. The principles, therefore, so established, are deemed fundamental. And as the authority, from which they proceed, is supreme, & can seldom be, they are designed to be permanent.
This original and supreme will organizes the government, and assigns to different departments, their respective powers. It may either stop here; or establish certain limits not to be transcended by those departments.
The government of the United States is of the late description. The powers of the legislature are defined, and limited; and that those limits may not be mistaken, or forgotten, the constitution is written.
To what purpose are powers limited and to what purpose is that limitation committed to writing, if these limits may, at any time be passed by those intended to be restrained? The distinction between a government with limited, and unlimited powers, is abolished, if those limits do not confine the persons on whom they are imposed, and if acts prohibited & acts allowed, are of equal obligation. It is a proposition too plain to be contested, that the constitution controls any legislative act repugnant to it; or that the legislature may alter the constitution by an ordinary act.
Between these alternatives there is no middle ground. The constitution is either a superior, paramount law, unchangeable by ordinary means, or it is on a level with ordinary legislative acts, and like other acts, is alterable when the legislature shall please to alter it.
If the former part of the alternative be true, then a legislative act contrary to the constitution is not law—if the latter part be true then written constitutions are absurd attempts, on the part of the people, to limit a power in its own nature, illimitable.
Certainly all those who have framed written constitutions, contemplate them as forming the fundamental and paramount law of the nation, and consequently the theory of every such government must be that an act of the legislature, repugnant to the constitution, is void.
This theory is essentially attached to a written constitution, and is consequently to be considered, by this court, as one of the fundamental principles of our society. It is not therefore to be lost sight of in the further consideration of the subject.
If an act of the legislature repugnant to the constitution, is void, does it notwithstanding its invalidity, bind the courts, and oblige them to give it effect? Or, in other words, though it be not law, does it constitute a rule as operative as if it was a law? This would be to overthrow in fact, what was established in theory; and would seem, at first view, an absurdity too gross to be insisted on. It shall, however, receive a more attentive consideration.
It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is. Those who apply the rule to particular cases, must of necessity expound, and interpret that rule. If two laws conflict with each other, the court must decide on the operation of each.
So if a law be in opposition to the constitution; if both the law and the constitution apply to a particular case, so that the court must either decide that case conformably to the law, disregarding the constitution; or conformably to the constitution, disregarding the law; the court must determine which of these conflicting rules governs the case. This is of the very essence of judicial duty.
If then the courts are to regard the constitution; and the constitution is superior to any ordinary act of the legislature—the constitution, and not such ordi-
nary act, must govern the case to which they both apply.
Those then who controvert the principle that the constitution is to be considered in court as a paramount law, are reduced to the necessity of maintaining that courts must close their eyes on the constitution, and see only law.
This doctrine would subvert the very foundation of all written constitutions. It would declare that an act, which according to the principles and theory of our government, is entirely void; is yet, in practice, completely obligatory. It would declare that if the legislature shall do what is expressly forbidden, such act, notwithstanding the express prohibition, is in reality effectual. It would be giving to the legislature a practical and real omnipotence, with the same breath which professes to restrict their powers within narrow limits. It is prescribing limits, and declaring that these limits may be passed at pleasure.
That it thus reduces to nothing what we have deemed the greatest improvement on political institutions—a written constitution—would of itself be sufficient, in America, where written constitutions have been viewed with so much reverence, for rejecting the construction. But the peculiar expressions of the constitution of the United States furnish additional arguments in favor of its rejection.
The judicial power of the U. States is extended to all cases arising under the constitution.
Could it be the intention of those who gave this power, to say that, in using it, the constitution should not be looked into? That a case arising under the constitution should be decided without examining the instrument under which it arises?
This is too extravagant to be maintained.
In some cases then the constitution must be looked into by the judges. And if they can open it at all, what part of it are they forbidden to read, or to obey.
There are many other parts of the constitution which serve to illustrate this subject.
It is declared that "no tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state." Suppose a duty on the export of Cotton, or of Tobacco, or of Flour; and a suit instituted to recover it. Ought judgment to be rendered in such a case? Ought the Judges to close their eyes on the constitution, and only see the law?
The constitution declares, that "no bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed."
If however such a bill should be passed and a person should be prosecuted under it; must the court condemn to death those victims whom the constitution endeavours to preserve.
'No person,' says the constitution, 'shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.'
Here the language of the constitution is addressed specially to the courts. It prescribes, directly for them, a rule of evidence not to be departed from. If the legislature should change that rule, and declare one witness, or a confession out of court, sufficient for conviction, must the constitutional principle yield to the legislative act?
From these, and many other selections which might be made, it is apparent, that the framers of the constitution contemplated that instrument, as a rule for the government of courts, as well as of the legislature.
Why otherwise does it direct the judges to take an oath to support it? This oath certainly applies, in a special manner, to their conduct in their official character. How immoral to impose it on them, if they were to be used as the instruments, and the knowing instruments, for violating what they swear to support!
The oath of office, too, imposed by the legislature is completely demonstrative of the legislative opinion on this subject.
It is in these words, 'I do solemnly swear, that I will administer justice, without respect to persons, and to do equal right to the poor and to the rich; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent on me as _____ according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the constitution, and laws of the U. States.'
Why does a judge swear to discharge his duties agreeably to the constitution of the United States, if that constitution forms no rule of his government? It is it is
closed upon him and cannot be inspected by him?
If such be the real state of things, this is worse than solemn mockery. To prescribe, or to take this oath, becomes equally a crime.
It is also not entirely unworthy of observation, that in declaring what shall be the supreme law of the land, the constitution itself is first mentioned; and not the laws of the United States generally, but those only which shall be made in pursuance of the constitution, have that rank.
Thus the particular phraseology of the constitution of the U.S. confirms & strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law repugnant to the constitution is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument.
The rule must be discharged.
PHILADELPHIA, March 18.
Yesterday arrived the English ship Party Second, capt. Tyree, 42 days from Liverpool, by whom we have received the following
FOREIGN ADVICES.
PARIS, January 20.
In all the Churches in the different Bishopsricks a solemn Mass is to be performed for Gen. Le Clerc.
A corps of French troops is expected to embark from Toulon for St. Domingo, with the Polish demi brigade.—A battalion of the Poles has already arrived.
From Leghorn, we learn that admiral De Winter sailed from thence for Toulon, with his Squadron, on the 27th of December.
It is now reported, that the Pays de Vaud, with the greater part of the Canton of Friburg, whose inhabitants differ in manners and language from the Swiss, are to be erected into a free Republic, like that of the Valais, under the protection of the French Government. A part of the cantonies of Neuchatel and Vallengin, lying on this side Mount Jura, will, it is said, be united with that Republic; and the other part, incorporated with France, Prussia and France are said to have agreed on these arrangements. Other changes will be made when the limits between France and Helvetia shall be definitively settled.
Some new measures of resistance, beginning in the Canton of Zurich, have been interrupted by orders from Berne.
LONDON, January 25.
By accounts from Ireland yesterday we find the principal gentlemen of the county of Limerick have had a meeting, and resolved to address the Lord Lieutenant to proclaim that county out of the King's peace. A meeting is called for the County of Tipperary for the same purpose.—Lord Donoughmore has exerted himself so successfully in this last district, that hopes are entertained the proclaiming of Tipperary will not be found necessary. The noblemen and gentlemen of Limerick are exciting themselves with equal zeal; and we hope tranquility will yet be restored, without a recurrence to military coercion. These disturbances wear very little of a political appearance, and may be regarded as nothing more than a renewal of those scenes which occasionally disgraced different parts of Ireland, long before the French Revolution. They are not, however, the less dangerous to the inhabitants; they equally call for the interference and protection of the Government, as if they were avowedly the commencement of an extensive rebellion. Mr. Secretary Wickham has visited Limerick and Cork, and proceeds to Waterford, &c. with the design of enquiring into the causes of these tumults, and for other objects. The British Cabinet is very attentive to the state of Ireland. We are informed four regiments are ordered thither, and some important changes are making among military officers, of which we shall speak more hereafter.
The ambition and vanity of Bonaparte have at last received a check! He feels it prudent to decline assuming the title and dignity of Emperor of the Gauls! From Paris yesterday we received an article, which is translated from one of the French Journals, ridiculing and censuring the stories of Les Gobe Mouches , who are accused of idly propagating the report of Bonaparte's design to be created Emperor of the Gauls. Since he has procured himself to be chosen Consul for life, what absur-
dity is there in supposing he desires to be created Emperor of the Gauls? By the article alluded to, it is confessed, that the report has been general throughout Paris, talked of, and debated on, in all the coffee-houses. Is it likely that such a report could have so much prevailed if it had been unfounded, especially in Paris, where the Public communicate daily with some of the Counsellors of State, Senators, Legislators, Tribunes, &c. Have not Bonaparte's Agents been founding these Senators, &c. to know how the proposition would be received; and have not their findings given rise to the report? Fouche, Lanjuinais, and others, we are informed, have declared their resolution of opposing the project; it has been found also to be unpopular with the public, and Bonaparte has been obliged for the present to abandon it, notwithstanding his preparations at Versailles and his orders for a new imperial coinage. On Friday last it was reported in the city, and so we said in our paper of Saturday, that the Senate had refused to confer this dignity on Bonaparte. The question never was, we believe, referred to the Senate as a body, but it has been negatived in the manner we have already described; and hence arose the report in the city on Friday, which now we find was not wholly without foundation. News was then received that Bonaparte had abandoned his design, and now the Paris Journals (the first time they have been allowed to mention it in any shape) affect to treat it as an imaginary project.
Another important communication from Paris is, that the King of Prussia cedes Neuchatel in Switzerland to the new Republic of the Pays de Vaud; a Republic which will be as much a department of France as Savoy or Nice. Bonaparte finds every facility in rounding natural boundaries!
Letters from the Russian Confines, dated the 28th of December, say, "The ports on the Black Sea are to be declared free ports. All articles of traffic may be imported into them, free from duties; and the Duke de Richelieu, Lieutenant General in the Russian service, is appointed to the principal direction of the affairs of these places, both commercial and military."
The appointment of General Rochambeau to the Captain Generalship of St. Domingo, has been confirmed by a Consular decree.
Advices from Corunna state, that the Spanish packet, La Cantabria, from Buenos Ayres, sunk at the distance of 300 miles from the Azores. This vessel was very richly laden, having near a million of piastres.
General Charpentier was expected at Berne, on the 13th Jan. and it was reported that the Senator, Barthelemy, was to go there to regulate the cantonal relations of Helvetia.
An ordinance has been published in the Madrid Court Gazette, by which the town of Ferrol is permitted to employ its harbour for the importation of foreign goods, and carry on a free trade to America, under the same privileges which are enjoyed by the ports of Corunna and Vigo.
It is reported that an alliance, offensive and defensive, between Austria and Prussia, has been proposed to the latter power, as the only possible means of preventing France and Prussia from dividing the absolute domination of Europe between them. On account of the fresh negotiations pending between the Cabinets of Vienna and Berlin, a new Austrian Minister Extraordinary is shortly to be sent to Prussia.
By authentic accounts from Berlin of the 17th instant, Prince Ruspolt has at last determined to accept of the Grand Mastership of the Order of Malta, having been invited to do so by a brief of the Pope, and having had the same request made to him by some great powers. His Highness desires, however, the compliance of France, with certain conditions, he thought proper to propose previously to his entering on the functions of that exalted dignity. Should he persist in his refusal, it is reported the Order of Malta, will be suppressed. The Teutonic Order, will, it is said, share the same fate.
We learn, that an Edict of rather singular nature, has just been issued at St. Petersburg. It serves to prove that the Emperor Alexander, entertains proper views respecting the advantages which result from Commerce. By this act the nobility of the Russian Empire are fully en-

powered to carry on Wholesale and Maritime Commerce, without forfeiting thereby their titles, or any of their rights.
Colonel Sebastiani, after being received and entertained, with the highest distinction by the Pacha of Cairo, has proceeded to Damietta, on board the French frigate Cornelia, and will go thence to Syria.
The Bays who menace Alexandria, have under their command, about four thousand men in all. Mamelukes and Arabs.
DUBLIN, January 19.
A requisition of several Magistrates of the County of Tipperary, has been made to the Deputy Clerk of the Peace, to summon a Special Session of the peace, to be held at Clonmel, on the 21st inst. to consider the state of that country, and the propriety of applying to Government to have certain parts of it proclaimed, agreeably to the provisions of the Insurrection Act.
Our opinion that the disturbances in the South are only the effect of local jealousies and provincial antipathies, common to almost every country, is corroborated by the following extract from a morning Journal, which is supposed sometimes to express the sense of Government, and we readily believe in this instance does so.
In our last publication we stated that the disturbances in the South arose from a mere contention among labourers, whether Kerry-men should intrude upon the inhabitants of the other counties of Munster, or whether by force and cruelty that loyal and laborious race should stand excluded, and we asserted that if the noblemen and gentlemen of Munster would exert themselves, they could shortly put an end to those disgraceful outrages, which, from their inactivity, have too long been permitted to take place.
Subsequent events have proved that we were right, for by letters yesterday received, it appears that in two counties (Waterford and Tipperary,) the almost single exertions of Lord Donoughmore have been sufficient to restore tranquility.
A morning paper mentions, that 'The Right Hon. Mr. Wickham having signified his intention of visiting Limerick on Saturday last, to confer with the gentlemen of the county upon the state of it, it was thought advisable to postpone the publication of some resolutions entered into on Wednesday last, until after his arrival.'
January 20.
In our last, we had the satisfaction of stating, that thro' the exertions of Lord Donoughmore, tranquility had been completely established in the counties of Waterford and Tipperary. We have now the further satisfaction of adding, that his Lordship's spirited example has excited an emulation among the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the county of Limerick to pursue a similar conduct, and that there remains no doubt, but their country will soon experience the same tranquility and obedience to the laws, which at present reign in the counties where his Lordship's exertions have been so successful.
PHILADELPHIA, March 19.
Capt. Dolby of the Little Robert , arrived here yesterday morning from Malaga, says, that while at Malaga he was informed by the American Consul, that the Dey of Algiers had declared war against France.
Capt. D. is the bearer of dispatches from the American Consul, and was charged, in case of putting into any other port than that of his destination, to use the utmost exertion in forwarding them to the Seat of Government. From which we conclude they are of an important nature.
Arrived, Schooner Ann and Mary , Powers, Cape Francois; Little Robert , Dolby, Malaga; British Queen , Hadfield, St. Johns.
Cleared, brig Mercury , Gardner, St. Croix; Schooner Favorite , Cotterill, N. York.
Capt. Dolby, of the sch'r Little Robert left at Malaga, on the 2d Feb. Ship Enterprise , Barnet, N. York; brig Lydia , Walderborough; brig Eliza , Ellis, Philadelphia; brig Echo , Gilmore, Boston, from Philadelphia; sch. —, of R. Island, from Charleston.
Capt. Dolby, spoke on the 7th March in lat. 24, 52, N. long 65, 30, W. sch'r Hiram , Ames of New York, 15 day from Buxbury, for St. Croix.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22.
The ship Fame , captain Clark, was advertised in a Liverpool paper of the 27th of January for this port, to sail in a few days.
From Guadalupe, Feb. 18.
By letters received in town from Guadalupe we learn that Jerome Bonaparte youngest Brother of the First Consul had arrived there. Phil. Pap.
It has long been an important object with the United States to obtain a peace regulation in Portugal admitting our flour into its markets. We have now the pleasure of publishing official information of such regulations on the subject, for which, it is believed that much credit is due to the judicious representations and strenuous exertions of Mr. Jarvis, the American Consul at Lisbon.
It is understood that a small duty is laid on flour; but the difference between that & the tax on wheat in the corn market is computed at 30 cents only more on a barrel of flour than is paid on five bushels of wheat. (Nat. Intel.)
Having carried to the august presence of the Prince Regent, my master, the last office that you directed to me, relative to the introduction of flour coming from the ports of the U. States of America; and H. R. H. wishing to facilitate as much as can be compatible with the protection with which we promote the culture of this kingdom, and the industry of our subjects, the exportation of articles of the product of the territory of the U. S. of Amer. in the certainty that the articles of the production of the Portuguese territory will equally be favored by the United States of America, H. R. H. was pleased to command to expedite the necessary orders, that foreign flour may be admitted into this kingdom, paying the duty of forty reis per alquier; which I have the honor to participate to you for your intelligence, and that you may make from this communication the use that you think convenient. God guard you. Palace of Samora, 7th February, 1803.
Your very assured servant,
(Signed)
D. Joao de Almeida de Mello de Castro. Mr. W. Jarvis.
The following is the official order, removing the late severe quarantine regulations imposed in Portugal.
D. Joao de Almeida de Mello de Castro, offers his compliments to Mr. William Jarvis, and has the satisfaction to communicate to him, that in consequence of the news received by this Court, his Royal Highness the Prince Regent his Master, was pleased to direct the expediting the necessary orders, that all vessels that may arrive from the ports of the U. States of America, should be immediately admitted to traffic; and a free entry of all the articles they may bring on board; if not any signs appear in their crews and in their bills of health, of any contagious disorder.
Palace of Samora, Feb. 18th, 1803.
The philosophical administration of these United States have indeed adopted a system of policy, which, for its economy, we think has been rarely equalled. When the men who compose this administration came to it, they found our commerce protected by a most respectable military force; but as 'economy' was the song of the day, the navy must be sold off, and trade suffered to protect itself, because of the vast expense. This course was adopted, the public ships were sold for about one third, or one fourth, of the sum they had actually cost, and the people agreed, that this was a most economical administration. But in one year after this saving plan was adopted it was discovered, that our 'internal commerce' could not 'protect itself,' and the government would find it economical to build what was, most economically called 'gun boats,' to save our small craft from the depredations of our enemies. Accordingly one gun boat of 16 guns, is ordered to be built at Philadelphia, another at Baltimore, another at N. York, and others somewhere else. To all this no reasonable man would have any objection; we suppose it to be most philosophical, to drop the aristocratic phrase 'vessels of war,' and substitute that of 'gun-boats.' The first is aristocratic, and sounds too much like WAR; the last is more mild, more democratic,
and perhaps more economical. But we most admire this policy, as it produces a real saving of the people's money. Who will question that economy which prompts to build a navy in one year, at a vast expense, sell it off the next at one fourth its value, and, in the third, build it up again at its original cost? (Gaz. U. S.)
FOR the last twelve months there has hardly been an arrival from Europe without notice of some new project of Bonaparte to consolidate or extend the limits of the French Empire. The smaller States, broken in spirit and torn with faction, seemed disposed to resign into the hands of the First Consul the little more than nominal power with which he has indulged them. All this is done upon systems. They are first subdued in fact by intrigue and force, left with a shadow of power to struggle amongst themselves, till exhausted in the hopeless conflict, they gladly sink into the great mass of Empire. They are made willing to become the slaves of one man for the sake of something like security from the rapine and cruelty of hundreds.
Bonaparte is to be declared Emperor of the Gauls. Such is the ambition of this modern Cæsar. Indeed, France has long been treading in the footsteps of Roman glory. The whole system of French policy is Roman. The government is completely military; the sword alone commands respect and recompence. Every Frenchman is made to feel the glory of the great nation as his own; with such sentiments, conquest, pleasure, profit and duty. Much remains to be done while England remains to be destroyed. When Bonaparte has repudiated his present wife and married the princess of Baden, sister to the Empress of Russia, Queen of Sweden, and Electress of Bavaria; when he and Alexander have carved up the Turkish Empire between them, and cut a road to India; when that man of straw, the King of Etruria, shall have been cashiered; and Holland, Switzerland, Tuscany and the Italian Republic have been marked "department;" when he reviews Spain and Portugal, and sees them submissive as ever, when he throws his eyes over the civilized world and sees seventy five millions under his control, he will not forget that England, his rival and enemy, stands independent though alone. All other objects are secondary to her downfall, and are accomplished with a view to this. "No, Sir, (says the eloquent Sheridan, speaking of Bonaparte,) instead of putting his nation apprentice to commerce he has other ideas in his head. My humble apprehension is, that though in the tablet and volume of his mind there may be some marginal note about cashiering the King of Etruria; yet that the whole text is occupied with the destruction of this country. This is the first vision that breaks upon him through the gleam of the morning, this is the last prayer at night to whatever deity he addresses it, whether to Jupiter or to Mahomet, to the Goddess of Battles or to the Goddess of Reason."
This is the question first to be settled. Bonaparte will be cautious how he links this country with England against himself, by any unprovoked aggression. When England is fallen, his work is done, this country will fall of course. But they must be taken separately. Hence we learn, from democratic authority, that France is kindly disposed towards us, and wishes to become our neighbors on the most friendly terms. All restrictions will probably be taken off, and the Dons chastised for obeying their orders. Victor's hand bills are already printed, and ready to be distributed the moment he arrives. With such a nerveless dry dock administration as we now suffer under, how small such policy be resisted.
Palladium.
There have been several arrivals lately from Cape Francois. The Ann and Mary , arrived yesterday morning, left there the 3d of March. By her we learn of the arrival of another French squadron with troops, the exact amount of which was not known. The government of the Cape was about removing to a more secure and healthy position. The blacks were daily becoming more troublesome. In the last engagement, several whites, belonging to the brigand army, were taken by the French and instantly shot. It is expected, that if the blacks on this occasion, could have got their guns to bear on the town, which they attempted, its destruction would have been inevitable.
At Tortuga, the massacre of the Whites had been almost universal.
It is believed that the Brigands are clandestinely furnished with supplies, ammunition, &c. by some members of the French army. The suspicion has been occasioned by the fact, that French cartridges, such as those brought by the troops from France, have been found, to a considerable amount, on the persons of the Brigand prisoners. Captain Powers, we are informed has one or two of these cartridges.
Upon the whole, the accounts which we have received from various quarters, represent the island as in a state of desperation and ruin. Trade is almost at a stand, and life and property are alike precarious. Phil. pap.
The trial of Mr. Robert Pierpont, as principal on an indictment for fraud against his Underwriters, in causing a vessel insured by them to be sunk, was completed in the Supreme Court now sitting in Boston, on Tuesday the 10th inst. The verdict of the jury was "guilty."
For Falmouth and a Market, THE SHIP
GEORGE and MARY, Jeremiah Lawton, Master;
Will be ready to sail in about 6 days. For Passage only, having excellent accommodations, please apply to the master on board, at Col. Hooc's wharf, or to. J. G. LADD. March 22. d6t
ABEL WILLIS Has just received, Fresh Lemons by the box, Apples by the bl. Fresh Limes, Sweet Cider by the bl. And a general Assortment of Groceries. March 22. d
T. SIMMS—has for Sale, SALT, For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars. March 22. d
Dr. FENDALL, OPERATOR UPON TEETH, Is just arrived in Alexandria, and may be seen and consulted at Mr. Gadsby's tavern at any time. As the Doctor's continuance in town is uncertain, the sooner applications are made to him the better, as he is anxious to return to his residence, from which place he has been so long absent.
Dr. Fendall cures the scurvy in the gums, be it ever so inveterate, in a short time; fastens loose teeth, by making the gums grow firm up to them; renders teeth white and beautiful; prevents their decay; keeps such as are so from becoming worse, even to old age; fills up those that are hollow with gold or lead, which will not only render them useful, but prevents their aching and further decay; extracts teeth and stumps; make and fixes artificial teeth.
His Columbian Antiscorbutic Dentifrice for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c. and superior he thinks both in elegance and efficacy to any other, is still sold by the Doctor. March 22. 22w
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th of this month, a bright Mulatto Man, named STEPHEN; about 28 or 30 years of age: He is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, pleasant countenance, speaks rather slow, but very active and handy at any work; he served an apprenticeship to a weaver, is a good workman at that business, and a remarkable good hand in a brick-yard; in short, he is smart at any thing he is set about; he is very fond of spirits of any kind. I cannot describe his dress. He never ran away before, so I expect he has been enticed off by some artful villain; if it be the case, and the man can be apprehended, I will give 50 Dollars on his conviction of the theft.
ROBERT BOGGESS.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring said fellow at their peril, as in that case they may expect to be prosecuted. Fairfax County. March 22. d
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Thomas Cave, of Dumfries, deceased, are requested to bring them for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the executrix, it being her anxious wish to close all the accounts.
MARY ANN CAVE.
Alex. March 18. eogt

FOR SALE,  A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d  Just received and for Sale by  JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF  FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
R. & J. GRAY Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King street, (Price 25 cents.)  AN ADDRESS  To the Government of the United States, ON THE  Cession of Louisiana, To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards: Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State. March 10. d
Just Received, A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT  VENISON HAMS, For sale by  T. SIMMS. March 12. d
A. WILLIS Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Cranberries and Shelbark Nuts, which he offers for sale at his store on Price street. March 9. d
CLOVER SEED, Warranted of the last crop.  Just received and for Sale by the Subscribers. A few tierces of fresh CLOVER SEED.  RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 28. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by  SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents.)  PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19. d  Fifty Barrels IAK, Just received and for Sale by  WM. HARTSHORNE. March 16. d
Notice. ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same.  THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. A L S O,  To LEASE or RENT, (Upon moderate terms.) Two or three good Fisheries, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, between Alexandria and Broad Creek. Apply as above, or to Benjamin Dulany, Esq. Bellemont, near the premises. Feb. 18. eo
Ferry. The subscribers beg leave once more to inform the Public, that they have provided good and sufficient BOATS, for the purpose of conveying both men and horses from their FERRY, as established by law, from Alexandria to Old Point, to the Commissioner's Wharf, City of Washington. They hope to meet with encouragement, as it has been a very expensive undertaking; they pledge their words that the public shall meet with no delay, weather permitting.  W. H. WASHINGTON,  PHILIP ALEXANDER.
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
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co. Have just received, and offer for Sale, at their store on the corner of Prince and Water streets, A general assortment of ladies, gentlemen, miss's, boys and childrens'  SHOES, of almost every description; large coarse shoes and boots for fishermen. Also, Geneva in pipes, N. E. Rum in bbls. Mackerel in do. No. 1 & 2 Beef and Pork, (Boston Inspection,) Mould and dipp'd Candles, A few doz. Sitters and Sugar boxes, N. E. Plank, Fresh Rhode Island Lime, James River manufactured Tobacco in kegs, James River Coal, suitable for Smith's work,  Also, on board the Sloop Hannah, at Harper's Wharf, A cargo of coarse SALT, suitable for the fishery. Any gentleman wishing to purchase, will find an allowance by taking it from on board. Cash given for Indian Corn. March 4. eo
For Sale, The following valuable Water and other LOTS, situate in the town of Alexandria, viz. No. 1—A highly valuable water Lot and wharf, situate on the east side of Union street, at the distance of ninety feet, or thereabouts, south of Prince street, extending in front forward on Union street forty four feet eight inches, and of that breadth eastward into Potomac river; bounded north by the stores and other buildings on lot now, or late belonging to Shreve and Lawrason, and on the south by a lot, late of Mark Alexander, now of Wm. Harper. The said lot has upon its south line a stone store house, built on this and the lot adjoining, and the wharf extends along its whole front on the river. No. 2—A Lot opposite to the foregoing, situate on the west side of Union street, and extending westward to Water street of the breadth of forty four feet eight inches. This lot has a valuable front on both said streets and Water street; has a frame dwelling house erected upon it. This property will be sold altogether, or the two lots separately, or the front on each street will be divided into distinct lots of 22 feet 4 inches each, as may suit purchasers. On payment of part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be given for the residue, on approved security. A plan of the Lots will be shewn, the terms made known by Acquilla and Edmunds, in Alexandria, or by the subscribers in Philadelphia.  JOSHUA & THOS. GILPIN. March 12. eo
To Rent, And possession given on the first of next month, A CONVENIENT Dwelling House and Kitchen, with half an acre of land well enclosed, situate on Patrick, between King and Cameron streets.—Apply to  ELISHA JANNEY. March 3. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, JUN. Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets. 1700 bushels CADIZ SALT, Fine quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Pepper and Coffee, Boxes fresh Raisins. Cherry, Mangas, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcarolla Brandy, Ysin Skin, and Suchong Teas, Bales India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes, China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs, Moulin and dipp Candles, Red Seal Leather. A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17 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
For Falmouth & a Market, The American Ship  GEORGE & MARY, expected here to receive a cargo of Tobacco in a few days. The usual advances will be made on consignments by this ship to Thomas Midleton and Co. London; but early application must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged.  R. T. HOOE & Co. Who have just received from Madeira, by the ship Courier , via Norfolk, A few pipes London particular WINE, which they will sell at a low price. They have also on hand, Dry Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Raisins in jars and boxes, Almonds in bags, and London Porter in asks. Jan. 27. eo
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER, Have for Sale, 14 Hhds. first quality, Mucavado Sugar, do. 25 Bds. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bushels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Fides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine, And a general assortment of  GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo
Public Sale of India Goods Will be sold, at 11 o'clock, on Wednesday the 30 inst. at the warehouse of Messrs. Ro. Cilm & Sons, on Second street, (Baltimore,) 300 Bales  Bengal Piece GOODS, being the remainder of the Cargo of the ship Louisa , from Calcutta, consisting of Berboom Gurrahs, Manapour do. Catoah do. Salgatche do. Guzeenas, Janna Coffas, Tulapore do. Sa-guzzes, Mamoudies, Tandah do. Jalapore do. Judgee Battras, Burron do. Panna do. Printed Calicoes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, A liberal Credit will be given and the terms made known on the day of sale.  LEMMON & CAMPBELL, Auctioneers. Baltimore, March 17. 6t
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 Locketts, Rings, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pear 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 Epaulettes; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Pearls, 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. dzioctf.
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. I will now certainly take place on Thursday the seventeenth of April next, at the town of Leesburg, and on the same terms formerly advertised. LANDON CARTER, JUN. } Ex'rs. THOMAS L. LEE, } Jan. 24. 22w 18t
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 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley adjoining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmith's shop suitable for a coachmaker.  JOHN T. BROOKS. March 17.
FOR SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooke's. There is on hand 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 flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to  WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
ADVERTISEMENT. On THURSDAY the twenty first day of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale on the premises, in the Town of Alexandria, the following parcels of
LAND, late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his will for the payment of his debts, to wit: One parcel of Land lying up on the east side of Union street & to the northward of Wilkes street, fronting seventy eight feet upon Union street and extending about two hundred feet into the river, having an alley of twenty feet running the whole depth; upon it is erected a frame watch house; the ground is subject to an annual rent of 9l. 17s. 6d. It will be sold altogether or divided to accommodate purchasers. One half of a brewery, with all the implements and utensils necessary for carrying on the business upon a large scale, and a parcel of ground appertaining to it, fronting about forty feet upon Water street. The whole of the brewery and ground is now under a demise, at a rent of six hundred dollars per annum. A piece of ground immediately joining on the brewery, and fronting about forty feet on Water street, and extending one hundred and fifty feet on a twenty feet alley. A piece of ground fronting on Wolfe and St. Asaph's streets. This will be laid off into convenient lots. A piece of ground lying upon the south side of King street, extending 62 feet to a twelve feet alley; in the front is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and upon the alley a two story frame warehouse. A piece of ground lying upon Union and Wolfe streets, extending with Wolfe sixty two feet and an half, with Union about 120 feet. Upon this there are erected a large distillery, warehouse and computing room. The improvements were calculated for carrying on that business upon an extensive scale; there are three stills in it. Not having been occupied for some time past, the property is something out of repair. The ground is subject to an annual rent of 131l. 18s. 6d. There will be sold at the same time, a small tract of land contiguous to the town containing 37 acres. This is subdivided, and will be sold in small parcels containing from 4 to 6 acres. The sale will be continued till the whole is sold. The terms of sale are one fourth of the purchase money in hand when deeds will be executed to the purchasers; one other fourth in six months after the sale; one other fourth in twelve months, and the remaining fourth in eighteen months, for securing these payments a deed of trust will be required upon the property conveyed from each purchaser for his part.  THOS. A. DIGGES,  JAMES KEITH, Executors of John Fitzgerald. March 7. eo
WM. D. ROSS Has just received and offers for Sale, one door below Hamilton and Green's, and opposite Ricketts, Newton and Co. 10 bds. 1st and 2d quality Sugar, 20 bds. 1st and 2d quality do. a few bds.  W. India Rum, And a general Assortment of  Groceries, which will be sold low for cash, or at a short credit. March 14. 22w 2w
JOHN M'KINNY Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms, 10 tons well assorted Bar Iron, Sugar in hds and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Coffee, Herring, &c. &c. Jan. 7. 12w 18t Cash given for rags. PRINTED DAILY BY  S. SNOWDEN.