Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-30 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On TUESDAY, 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, Cassimeres, Kerseys, 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. May 28.
Public Vendue.
On WEDNESDAY, 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 } in boxes, 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, Elasticos, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Plaitillas, Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 27.
WAS LOST,
On the road between Round Hill and Col. Charles Little's, on the sit of this present inst. a small BUNDLE of PAPERS, amongst which was a Tobacco Note on Colchester Warehouse, marked and numbered as follows: viz. COL. No. 16, 1103, 103, 1000, issued in the subscriber's name, and signed Coulter and Bayley. Also, one Bond from Henson Williams and Thomas Davis for fifteen pounds due me last Christmas, and one note from David Davis to me, due at the same time for fifteen dollars, with sundry other papers of no value to any other person but myself, together with an Eagle in gold. Whoever has found the same, and will deliver them to me, near Colchester, shall be welcome to the cash above-mentioned.
WILLIAM TRIPLETT. May 26. 3w
For PHILADELPHIA, The SLOOP HILAND, JOHN HAND, Master: An excellent vessel, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to DANL. M'CLEAN. May 28. d
For CHARLESTON, (SOUTH-CAROLINA,) The new, fast sailing Schooner Young Lyon, FIELDER LUCKETT, Master: Will sail in all next week, has good accommodations for passengers. For passage only apply to the master on board, or to DANIEL M'CLEAN. May 26. d
For LIVERPOOL, The fine, fast sailing (Philadelphia built) Ship United States, Captain O. P. FINLEY; has nearly all her cargo ready to go on board, and will be despatched in 7 days. For Freight, of a few hundred barrels, or Passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. N. B. This ship is intended as a regular trader to Liverpool, and is expected to return very early in the autumn. May 26. d
For Sale or Charter, The Brig FOX, One hundred and twenty tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. Who has for sale, About 30,000 feet inch and two inch plank, and a few barrels seed Potatoes. May 23. d
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Straights. Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHORNE. N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hhds tobacco. May 9. d
THE SUBSCRIBER Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and Gardner's, Union Street, The following Articles: RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines, Loaf and brown Sugar, Best green Coffee, Chocolate, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, Tamarins, fresh Rice, Muscadel Raisins by the box, Fresh Figs, China Oranges, Lemons and Limes, Rhode Island Cheese, Mens' Shoes of an excellent quality, Salmon in kegs, Fine Rhode Island Potatoes, Cavendish's Tobacco, Best Havannah Segars, Shad and Herrings by the bl. Good firkin Butter, Soap and Candles, and a general assortment GLASS and CROCKERY WARE. Just received one hhd. FRESH LEMON JUICE, which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity. ABEL WILLIS. May 19. d
Randolph Mott RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends, and the public generally, he still continues to keep tavern in that noted house, corner of King & Royal streets, sign of the SPREAD EAGLE. He returns his thanks to his friends for their custom, and flatters himself from his attention to merit a continuance of their favors, as he is determined to use every exertion to please. May 7. eo
Just Published, By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King street, THEODORE CYPHON: OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered. Also, The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents. April 21. d
For Sale, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Irons, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Ship Stuff, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 5th Mo. 20. d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship William and John, from London, A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegantly assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 6. dim
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, 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. d
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince street, opposite Col. Hooe'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 stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty trels fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hhds. & bds. Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL. They have on hand, 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaster, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. eo2w
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool, DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool: Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jaconet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeanneis, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankenees, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marceilles, Waistcoating, sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS, In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
Just Received, And for Sale at the Subscriber's Store, in Union Street, A parcel of excellent Jamaica ORANGES & LIMES, by the barrel. Whoever wishes to have the worth of their money will please to turn the corner. ABEL WILLIS. May 24. d
HARDWARE, &c. BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment. Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th d
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States, Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE. A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d

Sale at Auction, WITHOUT RESERVE.
On Wednesday, the 1st day of June next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises,
A two story FRAME HOUSE and LOT, Adjoining the house of Mr. Abercrombie; 30 feet front on Prince Street and 100 feet deep to an alley of 15 feet. The terms of sale will be liberal, and made known on the day of sale.
T. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
May 19. eo
Public Sale.
Will be added to the Sales at Vendue, on Tuesday next,
1 trunk containing tamboured and cambric muslins, silk stockings, and suspenders,
1 trunk containing Chintzs, Calicoes and Marceilles,
3 trunks of Millinets,
1 case of Ribbons and Bobbins,
1 do. of Tapes,
1 do. of Checks,
1 bale of blue Gorrags,
A few boxes of HATS, well assorted.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 28.
Public Sale.
To be Sold, on Thursday the 2d of June next,
A valuable Water Lot,
Situated on the upper corner of Keith's wharf, 50 feet 4 inches front on the water and extending back about one hundred and twenty feet, to a fifty feet street called Gibbon Street. This wharf has been lately logged and filled up, and now in complete repair.
Also,
Three Lots on Water street, between the dwelling houses of Thomas Vowell and Samuel Harper; 77 feet front and extending back one hundred and twenty three feet five inches. On one of these lots there is erected a one story frame house, twenty feet front and sixteen feet back, with a kitchen, now in the occupancy of Mr. Myers at 15 pounds per ann. The whole in fee simple and the title indisputable. Conditions to be made known at the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
The sale of this property has been postponed to the day abovementioned, in consequence of the present unfavorable weather.
May 25.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday, 4th June, Will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving approved negotiable notes,
The three story
BRICK HOUSE & LOT,
In fee simple,
Situate upon the north side of Prince Street, and east side of Washington Street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
"Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with Washington Street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince Street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince Street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 76 feet to Prince Street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet."
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 13
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each.
May 5. d
For Sale,
A handsome FORTE PIANO. Apply to THOS. PATTEN.
May 24.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
IMPORTANT.
LONDON, (Sunday morning) April 24. Two o'clock.
A long article under the head of Malta, in the Moniteur of the 18th, arrived in town last night, contains an account of the correspondence between Bussy, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Grand Master, and his Excellency Sir Alexander Ball, the British governor, which is the same in substance as that already given to the public.
The French Minister interfered, at the desire of M. de Bussy, and wrote to Commodore Ball a long letter, which concludes by asserting that a refusal to evacuate the Island, was a manifest violation of the Treaty of Peace; that if his Britannic Majesty did not disapprove of the conduct of Commodore Ball, the First Consul would feel himself bound to appeal to the tribunal of Europe, where he would find as many allies as there were friends to peace. French 5 per cent 52f. 85c.
MALTA.
[From the Moniteur.]
Paris, April 7.
In virtue of an agreement made between the great Powers interested in the Order of Malta, and consented to by his Britannic Majesty, on the 8th June, 1802, the nomination of the Grand Master of Malta, was referred for this time, to the Holy See, or the Priors of the Order. The Holy Father, and the Priors acceded to this arrangement.
His Holiness in consequence, nominated, on the 10th of February, 1803, as Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, M. Baillie de Thomacy, who accepted his nomination.
The new Grand Master thought it necessary to dispatch to Malta, the Commander Bussy, whom he appointed to that effect his Plenipotentiary and Lieutenant. The Knight arrived in the Island the 28th Feb. The following documents will show what has hitherto been the result of his mission.
"Sir,
"I had this morning, the honour to state to your Excellency the object of the mission which his most eminent Highness the Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem has charged me to fulfil at Malta.
"To this statement your Excellency replied, that you had no order to cause the island of Malta to be evacuated by the English Garrison and gave me to understand, that it would be better for the Grand Master not to repair thither.
"After having reflected upon this answer of your Excellency, I was of opinion not only that it was not so satisfactory as his most eminent Highness had reason to expect, but also that it required a farther explanation.
"As the answer of your excellency seemed to contain a refusal to surrender the island of Malta to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, conformably to the 10th Article of the Treaty of Amiens; and that such violation of the Treaty of Peace may have the most important, I would even say, the most fatal consequences as to the repose of Europe. I cannot rest satisfied with the verbal answer which your Excellency has been pleased to give me; and I should betray the confidence of the Grand Master, as well as the duty and the dignity belonging to the character with which he has invested me, did I not request you, Sir, to state, in an explicit and authentic manner, the grounds of so unexpected a refusal.
"I have, therefore, the honour to remind your Excellency, that conformably to the fourth paragraph of the 13th Article of the Treaty of Amiens, the forces of his Britannic Majesty were to evacuate the island and its dependencies in three months after the ratifications being exchanged, or sooner, if possible.
This period has long expired. The treaty adds, "that the island shall be given up to the Order in its present state, provided the Grand Master or Commissioners fully authorized according to the statutes of the Order, shall be in the said island, to take possession of it, and that the force to be furnished by his Sicilian Majesty shall have arrived therein."
This force has likewise long since arrived. There then remained only one condition to be performed, that of the
presence of the Grand Master or his commissioners, to take possession of it. I have the honor to observe to your Excellency, that this condition has just been accomplished by the very act of my arrival in this island. His most eminent Highness, the Grand Master, has condescended to confer upon me the character of his Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to come in his name to "treat, conduct, finish, accomplish and concert with the English and French Plenipotentiaries, and also with the existing English government of the island, all the articles relative to the return of the Order to Malta, and particularly what may have for their object the debarkation and entrance of the Order into the island, with the surrender of the island, &c." Such are the terms of the full powers of which I have the honor to send your Excellency the annexed copy.
"According to the tenor of these full powers, and the accomplishment of the different conditions stipulated by the treaty of Amiens, for the surrender of the island of Malta to the order of St. John of Jerusalem, I formally demand of your Excellency the execution of the tenth article, sect. 4, of the said treaty, and I request you will, upon this point, give me a categorical answer.
"I entreat your Excellency will be pleased to accept the assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed)
BUSY."
ANSWER
Of the Minister of England to the commander, M. Bussy.
Malta, March 2, 1803.
"Sir
"I have just received the letter your Excellency did me the honour to write to me yesterday, expressing the little satisfaction you derived from my verbal communication relative to the object of your mission, and requesting that I should state in writing my reasons for refusing to deliver up the government of these islands on the arrival of his Eminency the Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
"In answer, I beg leave to observe, that as some of the powers invited, in terms of the tenth article of the treaty of Amiens, to guarantee the independence of Malta, have not yet acceded to that measure, I do not think myself authorised to put an end to the government of his Britannic Majesty in this place, until I receive special instructions from my court.
"Your excellency observes that I wish to dissuade the Grand Master from coming to reside here. Your Excellency may recollect that I spoke to you, upon this subject, to the following effect:—Upon your observing that the Grand Master expected to have immediate possession of the Palace of Government in the fort of Valette, I informed you that, in the present circumstances, I could not accede to the request of his Excellency; for it is absolutely necessary that his Excellency General Valette, and myself, should continue to occupy this Palace for the official affairs of our respective departments.
"I beg, however, to remind your Excellency, that I, at the same time offered the palace of the Boschetto for the residence of the Grand Master, a situation which I conceive in every respect convenient for his Eminency, until the period when he might assume the direction of government.
"But as the palace of the Boschetto is not at present provided with furniture, I took the liberty of suggesting, that it would be more convenient to remain some time in Sicily; and the more so, as his Excellency's residence there would keep him at the distance only of a days sail from this island.
"For the rest, his eminency may be assured, that the moment I shall think myself authorised to resign the government, I shall give him due information.
"I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, your excellency's most obedient servant.
(Signed)
ALEX. BALL."
FLUSHING, April 5.
LIBERTY. EQUALITY.
Extract from the register of the deliberations of the Consuls of the Republic.
PARIS 10 of Germinal,
11th Year of the Republic.
Bonaparte First Consul of the Republic, decrees:
Art. 1. The town of Flushing is placed in a state of Seige, under the command
of the General of Brigade Monnet, who for this purpose is invested with all the necessary powers, and who will correspond directly with the Minister at War.
Art. 2. The minister at War is charged with the execution of the present decree.
The First Consul.
BONAPARTE.
The secretary of state,
(Signed) HUGES B. MARET.
The Minister at War,
(Signed) ALEX. BETHIER.
A True copy, the commandant-General of the town of Flushing and Isle of Walcheron,
(Signed)
MONET.
We expect to day or to-morrow three hundred and eighty Cavalry, and two companies of artillery, which it is said, will be distributed in the towns of Flushing, Middleburg, and Veere.
ROTTERDAM, April 12.
By an express order from the First Consul, the Louisiana expedition is definitely suspended. The French General began the day before yesterday to debark the troops that were on board the vessels; they will proceed, with the other troops newly arrived in this Republic, to different destinations both on the frontiers and elsewhere. In several of our towns among others, at Nimeguen and Grave, their entrance was at first opposed by the Commandants of the Dutch Garrisons; but after an ulterior explanation, these Commandants thought fit to yield to necessity and force. Persons of good information of what is passing, and who have access to all the principal functionaries of the Government, state, as a matter of certainty, that among the 12 Members of the Government, there is a party which has absolutely protested against this measure of France; in consequence of which the French troops have, in such great numbers, entered our territory. The majority has, however, judged that protestation to be, in our present circumstances, impolitic.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, MAY 30.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
To the PORT FOLIO, a literary Paper published in Philadelphia, are received by the Editor of this Paper. The terms are Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
The United States frigate Constitution, now lying in Boston harbour, is ordered to be fitted for sea immediately. She will be commanded by Captain Preble.
A maritime expedition is fitting out at Petersburg in Russia, at the expence of a company of American merchants, and it is to proceed from the Cape of Good Hope to Kamchatka. It has for its object to establish an exchange between the productions of Siberia and those of China.
Extract of a letter from a merchant at Havre to his correspondent in N. York dated April 9th,
"Colonel MUNRO is arrived here, and has been received by the civil and military authorities in the most distinguished manner. He sets out for Paris to-morrow morning."
Extract of another letter, dated April 10.
"I had the pleasure to write you by the South Carolina, which sailed from hence some days since. By that letter you would perceive we were under great apprehensions of War with England. The preparations still making justify a continuance of these apprehensions; and, as the two Governments preserve the most profound secrecy on the pending negotiations, it is impossible to say what will be the result. Mr. MUNRO arrived here yesterday."
THE advocates of the ruling faction still dwell upon the subject of a pretended waste of money by the federal administrations: and have bro't again and again into view amongst their other charges to support the slanderous position, the expence incurred in removing the public offices, &c. from Philadelphia to the City of Wash-

The removal every one knows was authorised by law—every one must be sensible that Congress, in enacting the law, contemplated a remuneration of the expenses incidental to the measure. But the economical disinterested democrats, should undoubtedly wish to impress on the minds of the people a belief, that the expense of removing the seat of government, ought to be paid by the public officers from their own pockets. A judicious and proper economy in the expenditure of the treasury of the nation, should be advocated by every honest man: but when necessary expenses are charged to a waste of public money, it can be only attributed to the same baseness which has stimulated to the propagation of hundreds of other slanders, for the purpose of depriving the people of their confidence in men to whose measures America is in a great degree indebted for her present prosperity—and for exalting the leaders of the present predominant party to office.
Instead of accusing the federal administration with a pretended waste of the public money, the anti-federal agents would have exhibited a greater regard to truth, had they stated the waste which has been witnessed since the unfortunate introduction of our present rulers to power. According to the confessions of some of their own party, not less than 30,000 dollars were expended in the repair of the Bateau, from whom she was captured, at the period when the cruizers of that nation were making depredations upon our commerce—and no law existed authorizing this waste of the public money.
It is stated that had Mr. Jefferson been President, and had Mr. Gallatin presided over the Treasury, at the time of the removal of the seat of government, upwards of 30,000 dollars would have been saved by the United States. While we do not admit that there is a shadow of truth in this assertion, it may be asked whether the democrats, calculating that such a saving might have been made, mean to justify, in consequence, the waste of that sum in repairing the Bateau? If so, the balance will remain against them, to a very considerable amount. It has been clearly demonstrated, according to the statements made in Congress, that the United States suffered a loss of 119,000 dollars in the sale of the Bank stock independent of the impolicy of depriving the nation of so profitable a species of property as it possessed in the said stock. A national ship was hired to transport a man to France with the treaty, at an expence of thousands, while we had a minister there, to whom the treaty might have been transmitted, without any expense.
These are some of the items which would have afforded a much better text for declamation about the waste of public money, than the necessary expence of removing the seat of government from Philadelphia to Washington. But real subjects of complaint, which justly attract censure to their own party, are never noticed by the advocates of the present administration—to endeavor to degrade the characters of those who formerly filled the offices of government with credit to themselves, and honor to the country, is one of the primary objects—in pursuing which, candor, firmness and truth, are seldom found in their company.
[Charleston Courier.]
During the last session of Congress, Mr. —, waited on a certain Great man one morning, and asked the favour of a few minutes interview. As soon as they were alone, he observed to the great man, that a certain slander had been industriously circulated respecting him. (Mr. —) which was of that nature, that a single expression from him, (the Great man,) would at once arrest it in its progress; Mr. —, therefore had called on him merely to ask him to declare whether he believed there was any truth in the story as reported, or not? for it would be quite sufficient for every purpose, to have it laid, that he had openly declared himself satisfied of its falsehood. The following dialogue is said to have ensued:
Great Man. "Why Mr. —, I would not have believed this of you." Mr. —. "Sir, that is not an answer to my question: do you, or do you not believe it?" Great Man. "Why Sir, I do assure you I never could have believed it." Mr. —. "Your E——y must by this time be fully sensible that the public prints of our country have arrived at such a state of extreme licentiousness, that no
character, however great can escape. Great man," 'Tis too true Sir; I have myself experienced the truth of your remark."
Mr. —, "Yes Sir, they have not spared you. They have, as your E——y well knows, charged you not only with misbehaviour in office, but have scrutinized into the private actions of your life, and endeavoured to fix on you the most disgraceful amours, of a complexion indeed too coarse and indecent to name [The Great Man took up the poker and stirred the fire;] and Sir permit me to say I could not have believed it; [The poker flew about the grate briskly;] They have too Sir, as your E——y well knows, even gone beyond this, and charged you with a breach of confidence the most flagitious, with treachery the most shocking towards your intimate friend—in short, with the detestable crime of attempting to debauch the wife of his bosom. But, Sir, I have no hesitation in declaring to you, I never could have believed it—[The poker was driven through the grate with ten fold vehemence]—and so, Sir, I have to wish you a good morning."
This anecdote is substantially correct: we leave it to the reader to judge what must have been the sensations of a certain Great Man.
[N. Y. Ev. Post.]
Speech of a Taylor A few evenings since to his brethren of the bodkin.
"Now my boys, is the time to prove that we are men and more than men; BONAPARTE wishes to tear asunder the peace that was so slightly based together, and from all accounts, he appears to be as stiff as buckram on the occasion, but we'll take his measure, and thrash his doublet. Who is so fit to be a soldier as a TAYLOR!! Our yard will serve for a ramrod; our needle will pick the touchhole; our thimble will serve for a measure; our parchment will head the sounding drum; and, if any should be promoted to the rank of an Officer, the goose will shine as a gorget on his breast; so that instead of NINE TAYLORS making a MAN, we'll convince the world that NINE FRENCHMEN will scarcely make a BRITISH TAYLOR.
Lon. Pap.
EPIGRAM, Observe fair Celia, all in all, Mild, beautiful, and young; 'Tis true, but then her mouth's so small, It cannot hold her tongue!
Port Folio.
FROM THE PATRIOT. PARODY. 'TWAS at the Feast at Washington, For power, by fraud and lying won, By great PHILOSOPHY's exalted son. Aloft in dazzling state The potent hero sat, On his quadrennial throne; His valorous peers were plac'd around, Hoping some vacant office found, That ev'ry minion might be crown'd; The fragrant Sarah by his side, Of force and inclination tried, Sat tempting as a Nubian bride: Matchless, matchless, matchless pair! None but a philosopher, None but a philosopher, None but a philosopher hath merit for the fair.
Arcnet, (a) placed on high, With luscious fingers touch'd the lyre, The swelling music fills the sky And sensual joys inspire. The song began above, Where footy Vulcan in the realm of Jove; At his own furnace heat his blood; With quenchless passion for a mortal dame, Down from the upper realms he came, And to the old dominion strode; Not long he sought fair Nerea's (b) breast;
'Twas not the object of his haste * * * * * Huzza, huzza, they shout around, Our potent Chief's superior found, To all, who was on Venus' ground. The leader felt the privilege of station, Felt the resistless force of passion, And in the view of all below, Prepar'd immediately to show, What things Philosophers might do. Quick the master chang'd his play, To stop the rioting in open day;
(a) Voltaire, our hero's fegleman. (b) The name by which our hero's mother is known to the muse.
He sung JOHN ADAMS wife and good, By merit once promoted, And how the mod in fickle mood Their Adams had devoted. He sung a Chief in former times, Who ruled Virginia's happy climes, With philosophic sway, When Tarleton, with terrific band, Spreading destruction o'er the land, Toward Charlottesville held his way.
The patriot Chief, to avoid impending fate, Tore of the dazzling robes of state, (c) And fled a devious course course by day night,
Till Carter's (d) friendly mountain blest his fight. The chieftain heard with wild dismay, The dangers of that dreadful day, And calling fancy up in haste, Roll'd back the year which long had past;
He saw renew'd the scenes of woe, The field where cruel Tarleton stood, The savage lurking in the wood; In ever breeze he fear'd a foe. O whether, whether shall we run? How the winged pursuer shun? With Allegany's top between, Will our lurking place be seen? He spoke—a sudden chill Ran through his veins, his pulse was still, And failing was his breath;
In aid, his swift attendants came, Call'd back the justice expiring flame, And snatch'd him from the jaws of death. The praise of whiskey, then the sweet mu- sician sung,
Whiskey pungent, clear and strong, Whiskey is a Demo's pleasure, Whiskey is a country's treasure, Honest friend of liberty Rich the treasure, Sweet the pleasure, Sweet is drink from taxes free
Whiskey! they cried with loud acclaim, And the joyous liquor came. See it sparkle in the bowl, Feel it ardent on the tongue. How it fortifies the soul! With vigor how the nerves are strung! They talk'd and quaff'd, till day was fled, When the faithful Sarah led Her mellow'd compeer to the well known bed.
Once where the wild Potomac rolls his ample waves, Liv'd WASHINGTON, his country's pride, Moral, magnanimous and brave: Whole deeds secur'd him an unrival'd fame,
Without a son, To emulate what he had done, And bear to other times his venerated name. At last the Sage of Monticello Arose to power, and strange to tell, Drew from his philosophic store A system new of moral ties; Whence came a progeny of various dies, Of Albion, Afric and Misfortune. Let Washington then yield the prize, Or be their claims in equal balance laid;
That, mounted heirless to the skies, This, has of every shade.—
(c) The hero resigned the office of go- vernor.
(d) Where the flying hero hid.
HORSE SHOEING, Agreeably to the Veterinarian Society, By Thomas Fuller, On Prospect Hill, near the 2d gate lead- ing to Shuter's Hill House, the pro- perty of Benjamin Dulany.
ALSO, All kind of Blacksmiths' work done immediately on application, on eco- nomical terms for Cash—(The order of the day.) Those that have riding horses may have them shod with broad Shoes, Spring Heels, proper for riding over pave- ment, and every kind of Shoes fit for the service that the Horse is to perform.— Shoes are made and ready to put on.
N. B. Common Shoes at 5/ the set; the best Hunters at 6/ the set; the mis- sive must come with the Horse, that is to say, the money, in plain English, for all work done by THOMAS FULLER. May 28. d6t.
Irish Linens. A small invoice of Irish Linens assort- ed, imported in the ship United States, from Liverpool, and for sale by Wm. LADD. May 10. eo4w
Public Salt.
On Friday the 3d of June, will be sold on the premises, A two story Frame House on Cameron street, westward of the Church. A one story ditto on Alfred street, near the above—and
About 200 feet front of vacant Lots, on the above streets, together with all the ground rents payable on the remain- der of an acre of ground of which the above forms a part.
T. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday next will be sold, without Re- serve, at the Vendue Store, the following
VALUABLE FURNITURE, 4 Mahogany and common Bed Steals, 1 do. side Board, 1 do. Dining Table with ends, 1 do. Tea Table. 1 do. Book Case, 2 do Bureaus, 18 do. Chairs with cushings and covers, 1 do. Knife Case, Looking Glasses, 1 Globe, 3 Feather Beds, 5 Matrasses, Bed and Window Curtains, 2 Elegant paintings of the Great Falls of Niagara, 1 Large Copper Kettle, 4 pair neat Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, Fenders, &c. 1 Wheat Fan, &c. &c.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. May 30.
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH
Have just received and for Sale. 15,000 lbs. green Coffee in bags and tierces, 30 chests fresh Teas, assorted, 15 hhds. Jamaica and other Spirits, 30 bks. Whiskey, 40 boxes Spanish Segars, 40 do. Window Glass, 25 crates empty Porter Bottles.
Also, Madeira, } Wines, Sherry, } Tenneriffe and } Malaga } Loaf and brown Sugar, Chocolate, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Indigo, Fig Blue, Madder, Copperas, Candles, White and brown Soap in boxes, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Powder and Shot, Dixon's and Durham's Mustard, Stone Ware, &c. &c. &c. May 30. 2aw4w
Just Received, A quantity of fresh Oranges and Lemons, and some excellent Seed Potatoes, of a new kind, commonly called Pinkeyed, for sale by J. DYSON. May 30. d
One Cent Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about the middle of the month May, an apprentice boy, 18 years of age, named James Simmons. The above reward will be paid for ap- prehending him and delivering him to his master. GEO. COLEMAN, Master of the Schooner Sparrow. May 30. 1aw3w
For Sale, On a liberal Credit, or Lease for a term of years, That elegant Brick Building in King street, adjoining the premises of Col. Gilpin. Possession may be had the 10th of June. J. SWIFT. May 30. eo3t
For Hire, A very valuable HOUSE SERVANT, who can be highly recommended for in- dustry, skill and sobriety. For further information apply to the Printer. May 30. eo
For Sale, At my warehouse on Prince street, 20 hhds. Molasses, 100 bks. Pork—just received. Wm. HODGSON. May 14. d