Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-03-16 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , French Brandy in pipes and casks, Gin in pipes, Brandy in casks, Teneriffe and Catalonia Wines in pipes and casks, Brown sugar in hhds. and bls. Loaf and Lump Sugar in lots, Raisins and Figs in casks, Scap and Candles in boxes, James River Tobacco in kegs, Hardware in boxes assorted, Nails in kegs, Castings, &c. ALSO, One bale of Diaper Table Cloths of different sizes, One box of China Bowls, Four sets of elegant China. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER, Auctioneer.
March 14.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Rum in hhds. and bls. Scap and Candles in boxes, Chocolate in do. Raisins in do. Mens' fine Shoes, Leading Lines and Bed Cords, Some Household Furniture, Together with A variety of DRY GOODS. HENRY & THOS. MOORE, Auc'trs. March 12.
On WEDNESDAY the first of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed for sale, at the plantation whereon I now dwell, All the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Household Furniture the property of Samuel Bowling, deceased. Six months credit will be given for all sums above six pounds, giving bond with approved security; and all sums under six pounds cash must be paid.
All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them in properly proved: and all those indebted are requested to make immediate payment. MARIAM BOWLING, Adm'x. March 14. 3t
NOTICE.
All Persons having claims against the estate of the late THOMAS PORTER are requested to bring them forward on or before the first of March next, and those indebted to him are respectfully requested to make payment to SARAH PORTER, Adm'x. Jan. 1. (2)eo.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(Continued.)
Mr. Smith could not conceive how he had endeavoured unworthily to trample upon the fallen. He reflected upon no individual, nor did he know who was fallen, nor did he know the gentleman's meaning. To such persons as had been engaged in making this very improper election of furniture, he did however refer. He meant to say that if this money had been laid out upon furniture the house would have had a better appearance than at present, tho' at present he could see no deficiency. Mr. Harper's motion for 8000 dollars was called and negatived. Mr. Bayard's for 5000 shared the same fate. Mr. Harper moved 4000 which was carried in the same way, on which Mr. H. withdrew the amendment altogether. The bill was engrossed and passed its third reading during the session.
The amendments of the senate to the civil appropriation bill were taken up—the house in committee. One was to insert 1600 dollars for the services of one extra clerk in the war and one in the treasury department, to supply the deficiencies of papers, occasioned by the recent fires.—This was passed.
Mr. Platt moved to insert 11,885 dollars for additional compensation to the clerks in the executive and general post-office departments.
Mr. Leib moved to strike out of the sum so far as related to the war office. He had heard of no petition from them, and therefore supposed they were satisfied with their salaries.
Mr. Platt said, the clerks in that department were not consulted, but as they were too late, did actually send a letter to the committee, requesting to be included in the bill.
Mr. Griswold hoped, however, that their modesty would not be a bar to them, since indubitably their necessities must be the same. It should be remembered that these clerks, whilst in Philadelphia, had many opportunities of getting money by settling books, and other species of writing, after the office hours, of which they were here deprived. If therefore the salaries were but sufficient in Philadelphia, they must be inadequate here.
Mr. Leib thought that the chief clerk in the war office would have not shewed much modesty indeed if he had joined for an increase of salary, for from his present occupations he got 1700 dollars a year, which certainly must be sufficient for his services and necessities.
Mr. Gallatin was in favor of some addition being made to the salaries, although he confessed some of them had sufficient, but at present he thought it would be improper to discriminate. The salaries at present were from 1200 dollars to 600,
some few were as low as 500. These unequal divisions of salary, and the occasional surplus monies distributed at the pleasure of the secretaries, he wished to see brought upon a more equal and permanent footing, but as the period of the session would not admit of such a regulation, he thought it would be best for the ensuing year to allow a per centage of about 10 per cent. upon the present salaries. This would certainly be sufficient to meet the difference of living between this place and Philadelphia. The sum proposed was 15 per cent. upon the salaries, but 10 per cent. he thought was sufficient.
Mr. Leib withdrew his motion, on an explanation taking place.
Mr. Craik hoped the sum of 15 per cent. addition would be allowed. He believed that marketing in Philadelphia was cheaper than here, and that here expences were higher; for, from the distance the offices were from George-town, nearer than which the greatest number of the clerks could not be accommodated, they were often obliged to hire hacks, and some of them had engaged them by the year. He believed the clerks now in place were very adequate to their duty and it was a desirable thing to keep them by suitable inducements, without which the public business might remain undone, or done with less exactness.
Mr. Macon had often heard of the great danger of losing persons of talents and not getting others in the place of them, if the salary was too low, but he believed the principle was a false one. He believed there never was a vacancy but there were plenty of applicants to fill it from, and the public business never suffered from it as he had heard of. He had not found that difference of living between Georgetown and Philadelphia which some gentlemen apprehended. He rather thought that living was somewhat cheaper at Georgetown than at Philadelphia, and therefore there could be no occasion for advancing salaries from that cause. He hoped the whole of it would be negatived: He believed the government would not suffer from it.
Mr. Gallatin moved to strike out 15 per cent. and insert 10 per cent. which was carried, and the amendment agreed to. The senate afterwards notified of their concurrence in the amendment.
Motion was made to insert the assistant post-master-general, but from the suggestion that the salary of that officer was not fixed by law, it was withdrawn.
Three hundred dollars addition was made to the salary of the chief clerk of the navy department, by which that salary was made 1500 dollars, in uniformity with that of the chief clerks of the other departments.
Mr. Macon made report from the committee of claims, for the postponement of several petitions, and for the discharge of that committee. This was agreed to, and the papers returned of one of the petitioners, Joseph Hodgson, who prayed compen-
sation for the loss of his house, (the late war office) destroyed by fire whilst occupied by the government.
The house took up the amendments of the senate to the bill to erect a mausoleum to George Washington. The amendments were to strike out mausoleum , and insert monument ; to strike out 200,000, and to insert 50,000 dollars, to strike out the superintendence of the heads of the departments, and to insert John Marshall, Bushrod Washington, Tobias Lear, and John E. Howard, esquires, conforming the bill thereto.
Mr. Harper moved to amend the amendments of the senate, by retaining a system somewhat similar to that agreed upon in the house, after so mature a deliberation and discussion: he wished a tomb , to which the house had given the name mausoleum to prevail, in preference to a monument. He objected also upon a nother ground, and that was to the manner in which the expenditure of the money was to be superintended.—First, however he would move to strike out 50,000 dollars, and insert 100,000. He was not possessed of a very accurate statement of the expence of monuments, but he was certain this sum was extremely inadequate. 100,000 dollars would be barely sufficient, he believed, even to erect a monument of the second grade, such as Westminster Abbey was adorned with an hundred of, in commemoration of some brilliant action in a captain, or of some victory achieved by an admiral of a fleet. 50,000 dollars would not erect a monument of more than two figures in statuary, and surely it would not be desirable to degrade the nation by this conduct, which he could not avoid calling little, and unworthy the efforts of a great nation to carry down to posterity, the great actions of the greatest man. It mattered not to the name whom it was intended to commemorate, he would ever live upon the hearts and in the remembrance of a grateful people, but for the credit of the nation, who made the feeble attempt, he wished to avoid the censure which futurity would attach to conduct such as this, respecting such a person.
The yeas and nays were called upon striking out 50,000 dollars, to insert 100,000.
YEAS.
Messrs. Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, J Brown, Craik, Dana, F. Davenport, Dennis, Dickson, Evans, Foster, Glen, C. Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Harper, Henderson, Hill, Huger, Kittera, H. Lee, S. Lee, Mattoon, Page, Pinckney, Platt, Powell, N. Read, J. C. Smith, Sheafe, Thatcher, J. C. Thomas, L. Williams, Woods—34.
NAY S.
Messrs. Alston, Bailey, Bird, Bishop, R. Brown, Cabell, Champlin, Christie, Clay, Claiborne, J. Davenport, Davis, Dawson, Edmond, Eggleston, Fowler, Gallatin, Gregg, Hanna, Heister, Holmes, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Linn, Living-

ston, Macon, Muhlenberg, New, Nicholas, Nicholson, Randolph, Reed, Shepard, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spaight, Stanford, Stone, Sumpner, Stewart, Talliaferro, Taney, Thomson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Varnum, Wadsworth—49.
Mr. Harper then moved to strike out the names in the bill, and to insert the four heads of the executive departments. His reasons for this were grounded on the nature of the duty, and way of a constitutional kind. He considered the expenditure of any monies for a national object was an executive act , and therefore none but executive officers of the government could do it consistent with the constitution which commanded in the first section, second article, that "the executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States," and this being an executive act, it ought to be placed immediately under the control of the president of the United States.
Mr. Bayard objected to the amendment. He believed it as consistent with the constitution as many other delegations which had been made: many instances had occurred of the expenditure of public monies being entrusted to those who were not executive officers: he particularly mentioned the furnishing the capitol, and the purchase of a library. But he objected to it on account of the persons nominated being the most proper that could be. He would rather confide the business to persons of taste and integrity, than to persons whom the house did not know. It was impossible to say now what would be the qualifications of those who were not yet nominated to office, or their willingness to carry into effect this measure, which some gentlemen opposed. To do a single substantive act was not an office, or was any emolument attached to it. He could not therefore conceive how the constitutional objection could apply.
Mr. Nicholas hoped it would prevail. He was desirous of removing the responsibility which would attach to the men who would fill the executive office. He did not consider it in the light of an executive duty.
Mr. Harper did not consider it in the nature of an office, but it certainly was an executive act. He entered pretty largely into the objections he had stated; declaring at the same time that his respect for the qualifications of the gentlemen named were such as he hoped would remove any idea that he wanted confidence in their talents or integrity.
Mr. Gallatin supported the same principles. He believed the gentleman named were as fit as any who could be named; but that would not satisfy the constitutional objections. What, he asked, would be said with respect to that part wherein it was said that "no senator or representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the U. States," &c. Here no office is to be erected during the legislative powers of any person who shall be appointed to hold such office; but according to the opinion of some gentlemen any members of either house might fill the office now in question, and elect themselves to office. As to the purchase of a library which was mentioned, it was a thing especially for the use of the two houses, and therefore the officers of the two houses could as properly execute it as any other of their duties. It was not a national concern, otherwise it would have been precisely in the same situation with the present.
He wished the gentleman from South-Carolina to modify his motion so that it may be such persons as shall be appointed by the president, and then every objection will be removed, although the very same persons should be named.
Mr. Harper consented, and the motion was carried.
The question for concurring in the amendment of the senate as amended, was then before the house, against which Mr. Harper again spoke, hoping that the national gratitude and acknowledgment of the unparalleled services of a Washington, and the national thanks to Providence for having given such a patriot, would not be evinced by this parsimonious mode. He wished something to be done in some measure proportionate with the character of the man and the nation whom he was born to serve.
The question to concur, in the amendment of the senate as amended by the house, was taken and carried—yeas 45, nays 33.
The senate informed the house that they had resolved that the president of the United States be qualified in the senate chamber, where there would be provided seats for the accommodation of the members who choose to attend, and for the officers of the government.
On motion of Mr. Harper, the unfinished business; the bill respecting slaves escaped from the service of their masters, and those who knowingly harbored or employed them, was postponed for the present session. Adjourned.
FROM THE PALLADIUM.
REMARKS on the HISTORY, POETRY, &c. of the SCRIPTURES.
ALL classes of men read the scriptures for entertainment as well as instruction. The man of taste and letters finds his highest gratification in poetry, in eloquence, and in history, when he seeks it in the Scriptures. The illiterate man finds an irresistible charm in the narrations and parables which leads him again and again to peruse them. There must be something in the manner in which the Bible is written, which attracts and delights equally the peasant and the philosopher, the child and the man of genius. It is not because truths of infinite importance are taught, that the Bible is read by all descriptions of men, by infidels and wicked men; but it is because the mind is pleased with variety, with novelty, with simplicity, with grandeur, with sublimity, with striking incidents, with apt allusions, with imagery, with delicacy of sentiment, with eloquence, and pathos; and the book, which contains the most of these, will be the most read and admired. Our minds are so confined and embarrassed from their connection with our bodies, that we are unable to contemplate things long, in a pure intellectual manner. Soon wearied and exhausted, it shrinks from an employment so abstract and refined, and seeks recreation in objects of sense and imagination. Hence it is necessary, that mankind in general should be interested, before they can be instructed. That they may be interested, the imagination must be addressed, and the various emotions and passions of the mind must be excited. The emotions of wonder, of admiration, of pity, of love, fix the attention, and prepare the mind for strong and lasting impressions.
The writers of the Old Testament liv-
ed under the influence of mild and genial skies. In a rude state of society, with feelings ardent and elevated, we might naturally expect a bold and figurative style. Accordingly we find that their writings abound with imagery, and exhibit that facility of thought, and magnificence of diction almost peculiar to oriental nations. In the historical parts, we find the Deity frequently interposing in the affairs of Israel, attended with circumstances the most awful and affecting. We see his hand frequently displayed, for the relief and comfort of his chosen people, and sometimes, for the punishment of the rebellious and disobedient. Living characters are introduced as speaking and acting, which gives the history a dramatic cast, and every circumstance is seized by the writers, which makes objects distinct and impressive. That particular style of writing, which touches minute circumstances, is happily illustrated in the scriptures. The mind always finds something upon which it can rest, and is never confused in the indistinction of general epithets. A character is drawn at a single stroke, apparently when no such thing was intended; and we are made acquainted with our company without the formality of an introduction. Some circumstance is seized, which, at once, opens an entire scene, and the mind is at leisure to view the images as they rise. Every object has many relations, and is associated with many circumstances; when some of these are happily touched the rest follow, the scene enlarges, and the mind travels through it with delight. This is the perfection of description, and more instances of it occur in the Bible than in any other book. The historical parts of the scripture combine every thing which is pleasing, interesting and instructive. The imagination is addressed, the passions excited, and the understanding enlightened, without any appearance of art or design. The story of Joseph, of Gideon, of Sampson, of David and Goliath, of Elisha, and many others, are too well known to need any comments. No writer has ever yet produced narrations so simple, so natural, or so interesting. The moral and didactic parts are written in a simple, though highly figurative manner. The sentences are short and pithy, and convey the most important ideas in few words. Instruction is communicated through the medium of sensible objects. Images are assembled from nature to give force and liveliness to moral sentiments, and such are selected as "find a mirror in every mind."
Wisdom and truth come to us, veiled in the fine tissue of allegory. Every sentiment which is uttered, makes its way directly to the heart; and this is effected without any appearance of art, or any adherence to the critical rules of composition. Nothing, in the way of instruction, can be compared to the parables in the New Testament. The art of man can form nothing so simple, and natural, yet so beautiful and tender. In point of eloquence, the speech of Paul on Mars-hill, and his defence before Agrippa, are not inferior to the orations of Cicero and Demosthenes.
Critics and rhetoricians have always resorted to the scriptures, for examples in the various kinds of poetry. The poetry of Isaiah and Habbakuk is distinguished for its loftiness of conception. What but the breath of inspiration could kindle thoughts in the minds of herdsmen and vine-dressers, which to this day, remain unequalled in beauty and sublimity. Inanimate objects
not only listen, but speak and act. New scenes are continually bursting into view; the elements are invested with life; touched with reverence, and awe; "tho' the Job affords numerous passages of the sublime and beautiful, most of which have been noticed by writers on rhetorical subjects. This poem abounds with the most forcible interrogations, the most picturesque descriptions, apt allusions and bold metaphors, that can be found in any other poem, ancient or modern. Of the pastoral kind of poetry, the song of Solomon is complete in its parts, and in the highest degree tender and beautiful. Of the elegiac, are the lamentations of Jeremiah, of David for the death of Absalom, and his eulogy upon the death of Saul and Jonathan. Those in simplicity and pathos, remain without a parallel. Many of the psalms are regular odes. Of these, are the 104th, the 18th, the 97th, with many others, which, in form, are exact, and superior to the odes of Dryden and Gray.
I have made these loose remarks, merely as indices of the subject: at some future day, it may receive a critical discussion.
BOSTON, March 5.
Arrived, sch'r Washington, Lathrop, Rotterdam, 75 days—Left there, ship Holland, of Boston to sail next day; ship Rover, Rich, of do. and capt. Rich, in a barque, of do. with several others. Jan. 25, lat. 45, 66, long. 39, spoke capt. Atkins, in a sch'r. of Boston, from Virginia, for Ireland, all well. Feb. 17, lat. 41, long. 56, spoke sch'r. Polly, from Boston, for London.
March 4.
This day arrived sloop Ruby, captain Brown, 45 days from Surinam. Feb. 15, spoke a brig from Savanna for Martinique, 4 days out, belonging to New-London.
NEW-YORK, March 9.
Arrived, ship Christianburg, Cadiz; brig Betty, Corish, Teneriffe; sloops Linnet, Seely, Halifax; Polly, Calens, N. Carolina.
Captain Corish from Teneriffe, on the 20th February, in lat. 37, long. 67, spoke ship Two Brothers, of Boston, from Rotterdam, bound to Baltimore, out 71 days, all well. Captain Corish informs that on the 9th January the Betty, lying off and on at Onatavia, was boarded at night by two armed boats. The captain being on shore, they broke open his chest, and behaved very disorderly, by first firing a musket before they boarded her (the ball is now in the main-mast) and when they came on board, having met with no opposition, they broached the cargo, let out one quarter cask, and damaged a hoghead of wine. One of the men, who appeared to be an officer, drew a certificate in the log-book and signed it, Thomas Coodock, from the Lapwing. The mate and crew of the Betty are confident that the boats belonged to some British man of war.—Some of the crew declared their ship's name was the Bordelais.
PHILADELPHIA, March 11.
An accurate and respectable correspondent having favoured us with a copy of the following clause, which has lately been adopted by all the public and private Marine Insurance offices in this city, and inserted by each of them in the body of their Policies, we think it our duty to make it

public for the information of our mercantile readers:—
“Provided always, and it is hereby further agreed, That if the said assured shall have made any other assurance upon the premises aforesaid, prior in date to this policy, then the assured shall be answerable in proportion to the sums by them respectively subscribed (and not one for the other) only for so much as the amount of such prior assurance may be deficient towards full covering the premises hereby assured; such amount being understood to be the whole sum underwritten, without any deduction for the insolvency of all or any of the underwriters. And that this policy, so far as the property has been previously insured, shall be considered as null and void, to all intents and purposes; and the said assured shall return the premium upon so much of the sum by them individually assured, as they shall be by such prior assurance exonerated from.”
Arrived, ship Polly, Stutson, Boston; Brig Tartar, Clark, New-York; Sch’rs. Widowson, Wickham, Charleston; Fair Trader, Blake, Virginia; Sloop Laura, Barker, Nantucket.
Cleared, ships, Mount Vernon, De Hart, Canton; Neptune, Dandelor, Falmouth; brigs, Ruby, Anderson, Martinique; Martha, M’Kinley, Greenock; Newton, Riley, Baltimore; Sch’rs, Washington, Cheney, Liverpool; Sally, Levet, Boston; Nancy, Brown, New-York.
Sch’r Assistance, Mans, from Jaquemel, to Philadelphia, taken into Jamaica, has been cleared, vessel and cargo, after paying court charges.
The ship reported below, proves to be the Polly, from Boston.
Brig Jane, Cook, from Cape-Francois, is below, also two others, names unknown.
One of the brigs reported below, proves to be the Tartar from New-York.
NOTIFICATION.
As several single ships have lately arrived in the Elbe, direct from Smyrna and other ports in the Levant, with entire cargoes of cotton and other wares, liable to attract and retain infection, and that notwithstanding the precaution in airing, unloading and receiving them in magazines is used, yet every danger of its breaking out sooner or later is not prevented; and as on the other hand it is attended with no great inconvenience for captains of ships leaving any of the said ports, to put in at the Havens of Leghorn, or Marseilles, there to hold a regular and proper quarantine, and give air to such dangerous goods as aforesaid, and by that means all care and apprehensions on account of the health of their crew during the rest of their passage, and the dread of infection may cease, as also to render their admission with ship and cargo less difficult;—We the Burgomasters and senate of the city of Hamburg do ordain and declare to such merchants and masters of vessels, as it may concern that from this time forward no ship whatever from the Levant, will be suffered to enter the Elbe, at Cuxhaven, unless the captains, on their arrival are supplied with the requisite certificate and attestations of their having performed regular quarantine with their ship, crew and cargo, either in Leghorn, Triest or Marseilles, and given proper air to their cargo and packages.
For the attaining and execution of which purpose our Bailiff at Retzebuttel has received the most positive orders; but
the respective magistrates of lands lying on the Elbe downwards, as also the foreign governments in general, are requested by us on their sides, to act with us in the execution of this important purpose, and in behalf of it to give the necessary orders and informations to their officers, masters of vessels and merchants.
Given in the Assembly of our senate, Hamburg, 20th Sept, 1800
CHARLESTON, March 3.
Yesterday arrived, brigs Delight, Phillips, Havanna; Charleston Packet, Watson, New-York; Martin, Jacobson, Altona; Catharine Ehrenstron, Havanna; John Adams, Parrott, Tobago; Ross, Killpatrick, P. Republican; Ann Jane, Mellus, Havanna; ship Fox, Coggeshall, Havanna; barque Sea Nymph, Bott, Hamburg; Sch’r Viper, Jackson, Havanna.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, MARCH 16.
PRESIDENTIAL FESTIVAL.
On Saturday last, the President of the United States, at the invitation of the citizens of Alexandria, partook of an elegant entertainment at Gadsby’s Hotel, specially provided for the occasion; to which were invited, the Vice-President, the Heads of Departments, General Wilkinson and his Aid.
An escort of two troops of cavalry received the President on the western side of the George-Town ferry—at the vicinity of Alexandria, he was saluted by Captain Jaaney’s volunteer company of riflemen, and on his entrance into the town received the usual military salutations from Col. Deneale’s regiment of militia. A numerous levee occupied the intervening space between the time of his arrival and the hour of dining. Political distinctions, on this occasion, totally disappeared; Republicans and Federalists alike pressed forward to honor the man who was the choice of the nation, and to testify their belief in the political aphorism, that an absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority is the vital principle of republics. Order and convivial harmony preserved their entire ascendancy throughout the arrangements of the day.
The following selection of toasts were drank, and followed respectively by the discharge of cannon.
1. The administration of our government—its first character, genius, dignity and benevolence:—Its second, a mind animated by a sensibility to political honors, and regulated by an inviolable observance of republicanism, simplicity and purity.
2. Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion—political or religious.
3. The state governments—the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns—the surest bulwark against anti-republican tendencies.
4. The general government, in its constitutional vigor, the sheet-anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad.
5. Peace and honest friendship with all nations—entangling alliances with none.
6. The right of election by the people—a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution, where peaceable remedies are unprovided.
7. Absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle
of republics, from which is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism.
8. Freedom of the press and of religion—the former, the most efficient mean of diffusing information—the latter, the balm of conscience and the test of truth.
9. The trial by jury—ever to be respected as the barrier of personal freedom, but incompetent to declare the political will of the majority.
10. Public faith—when sacredly preserved, the source of stability and respect to government, and an illustrious example to private honor.
11. Agriculture, commerce as its handmaid, and manufactures.
12. Public expences—whilst economy takes from the bending shoulders of labor every unnecessary burthen, let patriotism never murmur at the demands of public exigence.
13. A well disciplined militia—our best reliance in peace—gallant and faithful auxiliaries amid the dangers of war.
14. The bright constellation of principles which guided our steps through an age of revolution, and illumines, with increased splendor, the road of reformation.
15. The memories of Washington and Franklin, whose virtues are recorded in the hearts of freemen and will forever live.
16. The people of the United States—let harmony and affection forever guide their social intercourse, without whose benign influence liberty, and even life itself, would be but dreary things.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the President of the United States. Prosperity to the town of Alexandria.
By the Vice-President. The memory of our departed chief—George Washington.
By the Secretary at War. Mrs. Washington.
By the Attorney General. The district of Columbia—may the social fire, kindled in the centre, warm the extremities of the Union.
By General Wilkinson. The first, the second, and those who follow.
By Mr. Dawson. Our sister states—let us remember, united we stand, divided we fall.
After the guests had retired.
The President of the United States—16 cheers.
The Vice-President—8 cheers.
General Dearborne.
Mr. Levi Lincoln.
General Wilkinson.
Mr. Dawson.
In the evening the Hotel was brilliantly illuminated.
A statement of the exports of the United States, from the 1st of October, 1799, to the 30th of September, 1800, has been communicated by the Secretary of the Treasury to Congress. By this statement it appears, that the whole amount of the value of the exports for one year, is estimated at seventy millions nine hundred and seventy one thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.
In the year, ending September 30, 1791, the exports for one year amounted to only 18,399,202 dollars 45 cents.
The shipments to Great Britain, for the last year, amount to 27,310,289 dollars. In 1790, they were estimated at only 7,953,418 dollars 21 cents.
In the enumeration of the articles which form the aggregate of this important document, we notice with pride the rapid in-
crease of the maritime commerce of the United States. In 1790, the amount of Coffee exported, was 962,977lbs. In 1800, 38,597,479lbs. Sugar, in 1790, amounted to 73,304lbs. In 1800, to 56,432,516. Hams and Bacon in 1790, to 295,647lbs. In 1800, to 1,173,244lbs. To these might be added many other articles, in evidence of the great increase of the national prosperity, during the short period of the late administration. May the citizens of the United States experience an equal degree of patronage and protection, in their commercial enterprises, under the present.
In the month of December last, 16 privateers were fitting out and at sea from Dunkirk and Calais: 32 from Bologne and Dieppe; 9 from St. Vallery, and 30 from Havre, Cherbourg, and St. Malo; besides innumerable row-boats. Such, it is stated, has been the encouragement afforded by the French government to the privateers, that the ships of the state are for the greater part deserted.
We understand, that the Medical Professors of the University of Pennsylvania, intend shortly to publish Theſaurus Medicus, or a collection of the best Inaugural Dissertations, which have been written by the Graduates of that Seminary.
Wanted to Charter,
TWO VESSELS, to load immediately for Greenock—one of 1500, the other not under 2000 barrels. The cargoes are ready.
ALEX. HENDERSON & Co. Merchants’ Wharf, March 16. d
Public Sale.
On THURSDAY the 26th inst. at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, will be sold at the Market square, on a credit of 12 months, by giving bond with approved security, the following Negroes, viz.
One negro man about 30 years of age, of an excellent character, understands the soap boiling and chandling business—has been hired for 20 pounds a year and cloathing, &c,
Two young men under 20 years of age, bred to the baking business, hired at 20 pounds a year and cloathing, &c.
One negro man about 28 years of age, a shoemaker—one boy about 14 years of age, with several others not particularly described.
P. G. MARSTELLER, Auctioneer.
March 15.
Wanted to Rent,
FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS, A convenient dwelling house and lot, with stable, &c. Apply to the printers. March 16. d
A JOURNEYMAN HAIR DRESSER.
A sober, steady young man will meet with a good situation and liberal wages, by applying to
CHRISTOPHER GIRD.
March 16. eo
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
Six young Negroes,
From 10 to 20 years of age, for which cash and a liberal price will be given. Enquire of the Printers.
March 5.
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I. It will be published on a half sheet of super-royal paper of good quality, and with an elegant type, of which this paper contains a specimen.
II. It will be published every day at 3 o'clock, and delivered to subscribers in town with the utmost regularity and expedition, and transmitted to those at a distance through the most early and regular channels of conveyance.
III. The price will be Five Dollars per annum, to be paid one half on receipt of the first number, the remainder at the end of the year.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Whereas some malicious and evil disposed person or persons, have been in the habit of breaking down the Trees planted on the front of my property in Prince Street and tearing up the cases, I hereby offer a reward of Fifty Dollars for the discovery of the perpetrator or perpetrators, so that he or they may be brought to justice—to be paid on conviction.
Wm. HODGSON.
March 3.
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Ricketts, Newton & Co.
HAVE RECEIVED,
In addition to their former stock, a supply of the following GOODS:
Brussels and Scotch Car-
peting—Hearth Rugs, Furniture Calicoes, Cassimeres, Handsome Register Stoves, with Steel Fenders, Shovels and Tongs, A handsome assortment of London bound Ledgers and Journals, Waste Books, Bill and Bank Books, &c. Gentlemen's fashionable Hats, Do. Dressing Cases complete, A handsome assortment of Japann'd and Silver Ware—elegant Tea Boards, Caddies, Wine Coolers, and Coasters, Tea and Coffee Urns, Plate Warmers, Pebble Watch Seals and Gold Chains. February 28. d
NEW-YORK SHOES.
JOSHUA RIDDLE
Has just received by the Schooner Philip, capt. Tubman, from New-York,
A neat and general assortment of (New-York made) SHOES of the best quality, among which are Ladies' black and coloured Morocco Slippers, Miss's do. best calf skin do. Childrens' Shoes, Gentlemen's Shoes; No. 1 of a superior quality and newest fashion, together with a great variety of stuff Slippers and leather Shoes.
Also,
Fresh Teas of every kind, Queens Ware in crates and by retail, and DRY GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms.
March 12.
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EARTHERN WARE,
In Crates assorted,
For Sale,
By Robert T. Hooe & Co.
March 2.
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Salt for Sale.
Turk's Island, Isle of May, And Liverpool Fine,
in bulk and sacks. Madeira Wine of the best quality in pipes. Lisbon do. in quarter casks and hds.
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants' Wharf,
March 12.
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Boarding and Lodging
May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to
JOHN GORDON, King Street.
December 16.
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Shreve and Janney,
Have for sale at their store, on Union-street, the following articles—
24 barrels tanners oil 50 boxes Florence do. 20 do. Castile soap 60 do. dipt candles 30 do. mould do. 80 do. Havanna segars 60 barrels East & West India fugars Hyson, suchong and bohea teas 4th proof Barcelona brandy Writing and wrapping paper China assorted in boxes Russia duck and cordage A variety of shoes and sole leather A few bales of Gurrals, and a few Pieces of handsome furniture.
January 28.
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Valuable Property for Sale.
SEVEN hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capon, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a saw-mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will shew the lands.
Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Fish Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburg. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the Surveyor of that county, will shew these lands.
One hundred seventy-six and three fourths acres, within three miles of the Warm Springs, upon Great Cape Capon, near its mouth, and within \frac{3}{4} of a mile of the River Potomak. This land has about 70 or 80 acres of rich bottom, mostly in cultivation, with 274 fine Sugar Trees on it; from which I am informed, there may be made 3000lb. of good sugar annually. There are also a seat for grist and saw mills on it, equal to any in that neighborhood, and upon a never failing stream of water. The upland is rich, with plenty of timber, and part under cultivation. This farm is well improved with a good orchard, houses and fencing, and rented last year for produce equal to sixty pounds per ann. Mr. Joseph Butler, at the Warm Springs, will shew it. I will sell all, or any of the above lands for cash or upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the City of Alexandria, or the City of Washington.
R. T. HOOE.
January 15.
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The beautiful, thorough bred imported Horse, O'KELLEY,
Now rising five years old, a beautiful bay, offine bone and elegantly formed, and allowed by intelligent sportsmen to be of the first stock in England, which, by reference to the certificate given by the breeder will more fully appear, to wit:
I do hereby certify that the bay colt I this day sold to Mr. Thomas Reeves, merchant, was bred by me, and got by Anvil, his dam by Eclipse, grand dam by Blank, great grand dam by Old Snip, great, great grand dam by the Godolphin Arabian, out of Mr. Frampton's white necked mare. The dam of the above colt is own sister to Aurelius by Eclipse.
P. O'KELLEY.
The above mentioned horse will cover mares the ensuing season, the first three days in every week at Mr. Chas. Love's seat Salisbury, and the balance of the week at Sudley Farm, about five miles distant, at Fifteen and an Half Dollars the season, and Six Dollars the single leap, which may be discharged at any time during the season by the payment of twelve dollars and three shillings to the groom—Notes for fifteen dollars and an half, will be expected from those who send their mares. Mares coming from a distance can be pastured at 30 cents per week, and grain furnished them, if required, at the market price; every attention shall be paid them, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. The season will commence on the 10th of March next, and continue until the 10th of August.
ROBERT CARTER.
February 9. eo2m
At a Court held for the county of Westmoreland, the 22d day of December, 1800.
Stephen Bailey, Executor, of Jeremiah G. Bailey, deceased, complt.
vs.
In Chancery.
Jane Bailey, Adm'x of Samuel Bailey, dec. and William Wright, dfsts.
The defendant, Jane Bailey, administratrix of Samuel Bailey, deceased, not having entered her appearance and given security agreeably to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that the said Jane is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Jane do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next, and answer the bill of the complainant: And that a copy of this order be forthwith published, in some newspaper printed in this commonwealth, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this court-house.
A copy, teste,
JOS. FOX, Jun. c. w. c.
(F. 27—eo2m)
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
The Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared on that part of the capital stock of the company which is now paid. Payable to the stockholders, or to their order, in ten days from this date.
By order of the President and Directors. J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec.
To be Rented,
And possession given immediately—A two story house and garden on Duke-street, about two squares to the eastward of the stone bridge.
W. HARTSHORNE.
A number of valuable lots in different situations, to be sold—also, a brick house in King-street, in the tenure of Thomas Cruse;—a part of the purchase money will be taken in Alexandria Bank shares at par, and for some of the lots, Alexandria Insurance shares at a price to be agreed on. For part of the purchase money of either, a liberal credit may be had. 1st Month 7th. eo
The high bred imported Horse PUNCH,
Will cover mares this season at William Powers's tavern, Four Mile Run, between George-Town and Alexandria, at Twenty Dollars each mare, and One Dollar for the groom.
The following is a copy of a certificate from sir John Lad, bart. the original of which may be seen by applying to the subscriber.
London, Jan. 11, 1799.
This is to certify that Punch was got by King Herod, his dam by old Marske, grand dam by the Cullen Arabian, great grand dam Blackeyes, by Regulus, great great grand dam by Crab, great great great grand dam by the Warlock Galloway.—This horse was my property and sold Wm. Powers.
JOHN LAD.
Witness—Thomas Bullock.
N. B. He won forty two different plates, besides matches and sweepstakes, while in the possession of sir John Lad, bart.
Good grass for mares at half a dollar per week, and every attention paid them, but not liable for accidents or escapes.
The money to be paid at the time of covering or before the mares are taken away.
WILLIAM POWERS.
February 24.
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For Sale,
By the subscriber, near the County-wharf, COLOGNE Mill-stones, of different sizes, late from Amsterdam, German, London, blister and Crowley steel
Sugar in hogsheads and barrels Coffee, bar and rod Iron, Castings Ten-plate stoves, complete for use, of different sizes
Clover feed and plaster of Paris Beef and Pork of the first quality, by the barrel
Fine and coarse Salt
Tar, Turpentine and Rosin.
JESSE HOLLINGSWORTH.
Baltimore, January 27.
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SALT.
Landing from on board the Schooner Mary, 3000 bushels Turk's Island Salt. For sale by
Hewes & Miller.
February 20.
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Printing in all its variety executed with neatness and dispatch.
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KING-STREET, a few doors above the WASHINGTON TAVERN.