Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-05-29 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds and bls.  White and brown soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tiers and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Superfine cloth and Kersimere,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Muslin and Table Cloaths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
May 29 Vendue-Master.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next,
At ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction Room,
4th proof Jamaica Rum in hogheads,
 Holland Gin in pipes and bls.  New-England Rum in bls.  Port Wine in quarter casks,  Lisbon Wine in pipes,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in bls.  Soap  Candles and Chocolate } in boxes,  Pepper in bags,  Castor Oil in bottles,  Fig Blue in kegs. 
Together with a large quantity of DRY GOODS,
Among which are
 Chintzes and Calicoes,  Sprig'd, lappet, jaconet and Look muslins and muslin shawls,  White and coloured Marbeilles and muslinets,  Linen and cotton checks,  Bandannoes, flags and chequered silk handkerchiefs,  Large and small fans,  Irish and German linens,  Mens and Womens' faddles,  A quantity of mens' and womens' shoes. 
THOMAS MOORE,
May 29 Auctioneer.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by R. and J. GRAY, King Street,
A new Introduction to Reading,
OR,
A Collection of Easy Lessons,
arranged on an approved plan, and designed as an introduction to the Speaker, English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c.
Price 50 cents strongly bound in leather. The paper, print, and binding of this work are far superior to the generality of school books.
May 24. d
An excellent School Book.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By John V. Thomas, A new Introduction to Reading,
OR,
A Collection of Easy Lessons,
arranged on an approved plan, and calculated to facilitate the improvement of youth. The sixth edition.
Price 50 cents.
May 24. d
RICHARD VEITCH
Has imported by the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, and offers for sale, by the piece or package, at his warehouse on King Street,
A general Assortment of SPRING GOODS,
 Amongst which are,  Superfine Mens' and Ladies' Cloths and Cassimeres,  Fashionable Buttons, and Waistcoating,  Irish linens, 5-4 sheetings, and diaper,  Oznaburgs, housewife and Lancashire dowlass,  Printed calicoes, chintzes, and dimities,  Ticks, checks, stripes, stuffs, and Scotch gauze,  Cambric, jaconet and other fancy muslins,  Cotton and thread hosiery, and ladies' gloves,  Color'd crapes, and figured sarfnetts,  Fashionable cotton trimmings, girdles, ribbons, silk handkerchiefs,  One case bonnets, &c. &c. 
SPRING GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received per the Paul Seiman, via Baltimore, and Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London,
A supply of suitable GOODS for the season, which are now opening and will be sold low by the package or piece, and he is in daily expectation of receiving further supplies.
N. B. He has also for sale, China in boxes and Sadlery.
May 19. d
T. SIMMS
Has just received and offers for sale, at the lower end of Prince Street,
15 jars best quality Tamarinds, And a quantity of Fresh Limes and Lemons.
April 27. d
WILLIAM LOWRY
HAS REMOVED FROM GEORGETOWN TO ALEXANDRIA, AND IMPORTED By the ship Tyson, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, and now opening for sale, at the store lately occupied by John Ramsey, King-street,
A quantity of EARTHEN WARE, in crates assorted.
Also, A quantity of Dry Goods, suitable for the season, and is in daily expectation of receiving an additional supply of those articles by the first arrivals from Britain. Country storekeepers and others will find it their interest in giving him a call, as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms.
April 30. d
For Sale, or to Rent,
THE unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, on Queen street, with a BAKE-HOUSE thereon; the lease has 3 years to run. The stand is good for business, and is well known, having been occupied for a length of time by a baker. For particulars apply to
THOMAS SIMMS, Prince Street.
March 20. d
R. and J. GRAY,
King Street, between Fairfax and Royal Streets,
Have received a large quantity of Walkden's genuine British Inkpowder, for sale by the gross, dozen, or single paper; Irish Quills, by the thousand, hundred, or quarter; Wafers by the pound, oz. or box; and a fresh supply of the best Roman Violin Strings, by the bundle or single string.
May 22. d
Valuable Building Lots
In and adjoining the town of Alexandria. For sale on a long Credit.
On Wednesday, the 16th day of June, will be sold at public auction, on the premises,
About forty five acres of LAND, in and adjoining to the town of Alexandria, and binding on Hunting creek. This land will be divided into squares, according to the plan of the town, and each square will be sold separately, on a credit of six, twelve, fifteen and eighteen months—the purchasers giving notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, with approved endorsers.
The whole of this land is now enclosed by a post and rail fence. Its contiguity to the town, and its high and healthy situation render it amongst the most desirable estates in the neighborhood for building lots. On one of the lots a neat and commodious framed dwelling house hath been erected, together with the necessary out-houses, and on this lot there is a well of good water, and a number of flourishing trees growing. Some small frame houses have been erected on an adjoining lot.
The title to this property is complete, and conveyances will be made in fee simple when the purchase money is received. The title papers may be seen, and likewise a plat of the land and lots, by applying to the subscriber.
JAMES H. HOOE.
At the same time and place will be sold a LEASE for thirteen years of twenty seven acres of LAND adjoining the above tract: subject to a ground rent of twenty seven pounds per year.
May 17. d r m
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Have received by the brig UNION, from LONDON—a great part of their SPRING GOODS, and are daily expecting the balance by the ship United States from Liverpool.
 They have likewise for sale,  Rum in hogheads,  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  An extensive assortment of Liverpool Earthen Ware in crates,  German Oznaburgs. 
May 18. d
JUST RECEIVED
And for sale, at this office—The several ACTS of CONGRESS,
CONCERNING THE
District of Columbia;
Passed at the second session of the sixth, and the first session of the seventh Congress of the United States.—price 25 cents. May 26.
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co.
Have imported in the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, a general assortment of goods suitable for the present season, which they offer for sale on reasonable terms, by the piece or package.
May 18. d
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN RAMSAY,
Has imported by the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, an assortment of goods suitable for the season, and is in daily expectation of receiving by the United States from Liverpool, an additional supply.
May 18. d
Just received from Norfolk, and for sale by the subscriber,
Fresh Lemons by the box or retail; excellent soft shell'd almonds and oranges; muskadel raisins; double and single Gio'fter cheese, tamarinds, &c. &c. with 700 bushels of Lisbon Salt.
ABEL WILLIS.
May 4. d
The Patent Balance,
FOR WEIGHING OUNCES OR TONS,
For sale—At the store of
JOHN G. LADD.
The price of this valuable instrument is less than one half the cost of scales and weights for weighing large draughts. Its accuracy is superior to any other mode of weighing, as the brass cased weights are not liable to the influence of corrosion, which gradually reduces iron weights; and in transporting and in using, more than one half the labor is saved.
N. B. Mr. Dearborn, the patentee, is now in this city, with testimonies of the above mentioned, and other important advantages attending the use of the Patent Balance. Gentlemen who wish to peruse these testimonies, to witness experiments, or to engage beams of any size, will be received with attention at Godby's Tavern, or at the store above mentioned.
Alexandria. May 18. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Absconded from my plantation on the 6th inst. a Mulatto man, named SHADRACK, about 5 feet 7 inches high; as active, well made fellow: his dress were a pair of negro cotton trowers and coat, and a felt hat. To any person who will return said fellow to me, I will give Ten Dollars, if taken within the county, or the above reward if out it, beside reasonable charges.
WILLIS LEE,
Fauquier county, near Freeman's ford. May 26. d r z
Five tons Swedish Bar Iron, neatly drawn in small flat and square bars, and James River Coal, for sale by
Wm. Hartshorne.
5th Mo. 28. d
SPRING GOODS
By the Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London, will be opened immediately and for sale by the subscriber,
JAMES WILSON.
Also,
100 casks best London Brown Stout, 6 doz. each. May 18. d 3w
Cuthbert Powell
Has received per the Union, capt. Woodhouse from London,
A handsome Assortment of SPRING GOODS,
which he offers for sale, by the piece or package, at his store on King street, on the most moderate terms,
Amongst which are,
 Superfine cloths and cassimeres,  Irish linens, sheetings,  Bedticks, Oznaburgs,  Silk, cotton and thread hosiery,  Chintzes, calicoes, ginghams,  Muslins, long lawns, dimities,  Jeans, quiltings, &c. &c. 
Also,
 Best grain scythes,  Buttons, pins, and needles,  A few elegant guns,  Ladies' Fashionable kid shoes, &c. &c. 
May 18. d 12t2aw3w
Just received and for Sale at this office—Price One Dollar,
DEBATES
In the Senate of the United States, on the bill for repealing the late
JUDICIARY LAW.
May 12. d

OUR SAVING ADMINISTRATION.
The following information is from a gentleman who was present when the circumstance took place. Just before Congress rose, Mr. Griswold moved that an estimate for the contingent expenses of the House of Representatives of the U. States for the year 1802, should be laid before the house. The economists were thunder-struck: to refuse would bring on a debate, and expose them to the imputation of withholding from the people, information respecting public money; to comply, would be to expose themselves to the charge of having incurred unnecessary expenses, of which they on all proper occasions, affect to feel much horror. On hearing the motion, they were every one silent; Randolph turned pale as ashes; Bacon's knees smote together; and the countenance of Giles became first red and then livid—
"Sair gloom'd his dark brow, blood-red his cheek grew, Wild flash'd the fire, from his red rolling ee."
All was silent as death, till at last Mr. Sam. Smith, having once been a General, assumed courage and muttered out that they would vote for the motion if it was extended so as to comprise an estimate of the expenses for 1798. No mortal could conceive what the expenses of '98 had to do with this motion; but it shows how steadily the majority fix at least one eye on their dear popularity. Smith had a confused recollection, that in '98 the contingent expenses were unusually high, but he forgot to remember what occasioned it, or precisely how high they were. Mr. Griswold comprehended his drift, and perceived at once that the noble General had only got clear out of the mud to stick deeper in the mire; he closed at once with the proposal. Here follow the different estimates:
  Estimate for the Contingent Expenses of the house of Representatives of the U. States, for the year 1802.   1. An Arrearage for stationery due by Mr. Oswald, the late clerk, beyond the appropriation for 1802, 780   2. Resolution of the House of the 10th of December, to pay 5 dols. per day to the door-keeper, 750   3. Act of the 26th January, for expenses of the library, 650   4. Resolution of the House for a ventilator, 56   5. Resolution of the house to pay the expenses of Mr. Hunter's funeral, 250   2486   6. Printing business of the session, to wit: Mr. Duane's bill to the 1st of April, 4000   Mr. Smith's do. 3800   Messrs. Way & Groff's do. 1200   Rapine & Conrad, for binding, folding and stitching papers, 600   7. Stationary—Mr. Duane's account to the 1st of April, 1200   8. Newspapers to the members by order of the house, 1000   9. Fuel, candles, syrup & every other contingency, 1000   15,286   10. Printing since the 1st of April, (conjectural) 1714   17,000 
Statement of Disbursements for the House of Representatives of the United States, made by the clerk of the said House, for contingent expenses incurred in the year 1798.
  Dolls. Cts.   Paid for printing 8556 22   Stationary and Book-binding, 2224 61   Newspapers, 1640 90   Fuel, 475 70   Furniture & joiners work, 288 51   Labor and repairs, 434 86   Candles, 54 69   Syrup and lime juice, 334 75   Additional clerk hire, 86   14,098 61 
The reader will now please to recollect that in '98 Congress was in session eight months, and that the present estimate (excepting the last conjectural item) is made for four months only. We perceive then that the amount of the expenses for the pre-
sent session of four months is 2,901 dolls. 39 cents, greater than that for the session of '98 of eight months.
Considering the present session four, and the other eight months, it will not be much wide of the truth to take one half of the latter sum and set against the former by which it will be seen, that the present house of representatives have expended better than nine thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars more, in proportion, than the house of '98 did; all which, together with one thousand one hundred and seventy five dollars has, as we shall presently see, very clearly been put into the pocket of Mr. Duane.
Clerk Beckly, who was ordered to furnish the estimate, very officiously and inaptly undertakes to add his own remarks by way of accounting for the terrifying amount of the expenditure. The first five items he says are extraordinary demands, and not usually chargeable to the contingent fund of the house. We perceive that Mr. Duane, a good republican, and what is a still greater recommendation with our Godwinian President, a foreigner gets out of this money:
  1. For his bill generally, 4000   2. For stationery, 1200   3. At least one half of the conjectural sum of 1714 857   4. Same services done for the senate, and stationery, estimated at (more or less) 5,000   Reward of patriotism, 11,057 
A pretty decent sum truly—it would buy on an average ten snug New-England farms, well stocked. But what New-England farmer has done as much, lied as much, sworn as much, deceived as much for the good President, as this foreign renegado? Verily I say unto you he hath his reward.
From Cobbett's Weekly Political Register of 3d April.
SUMMARY OF POLITICS.
The Definitive Treaty is at last arrived, and sorry we are to say that it contains nothing to compensate for the delay, which has taken place in the negotiation. From the length of the time spent at Amiens, one might have expected that the noble marquis had, agreeable to the hopes held out by Ministers, obtained some conditions tending to arrest the fearful progress of France, and to secure His Majesty's dominions; together with the trade and commerce of his subjects, against the effects of that progress, but for such conditions we have looked in vain tho' the articles of the treaty, which by the courtesy of the First Consul, we have been enabled to lay before our readers several weeks sooner than we should otherwise have been called upon to discharge that melancholy duty. In our next we shall endeavor to shew that, in several points, the stipulations of the definitive treaty are even much more disadvantageous to this country than those of the preliminary treaty, in the mean-time we cannot help observing briefly—that Malta is in reality, and with circumstances peculiarly disgraceful to us, surrendered to France. To the stipulations respecting prisoners of war is now subjoined an obligation on this country to reimburse France for the maintenance of the Russian Prisoners, taken in Holland by which she will obtain repayment for those very expenses which she employed to inveigle the Emperor Paul into hostility against us. Not a word is said about the Italian Republic, about Louisiana and Florida, or even about the island of Elba, not a word about the monstrous French armament in the West-Indies, not a word about the permission which our merchants applied for, to bring home their property from the colonies now to be restored. For the payment of the immense sums due to us for prisoners of war no provision is made no sort of security obtained, no Island of Tobaga is as were held out given to us as a pledge for this payment, and we may rest assured that not a livre will ever be paid. No commercial treaty is mentioned, nor have our negotiators obtained a single hint respecting a relaxation of those restrictions which the malignant and iron-handed Republic has imposed and is imposing, on all those nations of Europe, who have heretofore afforded the largest market for our goods—The "integrity of our ally the Queen of Portugal, even the sham "integrity" for which we stipulated, is basely given up, the French having now obtained, under our sanction and guarantee that very part of Guiana, from which they were excluded by the treaty of Utrecht,
and which no one but an Addington or a Hawkesbury would ever have permitted them to re-possess. The treaty, in its total omission of former treaties, differs from all instruments of this kind heretofore formed, and gives the sanction of England to the revolutionary doctrines, by which the ancient law and usages of nations are abrogated and trodden under foot, and by which the volume of compacts that France has forced from the different powers, is regarded as the only authentic code of public law.
That any ministry should dare to impose a compact like this on the British nation, will appear incredible to those who know nothing of that nation, but what they have gathered from the history of past times, and who, of course, have not witnessed the workings of that democratic poison, which has at last, destroyed every sentiment, by which the people of England were formerly proud to be distinguished. This degeneracy extends to all ranks and degrees. There is scarcely a man to be found who does not treat with contempt those notions of national honor, of patriotism, and of loyalty, which were so dear in the estimation of his ancestors. There was a time when Englishmen would have perished to the last soul, rather than acknowledge their country inferior to France.—They now not only make this acknowledgment, but make it without reluctance; and, could they be well assured, that Buonaparte would not deprive them of their guineas and their pence, their wine and their beer, their Billingtons and their buffoons, we most sincerely believe that they would see him invade their country, and seize on its government, with as much indifference as they see the changes of the moon.
On Monday evening, Mr. Addington notified his intention of repealing the income tax, nothing could be more acceptable than this notification, and nothing could be better timed. The minister, to borrow a phrase from Philanglu, seized the golden opportunity. The opinion of the people was vibrating between peace and war, when this lumping argument was so seasonably thrown into the scale. It was, however, well done. We give the minister credit for it. To compare small things to great, neither Dr. Graham nor Katterfelto, ever discovered a more profound knowledge of the human heart.
With respect to fiscal arrangements, all that can be said at present is, that the nation will only deceive itself, if it entertains any hopes of a speedy reduction of expense. The far greater part of the war establishment must be kept up for a long time; the fleet cannot be withdrawn from the West Indies, while the French fleet remains there; and that it will remain there for years, it is very reasonable to suppose.
Much dependence is placed upon the difficulty which the French will find in supporting their fleet and army in the West Indies; and it is hoped, by his majesty's ministers, that this difficulty will soon increase to a degree that will compel the fleet, at least to return to Europe, and relieve us from the enormous expense of keeping up a powerful fleet to watch its movements. We must confess, that this supposition is not destitute of plausibility. It is pretty well ascertained that the military chest of the armament contained, at most, only six or eight thousand pounds sterling, a sum scarcely sufficient to defray the expenses of a single day. As to the peculiar allowances to the officers and men, no immediate demand will, indeed, be made on that account. Of clothing, arms and ammunition, it is to be presumed a supply sufficient for a year, at least, has been taken out. But, of provisions, there was not much more shipped from France than was consumed during the voyage; and, we have it from good authority, that a short allowance was calculated upon in victualling the ships. Indian corn and bannans are no food for French troops; and though cattle are to be found in that part of the island, which formerly belonged to Spain, the difficulty of bringing them to the scene of action is too great to leave any hope of obtaining a supply from that quarter; therefore, as no considerable stores of provisions have been found in the towns taken possession of by the French troops, it is not only improbable, but absolutely impossible, that either fleet or army should be long supported without supplies from the United States, which supplies are not to be obtained without money. The produce of the island would indeed, do much; but it is to be presumed,
ed, that there was no great quantity on hand; a part, at least of what there was on hand, has now been destroyed; another crop, therefore must come, before provisions can be purchased with produce. That the Americans should take bills on France is very improbable indeed, after the sort of payment they have lately received from their sister Republic, whose credit has, astonishing as it may seem, derived no advantage whatever from the reputation of Buonaparte, though strengthened, by that of the honest Citizen Talleyrand. But though the French are themselves poor (both in purse and in credit) they are strong in friends. The Spaniards have at la Vera Cruz and at the Havanna, no less than seventeen millions of dollars, which only waited for peace to open a safe passage for them to Europe. —People less delicate than the French would, in such an emergency, go at once and lay violent hands on those dollars; but Le Clerc and Villaret will do no such thing; they will only borrow for a while giving bonds, to the full amount, with interest, on the banque nationale de Paris; an arrangement which will be very convenient to the Spaniards, as it will completely guard against all the risk that their treasure would run by being conveyed from the West Indies to Spain. It is to be observed too, that there is a Spanish as well as a French fleet employed in the St. Domingo expedition. Money necessary for the support of the former Spain must furnish as a matter of course; and when the French have once got their hand into her purse, let her get it out again if she can. It will be in fact a forced loan, which, from some expressions in the former dispatches of Villaret, we suspect will be negotiated by admiral Gravina, who, it appears, had already been dispatched to the Havanna, while, on the other hand, a frigate had been sent to the United States to bargain for a supply of provisions.
From the Gazette of the United States
DECUS.—No. IV.
THE very first item in the report of the committee of accusation, is a striking and sufficient proof of their malevolence, and of the longing desire they entertained of accumulating charges against the preceding administration: it is, that the sum of 32,372 dolls. and 34 cents was paid for expenses incurred by the officers and clerks of the several departments for the removal of themselves and families from the temporary to the permanent seat of government; and this sum these enlightened legislators declare to have been, in their opinion, drawn from the treasury, and expended without any legal authority.
By "an act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the government of the United States," passed on the 16th of July, 1790, it is provided, in the 6th section, that the officers attached to the seat of government shall, on the first Monday in December, 1800, be removed to the district of Columbia, by their respective holders, "and that the necessary expense of such removal shall be defrayed out of the duties on imports and tonnage, of which a sufficient sum is hereby appropriated."
The committee have undertaken to construe this act (which they quote as of June 1790, but which in my edition of the laws, is dated July, 1790,) to intend only a provision for defraying the expenses of the transportation of the books, records, furniture, &c. of the offices, but it is to be hoped, that in a case of doubt, the heads of departments might be allowed some liberality of construction. With the salaries allowed to clerks, (and I am credibly informed that some of them, men of fair characters and bred to business, subsisted themselves and families on six hundred dollars per annum) with such salaries would it not have been most unreasonable for the secretaries to have required them to bear the expenses incident to such a removal? Indeed such a requisition would very probably at once have deprived them of the services of the major part of those who had families.
But the words of the law, whatever latitude of constructive benevolence they might allow, were not all which the heads of departments had to guide them. In the session of congress preceding the removal, a proposition was introduced for granting to each of the clerks the amount of 3 months salary extra, to compensate them for the expenses incident to the intended removal. The reasons given for rejecting this proposition were principally these:
 1st. That no provision was made for the 

In the case of James Gillies, a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy was duly awarded and issued against James Gillies, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, by the name and the description of James Gillies, on the 6th day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and two: And whereas the commissioners in and by the said commission named and authorised, have declared him to be a bankrupt; the said commissioners do hereby summon and require the said James Gillies personally to be and appear before the commissioners, in the said commission named, on Thursday the 13th day of this present month; on Thursday the 3rd day of June next, and on Friday the 18th day of the same month, at Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, then and there to be examined, and to make a full and true discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects according to the directions of the act of Congress, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," at either of which meetings the creditors of said bankrupt may attend to prove the same, and those who are indebted to the said bankrupt, or have effects of any kind in their hands belonging to him, are not to pay away or secrete the same.
JAMES KEITH, } Commissioners. J. C. HERBERT, } J. B. NICKOLS, } Teste, HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the commission. May 8. 6w
NOTICE.
THE Committee appointed for erecting a LODGE ROOM, on the market square, beg leave to inform those gentlemen, who have been so liberal as to afford voluntary aid, that the materials are all procured and contracts made with workmen, and the work will be commenced this week, and that payment of their subscriptions will be immediately requested by the committee. May 25.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, } TO WIT. ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. }
In pursuance of an order of the Circuit Court for the district and county aforesaid, made by consent of parties to the case of the United States; v. s. Robert T. Hooe & others in chancery, will be exposed to public sale for ready money upon the 19th day of June next, the following valuable property, conveyed in trust to the subscribers by Col. John Fitzgerald, late of this town, deceased, viz:----
A Water Lot commonly called Fitzgerald's Wharf, lying upon the south side of King street and east side of Union street, and bounded by an alley of 30 feet in width, on the south from Union street to the water. On this piece of ground are erected three Brick Warehouses, 24 feet 4 inches in front, 42 feet deep and three stories high each—Also, a SAIL LOFT above the upper story 73 feet in length and 42 feet wide upon the floor—all under one roof. Adjoining, and on the east side of this house, is a piece of ground unimproved the whole length of the house, 55 feet deep, terminating on a 25 feet alley, laid out upon the front of the wharf. From the front of the wharf is a pier extended into the river 100 feet by 60 in breadth. Appertaining to the pier is a dock 35 feet wide on the one side and another 28 feet on the other side.
Wm. HERBERT, } Trustees. Jno. C. HERBERT, } May 8. dtt
FOR SALE, About 1100 bushels Liverpool fine Salt, 300 do. Lisbon. WM. HODGSON. May 19. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale, by Cotton and Stewart, Booksellers, Royal street, Price 50 cents,
A new Introduction to Reading, OR,
A Collection of Easy Lessons, arranged on an approved plan, calculated to acquire with ease a fluency of speech, and to facilitate the improvement of youth —designed as an introduction to the Speak- er, English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c. &c.
Country merchants supplied with school books, writing paper, paper hang- ings, and every other article in their line, on the most reasonable terms. May 24. d
R. & J. GRAY
Have for Sale, wholesale and re- tail, at their Book and Stationary Store, in King street, between Royal and Fair- fax streets, the following articles, on which a liberal deduction will be made to those who purchase to sell again:
Novels, Romances, &c.
THE Beggar Girl, a novel in three vols. by Mrs. Bennet; Devalcourt, by do. Girl of the Mountains, a novel in 2 vols. by Mrs. Parsons; St. Leon, or a Tale of the XVIth Century, a no- vel in 2 vols. by Wm. Godwin, Children of the Abbey, a tale, 4 vols. bound in 2, by Regina Maria Roche, Vicar of Lansdown, 2 vols. in one by do. Maid of the Hamlet, 2 vols. in one, by do. Nocturnal Visit, a novel, in 2 vols. by do. Spirit of the Castle, by William C. Proby, Vagabond, by George Walker, Mordaunt, by Dr. Moore, The Armenian, or Ghost of Ser, a history founded on facts, 2 vols. from the German of Schiller, Charlotte Temple, a Tale of Truth, by Mrs. Rowson, 2 vols. in one, Adventures of Gau- dentia di Lucca, the Abbess, a romance by W. H. Ireland, the avowed author of the shakepear papers, &c. &c. in 3 vols. the Fool of Quality, or the History of Henry Earl of Moreland, in 3 vols. by Mr. Brooke, Royal Captives, a Frag- ment of Secret History, by Ann Yearley, a Tale of the Times, a novel by the author of the Gol- lip's Story, in 2 vols.
Miscellanies.
Epitome of the History of Europe from the reign of Charlemagne to the beginning of the reign of George III. 8vo. Beauties of Nature De- lineated, or Philosophical and Pious Contempla- tions on the Works of Nature, and the Sea of the Year, selected from Sturm's Reflections; Life and Writings of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Papiu's Farrier, Blossoms of Morality, Sand- ford and Merton, Constitutions of the United States with the latest amendments, to which are prefixed, the Declaration of Independence and the General Constitution with the amendments; Ju- nius's Letters, complete in one vol. with a cop- ious index; Letters of Themistocles, with an ap- pendix, containing a Character of Dr. Franklin, and Remarks on his Life, written by himself; Vocal Medley, a new Collection of fashionable, modern Songs; American Songster; Patriotic Medley; Watts's Psalms and Hymns; Methodist Hymns and spiritual Songs; Newton's Olney Hymns; Common Prayer Books in plain and Morocco binding.
School Books.
Bibles, Testaments, Scott's Lessons, Murray's English Reader; Introduction to the English Reader; Sequel to do. Young Gentlemen and Ladies' Monitor; Entick's Dictionary; Pfaifer's, Columbian Orator; Webster's Institutes, contain- ing his Spelling Book, or 1st part, Grammar or 2d part, and Selection in Reading, or 3d part; Dilworth's Spelling Book; Columbian do. Child's Guide; American Primer; Columbian do. Dr. Lowth's English Grammar; Aitche's Introduction to do. Philadelpia Latin do. Clark's Introduc- tion to Latin; Mair's, do. do. Clarke's Erasmus; do. Cor Jeru; Rudiman's Rudiments of the Latin Tongue; American Tutor's Assistant, Dilworth's Schoolmaster's do. Mrs. Barbauld's Lesson's and Hymns for Children; Juvenile Magazine to be continued monthly.
Chap Books.
Prompter; Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp, Mother Goose's Tales; Trojan War, Gulliver Reviv'd; Laugh and be Fat; Hocus Pocus; Di- vine Emblems; Letter Writer; Spanish Rogues; Religious Courtship; Conquest of Mexico; Buck's Companion; Youthful Jester's Cheap Re- pository.
Stationary.
Lead Inkstands with glass holders; Pocket do. Morocco Pocket Books assorted; Playing Cards; red and black Inkpowder; Wafers by the pound or oz. Letter Paper of different qualities; Fool- cap writing paper; Quills and Slates; lead and slate Pencils; and a general assortment of
Blank Books,
consisting of Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, In- voices, Waste and Cash Books, Cyphering and Copy Books; Copper plate Copy Lines large and small hand.
Bookbinding,
Of every description, executed with neatness and dispatch. Merchants' account books ruled and bound to any pattern at the shortest notice.
Wanted,
One or two boys of good connection, between 12 and 14 years of age, as apprentices to the bookbinding business. April 20. d
The subscribers have for sale at their store, corner of Prince and Water streets, at a moderate advance for cash.
Molasses of an excellent qua- lity in hds. New England Rum in bbls. Beef in barrels and half barrels, Coffee in bags, Soap in boxes, Mould and Dipt Can- dles in do. Chocolate, James River Tobac- co, Cheese, best Havana Segars, Turks- island and Liverpool Salt, fresh R. Island Lime, Nova Scotia Grindstones, fine and coarse Hats, Brown Sugar in barrels, Pick- led Salmon in bbls. two hds. of Allum, three boxes pint and half pint tumblers, Tanners Oil.
Also,
A general assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Shoes,
Amongst which are, A few fashionable English kid slippers, just received.
JOSIAH FAXON & Co.
May 20. eo2w Printing in all its variety exe- cuted at this office.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his out standing concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE,
THE FOLLOWING
Very valuable Property.
One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, on which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excel- lent Meadow.—Also, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet, covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the Canal made by the Po- mac Company; and the right of cutting the wood for 900 years on a large parcel of land ad- joining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to George- Town, the Federal City, or this place. The other half may be purchased.
Three Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkeley county, ad- joining the lands of the United States, at Keep Treyce Furnace and Harper's Ferry—more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased.
An undivided moiety of 36 acres of LAND in the Common of Alexandria And adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of ce- dar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excel- lent water.—The Garden and Yard paled in.— The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser.
A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax street and the river Potomac; and, also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT in the west side of Fairfax street, above Queen street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, respecting titles and terms, which will be liberal both as to price and credit, apply to
JOHN POTTS. Alexandria, Oct. 17. raw
Robert B. Jamesson,
Offers for Sale an assortment of Liquors, and Groceries, consisting of
Fresh Teas, loaf and Musco-
vado sugars, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Malaga and Teneriffe
Rum, W. Island and N. England Cogniac and Barcelona
BRANDY, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Pimento, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Caf-
fia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Short pipes in kegs and boxes, White and brown Soap,
Starch, Fig Blue, Race and ground Ginger, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Allum,
roll Brimstone and refined Salt Petre, Mustard, Fruits in Brandy, Pickles, Mould Candles,
Demijohns assorted, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Currants, Soft shell'd Almonds, Best Albany and common Chocolate,
Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, assorted in kegs and bladders, Green and Batavia Coffee, Spinning Cotton,
Sweet Oil in flasks and black bottles, Patent Shot, from No. 9 to BB Spanish Segars in boxes of 500 to 1000,
Godfried's first quality, Gunpowder, F and FF, sealed pound papers, and treble Battle in canisters.
ALSO, Twenty cases Medoc Claret of a very superior quality,
AND A consignment of 30 hds. J. Noble and Co's best bottled
Porter & Brown Stout. May 5. eorm
GUNPOWDER.
Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, by the quarter cask. Also,
Refined Salt Petre, by the quar- ter cwt. or larger quantity. A constant
supply of those articles from the Manufac- tory, will be kept for sale on the lowest
terms, by
LAWRASON & SMOOT. April 8. eo6m
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have just received, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial
TEAS, Nadeens, Bandanno hbfs. and humhums, German and British osnaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Loaf and lump sugars, Jamaica sugar in hds. and bds. Molasses, Jamaica spirits,
And a quantity of Shad and Her- rings in barrels.
Wanted Immediately,
A white or black woman, to do the house-work in a small family.— Enquire of the Printers. May 10. d
Land for Sale.
On Friday the 18th of June next, will be sold, on the premises, by virtue and in pursuance of a decree of the com- ty court of Fairfax, made by consent of parties at July Court, in the year 1801, in a suit brought on the chancery side of the said court,
By Wm. Whitcroft, Josiah W. King, Letitia King, Henry Whitcroft, Sarah Whitcroft, Thos. Munroe, Frances Munroe, Alexan- der Kerr, Ann Kerr, and Catharine Whitcroft, ad- ministrator & heirs at law of Wm. Whitcroft, de'cd, Against Josiah Watson, and Jane his wife, and Jas. Watson,
Complainants, Defendants. We the subscribers, commissi- oners in and by the said decree commission- ed and named, shall proceed to expose to public sale by auction for ready money, all that tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Fairfax, about two or three miles from Alexandria, between the turn- pike and Colchester roads, and touching on both of those roads, with Cameron and South Run flowing through it, contain- ing between five and six hundred acres, mortaged by Josiah Watson to William Whitcroft deceased, which mortgage is filed among the papers in the said suit. The above land will be sold either in parcels or altogether as may be found most suitable on the day of sale; a satisfactory exhibi- tion of the title will be ready for the in- spection of all concerned by the day of sale, and those disposed to purchase, are referred for more particular information to the proceedings and decree in the said suit to Mr. Josiah Watson, in the town of A- lexandria, or to either of the subscribers.
Wm. HARTSHORNE, Nich's FITZHUGH, Wm. PAYNE. May 4. eodf
BAR IRON
Received from Philadelphia, in the ship Eliza, capt. Eveleth,
Five Tons in bars of different sizes, To be sold cheap by the subscriber at his store on Col. Hooe's wharf.
WM. HARTSHORNE. 5th Mo. 25. eo
Valuable Lots of Ground
FOR SALE, Contiguous to the town of Alexandria.
On Tuesday the 15th day of June next, will be offered for sale at public auction, on the premises,
Forty half acre Lots of ground lying between the George-Town road and Potomac river. Five of them are Water
Lots, late the property of Baldwin Dade, on which he now resides. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid in hand,
and the other three fourths, in one, two and three years; the payments to be se- cured by a mortgage on the property pur- chased. This property is beautifully and advantageously situated. On one of the
water lots a public ferry is established by law, and all the water lots are at present good fishing landings. A good title to the property sold will be made to the pur- chasers by
P. FITZHUGH, and CHARLES SIMMS, Attorneys in fact for Nath. Pendleton. May 18. 22w
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