Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-25 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bis.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhd., tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffsils,  Plains and Kersies,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elaicks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 24.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hhd. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhd.  Sugar in hhd. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
 AMONG WHICH ARE-  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kersies,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnaught,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
May 25.
For Sale,
 Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,  Three pipes old Lisbon Wine,  Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,  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.
4th Mo. 20. d
THE subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the study of Medicine. JAMES CRAIK. May 18. 1aw31.
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 hhd tobacco. May 9. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON
OFFERS FOR SALE,
20 hhd. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar,
15 do. 2d do. do.
10 do. 3d do. do.
Loaf and Lump do.
10,000 lb. best Green Coffee,
30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial,
4th proof Irish Whiskey,
Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum,
Coniac and Barcelona Brandy,
Holland Geneva,
Wine and Cyder Vinegar,
Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz.
30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality,
Mould and dip'd Candles,
White and brown Soap,
200 reams of Wrapping Paper of different sizes,
Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10,
Madeira,
Sherry,
Port,
Lisbon,
Catalonia,
Frontinac,
Teneriffe,
And Malaga
English Gunpowder from F to double battle,
50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins,
20 bales Spinning Cotton.
Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento,
cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and
mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch
barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder,
allum, copperas, indigo and brimstone;
olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's
warranted segars, best chewing tobacco,
Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and
ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in
kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber
salt, red and pale bark, demijohns assorted, &c. &c.
April 27. 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, } Ex'tors.
GEO. TRIPLETT, } d
March 1.
R. GRAY
WILL be in New York during the Literary Fair to be held on the 20th June—orders for Books or other articles in their line of business left at R. & J. Gray's Book Store in King Street previous to the above date will be punctually executed. May 16. 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
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
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
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be paid.
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
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,  Tammarins, 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
Just Received AND FOR SALE BY ROBERT & JNO. GRAY,
King Street,
BROAD GRINS:
Comprising with new additional Tales in verse, those formerly published under the title of
"My Night Gown and Slippers."
By GEORGE COLMAN, the younger.
Author of the "Poor Gentleman," &c.
Also, a new edition of
THE FARMER'S BOY,
By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD.
Price 75 Cents each.
May 23. d
SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale,
Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German linens; cotton in bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses.
May 5. eo
Wm. H. and F. M. LYLES
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
And are now opening at their store on Fairfax Street,
A handsome Assortment of Spring Goods,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
IRISH and British Linens; pink, yellow, black, salmon, and white cambric; long lawn, calicoes, fine cotton counterpanes, fancy waistcoating, India lutestrings assorted, extra long, English, white silk gloves; coloured lace do. coloured French do. silk, cotton and thread hosiery; 30 pieces rich London chintz; twilled nankeens; 6-4 & 8-4 muslin handkerchiefs; India book handkerchiefs; superfine blue, black, brown, drab, bottle green and mixed cloths; bengalls; white and buff fancy cords, &c. &c.
The whole of which they are determined to sell at the most reduced prices
May 11. eo
SPRING GOODS.
William Lowry
Has just received, per the United States from Liverpool,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
Spring Goods.
Also—Earthenware in crates assorted, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King Street.
Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms.
May 13. eo
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber has just imported an assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of printed calicoes and cotton cambricks, cambrics and muslins, silk shawls and handkerchiefs, silk waistcoatings, florentines and collar velvet, diapers, diaper and damask table cloths, table and tea napkins, cord'd and India dimities, superfine jeans, Merseilles quilting, 7-8 and 11-8 cotton checks, 9-8 striped do. superfine cloths and cassimeres, cotton and thread hose, counterpanes, Merseilles bed quilts, brown holland, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, nuns, colour'd 3 chord and shoe threads—old port wine in bottles.
Spades, shovels, common and German scythes, broad hoes, sad irons, seine twine, fishing, deep sea and plough lines, felt hats in casks, sheathing, wrapping and tea paper, single and double matresses, &c.
Which he now offers for sale at his store, the corner of Fairfax and King Streets, for cash, approved notes, or the usual credit to punctilious men.
JAS. SANDERSON.
April 16. eo
Notice.
ALL persons having claims on the estate of the late Mrs. Martha Washington, are requested to exhibit their accounts properly proved; and those persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment.
THOMAS PETER,
Acting Executor.
March 3. 2aw

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.
Public Sale.
To be Sold, on Thursday the 26th instant, 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. May 17.
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.
Situated on 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.
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.
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.
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, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankenees, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marceilles, Waistcoating, few ing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their arrival of Hardware. May 9.
European Intelligence.
CALAIS, April 3.
Affairs have suddenly taken an appearance of war in this place and along the coast. Three thousand troops came in here last night, and this morning early 2000 more marched into Boulogne; and at Ostend, Dunkirk, and in every place, troops are hourly flowing in.
HAGUE, April 1.
A part of the 7000 French troops coming into the pay and service of this republic, have already arrived at Breda.
LEYDEN, March 31.
In these moments so critical to the peace and felicity of a great part of Europe, and in particular to the welfare of Batavia, we are tortured, beyond example, by continual alternations of hopes and fears. These are, at length, succeeded by anxieties still more lively. The hopes have vanished which were derived from the countermanding of the orders to the French troops, on their march into the territory of the republic. These troops have again received orders to advance. A part of them have already entered Breda. These consist of six squadrons of the late Eiterhazy hussars, with demi-brigades of infantry. By the same advices, we learn, that the total number of the troops which France now sends into Holland, is seven thousand men. On the other hand the armament prepared by France at Helvoet-sluis for Louisiana, is now watched by a small English squadron of two ships of the line and three frigates, which rides near the mouth of that port.
LONDON, April 4.
Rear Admiral Thornborough sailed yesterday with the squadron under his command from the Downs. Orders were previously received at Dover and Deal, for pilots for the squadron. Their destination is said to be to cruise off Goree. Our little squadron which is cruising off Helvoet-sluis to watch the Louisiana expedition, has been reinforced by a ship of the line and a frigate.
In Cawland Bay a very strong force will be assembled before the end of the week. A frigate is fitting at the mouth, with all possible expedition. It is to carry Lord Nelson to take the command in the Mediterranean.
Such are the preparation which each country is making—they are certainly more serious than any we have hitherto had to announce.
On Saturday M. Paris arrived with advices from Vienna, M. Le Compte embarked at Dover yesterday with dispatches from General Andreossi. In the evening, Messrs. Ogilvy and Warrenden arrived at Dover; and so eager were they to embark with dispatches for France, that they failed in an open boat.
April 5.
A letter from Rotterdam, dated March 24, says—"Notwithstanding the hostile demonstration and preparations making in all the ports of England, the expedition at the mouth of the Meuse for Louisiana does not stand still. The embarkation of French troops for that colony proceeds, and early in April they may be on board the transports; every thing indicates that the expedition will sail immediately afterwards."
The following passage is from a letter of the 23d from Dort:—Yesterday forty vessels passed this town, having on board French troops from Bois-le-Duc for Helvoet-sluis. The number is between 1500 and 2000 men.
We received this morning the Paris papers to the 3d instant.
Upon the subject of peace or war, they do not afford the slightest information; but another charge has been brought against us of breach of faith, in not having surrendered the isle of Goree; and the Mouiteur has published a long correspondence between Col. Frazier, the English Governor, and the French Commandant of Senegal, who was ordered to take possession of Goree.
GLASGOW, April 7.
We have not yet received any thing decisive as to the pending negotiations between this country and France. The ultimatum of Great Britain, it is said, was sent off on Friday. Mr. Addington's friends now talk of the necessity of introducing Mr. Pitt again into the cabinet; Lord Grenville has gone on a visit to him
at Walmer Castle. Two small squadrons failed from the Downs on Sunday, to cruise off Goree; and that off Helvoet-sluis has been reinforced by a ship of the line and a frigate, to watch the Louisiana expedition. A frigate is fitting out at Portsmouth to carry Lord Nelson to the Mediterranean; and a strong naval force will be assembled in Cawland Bay before the end of the week.
Three per cent. Consols are 62.
The Mercury, a British vessel, lying at Rochefort, laden with 500 pipes of Brandy, was prevented from sailing a few days ago, by a French man of war placing herself across the mouth of the harbour. In the policy of insurance, at Loyd's for the Mercury, a paragraph is introduced, mentioning these particulars.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.
Arrived, brigs Unity, Deane, Passamaquoddy; Susannah, Donahue, Liverpool; Venus, Webb, St. Thomas; schrs. John, Oliphant, Richmond; Regulator, Westcott, N. Carolina; Lucy, Whitredge, Charleston; Josephus, Taylor, Georgetown, S. C. Harlequin, Franklin, Richmond; Patty, Newton, Norfolk.
Cleared, ship Herman, and Thusmill, da, Rolfse, Hambro' brig Minerva, Sonenson, do. fchr. Sally, Bunce, Charleston; sloop President, Oram, Baltimore.
At Antwerp, March 6. The ships Amelia, Diana, and Juno, of Philadelphia.
Brig Argo, White, of and for this port, failed from Barbadoes on the 26th ult.
YORK, (Penn.) May 10.
TO THE FARMERS.
The ingenious Timothy Kirk, who is well known for his skill in mechanism, has lately constructed a machine for thrashing Clover Seed , that tends very much to lessen manual labour. The machine may be seen in operation at Caleb Kirk's farm about two miles from this Borough. It will readily occur to every intelligent person, that a damp atmosphere, will increase the difficulty of thrashing. With this machine, however, a Man, a Boy and a Horse will thrash ONE HUNDRED BUSHELS of Clover Seed in a month. The Horse's draught will not be greater, than is required for stirring the ground. It is adjudged by those who have seen the operation, that it will at least save the labor of fifteen hands per day, from the common practice of thrashing.
It is supposed that the machine will not cost more than Twenty or Thirty Dollars, including the patent right. Hand mills on the same principle, will come considerably lower.
Mr. Kirk, who lives in this Borough, we understand, will give a fuller description of this valuable machine, to any person desiring it, by directing a line to him, post paid.
The Printers throughout the United States, will no doubt oblige every Farmer, by giving publicity to the above.
BALTIMORE, May 23.
Arrived, ship Warren, Furlong, from Leghorn. Left it 8th April; touched Malaga 18th; left there 24th; passed Gibraltar 23 days ago. Ship Montezuma, Dashiell, sailed with the Warren, bound for this port; parted on the 14th April off Majorca. Left at Leghorn, ship Bulo, capt. Freeman, of Boston, to sail next day for Barcelona; and four others names unknown.
The three frigates and schooners under commodore Morris, left Malaga on the 16th April bound up the Straights. In lat. 36, long. 58, spoke ship Commerce, captain Thompson, from Liverpool bound to Baltimore, out 25 days on the 13th inst.
Also, brig Shepard's, Robins, 10 days from Boston.
Also, ship Venilia, Glover, 9 days from Boston.
Also English brig Mary, from St. Johns, N. B. 13 days.
Brig Betsey and Peggy, Durkee, 8 days from Savannah.
FREDERICKTOWN, May 20.
Hail Storm.
Last Monday the 16th inst. there happened the most tremendous Hail storm accompanied with thunder and lightning, that ever was witnessed within the memory of the oldest inhabitants of this place. The weather had been unusually cold for the season during the last 5 or 6 days of
the preceding week and there were several severe frosts, that entirely destroyed the fruit; but on that day, it had suddenly become very sultry and warm. The storm advanced between three and four o'clock in a N. N. E. direction and lasted about twenty minutes, during which time the Hail poured down inconstantly as thick as flakes of snow. It was uncommonly large and some of it measured three inches and an half in circumference. It did very considerable damage. The windows in a northerly exposure were almost all broken to pieces. The Rye crops have been entirely destroyed wherever it extended. Kitchen gardens have not escaped the devastation and vegetation in general has suffered great injury. The hail fell with such violence, as to leave marks on the roofs and planks, wherever it struck and clattered like a volley of pebbles upon the doors and windows.
It has not been exactly ascertained, how far the hail storm extended its ravages; but there are certain accounts from the distance of 8 miles in a S. and S. W. direction, where it raged with equal violence as here. Towards E. and S. E. it did not reach more than two or three miles and towards the West and N. W. it branched in various directions, leaving a stripe of country, in some instances not more than a mile or two in extent, untouched. We are happy to learn, that the state of the Wheat crops is such, as not to have subjected them to the same fate as those of Rye.
The scene was truly awful and terrific. The elements seemed to war in dreadful conflict, threatening ruin and destruction to all the works of human Art and every heart, in affrighted dismay, throbbed aghast at this tremendous spectacle of Nature.
"At first, hear'd solemn o'er the verge of heaven, The tempest growls; but as it nearer comes, And rolls its awful burden on the wind, The lightnings flash a larger curve, and more The noise astounds: till over head a sheet Of livid flame discloses wide; then flouts, And opens wider; flouts and opens still Expansive, wrapping ether in a blaze, Follows the loosen'd aggravated roar Enlarging, deepening, mingling; peal on peal Crush'd horrible, convulsing heaven and earth. Down comes a deluge of sonorous hail, Or prone descending rain. Wide rent, the clouds, Pour a whole flood; and yet, it's flame unquench'd, Th' unconquerable lightning struggles through, Raged and fierce, or in red whirling balls And fires the mountains with redoubled rage."
"Guilt bears appell'd with deeply troubled thought."
The reign of ignorance and knavery. Democracy is a painted sepulchre: it is fair on the outside but rottenness within and can only be supported by knavery and ignorance. By the latter, because it cannot see into the absurdity of its dogmas and the inconsistency of its principles and by insidiously calling the people their sovereigns and prating about liberty the rights of Man, knaves have contrived to keep up the deception, although all the while they were playing the part of the most unconscionable tyrants. Democracy never could exist long, because ignorance alone is its basis and its misled and stupid votaries must sooner or later be awakened from their delusive reveries by hearing and feeling the evil tendency of its measures. When such weak and half-witted fellows as Randolph, Beau Dawson, Sam Smith and Bob Wright take the lead in our national councils; while the information and talents of Griswold, Bayard, Ross and Morris remain unheeded and without influence; it may be emphatically said, that the reign of ignorance and knavery has commenced in this our once happy land.
Nature vs Tom Paine.—Just after the dreadful hail storm on Monday, we were not a little pleased to hear the following sensible reflection from a poor old black woman—"Ah, she cried out, you better all take care of yourselves. Some peo-

ple say there's no God. God Almighty shews what he can do now. That there man Tom Paine says there ha'n't any God. I be bound if he was here now, he'd run away and hide himself for fear" The notion of this unuttered slave struck us forcibly, as in the very spirit of Lear's exclamation while the tempest was thundering and pouring over him:
"Let the great Gods, That keep this dreadful pudder o'er our heads Find out their enemies now. Tremble, thou wretch That has within thee undivulged crimes Unwhipp'd of Justice.—Hide thee, thou bloody hand! Thou prejudiced, and similar of virtue, Thou art incestuous! Caitiff, shake to pieces, That under covert and convenient seem- ing, Hath practis'd on man's life! Close pent up guilts Rive you concealing continents, and alk These dreadful summoners grace!"
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25.
Extract of a letter from New York, to the Editor of the True American dated Saturday, (noon) May 21.
"The British Packet Lady Arabella, Porteous, from Falmouth, via Halifax and the ship Eagle, Riker, from Belfast, are just come up. They bring no later news than we have had already. The latter is in 35 days from Belfast."
THERE is in the novel of Humphry Clinker, an anecdote related of the famous player and wit, Mr. Quin. That extraordinary man is supposed to censure the custom of admitting inferior orders of people into the society of the polished and elegant at Bath; and is answered by Young Melford, who defends it upon the principle that it tends to ameliorate society, by affording the interior class an opportunity of improving, by catching the manners of their superiors. "No, Sir, (replied Quin) the inferior class are not improved—but they make the superior much worse by the commixture. They are no more improved than a jakes would be improved by throwing a plate of marmalade into it. The filth would be increased in quantity, without being diminished in quality."
This story is brought to our recollection by a late publication. "The letter of a Kentucky Member of Congress to his Constituents." This gentleman whom, because he is constitutionally yclep'd Honorable , we are bound to think ought to be really so, has, by throwing the marmalade of his honor into the jakes of the democratic agents, assimilated so nearly to them in quality, that we should have thought, and we are not far from thinking, that this letter was actually written by some of those ingenious, and ingenious gentlemen, those Ingeniosos Hidalgos who reflect so much honor on the democratic press in this country. It really bears evident marks of the arts of able editors . The thing is admirable in original; and though a copy may be good, the story, bad as it is, would be better if it were new; more credit is therefore due to the original inventors, than to this Congressional Retailer. In short, we are sorry to see a Member of Congress covering the nakedness of his shivering nature, with some of the worn and filthy rags of that rué friperie and mensonges , the anti-federal press.
We can make all due allowances for a legislator of the woods, if he always lives in the woods, and, like wood philosophers, never reads; but the gentleman in hand must have attended to Congress; and surely we are warranted in saying, that (if he ever read at all) he has read the leading anti federal prints. Of course, he must have known, that there was nothing at all new, or worthy the honor of his name, in that curious paragraph, which states that "sums of public money were retained in hand by the officers of the late administrations, and lent to the public at interest."
As we are led to believe, not only by this gentleman's palpable misstatement, but by our knowledge that few on that side will read any thing written on the other, that he will never look at this paper, we really wish that some cool, honest, intelligent neighbour of his, who
wishes to see both sides of a question in order to judge of it right, and who, therefore, has read some of the Federal prints, would whisper in his ear that this old, worn out tale has been refuted at least one hundred times; and that it is not much to the gentleman's credit to be taking up with the leavings of the jacobin falsifiers. In Kentucky we know wine is dear, but a member of Congress ought to be above the meanness of making use of the heels and rindings of bottles of the scum of the earth. We wish that good neighbour to tell that bright legislator, that if such frauds had been committed they ought to have been punished; that it was the duty of the present administration to bring them to light, not by the snake like procedure of calumnious inuendo, but by direct accusation. If the charge is true, the present administration are guilty of misprision of fraud, of a gross wrong to the public, and indeed of a high misdemeanor, in not bringing the guilty to justice. They have been two years in office; surely time enough to bring to justice, or at least to impeach all public delinquents. If the charge is not true, then the Kentucky member is, by his own charge, thrown over the railing into the pit, along with the whole herd of jacobin falsifiers, who have so far outdone all precedent, as to have dumb foundered and lockjaw'd even their qudam profelytes, and to have made themselves almost as despised for their folly by the bad, as they were before abhorred for their wickedness by the virtuous.
(Charleston Courier.)
Progress of truth. —What is democracy? A system of falsehood. How has it prevailed? By the disciplined spirit, the enterprising, the hardy and incessant exertions of its followers. To what is democracy opposed? to those real republican principles of Washington, known by the name of federalism. If democracy is falsehood, and it is opposed to federalism, then federalism must be a system of truth: and shall it be denied that the same degree of zeal and pains which has made falsehood triumphant, if honestly employed in disseminating truth must necessarily in a reasonable time raise up truth again on the ruins of falsehood, or Federalism on the ruins of democracy? Surely no:—corrupt and degenerate as men are, they have not yet arrived to such a state of balefulness as to love, vice or to follow it for its own sake, when it leads to the certain destruction of all their interests and enjoyments. It follows then of course, from the natural order of things, that democracy, which is not only political wickedness, but a sort of wickedness yielding no profit to the people whose liberties and happiness it threatens, can not long resist the weight of talents and character in the opposite scale, if its exposure is only continued with vigorous industry and perseverance. There is indeed no alternative between this mode of conduct and tame submission. The democrats will never be satisfied while the name of federalist exists; and, unless the federalists will quietly submit to their own extinction, they must strain every nerve to put down the great common nuisance. They are in the situation of a man meeting a highway robber; they must give up their all at once or resolve to subdue. Their enemies will allow of no quiet medium, and no choice is left but that of servitude or empire. It is a vain and a very pernicious notion which some people entertain, that democracy is to be appeased by half way concessions, that any moderation on our part short of passive obedience can ever glut its appetite. Such people know nothing of the essential character of the system they talk about, and their idle imagination serves only to deaden the active patriotism of their neighbors. Let us then never by words, by deeds or in thought countenance this notion.—Let us but be true to the high cause in which we are concerned, and it is as certain as the relation between cause and effect, that federalism must again succeed. That its fortitude has been put to severe trials we will grant; but moralists teach that without trials in this life human virtue can hardly show itself: and shall we make a willing sacrifice of our beloved country, because it requires some trouble and struggles to save it? Away with "such a feeble temper."
Adverse as the federal fortune has been there is yet no reason for despondency. Let it be remembered, that although the democrats have had all the patronage and the weapons of government in their hands
for more than two years, the growth of their influence is evidently stopped, and that the people seem already to have said unto them—"Thus far shall you go, and no farther"—This being the case, the increase of our adversaries being arrested, a very considerable point is gained: For the nature of democracy is to be ever restless, it is like the tide, it cannot remain still, if it does not flow it must ebb, if not permitted to advance forward, as Paddy Cheetam says, it must inevitably 'advance backward.' It may indeed have an occasional rise, such as we see for a moment accidentally produced in retreating waters; but we calculate with confidence hereafter on its continual depression. The prospect around us is encouraging, and with new hope ought to inspire new activity. Even in the great camp of the foe, our friends are beginning to muster strong. In the last congress there was but one federal member from Virginia; and the general Assembly of that state so laid off the districts as they thought would exclude any more. Yet, in spite of all this, there are now four federalists from thence elected into Congress. In the City of N. York, where at the last contested election in 1801 the democrats elected their candidates for the legislature by a majority of 1483 they have now only a majority of 696, being 787 less than before; and where at that time they elected their Senator by a majority of 176, the federal candidate for the Senate has now a majority of 77, being an increase on the tide of federalism and a falling off from democracy of 253 votes. In New England the other party confesses themselves that the federalists are stronger than ever: And we hope before long that Maryland will follow the good example, will purge her councils, and retrieve her honor. In short we fondly expect yet to see the day, when the faction who now bear sway will be generally as much detested, scorned and execrated in this country as any set of demagogues ever were by a deceived, an injured and insulted people.
(Fred. Her.)
Premiums offered by the Trustees of the Massachusetts Society, for promoting Agriculture, (Boston.)
For a cheap and effectual method of destroying the Canker Worm, to be communicated before 1st Oct. 1803—one hundred dollars, or Gold Medal.
A like premium for a certain, and the cheapest method of destroying the Bug Worm—to be communicated before 1st December 1803.
Annual premium, 30 dollars, to 1st October 1805, for the introduction of a Ram or Ewe, for the purpose of Propagating a head of sheep, superior to what may be already in the state—claims before 1st October.
Thirty dollars for the greatest quantity of Wool, Meat and Tallow, from the smallest number of Sheep, not less than a score—claim before 1st August 1804.
For the largest quantity of Compost Manure, not less than 200 tons, by some new and useful method in proportion to expense and of materials common to most farms—50 dollars or a Gold Medal—next largest quantity, 30 dollars—claim, 1st August, 1803.
To the best new and improved method of introducing fine grass, fit for hay or pasture, in low fresh meadows now producing coarse grass or bushes, not less than two acres—30 dollars—claim, 1st November 1804.
For the discovery of any species of Grass not commonly cultivated or known, and of a quality for food of neat cattle or horses, superior to those now in use. 50 dollars. Claim, 1st October 1804.
To the person who shall exhibit distinct specimens, of the greatest variety of Grasses now in use, and specify their respective qualities, productiveness and usefulness for food, for different kind of animals. 50 dollars. Claim, 1st October, 1803.
To the person who shall produce from seed, the best growth of thrifty Trees, not less than 600, and in the proportion of 2400 to the acre, if the following kinds of forest trees, oak, ash, elm, sugar maple, beech, black and yellow birch, chestnut, walnut or hickory, 25 dollars, or if all of oak, 50 dollars. Claims, 1st October 1806.
To the person who shall analyze the constituent parts, of several fertile soils respectively, and in like manner of several poor soils, so as to discover the defect of the latter, and shew by actual experiments, how the defects may be remedied, by the addition of earths or other ingredients, in a
manner which may be practised upon common farmers, 50 dollars and if it appears to the trustees, that upon an extensive practice, the improvement of the soil, would be more than equivalent to the expense of the improvement, the addition of 100 dollars. A minute description of the several soils, and all the circumstances relative to the process, cultivation and results will be required. Claims before 1st November, 1804.
The communications must be accompanied with proper certificates, from select men, magistrates, clergymen and other vouchers to the satisfaction of the Trustees; the names to be in a sealed paper with a mark or device, corresponding to the signature of the communication.
By order of the Trustees, JOHN AVERY, Secretary.
On Sunday night, the 15th inst. as capt. Owens was going to bed at his lodgings in Portsmouth, some person, as yet unknown, fired a musket through the window and shot him in the breast: the ball, which was a remarkable large one, was extracted by Dr. Maupin, who gives some hopes of Owens's recovery. Norfolk Pap.
Eighty families of distinction and property are said to be emigrating from one Canton only from Switzerland to North America. A glorious proof this of the beneficial mediation of the grand pacificator. It will at least, however, have the effect of sending so many more enemies to French Politics where, by this nation, they are more wanted—good ever thus comes out of evil. Lon. Pap.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Schr. Four Brothers, Rich, Lisbon. Enterprise, Manning, Jamaica. Young Lion, Luckett, N. York. Commerce, Mann, Baltimore. Commerce, —, Providence.
CLEARED, Brig Vengeance, Rea, Lisbon. Schooner Tryall, Bulher, Philadelphia. Hope, Cox, New York. Sloop Maria O'Meara, do. Mary, Rhodes, Providence.
Notice.
THE TITLE PAPERS of the property of the deceased Robert Mease, advertised to be sold on Saturday next, by Mr. Wm. Herbert, the trustee, are in my possession, and any person desirous of seeing them, or viewing the property previous to the sale, will be shown either on application. The Mill on Holmes's run, will be little more than half a mile from the Turnpike Road, which will be extended beyond that this season; and there is on the land a handsome house for a summer retreat. There is also a tenable house on the lot, near the George Town Road, which rents for 40 dolls. per ann. and the lots adjoining it have produced two tons of hay per acre. The ground rents in town are well secured by good brick improvements.
G. DENEALE.
May 25. d
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
Twenty bds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty trais fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in bds. & bks.
Ten tiers fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand,
24 bds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bks. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscadel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks
London particular Madeira Wine.
May 25. cozw
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.

PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following VALUABLE PROPERTY, viz.
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improvements thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Robert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George-Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and interest of said Robert Mease to the following lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Robert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandel; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dols. per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandell; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with approved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment.
WILLIAM HERBERT,
Trustee. dis
April 28.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
 50 boxes Segars,  2 bales Muslins,  6 pipes old Madera Wine,  5 rees's Threads,  100 pieces Bandances,  10 bales Cotton,  1 trunk low priced Callicoes,  2 butts French Brandy,  50 boxes Soap and Candles,  4 boxes Wool and Cotton Carls,  50 kegs Tobacco (James river)  20 bks. Beef and Pork,  10 hhds. Sugar,  10 tons Swedish Iron,  20 boxes Chocolate,  100 reams Wrapping Paper,  100 do. Writing do.  French and Nova Scotia Plaster,  Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. 
A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,) LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.
April 25. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled, THE CONDUCT
OF Merrivether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public. By James T. Callender.
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
Thos. L. Washington & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, And are now opening for sale at their store in Fairfax street,
A handsome selection of SPRING GOODS,
Consisting of dimities, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish linens and sheetings, superfine chintzes and calicoes, plain, figured and embossed cambricks, Italian sarines and crapes, linen cambricks, silk and India nankeens, bandanno, Barcelona and cotton handkerchiefs, muslin and cotton shawls, cotton and silk trimmings, extra long wash and leather and silk gloves, florentine, Marseilles and jeans waistcoating, silk and cotton stockings, kid, Morocco and leather shoes, gentlemen's straw hats, &c. &c. which will be sold low for cash.
Tickets in the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery to be had at the above store.
May 23. eo3t
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Medway, captain Parker, and the Two Polies, captain M c Lauchlan,
A complete assortment of QUEENS WARE & GLASS, which he offers for sale at his store on King street.
Also for sale,
 A general assortment of China, Pipes by the box,  Grindstones, Sackings, Porter Bottles, Pocket Bottles, Sets of Castors,  Liverpool stow'd Salt, and 500 bushels Liverpool Coals. 
May 5. eo3w
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
 First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron,  Sugar in hhds. and barrels, Pepper and Cafia,  Boxes fresh Raisins.  Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia  Barcelona Brandy, Hylon Skin, and Souchong Teas, Boies India Cottons, Checks and Callicoes, China and Lougee romal Handkerchiefs,  A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs Mould and dip Candles, Red Seal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. 
March 17. eo
To be Sold positively At public sale, on Thursday the 26th May, on the premises,
THE Subscriber's life-estate in the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria. The farm consists of about 360 acres. The buildings and improvements very good, and the fishery attached to it very valuable.
Also will be sold at the same time and place, a number of horses, cattle & sheep and a variety of farming utensils as well as a quantity of household furniture, consisting of mahogany tables, bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, &c.
The terms cash, for all sums under one hundred dollars; and for all sums above, approved notes negotiable in the banks of Alexandria or Columbia, at sixty and ninety days.
TOBIAS LEAR. eo
May 5. eo
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY.
December 7. eo
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
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
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, King street, A NEW EDITION OF ENFIELD'S SPEAKER
OR, MISCELLANEOUS PIECES, Selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed an essay on
ELOCUTION,
Price 87 1/2 cts. handsomely bound and lettered.
May 14. d
Jeremiah Satterwhite, COACH MAKER,
Still continues to carry on the business, in St. Asaph street, opposite Edward Marvin's Blacksmith Shop. He returns his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, for the liberal encouragement he has met with, and hopes a continuance of their favors, as he will do every thing in his power to give general satisfaction.
He has now on hand a few handsome GIGS, nearly finished, of choice materials, which he offers for sale on moderate terms. —WANTED, two good wood workmen, a carriage maker and wheel right, to whom generous wages will be given. —Likewise, two boys, well recommended, to any part of the business, as he intends carrying it on in all its branches. —Wanted to purchase, oak timber for spokes, ash timber (very tough) sawed or in logs, some good poplar plank, for which the cash will be given.
May 19. 2aw1m.
This Day Landing,
From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber,
 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality,  1 ton of Cordage,  200 tiersce Stone Lime,  1 bale Russia Sheetings,  500 pieces Nankkeen,  10 chests Young Hylon Tea,  20 bks. new Rum. 
J. G. Ladd. d
April 29. d
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bks. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel.
ALSO,
A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes.
Thos. Simms.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard.
City of Washington, March 25. eo
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Scott and Company,
Plfs.
AGAINST Harmann and Davis, and Robert B. Jamesson,
Defis.
THE defendant, Samuel Davis, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Samuel Davis is not an inhabitant of this District, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Samuel Davis, do appear here on the first day of June next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant, Robert B. Jamesson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Samuel Davis, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test,
G. DENEALE, Clerk. raw2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Roberts and Griffith,
Plf.
AGAINST George Richardson,
Defis.
ON motion of the said complainants, by their attorney, the rule for "taking the bill for confessed" is set aside, and the said defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the plaintiffs bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test,
G. DENEALE, Clerk. raw2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Josiah Wason,
Plf.
AGAINST John R. Wheaton and Walter D. Addison,
Defis.
THIS suit is set for decree on bill and answer as to the defendant Addison, and the said defendant Wheaton not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this District, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel; it is ordered that the said defendant, Wheaton, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the plaintiffs bill and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test,
G. DENEALE, Clerk. raw2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss. March adjourned session, 1803. Samuel Harper and George N. Lyles, trading under the firm of Harper and Lyles,
Plfs.
AGAINST Owen Roberts,
Defi.
THE said defendant, Owen Roberts, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of June term next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Test,
G. DENEALE, Clerk. raw2m
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE, on Prince Street, the latter of which I occupy.
The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry goods business, and the other, well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family.
Wm. HODGSON. d
May 9.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.