Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-31 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
 Rum in hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halticks,  Fernought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Mullin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 28.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bks.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bks.  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, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Mullin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Thre'ls, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks, 
And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 27.
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, } Executors. GEO. TRIPLETT, } March 1. d
HATS.
I have just received a few cases of English felt Hats, well assorted, and now for sale. Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
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
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 mullins, 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. d m
Molasses, Almonds, &c.
 Twenty hhds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality,  Twenty frails fresh Almonds,  A quantity of loaf and Lump Sugar in hhds. & bks. 
Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand,
 24 hhds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof,  100 bks. Pork,  40 do. brown Sugar,  Muscadel and bloom Raisins,  50 tons Plaister, 
A few quarter casks
London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. co2w
WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the William and John , from London, and the United States , from Liverpool,
DRY GOODS,
Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED
In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool;
 Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jaconet and book Mullins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marseilles, Waistcoating, sewing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. 
They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED
SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d
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
For PHILADELPHIA,
The SLOOP HILAND, JOHN HAND, Master:
An excellent vessel, and will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to DANL. M'CLEAN. May 28. d
For CHARLESTON, (SOUTH-CAROLINA,)
The new, fast sailing Schooner Young Lyon, FIELDER LUCKETT, Master:
Will sail in all next week, has good accommodations for passengers. For passage only apply to the master on board, or to DANIEL M'CLEAN. May 26. d
For LIVERPOOL,
The fine, fast sailing (Philadelphia built) Ship United States, Captain O. P. FINLEY;
has nearly all her cargo ready to go on board, and will be dispatched in 7 days, for Freight, of a few hundred barrels, or Passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. N. B. This ship is intended as a regular trader to Liverpool, and is expected to return very early in the autumn. May 26. d
For Sale or Charter,
The Brig FOX, one hundred and twenty tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to LEWIS DEBLOIS. Who has for sale,
About 30,000 feet inch and two inch plank, and a few barrels seed Potatoes. May 23. d
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship
HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Straights.—Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHORNE.
N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hhds tobacco. May 9. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately opened a store in Prince, between Fairfax and Union streets, where he intends keeping a constant supply of
PAPER, of all kinds. His being the manufacturer, enables him to sell on very low terms, either by wholesale or retail. He likewise has on hand, and intends keeping, a large assortment of
Cut Nails & Brads, of all sizes. The whole of which he now offers for sale at a very low price, for cash, or a short credit to punctual men. GEO. W. GIBBONS.
Gentlemen favoring him with their orders shall have immediate attention paid them.
The highest price given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS. May 27. d
Umbrellas.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas. May 10. d
ADAM LYNN,
Jeweller,
OPPOSITE MR. MOTT'S TAVERN, KING STREET,
HAS JUST RECEIVED
A few elegant japanned
TEA & COFFEE URNS.
Also,
 Tea Trays in sets; Tea Caddies; Bread Trays; Knife Trays; Snuffers and Trays; Knives and Forks; Penknives; Scissors; Gold Lockets; Breast Pins; Rings; Ear Rings; Pearl Bracelets; Necklaces and Neck Chains of the newest patterns; gilt, plated and steel mounted Swords; silver and gold Epaulets; Dirks; Horseman's Caps; Holsters and Sword Belts of a superior quality, with a variety of 
Plated and Fancy Goods.
AND A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Gold & Silver Watches, the whole of which will be sold very low.
Wanted,
A Journeyman Silvermith who understands the business well, to whom constant employment will be given; or if it could be made to suit, would be taken as a partner in the gold and silversmith business. May 28. co
Just Received,
And for Sale at the Subscriber's Store, in Union Street,
A parcel of excellent Jamaica
ORANGES & LIMES,
by the barrel. Whoever wishes to have the worth of their money will please to turn the corner. ABEL WILLIS. May 24. d
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States , the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also,
A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country.
PHILIP WANTON. 4th mo. 9th
We want to purchase,
Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Who have received by the ship United States ,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States , on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers.
Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
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

Public Sale.
To be Sold, on Thursday the 2d of June next, A valuable Water Lot, Situated on the upper corner of Keith's wharf, 50 feet 4 inches front on the water and extending back about one hundred and twenty feet, to a fifty feet street called Gibbon Street. This wharf has been lately logged and filled up, and now in complete repair.
Also, Three Lots on Water street, between the dwelling houses of Thomas Vowell and Samuel Harper; 77 feet front and extending back one hundred and twenty three feet five inches. On one of these lots there is erected a one story frame house, twenty feet front and sixteen feet back, with a kitchen, now in the occupancy of Mr. Myers at 15 pounds per ann. The whole in fee simple and the title indisputable. Conditions to be made known at the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER. The sale of this property has been postponed to the day abovenamed, in consequence of the present unfavorable weather. May 26.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday, 4th June, Will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving approved negotiable notes,
The three story BRICK HOUSE & LOT, In fee simple,
Situate upon the north side of Prince street, and east side of Washington street, and bounded as followeth, viz. "Beginning at the intersection of said street, and running thence northwardly with Washington street and binding therewith 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington street 76 feet to Prince street, thence westwardly with that street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet."
P. G. MARSTELLER. May 13.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday next will be sold, without Reserve, at the Vendue Store, the following
VALUABLE FURNITURE, 4 Mahogany and common Bed Steads, 1 do. side Board, 1 do. Dining Table with ends, 1 do. Tea Table. 1 do. Book Case, 2 do Bureaus, 18 do. Chairs with cushings and covers, 1 do. Knife Case, Looking Glasses, 1 Globe, 3 Feather Beds, 5 Matrasses, Bed and Window Curtains, 2 Elegant paintings of the Great Falls of Niagara, 1 Large Copper Kettle, 4 pair neat Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, Fenders, &c. 1 Wheat Fan, &c. &c. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. May 30.
Public Sale.
Will be added to the Sales at Vendue, on Tuesday next,
1 trunk containing tamboured and cambric muslins, silk stockings, and suspenders, 1 trunk containing Chintzs, Calicoes and Marceilles, 3 trunks of Millinets, 1 case of Ribbons and Bobbins, 1 do. of Tapes, 1 do. of Checks, 1 bale of blue Gurrags, A few boxes of HATS, well assorted. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 28.
For Sale, A handsome FORTE PIANO. Apply to THOS. PATTEN. May 24.
European Intelligence.
LONDON, March 28.
Extract of a letter from Paris, March 22.
"THE French revolution has not respected the etiquette of courts more than it has the laws of nations. Ambassadors from independent states have been arrested without cause, and released without apology; nay, insult has sometimes been added to the offence, and strange to say, it never excited amongst the diplomatic corps, any other feelings, than apprehension for the individual safety of each of its members, and a silent pity for the victims of the violated laws of nations. By this impolitic conduct, the representatives of emperors and kings have accustomed upstarts to treat them with impertinence and insolence, and to hold to them, at the courts of Luxembourg and Thuilleries, the low language of the bar or the haughtiness and commanding language of the camp."
"In former times, even when wars or conspiracies forced the French monarchs to order any foreign ambassador to leave the court or the country, anger did not get the better of dignity, and the offended never forgot that the offender was the representative of an independent prince, his equal in rank if not in power."
"The remarks I heard yesterday, when I dined with the count De M _____, who very justly observed that some new diplomatic regulations are absolutely necessary, and either all other independent states must adopt the revolutionary laws, language, and conduct of France or force France to fix the period when it will again acknowledge & respect the laws, customs & etiquette, acknowledged by all other states & nations of Europe; and that till such a period, charge d'affaires should be the only persons employed in France."
"You ask me if I visit the foreign ministers here, and if they are men of diplomatic talents? I have the honor of the acquaintance of ALL the ministers from all the yet independent nations, and most of them are grown old in diplomatic employment, and are of tried abilities."
"Count de Cobentzel, the imperial ambassador, brother to the successor of baron Thugut, is a person of amiable manners, and if his attendance at St. Cloud, two days after the insult offered to Count De Stahremberg, before any satisfaction was given, or orders received from his own court how to act, has rather lowered him in the public opinion, the treaty then negotiating about the indemnities for the grand duke of Tuscany, forced him, no doubt, on this, and other occasions, to believe differently from what as a Kunitz or a Thugut would have done: he has abilities, but it is reported, that Talleyrand has said, that his official dinners are better than his official memorials."
"Count De Marcessi, the Russian ambassador, was under the great Catharine II. ambassador to the courts of Vienna, Stockholm, and Copenhagen, and at her death, he was left prime minister: exiled by Paul I. he was recalled by the present emperor, and sent as his ambassador to Paris. Accustomed to the polite etiquette of courts, the revolutionary one in France surprised and offended him, and he did not conceal his sentiments: the French intriguers at St. Petersburg, much wished his disgrace; they were however, disappointed; his great abilities, and his past services, were not forgotten by such a prince as Alexander, who told his enemies, that count Marcessi must either remain where he is, or re-assume the place he occupied at home, at the death of the late empress: this answer silenced them at once, and he is at present hated and feared at the Thuilleries, but honored and esteemed by the whole diplomatic corps."
"The marquis de Lucchesini, the Prussian ambassador, was born at Lucca, in Italy, and as a disciple of Voltaire, was received as a literary companion at the court of the great Frederick: he has been a minister of state to the late and to the present king of Prussia; and was in 1800, sent ambassador to France: his talents are as great as various, and, it is believed that the Prussian prime minister, count Haugwitz, was not quite disinterested when he advised the king to send him out of the way; a philosopher from principle, and a republican by birth, he declared himself somewhat confounded at his arrival in France, in 1800, to find, instead of a nation of philosophers and republicans, as he expected, a nation of political
fanatics, political slaves, and political tyrants."
"Baron E'Ehrensward, the Swedish ambassador, has resided in the same capacity fourteen years in Spain, and was in 1800, sent to England, to negotiate about the captured Swedish convoys. He is a general in his country, and a man of loyal and noble manners and sentiments; he was some time ago exposed to the official anger of a certain great man, because his king, as a prince of the German empire, disapproved of the plunder called German indemnities; after half an hour's uninterrupted abuse, he bowed and retired, but said to a Swedish nobleman by his side, loud enough to be heard: "My friend, it requires more true courage to submit with patience to insults one cannot prevent or resent, than to insult persons we know can neither prevent nor resent it." Since that time he has been received coldly at court, but warmly by all persons of generous and independent principles."
"Chevalier De Dreyer, the Danish minister, has passed thirty six years in embassies at the courts of St. James, St. Petersburg and Madrid, and in 1797, a short time after Talleyrand ascended his ministerial throne, he was appointed to his present station, which he has filled with honor and ability, and in the critical times of the directory, he more than once expected lodgings in the temple. In 1802, was a favorite with the great man; but having formerly known at Madrid, the British minister in France, and continuing to live upon friendly and intimate terms with him, all his other prudeneces, all the services he formerly did madame Talleyrand, have not enabled him to escape the reproach of being an anglo man; an unpardonable crime with certain persons in certain countries."
"As to the ambassadors from Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Holland, and other free and independent nations, they are all chosen men, and might lose their places, if they admitted in their familiar society such an anti-jacobin as I am known to be. One of them, report says, has, however, had the courage or imprudence to say, that nothing proved more, that all the abuse in the Moniteur, for the last nine months, against England, was official, than its late silence since the king's message: but added he, "the speaking monitor of the drawing room has, no doubt, silenced the printed one, because he never yet suffered any rival, any equal, or any superior."
PHILADELPHIA, May 28.
Arrived, Snow William, Quandril, Madeira; sch'r Experiment, Dunn, New York; sloop Patty, Haydor, Saybrook; Cleared, sch'r Liberty, Daley, Spain; brig Echo, Gilmore, Waterford; sch'r Isabella, Cranston, St. Croix.
Captain Brown of the Schooner Farmer Delight. Left at Guadaloupe on the 30th April the following vessels.
Brig Union, Thomas of Philadelphia to sail in about 6 days.
Fair American, Manning, for Baltimore uncertain.
Philip, Martin, for Baltimore, in about 6 days.
Pacific, Nash, Boston unloading.
Unity, Eddes, Newburyport, uncertain.
Juno, Forsithe, _____, in 1 day. Cynthia, Gardner, Salem, just arrived. Industry Brigs, Somerset, about 4 days. Esquibo, D'Oliver, Baltimore, uncertain.
Schooner Nancy, Jefferys, Philadelphia in 10 days. Caroline, Gardner, Baltimore, uncertain.
Industry, Hammond, Newburyport do. Lark, Middleton, in about 6 days for Newburyport, with sundry others belonging to North Carolina and Newburyport, names not recollected and a brig just arrived from New-York.
Captain Wilson, of the Elinor, from Bristol, spoke April 23, ship Commerce, of Philadelphia, from New York to Amsterdam, out 12 days. May 17, ship Wilmington, Woodward, of Philadelphia, from Norfolk to Liverpool, out 7 days. May 21, Schooner Julian, from Jamaica to Boston, out 42 days.
NORFOLK, May 26.
Arrived the brig Maria Louisa, capt. Laitham, from Leghorn. Left there the ship Montezuma, Dathields, of and for Baltimore, to sail in 3 days; ship Warren, Furlong, of Baltimore, for Malaga and Baltimore; ship Buley, Freeman, for Barcelona and Boston.
The brig Ann, Rogers, failed in company from Gibraltar, for New York.
The brig _____, Nickle, of Boston was to sail for Norfolk from Gibraltar in 10 days.
May 11, in lat. 37, 55, spoke the ship Birmingham, out 12 days from Baltimore; same day passed a vessel bottom upwards, about 70 feet keel, and a turpentined bottom; lately upset from her appearance.
May 18, in lat. 33, 35, long. 66, spoke the British ship Elizabeth, 5 weeks out from Jamaica, who informed that the day before an attempt to board him had been made three times by a small Schooner full of men, and was most assuredly a pirate.
Arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to City Point, the ship Industry, Vickery, from Liverpool.
Sailed on the 2d April in company with the Charles Carter, capt. Tompkins, for this port. April 15, in lat. 50, 25, long. 13, 45, spoke the ship Shepherds, Wills, from Norfolk, bound to Liverpool, all well. May 2, off the island of Flores, spoke the schr. Somerset, Brown, from Baltimore bound to Cadiz.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, MAY 31.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated 27th March, to a gentleman in Norfolk, received by the ship Industry, capt. Vickery.
"Our Collector had orders on Thursday last to desist from taking the COUNTERVAILING DUTIES on American ships, and goods imported in them after the 25th instant (March) which we suppose is the case with you."
Extract of a letter from an officer on board one of the French transports, dated Helvoet, April 6.
"It is with pleasure I sit down to inform you, that we are still here, and from present appearances will remain some time; for there in an English squadron cruising off here to intercept the expedition, and it appears that the English are determined the French shall not get possession of Louisiana. We have had the troops on board this fortnight and ready for sea; but we are in expectation the troops will be disembarked in a day or two, as this and the neighbourhood is to be garrisoned with 15,000 French troops. If we should be so fortunate as to get clear of those fellows we shall go immediately to St. Petersburg, and from thence proceed to Philadelphia."
A transport vessel has arrived at Halifax N. S. in 24 days from Ireland, with troops for the garrison.
BENJAMIN CONNET,
Who committed the aggravated robbery on Miss M'Dewell, in Pennsylvania, in March last, was apprehended about the first of May inst. in Upper Canada. He was conducted back thro the western part of this state a few days since. The above may be relied on. The circumstances of his apprehension were peculiar, and well nigh proved fatal to Connet. Patriot.
PRICES CURRENT,
Liverpool, April 9, 1803.
   IMPORTS. PRICES. Per.   s. Caul.     Musco. Brown 32 a 36   Middling 38 41   Good 43 46   Fine, 48 52   Clayed, Tetes 38 44   Terres 50 55   Powders 60 70   Havan. Brown 39 44   Yellow 44 49   White 54 65  
REMARKS—Since the date of our last price current, the sales of most descriptions of foreign produce have been very limited; this has consequently produced a scarcity of money, and some of our merchants begin to feel the effect of this and we do not look for relief until the issue of the present differences between this country and France is known. The demand for sugar is nearly suspended, but as our stock is moderate, and the expected supplies will not in all probability be great, we think the present prices will be supported, whatever may be the result of the present negotiation, and should it terminate in a war, prices may probably advance.

  Coffee, ordinary 92 3/4 1 00   midling 102 1 12   good 114 1 20   fine 123 1 26   Triage 60 75   Java 100 1 05   Bourbon 102 1 08 
The prices of Coffee are already so high, that we do not expect a war will affect them in any material degree, and should the present dispute be adjusted amicably, they may experience some decline, if we should receive a moderate supply.
  Cocoa, W. India 70s a 78s   Carracca 100 105 
Scarce, but Carracca only in demand, and this may decline on the arrival of moderate supplies.
  Ginger, White 75s a 105s   Black 30 35 
Very scarce, good White only in demand, and has of late greatly advanced in price.
  Pimento 8d a 8 3/4 d   Scarce and in demand. 
  Hides, Buenos Ayres 9 10   Cuba 6 7   West India 5 1/2 6 
In demand, and having been scarce for some time, prices have advanced, and are likely to continue high until more abundant supplies arrive.
  Fustic 121 os a 151   Cam. 22 o 24   Honduras 21 o 23   Jamaica 18 o 20 
Several arrivals of Fustic and Logwood have taken place, and prices are on the decline; we think the price of the latter will be materially lower, unless a war should take place.
  Nicaragua } small 351 40   Wood. } large 50 60 
Very scarce and much wanted.
  Mahogany, Cuba 1s 4d 2s 4d   Hispan, 1 8 2 1 inch   Hon. 1 2 2 1 thick. 
At present scarce, Honduras particularly: the future currency will in some measure depend on the result of the present negotiation.
  Bourbon 3s 0d a 4s 0d   Surinam 2 0 2 2   Berbice 1 10 2 2   St. Domin. 1 3 1 7   Com. W. I. 1 5 1 7   Carthagena 1 4 1 5   Carracca 1 0 1 3   Surat 0 9 0 11   Porto Rico 1 10 2 2 
  COTTON. N. O. } bags 11 1 4   bales 11 1 4   Natches 11 1 4   Georgia, } Upland 1 0 1   Sea Island, } fine 2 10 3   midling 2 2 2   inferior 1 6 2   Saw gin'd 1 6 2 
For these last ten days the sales of cotton have been very limited, and our market is in a very dull state for all descriptions; we attribute this to the suspension we are kept in with respect to the result of the present negotiation. It seems the general opinion, that if a war should take place, the Cotton market will for a while be in a depressed situation, as our trade for a time will be thrown out of its regular channel, but we do not apprehend any reduction ultimately in the prices, unless the scarcity of money should operate unfavourably on commercial operation. If the differences are amicably adjusted, we expect a revival in the demand at the present quotations.
  Cochineal, 17 0 19   Indigo, Mississippi 5 6 7   Spanish 6 0 10   St. Domingo 5 6 7   East India 5 6 10   Bourbon 5 6 7 
Indigo continues to meet with a ready sale, and these prices are likely to be supported, as the quantity on hand is very trifling.
  ing 3 6 4 0   Rye 3 0 3 6   Indian corn 3 0 3 3 
The suspension in which the public is kept with regard to political events, has again thrown our grain and flour market into a very depressed state, and we have not for some years known prime English wheat sold so low as it has this week; 98 per 70lb is this day the highest given for such—the late accounts of the continental markets will prevent any purchases from being made for exportation, and we do not expect that several cargoes which were bonded, will now be brought into the market for home consumption. The Baltic will soon be open again, and we may look for some further supplies from that quarter. Our farmers have still considerable stocks on hand, and the present season has been particularly favourable for bringing forward the seed now in the ground. From the present appearance of the future currency of Grain and Flour, we shall apprehend a considerable decline, were the prices not already so low, that we think they cannot undergo any material change. If a war should take place, prices may for a time, at least experience some advance.
In the American Mercury of the 12th inst. published at Hartford, Mr. Babcock, the editor, after declaring, in substance, that the democrats in Connecticut, though greatly defeated at the last election, are still increasing and will finally triumph, assumes the prophetic style and raves like one of the ancient Sybils, in the following terrific language:
“When all Calabria shakes beneath the feet of the people, it is much more dreadful than the local eruptions of Vesuvius and Etna. When the earth all around is falling in, tho’ it be but slowly, the crust is continually growing thinner, and the poor wretches, without a place to cast their eyes to for safety, must ere long be swallowed up with sudden destruction, and there can be none to deliver. Let the federal deceivers be assured an extensive fire is kindled under them, whose flames are increasing, tho’ there may be but few volcanoes exhibiting ebullitions.”
Here a scene is disclosed, that is infinitely more horrible than the old gunpowder plot. Surely every federal republican must stand aghast; his teeth chattering in his head & his hair bristling on end. What! Is Connecticut shaking like Calabria in the neighbourhood of some hidden Volcano? Is the earth all around falling in? Is the crust on which the people stand, continually growing thinner? Is an extensive subterraneous fire kindled? Are its flames increasing? Are several volcanoes exhibiting ebullitions, and are many more operating in secret?—All this must be truly tremendous.
While we suspect that citizen Babcock, scorched in his imagination by the sulphurous fires he so feelingly describes, has rather overcharged the picture, we are constrained to acknowledge the aptness of his similes. His comparing Jacobinical principles, the general diffusion whereof would be subversive of the bonds of civil society, to volcanoes, is a thought entirely just, tho’ not new. Balance.
“I don’t know how to remove these large stones,” said a labourer on a turnpike-road, “Call them federalists, and they will soon be removed,” replied a bye stander. ibid.
PORT FOLIO. This miscellany of elegant and polite literature, we are happy to see, continues the spirit with which it originated. As a paper devoted solely to the Belles Lettres , it has indisputable claims of precedence before any other publication in the country. Its columns are replete with articles of genius and usefulness. Its original departments, besides that part which we presume to flow from the pen of its able editor, is furnished by no ordinary talents. It is difficult to cull from its files an essay or a poem which can justly be entitled only to a mediocrity of merit. Its editor, who is known to many of us in this quarter, is a man of genius, and of whom his country will one day be proud to boast. It is a rare, indeed, we believe it an unprecedented thing in America, to find any one, except the one of whom we are speaking, who has uniformly devoted the whole of his services and talents to literary pursuits. In England, which abounds with learned men, and those who are proud to patronize them,
the case may be otherwise. But in this country, the man of genius must unite with these pursuits some commercial enterprize, or submit to the alternative of penury and neglect.
In either case he reaps for his labors dissatisfaction. Should he adhere solely to the cultivation of his mind, and administering to his countrymen the gratuitous product of his midnight labours, chill penury damps the flame of his genius and extinguishes its brilliancy.—Should it be embarked in plants of commerce or speculation, he finds he is traveling a path from which he has, by habit, no compass to guide him, and it is altogether uncongenial with his wishes. The editor of the Port Folio has buffeted the billows of frequent disappointments and various discouragements. He has now conducted in the city of Philadelphia the valuable Miscellany of which we are writing, for nearly thirty months, and we find no depreciation in its value, and we hope no defalcation of its patrons. We have given this brief opinion of the paper and its editor, as we have had frequent occasion to do before, not only as a small tribute to their merits, but as inducement to gentlemen of leisure and wealth to subscribe for a work, from the annual perusal of which they will assuredly receive as much rational pleasure as they will at the end of the year from the retention of five undisturbed dollars in their coffers.
(Farmers Weekly Museum.)
From the Albany Gazette. To those Ladies of Wallingford who met at a Tavern there, and drank Seventeen Toasts , in celebrating the Ides of March 1803.
Most Beautiful! The great Semiramis, the invincible red-faced Catharine of all the Russias, drank abundance of strong brandy; so did the mighty Czar; but their Ladies of Honor did never form themselves into a committee of the whole, and drink seventeen bumpers each. This high honor was reserved for your superior merit.
Most Accomplished! Your patriotism, on this occasion, has exceeded all example, for even the ladies of Middletown, some years ago , drank but sixteen bumpers .
Most Lovely! This is the sure way to multiply soldiers; and a democratic army of such amazons must be irresistible.
Most Daring! As soon as I heard that you had so gallantly discharged SEVENTEEN ROUNDS at the enemies of the immortal Mammoth, and that not one of you had fallen in the action, I said “Amen, these things must be written in a book—recorded in Druid song ,” and sent to the seventeen octagon churches . So I have written a solemn ode on the occasion, which Elibu Palmer may set to music, and cause to be chanted by the whole amazonian army.
Most Amiable! I lay at your feet this pepper corn of my esteem , and am with the highest consideration, your most admiring DRUID . Cayuga, April 1803.
AN ODE. Ladies of Wallingford! all hail! You will I toast, when e’er I drink Cider, or beer, flip, wine or ale, In cellar, green house, grove or dale; You are the girls that never shrink!
Daughters of Bacchus! fill the bowl! Let mirth, and punch, and wine abound: French Joan , like you, had a great soul, While petticoats could not controul; She too, a pair of breeches found.
Ladies of Wallingford! proceed! Levil old prudish fashions down, For Jove and fate have both agreed, That your right amazonian breed, Shall raise a king to wear a crown.
Daughters of drink! distend your throats! You wear the leather breeches now, Change your sweet voice for hoarser notes, Cling to the bottle like a vine, And cry encore to martial songs.
Daughters of Bacchus! strong and bold, Who does not envy your proud lot? Your praise can never half be told, Ere seventeen bumpers be forgot.
* The Temples of the Deists are built in the form of an octagon.
Ladies of Wallingford! be kind To gentle Jonathan and Jo , For they are nation good we find; And should they ever have a mind, Why let them have a glass or so.
A Scolding Wife. —A man, plagued with an ill-tempered wife, threw himself into the water, determined, by drowning, to avoid the miseries of being daily subjected to her scolding tongue. When he was taken up, the following lines, expressive of his feeling, were found in his pocket:
“Let lightnings flash—let thunder roll along, Let hideous night fiends join in awful song, Let earthquakes shake the earth from pole to pole, And hell stand gaping for my sinning soul, Let elements contend in endless strife, All are not equal to a scolding wife.”
A fair Cyprian in Richmond; having in a fit of industry applied herself to the business of Mantua making , affixed over the window of her lodging, a painted board, which by a trifling orthographical error, was inscribed thus— JANE SMITH, Mantuamaker.
A Bellows Maker Whitechapel has placed the following notice on his window— “Asthmatic Bellows cured here!”
SUBSCRIPTIONS
To the PORT FOLIO , a literary Paper published in Philadelphia, are received by the Editor of this Paper. The terms are Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
Sale at Auction.
Will be added to the sales of to-morrow, about 20 pieces of Oznaburgs and Ravens Duck, a little damaged. Also, a few casks of HAIR POWDER. T. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 31.
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents, A TREATISE On Practical Farming:
Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz. The use of Plaitter of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures. On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and Farming in General. By John A. Binns, Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. May 31.
IMPORTED,
In the brig Lydia , via New York, CLARET WINE, in casks and cases of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY J. W. & S. LEONARD & Co. or LEWIS LAMBERT & Co. May 26. cost
A great bargain in Land.
Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Wednesday the 1st of June next,
A valuable tract of Land lying on the waters of the Occoquan River, about three miles from Mr. Ellicott’s Mills; containing five hundred and twenty six acres, as by Deed of a General Warrantee bearing date of the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Turner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapted to corn, wheat and tobacco, and is well timbered of the growth of oak, hickory, and poplar; and the improvements are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stables, &c. &c. with several fine springs of water, together with a fine flourishing young orchard of peach and apple trees, and the situation considered remarkably healthy.
Any person wishing to view the land, may be shown it by applying to Edward Washington Esquire, who now has it in possession, until Christmas next, when it will be delivered up to the purchaser.
The advantage of cutting Cord Wood from this land is very great, there being a great abundance and navigation near at hand. The terms of sale will be for approved paper, payment at two, four and six months.
WM. NEWTON, J. MUNCASTER, HEZ. SMOOT, } Trustees.
March 5.

WINDSOR CHAIR MANUFACTORY.
HECTOR SANFORD informs his friends and the public, that he has began Chair Making in George Town, where any order, in his line of business, will be promptly executed. The Chairs will be delivered in Alexandria, free from all expence of carriage.
Gilded Chairs
made in as neat a manner, and at as low a price, as any in the United States.
Letters by post will be punctually attended to.
May 20.
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R. T. HOOE & Co.
HAVE IMPORTED
In the ship United States from Liverpool,
4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d.
Nails,
A few casks of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general,
15 casks of Copperas,
34 casks patent Shot,
Fine and coarse Hats in boxes,
70 pieces of twilled Sacking,
70 boxes Window Glass,
170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints.
May 9.
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Jeremiah Satterwhite,
COACH MAKER,
Still continues to carry on the business, in St. Asaph street, opposite Edward Martin'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) fawed or in logs, some good poplar plank, for which the cash will be given.
May 19.
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The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised.
THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Executors.
May 2,
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One of the Executors being obliged to attend the General Court in Annapolis, on the day appointed for the sale, a further postponement becomes necessary. Thursday the 23d day of June is appointed when the sale will certainly take place.
May 16.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
50 boxes Segars,
2 bales Mullins,
6 pipes old Madeira Wine,
5 tress's Threads,
100 pieces Bandanoes,
10 bales Cotton,
1 trunk low priced Callicoos,
2 butts French Brandy,
50 boxes Soap and Candles,
4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards,
50 kegs Tobacco (James river)
20 bks. Beef and Pork,
10 hds. Sugar,
10 tons Swedish Iron,
20 boxes Chocolate,
100 reams Wrapping Paper,
100 do. Writing do.
French and Nova Scotia Plaister,
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.
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Cucker's Blackstone.
GENTLEMEN, in any part of Virginia who have subscription papers in their hands, are earnestly requested to send them immediately by post to the publishers in Philadelphia—the work is in great forwardness, and will it is presumed, be ready for delivery early in the fall; before which time it will be the interest of those who intend to subscribe to leave their names with the publishers.
Since the prospectus was first issued Judge Tucker has made a selection of the most applicable of Mr. Christian's Notes, which will be printed under their proper references.
May 13.
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SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just received and for sale by
J. & J. H. TUCKER.
ALSO,
By the sloop Friendship, from Barbadoes, 10 hds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual
May 6.
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JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTOM & 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.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ran-away from the Subscriber, at Frederickburgh, on the 25th inst. a negro man named
DUKE,
from 30 to 35 years of age, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, well made, of a yellowish complexion, speaks loud when spoken to, and the lower part of both his ears cut. Had on when he eloped, a snuff coloured broad cloth coat, striped swansdown waistcoat, white Russia Sheetings trousers, black fur hat with a small rim, and shoes; but having other clothes, it is probable he may change his dress. It is expected he will endeavor to impose himself on the public as a free man, as I am informed he has a pass.
The above reward, and all reasonable charges, will be paid, for securing him, so that the subscriber gets him again, on giving information to Mr. John Hodgkins, Alexandria.
Wm. Campbell.
N. B. Masters of vessels and others are forbid harbouring said fellow, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law.
May 28.
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Notice.
ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same.
THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria.
Feb. 18.
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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.
May 9.
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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.
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Valuable Property FOR SALE.
One Tract of about 1,100 acres of land within six miles of Alexandria, on which are a good Grist Mill with two pair of stones in good order; a Distillery with three stills and a boiler, the house has lately been enlarged and put in complete order; a dwelling house with two rooms on the first and four on the second floor; an excellent ice-house, wash-house and kitchen, all almost new and in good order; a large barn and stable almost new; several out houses for the miller, distiller and work people, corn house, smoke house, spring house, and fowl's houses, and a very good garden. There are about 2500 fruit trees on the land, all of the choicest fruits America can afford, and we will venture to say that there is not a better collection in Virginia; about sixty acres of the land are in meadow, and about 700 acres in woods, and most of it thickly timbered, particularly the bottom land, of which there are about 400 acres, exclusive of the meadow.
One other tract of land about 12 miles from Alexandria, and adjoining on the south side of Ravenworth, containing about 170 acres. This land is well situated for farming; there is a framed dwelling house on it, with two rooms on the first and two on the second floor.
One other Tract about five miles from Alexandria, near the turnpike road and the land of Mr. Charles Lee, occupied by Mr. Fendall, containing 80 acres and most of it in woods. The only improvement on this land is a pretty good log house.
Lots in Alexandria.
That Lot of Ground on which the bake house and dwelling house stand, at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
The Lot adjoining the bake house lot, on which the tobacco warehouses stand.
A large Lot opposite the tobacco warehouses, on which are two small framed dwelling houses and a carriage house.
A Lot on the north west corner of Queen and St. Asaph streets, containing 60 odd feet on Queen street and about 100 feet on St. Asaph street.
A Lot on the east side of Washington street, near Queen street, containing on Washington street 63 feet, and in depth 170 odd feet, with the benefit of an alley of 10 feet 6 inches, running the whole distance on the south side and east end of the lot.
Lands in the Western Country.
One Tract of 1,675 acres, one of 2,000 acres, and one of 5,000 acres in Randolph, formerly Harrison county, Virginia, equal in quality to most of the lands in that country. One tract in Kenhawa, formerly Montgomery county, on Mud river, containing about 5,000 acres; this land is about 40 miles below the mouth of Great Kenhawa, and about 6 miles from the Ohio river, is almost all bottom land and equal in quality to any land in that country, and navigable within two miles of the land.
One Tract of 400 acres on Coal-pike creek, which empties into the Great Kenhawa, said to be very valuable.
HEPBURN and DUNDAS.
May 11.
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THE PARTNERSHIP OF HEPBURN & DUNDAS
being by mutual consent dissolved, all persons indebted to them are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, or they will be under the necessity of bringing suit against every delinquent, and all those who may have claims against them are desired to bring them in that they may be paid.
Wm. HEPBURN, JOHN DUNDAS.
Alex. May 12.
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Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Public Sale.
On Friday the 3d of June, will be sold on the premises,
A two story Frame House on Cameron street, westward of the Church.
A one story ditto on Alfred street, near the above—and
About 200 feet front of vacant Lots, on the above streets, together with all the ground rents payable on the remainder of an acre of ground of which the above forms a part.
T. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
HORSE SHOEING,
Agreeably to the Veterinary Society,
By Thomas Fuller,
On Prospect Hill, near the 2d gate leading to Shuter's Hill House, the property of Benjamin Dulany.
ALSO,
All kind of Blacksmiths' work done immediately on application, on economical terms for Cash—(The order of the day.) Those that have riding horses may have them shod with broad Shoes, Spring Heels, proper for riding over pavement, and every kind of Shoes fit for the service that the Horse is to perform.—Shoes are made and ready to put on.
N. B. Common Shoes at 5s. the set; the best Hunters at 6s. the set; the misfire must come with the Horse, that is to say, the money, in plain English, for all work done by
THOMAS FULLER.
May 28.
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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.
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This Day Landing,
From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber,
20 hds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality,
1 ton of Cordage,
200 tiersce Stone Lime,
1 bale Russia Sheetings,
500 pieces Nankkeen,
10 chests Young Hyson Tea,
20 bks. new Rum.
J. G. Ladd.
April 29.
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Mrs. COOKE,
Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in general, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington streets, and hopes to experience a continuance of the liberal and generous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving.
Mrs. Cooke purposed to engage a select number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of approved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain.
Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school.
April 13.
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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.
April 22.
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THE subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the study of Medicine. JAMES CRAIK.
May 18.
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PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.