Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-21 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY , 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, Irish Linens,  Cassimeres, Calicoes,  Kerseys, Threads,  Coatings, Chintzes,  Halfhicks, Bedticks,  Fearnought, Oznaburgs,  Blankets, Sewing Silks,  Planes, Muslin and Muslin  Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs,  Worsted and other India Cottons, &c.  Stockings, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Jan. 14.
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, That a dividend of four and a half per cent on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the last half year, is this day declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next the 6th inst.
By order of the President & Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received & for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS,
 70 Tons Plaster of Paris,  10 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar,  10 hhds. Rum,  1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt,  1000 do. Turk's Island do.  100 Reams Post Paper,  50 do. Wrapping do.  1 Case Dutch Quills,  120 Boxes Havannah Sugars,  2 hhds. Loaf Sugar,  1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread,  1 do. fine hacked Flax,  50 boxes brown and Castile Soap,  50 do. dip Candles,  5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey,  4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy,  Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS,  50 barrels Pork and Beef,  50 do. Shad and Herring. 
They are giving Cash for
Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bbls. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria.
A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE. Jan. 15. d
FOR SALE,
On board the ship Venus , lying at the lower end of Prince Street, 40 bbls. No. 1, Bolton Beef, and 17 bbls. Cyder. Apply to the master. Jan. 20. d3t
Cathgaven for rags
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
One hogshead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO, Sweet China Oranges,
Salmon in bbls. or less quantity, of a superior quality, Rhode-Island Cyder, A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds. Jan. 19. d
Just received, And landing on Merchants' Wharf, A SMALL CARGO OF TURK'S ISLAND SALT, and one of LIVERPOOL FINE, on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board.
ALSO, Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by WM. HODGSON. Jan. 8.
The Freeholders & Housekeepers in the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the court house, in the council chamber, on the 8th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing 12 fit and able men, being Freeholders, to represent the Corporation, as Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councilmen, for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER, Town Serjeant.
Alexandria, January 10. 1803. d8F
JUST RECEIVED, And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber,
 Creme de Menthe in bottles,  Creme de Noyeau do.  Creme de Citronnelle do.  Creme D'Absinthe do.  Essence of Burgamot do.  Do. of Lemon do.  Do. of Thyme do.  Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. 
THOS. PATTEN. Jan. 1. d
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of
BOOKS
In the different branches of Literature.
ALSO, ALMANACS
For 1803,
With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
Madeira Wine.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap. They have also,
One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case. Jan. 18. d
To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Jan. 18. d
MUFFS & TIPPETS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscriber,
A FRESH ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT MUFFS & TIPPETS, THOMAS P. PEARCE. Jan. 12. d
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES,
By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
Notice
ALL persons having claims against the estate of HENRY ROZER, Esq. late of Notley-Hall, are requested to bring them in for settlement on or before the first of June next.
BENJ'N DULANY, jun. Surviving Executor of H. Rozer, dec'd. January 14, 1803.
WILL BE SOLD,
On the first day of next February, at Notley-Hall, the residence of the late Henry Rozer, Esq.
A fine English BULL, with two COWS of the same breed, remarkable for their size and beauty; this stock was brought in by Richard Parkinson, and esteemed the best in England. A good heifer, with a large quantity of the best heifer twine, lately imported, will also be offered for sale on the same day, together with two boats, one of which is a neat row boat, the other calculated for fishing.
Also, one horse CHAISE with Harness complete. Jan. 14. e d s
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master;
ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD,
Who has just received by said vessel, 30 hhds. N. E. Rum, 50 bbls. Beef, 10 bbls. Oil, 400 Rhode-Island Cheese, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality.
Also, A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass. Jan. 6. d
For Freight or Charter To LIVERPOOL,
The SHIP Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE.
She is 450 bbls. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight.
Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON. Dec. 21. d
PSALMODY.
MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scholars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Jamieson. Jun 21. d
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. De. 18. d
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23. d
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Owen Roberts to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises,
One moiety of that LOT of GROUND, in the City of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight; fronting fifty nine feet upon the Pennsylvania avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches: Upon the premises is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold
Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city described in the plan be Number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty-six, fronting forty eight feet seven inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished frame Dwelling-House. JAMES KEITH. January 18. dts
THE FEDERALIST.
IS JUST RECEIVED, in two handsome octavo volumes, printed on paper of a superior quality, and elegantly bound—(Price to subscribers 2 dols. per vol. to non subscribers 2 dols. 25 cents)—and for Sale by NICHOLAS POUREAU, King-street,
THE FEDERALIST,
ON THE NEW CONSTITUTION, BY PUBLIUS.
WRITTEN IN 1788.
To which is added, PACIFICUS,
ON The Proclamation of Neutrality, WRITTEN IN 1793.
Likewise, THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, With all the Amendments.
Corrected and Revised.
As an universal wish seemed to prevail that these valuable writings should undergo a revision, and be printed in a form that should in some measure correspond with their high claim to merit, they are now offered to the public in a dress which it is believed will meet with general approbation.
N. B. Those gentlemen in Alexandria and its vicinity, who became subscribers to this valuable work, are requested to apply for their books as above. Jan. 7. d3t eo
Slaves for Sale.
The subscriber will on Wednesday the 16th day of February next, at the house of Anthony Addison, in Prince George's county, expose to public sale for ready money, to the highest bidder
Negro Peter, a young man with his wife Nell and their four children Negro George, with Rose his wife and their five children; Negro Jack, a blacksmith; Negro Sam, a shoemaker, and Forrester, Jem, Daniel, Jem St. Clair, Isaac, Dennis, Jack and Bob, eight likely young lads; at the sale families will not be divided but sold together. These slaves are sold in virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 26th day of August, 1802, from Anthony Addison to me the subscriber, authorizing and directing the sale of the said slaves to raise a sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the day abovementioned, and so many of the said slaves will be sold, as will raise the sum of 3,050 dollars, with interest on 3000 dollars from the 26th day of August, 1802, until the day of sale aforesaid.
Wm. LYLES. Jan. 19. law4t

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, January 14, 1803.
A message was received from the President, advising the house that he had signed an act for the relief of Chas. Hyde, and an act making a partial appropriation for the naval service for the year 1803.
Mr. Van Ness reported a bill amending an act incorporating the City of Washington, which was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday next.
This bill proposes the amendment to the incorporating act recommended by the city Council; and the appropriation of dollars for the establishment and support of schools, and of dollars for city uses, so long as the public property in the city shall remain exempt from taxation.
Mr. Van Ness also reported a bill for opening a road from 14th Street, &c.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. John C. Smith in the chair—on Mr. Rutledge's resolution, to exempt states importing arms for the use of their militia from the payment of duties thereon.
On this resolution an interesting debate ensued which continued till near four o'clock.
Those who advocated the resolution are Messrs. Rutledge, Macon, Lowndes, Bayard, Nicholson, Dennis, Huger, Butler, and Griswold.
Those opposed to it are Messrs. Dawson, Randolph, Bacon, Eustis, Mattson, Holland, and Mitchell.
The friends of the resolution supported it principally on general principles; notwithstanding its origination in the peculiar circumstances in which South Carolina was placed by the purchase of arms abroad which she was about importing. They declared the arming the militia of the United States an object of the utmost importance; an object not only recommended by the ordinary situation of the country, but likewise enforced by the peculiar crisis of affairs. The militia had been correctly denominated the natural defence of the nation, and alone could render a standing army unnecessary. A celebrated writer had truly pronounced an armed nation invincible; and when arms should be put universally into the hands of our militia, the United States would be an armed nation. As these sentiments were indisputable, and as a state of affairs existed not of the most pleasant nature, as there was no knowing the moment when our most vulnerable points might be attacked, inducements to the adoption of the resolution of a temporary, were superadded to those of a permanent complexion.
Two objections only were urged against the adoption of the resolution; the first, that thereby a diminution of the revenue might be experienced; the second, that it withdrew a legitimate and necessary protection from the domestic manufacture of arms. With regard to the first objection, it was alledged to have but little weight. The quantum of revenue derived from the importation of arms was insignificant; and it appeared by documents on the table that in the years 1799, 1800 and 1801 not a dollar had been received from this source. So trifling a sacrifice, therefore, as this consideration involved, was unworthy of the regard of the legislature in competition with the immense object of arming our militia. A good militia system had always been considered as a great desideratum, and had engaged every session the attention of the legislature. But it was believed that until arms were exclusively put into the hands of our citizens no effectual provision could be accomplished; whereas with arms in their hands they could be competent, under state regulations, to the complete defence of the country.
Under the Constitution of the United States, it did not appear to be the duty of the states to arm the militia; that duty was at best equivocal; as the subject was national, it ought perhaps most correctly be considered as the duty of the general government. It was certainly the interest of that government that the militia should be armed; and it would also be the evidence of a wise and magnanimous policy to grant the reasonable requests of
the states; particularly when a gratification of such requests would promote not only the general harmony, but also the national strength.
The removal of the duty, it was observed, would in the proportion of 15 to 100, increase the ability of the states to purchase arms, for which this was a season the most suspicious, and which ought therefore to be immediately seized. An immense mass of arms had been employed during the late European war; and on the restoration of peace, which now pervaded Europe, a large portion of them, becoming unnecessary, were carried into the market; the consequence of which was the reduction of their price much below the war price. This then was the season for purchase, which ought to be improved without delay, as there was no foreseeing the hour at which new hostilities might burst out in that quarter, and as it was ascertained, from experience, that during a state of war the exportation of arms was prohibited; which might be that period when they would be most wanted by this country.
The militia were, it was remarked, in most of the states but miserably supplied with arms; and this was more particularly the case in the southern states. Should the nation, contrary to their wishes, be engaged in war, it was these states that would experience the first attack of an invading enemy; and in such event, as the ultimate defence must rest upon the national government, it would then be perceived that even the revenue would in effect be aided in case the facility thereby given the states to procure arms should have, by the removal of this duty, rendered unnecessary the interposition of the federal government. By limiting it two years, a stimulus would be given to the states, as well as an intimation of the sense of the general government of the importance of immediately attending to this interesting object.
It was asked, whether it was proper to tax the militia that the revenue might be aided? It would be better even to tax the bread of life, than the arms of the militia, because those arms were necessary to enable our citizens to eat that bread in peace.
With regard to the second objection made to the resolution, that it would deprive, if not destroy, the domestic manufacture of arms, it was replied that even if such should be the effect, in a case of such infinite importance, the lesser evil should be submitted to rather than lose the greater benefit. It was acknowledged that the protection of domestic manufactures was a great object, and especially the manufacture of arms; but it was declared to be the result of all experience in Europe that the private manufacture of arms must be abandoned in time of peace. Government, mindful of this necessary effect, had established national armories. Such ought to be the policy of the United States, as well as the giving a bounty, in time of peace, on the domestic manufacture, even if that bounty exceeded the market price one hundred per cent. The effect, however, ascribed to the removal of this duty, was denied; and it was alledged that the present price of imported arms was so low, notwithstanding the existing duty, that the domestic manufacturer could not enter into competition with the importer.
With regard to protecting duties, they had in many cases been laid, and correctly laid, on articles, such as hats, boots and shoes, where the ability of the manufacturers was equal to the demand; but in the article of arms this was manifestly not the fact; nor was it believed, considering our increasing population, that it would be the case for twenty years.
On the other hand the opponents of the resolution remarked, that it presented simply a question of money. Notwithstanding the eloquence with which it had been urged, it was extrinsic from the great points introduced to buoy it up. It had really nothing to do with the important object of arming the militia. Every member on the floor knew and felt the infinite magnitude of that object; but the difference of opinion entertained respected not the end, but the means of accomplishing it. In two views the resolution was exceptionable; first as it would affect the revenue; and secondly, as it would affect the domestic manufacture of arms. The first consideration was entitled to some weight, though it was allowed that, if any great good could be proved as likely to result from the removal of the duty, the force of the objection would be weakened;
nor would this argument, in such event, be adhered to. But the second effect calculated to be produced by the adoption of the resolution, was conclusive against it. At a time when the domestic manufacture of arms required & demanded the fostering hand of government, it was proposed, contrary to every principle of justice, and subversive of every suggestion of policy, to remove an existing duty on imported arms, and thereby effectually to prostrate the domestic manufacture of them. The duty had been imposed long since, and effects eminently beneficial had resulted from it. The manufacture of arms among ourselves had been cherished & extended.
Our dependence for this important article no longer rested upon foreign supply. Many respectable manufactories had been established, and our citizens been enabled to enter into competition with importers of arms. This effect had been produced during the late European war, when the price of arms, from the great demand was high. Now, when that price was reduced, and when the domestic manufacturer could scarcely compete with the European price superadded to the duty, it is proposed still further to aggravate his situation, and to withdraw his only protection; that protection which had allure him into the manufacture, and the unjust removal of which might issue in his ruin and the destruction of the whole domestic manufacture. It was proposed to suspend the exaction of the duty for two years. This would effectually prostrate the domestic fabric of arms, and after that period we might in vain seek the manufacturer elsewhere than in the records of the bankrupt law. Thus at the very moment which our domestic manufacture of arms required the most protection, it was attempted to remove all protection whatever. Who, it was asked, would under such harsh circumstances, ever hereafter undertake this vital fabric? But it was alledged that an allowance of the importation of arms, duty free, would be attended with a great present benefit. Even allowing this might be the case, which however was questionable, was it the policy of our government to sacrifice a great ultimate advantage to the temporary good?
Every nation ought to have those resources on which her existence depended within herself. Of this nature was the manufacture of arms. Regard ought not exclusively to be paid to the present period. Periods of equal—or of greater danger might hereafter arrive, when it would not be in our power to import arms; and when consequently our reliance must be on ourselves. Was it therefore, politic now to take a step that would crush our infant manufactures? The fabrication of arms too was not to be learned in a day. Was it then wise to give up all the experience we had gained?
It was further contended that the abrogation of the duty at this late day would operate injuriously, if not unjustly, to those states who, under greater difficulties than at present existed, had made patriotic purchases of arms. Many of these purchases had been at prices three fold the existing price. Would not the removal of the duty, therefore, operate as an indirect tax upon the citizens of those states who had manifested the greatest exertions to obtain arms, while it operated as a bounty upon those who had displayed the least. These exertions had been most vigorously made in the eastern states. Would it be said that they were richer or more able to defray the expense, than the Southern states? The fact was that the respectable state of South Carolina, and the other Southern states, were fully able to pay the duty, and if they entertained a zealous disposition to arm their militia, the duty would be no obstacle. In the Eastern states the militia were armed. There individuals had purchased arms at an enormous expense. In a state of real or apprehended danger, what had there been the conduct of the people? They had bought arms, and turned out, and submitted to heavy burthens. In another part of the union, it might not be just to say the people were asleep; but the fact was they had not armed or turned out. Is it fair, then, or just, to tax those who have been so vigilant, and have borne such heavy burthens, to relieve those who have been supine and have borne but little burthen? Is not this in effect a tax upon the necessities of life, upon the bread of the poor? This would indeed be a dreadful discouragement
to those who have most exerted themselves in a period of danger.
An argument in favor of the abrogation of the duty had been drawn from the suspension of it some time since. But that argument was entitled to little weight; then the price abroad was high, that even abating the duty, our manufactures could keep up a competition with the importer; whereas the reverse was now the case.
It was added, that if this resolution were meant to secure the internal defence of the country, and it were calculated to have that effect, it did not extend far enough; but ought to embrace lead, ammunition, gun-powder, and flints. The circumstances under which the motion was made were extraordinary. The United States had removed the land tax, and other direct taxes, by which the states and their citizens were liberated from heavy burthens previously existing; and yet at this very time an attempt is made to diminish the only remaining source of taxation—external duties. The question was, merely whether the United States or South Carolina should pay this duty. South Carolina being better able to pay it, the answer was ready. Besides if the duty should be remitted in this instance, justice required that it should also be remitted in all other cases in which it had been paid; and this was a measure which the advocates of the resolution would not probably favor. As to cannon, they could be made cheaper at home than abroad. The state of New-York had established a foundry at Connecticut. South Carolina might do the same.
The question was then taken on the amendment, limiting the suspension of the duty to two years, and carried.—Ayes 38, —Noes 33.
Mr. Saml. Smith moved to insert "bras" before "ordinance." Agreed to. Mr. Smith then moved to strike out the word "fire;" from which it would result that all arms except muskets would be exempt from duty.
Mr. S. Smith said he would not detain the house at that late hour. He only rose to enter his protest against the ideas of some gentlemen, who had expressed the opinion that there should be no protecting duties. He believed if all protecting duties were taken off, the effect would be a destruction of our manufactures. He hoped before the house rose that subject would be brought forward and seriously attended to.
Mr. Nicholson had heard no gentleman say, there ought to be no protecting duties. He had himself said they ought not to be laid on articles of the first necessity, when the manufactures of the country were not competent to supply the demand.
A motion was made that the committee should rise, and ask leave to sit again. Carried. Ayes 48.
The committee accordingly rose, and on granting leave to sit again, the house divided.—Ayes 34.—Noes 25.
Mr. Randolph, having obtained leave, reported from the Committee of Ways and Means, a bill "for the relief of the sufferers by fire in the town of Portsmouth;" which was immediately read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
From the BALANCE.
ON THE INCREASING PREVALENCE OF DUELLING.
No. I.
IT is a solemn fact, that the practice of duelling has, for several years past, been fast increasing in this country; and it seems at length, by the general patronage of the higher orders of society and through the tacit consent of the civil authorities, to have obtained a kind of honorary establishment. In this instance, Europe is not followed, but is outstripped. There is not a country in all Europe; there is not perhaps a single district upon the whole earth, where duelling is so much tolerated and honoured as it is in the United States. If a man robs another of a little cash, he is condemned to death or to perpetual confinement and hard labour; & is generally viewed as an outcast from society, and an object of contempt; but the man who robs another of his precious life in a duel, and thus brings irreparable mischiefs and inconceivable distress into the abodes of peace and happiness, has, forsooth, acted honorably. The law sleeps over his crime. With his hands recently imbrued in blood, he is freely admitted to the social circle of gentlemen; and enjoys, without abatement, the wonted greetings and benig-

passions of the fair sex. He may still bask in the sun-shine of public favor, and the wilful homicide, that he has committed, is no bar to his rising to any honors or offices in the state. In short, the time may quickly come, when by a natural and easy transition from the present state of things, the honor of having slain or maimed a fellow creature in a duel will be esteemed a necessary circumstance to complicate the character of a gentleman; and when the fashionable part of our nation shall nearly resemble the Tartars, who at their public entertainments drink wine out of the skulls of the enemies that they have slain in battle.
It is not, however, so much my design to represent the atrociousness of duelling and the mischief flowing from it; a subject already become trite; as it is to investigate the causes of the rapid increase of this horrible practice in our country.
Whence is it that the grim idol Moloch has been erected in this land of light, and is worshipped, as of old, with the sacrifices of human victims, with streams of blood poured around his accursed altars? Is there a native ferociousness in the hearts of the people of these states? Are they, more than the other tribes of the earth, deaf to the wailings of woe; to the groans of the widow and the orphan? Is relentless revenge their ruling passion? Are they prone to feast their eyes with spectacles of human misery?—No.—These horrid traits do not belong to our national character. The people of this country, it is believed, have as much of the milk of human kindness as any other nation, that exists under the canopy of heaven. They do not usually behold the public execution even of the worst of malefactors, without sensations of anguish. By what a strange concurrence of circumstances has it then happened, that among a people enlightened by the christian religion and in the infancy of their political existence—a people too, who generally speaking, have a deep-rooted abhorrence to the shedding of human blood unnecessarily, the murderous practice of duelling should become so strongly established as seeming-ly to defy all attempts to suppress it?
In my next communication, I shall attempt to answer this important question, by pointing out some of the fatal causes which have given rise and growth to a practice, that sets at defiance the laws both of God and men, stains our national character and pollutes our land with blood.
ANTI-DUELLIST.
NEW-LONDON, Jan. 12.
Extract of a letter from on board the sloop smack Gray Hound, of this port, dated Charleston, Dec. 28.
“We failed from Colchester on the 24th of Nov. and after a tedious & long passage, arrived safely at the Moro Castle; having it in view to obtain permission to go into the fishing business from the Havanna. We had no sooner arrived than the Custom-House and Governor's boats boarded us, took from us a Spanish passenger, who was to have done our business in the port, and ordered us to steer from the island immediately. We being almost destitute of water and provisions, begged permission to take on board one barrel of water, which was refused us. After standing off and on, two and a half days, we ventured to go to the Moro in our boat; on landing we were placed under the care of a file of soldiers; after some detention we were released with permission to go to the town; where we had no sooner landed, than an officer of the Governor threatened us with immediate imprisonment. To save ourselves from the jail, we started hastily into the boat, and anchored that night outside of the castle. The next morning the Governor's boat came along aside, and ordered us off. We informed them in vain of our distressed situation, having but 20 biscuits and 5 gallons of water on board; they would neither permit us to stay nor afford us the smallest relief. When we set sail for a winter's coast, with aching hearts, and after a fortunate passage of four days, arrived at this port, all alive.”
“Theophilus Bailey, Haddock Hunt, William Bradley, William Roberts, David King.”
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18.
Extract of a letter (from a source of great respectability) dated “London, Oct. 26, 1802.”
“Some misunderstanding exists between the government and that of France, it
that apprehensions are entertained of a rupture with that power, which conducts itself rather too much en maître on the continent. Our public funds are much depressed in consequence, but produce does not rise notwithstanding, an indication that the probabilities are, peace will be preserved. Indeed we cannot conceive how France and Great Britain can well undertake a new war, when the former has not the means to discharge regularly General Le Clerc's bills, and Omnia is here at 10 per cent discount.”
A letter from Martinique, dated Dec. 19th, (received via Baltimore) says “The islands, in general, have been uncommonly sickly this season, but chiefly prevailing among the new comers, to whom it has almost invariably proved fatal. The French troops here are all dead, as also at Tobago and St. Lucia; and the duty of course, falls upon the militia.”
CITIZENS BE WATCHFUL.
From many accounts which we have received, we are inclined to believe that a gang of vagrants at present infest this city. Keys have been taken from the front doors of several houses, and we are apprehensive that this commencement of villainy is but the prelude to further operations on the property of our fellow citizens.
BALTIMORE, January 16.
Arrived, ship Bacchus, Davy, from Leghorn.
The Bacchus failed from Leghorn October 2. Left there, the United States frigate Chesapeake, commodore Morris; also ship Henrietta, Jones, and brig Nancy, Perkins, of Baltimore; ship Betty, Seton, and brig Experiment, —, of New York; ship Hampshire of Exeter; schooner Little Robert, of Philadelphia; schooner Neptune, Williams, of Gloucester; and ship Hannah, of Philadelphia.
Left at Barcelona, October 27, brig Fox, Lock, of Boston, arrived there the day before from Naples; at Alicante, November 11, ship Hallowell, of Providence. At Malaga, December 3, United States frigate Constellation, captain Murray; brig Amphitrite, Sherman, and schooner —, Devereaux, of Philadelphia. At Gibraltar, December 5, United States frigate Adams, captain Campbell, and John Adams, captain Rogers; brig Hind, Anderson, of Salem; brig Canton, Cafe, to sail the following day for New York; a ship with stores on account of government. The ship Prosperity, —, and schooner Ann Pennock, Coffin, sailed for Philadelphia, December 4th. Parted with ship Rebecca, Frazier, of Norfolk, off Barcelona; and ship Dianna, Duplex, off Cape de Gatt, the latter bound to Malaga.
The schr. Greyhound, Thompson, from hence, arrived at Barbadoes, Dec. 1, and proceeded to Demerara. Market at Barbadoes, dull. Flour 7 dollars, and all other provision in proportion. Flour was said to be 10 dollars at Demerara.
SAVANNAH, Jan. 7.
The sloop William, capt. Dunbar, from Demerara, brings letters dated as late as the 12th ultimo, which state that the colonies of Essequibo and Demerara, were given up to the Batavian republic on the 2d ult. by the British, as provided by the definitive treaty of peace. The conduct adopted by the Batavian governor on the surrender of the government to him, has been particularly grievous to the owners and captains of American vessels then at Demerara; who, on manly and respectfully remonstrating, were answered in the Machaevalian style of Bonaparte policy, that their case was not to be pitied.
The Batavian governor, immediately upon entering upon the duties of the government, placed the American trade upon the same footing it stood previous to 1795, which prohibited the exportation of the produce of the said colonies to the United States in any other than Dutch vessels; but the governor not content with restoring the trade of the island to its old footing, wished to do something more, and directed that the American vessels which had sold their cargoes and purchased return cargoes in the produce of the island, to reland them, notwithstanding they had obtained the permit of the collector of the customs anterior to the surrender of the island to the Batavian Republic; which steps, appeared to lead to the almost inevitable ruin of the cargoes and vessels belonging to the citizens of the U. States then in port.
The governor in reply to the remonstrance of the American captains and consignees, insultingly tells them, that their unfortunate situation is the effect of their own carelessness, that they ought to have expected a similar line of conduct, and not have been surprised to learn that the permits of the collectors of the customs given while the British flag was flying lost their effect as soon as the Batavian flag was hoisted. This is the friendly language of a sister republic, and though not wonderfully pacific, is as honest perhaps as might have been expected.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21.
Notice.
IN consequence of a communication from Robert Brent, Esq. Chairman of a Committee appointed by the Citizens of Washington, enclosing a draught of a memorial to Congress, on the subject of a Territorial Government of the District of Columbia, with a request that the same be submitted to the citizens of the Town and County of Alexandria: they are requested to meet at the Court-House TOMORROW evening, at 5 o'clock, to take into consideration the subject of said memorial and the existing situation of the District.
GEO. SLACUM, Mayor.
Friday, Jan. 21.
Democratic Caucusing commenced for Mayor, Councilmen, &c. —A committee of five meet at the Cols. who matured the subject for debate: A meeting was then called at the usual place, Archy's School Room, last night. F**k put A**s in the chair, who rose and addressed the audience—Hem,—who has business to offer in committee of the whole.—Silence, order—Several rose and addressed the committee on existing grievances, when it was concluded that a select committee should be appointed to draft certain resolutions, to be carried nem con. before a meeting at the Court-House, which the Mayor proposed calling on Saturday evening. Carried—A**s, Chairman of Committee, &c. when F**k rose and proposed an injunction of secrecy, (truly democratic)—this, however, passed in the negative. All those who wish to see the report of the select committee will attend this evening.—No admittance without the watch word.
TIM CUNNING, Secretary.
FROM CAPE FRANCOIS.
By the Broeder Lust, arrived at Philadelphia on Saturday, 15th inst. very late advices have been received from C. Francois. On the 23d of last month, a French brig, with 155 troops on board, arrived there from Brest. By this vessel they received information, that 20,000 men were in readiness at Brest to embark for St. Domingo, 10,000 of whom were to be ordered to Louisiana in case their services should not be required there. A merchant in Amsterdam wrote to his partner at the Cape, that he had received payment for the French government bills drawn by Le Clerc, at 7 per cent discount. This news had a great effect at the Cape, and government bills, which before were sold at 25 per cent. loss for goods, &c. were not to be had at 15 per cent. discount for cash or 10 in exchange for merchandise. But it was expected that they would soon depreciate, as the government is continually emitting bills.
A circumstance took place at the Cape, about the beginning of December, which excited much uneasiness among the American merchants. The General in Chief, being in want of money, levied the sum of 32,000 dollars on the merchants, and ordered the chamber of commerce to assess the proportion. This chamber consists of French merchants, who accordingly divided the sum to be paid by themselves and the American merchants, but so unequally, that four American houses, viz. Messrs. Dodge, Darcy and Stevenson, Hiller and Williams, and Dawson, were taxed 1000 dollars each, and the other merchants from 5 to 800 dollars, not one of the French paying more than from 2 to 500.
Those who paid their contribution received a receipt to be repaid in cash in one month, or to be received for duties accruing thereafter. But there were many delinquents; in consequence of which Gen. Rochambeau issued a proclamation, declaring that all those who should neg-
lect to comply with the aforesaid exactions for 24 hours, should be arrested, their stores closed, and themselves dispatched to France.
After three days, the General ordered that those who persisted in disobeying his orders, should be released. Accordingly in the course of that night, Messrs. Stevenson, Dodge, Carty, and Tracy, American merchants, together with about 15 French, were seized and thrown into prison. They were here told, that unless they complied, they should be embarked on board a ship of war, and their property publicly sold. Preparations for executing these threats were actually made, when the friends of the prisoners paid the stipulated amount, and they were released.
In consequence of the foregoing occurrences, a general meeting of the American merchants had been held for the purpose of petitioning for redress. But it was believed the measure would be fruitless.
Extract from the NEW-YEARS ADDRESS of the Carrier of the BALANCE to his Customers.
Methinks I hear some grumbling wight exclaim—
“You paper's contents ill confirm its name: “A BALANCE, truly! all an artful scheme—
“See one scale down, while t'other kicks the beam:
“'Tis most ridiculous upon my word—
“A thing, indeed, that monstrously absurd.”
Hold, hold, my friend—in justice-doing scales
The greater weight invariably prevails; And sure, that side which has the greatest weight,
In this just BALANCE must preponderate.
“But,” says the wight, whilst strutting large with pride,
“Are not we ‘publicans’ the strongest side?
“Do we not o'er the nation hold the sway?
“Is not our party much the heaviest pray?”
Indeed, my friend, your boast is strictly true—
A host of knaves may rule the virtuous few.
This even beam to such weight never bends—
Such weight no aid to justice ever lends:
A ton of lead out-weighs a pound of gold;
Yet for that pound, that very ton is sold:
An hundred cents will never buy a crown,
And yet the copper weighs the silver down:
A diamond and a pebble weigh the same,
But, to true worth which lays the fairest claim?
No freeman's barter'd for a score of slaves!
ONE HONEST MAN is worth TEN
THOUSAND KNAVES!
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue
Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bls.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls.
Sugar in hds. tierces and bls.
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.
A L S O,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerfeymeres, Duffils,
Plains and Kerseys,
Negro Cottons, Serges,
Elasticks, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russells,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Piatillas,
Osaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslins and Muslin Hand'is,
India Muslins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Silk Stockings,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
Plated Candlesticks,
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 21.

WM. HARTSHORNE, Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hood's Wharf, 2 Pipes London Market Ma- deira Wine, four years old, 1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in loaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Pilsener of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hay in bundles about 200 lbs. each,
For Sale, or Rent, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince, and Washington Streets. Also, for Sale, A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business. Wanted, Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18. d
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus Streets. They will be sold sepa- rate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
TIMBER Wanted for Cash on delivery. THE Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz. 80 pieces white oak 34f long to be 14 in. by 14 200 do. do. 42 8 10 400 do. do. 12 8 10 80 piles do. 18 14 14 20 do. do. 20 14 14 20 do. do. 30 15 15 32 do. do. 28 14 14 40 do. do. 18 14 14 60 do. do. 40 15 15 36 do. do. 26 14 14 40 pcs. white or black oak, 38 12 12 80 do. do. 24 12 12 80 do. do. 12 12 13 480 pcs. white oak 10 5 7 480 do. do. 12 5 7 The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end. The timber must be out before the first of March, and delivered in April. Pro- posals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next. by WM. BRENT, Sec'y. Dec. 31. eo2tj
A WAREHOUSE FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust from William Hunter, Sen. deceased, to the subscriber bearing date the 9th day of February, in the year 1791, duly record- ed in the court of Fairfax County, made to secure the payment of four hun- dred and fifty Pounds three shillings & sixpence, lawful money, of Virginia, due unto John Hopkins, with legal in- terest from the date of said deed, will be sold at Public Auction, for ready mo- ney, to the highest and best bidder, on Wednesday the 26th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee House, in the town of Alexandria, All that frame Warehouse, fi- nished on the west side of Union Street and built on part of the wharf sold by John Allison to Wm. Hunter, jun. The ware- house will be sold without the land where- on it is erected, and the purchaser will of course be bound to remove the house or buy the land of the present proprietor thereof. Those who are inclined to purchase the warehouse may view and examine it upon application to the subscriber. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 17. 2awds
To Rent, A very convenient dwelling HOUSE, near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds. Also, to Sell or Rent, A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley ad- joining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker. JOHN T. BROOKS. Jan. 17. eo11t
Wanted to Purchase, A likely NEGRO BOY, from 12 to 18 Years of Age; for one well recommended a generous price will be given. Apply to the Printer. Jan. 3. 2aw8t
It received, and for Sale by ABEL WILLIS, A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Bel Rhode Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS.
ADAM LYNN Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japanned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns, CONSISTING OF Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear- Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pearl Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japanned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulettes; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles. He has also for Sale, Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles. He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern. Nov. 24. drgeotf.
JOHN M'KINNEY Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms. 10 tons well assorted Bar Iron, Sugar in hds. and bds. French Brandy in pipes, Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c. Jan. 7. d2traw
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philo- sophers," &c. CONDITIONS. I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type. II. The price will be one Dollar per vo- lume in boards, payable on delivery. *** A very considerable number of Co- pys already subscribed for the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay. Subscriptions received by the Pub- lishers CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING. MRS. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In Prince-Street, between Fairfax and Water Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT. Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branch- es of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing. She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES. of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash. Orders from a distance will be punctu- ally attended. Nov. 15. eo
THE SUBSCRIBER Has imported from London, in addition to his former assortment, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF rugs, Patent Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Paints & Garden Seeds. The latter consist of early Marrowfat Peas, early York Cabbage, Cauliflower, solid Celery, &c. &c. He has also on hand, Best bloom Raisins in boxes, Olives and Anchovies in do. Madeira, Port, Sherry, and Lisbon Wine in casks and bottles, warranted of good quality, which he will sell low for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit. JAMES KENNEDY, jun. N. B. He expects daily to receive a general assortment of Shop Furniture and Vials. Jan. 17. 2aw7tt
Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoe and Slippers. SAMUEL CLARK, Next door to Peter Sherron's, Has just received and now opening, a fresh and beautiful variety of Shoes & Slippers, Kid and Morocco, of every de- scription, Gentlemen's dancing Pumps, (Morocco) and fine Shoes, Misses black and coloured Morocco and Leather Slip- pers, Boys fine and common Shoes and Pumps, Childrens red Morocco and Lea- ther Shoes, and 200 pair Negroes, large size, coarse Shoes, which he offers for sale at the following retail prices, viz. Ladies Kid 7s 6 9 10 6 Black Morocco 6s 6 9 7 6 Coloured do. 6 9 7 6 8 3 Leather Slippers 5 3 6s Mens best qua. 9s 10 6 12s Mens Morocco Pumps 9s 10s Childrens Shoes and Slippers in propor- tion. ALSO, For Cash or Barter for Flour. 30 bds. best No. 1 Beef } Boston 20 half do. Mefs do. } packed. 30 bds. Mackerell } Jan. 18. eo
NOTICE. Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day there- after, A tract of LAND in the coun- ty of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Trip- lett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be re- quired. JONAH THOMPSON, BENJ. COMEGYS, JACOB HOFFMAN. Jan. 18. eos
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Thomas & Robert Wilson & Co. plts. against Joseph Commarque, Executor of Bartholomew Dandridge, dec'd, & Bennet & Watts, and Ricketts, Newton and Co. defts. In Chancery. The defendant Joseph Com- marque 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 Joseph Commarque is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complain- ants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Joseph Commarque do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for per- forming the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, Bennet and Watts, and Rick- etts, Newton and Co. do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Joseph Commarque, 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 in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county. A copy, Jan. 8. G. DENEALE, 1aw 2m Clerk
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. James Wilson, complainant, } In against } Chancery. Robert Gordon and William } Gore, defendants. The defendant, Robert Gor- don, 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 satis- faction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Robert Gordon is not an inhabitant of this dis- trict, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Ro- bert Gordon, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Wil- iam Gore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or ef- fects in his hands belonging to the said absent de- fendant Robert Gordon, until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months suc- cessively, in one of the public newspapers pub- lished in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House in the said county. A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 10. 1aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Alexander & Allison, comp. } In against } Chancery. Jacob Harman & W. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis & Robert Brown Jamesson. defts. This suit abates as to the plain- tiff Alexander; and the defendants Harman and Davis, not having entered their 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 Harman and Davis are not inhabi- tants of this district, on motion of said complain- ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Harman and Davis, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter their appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Robert Brown 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 defendants Harman and 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, Jan. 8. 1aw2m Clerk
Extract from an Act of the Corpo- ration of Alexandria for the Extinguishment of Fire. Sec. 7. If any person who shall be pre- sent at any fire shall neglect or refuse to obey the order or directions of any officer, who shall be appointed by any fire company now established, or which may be hereafter established, knowing him to be an officer, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of Five Dollars: Pro- vided, the name of such officer shall have been first published in one of the public papers printed in the town. At a meeting of the Friendship Fire Company, held at Mr. Mott's Tavern, January 10, 1803, the fol- lowing officers have been elected for the present year, viz. Aaron Hewes, 1st } Commanders. John Hunter, 2d } William Paton, 3d } Walter Blunt, } Subordinate Di- John Longden, } rectors. William Halley, } Joseph Thornton, } James McGuire, } Regulators. Charles M'Knight, } Matthew Robinson, } Ephraim Evans, } Trustees. John Morris, } Peter Piles, } Jan. 19. eo3t
TO LET, A CONVENIENT Two Story HOUSE, With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre. The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particu- lars enquire of the Printer. Jan. 14. eo Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.