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

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1803.
No. 741.
GOODS for SALE.
TO BE SOLD, By private bargain, before the 8th day of next month, the STOCK of GOODS, of an extensive and well assorted retail store—the goods imported by the propri- etors. Only a small advance on the cost will be required, and liberal credit given upon bond and approved security. Ap- ply to Messrs. Alex. Henderson and Co. Alexandria, or Mr. Brown, Dumfries. April 12. d8:hm
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 bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elasticks, blue Friezes, Calimancos and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mussins and Mussin Hand'fs, India Mussins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 3.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue 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, Kerseymeres, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osnaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mussin and Mussin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 4.
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
For Norfolk or Baltimore, The new Schooner Richard & Martha, Burthen 300 barrels; has good accommodations for passengers, and will take a freight for either of the a- bove mentioned ports. Apply to the master at Capt. James Davidson, Prince Street. May 3. d3+
For Sale, Forty barrels new Beef, Five bds. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bds. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet dia- meter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hhds. 1st quality Musco- vado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. do. 10 do. 3d do. do. Loaf and Lump do. 10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial, 4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Coniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz. 30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality, Mould and dipt Candles, White and brown Soap, 200 reams of Wrapping Paper of dif- ferent sizes, Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10, Madeira, } Sherry, } Port, } WINES, Lisbon, } Catalonia, } Frontinac, } Teneriffe, } And Malaga } English Gunpowder from F to double battle, 50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton. Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, allum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assort- ed, &c. &c. April 27. d1m
G. GEIB MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has lately received an elegant assortment of PIANO FORTES, which he flatters himself cannot be surpass- ed, if equalled, by any in this town. And he hopes the terms of sale he in- tends offering to the public, will induce those ladies and gentlemen to purchase who would wish to favor him with their patronage.—N. B. He will warrant them for twelve months. For terms apply at Mrs. Wilson's boarding house, King street, Alexandria. May 2. d
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART, AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON, TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG, AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart. ON AGRICULTURE, AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been publish- ed in America, that claim the agricultu- rist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and cal- culations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; col- lected from them by himself, and trans- mitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member. April 25. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled, THE CONDUCT OF Merrivether Jones, In a series of Letters addressed to the Public. By James T. Callender. April 22. d
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THAT USEFUL AND POPULAR WORK, THE Domestic Encyclopædia, OR DICTIONARY OF FACTS AND USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, Are received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a general outline of the work may be seen.
Conditions. I. It shall be printed in five large, hand- some octavo volumes. One volume shall be delivered every three months. Price to subscribers, two dollars and fifty cents per volume, in boards, payable on delivery. II. It may be had in one delivery when finished, at twelve dollars and fifty cents, or fifteen dollars well bound, payable on the delivery of the books. It will, however, be only obtained at these prices, by those who give the publishers their names during the pro- cess of the work, to take it when fi- nished. III. At any considerable distance from Philadelphia, it can only be delivered in the last mentioned manner—the for- warding of single volumes to many places being impracticable. April 28. d
SALT, Suitable for the Fisheries, and ENGLISH COAL, for sale on board the barque Henry, Capt. Trotter, just arrived from Liverpool. Apply to R. T. HOOE & Co. Who have likewise for Sale, A quantity of English Slate for covering houses; Port, Dry Lisbon, & Calcavello Wines in qr. casks; soft shell'd Almonds in bags; Earthen Ware in crates, Stone Ware in crates; London Porter in casks; Pipes in boxes; Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a quantity of Georgia Cot- ton in bags. March 31. d
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY next, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Three pipes and two half pipes Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, on a credit. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 4.
Public Sale.
At half past three o'clock will be sold, on Dunlap and Irwin's wharf, Seventeen hogheads and twenty three barrels first quality BARBADOES SUGAR, on a credit. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. May 4.
Just Received, Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d
For Sale, 6 puncheons Montserrat Rum, 3d proof, A few barrels New England Rum, Beef and Pork per barrel, London particular Madeira Wine, in quarter casks, Mould and dipt Candles per box. Wm. I. Hall. Merchant's Wharf, May 4. 3t
This Day Landing, From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber, 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality, 1 ton of Cordage, 200 tierces Stone Lime, 1 bale Russia Sheeting, 500 pieces Nankkeen, 10 chests Young Hyson Tea, 20 bds. new Rum. J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
Spring Goods.
THE subscriber has just im- ported an assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of printed calicoes and cotton cambricks, cambricks and mussins, silk shawls and handkerchiefs, silk waistcoat- ings, florentines and collar velvet, dia- pers, diaper and damask table cloths, ta- ble and tea napkins, cord'd and India di- mities, superfine jeans, Merseilles quilting, 7-8 and 11-8 cotton checks, 9-8 striped do. superfine cloths and cassimeres, cotton and thread hose, counterpanes, Merseilles bed quilts, brown hollands, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, nuns, colour'd 3 cho'd and shoe threads—old port wine in bottles. Spades, shovels, common and German scythes, broad hoes, sad irons, seine twine, fishing, deep sea and plough lines, felt hats in cases, sheathing, wrapping and tea paper, single and double matresses, &c. Which he now offers for sale at his store, the corner of Fairfax and King streets, for cash, approved notes, or the usual credit to punctual men. JAS. SANDERSON. April 16. eo
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, a quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, of best grit and quality. Also, A few boxes N. Scotia smoked HERRINGS. Wm. HODGSON. April 2. d

Latest Foreign Intelligence.
From the SUN, of the 10th of March, received at the office of the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF PEERS.
Wednesday, March 9.
The order of the day for taking his majesty's message into consideration, being read,
Lord Hobart rose, to move an address to his majesty on the occasion. He observed, that he could not entertain the smallest doubt with respect to the motion which he should shortly have the honor to submit to the house. He felt himself justified in anticipating the most perfect unanimity in the present instance. A communication is made from the sovereign, that the most extensive military preparations were making on the coasts of France and Holland, and also, that important discussions were pending between his majesty and the French government, the result of which was very uncertain. In such a situation, he could hardly believe himself justified in supposing that a difference of opinion could prevail as to the line of conduct proper or necessary to be adopted. In a partial consideration of the subject, he by no means wished to disguise from their lordships—indeed it was a point of which they must in general be well aware, namely, that there existed reasons for thinking that the state of certain of the French possessions abroad was such as might warrant or call for the preparations that were making by France, independent of any hostile designs which possibly might be harbored by her government; but they must also at the same time see, and feel for the situation of their own country; and that, while discussions of the utmost importance are depending, they could not be justified in not taking those precautions which the security and honor of the country required. With respect to any detailed exposition of those discussions, he could hardly think, that at the present time any thing of the kind could with any shadow of propriety be expected from him. He conceived it sufficient to say in the present instance, that he saw no necessity for the discussion not terminating satisfactorily; at the same time it must be perfectly obvious to the house, that it was the duty of ministers to be prepared for the alternative. It was certainly the earnest wish of ministers not to see the tranquility which subsisted between the two countries interrupted; but they at the same time hoped that nothing would be wanting on the part of the country to enable them to maintain that tranquility in a way consistent with the honor, the security and the true interests of the British nation, the spirit, the energy, & the resources of which, he doubted not, would be successfully exerted on such an occasion as the present. Under these impressions he would no longer detain their lordships, but move an address to his majesty on the occasion of his most gracious message. The noble secretary of state then moved the address, which was couched in the usual form, echoing his majesty's message, and fraught with assurances of the cordial support of the house.
On the message being read from the Woolfack, and the question being put,
Earl Spencer rose, chiefly, if not entirely, for the purpose of signifying his full approbation of the proposition just now made by the noble secretary of state. He anticipated, with the noble lord, the most perfect unanimity on the occasion, and felt with him cordially as to the right line and system of conduct which was proper to be pursued on such a crisis as the present. He also felt that in the relative situation of Great Britain and France, there existed circumstances that, under whatever degree of uncertainty, called for the measures at length resolved upon by his majesty's ministers. The present crisis in which this country was involved, he held to be of that importance and magnitude, as to render him confident that there was not a man in that house, or scarcely an individual in the country who would not join in offering to spill the last drop of their blood, or to spend their last shilling in support of its honor and its most essential interest: for his own part, after the uniform and decided opinions he had so
frequently given, as to the relative situation of the two countries, it could be little expected that a firm and vigorous system of conduct should not meet his full assent and approbation. He could not, however, at the same time avoid observing, that he should feel more satisfaction, if the noble secretary of state had, not only for the satisfaction of the house, but for that of the public and the country, explained a little fuller the situation of the moment, and adverted to those circumstances which have produced such a sudden and marked alteration in the tenor and complexion of his majesty's councils and measures. He would repeat, that his own opinions on these points had been long formed. He was perfectly satisfied, that a system of conduct like that now resolved upon by ministers, was that most likely to conduce to the preservation of peace, a wish in which all true friends of their country must unite. A system of firmness and vigor was much more likely to ensure the continuance of peace, than that line of conduct heretofore adopted by ministers. Indeed, in his opinion, the only chance that now remained for the preservation of that blessing, was the effect of the measures now proposed; of concession and attempts at soothing our late adversary, we had too much. Were the line of conduct adopted earlier, in all human probability no necessity for it would exist at the present moment. However, as matters stood, he hailed the first appearance of spirit and vigor in the national councils with joy & gladness, as the only means left for our salvation. He had at present nothing farther to offer; but upon an occasion of such great importance and magnitude, he could not give a silent vote, consistently with his feelings of duty, or the dictates of his conscience.
Lord Greenville said, he had but a few words to offer on the present occasion. He cordially agreed with what fell from his noble friend who spoke last; but like him, the part he had always taken with respect to similar discussions, prevented him from giving a silent vote. He thought with his noble friend, that the adoption of the system now about to be acted upon, was the only one that could preserve the blessings of peace to the country. He was likewise of opinion that a system of firmness and dignity, if earlier acted upon would have ensured the continuance of peace, and certainly would have obviated the necessity of such an incipient system at present. It was, he was firmly convinced, only because such a system was not earlier adopted that the continuance of peace was now questionable. However, its adoption even now, would afford to the country the best chance for the maintenance of that blessing—but at the same time, he had to observe, that the conduct of ministers in the present crisis should be such as to enable the country to feel and know its real situation, by which means, if the injustice of our adversary rendered it necessary to call forth the full powers and resources of the country, they could be used with the greatest vigor and effect. The reasonings of that day were warranted by the experience of the last eighteen months—they had seen the consequences resulting from a system of concession and meanness, in which all their attempts at conciliation only elevated the arrogance and the pretensions of the French government. If there was any chance remaining for the preservation of peace, it would proceed from the measures now resorted to; at the same time it was with regret he had to consider, that in consequence of the former conduct of ministers, if we were now driven to the alternative of war, we should have to meet a state of war under great and many disadvantages. Cessions the most important and valuable had been made with a view to operations either of an offensive or defensive nature; these considerations should not withhold his concurrence from the present motion. On the contrary, he rejoiced at this first appearance of sound political wisdom, and vigorous determination on the part of ministers. He hoped such a system would be acted upon with due energy and perseverance. Upon the whole, the motion had his hearty concurrence; and he was confident there could be no difference of opinion in that house on such an occasion. They were in the present instance simply called upon to concur in measures for strengthening the hands of the king with necessary powers, at a crisis wherein discussions of acknowledged importance and magnitude were pending—the result of which was known to be uncertain—they
were called upon no farther. His lordship concluded with expressing his hearty assent to the motion.
The Earl of Moira, in expressing generally his concurrence in the motion, observed, that his support was rather qualified by the seeming backwardness in the noble secretary of state, to give that degree of explanation, which he thought necessary, and at the same time unexceptionable; there were of course certain reservations, and these proceeded chiefly upon the following grounds: First, they were by no means satisfied that the causes which induced ministers to come as they now did, did not exist even long before; the conduct of the French government in many respects was well known. They were also unsatisfied whether the crisis laid to be now arrived might not have been prevented or obviated, if earlier taken up, and the attention of parliament called thereto. At the close of the last session, no serious apprehensions from our late enemies were declaredly entertained by ministers, though, notwithstanding those declarations, they thought it necessary to propose an increase of our establishment. At that time every thing was doing or done in France, as fully as at the present moment when such serious apprehensions seem to be entertained. They should be given to understand at least what it was that had thrown such a new colour on the pretensions of the enemy; what change there was in the situation of France, or in the tone held by its ruler. Some intimation of these should at least be given, in order to enable them to judge of the extent of the proceedings now going on. Perhaps to a certain degree these explanations might be declined, on the ground that speaking too fully out might give umbrage to the ruler of France. Umbrage to that new Hannibal, who has sworn on the alters of insatiable ambition, an eternal enmity to this country! He would ask, has this man never shown any disposition to induce unfavorable sentiments and conduct, on the part of others, against this country? After expatiating some time on the manifest disposition of the First Consul of France, against this country, he contended, that we should place ourselves on the defensive, but in a dignified attitude; that we should be prepared for the worst; that we should betray no marks whatever of despondence or dismay, but come forward manfully and shew ourselves not afraid of the result of the alternative of war. A genuine and useful spirit should be shown by our government, and not an empty parade of valor; for if the first consul had really advanced so far in his system, as avowedly to render such precautionary measures necessary on the part of our government, he had lost all hope of its stopping there; their conduct in such case should be such, as in effect to appeal to the sense of the French nation against the ambition and injustice of its ruler, to let them fairly see and decide, whether, in consequence of the headstrong passions of one man, they would be willing again to plunge into all the calamities of war. The effect of such a line of conduct, if any thing of that kind could, would be to restrain the ambition of the first consul, and to induce him seriously to pause before he should proceed to extremities. A decided tone and vigorous system of policy on our part, would more than any other be likely to prevent hostilities between the two countries. Such, in fact, as would have the effect, comparing little things to great, of preventing a quarrel between any two manly Englishmen—"On such terms, I should wish to remain at peace; but set your foot on such place, and I shall consider it as the signal for instant war!"—Such a mode would best conduce to the preservation of peace, even with a country governed by the most despotic ruler. With respect to any important objects in a train of negotiation, he confessed it might be improper now to enquire; but he hoped that information respecting those would, as soon as practicable, be laid before the house, as the people should, as soon as possible, be apprized of their real situation.
Considering the subject in another point of view, and urging the policy of vigorous preparation, his lordship observed, that we should not calculate upon the attempt of Bonaparte, according to the principles or motives of conduct which actuate any other man. We should make up our minds, as to the probability at least, of attempts upon this country; but for these we should be prepared—we should look the danger full in the face, and more, we should let our adversaries
know that we are so determined. Their boast, that England cannot contend single handed against France, should not go unnoticed: whatever purposes they might have against us was perhaps when we were unencumbered with what they would call assistance. But how stood the fact? It was, that when we were single handed with France we were always successful, and of this he thought his noble friends near him (Lords Nelson and Hutchinson) afforded a good practical illustration. But above all, our adversaries should be made to understand, that if contending with them, in this country, we most confidently looked for signal and decisive success. In such a possible contingency, the safety of the capital should be especially looked to. We should not talk of the impracticability of invasion: we should consider the extent of coast possessed by us, as well as the character of the adversary we had to contend with. —Therefore, what was possible was practicable, & what was practicable we should consider as likely to be attempted. We should consider that in such a contest, we should be playing our last stake. Such a contest should not be managed under a common place system or official practice of war—if so, we were lost indeed! but the strength, the resources, the energies of the people of the country, should be called forth and fairly brought into action. A great and powerful army should be stationed between it and the coast; this he wished to be understood; and so circumstanced, he was of opinion, the officer commanding the British force ought to lose his head, if he did not [so we understood his lordship] come to an action with the enemy before they reached the capital. In such a crisis, the destruction of one army ought to be risked against that of the other. After dwelling upon these points, and urging the necessity of securing the capital, especially from attack, which among other ill effects, the temporary elevation it might give to the few disaffected spirits, should be guarded against, he again urged the superior policy of vigorous preparations, and a determination to be prepared for the worst, and above all, to assume that tone and attitude which should convince the enemy that no invader that should set his foot in this country, should be suffered to return to tell of his fate.
[To be continued.]
NORFOLK, April 30.
We yesterday learned the state of the poles from most of the counties in the District last represented by Mr. Stratton.
   Federal. Democratic.     GRIFFIN. FASSETT,   Gloucester, 85 264   Mathews, 63 185   James City, 42 131   Elizabeth City, 29 130   York, 73 64   Northampton, 175 25   Accomack, 560 30   1027 829  
The only remaining county from which we have not heard is Middlesex, which does not contain more than 100 voters; so that without the aid of a single vote from that county, we may with certainty pronounce Mr. Griffin's election.
Thus we see the just indignation of the people has been roused to counteract the nefarious policy of the last assembly, in giving this District a population of 43,000 while others were formed of little more than half that number: and we trust that this will prove a wholesome admonition to our next Legislature, and that they will see, that however palatable democracy may be, that the people will not favor its advancement, to the entire destruction of that most inestimable privilege of an equal representation in the Legislature of the Union.*
* We are assured Mr. Anderson, a violent Democrat, was turned out at the last election in Gloucester, for the vote he gave in the Assembly for enlarging the District.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Monday the 9th inst. will be sold on the premises, SEVERAL HANDSOME Building Lots of Ground in fee simple, situate on Fairfax and Gibbon streets. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER.
May 5.

Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MAY 5.
Amount of FLOUR and MEAL in- spected at this port for three months, end- ing the 30th April last. 69,022 whole bls. 2,581 half do. 345 meal.
D. DOUGLASS, Flour Inspector.
Yesterday exhibited a pleasing spectacle to the enterprising citizens of Alexandria, the wind which had blew for several days from the Northwest, shifted to the South- ward and Eastward and wafted into port upwards of twenty sail of vessels, most of them from Europe and the West Indies.
Capt. Coleman of the schr. Sparrow, arrived here yesterday from Jamaica, in- forms us that while there two vessels ar- rived from Aux Cayes, the captains of which told him that immediately on the arrival of a vessel at Aux Cayes the cap- tain and two thirds of the crew were ob- liged to go and fight the negroes and the vessels embargoed. The French admiral had made application to the governor of Jamaica for permission to refit his ships here, but the governor had refused. Captain Coleman saw three French men of war at anchor in the Bay, and one standing up the Bay, very much damage- d.
Capt. Croudhill of this port failed three days before Captain Coleman, from Ja- maica, and Capt. Wattles of the schooner Paragon, was nearly ready to sail.
By the Venilia, arrived this morning from New Orleans, we learn, without seeing the secret article in the Gallo Spa- nish treaty, the fate of Louisiana. Ge- neral L'Aussat, the prefect of Bonaparte arrived there on the 28th March, a few days before the Venilia failed. He was received with all that homage and enthu- siastic reverence, which the Grand Nati- on fails not to expect and receive from her vassal allies. The roaring of cannon, spread far and wide the royal salute , and in drowning the murmurs of the Missis- ippi, pronounced the consular, resolve, that its banks and its waters should be hereafter tributary to the sovereign of France.
Now let the sweet kisses of the odorifer- ous Gasa give consolation and peace to our "most serene and most philosophic statesman!" But L'Aussat will not take possession of the country till the French troops arrive, which were hourly expect- ed. May that hour never come, and may the present hostile appearance or even war in Europe, break, as we believe it has al- ready weakened, this one link at least, in the chain of universal empire; this rod, which will one day become, as it is de- signed, the scourge and the curse of the western world!
We further learn by the Venilia, that a number of the most respectable American merchants waited on his excellency a few days after his arrival, and were received in the most friendly manner. He assured them, that he came there with the most friendly intentions towards the Americans. He also told them, that they had nothing to fear; that he was certain every thing would be made agreeable to them in a very short time. [As soon, we presume, as all the troops arrive.]
(Bal. Fed. Gaz.)
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
By the Susanna, arrived on Saturday from New Orleans, we received the follow- ing ludicrous performance. Our corres- pondent informs, that although it had not yet been officially promulgated, it was privately circulated through the town, and was viewed as the salutato- ry of the Gallican administration. The novelty of its contents entitles it to a con- spicuous exhibition. Let our govern- ment now decide who have been the
dupes of an artful and insidious po- licy.
[TRANSLATION.]
PROCLAMATION. In the name of the French Republic, L'AUSSAT, COLONIAL PREFECT, TO THE LOUISIANIANS.
THE separation from France marks one of the most shameful epochs of her annals, under an enfeebled and corrupt govern- ment, after an ignominious war, and a dif- graceful peace.
To that cowardly and unnatural aban- donment, you presented the contrast of he- roic love, fidelity and courage.
The hearts of all Frenchmen were soft- ened by the spectacle. They never let it slip their remembrance. They then ex- claimed, with pride, and have never since ceased to repeat, that the blood of France runs in your veins.
As soon as they had regained their dig- nity and their glory, by the revolution and a train of prodigious triumphs, they turned towards you their affectionate at- tention. You constituted a part of their first negotiation. They wished your re- trocession to accompany and signalize their first peace.
The time was not yet arrived. It was necessary that a MAN should appear, to whom nothing which is natural, great, magnanimous and just , was new or impos- sible: who, to the talent of achieving the most splendid victories, united the more extraordinary one of combining and se- curing to them the most happy consequ- ences: who, by the ascendancy of his mind commanded at once terror from his ene- mies and confidence from his allies: who, by his penetrating genius, discriminated the true interests of his country, and, by an irresistible will, gave operation to those interests: who, in fine, was born to re- place France on her own basis , to estab- lish her in the whole extent of her limits, and to erase all the blemishes of her hi- story.
This man, Louisianians, presides over our destinies. From this moment he is the pledge of your happiness. To secure this, in this fortunate soil, it is only ne- cessary to assist the prodigality of nature. This is the design of the French govern- ment.
To cultivate peace and friendship with all your neighbors; to protect your com- merce, encourage your agriculture, peo- ple your deserts; foster industry, respect property, customs and opinions; pay re- verence to religion; to honor virtue; to secure to the laws their sovereignty, and to correct them only as the light of experience may dictate; to introduce permanent order and economy in all the branches of the public administration; to unite still closer the ties which the same origin, the same morals, the same disposi- tions have created between this colony and the mother country; these, Louisianians, are the honorable objects of the mission your captain general Victor, your colo- nial prefect and your chief Judge. These they are happy to say, are the motives with which, they come to mix with you.
The reputation of the captain General has doubtless even here preceded him. Companion in arms with the First Con- sul, he distinguished himself, from the commencement of the campaign of the famous armies of Italy. In less bril- liant days, he astonished Suwarrows by precipitating his flight: He was, in fine, one of the lieutenants of Buonaparte at the battle of Marengo! Surrounded with those titles, the illustrious pledges of his fame he comes to you, Louisianians, with a lively desire of rendered himself dear to you by the exercise of all the virtues, the cares, and industry, which devolve on the chief of a happy people. His ar- dour for your prosperity, the uprightness of his intentions, the agreeableness and af- fability of his access and manners, which are even ornaments to his military laurels, will secure to him your affection and con- fidence. He beings with him a part of those troops who have made the earth tremble, even to these remote shores. Batavia, since the peace, has admired their good conduct and excellent discipline. You will like her admire and esteem them.
In short Louisianians, you will find in your Chief Judge, genius, impartiality and disinterestedness. He comes to you already known by the fame of his ta- lents by his sufferings and misfortunes.
Under every circumstance you will have reason to rejoice at having become French, you will daily feel more and more the value of that splendid title, the ob- ject of the envy of the whole globe.
We know, nevertheless, Louisianians, and will not dissemble it, that during thirty years, Spain, by the temperance of a generous and mild government, has endeavoured to make you forget the griev- ous fault of an unworthy agent of this no- ble nation. She is our close and faithful friend: it will not be us who will insti- gate you to repay her mildness with ingra- titude. We will endeavor, by acts of munificence, to emulate the policy of the Chief she had given you. Your attach- ment for the French Republic, our com- mon country; your gratitude to those who protect you, and the daily fight of your growing prosperity, are the objects which we shall aim at; with a zeal and assiduity, which only can be limited by the fulfillment of all our duties and all our wishes.
New Orleans, the 11th year of the French Republic.
L'AUSSATT.
By the Colonial Prefect,
The officer of administration, acting as Secretary,
DAUGEROT.
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
Open Door Communication. —Although it has been generally supposed that this was a time of peace, yet a number of the citizens of Alexandria, are in the habit of sending out young calves on the com- mon to privateer on the milk of those cows that have no calves of their own.
Now, Mr. Printer, if this procedure is not soon corrected, some of the owners of said calves (going at large) will most as- suredly be saved the trouble of killing their calves, after they are fattened at public expence, as abovementioned; for a leaden remedy will be promptly applied. But there is this consolation, that no man who is fully disposed to do justice to all his neighbours, can by any means suffer by this mode of stopping the evil com- plained of; for the good man will avoid hurting his neighbour, and will shut his stable door to prevent his calves from sucking that milk which he himself has no right to drink.
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
RECEIVED,
By the schooner Sally, capt. Dade, from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. May 5. dzw
To be Sold positively At public sale, on Tuesday the 26th May, on the premises,
THE Subscriber's life-estate in the Walnut Tree Farm, situate on the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria.— the farm consists of about 360 acres. The buildings and improvements very good, and the fishery attached to it very valuable.
Also will be sold at the same time and place, a number of horses, cattle & sheep and a variety of farming utensils as well as a quantity of household furniture, consisting of ma- hogany tables, bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, &c.
The terms cash, for all sums under one hundred dollars; and for all sums a- bove, approved notes negotiable in the banks of Alexandria or Columbia, at sixty and ninety days.
TOBIAS LEAR.
May 5. eod
Notice.
The subscribers being appointed agents for delivering Mr. Carey's FAMILY BIBLE in Alexandria, and the country adjacent—this is to inform those who hold subscriptions, that the Bibles are just come to hand, and are now ready for delivery at their book and stationery store in King street.
R. and J. GRAY.
Who have lately received,
A large supply of English and American WRITING PAPER, of different qualities, & a good assortment of Latin and English school books, for wholesale and retail.
Public Sale.
To-Morrow, at half past three o'clock, will positively be sold, Thirteen hogheads first qua- lity SUGAR, on Merchant's wharf. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 5.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY the 13th of May, will peremptorily be sold at the Ven- due Store,
1000 Dollars worth of JEWELRY,
Consisting of gold lockets, ear rings, bracelets, watch keys, &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 5.
For Freight or Charter,
The fine, fast sailing SHIP America , ISAAC STONE, master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Wilson's wharf. For terms please apply to the master on board. May 5. d6t
SPRING GOODS.
BENNETT & WATTS
Have received by the ship William and John, from London, part of their Spring Goods, viz.
FANCY wall-cating, Irish linens, dimities, cambric mullins, calicoes, silk and cotton hosiery, amongst which are a few doz. ladies' black cotton, swiss and silks, galloons and fer- rits, furniture fringes, tapes and cord, PP, glaz- ed and battle gunpowder in quarter casks, par- tent shot 2 a 8, mens' coarse hats, threads of all kinds, A's 2 a 7 sail canvas. May 5. eo 2w
SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale,
Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German li- nens; cotton in bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses. May 5. eo
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS,
which will be opened and for sale imme- diately at his warehouse.
Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Medway, captain Parker, and the Two Polies, captain M'Lantblen,
A complete assortment of
QUEENS WARE & GLASS, which he offers for sale at his store on King street.
Also for sale,
A general assortment of China, Pipes by the box, Grindstones, Sackings, Porter Bottles, Pocket Bottles, Sets of Castors, Liverpool siov'd Salt, and 500 bushels Liverpool Coals. May 5. eo3w
JEWELRY.
CHARLES GOUVERNET, Who has just arrived at this place, in- forms the ladies and gentlemen that he has a handsome assortment of Jewelry, consisting of
Necklaces, ear rings, brace- lets, gold and silver watches, watch chains, breast pins, lockets, rings, pearl beads, black jetts, &c. &c.
All of which he offers for sale, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasona- ble price. Apply at Mr. Gadby's ta- vern.
A HORSE and CHAIR for sale.
May 5.
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BENNETT & WATTS HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND OFFER FOR SALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 50 pieces Russia Sheeting, 100 ravens Duck, 1 box fine Irish Linen, 56 to 4s per. 1 trunk blue ground prints, 1 do. plain and embossed coloured cambric mullins, 1 bale India Bengals, various colours, long and short India nankeens, 1 case white platillas, Morocco and buckskin suspenders, 1 case bandanno handkerchiefs, white and brown ticklenburgs and hemp- en roles, 3 casks broad hoes, &c. They daily expect their entire assortment of SPRING GOODS, by the Wm. and John from London, and the U. States from Liverpool. April 30. e03t
WM. D. ROSS Has a quantity of SLATE for covering the roofs of houses, in boxes for 250 pieces each. Also, Pickled SALMON in small kegs. April 30. e03t
Just Published, By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street,  THEODORE CYPHON: or,  THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spani- ards, &c. &c. Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered. Also, The Story of Tom Snell. Price 20 cents. April 21. d
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription,  MODERN GEOGRAPHY. A DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPIRES, KINGDOMS, STATES, AND COLONIES, WITH THE OCEANS, SEAS, AND ISLES, IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD; Including the most recent discoveries and political alterations, digested on a new plan. BY JOHN PINKERTON.  THE ASTRONOMICAL INTRO- DUCTION BY THE REV. S. VINCE, A. M. F. R. S. And plumian professor of astronomy, and experimental philosophy, in the University of Cambridge. WITH NUMEROUS MAPS, Drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements, of Arrowsmith, and engraved by the best artists.  CONDITIONS. The work will be comprised in two octavo volumes, of about 800 pages each, and a quarto Atlas, containing all the Maps. It will be printed on a fine paper and new type. The price to subscribers will be nine dol- lars, neatly bound and lettered. Each volume will be delivered as soon as fi- nished, and no money required until the delivery. It will be put to press as soon as four hun- dred subscribers are obtained. Those gentlemen who may be desirous of promoting the circulation of this impor- tant work, may have one copy gratis, by procuring and accounting for the subscription of six. In order to produce an immediate encou- ragement to the undertaking, the sum at which subscribers will receive their books is considerably under that which will be charged to non-subscribers. Subscribers received by RO- BERT and JOHN GRAY, King-Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen. Alex. Feb. 28. d
Wanted to Hire immediately, ABOUT 40 hands, 12 hewers and 8 waggons and teams. Employ- ment may be had 3 months, or more, by application to J. and M. Scholfield, Alex- andria, Ischach Scholfield, Waiter or Wm Lindsey, near Colchester, or Henry Wood- row, at Aquia. N. B. Hands are to bring axes and hewers broad axes. Feb. 7. 2aw
Turk's Island Salt. Just received 1600 bushels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Irwin's wharf—Also, a few boxes of fresh Prunes or fa'e by J. and J. H. TUCKER. March 28. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT, First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hhd. and barrels, Pepper and Cafia, Boxes fresh Raisins, Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Bales India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes, China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs Mould and dipt Candles, Red Seal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17. eo
For SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.— Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
Mrs. COOKE, Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in gene- ral, 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 experi- ence a continuance of the liberal and ge- nerous 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 se- lect number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of ap- proved 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. 2aw3m
Thirty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday e- vening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a sad- dle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear un- der the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post-haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening. The above reward will be given on de- livery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare. EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. eo
In the matter of James Gillies, A BANKRUPT, Adjourned Meeting for Dividend. THE Commissioners named and autho- rised, in and by a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued forth a- gainst James Gillies, of the town of Alex- andria, having met on Wednesday the 20th inst. pursuant to notice heretofore given, for the purpose of making a divi- dend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, but for reasons suggested by a principal creditor who attended, it appear- ing expedient that the said meeting should be adjourned to a future day—The Com- missioners do accordingly adjourn said meeting until Friday the 20th day of May next, at nine o'clock, A. M. to be then held at the house of Mr. Peter Heiskell, at which time and place the said commis- sioners will attend, of which all parties interested will please to take notice. JOHN M'IVER, Assignee. April 22. 2aw 20thM
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER, Have for Sale, 14 Hhds. first quality, Mucvado Sugar, 25 Bolls. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bushels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine, And a general assortment of  GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Mullins, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 trels's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bds. Beef and Pork, 10 hhd. 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 ve- ry cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit: WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Colum- bia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine pack- ages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and hav- ing the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the U- States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now be- ing Collector of the said port of Alexan- dria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there be- ing the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has pray- ed that the said nine packages of Suspen- ders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed—And whereas, the Hon. William Kilby, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the fore- noon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexan- dria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney—Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or inte- rest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass. By order of the Judge, (Teste.) G. DENEALE, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
Notice. All persons having claims a- gainst the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'tors. GEO. TRIPLETT, } March 1. d
JUST RECEIVED, Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured  Venison Hams, A few hundred sweet Oranges of an ex- cellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good. Also—Seed Potatoes of an ex- cellent quality by the barrel or bushel. Thos. Simms. April 25. d
For Sale, ONE half of the valuable tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom, late the property and residence of George Lee Waugh, deceased. Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy, and smoke house: bound- ed on one side by Potomac creek, where is an excellent fishery, and abundance of wild fowl in the season. This land will be sold altogether or in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shewn Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Cary Seldon who lives convenient, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also shew all the lines. If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bid- der, at Mr. Estes's tavern in Frederick- burg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a plat will be shewn to those who wish to purchase. Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear in- terest from the date. For other particu- lars apply to the subscriber, who is au- thorised by the Devisees to bargain for the same. Gawin Corbin Turberville. King George County, Doegg, } dds April 5, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE. In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following  VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz. A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improve- ments thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Ro- bert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles. Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George- Town road, containing five acres and ten perches. Also, the estate, title and in- terest of said Robert Mease to the follow- ing lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Ro- bert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandel; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dols. per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandel; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with ap- proved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment. WILLIAM HERBERT, Trustee. April 28. d
Notice. ALL persons having claims on the estate of the late Mrs. Martha Washington, are requested to exhibit their accounts properly proved; and those per- sons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment. THOMAS PETER, Acting Executor. March 3. 2aw