Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-14 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1804.
[No. 906.]
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the south side of King Street, adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
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, Cassimere, Kerseys, Coatings, Halkthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
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. tiers and bds. Coffee in tiers 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 variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are—
Cloths, Coatings, Kersaymeres, Duffles, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serget, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Mullins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 13.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rose Blankets, Twilled do. Ticklenburg, and German Osnaburgs, Bedticks and Apron Checks, Cotton Hosiery, Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys, Bumbazets and Wildbores, Calicoes and Irish Linens, Striped Jerseys and Cassimere, Corded Dimities and Flannels, Twilled Coatings and Halkthicks, 200 pieces English Canvas, 200 reams writing Paper, 50 do. wrapping do. 1 trunk coloured Twists and Sewing Silks, 1 do. Umbrellas, 2 cases Scrim Twine, 2 do. Fig Blue, 2 do. Rose Brimstone, 100 kegs White Lead, 6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3.
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received,
A large supply of superfine Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew
PLAYING CARDS,
And a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality.
Nov. 9.
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf,
3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hhds. W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hhds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c.
Nov. 1.
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents)
A Refutation of the Charges
Made by a writer under the signature of "Veritas," against the character of GABRIEL JONES:
The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes, Member of the Council of State.
In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted.
Jan. 3.
Just received and for Sale,
Sweet Cyder by the barrel, Apples do. N. England Rum do. Candles by the box, Pork by the barrel, 2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmond in 2 and 4 gallon kegs, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges, Limes, Lemons, Green Grapes by the jar or pound, Codfish for family use, 600 bushels R. I. Potatoes, And a general assortment of Groceries.
A. WILLIS.
Jan. 12.
On the first day of March next,
WILL BE SOLD
A LOT OF GROUND,
On Prince-street one door west of the House in which Mr. PORTER, now lives, between Royal and Pitt Streets, with all the improvements thereon.
THOMAS PATTEN.
January 4.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half gr. do. 20 gr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Jan. 20.
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D.
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
December 1.
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOF, & Co.
Dec. 2.
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes,
Coarse Salt, Millings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms,
Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Roe's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncester's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20th.
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets,
9 bales India cottons One case bandanna handkerchiefs, China, Longee and Pulicat do. 30 pieces Black Satin, 2 cases fur hats, Table and tea sets china, Barrels East India Sugar, Kegs raisins, dopped candles and soap, Country gin, Malaga wine, Red soz leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap.
My residence hereafter will be in Frederickburg. I shall continue to attend the county courts of Prince William and Stafford, the district courts of Frederickburg and Hay Market, the Richmond chancery district court, and the court of appeals. My clients may see me during every Prince William Court (commencing on the first Monday in each month) at the same office in which I have hitherto done business in Dumfries.
Benjamin Botts.
Jan. 13.
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale,
24 hhds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 75 tons Plaister Paris. And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9.
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date.
By Order.
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Jan. 2.
(13)
Call given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
For Charter or Sale,
THE SHIP PRESIDENT, About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer.
For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately,
About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK.
WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 20.
For New-York,
The fast sailing Schooner HILAND,
John Hand, jun. Master;
Will sail as soon as the weather permits; has excellent accommodations for passengers. For Passage only apply to the master on board, or to
DAN. M'CLEAN.
Feb. 9.
For Philadelphia,
The Sloop UNITY, John Hand, jun. Master;
Will sail with all possible expedition. For Freight or Passage apply to Capt. Hand, on board, or to
Danl. M'Clean.
Feb. 9.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old Spirit, Wines, Loaf and Lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Tea, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes, NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, &c.
also, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Claret, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to Geo. Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will sold for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods.
Jan. 13.
FOR SALE,
AN ELEGANT CLOCK,
lately imported from London. Apply to ROBT. T. HOOF and Co.
WHO WANT TO BUY
a good Riding HORSE.
Feb. 7.
Madeira Wine.
16 pipes London particular Wine, 2 gr. casks do. do. Received per fct'r Ploughby, via Norfolk, for sale on a liberal credit by J. and T. Vowell.
Jan. 6.
SPANISH SEGARS.
Just received from Norfolk, by capt. Butler, first quality Spanish Segars by the box.
A. WILLIS.
Jan. 16.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave has an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT E. JAMIESON.
Nov. 18.

The Subscriber Has removed his VENDUE-STORE from the corner of King and Union streets, to the store adjoining Messrs Henry K. May, & Co. on the South side of King Street. THOMAS PATTEN. January 30.
Anniversary Ball. THE Ball in commemoration of the Birth of our late illustrious friend and patriot Gen. Geo. Washington, will be held at Gadby's Hotel on Thursday the 23d inst. A subscription paper is lodged at the Bar, where gentlemen are requested to subscribe, and obtain a ticket of admission—price 5 dollars. Wm. Fitzhugh, L. Deblois, G. Deneale, J. C. Herbert, W. A. Dangerfield, Thos. Triplett, } Managers. Feb. 13.
Washington Society. The Members of the Washington Society of Alexandria, are requested to attend an anniversary meeting of the said society, on Thursday the 23d day of this month, at Gadby's Hotel, at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. The society will move in procession precisely at 12 o'clock, to the Presbyterian Church, where an Oration will be delivered by John Carlyle Herbert, Esq. G. DENEALE, Sec'y. Alexandria, Feb. 11.
FOR SALE, The fine Sloop Columbia, burthen about 76 tons, or 650 bbls. three years old, a remarkable fast sailer, and in every respect a first rate vessel. Will be sold cheap if applied for soon. John G. Ladd. Feb. 13.
Sail Making. THOMAS SANFORD takes this method of informing the public, that he has commenced the Sail Making business in the Loft over the store of Benjamin Shreve, jun. at the corner of Prince and Union streets, where he hopes from his attention to business, and his exertions to please, to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. Feb. 4.
A Cheap Bargain. TO BE SOLD, A THREE story new BRICK HOUSE, in Prince Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets on the South side thereof, second door from Messrs Hewes and Millers store, and next adjoining Mrs. Reifer. The house is in an unfinished state, but the doors, sashes and architraves, &c. are all made and at a small expence may be completed, it is unnecessary to give any further explanation, as any person inclining to purchase will naturally view the premises. The key is in possession of Capt. C. McKnight. The payments will be made easy. Application to be made to the subscriber in the City of Washington, or Dr. Thos. Triplett, Alexandria. It not sold at private sale, it will be sold at public vendue on the 1st of March next. Clotworthy Stephenson. Feb. 6.
S. THOMEE Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of GILDING And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Pictures Frames MADE & REGILT. NEEDLE WORK framed in a handsome manner. NAMES AND PROFILES correctly enamelled on Glass. S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to. Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and everything in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the BATTLE OF THE NILE, in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, December 6.
The order of the day, for the House to resolve itself into a committee on the Amendment to the Constitution , received from the Senate, was called for. Mr. R. Griswold. The House of Representatives some time since passed a resolution, amending the Constitution, and sent it to the Senate for their concurrence. Of this resolution the Senate have taken no notice; but have sent us a different resolution on the same subject. This proceeding is, I think, unprecedented and unparliamentary: and I think we ought not to decide upon this resolution until the Senate shall have answered our resolution. I move, therefore, a postponement of the resolution from the Senate until to-morrow. Mr. Elliot hoped the consideration of the resolution from the Senate would not be postponed until to-morrow. How far it was proper to impeach the correctness of the course pursued by that body, it was not for him to say. Should they, on any occasion, invade the rights or the dignity of that House, no member would be found more ready to repel the invasion. In this case the Senate have sent us a proposition, embracing the same principle contained in our amendment, with other principles. He hoped, therefore, the House would immediately proceed to give the subject that attention which its intrinsic merits deserved. Mr. Dawson only rose to correct the gentleman from Connecticut as to precedent. It must be in the recollection of every gentleman on the floor, that the Senate have frequently sent us bills on the same subject with bills sent by us to them. Mr. R. Griswold wished the gentleman from Virginia would name an instance. He never knew a bill sent to the Senate, which they neglected acting on, and in the room of which sent one of their own. The question was then taken on Mr. Griswold's motion and lost. Ayes 32. Mr. R. Griswold. I will submit another motion, to wit: That the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of the resolution of the Senate. My grounds for this motion are these: That this resolution has not been transmitted to us by a constitutional number of Senators, and therefore, that the House cannot act upon it. Mr. Dawson enquired if the motion were in order. Mr. Speaker said it was in order. Mr. R. Griswold. The principle, I assume, is that this resolution has not passed the Senate by a constitutional majority of that branch of the legislature. By a certificate obtained from the secretary of that body, it appears that the resolution was passed by the votes of twenty two members in favor of it; twenty two voting in the affirmative, and ten in the negative. It is known to every gentleman that the Senate consists of 34 members, and that it consequently requires twenty three to constitute two thirds of its members. The principle, I assume, is that it requires two thirds of the members of each House to pass a resolution proposing to alter the constitution. The article of the constitution on this point is the 5th. It is thus expressed: "The Congress whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary shall propose amendments to this constitution." The question is what is meant by a House? Is it merely a majority of the Senators or Representatives; or is it the whole and entire number? To decide this point, we must refer to other parts of the constitution where the word House is used. I hope gentlemen will critically attend to the words used, and from that attention form their opinions. The 3d section of the 1st article is thus expressed: "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state." Two Senators then from each state are declared to constitute a Senate. A Senate of the United States cannot, therefore, be composed but of two Senators from each state. One House referred to in the 5th article is the Senate. If then it be necessary that there should be two members from each state to compose a Senate, the House of the Senate cannot be composed but of two members from each state. This is corroborated by other parts of the Constitution. In the 5th section of the 1st article, it is said, "Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business." A majority of each—Of what? Of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business. This expression is a fair commentary on the other section which I have read. "A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business." The inference is that the constitution, when it declares that, "The Congress whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this constitution," requires that the proposing them shall be made by two thirds of the whole number of members constituting the Senate. There are cases in the constitution, where the concurrence of two thirds of each branch of the legislature is required for the performance of certain acts, which is a further commentary on this article of the constitution. In the case of impeachments it is provided that the Senate shall try all impeachments; but no person shall be
convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present. The word present is introduced. For what purpose, if it was not the opinion of the framers of the constitution that without it, two thirds of all the members of the body would be necessary to a conviction? The same expression is used in the case of treaties. The president "shall have power by and with the consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur." Why use here this expression "two thirds of the senators present," unless it was considered necessary to qualify the expression, from the condition that otherwise it would mean two thirds of the whole body? On this ground I apprehend that this resolution has not come constitutionally before us. It has not passed the Senate with the concurrence of two thirds of the whole body. It has only received the votes of twenty two Senators, which do not make two thirds. I therefore move that the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of it. Mr. J. Randolph. There are frequent decisions, on which it is necessary to answer doctrines advanced, not on account of their intrinsic merit, but on account of the weight of character of those by whom they are advanced. This is one of those cases. Had the arguments delivered to day by the gentleman from Connecticut fallen from a less respectable quarter, I should have deemed them unworthy of reply, and have satisfied myself with a silent vote. The gentleman, with an ingenuity peculiarly unfortunate, has quoted the very clauses and sections of the Constitution which disprove the opinions he has advanced. To these I beg the attention of the house for a moment. He has attempted to sustain the position that two thirds of both houses must imply two thirds of the whole number of each house respectively—If I have misquoted the gentleman, I beg to be corrected. [Mr. R. here paused.] As there is no disposition to correct my statement, I presume I am correct. If this be the case, are we at this moment a house? If the term house means the whole number of members, can there be a house unless the whole number are present? Can there, therefore, be a house or a senate so long as a single member is absent. But it is said that the Constitution, wisely foreseeing this dilemma, has provided that a majority of each house shall constitute a quorum to do business—Now I ask is a majority a quorum or a house? If it is not a house, but merely a quorum, it will be absolutely necessary that we alter our language as well as our journals, and say, not that the house, but a quorum met to transact business, &c. "Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and with the concurrence of two thirds of the whole body expel a disorderly member." Will the gentleman hold on this floor that it requires two thirds of the whole body to expel a disorderly member? Will he deny that two thirds of those present may expel in such a case, and that they are competent in all cases mentioned in the Constitution? I will call the attention of the house to a fact. The session before the last, the house passed an amendment to the Constitution, similar in principle to the present, by the votes of two thirds of the members present; when too there was little more than a bare quorum present. I might answer the doctrine advanced this day, by saying the practice under the Constitution is already settled. I might ask the gentlemen where was this constitutional objection then? Why was it then permitted to sleep? Why was the house permitted to do so unconstitutional an act, when there was but a bare quorum? I should be glad to receive to these questions a satisfactory answer. "Each House shall keep a Journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the members of either House on any question, shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the Journal." Now, according to the doctrine of the gentleman, unless the whole body is present, the Yeas and Nays cannot be entered, because there is no House unless all the members are present. The gentleman enquires why the Constitution has so tediously directed that in certain cases the concurrence of two thirds of the members present shall be required. For an obvious reason. The Constitution could not ascertain the number of which the two Houses would consist, from their varying numbers, and therefore has required, that in certain cases, two thirds of those present shall be required. The article of the Constitution, on which the gentleman relies, is that "Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments." When two thirds shall deem it necessary. The sense then in this case is to be determined by the exposition given to the term House . I again ask have, or have not the House met to day? They have. I ask are we to met the House of Representatives? We undoubtedly are. I ask, whether it is not in order to move to expel a disorderly member, or to adjourn? And I ask if the solemn business on which we are now acting shall be defeated by a mere play upon words, that would much better sit a subordinate court than this body. Believing that no doubt can be entertained of the just meaning of this article of the Constitution either by the House or by the nation, I hope the Committee of the whole will not be discharged. (To be continued.)
From the Balance. POLITICAL CATECHISM.
Being a Sketch of what might, on a natural plan, be taught in schools, and also by Heads of Families, to Youth and Children. CONTINUED. IT IS the magistrate as such any thing to do with religion? If by religion be meant that temper and conduct which seeks the honor of God and the happiness of man, he has nothing else to do, but to promote religion both in himself and others, within the limits prescribed him. But is not his agency confined to secular concerns? His agency relates to secular concerns immediately, but he ought ultimately and chiefly to seek the eternal interests of men in all his conduct. Will not this view of the subject confound the province of the magistrate, with that of the ministers of religion? Not at all; to promote the best interests of men by enacting and executing a good system of laws, and by providing for the common defence and welfare, is very distinct from promoting the same interests by teaching the principles of religion, and enforcing them by the hopes and fears of the gospel. Have the Legislature a right to maintain religion, at the public expence? They have a right, and it is their duty to do it, if the public opinion will permit. Whence does this right result? It results from their general right to do whatever they may deem necessary to promote the common good. But is it prudent for them to exercise this right? The prudence of the measure will depend on the existing state of public opinion; but if that will not permit, civil liberty cannot long be supported. Why can it not be supported? Because, without religion there will be no virtue, and virtue is the basis of civil liberty. Is not the promise of God to support religion sufficient without human aid? The promise of God will be verified; but this promise involves the use of human means and exertions. Still the question remains, is the public maintenance of religion one of those means? It was a mean of supporting religion by divine appointment under the ancient Jewish Theocracy; it has been a mean in all Christian nations since; and it will be a mean in the most prosperous state of the church of Christ on earth when kings shall be its nursing fathers and queens its nursing mothers. Does not the principle advanced imply a right in the Legislature to choose what kind of religion to maintain? It does; public opinion alone must decide this question. Will they not, then, maintain a corrupt religion, where such a religion prevails among the people? They will; but corrupt religion is more useful to the state than atheism or total irreligion, for all the various systems which have prevailed in the world, agree in some common principles, the belief of which has contributed to that order and peace in society which have existed. What are those common principles? The chief are, that there is a Supreme God who presides over the universe; that we are accountable to him for our conduct; and that he will reward or punish us in a future state, according to our works. A belief of those great principles has been, and ever will be the basis of society. How are they the basis of society? By operating on our hopes and fears, which are the most powerful springs of action, they restrain wickedness in a degree beyond our present conceptions; they are the foundation of all judicial and office oaths; without which, trials at law would be a farce, and investigation of truth utterly hopeless; and they are the source of all that truth and confidence which exist between man and man. Will not honest men speak the truth as witnesses, in judicial proceedings, without being under the obligations of an oath? They will, but the more they feel the obligations of truth the better, and the awful sanctity of an oath often supports a feeble virtue; and it must be remembered, that honest men are formed by a firm persuasion and belief of these great principles; and without them, truth and justice would be banished from the earth. Was the public maintenance of religion deemed necessary by the ancient Pagans?

Explanation.
After the committee appointed to settle the public accounts, had examined, certified and put the treasurer's account into the hands of the printer...
Political Contrast.—At this day, when democracy has crept into almost every nook and corner of our political domain...
In taking up this enquiry, we shall see a nation bursting into life, overshadowed with Egyptian darkness, and wandering with a fearful anxiety amidst the chaos of dangers...
A set of restless and ambitious wretches, who envy the happiness of which themselves are neither the givers nor partakers...
(Albany Centinel.)
Congress of the United States.
Thursday, February 9.
Mr. Thomas laid on the table the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to join with such committee as the Senate may appoint on their part to consider and report...
A message was received from the Senate informing the house that they had receded from their first amendment to the bill entitled an act giving effect to the laws of the United States...
The house resumed the consideration of the resolutions reported from the committee of the whole to whom was referred the report of a select committee appointed to enquire into the ex-
pediency of amending the several acts providing for the sale of the public lands of the United States.
The first resolution being again read as follows:
Resolved, That the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, and the attorney general for the time being, be authorised to receive propositions of compromise and settlement from the several companies or persons claiming public lands...
A motion was made to amend the resolution, by striking out the word "finally," and adding to the end of the resolution, the following words;
After considerable debate on this amendment, the question was put, and it passed in the negative when the House adjourned.
Friday, February 10.
The House resumed the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday.
On the resolution (above stated) a long and interesting debate ensued on the circumstances attending the Yazoo speculation and the consequences likely to ensue from the entire disallowance or compromise of the claims of individuals...
Resolved, That the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, and the attorney general for the time being, be authorised to receive propositions of compromise and settlement from the several companies or persons claiming public lands...
After motions to adjourn and postpone the subject were made and lost; the proposition of an amendment of Mr. J. Randolph so as to modify the resolution as to inhabit all compensation for lands purchased under the act of Georgia of 1795 was declared not in order, the following resolution was carried:
Resolved, That the time limited by law, for filing claims in the office of the Secretary of State, ought to be extended to the first day of May next.
A motion was then made to refer the two resolutions to a select committee to bring in a bill, which was superceded by an adjournment until Monday.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Eloped from the plantation of Geo. Deneale, on P peshead, in Fairfax County, Vir. a likely young negro, named
NACE,
about twenty years of age, yellow complexion, thick and strong made, about five feet six inches high, wool combed, and an open countenance. He took with him one black superfine broad cloth coat nearly new, with buttons covered with the same, one blue coat with metal buttons, one striped fowndown jacket, one black hat with the name of H. W. Deneale wrote in the bottom of the crown, one pair blue cloth pantealoons, one pair white cotton stockings, one pair coarse and one pair fine shoes, and one jacket and trowsers of mixt coarse cloth.
John Taylor, on the premises.
PHYSIOGNOTRACE.
I. TODD
Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria that he has erected his machine for tracing the outlines of the face, in the Ball Room at the Eagle Tavern, corner of King and Royal streets...
Note.—Gilt and black Frames may be had at the room.
Please to come in at the paved alley leading to Royal Street
Jan. 9. 2aw
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30. dif.
A JOURNEYMAN PRINTER
Wanted Immediately,
Who is able to conduct a weekly paper at certain periods, that is, when the Editor's business calls him abroad, and who will occasionally work at press.
Feb. 14.
SALE.
Will be sold at the dwelling house of Philip Alexander, on the first day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, on a credit of nine months.
All the perishable property belonging to the estate of Wm. H. Washington, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Beds, Household and Kitchen Furniture, a Wagon and Cart, Farming Utensils, and a moiety of two Ferry Boats.
Elizabeth Washington, Administratrix.
Feb. 14.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust
To the subscriber, will be exposed to sale upon the premises, for ready money, on the first day of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day,
A piece of Ground,
lying upon the east side of Washington street, and north side of Cameron street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Washington street fifty five feet, with Cameron street forty seven feet: also
A piece of Ground,
lying upon the north side of a ten feet alley extending eastwardly from Washington street, beginning upon the said alley, fifty seven feet to the eastward of Washington Street and extending with the alley fifteen feet, and northwardly parallel to Washington Street twenty feet. Also one entire SQUARE containing two acres bounded on the south by Oronoko Street, on the north by Pendleton Street, on the east by Alfred Street, and on the west by Patrick Street.
James Keith.
Feb. 14.
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff.
November Terms, 1808.
Alexander Henderson a d C.
Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
James Smith, Tholemiah Berry, Alexander Smith and Son and John Byrne, Defendants,
In Chancery.
THE defendant James Smith 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 defendant, James Smith, is not an inhabitant of this District: On motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant James Smith, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court...
A copy—Test,
G. DENEALE, c. c.
(F 14.)
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FOR SALE.
A good wash woman with her child. Application to be made to the printer. Feb. 11.
TO RENT.
We will rent for one year or a longer time, the FERRY opposite the City of Washington. Also, three FISHERIES on the Islands. Eliza. Washington, Philip Alexander.
Feb. 11.
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Ambrose Valle. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey.
R. I. TAYLOR.
August 15.
For Sale,
Ten acres of LAND in Fee Simple, on the hill near Col. Peyton's—also a small house and lot on Washington street, between King and Prince streets.
THO'S PATTEN.
January 3, 1804.
2w 8t
It was; their statesmen and legislators were in opinion, that government could not be supported without it: and if they derived such benefit from a religion mixed with falsehood, how much greater ought this favoured nation expect, from the pure religion of the gospel. Would not truth be more likely to prevail, if the Legislature were to regard all systems of religion with equal favour? To regard all systems, as Paganism, Judaism, Christianity, and Mahometism with equal favour would be as absurd in the Legislature, as in the teacher of religion; it would be, in effect, to neglect all; but for the Legislature and the teacher to neglect systems of religion would not be the best means to cause truth to prevail. Ought a Christian Legislature to regard various shades of opinion which distinguish the different sects of Christians? They ought not; they will look with equal favour on all who worship the Father through the Son, if they hold no principle hostile to society, or to the genius of the government. Does it not infringe the rights of conscience to compel a citizen to pay for the support of religion which he does not approve? It does not, any more than to compel him to pay for the support of any measure which he deems unjust or useless, or to which his private judgment stands opposed. What is it to infringe the rights of conscience? It is to punish a man for a religious opinion. Does not the taking of a man's property, in the case supposed, amount to a punishment? It does not; because the taking is by a common rule, which affects all the citizens alike, who are not punished but taxed: and because the taking is not for, or on account of, his private opinion, which is not regarded or considered. Has the individual, then, no right to exercise private judgment in this case? If the Legislature have a right to judge of what purposes, and to what amount to tax the people, which must be admitted; then, the individual has no right to oppose his private judgment to their decision; for otherwise, there will co-exist rights totally repugnant to each other; if they have a right to judge, he has not; if they have a right to judge, they have a right to take; and if they have a right to take, he has not right to withhold; his conscience is no otherwise concerned, than to dictate the payment of the tax, as a lawful debt, created by the highest authority, and a part of the price of his freedom and protection as a citizen. But can the individual in conscience pay this tax if the avowed object was the support of idolatrous worship? He can; he is not accountable for the application of the money; his paying what will otherwise be taken by force of law is an expression of approbation of the object to be promoted, any more, than his walking to the stake would express his approbation of the sentence, by which he is to be burnt as a heretic. Christ wrought a miracle to pay a tax to the Roman government, which, in respect to Judea, was an usurpation, and which supported an idolatrous worship; we are bound to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. We are bound to render tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Have you any other reason to assign for the public maintenance of religion? It is all important, because it is a public homage paid by the supreme power of the State to God, who is the fountain of all dominion, authority and power, in heaven and on earth; who is king of kings and lord of lords; on whom all nations depend for their existence and prosperity, and who ruleth in the kingdoms of men, and giveth them to whomsoever he will. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
Taxes.
THOSE Citizens who have not paid their Corporation Taxes, are hereby warned to pay up the same on or before the eleventh day of this month; otherwise their names will be published in the public accounts as defaulters, and their goods be subject to distress and sale, as the law directs.
Geo. Drinker, Collector.
Wanted to Hire, A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer. December 27.

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NOTICE.
The Circuit Court of the District of Columbia having at the November term held in the county of Alexandria, Ordered and Decreed, in the suite of Wyllie, Langley and others, complainants against Robert Alexander, his Trustees and other defendants depending on the Chancery side of the said court, that the subscriber make up, adjust, settle and report to the said court the accounts and claims of the said plaintiffs, listed in their bill, and of other judgment creditors of the said Robert Alexander, anterior to the deed of trust, mentioned in the said bill, which deed bears date the 26th day of December 1799.
The several persons claiming under the decretal order made in the aforesaid suit, are hereby informed, that I will attend at my house in the town of Alexandria, on Monday the 12th day of March next, to carry into effect the said order, at which time and place the several parties interested are requested to attend with the necessary documents, to enable me to execute the order.
James Keith.
Feb. 7.
District of Columbia, ss.
ON the petition of Wm. Wilson, carpenter, an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison bounds of Alexandria county, at the suit of the Executors of George Hunter's estate, Notice is hereby given . That on Saturday the 18th inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the Court House in the county of Alexandria, aforesaid, the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said William Wilson , agreeable to the act of Congress now in force, on that subject, and a trustee appointed, unless sufficient cause be then and there shown to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published three times in the Alexandria Advertiser and the Alexandria Expositor previous to the said day.
By order of Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.
G. DENEALE, c. c.
January 27.
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alexandria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water Street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson Street. They are well suited to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary outbuildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King Street.
T. HAMILTON.
Dec. 6.
EDUCATION.
I shall open a NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday evening next, at my house next door to the Indian Queen on King Street; where pupils committed to my care will be diligently instructed in Reading, Writing & Arithmetic.
Those persons who are disposed to favour me with their patronage on the present occasion, will please to call as soon as possible, that I may have it in my power to make arrangements proper for the order of the school and improvement of the scholars.
John Mason.
N. B. MARIAN MASON continues to teach Beating, Writing and Needle work, and would BOARD three or four girls on moderate terms.
Nov. 5.
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, VIZ:
 6 pipes Cogniac 4th proof Brandy,  100 boxes Mould Candles,  40 do. ditto,  30 boxes Brawn Soap,  49 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Boston Pork,  30 bbls. No. 1 & 2 Beef,  26 bbls. Nova Scotia Herrings,  200 nests Sugar Boxes,  8 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards,  24 reams Wrapping Paper,  150 tons Nova Scotia Plaister Paris,  30 tons French ditto,  400 bushels Turks Island Salt,  40 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco. 
The above articles will be sold on moderate terms for cash.
Also, a general assortment of SHOES as usual. Cash given for Corn, Rye and Tobacco.
Freight Wanted, For the SCHOONER PHILIP.
She will take freight to the West Indies or any part of the continent.
Please apply as above.
Jan. 20.
By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Bookellers and Stationers, King Street,
THE New American Clerk's Magazine, AND YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION:
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agreement, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases, Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assignments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Covenants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE Made conformable to the LAWS of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered.
R. and J. GRAY have lately received a few copies of the Revised Code of Virginia Laws
Feb. 3.
Exchange on London. A GOVERNMENT BILL for Twelve Hundred pounds sterling at 60 days sight, for sale by F. and Thos. Vowell.
Jan. 31.
Auction & Commission Store.
THE subscriber returns his thanks to those who have favored him with their commands in the above branches, for their patronage, and assures them and the public in general, that he shall continue his exertions to give satisfaction by the strictest assiduity, secrecy and honor.
On the 1st day of every Court, a PUBLIC VENDUE will be held at his Auction and Commission Store, to commence at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and three o'clock in the afternoon. Particulars will be made known on the day of sale by the Bellman.
Cash advanced on deposits.
A. LINDO,
Vendue Master for the Borough of Winchester. N. B. It may be proper to add that 3000 dollars security have been given to this borough for a faithful performance of my duty, to which my additional security will be given whenever the extent of the business may require it.
Winchester, Jan. 31.
Just received and for Sale By William Cash, King Street
44 barrels best brown TANNERS' OIL.
ALSO 30 bbls. of Mackerel of the first quality.
Jan. 26.
RANAWAY
From the subscriber on the 15th January last, a negro man by the name of SAM, aged 42 years, bad countenance, and has on the left side of his face from the corner of his mouth under his jaw, a large streak of grey hairs, five feet ten inches high—his clothing is a brown round about jacket and trowsers. Also Sucky his wife, about 37 or 38 years of age her clothing unknown—they are supposed to be harbored about Alexandria.
Whoever will take up or secure the above negro, so that I get them again, shall receive Twenty Dollars for the two, or Ten Dollars for either.
Henry Tolbert,
Rose-Hill.
P. S. All masters of vessels and other persons are forewarned from harbouring or employing said Negroes.
Feb. 1.
law 34
By Authority. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.
 1 Prize of 20 000  1 do. 10 000  2 do. 5000 are 10 000  5 do. 1000 5000  10 do. 500 5000  25 do. 200 5000  200 do. 100 20,000  200 do. 50 10 000  200 do. 25 5000  2500 do. 20 50 000  4000 do. 15 60 000  1st dr. ticket after 2000 500  1st do. 4000 500  1st do. 6000 500  1st do. 8000 500  1st do. 10 000 500  1st do. 12,000 500  1st do. 15 000 500  1st do. 18 000 500  1st do. 20,000 2000  1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000 
7154 Prizes, 210,000 13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.
21,000 Tickets at 10 dols. each, 210,000
The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which will give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it; and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them.
 Right Rev. Bishop Carroll,  Rev. Francis Beaufin,  Messrs. David Williamson,  Robert Walsh,  Chas. Ghequiere,  Patrick Bonet,  Arnold Lovers,  Lucie Tueran,  F. I. Mitchell, 
Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax Street, Alexandria.
August 13.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
In virtue of a Deed of Trust executed and bearing date on the 8th day of January, 1798, between Isaac Pollock of the first part, Wm. Deakins, junr. (since deceased) of the second part, and Jonab Thompson and Richard Veitch of the third part,
I, the subscriber, being the executor, devisee, and legal assignee of the said William Deakins, junr. deceased, for the purpose of executing the trusts in and by that deed declared, shall and will on Tuesday the 27th day of March next, if said, if not the next fair day, at the tavern of John H. Barney, in George Town, expose at public sale, for Cash, to the highest bidder, that
Valuable Lot,
situated on Water Street, in said town, on which the house at present occupied by Mr. Barney as a tavern stands, together with all the buildings and improvements on the same. Said lot fronting on Water Street 52 feet, and running back 175 feet parallel with Cherry alley, and binding thereon—being part of that lot designated in the plan of Old George Town, by No. 49.
Also,
A large and convenient two story Brick Dwelling House.
More particular information relative to the above valuable property may be had at any time previous to the day of sale, by application to Messrs. Thompson and Veitch, in Alexandria, John T. Mason, Esq. George town, or to the subscriber.
FRANCIS DEAKINS, Executor and Devisee of William Deakins, Junr. deceased.
George town, January 18. law 27M
LOST,
Between the 21st and 24th of Dec. 1802, out of Mr. Isaac Strother's waggon, some where on the road from Alexandria to Hillsborough, Loudoun county, a new man's SADDLE, of the following description, double skirted, pad lined with large, and faced with leather, small round plated nails, stirrups plated on the outside and handbills pasted under the skirt, with the following inscription printed on them, Levi James, Sadler, Cap and Harness maker, Alexandria.—A handsome reward will be given to any person that will leave it with James H. Hamilton, Hillsborough; or, Levi James, Alexandria.
February 1.
law 16
PRIVATE BOARDING.
The subscriber will furnish Board for six or eight gentlemen on moderate terms. THOMAS MOORE, King Street, nearly opposite Col. Deneale's, Feb. 10.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool, Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30.
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England, Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
JOSHUA RIDDLE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received a very complete Assortment of Fall Goods, consisting of best superfine, fine and coarse cloth of every colour, kerseymere, sylvania, chincetts, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halsbills, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blues, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, fustic, cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, li-ghan rolls. Also, a variety of FANCY GOODS,
the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on.
To rent for one or two years, a STORE AND CELLAR at present occupied also a STORE AND CELLAR on King Street near Mott's Tavern.
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND,
Containing five acres, one mile from town laid between the Georgetown road, and the road near Mr. Hodgeson, on which is a small house. SAMUEL CROFT.
Nov. 10.
TO BE RENTED,
A two story house H USE, and a large Lot for a Garden, with a Well of good water at door, on Duke Street, about three squares eastward of the Stone Bridge: possession may be had immediately.
Also,
A Lot about 34 1/2 feet on Potomac front, extending westward about 80 feet, or less. This may be rented for about ten years and, perhaps, on ground rent forever. This is very near to Wolfe Street and Kirk's wharf. Wm. Hartshorne.
1 st Mo. 3.
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison & Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax Streets, 55 feet on Prince and 68 feet on Fairfax Street; one water LOT on Water Street, 44 feet on Water Street and extending 30 feet back to Union Street with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax Streets, are at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st Oct. next. The lot on Water Street is let to Samuel Harper for eight years from the 15th of Oct. next. If the above mentioned property is sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the terms on the 1st day of April next when the leases will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M'MURRAY.
February 6.
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of David Graham late of the said county of Alexandria, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 1st day of July next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 21st day of December, 1803.
David Wilson Scott,
Administrator of David Graham, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Dec. 21.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 10th of July, a negro man named MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and frizzled that of a Negro, though not tied. He has several times been scourged about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH.
Fairfax County,
Aug. 3.