Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-01-24 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next. At 10 o'clock, will be Sold at the Vendue Store, BROWN SUGAR In hds. tierces and barrels—on a Credit and for Cash.
Teneriffe Wine in pipes and casks,
 Catalonia do. in pipes,  French Brandy do.  Whiskey in bls.  Coffee in bags,  Hyson and Bohca Tea in chests,  Raisins in kegs,  Soap and Candles in boxes,  Tobacco,  Nails, Hardware, &c. 
Also, a quantity of DRY GOODS,
Consisting of Cloths, Coatings, Welch Planes, Flannels, Irish Linens and Sheeting, Oznaburgs, Silks and Sattins, Calicoes, book and jaconet muslins, tamboured and plain, Threads, Hats, Paper, &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER, January 17. Auctioneer.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, The 28th inst. at 10 o'clock, will be sold at our Auction Room,
Malaga Wine in pipes,
 French Brandy in do.  Sugar in barrels,  Bacon in lots,  Soal Leather in lots  Soap in boxes,  Nails in casks. 
Together with a variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are Broadcloths, kerfeymeres, coatings, swansdowns, plains, duffils, flannels, Irish linens, humhums, German and British osnaburgs, chintzes, calicoes, jaconet, book and tamboured muslins, and a number of other articles.
HENRY & THOS. MOORE, Auctioneers.
January 7.
WILLIAM OXLEY & CO.
King-street, HAVE FOR SALE, Superfine, second and coarse broad and narrow cloths, kerfeymeres, swansdowns, coatings, swanskins, blankets, flannels, fancy calicoes and chintzes, Irish linens, Barcelona and pullicat handkerchiefs, womens' and mens' cotton and worsted hose, dimities, checks, silks, threads, &c. &c. which will be sold low for cash, or bartered for flour or tobacco. Dec. 10.
FROM THE COMMERCIAL GAZETTE.
Messrs. Russell & Cutler, In this arid and inclement season of the year, when the fountains of intelligence are nearly dried up, and the learned and ingenious appear to have wholly withdrawn, or at least to have circumscribed their labors in the political and literary vineyard, perhaps a series of Essay, calculated
To catch the living manners as they rise,"
may not be thought uninteresting, or inapplicable to the times. In furnishing the numbers which I propose sending to your press, I shall depend more on my selections from rare, but approved writers, than on original communications; for the former I can judge without partiality or prejudice. From the piece, which is now furnished, and which will form the 1st No. of the "THE REFLECTOR," your readers may form some judgment of the talents and erudition of a favorite author, from whose compositions I shall make many drafts.
HORATIO.
THE REFLECTOR.—No. I.
"Wrong headed blockheads when they help intend, Plague while they serve, and hurt while they befriend."
I AM of the opinion that people sustain more inconvenience thro' the ignorance and folly, than they do thro' the malice and treachery of those with whom they are concerned. It is much easier to counterwork the actions of bad men, than of weak ones. Knaves may be restrained by a variety of checks, from doing the mischief which they meditate, and may be punished for the crimes they actually commit. The whole world is, as it were, armed against their enormities. But there can be no effectual precaution against the mismanagement of fools. Their mistakes indicate no perverseness of heart, and can neither deserve punishment or excite resentment. How can we reproach a man when he meant us no harm? How can we guard against his errors when he has not discernment to escape them himself?
It too often happens, that we impute miscarriages to the bad intentions of those we employ. We do not so readily suspect that men judge or calculate wrong, as that they intend wrong. But the fact is otherwise; and it will be found, upon a critical examination, that error of judgement is the main source of public as well as private disorders. There is hardly a more common character in society than that of a marplot. This sort of people are the more dangerous, as they seldom attempt to do a good turn, which does not terminate in a real disadvantage. Their zeal to serve us makes us accept of their services; and when they have committed one mistake,
they are so sorry for it, that we let them run into more blunders to atone for what are past.
A marplot is most vexatious in public transactions; because it then is more in his power to betray stupidity without incurring contempt, and propagate error without risking detection. In public affairs there is a great diversity of opinion; and in questions of a speculative nature, declaimers of folly screen their impotency under professions of patriotism. The appearance of patriotic zeal is too fascinating not to give popularity to the man who discovers it.
Thus it happens that weak men, who are a perpetual marplot upon the plans of the prudent and knowing, insinuate themselves into the public confidence. This is an inconvenience that all countries and ages have experienced.
There is no possible remedy against it. People will listen to those whom they suppose to be their friends; and it is peculiarly the character of a marplot to be officious in offering his good services. He must be employed because he mans well, and he will do hurt because he has not discernment enough to do good. It would be a fortunate circumstance in the management of public affairs if mankind looked more to the qualifications of those to whom they committed their concerns. If men have understanding they will seek the public prosperity, because it is their interest to do it; but if they are destitute of capacity they will counteract the public weal, because they can never know in what it consists. A wrong headed man, however honest he may be, cannot be supposed to concert proper measures, since it is obvious that reason and propriety can never assimilate with his character. Whatever he suggests will be tinged with the quality of the fountain, from which it flows. Wise men only can conceive wise instructions.
FROM THE PALADIUM.
THE PROJECTOR.
I wish to have it understood that I claim not the honor of being the inventor of many of the Projects which may be mentioned. My principal design is to exhibit such as I deem worthy of peculiar notice and approbation, and, at the same time, to point out their obvious advantages.
THERE is an ancient precept, "If a man smite thee on one cheek, turn to him the other also." This precept was never greatly respected, even by those who adopted the most latitudinarian construction which it could bear, and in modern times, it has become a dead letter. Private contentions exist, and fierce and destructive quarrels disturb and destroy the peace of families, neighbourhoods and larger societies. Combats, upon the old fashioned plan, are troublesome, and sometimes painful, and always unsatisfactory to lofty spirits.—
Lawsuits produce little good, except to the lawyers, and to this class of men, surely no extraordinary aid should be given; and, besides, lawsuits are protracted to such an enormous length of time, that all the most ethereal part of the passion has evaporated, and nothing remains but plain common place anger, which is possessed by every clown in the country, in common, with gentlemen.
My PROJECT is, that instead of regarding the stale precept, above quoted, instead of the dull and stupid method now and then practised, of referring to arbitration—instead of the vulgar plan of submitting to the laws of our country—and in defiance of the trite maxim, that it is our duty to forgive injuries, every difference should be adjusted by SWORD and PISTOL. For example, if an offence be given either by word or action, and whether it be an offence shall be determined by the nicest and most delicate rules of honor, the path of duty is to send a challenge—load a pistol, and to fight a duel, or to speak more correctly, a duel. If no injury happen, the bitter controversy is well settled. The combatants are both men of honor. Just now they were implacable and irreconcilable enemies—now bosom friends. The eloquent entreaties of friends were unavailing to produce that which powder and lead, with a fair opportunity to kill, have speedily effected. If they are more skillful and successful, and death ensue, the survivor is a finished gentleman, and henceforth the happy subject of the pure and unalloyed felicity of having politely killed his friend. If, what now and then fortunately happens, they are both so dextrous and experienced, and have such a single eye to their true and lasting honor, as to kill each other, then the pinnacle of greatness and valour is reached—the triumph of bravery & heroism is complete—no hesitation of suspicion respecting their courage remains—wreaths of fame are placed around their heads—their names and exploits resound to every quarter of the country—newspapers teem with their glorious achievements—and nothing mars the brilliancy and dignity of the transaction, excepting the trivial circumstance, that aged parents exclaim, "Oh, my son," brothers and sisters are crying, "Alas! our brother!" children are mourning the loss of a father! A lovely woman is bewailing the husband of her youth! And two unembodied spirits are hurried into the presence of an infinite God!
Wahington Tavern.
Peter Heiskell
Acquaints his former customers and the public in general, that he has removed from Staunton and established an Inn in Alexandria.
He has a few good SADDLE and CHAIR HORSES which he will hire.
Dec. 18.
A.W.O

ROME, October 12.
Affairs here again assume a military appearance. Cardinal Ruffo is organizing a fresh mass of troops, which principally consist of Transiberini, or the inhabitants on the other side of the Tiber. The Neapolitan corps will march towards Tuscany. The Pope has distributed among them 20,000 piasters. On Monday a courier arrived here from Peterburgh; he brought dispatches for the king of Sardinia, who is now here and afterwards proceeded to Naples.
VIENNA, November 11.
The Imperial Resident in Valachia has sent intelligence that the Pacha of Braila, had marched towards Krajowa, with 1000 men, to oppose the intended invasion of Vallachia by Pafwan Oglou. After the Pacha, who commanded 4000 men, had been defeated by Pafwan Oglou, the latter wrote to the Hospodar of Vallachia, Marusia that in case the Pacha of Braila should not have evacuated Krajowa within a given period, he (Pafwan Oglou) would enter Valachia with a body of troops. This intelligence has caused great sensation among the Greek merchants at Vienna, who have great quantities of goods at Bucharest and in Vallachia. It is said that the Pacha of Pechia intends to make a common cause with Pafwan Oglou.
ENGLISH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE OF THE VENGEANCE.
LONDON, November 16.
Admiralty Office, Nov. 8, 1800.
Copy of a letter from Vice-Admiral Lord Hugh Seymour to Evan Nepean, esq. dated on board the Abergavenny, Port-Royal Harbor, Jamaica, the 31st of August, 1800.
SIR,
I have the very sincere pleasure in forwarding to you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, a letter which I have received from captain Milne, of his majesty's ship Seine, describing an action which does great honour to him, his officers, and ship's company, and which ended in the capture of the French Republican frigate the Vengeance, a ship of very superior force to that which he commanded.
Captain Milne has done so much justice to his officers and men, by his report of their conduct on that occasion, that I have only to offer my congratulations to their Lordships upon the success which attended their exertions, and to express my hope that it will receive marks of their Lordship's favour, proportioned to the satisfaction which they must derive from the event, which has brought forward the merit of those engaged in it.
I am, Sir, &c.
H. SEYMOUR.
His Majesty's Ship Seine, off St. Domingo, August 22, 1800.
My Lord,
I have the satisfaction to acquaint your lordship, that on the morning of the 20th instant, I observed a ship on the starboard tack standing to the northward through the Mona Passage; I soon perceived she was an enemy, and made all sail in chase, with very light breezes; the wind having come to the northward obliged her to tack, as she could not weather Cape Raphael on the St. Domingo shore; she then stood S. S. E. and made all sail; by this time it was near sunset, and I could perceive she was
a large frigate; it was near midnight before I could bring her to action, and then not so close as I could wish, as she always bore up and kept at long shot; she however did us considerable damage in our rigging and sails, but to appearance she suffered equally. We separated for some time, and I took that opportunity to get our rigging, &c. again in complete repair.
On the morning of the 25th, I had the pleasure of bringing him to close action: and after about an hour and an half hard fighting, an officer came out on her bowsprit, (the only place he could be seen from, owing to the mass of confusion, by the loss of her fore-mast, mizen-mast, and main-top-mast, having fallen on board) and said they had struck to the British flag. She was immediately taken possession of, and proved to be the French frigate the Vengeance, citizen Pitot, capitaine de Vaisseau, commander, mounting 28, 18 pounders on her main deck, 16, 12 pounders, and 8, 42 pounders, (carronades) on her quarter-deck and forecastle, and brass swivels on the gunwale, with shifting guns on the main and quarter decks. The weight of metal I have mentioned in French pounds.
The behaviour of the officers and ship's company was such as has always characterized the British seamen. To my first lieutenant, Mr. Cheetham, I am greatly indebted for his cool and steady behaviour and for the amazing fire kept up from the main deck, which nothing could surpass. My second lieutenant, Mr. Geo. Milne, fell fighting nobly about the middle of the action. In him his majesty has lost a valuable and as zealous an officer as any in the service.
To my third lieutenant, Mr. Edeveair, (whom I mentioned on a former occasion, when gunner of the Pique), I am equally indebted for his services; as likewise Mr. Barclay the master, and Mr. Macdonald, lieutenant of marines, who was taken down wounded, and came up again when dressed, but was obliged from a second wound to be taken below. But I am happy to state, the life of this valuable officer will be saved to render further services to his majesty. The behavior of the petty officers and seamen, and marines, was such as does them the highest credit.
The Vengeance is a very large frigate, five years old, and exactly the dimensions of the Fisgard in his majesty's service, and is the ship which had the action some time since with the American frigate, Constellation. Previous to her leaving Curracoa, she had a large supply of seamen from Guadaloupe, and was every way completely found, and bound to France.
His majesty's ship under my command has suffered much in her masts and hull—sails and rigging entirely cut to pieces.—Your lordship will perceive the Vengeance is superior in size, guns, and number of men to his majesty's ship I have the honor to command; but nothing could withstand the steady behaviour of this ship's crew. I have the honor of enclosing a list of the killed and wounded. The loss of the enemy has been very great, but I have not yet got a return.
I have the honor to be, &c. &c. &c.
DAVID MILNE.
Right Honorable Lord Hugh Seymour, &c. &c. &c.
A Return of the killed and wounded on board his Majesty's ship Seine, in the action with the French Republican frigate the Vengeance, Aug. 21, 1800.
Killed.—One officer and twelve seamen.
Wounded.—Three officers, twenty-two seamen, three marines, and one boy.
Name of officer killed.—George Milne, second lieutenant.
Names of officers wounded.—Archibald Macdonald, lieutenant of marines; Andrew Barclay, master; — Horne, captain's clerk.
NEW-YORK, January 19.
Arr'd brig Friends Adventure, Cocket, Baltimore; sch'r Debbe, Star, Savanna.
Cleared, ships Dolphin, Updike, Cork; Enterprize, Cummings, Londonderry; — Commerce, Reynolds, Liverpool; Betsy, Thompson, Trinidad; brigs Peggy, Lattimore, Liverpool; Dove, Johnson, St. Lucia; Ceres, Peters, London: Samuel Edwards, St. Bartholomew's; sch'r. Peter and Ann, Watlington, St. Croix; sloop Maria, Bogardus, St. Croix.
Sch'r George, Newel, from N. Haven to Demarara, has put into Tortola thro' stress of weather.
On Friday evening the ship Thomas (formerly the Admiral Duncan) belonging to captain Jenkins, drifted up to Cørlear's Hook, opposite the furnace, where she ran on the rocks and bilged. She was freighted for Liverpool with a valuable cargo of flour, potashes, and 1700 hhds. of flax-seed, and lay in the East river ready for sea. She has now 6 or 7 feet water in her hold, but it is supposed will be got off with some part of her cargo.
It is a singular circumstance attending this vessel, that about the same time last year, whilst laying at the wharf of Saltus, Son and Co. and when just ready for sea, she took fire, and was burnt to the water's edge, losing by the accident the greater part of a very valuable cargo of flour and other articles, intended for Liverpool.
PHILADELPHIA, January 20
Cleared, ship Swanwick, Kirkbride, Liverpool; brig Polly and Mary Ann, Van-neman, Jamaica.
The brig Betsy, White, from New-York, arrived at New-Castle yesterday afternoon.
The frigate N. York has arrived at St. Kitts.
WASHINGTON, January 23.
The bill "To provide for the more convenient organization of the courts of the United States," as passed on Tuesday last in the House of Representatives, prescribes:
 1. That after the next session of the Supreme Court of the U. S. the said court shall be held twice a year at the city of Washington, viz. one the first Monday in June and December.  2. That after the next vacancy the court shall consist of five justices.  3. That the several states shall be divided into twenty-two districts.  4. That the said twenty-two districts shall be classed into six circuits, viz. 1. Consisting of districts of Maine, N. Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode-Island; 2. Consisting of Connecticut and Vermont, 3. Consisting of districts of Jersey, East and West Pennsylvania and Delaware; 4. Consisting of districts of Maryland, and East and West Virginia; 5. Consisting of districts of North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia; 6. Consisting of districts East Tennessee, West Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio.  5. That in each of these circuits there shall be three judges, to be called circuit 
judges, two of whom shall form a quorum, to hold two sessions annually at certain specified places, and one of whom shall be commissioned as chief justice.
6. That the circuit courts shall have all the powers heretofore vested in the circuit courts of the United States.
7. That the said circuit courts respectively, shall have cognizance of all crimes and offences cognizable under the authority of the United States, and committed within their respective districts, or upon the high seas; and also of all cases in law or equity, arising under the Constitution and laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made under their authority; and also of all actions, or suits of a civil nature, at common law, or in equity, where the United States shall be plaintiffs or complainants; and also of all actions, or suits, matters or things cognizable by the judicial authority of the United States, under and by virtue of the constitution thereof, where the matter in dispute shall amount to four hundred dollars; and where original jurisdiction is not given by the constitution of the United States to the supreme court thereof, or exclusive jurisdiction by law to the district courts of the United States.
Provided always, That in all cases where the title or bounds of land shall come into question, the jurisdiction of the said circuit courts shall not be restrained by reason of the value of the land in dispute.
8. "That all actions, suits, process, pleadings, and other proceedings of what nature or kind soever, depending or existing in any of the present circuit courts of the United States, or in any of the present district courts of the United States acting as circuit courts, shall be, and hereby are, continued over to the circuit courts established by this act."
9. That each of the circuit judges shall be allowed 2000 dollars per annum; except the judges of the 6th circuit who shall be allowed 1,500 dollars.
10. In the 6th circuit there is to be an additional judge appointed, who, with the two present district judges, are to compose the circuit court for that circuit.
11. All the present powers with which the district courts are vested are transferred to the circuit courts, excepting admiralty powers.
In Senate, yesterday, the first section of the "bill for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington," previously passed in the H. of Representatives, was negatived.
NORFOLK, January 17.
The two vessels mentioned in our last to have been taken by the French privateer Le Jeune Creole, were the American ship Hibernia, capt. Fanning (of Boston) from Damiscotta to Jamaica with Lumber and Spars, and the British ship Ludlow, capt. Mathews, from St. John's New Brunswick for Jamaica, with lumber and fish.
Died on the 14th inst. after a lingering illness, JOHN BURNHAM, of New-York, late Armourer's Mate, on board the U. S. ship Portsmouth, capt. M'Neil.
Entered, Sloop Ranger, Lawson, New-port; sch'r. Agnes, Carpenter, N. York; brig Mohawk, Quincey, from Baltimore in distress.
Cleared, snow Carolina, Mollen, St. Croix; schrs. Louis, Cooper, Peterburgh; Hannah, Hufsey, Charleston; William, Seeds, Richmond; Polly, Macklin, Richmond; Ship Juno, Luke, Cork; brig Nonpareil, Barclay, Jamaica; sloop Juliana, Stowe, Jamaica.

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, January 21.
An engrossed bill for the relief of Solomon Boston, was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill to provide for the erection and support of a Light-House on Cape Poge was read a third time and passed.
Two petitions was read and committed.
A resolution in the following words, presented to the house by Mr. Rutledge, was read and ordered to lie on the table;
Resolved , That a committee be appointed on the part of this house, jointly with a committee appointed on the part of the Senate to ascertain and report a mode of examining the votes of president and vice-president, and of notifying the persons elected of their election, and to regulate the time, place and manner, of administering the oath of office to the president.
Mr Nicholson proposed a resolution in the following words, which was read and ordered to lie on the table, viz.
Resolved That a committee be appointed, to enquire into the expediency of making further provision, to prevent the concealing & harbouring of slaves escaping from one state into another, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
The house went into a committee of the whole on a resolution reported by the committee of revival and unfinished business for continuing in force the act commonly called the Sedition law. This resolution was supported by Messrs. Platt, Griswold, Dana, Rutledge, and Harper, and was opposed by Messrs. Davis, Randolph, Nicholson, Huger, Claiborne, Gallatin and Nicholas.
The committee rose without coming to a decision, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.
THURSDAY, January 22.
The petition of H. Pefinger praying to be placed on the Pension List, was presented to the House and read.
On motion that this Petition be referred to the Committee of Claims, Mr. Gregg opposed the reference, on the ground that the Prayer of the Petitioner was barred by the Statute of Limitation, and that as the Committee was bound by that statute, they would of course report against the petition. That therefore the House in order to save time might as well decide on the case without referring it.
The motion of reference finally prevailed.
The Petition of Nathaniel Holmes was presented to the House and read, praying to be allowed certain expences he was at in preparing and marching a Detachment of Militia to Trenton in 1794—Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Nicholas from the Committee to whom had been referred two Resolutions, proposed as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, in relation to the Election of President and Vice President, and of Members of Congress, made a report on that subject, which was read, directed to be printed, and committed to a Committee of the whole House.
This report is lengthy, and concludes with a resolution, that it would be inexpedient to alter the Constitution in either of these respects.
The Resolution proposed to the House
yesterday by Mr. Nicholson, for the appointment of a Committee to enquire into the Expediency of making further provision for preventing the concealing and harboring of Slaves escaping from one state into another, was taken up, agreed to, and committed to a Committee of five.
The resolution proposed yesterday by Mr. Rutledge, for the appointment of a joint Committee on the part of the House, jointly with a Committee on the part of the Senate, to ascertain and report a mode of examining and counting the Votes of President and Vice President, and of notifying the persons elected of their Election, and to regulate the time, place and manner of administering the Oath of office to the President was taken up, adopted, and a Committee of five appointed.
The House went into a Committee of the whole on the unfinished business of yesterday, which was a resolution reported by the committee of Revival and unfinished business, for continuing in force the Act commonly called the Sedition Law.
Messrs Bayard and Otis spoke at considerable length in support of the resolution, and Mr. Gallatin against it.
The committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.
The following petitions have been presented and referred:
The petition of Paul M'Dermot; Shadrach Inman; P. C. L'Enfant, John Pitchlynn; Benjamin Law; of Charles Tonkins; of William Milton; of Pleasant Henderson; of James Coleman and others; of Solomon Boston.
The petition of N. J. Roosevelt praying for an act of incorporation for working Schuyler's copper mine, has been referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Leave has been given to Stephen Wockley to withdraw his petition; also to Elizabeth Jamieson.
The prayer of the following petitions have been rejected: 1
The petitions of Thomas Jenkins and sons; of Samuel Trigg; of Nathan Sanborn; of Andrew Shepherd; of P. C. L'Enfant; of Blagden; of Benjamin Law.
A committee of privileges has been appointed, consisting of Messrs. J. C. Smith, Cooper, Thatcher, Henderson and Nott.
The committee to whom has been recommitted the bill concerning the District of Columbia consists of Messrs. H. Lee, Evans, Craik, Bird, S. Lee, C. Goodrich and Dennis.
The remonstrance of the legislature of the Mississippi Territory has been referred to Messrs. Claiborne, C. Goodrich, and Nott.
The memorial of sundry inhabitants of the N. W. Territory residing on lands purchased from J. C. Symmes, praying that Mr. Symmes may be allowed to complete his contract with the U. States, or that other relief may be granted, has been referred to Messrs. Pinckney, Imlay, Varum, Morris, and M'Millan.
A memorial has been presented from the Legislature of Georgia, protesting against the establishment by the United States, of the government of the Mississippi Territory within the limits of the said state.
A letter from the Secretary of War, enclosing a report on the claims of certain Canadian Refugees has been referred to a select committee.
A petition of sundry citizens of Wayne county, N. W. Territory, stating the uncertain tenure by which they hold the
lands now occupied by them, and praying relief, &c. has been referred to Messrs. Pinckney, M'Millan, E. Goodrich, and Kittera.
The committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Winthrop Sargeant, are Messrs. C. Goodrich, Dennis, Bird, Bayard, R. Williams, Talliaferro, and Pinckney.
A bill has passed the house of representatives for the relief of Robert Hooper.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, January 24.
ALEXANDRIA PRICE CURRENT.
   Dolls Cts     Superfine flour, per barrel 10 50   Fine do. 10   Rye do. 5   Corn, per barrel, 3 33   Tobacco, per cwt. 3 50 to 4   Pork, per cwt. 5 0 to 5   Beef, per do. 5 50 to 6   Whiskey, per gal. 50 to 54  
By an account of expenditures of the United States, from the 1st of October 1799, to the 30th of September, 1800, it appears that the whole expenditure of the American government during that period amounts to eight million three hundred and seventy thousand seven hundred and sixty-six dollars —4,549,248 8 of which for the military, and 1,940,479 69 for the naval department.
In the house of Delegates of this state, it has been resolved that an edition of the laws of that country (this is the expression) passed prior to 1782, be printed under the direction of the Governor and George Wythe.
Among the acts passed by the legislature of this state, is an act to incorporate the trustees of Jefferson college.
Extract of a letter from captain John Rust, of Salem, dated Paris, November 10, received at Salem.
"I must tell you there is no prospect of a Continental Peace—and it is very apparent, that hostilities are about to be recommenced. The first consul has done every thing consistent with reason and justice, to promote a peace; and the ambassador from the emperor has promised and done all in his power to bring about this desirable event—it is said he has even told Buonaparte, that if it had laid with the emperor, there would have been a peace on the continent—but the d——d coalition had prevented it."
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in Bourdeaux to another in Philadelphia, dated Nov. 1.
"Carolina Rice has been excessively dear here for several months past. We have got no supplies of it; and the failure of the harvest in all the southern parts of France makes the want of it more sensibly felt. It is on this account that the price of wheat and flour has so considerably augmented. They will at least support their present prices, as the North cannot furnish us with supplies, being in want of the produce of their harvest for this year."
From the London Oracle, of Nov. 27.
We have already stated our belief, that it was the determination of our government to attempt seriously the expulsion of the French from Egypt by a British force
adequate to the occasion. We have now the best authority for confirming our former assertion, by assuring our readers, that sir Ralph Abercrombie and a powerful army are detached on this important service.
Knowledge of the World.
We never think, nor say, that knowledge of the world makes a man more virtuous; it renders him more prudent, but generally at the expense of his virtue.—Knowledge of the world implies skill in discerning characters, with the arts of intrigue, low cunning, self-interest, and other mean motives, that influence what are called men of the world. Men of genius are commonly of a simple character; their thoughts are occupied in objects very remote from the little arts of men of the world.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Wednesday, January 14, 1801.
Mr. Edmund Harrison reported from the committee appointed to investigate and report upon the conduct of John Hamilton, the consul resident at Norfolk, in the transaction alluded to in the governor's communication relative to the alleged delivery of Hugh Jones, by John K. Read, to, and at the request of the said consul, that the committee had, according to order, had the said subject under their consideration, and are of opinion, that John Hamilton, as consul, was not authorised under the laws of the United States, or any existing treaties, between his Britannic majesty and the United States, to demand the surrender of any person whatsoever, as he is represented to have done.
They are also of opinion, that the delivery of the said Hugh Jones, if made as represented, was done without any authority under the existing laws of this state or of the United States, and that such delivery if so unlawfully made, does in no degree extenuate or diminish the offence of the said John Hamilton.
And whereas it is provided by the constitution of the United States, that the judicial power of the United States shall extend to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls,
Resolved , That the governor be requested to transmit to the President of United States, a copy of the before mentioned communication, together with the documents accompanying the same, with a request that he will cause the transaction to be enquired into by the competent authority; and that such redress may be given, as the laws of nations and the U. States will warrant.
Resolved , That provision ought to be made by law, for punishing any like offences that may happen in future.
The first resolution being twice read, was on the question being put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The second resolution being twice read a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the words happen in future , at the end thereof, and inserting in lieu thereof the words in future be committed by any person subject to the jurisdiction of this state .
And the question being put thereupon—it passed in the affirmative.
And the question being put on the resolution as amended—it passed in the affirmative.
Ordered , That a bill be brought in pursuant to the second resolution, and that the committee who reported it do prepare and bring in a bill accordingly.

For Sale or to be Leased, In the City of Washington, and possession given immediately;
A handsome, well-finished three story BUILDING, on New-Jersey Avenue, in the vicinity of the Capitol, and the nearest dwelling on the south of it on Capitol Hill. The lot and house are well situated, and will always command an uninterrupted view of the whole city and George-Town to the west, as well as of the Potomac and Eastern Branch. The house contains 10 convenient rooms, exclusive of garret and cellars.
If sold, United States stock, or stock in any of the banks would be taken for the whole or part of the payment, and a good title given; or, if leased for 5 years, the terms would be accommodating to a good tenant.
Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Hodgson, in that city, or the subscriber in Baltimore.
MATHEW BROWN. January 15. eo
Boarding and Lodging
May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to JOHN GORDON, King Street. December 16. eo
Shreve and Janney Have just received, per the brig Sukey and Betsey, capt. Caleb Cook, 50 pieces do Sail Duck 23 coils do Cordage which they will sell low for cash or exchange for flour or corn. They will give Cash for white Beans and Pease. December 16. eo
THE SUBSCRIBER Respectfully informs the public, that finding it indispensably necessary to dissolve the copartnership of O'NEIL and WARD, in the Globe Tavern, of this town, he intends in future to conduct that house on his own account, under the name of the GOLDEN BALL , and declares no exertion on his part shall be wanting to give every person who may favor him with their commands entire satisfaction. He requests all persons indebted to the above firm to be speedy in settling their accounts with him, as he alone is authorised to give a valid discharge for money due, or make any kind of settlement with them. He also requests the favor of all persons holding demands against O'Neil and Ward to render him their several demands, as he wishes to have them adjusted as soon as possible.
ENOCH WARD. Jan. 15. (16) 3weo
City Tavern & Hotel.
The Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favors. He requests all persons indebted to him to come forward and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of April next, otherwise suits will be commenced for the recovery of the same without respect to persons.
From the many difficulties experienced in collecting the small sums due him, he is under the necessity of giving this public notice, that after this date he will give credit to no person whatever.
JOHN GADSBY. January 17. d
FOR SALE, Genuine Madeira Wine in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks, for approved notes, or exchanged for Tobacco or Flour.
I WILL SELL OR RENT The Store I have occupied for many years past, situated on Prince-Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. No stand in Town more eligible, or better accommodations for carrying on an extensive wholesale, wet or dry good business. The cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of flour; 2500 barrels may be stowed on the premises without any inconvenience to the occupant.
Those desirous of holding it will apply to me on Merchants' Wharf, where I shall in future do business. W'm I. HALL. December 22. d
TO BE RENTED, On the 1st day of February next, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for the term of two years,
The FISHERY At the Point, on Saint Elizabeth, heretofore fished by captain Middleton—the time for fishing to be the usual season. Approved security will be required. JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Jan. 20. 6t
WANTED TO HIRE, For the service of the Potomac Company for the ensuing year, to work at the Great-Falls,
A number of active, able bodied NEGRO MEN, for whom liberal wages will be given. They will be well fed, clothed and lodged, humanely treated, and in cases of sickness taken good care of at the expence of the Company—Their wages will be paid quarterly, and if desirable to the owners, agents will be appointed at different places to pay at the expiration of each quarter, as may be most convenient to the parties. Further particulars may be had by application to Mr. Alexander Reid, at the Great-Falls, or to the subscriber in George-Town. By order of the President and Directors.
JOSEPH CARLETON, Treasurer of the Potomac Company. George-Town, Dec. 29. 3ot
The Subscriber Begs leave thus publicly to impress the minds of those who have heretofore borrowed Tools of various descriptions of him, with a sense that it is high time they were returned—particularly, two story cornish planes, and several smaller sizes, saws of various descriptions, beads and bench planes: they are mostly branded with the owners name,
He wishes to Rent, A two story House & Lot, with a large and convenient Warehouse, in good stand for business. He has several Dwelling Houses for Sale, in different situations, which will be disposed of as bargains, as he is anxious to improve his vacant property. For particulars apply to
THOMAS PRESTON. January 16. d6t
Two active Lads, about 14 years of age, and of reputable connexions, would be taken as Apprentices at the office of the Advertiser.
SECOND NOTICE. Whereas a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against Elisha Cullen Dick, of the Town of Alexandria, and he having surrendered himself to the major part of the Commissioners named in the said Commission, at the Washington Tavern, in Alexandria, on the seventeenth day of this month, when and where he underwent his first examination—he is therefore required again to attend, at the said Tavern, on Saturday the 31st day of this month, to undergo his second examination, when and where the Creditors of the said Elisha Cullen Dick, either in his separate capacity, or as one of the Firm of James Mease M'Rea and Company, may attend to prove their debts. At the last sitting of the Commissioners the said Bankrupt is to finish his examination, and the Creditors aforesaid to choose Assignees; of which last sitting due notice will be given, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the allowance of his Certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but to give notice to HENRY MOORE, Clerk to the Commission. January 20, 1801. d
ANTHONY SAWYER, Hair Dresser and Perfumer, (lately from Baltimore) Royal street, between King and Prince streets, fourth door south of the Printing Office of the Times,
Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Alexandria, and the country generally, that having received the newest fashion of Ladies' Wigs and Filets, he will be thankful to receive their orders for the above articles, and will warrant them equal to any manufactured on the continent.
N. B. Any Lady wishing to see his Patterns, may be accommodated by sending a servant to his shop. He has for sale, every article in the Perfumery line, on the most reasonable terms. Cash will be given for hair by the large or small quantity. Alex. Dec. 8. d
The Creditors of the Estate of the late Col. BURGESS BALL, are requested to forward to Mrs. Ball a statement of their claims; as the Administrators are anxious to provide for the discharge of them as early as possible. Loudoun, Dec. 1, 1800. (15) 7t
To be Rented, And possession given immediately— A two story house and garden on Duke-street, about two squares to the eastward of the stone bridge. W. HARTSHORNE.
A number of valuable lots in different situations, to be sold—also, a brick house in King-street, in the tenure of Thomas Cruse;—a part of the purchase money will be taken in Alexandria Bank shares at par, and for some of the lots, Alexandria Insurance shares at a price to be agreed on. For part of the purchase money of either, a liberal credit may be had. 1st Month 7th. eo
Fresh Raisins. Just received a few boxes of excellent Raisins, and for Sale, by JOHN & J. TUCKER. December 24. eo
For Liverpool. The Ship POLLY , Capt. SAM. HANCOCK , will take FREIGHT for Liverpool.—Terms may be known by enquiring of R. T. HOOE & Co. January 16. d
For Freight or Charter To any of the Leeward West-India Islands, The fast-sailing Brig FAME , Burthen seven hundred barrels, now lying at Lawrason's Wharf. For terms apply to SHREVE & JANNEY, or the Captain on board. January 14. eo
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of the late THOMAS PORTER , are requested to bring them forward on or before the first of March next, and those indebted to him are respectfully requested to make payment to SARAH PORTER, Adm'x. Jan. 1. (2) eo
FOR SALE, A LOT of GROUND On the corner of Queen and Fairfax streets, extending 123 feet 2 inches on Queen street, 45 feet 8 inches on Fairfax street: this property is liable to no incumbrance. For terms apply to Mr. John Green, Alexandria, or Mr. Hezekiah Price, Old-Town, Baltimore. Liberal credit will be allowed for the payment. January 2. eo18t
NOTICE. THE Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, are hereby informed, that a dividend of five per cent on the capital stock of said Bank, for the half year ending this day, is declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next. By order of the president and directors, GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. January 5. eo w 4
A small Cargo of James River COALS, At Fitzgerald's wharf, To be sold on moderate terms, if applied for immediately. Philadelphia loaf and lump sugar; hard soap by the box; also a few boxes of crown or shaving soap; hay in bundles of about two hundred weight; Flour, Bran and Shorts by the quantity. Cash given for Wheat or Corn. Wm. HARTSHORNE. 12 mo. 24. eo
A Housekeeper wanted. LIBERAL wages will be given to a discreet Woman, capable of managing the affairs of my family as a Housekeeper. A middle-aged woman of a mild disposition and regular deportment will be preferred, as part of her attention will be necessary in superintending a nursery of young children. CHARLES LEE. December 13, 1800. eo dtf
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