Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-01-12 00:00:00

W. Carlson
Alexandria Advertiser AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. II.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1802.
[No. 338.]
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY ,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 3d and 4th proof Antigua and Jamaica Rum in hhds. and bls.  French Brandy in bls.  Holland Gin in bls.  Teneriffe Wine in casks,  Cordials in bls.  Sugar in hhds and bls.  Molasses in hhds.  Rice in tierces and bls.  Soap in boxes,  Queens and Earthen Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,  30 boxes Havanna Segars,  Cotton in bales---on a credit. 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad and narrow Cloths,  Flannels and Planes,  Carpets and Carpeting.  Irish and German Linens,  Worsted and cotton Stockings,  Calicoes and Ginghams,  A variety of Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs and Shawls,  Table Cloths, Hats,  Boots and Shoes,  Hardware, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master.
Jan. 5.
Sale by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room,
Rum in hhds. and bls.
 Sugar in do.  Coffee in bags,  Soap and Candles in boxes,  Raisins in do.  Starch in do.  Tobacco in kegs, &c. —ALSO, 
A quantity of Dry Goods, Viz.
 Kendal Cottons,  Kerseys,  Halfthicks, Plains,  Plaids, Coatings,  Duffils, Flannels,  Irish and Sheetings Linens,  German Oznaburgs,  Calicoes, Durants,  Shawls, Handkerchiefs,  Ladies' Silk Gloves,  Sewing Silks, Threads, &c. 
H. and I. MOORE, Auctioneers.
JUST RECEIVED, COARSE WOOLLENS.
Consisting of
Nap'd cottons, half thicks, pladdings striped blankets and kersey duffils---For sale on very moderate terms by the package, on the usual credit.
HIS. HODGSON.
Oct. 6. d
The Cargo of the brig Little Sally
 French Brandy,  Holland Gin (entitled to drawback)  Country Gin,  West-India Rum, N. England do.  Loaf Sugar,  Castile Soap, Tanner's Oil,  R. I. Cheek of an excellent quality,  Soal Leather,  Russia and ravens Duck and Sheetings  Cordage, 1 bale of Ticklenburgs, &c. 
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The said brig Little Sally, burthen about 650 barrels, an excellent vessel and well equipped. Apply to
J. G. LADD.
Jan. 4. d
Toll Gatherers on the Potomac wanted.
THE President and Directors of the Potomac Company will meet at Mr. Barney's Tavern, in George-Town, on Saturday the 16th day of January, instant, for the purpose of appointing Toll-Gatherers, at the Great Falls, Little Falls, and at Hooker's Falls; to whom liberal salaries will be given.
No person employed will be allowed to have any concern either directly or indirectly in the business of boating, consignment or purchase of articles, brought down the river. None need apply who cannot give security for his compliance with the duties imposed on him, and who does not possess a knowledge of figures, and is not known to be sober and attentive to business. Applications may be directed to the Subscriber.
By order of the President & Directors. JOS. CARLETON, Treasurer. Alexandria, January 6, 1802. dgt
This Day is Published, By R. & J. GRAY, And for Sale, at their Book-Store, Prince-Street, & at the Office of the Times,
ST. LEON; A Tale of the Sixteenth Century, In 2 vols. By WILLIAM GODWIN. Price 2 Dollars, handsomely bound and lettered.
Also for Sale, By R. & J. GRAY, JANE TALBOT;
A new Novel. By the Author of Arther Myrvin, Wieland, Ormond, &c. Price one Dollar in Boards.
RUSH'S Introductory Lectures To Courses of Lectures upon the Institution and Practice of Medicine, Delivered in the University of Pennsylvania.
Price one Dollar in Boards: And sundry other New Publications. January 8. d3t2aw
JUST PUBLISHED, By Cotton & Stewart, And for Sale at their Book-Store, Price 37 1/2 Cents,
Certain Acts of the Commonwealth of Virginia for regulating the Militia, and of the Congress of the United States, more effectually to provide for the national defence by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States, with the Rules and Articles of war.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT COTTON & STEWART'S Book-Store, Royal-Street, POLITICAL ESSAYS, RELATIVE TO THE
War of the French Revolution; —VIZ.— AN ARGUMENT Against continuing the War, for the subversion of the Republican Government of France: A LETTER
To the Duke of Portland, being an answer to the two Letters of the late Right Hon. Edmund Burke, against treating for Peace with the French Republic:— And
A MEMORIAL, Proposing a Plan, for the Conquest and Emancipation of Spanish America, by means which would promote the tranquility of Ireland.
By JAMES WORKMAN, Esq. Nov. 20.
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office, with neatness and dispatch.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Robert Hamilton and Esther, his Wife, to the Subscribers, for securing the payment of a sum of money to the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Alexandria, on the 30th instant will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the premises,
A Lot or Parcel of Ground, lying upon the East side of St. Asaph-Street, and south side of Wolfe-Street, in the Town of Alexandria; beginning at the intersection of the said Streets, and running eastwardly with Wolfe-Street to Pit-Street; thence southwardly with Pit-Street 66 feet 6 inches; thence westwardly parallel with Wolfe-Street 80 feet; thence southwardly parallel with Pit-Street 80 feet; thence westwardly parallel with Wolfe-Street to St. Asaph-Street; thence northwardly with St. Asaph-Street to the beginning. Upon this piece of ground there are a large, commodious frame dwelling-house, well calculated for the accommodation of a general family, a kitchen, stable and carriage-house, a well of water in the yard, with a pump. The situation is elegant. It was formerly occupied by Mr. Robert Hamilton, lately by Mr. Stier, and at present by Mr. James Hamilton. The lot being large, a sufficient proportion of it will be attached to the improvements, and the residue laid off into convenient building lots; a plan of which will be exhibited on the day of sale.
ALSO, One other Piece of Ground, lying upon the south side of Prince-Street, and to the eastward of Water-Street, in the said Town; beginning upon Prince-Street 22 feet to the eastward of Water-Street, and running thence eastwardly with Prince-Street 23 feet; thence southwardly parallel to Water-Street 44 feet 4 inches; thence westwardly parallel to Prince-Street 23 feet; thence northwardly to the beginning. Upon this piece of ground there are a convenient two-story frame dwelling-house, with a kitchen and other conveniences; now in the the occupation of Mr. Smith.
ALSO, One other Piece of Ground, adjoining the last; beginning upon Prince-Street 45 feet to the eastward of Water-Street, and running thence eastwardly with Prince-Street 40 feet; thence southwardly parallel to Water-Street 44 feet four inches; thence westwardly parallel to Prince-Street 40 feet; thence northwardly to the beginning. Upon this piece of ground is a large frame warehouse, two stores high, now in the occupation of Messrs. Smith and Bartleman. It formerly composed two distinct warehouses, and may easily be put into the same situation again.
JAMES KEITH, JOHN C. HERBERT. January 1. d23t
Robert T. Hooe and Co.
HAVE IMPORTED, In the brig Neptune, from Lisbon, AND OFFER FOR SALE,
 100 casks Lisbon Wine of a superior quality,  500 buthels of Salt,  1 bale of Morocco Skins,  A few boxes of Lemons and Oranges,  Figs in Frails,  Olive Oil, Almonds, Filberts,  10 bundles floor carpets and foot mats. 
They have likewise on hand, A few bales of Negro cottons and blankets, German Linens, Earthen Ware in crates, Sugar in hhds. and bls. and coffee in bags and tierces. Nov. 30. d
SOAL LEATHER
And Mens' coarse Shoes, Just received a quantity, for sale by JOHN G. LADD. Dec. 19. d
For Sale,
 Antigua Rum by the hhd.  Raisins by the box,  Sugar by the barrel,  Dates, fresh from the coast of Barbary, 
With a variety of other
FRUITS and GROCERIES.
ABEL WILLIS.
The HOPE will sail for Norfolk on Thursday next.
Jan. 11. d
JEWELRY.
Charles Gouvernet & Co. Who are just arrived at this place, inform the ladies and gentlemen that they have a handsome assortment of Jewelry, consisting of
 Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, gold and silver Watches, Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Lockets, Rings, Pearl Beads, Black Jetts, &c. &c. all of which they offer for sale, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable prices. 
Apply at the Eagle Tavern.
Jan. 11. d3t
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT
Cotton & Stewart's Book Store, ST. LEON:
A Tale of the Sixteenth Century, By William Godwin. Two vols.—Price Two Dollars.
Also, for Sale,
THE PHILADELPHIA CARPENTERS' BOOK OF PRICES.
Price 75 cents, stitched.
Fraternal Discord; the Writing Desk; Abbe de l'Epée, or the Orphan, and False Name, by Kotzebue.
Jan. 9. d
ROBBERY.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
THE subscribers' store was last night broke open and the following Cash and Goods taken therefrom, viz.
 About 100 dollars in cash,  Cross-barred and striped coarse swansdown,  1 Piece of superfine brown cloth,  1 do. do. dark bottle green,  1 do. of dark brown superfine,  1 do. dark mixed brown superfine,  2 do. of blue fine cloth,  1 do. of dark mixture fine cloth,  3 do. lapet muffs, 
Of sprigged muffs a number—also dimities; camel hair shawls; brown, red and blue bandannoes; yellow flags and cinnamon silk shawls; a number of India book muffs; womens' blue and white worsted and cotton stockings, mens' fancy cotton stockings; a few pieces of Marseilles vest patterns and silk nankeen, together with a variety of other articles not particularly recollected.
The above reward will be paid to any person for discovering the Cash and Goods and convicting the thief or thieves; or Fifty Dollars for all the Goods, or in proportion for any part of the Goods recovered.
It is hoped all well disposed persons will interest themselves in discovering and bringing to condign punishment the perpetrators of this daring attack upon the property of citizens.
J. & M. SCHOLFIELD.
January 2. d
Such Printers as are disposed to detect villainy are requested to insert the above.
TO RENT,
THAT handsome, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, lately occupied by Edmund J. Lee, Esq. in King Street, a few doors west of Pitt Street.
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Dec. 15. co
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, January 4. Apportionment Bill under consideration. (Continued.)
Mr. Davis. Two ratios are brought to our view, those of 30, and 33,000. The former leaves unrepresented fractions amounting to 157,000; the latter leaves fractions amounting to 221,000. It would be most equitable to adopt the former, but for its operation upon a number of states. Six states, of which Kentucky is one, will be peculiarly affected by it. They will relatively lose their portion of representation in a great degree. They will lose as many members as the ten remaining states; whereas by the ratio of 33,000 the evil will be as to those states, greatly diminished. For this reason, notwithstanding the unpleasant situation of Delaware, Mr. Davis must vote for the ratio of 33,000.
Mr. Macon never had considered this a consolidated government, which might be inferred from the arguments of some gentlemen. The constitution established a directly opposite principle. It declared the constitution to be established for the United States, not for the people. And in all its parts it bore a federal complexion. In the arguments made use of when it was adopted, it had always been declared by its friends to be federal; and the representatives were particularly designated as the representatives of particular states.
Mr. Macon did not think 30,000 too small a ratio. He wished the people to know their representatives, and the more numerous the last were, the greater was the chance of this knowledge. Nor did he think that the enlarged representation would augment the expenses of the government. The house knew that he had never been prodigal of public money. He believed we should save money by an enlarged representation, for the public expenses did not proceed so much from the compensation rendered to the members of this house, as from the adoption of improper measures, which an enlarged representation would defeat.
With regard to the abstract arguments made, did not the dispute about different numbers show that we are all the representatives of particular states. Else, why take Delaware as the minimum and Virginia as the maximum? This demonstrated the question to be one entirely of calculation.
General Smith had listened to the discourses of gentlemen on the abstract question introduced, and yet he had found that every gentleman, before he had sat down proved himself to be the representative of a particular State, after all that he had said. The truth was, the point was one altogether of calculation. The gentleman from Connecticut had been strong for 40,000, and now, after making his calculations, he agrees with his friend from Delaware in preferring 30,000, not, perhaps, because it peculiarly benefits Connecticut, but because it benefits the party with whom he acts. Let us view the gentleman from Delaware, and we see him pursuing the interests of Delaware, and caring nothing for other States, and thus he shows us that he is the representative of the State of Delaware. The gentleman from North Carolina, heretofore always economical of the public money, is for once prodigal in wishing an enlarged representation: and why? Because he thereby will promote the interest of his State. This was perfectly fair and right; and if he, Mr. Smith, were similarly situated he should act in the same way. But Maryland happened to be differently situated. The ratio of 30,000 would leave a fraction to her of 29,000. Could it therefore be expected that any member of that State would be for that ratio?
Mr. Smilie observed that he had originally been in favor of the ratio of 33,000 from the influence of general principles. But since one gentleman has shifted from 40,000 to 30,000 from considerations of policy, and other gentlemen seemed to feel the same motives, he thought it was high time for each state to take care of itself. He would therefore vote for the ratio of 33,000.
Mr. Dana said he would not question the purity of the principles of the gentlemen from Maryland or Pennsylvania. Yet he must say, that however honorable to the frankness of character of the gentleman from Pennsylvania was the avowal of his sentiments, yet it did no honor to the principles of equity which ought to
govern that house. As to the question of confidence, or consolidation, he deemed it a mere question of words. It was right that we should consult the interests of our constituents, because we were better acquainted with them than with those of the other states. But that we should exclusively consult them, to the disregard of the general principles of justice, of the great interests of the United States—such a principle ought not to be tolerated. Though the question was, in a great measure, one of calculation, yet he was astonished at an avowal of one gentleman to conform to unjust principles, because another gentleman had, in his opinion, adopted the same course.
Mr. D. then went into a detailed comparison of the different bearings of the two ratios, from which he was in favor of 30,000.
He then proceeded. The question between the two ratios is not simply important as it relates to this house; but as it settles the relative weight of the states in the election of our two first executive magistrates. Just as you diminish the ratio you increase the weight of the large states. And this may be done until you shall give the large states the entire monopoly of executive power. He would not say that the large states were not entitled to a monopoly of this power. He would not say, that a majority of talents and virtue, correspondent to the magnitude of the states, did not subsist; but until he was sure of this, he would not be or conferring a monopoly of power on four states. Those states being the most important, it may be thought right to take the chief executive magistrate from them, and the other chief officers; and this may become so much a matter of course, that it may be deemed injurious to disturb the established harmony of things. For these reasons Mr. D. was against the ratio which gave undue weight to the large states.
Mr. Eustis said, there was a sound principle which applied itself to the elucidation of this question. The present ratio has given general satisfaction. As to the abstract questions which had been discussed, they were wholly immaterial. Let us go back and view the circumstances under which this house was organized. It was constituted so as to afford the people of the United States an opportunity of expressing their feelings, and representing their interests. Has any inconvenience resulted from the ratio of 33,000 long since adopted? Has it not been recommended by experience? And will not any desire to augment the representation be fully satisfied by the increase from 106 to 142. Whether the number was great or small, he had no idea that the powers of the house could receive correspondent augmentation or diminution. He believed that a body of 50 men would not want decision to oppose unconstitutional encroachments, and that a body of 1000 would not dare to transcend constitutional powers.
Though he felt for the situation of Delaware, yet if the principle was correct that the ratio of 33,000 would constitute a body sufficiently large, we must of necessity abandon any particular regard to that state.
There was another circumstance worthy of mention. A diminution of power was abhorrent to all bodies. If a great increase of the members of the house increased its power, and a precedent be now set of greatly enlarging our number, it may be followed in future until the house becomes so large as to render it a nuisance.
The committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again. Adjourned.
FROM THE BALANCE.
THE fatal moment that shall witness the setting of the Sun of Federalism, or the dissolution of the Federal union of our nation, will, in the language of the poet, bid "a farewell, a long farewell to all its greatness." Mourn, Columbia! when that awful event shall meet thee;—put off thy beautiful ornaments;—hang thy harp upon the willows;—gird thyself with sackcloth, and sit in ashes;—for peace will have forsaken thy land and thy glory will have departed forever!
This sentiment might easily be confirmed by facts drawn from the history of ancient Greece: But, without recurring to that source of evidence, The Sacred Book presents an instance in point, that is equally affecting and instructive. The nation of Israel consisted of twelve tribes, united
together under one head. No people ever had a higher sense of national independence. In the reign of David, their territory was greatly enlarged, while the trump of fame spread afar their victories and conquests, and distant nations courted their friendship. The wise policy of Solomon in cultivating the arts of peace and opening sources of commerce, still raised the nation to a very high degree of opulence and respectability. But through the extreme folly of Rehoboam, his son and successor on the throne, a disunion of the nation was effected. Judah, the most powerful tribe among the whole, and the small tribe of Benjamin, confederated together; while the other 10 tribes formed another separate confederacy, each having its own executive or King. It might have been hoped that subsequent reflections would have assuaged the malevolent passions, which were excited in the first moments of their separation. In their peculiar circumstances, there seems to have been every possible motive for those separate confederacies to cultivate harmony between themselves. They were brothers, originating from one common stock; and their religion, manners and customs had been the same.
The surrounding nations beheld them with abhorrence, and wished to root them out of the earth: and in the mean time, the proud monarch of Babylon, poetically called "the hammer of the whole earth," was then manifesting his ambitious views of universal empire, and had begun his conquests. But these circumstances and considerations notwithstanding the two confederacies waged against each other incessant and implacable wars; and, by a series of mutual ravages and carnage, attended with an exterminating fury, they, at length weakened and exhausted one another to such a degree, as to fall, first the one and then the other, an easy prey to the devouring jaws of the aforementioned Dragon of the Euphrates. This sketch of sacred history speaks a language, which cannot be misunderstood. Like an awful Monument placed on a rock and lifting its terrific top to the clouds, it stands to warn the people of these United States, of the inevitable ruin that would succeed the dissolution of their general confederacy. Should we, in the same circumstances, act in a manner totally different from other nations? Was human nature in the ancient Hebrews and Greeks, essentially different from human nature in the Americans?—Are the latter so totally void of ambition, of selfishness and intrigue, and so abundantly replenished with the milk of human kindness, that their separate, independent confederacies, bordering upon each other, would continue in a state of permanent peace?—Visionary expectations!—In the event of a division of the union, there would shoot up in each, the rankest weeds which ever grow in Nature's Garden: there would soon arise mutual rivalships, insidious intrigues, heart-burning jealousies and deadly hatred; and the flames of horrid war would be enkindled. Standing armies must then be supported. The frontiers of each confederacy would be exposed to their mutual incursions and ravages;—the bloody scenes of Syria & of Greece would be acted over again; and the now peaceful fields of our Country, which blesse the husbandman with golden harvests, would bristle with the instruments of death and be overspread with the corpses of the slain and with "Garments rolled in blood." At length, perhaps, the awful drama might close with a forced reunion under the iron yoke of a despot.
But it may be said, "The United States of America are sisters, and will still regard each other with affection, though they should be divided into separate confederacies."—Let history answer.—Read the history of ancient Greece.—Advert again to that sketch of sacred history, which has been quoted.—The tribes of Israel were bound to each other by the ties of near consanguinity, as well as of sameness of customs and religion: but when they had separated and become two nations, their mutual hatred was exasperated to a superlative degree.—Some might presume to argue, "that separate confederacies in this country would be restrained from waging war with each other, by a sense of common danger from abroad, and by an unavoidable conviction that it would be for their mutual interests to cultivate peace."
This is specious in theory, but has been fully disproved by facts. It was plainly for the mutual interests of the Republics of Greece, to cultivate peace with each other; and, by reason of their superior
knowledge and sagacity, they must have had a quick and thorough perception of their own interests: but the jealousy of rivalry, soon ripening into deadly hatreds, they became deaf to the cool voice of reason and followed the impulses of ferocious passion.
After the union of the confederate tribes of Israel had been broken and the nation had become two distinct confederacies, it must have been known to them, that their dearest interests and even their very existence, as independent nations, would depend upon their mutual harmony. But it has been seen, that considerations of public utility and general interests, were entirely unavailing in repelling the storms of passion and assuaging the flames of rival jealousies and hatreds.
Indeed, there can be no doubt but that a division of the union of these confederated states would be, as it were, the solemn knell to their peace and happiness. And there is danger that this fatal calamity will befall our nation. In the Farewell Address of President Washington, it is seen that he perceived this danger, with deep concern. But the question is, from whence does the danger of the dissolution of the federal union arise? Let this question be answered by asking another.—Where can we more naturally look for efforts and machinations to weaken and destroy the federal union, than among the leaders of that party, which was strenuously opposed to the adoption of the federal government? Among men of fortune and of rank, there is a certain pride of opinion, that is of a very unyielding nature; and to this may be added, that some of the leaders of the anti-federal party might possibly have had political views, which did not comprise the general interests of the whole nation. At any rate it cannot be expected that they should now love and venerate, the same system of government, which, in its origin, they had loaded with every epithet of contempt and execration, and had opposed with a warmth of zeal bordering on violence.
The servant of the prophet Elijah called to his master from the top of mount Carmel, and informed him that he saw a rising cloud, like a man's hand; and so it was, that from the spreading of that little cloud, the whole heavens were quickly enveloped in darkness. There is a similarity between the natural and the moral world. Turn your eyes to the political horizon, and you may discern a cloud that is much larger than a man's hand, and which, by its complexion, threatens a tremendous tempest. The few following facts will tend to elucidate this subject. Among the leaders of the party that opposed the adoption of the federal constitution, some were for amending the old confederation, and others were for forming two or more separate confederacies. In the scale of opposition, the state of Virginia acted a very distinguished part; and its violent repugnance to the constitution arose, at least in some measure, from the consideration, that its own preponderating influence would be diminished by the equality among the greater and smaller states, in point of suffrage in the senate.
This may be learned from the following paragraph in a letter from Mr. Randolph, a member of the Federal Convention from Virginia, written to the Assembly of his state, upon that subject. "One point (writes Mr. Randolph) in which the Constitution is most repugnant to my wishes, is the equality of suffrage in the Senate." Virginia, however, by a small majority, voted for the adoption of the Federal Constitution: but still was so dissatisfied with it, that the Assembly of that State petitioned Congress in its first session that a Convention should be called for the purpose of altering said federal Constitution; and, in the mean time, sent circular letters to the Governors of the several states, upon the same subject. The original opposers of the Federal Government, particularly the members of Congress from Virginia, distinguished themselves, even under the Washington administration, by nearly a uniform resistance to its measures. This anti-federal "Sect," by means which I shall not attempt to describe, has been gradually gaining an accession of numbers and strength and is become predominant.
And lo! there are propositions now bro't forward from a very respectable quarter (by Mr. Pendleton, formerly governor of Virginia) to alter the Federal Constitution in such a manner as to diminish the power of the Senate and increase that of the House of Representatives in Congress; which, nearly in the former pro-

portion, would lessen the influence of the smaller states and increase that of the larger ones. In the mean time, it is proposed to render the federal judges dependent for their continuance in office, upon the suffrages of both houses of Congress. These and other alterations, which would radically change the nature of our government, will be proposed to the people, under the plausible pretext of enlarging their privileges; and it is not unlikely that the bait may be swallowed, and with it the fatal hook. The government being altered and becoming but little different from a simple democracy, may be easily wielded by the demagogues of the large states; among which Virginia will be the umpire. "She is the eldest sister, and, in all things loveth to have the preeminence." Virginia, being centrally situated bordering on the seat of government and on the western territory, would have advantages, in a democracy, to obtain unbounded influence. Her territories are vastly extensive; her numbers are great; her leading characters have princely fortunes and princely minds. When Virginia shall become the proud arbiter of the union, the really republican and high spirited yeomanry of New-England, which has already been called the "Vendome" of the United States, will revolt. And then will be quickly felt the beginning of the tremendous tempest, which will shake this land to its centre.
Be wise, O ye people, and know the things that belong to your peace. "Ye can discern the face of the sky; and can ye not discern the signs of the times? While pondering and combining the facts and circumstances, which have been mentioned, can't you see a dark and threatening cloud in our political hemisphere? Go then, anoint your eyes with eye-salve. HISTORICUS.
BOSTON, Dec. 31.
Arrived, ship Harriot, Stoddard, London 60 days. Left the Ariadne, Le Bouquet, of Boston, destination undetermined; Merchant, Bartlett, for Boston, early in Nov. Lenox, Collins, of Boston, seeking a market; Sally, Grave, of Marblehead, to sail soon for Gibraltar; Ocean, Manson, of Pepperelborough, to sail soon for Lisbon; Abigail, Remington, of Providence, detained; Frederic and Mary-Ann, Furness, of Portsmouth, to sail soon for Amsterdam; Palmyra, Soule, of Providence. Sailed from Portsmouth Nov. 4, in co. with brig Luna, Cady, for New-York. Left at Cowes waiting orders, ship Phebus, Gardner, from Philadelphia, had lost her Mizzenmast & foretopmast; & ship George, Rice, to sail about 7 days for Philadelphia with salt.—Spoke, Dec. 3, lat. 41, 34, long. 62, wind N. E. ship John Jay, 7 days from Portland for Liverpool.
NEW-YORK, January 7.
FROM EUROPE.
The ship Atlantic, Ross, arrived this morning, in 57 days from Bristol, and brings London papers to the 6th November which the several days later than before received, contain nothing of great magnitude. Parliamentary debates occupy the principal part of the papers we received, which, on account of their length, we are obliged to defer till to-morrow. Lord Grenville in the House of Peers, spoke in decided terms against the Preliminaries of Peace; and observed "that at no period in the history of this country, within his knowledge, was such a sacrifice of its interest or its credit, as in the transaction in question. He adverted strongly to that part of the preliminaries which respected Portugal, and moved for an address to his Majesty, for the production of copies of all treaties, armistices, &c. made in 1801, which were communicated to his Majesty, in order to know whether "by the Treaties which affected Portugal, access was not opened to the Brazils to the French, to that most valuable colony in the Portuguese Dominions—and perhaps the only one of her possessions which rendered a commercial connection with that nation valuable to Britain. The wishes of his heart were averse from an opposition to the present Ministers; what they had already done in the transaction alluded to, excited his deep and heartfelt regret—for what they should do, he looked forward with the greatest anxiety: and happy should he be, if, by their firmness and vigour in what remained to be done, they should vindicate the honor of the nation, and secure her interests."
A Paris paper of the 30th Oct. contains the following paragraph: "To se-
cure the free navigation of the Trade, and to produce more speedily the absolute cessation of hostilities, the Minister of Marine has hastened to address Passports to the British Government. Similar passports are to be sent by the English Admiralty. They will be immediately divided among the different ports of the republic, and delivered to all vessels ready to sail for parts which they might reach before the expiration of the period fixed for the restitution of naval prizes, according to the 2d article of the Preliminaries of Peace between France and England."
In the House of Peers, Oct. 31, on motion that the thanks of the House be given to Sir James Saumarez,
Lord Viscount Nelson rose to offer a few observations upon the occasion, to their lordships. He observed that he well knew the merits of Sir James Saumarez, that he was in habits of intimacy, and considered himself as under obligations to him. He had the honor to be his superior officer at the action off the Nile, and had there a good opportunity of witnessing his gallant and meritorious conduct. Indeed, it was almost impossible to observe his lordship, it could be otherwise, when it was known under whose tuition he had acquired his naval tactics. He was brought up under Lord Hood, and had served under many of our most approved commanders, and, if he may be allowed the expression, had finished his education under that truly illustrious commander who sat near him.—[The Earl of St. Vincent, feeling the full force of the compliment made the noble and gallant lord a very low bow.]
His lordship proceeded, as the noble mover of the thanks had done, to refer to some particulars in the action, which manifested the zeal, talents, and intrepidity of Sir James Saumarez, and the officers under his command; and he observed he had no difficulty in pledging himself, that had the wind proved favorable, they would have brought every one of the French squadron into Gibraltar; and he likewise complimented the exertions of these Commanders in resisting their ships at Gibraltar, as an instance of industry and perseverance in that line never exceeded. In the course of his observations, the Noble and gallant Lord remarked, that on five different occasions, he had himself the honor of their Lordship's thanks; and that in several instances, he had been indebted for the services he had achieved, to the skill and intrepidity of Sir James Saumarez; it was, therefore, with the greatest satisfaction, he had just voted for the thanks to that truly meritorious officer. The noble Lord, in the course of his address, spoke in general with great sensibility, and with an ingenious boldness. In one or two instances he made a short pause, apparently for recollection. His delivery upon the whole was interesting, and strikingly expressive of the Naval Chieftain; and throughout the whole of his address, he was listened to with the most respectful attention.
The schooner Lady Washington, Jas. Lamb, master, who failed from this port on the 25th of December for St. Jago de Cuba, foundered at sea in long. 69, 30, lat. 37, on Saturday last. The crew were taken up by the schooner Beaver, captain Fernalds, and brought into this port yesterday.
Arrived, the ship Commerce, —, Greenock: Atlantic, Ross, Bristol;—Hunter, Alsup, St. Croix; sch'r Mehitable, Smith, do. Good Intent, Brooks, Charleston; Determined Rover, —, Curracoa.
Cleared, ship Ocean, Smith, Liverpool; sch'r Nancy, Harvey, Guadalupe; sloop Mason's Daughter, Robinson, Cuba.
The Maria Elizabeth, Hollings, for Savannah, passed by Gravesend the 6th of November.
The ship Lydia passed by Gravesend on the 6th of November, of and for this port.
The brig Pamela, from St. Croix to New-Orleans, in lat. 37, 19, N. long. 71, 30, W. sprung a leak and sunk. The captain and one man saved, eight persons perished. The ship Reserve arrived at Curracoa in 16 days.
Capt. Ross of the Atlantic, informs that the ship Diana sailed from Bristol for this port on the 7th November. Dec. 28, in lat. 37, 50, long. 60, 30, spoke ship Active, Stevenson, of and from Philadelphia, for Londonderry, all well.—29th, spoke the Mohawk, Barry, from
Philadelphia, for Londonderry, all well. Jan. 4, in lat. 40, long. 67, 30, spoke ship Mary, from Boston, bound to Havana. 5th, spoke brig Victory, from Cape Francois to Boston, lat. 40, 28, long. 72, 30. Left at Bristol, ship Atlanta, Turner, of this port.
Ship Hunter, Alsup, came too off the battery for the Doctor—and it blowing fresh, parted both cables.
Sch'r Good Intent, spoke a sch'r bound from N. Carolina to New-York.
Sch'r Bever, Fernalds, from Richmond, Virg. spoke sch'r Jack, Gardiner, from Boston, bound to Savannah.
Ship New Projector, Cowan, from East-Hardham, Connecticut, came thro' the Sound. She is for sale.
Ship Commerce, Ferguson, from Greenock, last from Belfast. Dec. 16, spoke brig Alliance, from Kennebec to Barbadoes, long. 61, lat. 39, 6. Dec. 13, spoke a sch'r from N. York, 5 days out, bound to Antigua—could not learn her name, lat. 39, 41.
Sch'r Mehitable, Smith, St. Croix—let there sch'r Lark, Smith, belonging to Derby; brig William, Chase, belonging to Baltimore, to sail in a few days—very leaky; a brig belonging to New-York, name unknown.
Sch'r Determined Rover, Fowler, Curracoa. Spoke Dec. 20, brig Trial, from Leguira bound to Charleston, out 10 days, lat. 17, 40, long. 68, 10. December 25, spoke brig Rainbow, out 10 days from New-York, bound to Jamaica, lat. 24, 44, long. 70, 11. Left at Curracoa, ship Retive, Moncrief; sch'r Rambler, Taylor, both for this port. Left at St. Michael's, brig Triton, to sail in 2 days for Boston. At St. Johns, brig Lydia, Davis, for N. York, to sail in 6 days.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12.
Mr. Dawson, our late Envoy to the French republic, came passenger in the Atlantic, arrived at New-York. We understand (says the Commercial Advertiser) he is the bearer of sundry dispatches to our government, and will proceed immediately for Washington.
Flour, at London on the 7th of November, was 59s. 6d. sterling per sack—2s. 7d. lower than the return immediately preceding it.
In the night of the 3d October, the day on which the Preliminaries of Peace with England were published, a very remarkable conjunction was observed of the planets Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon, near that beautiful star Regulus. The celebrated astronomer Messier gave an account of this interesting phenomenon in the sitting of the National Institute on the 18th. London Paper.
On Tuesday last in the House of Representatives of the United States, a memorial was presented from Lewis du Pre, of which the following is a copy: To the government of the United States, in Congress assembled.
DEAR FRIENDS,
It has pleased Almighty God (for purposes most extensively benevolent) to discover to me the principles of the perfect motion (vulgarly called PERPETUAL MOTION) for which I trust I am thankful (as, no doubt, every citizen of the super-eminently favored land of Columbia ought to be) for the peculiar blessing.
In prosecuting a suit for the customarily exclusive pecuniary advantages which the practice of ancient liberality has established, as the reward of persevering ingenuity and industry, I meet with difficulties insurmountable without the aid of legislative interference.
I therefore trust that your justice and republican patriotism will induce you to take the subject into consideration, and as speedily as possible obtain, from the critical casket where it remains deposited, the precious bounty, to effectuate which you hereby possess a promise of the cordial co-operation of your real friend and fellow-citizen.
LEWIS DU PRE.
50th day of perfect motion.
January 1, 1802.
On a motion to refer the above petition to a select committee.
Dr. Mitchell said if there was ever a case in which it was proper to decide against the reference of a petition to a committee, that this was such an one. It was evident on the face of the petition
just read, that it was a strange disordered composition; and the object which the petitioner pretended to have attained, was contrary to the physical laws of matter. All experience and all philosophy was opposed to the notions of the kind contained in the paper before the house. He hoped there would be no reference of such a visionary scheme to any committee whatever. It was not worthy of the dignity of the national legislature to give a serious attention to physical impossibilities.
After some debate about the disposal of the petition, it was ordered to be referred to a select committee; and Messrs. Southard, Lowndes, and Mitchell were appointed.
The "Bulletin Official" of St. Domingo, of the 19th Nov. contains several addresses to the Governor, on the restoration of tranquility; amongst which is one from the citizens of the United States resident at the Cape, signed by Tobias Lear, and twenty-one other Americans.
The brig Swan, Moses Wells, master, arrived at Newburyport, on Sunday the 3d inst. 43 days from Guadalupe. On coming out, in sight of the harbor, was boarded by a boat from the British frigate Tamar, with a request for captain Wells to go on board the frigate, which he immediately complied with. The captain of the frigate informed captain Wells that he had sent a boat with an officer to acquaint the inhabitants of Guadalupe with the news of peace; and asked captain Wells what was said on shore of general La Croisier. Captain Wells replied, that he was not well spoken of; on which the captain of the frigate told him the gentleman then present was general La Croisier. The general then asked captain Wells whether he thought he should be safe on shore. Capt. Wells told him he thought not, and that it was his opinion that should he land in Guadalupe his enemies would sacrifice him. On which the general said he would not go on shore.
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house at Lisbon, dated 14th Nov. to a merchant in Philadelphia.
"With respect to our market, so great have been our supplies of grain and flour from all quarters, that from 10,000 rials which was the price in the corn-market for flour the beginning of last month; it has suddenly lowered to 6,100 rials per barrel, and ship bread in proportion.
"The sudden Peace has contributed much to the heavy losses, and a parcel was sold this week at public auction at that sacrificing price, and even at that no immediate sale can be effected for ready money. For Indian corn, 400 rials may perhaps be obtained for Pennsylvania growth, and for yellow, Jersey and Connecticut corn, 450 a 480 rials next spring. In short, prices are nominal, and the consignees puzzled what to do; for, besides the misfortune of loosing considerably by the cargoes, the ships meet great delay—at heavy expenses of war wages, for want of granaries, and such as are chartered are earning days of demurrage, which adds to the disappointment; and to conclude, we have actually, from 12 to 18 months supply of all kind, of grain and flour; and God only knows what the losses will be—all which we mention for your government."
FOX HUNT.
A pack of hounds will throw off near Darrell's Hill, on Monday the 18th inst.
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TO BE HIRED,
A CARPENTER, who is also a Cooper, two Sawyers, a Blacksmith, and one or two Laborers. Apply to RICHARD BLAND LEE.
Sully, Fairfax County,
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Between Mr. Alexander Smith's store and Heikell's tavern, a BOND drawn by Jesse Taylor, sen. in favor of Messrs. Samuel Dick & Co. in Ireland, and by them endorsed to T. Lee, of Philadelphia, and by his executor, Mr. Bird, endorsed to William Smith, who endorsed it to Edward Russell of Alexandria—a part of the bond has been paid. Whoever finds the above bond and will leave it at the office of the Alexandria Advertiser, shall be liberally rewarded.
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William Hartshorne HAS FOR SALE, At his Mill, or in Alexandria, Plaster of Paris by the ton, or ready ground by the bushel; Indian Meal or Rye Meal, boiled or unbolted, Corn or any other grain (except wheat) ground for toll at the mill. At his store in Town, Hay in bundles, corn by the bushel, Loaf or lump sugar by the hhd. or bbl. Jamaica spirit by the hhd. or barrel, more than 3 years old, First and second quality James River tobacco in kegs, A few very good mill spindles, Two good scale beams. For Sale, A number of valuable Lots in town. Also, to Sell or Rent, A valuable Brick House on King street, now in the tenure of Thomas Cruise. To Let, A two story Frame House, on Duke street, with a large garden and a well of good water at the door. 12 mo. 22.
L A W. MERIT v. DEMERIT. The Rival Clergy for Chaplainship to Congress. For Sale at this Office, The Clerical Candidates. A P.O.E.M. The above work is printed on fine wove paper, containing 36 pages, octavo, price 25 cents. Dec. 3. d
FALL GOODS. The Subscriber has received, by the Reserve from London, part of his FALL ASSORTMENT, and is in daily expectation of receiving the balance by the first arrivals from Liverpool. James Wilson. Sept. 12. d
FOR CHARTER, The Schooner RACHAEL, Burthen about 86 tons.—Apply to Capt. Russell Stevens, or to KORN & WISEMILLER. January 7.
ABEL WILLIS Has for sale, at his store on Prince-street, ( Just from Norfolk ) Soft shelled Almonds, Figs, Oranges, Lemons, Grapes; best Jamaica Sugar by the barrel or smaller quantity, Havana white and brown do. best English Cheese, elegant Travelling Cases, best Spanish Segars and Crab Cyder. Dec. 4. eo
Certificate of Alexandria Bank Stock Loft. A Certificate for one Share of Stock, No. 671, issued to Thomas Williams, March 28th, 1793, is lost or mislaid—Notice is hereby given, that application will be made to the President and Directors of the Bank of Alexandria for a renewal of the same. J. & T. VOWELL. January 1. eo3t
Notice. Those who have claims against the estate of Benjamin Shreve , deceased, are desired to furnish them properly authenticated: those who are indebted to the estate are requested to call on John Janney and make payment. WILLIAM PATON, EDWD. STABLER, JOHN JANNEY, Ex'rs. FOR SALE, 30 bbls. BEEF, warranted to keep a three years' voyage; 30 kegs of SOUNDS and TONGUES. Apply to Wm. I. HALL. Merchants Wharf, Nov. 25. d3tco
Five Dollars Reward. STRAYED from this Town, a dark bay MARE, about 14 hands high, nicked, has a star on her forehead, and no other mark about her. Whoever takes up said Mare and delivers her to John Gadby, shall receive the above reward. January 7. eo3t
Valuable Property for Sale. Seven hundred and eighty-eight acres in the county of Hampshire, on the waters of Great Cape Capen, about 20 miles from the Warm Springs, and 30 from Winchester. This land is full of wood, oak and pine timber. Two excellent farms may be made, with 30 to 50 acres of bottom, and rich high lands to each; and in the heart of the timber there is a fine seat for a law mill. Capt. Daniel Rice will show the lands. Three thousand eight hundred and forty-five acres in the county of Ohio, on the waters of Grave and Lick Creeks, near the river Ohio, and about 80 miles below Pittsburgh. Some of these lands are very good, with considerable quantities of rich bottom, and plenty of excellent timber. Robert Woods, Esq. the surveyor of the country will show these lands. I will sell all, or any of the above lands for cash upon credit, or take in exchange for them lands in Fairfax County, or lots of land in the city of Alexandria, or the city of Washington. R. T. HOOE. October 23. eo
FALL GOODS. CUTHBERT POWELL Has received, per the Eliza, from Liverpool, an Importation of Fall & Winter Goods, which he is now opening at the store lately occupied by Messrs. A. and W. Ransay, on King-street, and which he offers for sale on moderate terms by the piece or package. Also, 25 Crates Earthen Ware, well assorted. Sept. 29. eo
GERMAN LINENS. Joseph Riddle & Co. HAVE FOR SALE Best white Ticklenburg, Second qual. do. Brown do. Osnaburgs, Brown Hempen Rolls, White do. Hessian do. Brown Holland and Dowlas. ALSO ON HAND, A Quantity of Turk's Island, Isle of May, and Cadiz SALT. December 29. eo3t
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. Alexandria, Dec. 19, 1802. The Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that an election for 15 directors, will be held at the Court-House in this town, on Friday the 15th day of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the President and Directors. J. B. NICKOLLS, Secretary. (21) eo12t
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, AT THEIR WAREHOUSE, 12 hhd. Antigua Rum, 20 qr. casks Port Wine, 8 tiers of Rice, 6 hhd. and 20 bbls. Sugar, 2 hhd. Verdigris, 200 salted Hides, Coarse and fine Salt, 6 hhd. Clover Seed, 10 crates Queens Ware, 10 boxes 8 by 10 Bohemia Window Glass. And at their Brick Store, German Linens of very kind; Russia sheetings and duck; two trunks low priced prints; two do. chintzes; one do. bot legs and boots, and a quantity of letter paper uncommonly cheap by the ream or case, &c. &c. They want to Purchase A quantity of Black Ey'd Pease, and are giving Cash for Wheat. January 4. 2aw.
FOR SALE, On Credit, or for Cash, as may suit purchasers, That Lot with the House thereon, lately possessed by Mr. Jones, Coachmaker, situated on Fairfax-Street, near the centre of the square formed by Queen and Cameron Streets, running parallel with said Streets 123 feet 5 inches, and fronting on Fairfax-Street 39 feet 1 1/2 inches, with the privilege of a 10 feet alley adjoining. Aye, That convenient Lot, with the very complete and substantial Buildings thereon, in the town of Dumfries, occupied by Mr. E. Smock. COLIN AULD. Alexandria, January 4. 1aw1f
COTTON & STEWART Have received, a large and general ASSORTMENT of BOOKS IN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF POLITE LITERATURE; Amongst which, are the following: JEFFERSON'S Notes on Virginia, hot press'd Ed. Kotzebue's Plays, 2 vols. Ladies' Miscell. Mag. Park's Travels, Stewart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Culier's Practice of Phylic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gibbon's Surveying. Moore's Navigation, by Bunt, Burns's Poems, Milnor's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education , 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pere , Buchan's Family Physician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lee's Memoirs, British State Trials , Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentleman and Lady's Preceptor , 2 vols. Ranter , on the Blood, 2 vols. Caldwell's Memoirs, Willich's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Vattel's Dito, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edinburgh Dispensary , Elegant Extracts , Constitutions , Zimmerman on Solitude, Ditto on National Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. Collection of Forces , 6 vols. Polite Education , Tooke's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Guthrie's Geography, Knock's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Colligan's Travels, Cook's Voyages, 4 vols. Damberger's Travels, &c. &c. NOVELS. The Armenian, 2 vols. Montalbert , 2 vols. Antoinette , Tales of Wonder, (by Levis) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas , 2 vols. Jack Smith , Spirit of the Castle, Arthur Mervin , 2 vols. Clara Howard , Ormond , Weiland , Maid of the Hamet, Vagabond , Sailor Boy , Athlin and Dimbayne , Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Mysteries of Udolpho , 3 vols. Louisa , Julia and the Baron, Ghost Sier , Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilla , 5 vols. Evelina , 2 vols. Monk , 2 vols. Family of Ortenburg , Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley , Ellen and Merdant , 2 vols. George Barnwell , Mountain Cottager , Children of the Abbey , 2 vols. Roehampton Family , Darcy , Emilia de Varmont , Oakindale Abbey , The Fair Impostor , 3 vols. Edelfrida , 4 vols. Count de Hornstein , 3 vols. Henrietta Mortimer , 2 vols. Fathima's Daughter , Count Gleichen , Emma Dorville , Scotch Heiress , 3 vols. Mrs. Battimores , 2 vols. Adventurer for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Wanderer , 4 vols. Connelia Sedley , 4 vols. Tom Jones , 3 vols. Edward , by Moore, 2 vols. Mordaunt , by Dito, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachell , Girl of the Mountains , 2 vols. Mystic Cottager , &c. &c. ALSO, Bibles, Testaments, Pslers, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth , Webster , Universal , Pearce , London , and Rational Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Hollers and Children's Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Walters , Quilis , Ink , Powder , Violin Strungs , Playing Cards , Song Books , and Blank Books , &c. &c. ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the gross, dozen, or single. Country Shopkeepers supplied on the lowest terms.
For Sale, A seat for a Merchant Mill, with ten acres of Meadow Land; situated on Broad Creek, in the state of Maryland, about three miles from Alexandria. For particulars apply to Jonathan Swift , Esq. or to W. D. ADDISON. Oxen Hill, Dec. 8. 1aw
THE SUBSCRIBER, Contemplating a removal from the District of Columbia, as soon as he can close his out standing concerns, OFFERS FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING Very valuable Property. One undivided half of a FARM adjoining the Great Falls of Potomac, which is a good House, a new Barn, and some excellent Meadow. Also, a FORGE, 50 by 60 feet, covered with tin, and a Coal and Iron House, situated on the Canal made by the Potomac Company, and the right of cutting the wood for 100 years on a large parcel of land adjoining—much of this wood is convenient to the river, and may be readily transported to George-Town, the Federal City, or this place. One other half may be purchased. Three-Eighths of about eleven hundred acres of LAND, in Berkeley county, adjoining the lands of the United States, at Keep Trye Furnace and Harper's Ferry —more than half of it is in wood, and the remainder good farming land. The other five-eighths may also be purchased. An undivided moiety of 36 Acres of LAND in the Common of Alexandria, and adjoining the town, chiefly under fence of cedar posts and chestnut rails.
A large and handsome Brick DWELLING HOUSE, 50 by 40 feet, with a Brick Stable, Smoke House, and Well of excellent water—The Garden and Yard paled in—The House is not quite finished. It will be sold either in its present state, or finished as may suit the purchaser. A number of LOTS on the new wharf, made by Mr. Herbert, Mr. Wilson, and the subscriber, between Fairfax Street and the river Potomac; and, also, the division of the said wharf, made from Mr. Thompson's by a 20 feet street.
An undivided half of a LOT on the west side of Fairfax Street, above Queen Street, on which the house was burnt last winter. For particulars, respecting titles and terms, which will be liberal both as to price and credit, apply to JOHN POTTS. Alexandria, Oct. 17. 1aw7t
List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office Alexandria, January 1, 1802. A. John Aall, Andrews and Butler, Salathiel Allen, Mary Arkert, Ann Akin. B. Mary Brenau, Thomas Bell, Susannah Belcher, Richard Buckner, Jeremiah Boothe, Peter Butler, John and Jeremiah Boothe, Thomas Barry, Robert Baggeis, 2, Robert Bryce, Joseph Benner, William Baker, John Barry. C. Nathaniel Cunningham, James Cavan, Jacob Cox, Thomas Cloughton, John Caut, John Crosby, Casenove and Walker, Francis Coffey, John G. Cawling, Robert Crary, Daniel Carnes. D. Jeremiah Douglass, Joseph De Shields, William S. Dickham, John Lewis Derdeyon, Abraham, Danforth, Thomas Davis, Benjamin R. Davis, Reuben Dye. E. Nathaniel Elliot, John Ellis. F. Jacob Fortney, 2, William H. Foote, John Fleming, James Fowler, John Fowler, Samuel Freire, Margaret Fagan, M'Carthy Fitzugh, Jonathan Faw, 2, Timothy Ford. G. Robert Gunnell, 3, John Garner, John Grant, Alfred Grayson. H. David Hunter, 2, William Harvey, 2, James Horsekins, Patrick Henderson, Charles Hughes, 2, Hughes and Tucker, William Harp, Benj. Hale, Samuel Howard, John Hunter, George F. Hawkins, Ann Harli, Hannah Hunt, Joseph Hathway, John Chapman Hunter, John Harrison. I. Philip I. Johnston, John Jefferson, James Irwin. K. William Keating, Edward Keating. L. Samuel Luzender, 2, Septimus Levering, 2, Thomas Lindsay, John Luke, Fielding Lewis, Peggy Lecompte, Joseph Lewis, Riche Leonard, William Lightfoot. M. William Mose, 2, Mr. Martin, 2, James Montgomery, Stephen Mayer, John March, Patrick Merry, John Miller, Robert Milne, Mr. Mecum, Lewis M'Millan, William W. Manning, Andrew Masters, John M'Kenzie, Thomas Mose, Augustus Morris, Jesse Moore, David Midaile. N. Mrs. Newman. O. Cornelius O'Loughlin. P. Nicholas Pierce, Robert Plummer, Ellison and John Perot, Mr. Parr, Michael Pepper. Q. Samuel Quarrier. R. Benjamin Rhodes, Benjamin Riddle, Coats Ridgway, 2, Henry Ricks, 2. S. James Stean, James Scott, S. Silvester, Susannah Simmonds, Samuel Simmonds, William Simpson, Harry W. Sanders, James Sanders, William Sicardin, Richard Sprigg, John Samford, Peter Simpson, Dunbar Sloan, 2, John and William Stitener & Co. George Sweeney, Ludlam Smith, John Stone, 2, R. Spriggs. T. Edward H. Tucker, Benj. T. Thornton, John Towers, James Triplett, Mrs. Thornton. W. John White, John T. Washington, T. C. Welt, Andrew Wood, Andrew Wallis, Basil Wood, Eliza Whiting, John Walfon, William Waters, Richard Walker, Palleg Wey.  Notice. THE subscribers have in their hands a sum of money received from the late firms of Messrs. Tabb and M'Affry, and Patrick M'Affry and Co. merchants of the town of Martinsburg, in the state of Virginia; and as they understand that Mr. Michael M'Kewan, of said place, has purchased a number of the claims against that estate—This is, therefore, to give notice to him, and all others having demands against the estate of the said Tabb and M'Affry, and Patrick M'Affry and Co. to bring in their accounts to us, properly authenticated, on or before the first day of March next, in order to receive their dividend of the money in our hands. Those who do not produce their accounts by that time will be excluded from a dividend. A. & J. KENNEDY & Co. Balt. Dec. 4. 2aw 18tMch  400 hanks of Flax yarn imported from Ireland, suitable for shoemakers or manufacturing, will be sold low to close sales. Apply at John Kincaid's store, King-street, Alexandria. January 5. eo3t  An Apprentice wanted. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN & Co.