Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-12-23 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1801.
[NO. 2.]
Public Sale.
On THURSDAY , At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, 3d and 4th proof Antigua and Jamaica Rum in hds. and bls. French Brandy in bls. Holland Gin in bls. Teneriffe Wine in casks. Cordials in bls. Sugar in hds. and bls. Molasses in hds. Rice in tierces and bls. Soap in boxes, Queens and Earthen Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 30 boxes Havana 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 Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs and Shawls, Table Cloths, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Dec. 21. Vendue Master.
Sale by Auction.
On SATURDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room, Rum in hds. 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 Osnaburgs, Calicoes, Durants, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Silk Gloves, Sewing Silks, Threads, &c. H. and T. MOORE, Dec. 21. Auctioneers.
For BOSTON,
The Schooner PRISCILLA (A good vessel) PRINCE HARDING, Master, Will take freight on reasonable terms.— Apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN G. LADD, Who has lately received and now offers for Sale, 20 Hogsheads of excellent Molasses, 15 do. do. Sugar, 25 do. do. Rum, 5 do. Copperas & Brimstone, 10 Casks Cordials, 20 Barrels Boston Beef, 30 Casks, } Fresh Raisins, 20 Boxes, } 50 Bags Coffee, 200 Boxes Candles and Soap, 5 Bags Cotton, 5 Do. Hops, 10 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 20 Do. 10 by 18 Glass, 30 Casks fresh Teas, 20 Bales Russia Sheetings, } Entitled to 8 Do. Ravens Duck, } drawback. 3 Cases of Writing Paper, 50 Boxes fresh Chocolate, Excellent Dumb Fish, &c. &c. &c. December 8. d
In the case of Andrew Ramsay and Wm. Ramsay, Bankrupts.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy was duly awarded and issued against Andrew Ramsay and William Ramsay, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, by the name and the description of Andrew Ramsay and William Ramsay, on the ninth day of December, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and one: And whereas the commissioners in and by the said commission named and authorised, have declared them to be bankrupts; the said commissioners do hereby summon and require the said Andrew Ramsay and William Ramsay personally to be and appear before the commissioners, in the said commission named, on Thursday the thirty first day of this present month; on Thursday the 28th day of January next; and on Thursday the 11th day of February next, at the Washington tavern in Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, then and there to be examined, and to make a full & true discovery and disclosure of all their estate and effects according to the directions of the act of Congress, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," at either of which meetings the creditors of said bankrupts may attend to prove the same, and those who are indebted to the said bankrupts, or have effects of any kind in their hands belonging to them, are not to pay away or secrete the same.
JAMES KEITH, } Comm'rs. J. C. HERBERT, } J. B. NICKOLLS, } Teste, HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the Commission Dec. 22. d3t
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 tranquillity of Ireland. BY JAMES WORKMAN, ESQ. Nov. 20.
BENNETT and WATTS HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship Marsha, arrived at Baltimore, The following Goods, —VIZ.—
Mens' Boots and Half Boots of the 1st quality and fashion—London made. Shoes 1st and 2d quality. FLEECY HOSIERY, Consisting of Socks, Stockings, Waistcoats, Shirts and Drawers, &c. &c. Nov. 17. eo
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
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 bushels 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 hds. and bls. and coffee in bags and tierces. Nov. 30. d
FALL GOODS.
William Oxley and Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the Reserve from London, and Aligator from Liverpool, Part of their Fall Goods, which will be sold very low for cash or approved notes, and a liberal credit will be given to their punctual customers. On hand, A quantity of East India Segars, Manufactured Tobacco in kegs. Oct. 5. 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. a
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. Ramsay, 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
Dancing Academy.
NEXT Friday being Christmas day, the scholars are hereby informed, that the two next days of tuition will be next Saturday and the Monday following; and the night scholars will please to attend on Thursday and Monday evenings next. Dec. 21. d3t
SOAL LEATHER
And Mens' coarse Shoes, Just received a quantity, for sale by JOHN G. LADD. Dec. 19. d
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. Wm. HODGSON. Oct. 6. d
For Freight or Charter
The BRIG NEPTUNE, Capt. Coleman, now lying in this port and ready to take in a cargo. Apply to ROBT. T. HOOE and CO. Who wish to Charter A SHIP of 300 to 350 hds. to load with tobacco, Dec 19. d3t
ROBERT B. JAMESSON
OFFERS FOR SALE, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS & GROCERIES,
—Consisting of— BRANDIES, Old Cogniac, Barcelona, Peach, and Apple COFFEE, Java, and Green Molasses, Spinning Cotton, Old Jamaica, RUM, W. India, and N. England Demijohns, from 3 to 6 gals. Stone Jugs, Starch and Fig Blue, WINES, Claret, Madeira, Port, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga and Corsica PEPPER, Holland Geneva, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Pimento, Cayenne and Black TEAS, Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin & Souchong SUGARS, Muscovado, Loaf, and Powdered SOAP, Rice, Race and Ground Ginger, Castile, White, and Best Orleans and flota indigo, Spanish Segars, mustard, madder, coperas, ailum, brimstone, glue, saltpetre, sweet oil in flasks and bottles, Leiper's and Hamilton's snuff, short pipes in kegs, common and fine Albany chocolate, wine and cyder vinegar, capers, olives, anchovies, cucumbers, fruits in brandy, pearl barley, battle and FF gunpowder, patent shot, Cavendish's best chewing tobacco. Also, A few kegs and boxes fresh raisins and currants. Nov. 30. eo
MILFORD FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court of Chancery of Fairfax county, will be sold on the premises, on the first day of January next, at 12 o'clock, A TRACT OF LAND on Holmes's Run, late the property of Robert Allison, deceased, containing 44 acres, to satisfy debts due to Robert Meale and Dennis Ramsay, both of Alexandria. On this tract, known by the name of MILFORD, there is erected a mill, supplied by a very constant stream of water, well calculated for grist or merchant use: she has a pair of good burr stones, and a pair of culens, with bolting cloth, screen, elevators, hopper-boy, &c. It is calculated that the burr stones alone can grind 30,000 bushels of wheat in the year, and that there is sufficient head of water to convert her into an over-shot mill. There are besides on the premises, a good log house, meat house, stable and cabin. The whole in fee simple, as will appear by reference to the records of the county court. The mill is situated about 5 1/2 miles from Alexandria, 1/2 of a mile from each of the great roads leading from the westward, is well adapted for the purchase of grain, and offers to a capitalist alluring prospects of gain.
The terms of sale are, one third of the purchase money shall be payable in eight months, one third in sixteen months, and one third within two years from the day of sale, with interest from that time. The purchaser to give bond and security for the payment of the purchase money at the terms beforementioned.
CHARLES LITTLE, Wm. PAYNE, } Com'rs. GEO. SUMMERS, Nov. 17. o66: zawgt

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, December 18.
On motion of Mr. Giles, the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Nicholson in the chair, on the bill for the apportionment of representatives , according to the second census.
Mr. Macon (speaker) moved to strike out "thirty three," the ratio fixed by the bill, for the purpose of inserting "thirty."
Mr. Macon observed that it did not appear from the different ideas expressed by different gentlemen that any material inconvenience would result from the increased number of members that would be created by the ratio of thirty thousand being adopted. Whereas on the ground of principle a great benefit would flow from it. In his opinion to secure the confidence of the people in the government, it was essential to lessen the districts as much as possible, that the elector might know the elected. At present particularly in North Carolina, they were so large that a voter depended more upon the opinion of others, that upon his own information. The ratio of 30,000 would not introduce into the House more than 160 members, which number did not equal that of the members in several of the state legislatures, of which no complaints had been made, and from which no inconvenience had risen. He felt particularly for Delaware, which would be severely affected by the ratio in the bill.
Mr. Giles hoped the motion would obtain. As far as respected the state of Virginia he felt little or no anxiety. But he, on general principles, preferred the smallest ratio. It was an essential principle of a republican government that the people voting should know whom they vote for; that the elector should be well acquainted with the elected.—To insure this effect the districts should be small. He was aware of the impossibility of reaching this point precisely; but it was our duty to approach it as nearly as possible. Though, in relation to the situation of Delaware, he did not subscribe fully to the ideas of some gentlemen, as the case was an extreme one, and he knew the impropriety of relying upon such case, as the reasoning from an extreme generally led to an extreme, yet he thought the ratio , as stated, of Delaware and Virginia, as stated, to be correct; for it was a fact that Virginia, entitled to 22 representatives was not so much affected by any given ratio , as Delaware, entitled to but one representative.
But the reply to the inequality of her representation here is, that she has two representatives in the Senate; and it is inferred that she will hence derive a larger weight in the union. Such was the theory of the thing. But what was the result of experience? Mr. Giles said he had once supposed that the small states would have an undue advantage over the large states. His opinion had since altered. All the small states were surrounded and compressed by large states, and derived their political sympathies from them. It was true the small states had each 2 votes in the Senate. Yet what superior advantage have they in the government generally? He was, therefore, clearly of opinion that the claims of the small states to the largest representation that could be constitutionally given them, ought not to be affected by their representation in the Senate.
The fact was that this house was the basis of confidence in the government. We had heard much about an alarm, about disorganization, and the disposition of large states to swallow up the rights of all the other states. He would ask whether the adoption of a large ratio would lessen this clamour, promote the general confidence, and increase the stability of the government.
Mr. Jones hoped the amendment would prevail. There was not a doubt but that the small states would be materially affected by the ratio in the bill. It was true, that according to the theory of our government, the members of that house did not represent the states. But what was the fact? In truth our representation was that of absolute locality. Can I, said Mr. Jones, represent as effectually, Massachusetts or Vermont, as Pennsylvania?
Mr. Van Ness declared himself to be uninfluenced by local considerations, or particular inconveniences. If we attempted to avoid them by the adoption of any
ratio we should be mistaken. The inequality of states could not be remedied. If a remedy was sought, it must be found in the Senate. The large states had not that exclusive weight which had been feared. If the numbers of the large states in this house should overbear the smaller states they would find their protection in the Senate. The fractional loss, so much dwelt on, was not a loss to the state, it was only a loss to that part of the state which was unrepresented, and the loss would be the same to a larger state, if its unrepresented fraction were equally great.
Mr. Van Ness said it had always been his desire to consult the wishes of the people and to conform to them. He considered those wishes as solemnly expressed in the constitution, which had decided that the ratio should not be less than 30,000, and in the law passed immediately after the adoption of the constitution, fixing the ratio at 33,000.
As to the experience of the states, so often appealed to, he would state that of his own. The constitution of New York originally fixed the Representation in one branch at 300, and in the other at 150. After suffering the inconveniences of so large a legislative body, a convention had been called, which reduced the one branch to 150, and the other to 32 members.
It was the opinion of some gentlemen that the essential principle of our government was the equal representation of the states in the Senate. This was a mistaken opinion. The federalism of the government might have been as well preserved by an unequal representation in the Senate. The feature was not the offspring of principle, but of concession. If we looked to antiquity, we would observe the smaller states of a confederation always inferior to the larger; and he recollected one case of a confederation, in which one state was entitled to three, another to two, and the third to one representative.
Mr. Smilie heartily concurred in opinion with the gentleman from New York, that we ought not to respect local feelings; but that we ought to go on general grounds. Possessing these principles we still know how difficult it is to do complete justice. For himself he would be satisfied with the ratio of thirty-three, if he could not obtain thirty thousand. He was in favor of a large representation, because he relied on that for safety and economy. For when he considered the great powers of the other branches of the government (powers in the opinion of some men too great) he thought it was their duty to impart to that house all the constitutional power that could be conferred. This would enable the House to resist all encroachments attempted to be made upon it.
Mr. Bacon said, that for himself, he was satisfied with the present ratio as it stood in the bill. This was the ratio which had been adopted when our numbers were much less than they now are, that it did not appear but that it had given general satisfaction, and then no other inconvenience had accrued, than such as might be expected to follow from the adoption of any other ratio whatever.
It would seem to be rather unnatural, and the reverse of what was contemplated by those who enacted the constitution, as our numbers increase, to lessen the ratio of representation. He was therefore against striking out the number 33, with a view to insert a lower number.
A divisor of 33,000, would now give a house consisting of at least 140 members, which even on the present ratio , must soon become, not only too expensive, but unwieldy.
It has been repeatedly urged, that the present ratio leaves a very large fraction to the state of Delaware. This, it was admitted, was matter of regret; but that, let what ratio might be adopted, such fractional parts must be expected to fall somewhere—that such fractions would be likely to vary from time to time, and shift from state to state, as the population may increase and vary in the several states. And Mr. B. did not conceive that the particular case of Delaware, hard as it might seem, furnished a sufficient reason for altering an entire system.
As to what had been urged of the disadvantage to which electors were subjected in large districts, of not knowing the characters of their representatives and candidates, Mr. B. observed, that this was a disadvantage which was lessening
with rapidity from year to year, and from one election to another—that to whatever inconvenience electors may heretofore have been subjected by the want of a knowledge of their candidate, from this inconvenience they are already in a great measure relieved, and it must in a very short time entirely cease to exist. If any inconvenience of this kind still remains, by an election or two more it would be entirely removed.
It had been urged that Delaware had but one representative, and every state ought to have two. But why two, Mr. B. queried, rather than three? It is true that two are better than one; and three are better than either one or two; for, as we have long since been told, "A three-fold cord is not easily broken."
Mr. Bacon concluded by saying that, as 33,000 was the ratio which had been adopted when our population was much less than it now is; and as it has been practised upon without any inconvenience, or general dissatisfaction, he was unwilling to risk the uncertain consequences of an innovation at this particular time.
Mr. T. Morris was of opinion that the arguments drawn from the representation in the Senate had nothing to do with this question. The House had a constitutional duty to perform, that was highly interesting. The only question is, how shall it be performed. The people ought to be fully represented; that is, the number of their representatives should be increased until that number became inconvenient for the transaction of business. He had never been a friend to an enormous legislation; such as that in France, a mob convention. He thought the idea incorrect, that this House should acquire a weight that might enable it to bear down the other branch of the legislature. He hoped, if any such attempt should be made, that body would have sufficient spirit to resist it; and he trusted there would always be firmness enough here to resist any encroachment attempted.
As to the present ratio guiding, he did not think that House should be governed by any uniform rule. They ought, on the contrary, to be governed by the existing circumstances. Not believing that any inconvenience would arise from the augmentation of representation on the ratio of 30,000, he would be in favor of it from the reasons he had assigned.
Mr. Dennis did not rise to say anything new on the subject; but merely as he had altered his mind since the business was before the house, to assign some of the reasons which had influenced him. He was now in favor of the ratio of thirty thousand. His first impressions were against it from an apprehension that the increased numbers of the house would increase expense, and produce disorder. But he acknowledged himself convinced by the arguments which had fallen from the gentleman from Virginia, which he thought counterbalanced his previous apprehension.
Mr. Dennis thought it all important to preserve an equilibrium between the different departments of the government, and he was convinced that this would be best affected by making the representation in this house as large as the Constitution permitted, and convenience justified. If we expected to retain the confidence of the people, it was necessary to increase the representative branch; for it would be in vain to look for that confidence necessary to give it a proper portion of energy, unless there existed a sympathy between the elector and the elected.
Mr. Randolph hoped the amendment would not obtain. The difference between the effects of the two ratios was not very important; but it was highly important that a doctrine so heretical and improper as that which had been avowed should be exploded on its first announcement. He meant that doctrine, which considered this house as the representatives of the people. When the Constitution was formed, two great difficulties presented themselves. The large states refused to confer on the government greater powers than those it enjoyed, which deeply affected their wealth and their numbers, unless according to the ratio of their numbers they should participate in the administration of it; while the smaller states withheld their concurrence, unless their sovereignties were guaranteed and protected. These two difficulties were surmounted by the plan of the present Constitution; according to which the members of this house were the represent-
atives, not of the people, but of the states in proportion to their numbers. This was the theory of the government for which he must contend.
Mr. Randolph believed that the strongest objection urged against the adoption of the Constitution was that it tended to a consolidation of the states. But when he looked into it with a federal eye (and with no other eye could he ever look at it) he saw the state sovereignties in all its parts acknowledged and protected. Of this, the very bill was itself a proof. For the apportionment was not among the people, but among the states, according to the number of each. Believing that this house is the representative of the states, it was his opinion that so long as the relative weight of states could be preserved, it was immaterial that each state should be represented by a large number of members.
It was with extreme regret, and some diffidence, Mr. R. said that he differed from his colleague on this subject. His colleague wished to increase the house to such an extent as to make it the depositary of the whole confidence of the people. Mr. Randolph wished it to possess that confidence so far as related to federal objects, but no further. Increase it, according to the theory of gentlemen, make it in point of numbers a British Parliament, or a French Convention, and you will proportionably diminish the confidence of the people in the state governments. They will become feeble barriers against the powers of the general government; and the people will enquire for what purpose they elect their state legislators.
Mr. Randolph believed it to be of infinite importance that the powers of the government should be preserved; that it should confine itself to federal objects.—His object, therefore, was to preserve on that floor the proportionate weight between the several states which the Constitution had fixed.
Had any objection been made to the old Congress under the Confederation, that was federally organized, for the want of talents or integrity? No. The only objection was that they wanted power. Had the public affairs been conducted with less ability than they are at present? He had neither heard, nor did he believe that they had.
Mr. R. concluded by making some remarks, on the score of convenience similar to those already stated.
Dr. Mitchell. [Our attention was unavoidably, and much to our regret, called off, during the first part of Dr. Mitchell's observations. To give the closing remarks might be an act of injustice, unconnected as they would be with those which preceded. We, therefore, forbear the attempt, and confine our notice to the statement that he supported the ratio of 33,000.]
Mr. S. Smith felt indifferent whether the ratio of thirty-three, or that of thirty thousand were adopted; but felt anxious that justice should be done to the state of Maryland. He understood that radical errors had existed in the numbers given to that state; that in Hartford county there were returned only 3,000 slaves, whereas there ought to have been returned 18,000; and that in Cecil there were returned 9,000, instead of 15,000. He hoped, in order to have these errors corrected, the committee would rise, that the original returns in the office of state might be examined.
This motion gave rise to a conversation of some length, in which on one side the impropriety and injustice of making an apportionment under the existing errors, and without the return from Tennessee were argued; and, on the other side, the great inconveniences of delay, and the inability of the house to obtain a correction of errors, which if attempted in one instance, might be attempted in many.
Mr. Van Ness informed the committee that the return from Tennessee was received at the office of state, and that it made the population of that state amount to 92,000.
It was ultimately agreed that the committee rise, report progress and ask leave to sit again; which was granted. Adjourned till Monday.
FROM THE AURORA.
The vast importance of American wood and timber, and wood-lands.
IT is well known, that the resources of the United States in wood and timber

within a day's hauling of navigable streams are greatly reduced, and in a course of rapid consumption. Our Iron-Works, smith's shops, breweries, distilleries, lime kilns, coopers, house and ship carpenters, and joiners, cabinet makers, wharf builders, bridge builders, carriage-makers, tanners, brick-makers and potters, and private families, consume yearly an immense and increasing quantity of wood and timber in their trades and dwellings. The exports for one year ending on the 30th Sept. 1800; were as follows:
19,375,625 Staves and heading, 76,027,800 Shingles, 1,121,189 Hoops and Poles, 63,825,200 Feet of Board, Plank, &c.
164,319,894 1195 Tons of Timber. Other wooden lumber, 73,344 Dols. Oak bark, and die woods, 15,774 do. Manufactures of wood, 117,651 do. Besides these astonishing quantities and amounts, there were sent out of the United States the following cakes made of wood, reduced to barrels:
60,000 barrels for Pot-ash and Pearl-ash, 26,594 do. for Apples, 2,800 do. for Cider and malt liquors, 75,045 do. for Beef, 55,460 do. for Pork, 81,199 do. for Biscuit, 653,052 do. for Flour, 50,388 do. for Pickled Fish, 80,000 do. for Plank, 10,000 do. for Indigo, 160,000 do. for Indian and Rye Meal, 14,550 do. for Linseed oil, and other oils, 96,500 do. for Tar, Pitch, Rosin, Turpentine, Spirits of turpentine and varnish. 1,400 do. for Wax and Tallow, 1,500 do. for Molasses, 280,000 do. for Rice, 300,000 do. for Tobacco, 16,000 do. for American Spirits, 40,000 do. for Butter, lard, biscuit &c.
1,994,088 Total. The consumption of wood for 8000 tons of pot and pearl-ashes, and in barrels and cakes for flour, meal, liquors, meat, fish, oil, apples, &c. for transportation coastwise, and for home use is very great. Our public and private ships require a large quantity of wood to build and repair them. Our buildings for residence, storing goods, covering produce and cattle, mills, workshops, &c. require a prodigious mass of wooden materials. New-England, and the body countries, and the new settlements, build very little of brick or stone, nearly all of boards and logs. The manufactures of tar, pitch, turpentine and rosin, destroy or injure yearly a great number of trees.—In addition to all this, the very great consumption and demands of Great Britain, for timber and wooden articles and materials, and for tar, pitch and turpentine, is likely to be transferred from the Baltic countries to the United States of America, because the Baltic countries will be more and more averse to kill them. In their secret feelings, the differences are great and serious, and will probably lead to some alteration in commerce and economy of wood on the part of the Northern Powers, whose stock is moreover greatly exhausted. Besides all these circumstances, it is certain that the demand for wood to rebuild, repair, and improve the West India Islands, will be very great on the recent peace.
The high prices of coffee, sugar, rum, molasses, cotton, and other West-India productions ensure the universal cultivation of those islands now the war is ended, which will at least double the demand for American wooden materials to build, and to pack produce. It has become the interest of the people of this country, to consider its property in wood, and woodlands with attention and foresight, and our merchants and government will not be unmindful of the importance of our private and public ship-building, our carrying trade, and our naval armaments, whether standing or occasional.
A FRIEND TO TRADE. FROM A KENTUCKY GAZETTE, NOV. 20.
A subscriber has furnished us with the following report of Mr. John Young, who was sent by the committee of the South Alkiborn Association of Baptists, as a missionary to the Indians. Ottawa Town, Nov. 4th, 1801. Met the chiefs and friends of the Shaw-
nee Tribe of Indians in council, after reading the letters from the committee of the South Alkiborn Association, and governor St. Clair. The nature of the business being opened by John Young, missionary, Stephen Ruddle, interpreter,—the letters and wampum from the committee being received, the chiefs proceeded to the business of consultation.
THE SPEECH, Delivered the 2d day of the council, by the chief, BLACK HOOF.
BROTHERS, We have taken into consideration your letters to us, and have come to the resolution, that we be no more two people, but that we will live as brothers even as one people—that the white people and red people may be the same as one body, or as two good brothers, loving each other, and to remain so forever. We wish that young brothers of the white people and red people, may always live as brothers, that they may always live as brothers to advantage of each other, not break the peace of themselves or their fathers.
In answer to Gov. St. Clair's letter. As we wish to live in love and peace with all our brothers, we hope the Great Spirit will direct us to take our brother's advice, as he calls us sons or children of love.
Answer continued to Committee. And now brothers we have concluded to tell you our minds about your kindness in sending your letter and friends Young and Ruddle, to tell us good things about the Great Spirit above. Now brothers, we have come to a conclusion among ourselves, that we are glad that our white brothers have thought of us at last, you have dressed your red brothers in times past, in driving us from town to town; but we hope the Great Spirit hath learnt you peace and great good things. We tell you that we gladly receive the brothers you sent, and we hope that the Great Spirit is bringing the time, when the red brothers and white brothers will be as one, in knowing these great things that our brothers tell us about—and we hope that our white brothers will continue their love to their red brothers, and send us the things you learn of the Great Spirit.—We are glad—very glad, for the things you have told us—our brother you have sent, told us yesterday good things about loving the Great Spirit and loving our brothers; that we are all sure to die, and that all people must know the love of the Great Spirit & Jesus Christ that he has sent, and love their brothers, or they can't go to the Good Spirit, and happy place, he has for his people. The brother told us that the Good Spirit made us all of the same flesh; and that he did not wish us to give land or money to the white brothers. He says all he wants is the happiness of our souls when we die—for us to know the love of our maker. He tells us he will come once or twice a year, to tell us the good things of the other world; and we thank him for coming and bringing our friend to be his tongue. As you know these great things, brothers, we wish you to think about your red brothers, and try to learn us the singing or gospel, and the good things our brother has told us, about these things our brother told us yesterday.
(Here the chief stopped his speech, and attended to an under chief who had his face fully impressed with the effects of opium liquors, who dictated as follows:)
But brothers, our belief is, that we are made by the same hand; that the same spirit has taught us a religion; You have a religion; we can't tell that ours is not as good as yours; but we are afraid that you will over run our country, as you are a great people, but must not break our friendship; we wish that to continue forever. No brothers, we have given you this answer, being a few of the children of our nation now setting in council at this place. Now, our Kentucky brothers, as you tell us that all the red brothers are desirous to hear the news from you, we shall let them all know what you say. We are somewhat unable to give a full answer, as we are so few in number. We are about sending to congress, then we shall have a full council, and will lay the business before all our brothers, and send you a full answer when concluded.
Wanted to Hire, By the month or year, a female servant to wash and cook for a small family. To one of an honest and industrious character good wages will be given.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 23.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23.
THOUGHTS OCCASIONED BY THE PEACE.
To controul the evil propensities of mankind, since the days of ADAM, has required all the influence of reason and religion, of manners and laws. Without these salutary restraints manifestly intended by the author of Nature, men would become more ferocious than brutes, the world be filled with violence, and society instead of a blessing would be the greatest curse.
After all the miseries, which have been suffered from the excesses of the human passion, it would seem incredible that a great and enlightened nation could be found whose government should disown the obligations of moral rectitude, openly deride the functions of a pure religion, and vauntingly defy the vengeance of the Deity. Yet all this we have seen!
To those who know how much the safety and independence of every state depends upon its power to repel the encroachments of its neighbours, the inordinate power of France is a just occasion of serious regret; but the means which have been employed to accumulate this power are much more to be deplored, as they are of a nature to produce evils intolerable and yet irremediable in all free states, and to increase the rigors of servitude in such as are not free.
Whatever of mildness or moderation there was in the government of the European continent will be necessarily exchanged for severity, and whatever of liberty there was, together with the means and motive to revive it, are already annihilated by Jacobinism. Jacobinism will give a name and distinction of infamy to the age in which we have lived, and will be unceasingly execrated by the wise and good of every future generation to whom its character shall be known. Jacobinism is that system of artifice, by which men, without moral honesty, but with enterprising talents, are enabled to combine the desperate and discontented with the ignorant and the indigent of every civilized country against the claims of virtue, the rights of property, and the order of society. Jacobinism foments discontent that it may profit by them; seduces honest credulity and then uses it for dishonest purposes. It nourishes political jealousy and then guides it; finally, it cherishes false ambition, stimulates avarice and provokes the turbulent passions till they burst the bonds of morality and law, and thus opens the way for unavoidable despotism.
Jacobinism soon triumphed over France, and with the boundless resources of that country, easily conquered half of Europe, and made some progress towards the conquest of the United States. The principles of Jacobinism having wrought their full effect in France, are there suppressed, but the immense military force it created, and the insatiable lust of personal domination and spirit of national aggrandizement which it excited, still remain; the activity of these is, at present, suspended by a treaty with the only power, that has been disposed and able to defy and defeat them. But it is difficult to conceive, that the present condition of Europe will long remain without important changes.
France, with all her ambition, is too powerful for the states around her; she will, therefore, acquire more, or be deprived of a part of what she now possesses, and her neighbours will, probably, be compelled to elect, whether they will resign their independence, or fight to defend it; whether the old combatants, after taking breath, will renew the struggle, or new parties engage in the contest; whether France, by force, or by intrigue, will attempt to consummate what is begun; or whether she will be so occupied at home as to neglect her work abroad; or whether her foreign and domestic affairs will be thought to go on best together as formerly, are questions of great interest, but not susceptible of satisfactory answers at this moment.
Although we continually hear from the French of their tumultuous joy at the successes of their numerous Great Captains, and their innumerable troops, yet there is reason to believe, that in many respects their sufferings have been greater than those of the vanquished. The atrocious crimes, the unheard of cruelties, and wanton profligacy, which characterised their revolutionary movements, with all their consequences, form a mass and complication
of guilt and distress, that cannot well be exceeded, and probably has not a parallel. —But France now boasts of her happiness compared with that of others; she has almost arrived at the goal, while others, she thinks, are destined to run the same circle of folly, which she has nearly finished. Her wounds are healing, while those of others are beginning to fester, and her weariness is exchanging for repose, when their race begins. Frenchmen rejoice sincerely, that they have passed the tempestuous sea , to which they were drawn or driven, and have arrived, at last, in the calm latitudes. The natural end of the French Revolution seems to be not far distant.—They have got a government now of iron and steel, which they appear to approve; its real form is as simple as the mechanic's wedge, which nothing can resist. Doubtless Bonaparte is viewed by the French as a great blessing to their country, in the wretched state to which it was brought by predecessors. There is now order in France, and no injustice or oppression is permitted, except what the government itself may choose to practise, and hitherto, this has been as a grain of sand to a mountain, compared with what has been suffered in periods of the Revolution, preceding his reign. All the former governments, since 1791, have been strong only to destroy.
In 1793 or 4, there is said to have been, at one time, more than four hundred thousand citizens, imprisoned, consisting chiefly of husbandmen, merchants, and mechanics; and there were then fourteen hundred thousand soldiers in the field. Hundreds of honest citizens were daily put to death, and this all-powerful government, as it was called, while it could destroy whom it pleased, could not, if it would, protect the life or property of one innocent man.—The state of society, under Bonaparte, is, in the opinion of the most sensible Frenchmen, therefore, that of perfect felicity, when contrasted with what has prophetically been called the Reign of Liberty. Their liberty, they say, was productive of only two days of real joy—one was the day on which it was obtained, and before they knew what it was;—the other was the day on which they got rid of it, because they knew what it was.
[N. E. Palladium.]
Mrs. PICK I HAVE the honour to inform the ladies of Georgetown and its vicinity, that she has arrived from Philadelphia, with an Elegant Assortment of Millinery, Embroidery, Feathers, Plumes, Perfumery, &c. &c. Which will be disposed of on moderate terms. Apply at Mr. Kertz's, opposite Mr. M'Laughlin's tavern. N. B. Mrs. PICK expects to be in Alexandria, in the course of next week. Dec. 23.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Francis White and Margaret his wife to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a sum of money to Dr. James Craik of the town of Alexandria, will be exposed to sale for cash, before the Coffee House door in the said town, on the first Monday in February next, at 12 o'clock in the day.
A Tract of LAND lying upon the North River on Caopehann, in the county of Hampshire, containing four hundred acres.
Another Tract adjoining it, containing twenty three acres.
Another Tract adjoining the first, containing one hundred and thirty one acres.
Another Tract adjoining the last, containing one hundred and twenty nine acres more or less.
On these tracts there is a large quantity of low grounds, equal to any in that county, a considerable proportion of the upland is arable, producing good crops of wheat and rye.
As it is presumed persons, inclined to purchase, will examine the premises, a further description is unnecessary. A title will be made upon payment of money.
JAMES KEITH SAM. CRAIG. Dec. 23. 61
Public Notice. THE justices who compose the Levy Court for the county of Alexandria, have appointed the 23d of this instant, (Dec.) to meet at the Court-House, in order to receive all accounts which the law may authorise them to pay.

VALUABLE MEDICINES.
SAMUEL BISHOP, STATIONER and BOOKSELLER, Respectfully informs the public that he has received a fresh supply of the following esteemed Medicines from Lee and Co. Baltimore, who have appointed him their only Vendor in Alexandria.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES. FOUR YEARS
Have scarcely elapsed since the introduction of HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LO- ZENGES into general use, yet in this short pe- riod upwards of
One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation have received benefit from this extraor- dinary remedy, in various complaints arising from worms and from obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine, which is as innocent and mild as it is certain and effectual in its operation, cannot injure the youngest infant, or the most delicate pregnant lady though no worms exist in the body; but will, with a pain or griping, cleanse the sto- mach and bowels, removing whatever is foul or offensive within, particularly that slimy humor from whence worms and many fatal disorders pro- ceed.
Children generally take this medicine with ca- gerness, having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually de- stroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treat- ment in such cases.
The certainty acquired by the Worm Lozenges, particularly in the city of Baltimore, renders the further publication of certificates in their favor an unnecessary expense.
Description of Worms, and the Symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chief- ly of four kinds, viz. the Leres or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tania, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yar- ds long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are diaphanous breath, especially in the morning— Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular ap- petite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgings with slimy and foetid stools —Vomiting of the stomach—Pains in the head and shoulders, with twitches of lips—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Exces- sive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy coun- tenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symp- toms, should have immediate recourse to HA- MILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LO- ZENGES, which have been constantly attend- ed with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the vari- ous complaints which result from dissipated plea- sures—juvenile indiscretions—reflexion in cli- mates unfavourable to the constitution—the in- moderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying, in &c. &c.
As it is proved by long and extensive experience to be a perfectly unparalled in the cure of Nervous disorders, | Violent cramps in the Coma viginti, | stomach and back, Loss of appetite, | In digestion, Impurity of the blood, | Gout in the stomach, Rheumatic affections, | Pains in the limbs, Inward weakness, | Relaxations, Seminal weakness, | Involuntary emissions, Folier albus, (or whites) | Obsolete gleets, Barrenness, | Impotency, &c. &c.
The principal operations of this remedy is in the stomach, restoring the digestive powers, and sending from that organ new health and vigour into every part of the system; it enlivens and pu- rifies the blood without inflaming it; braces, with- out stimulating too violently the nervous system; strengthens the secretary vessels and the general habit; brings back the muscular fibres to their natural and healthy tone; and restores that nutri- tion which immoderate evacuations have destroy- ed, and which has thrown the whole frame into languor and debility.
The Restorative is absolutely above all recom- mendation in removing those weaknesses and in- firmities with which many females are afflicted, or of infirmities of difficult and painful labour.
The most obstinate female greets, and tremor distressing catas or fluor albus in females, fall par- ticularly under the province of this restorative— speedily yield to its benign operation, and are radically cured, by correcting and purifying the acrimonious humor, restoring a proper degree of tension to the relaxed fibres, and strengthening the weakened organs.
In cases of extremity, where the long preva- lence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general debility, the weariness of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no nourishment or cordial could re- pair, a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EX- TRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for rheumatism, gout, palsy, sprains and bruises, white swellings, old strains, and relaxations, numbness and weak- ness of the joints, stiffness of the neck, pains of the side, head ache, swelled face, frozen limbs, and every similar complaint. It prevents chil- blains, or chapped hands, and the ill effects of get- ting wet or damp in the feet.
The extract is celebrated for removing cold & windy complaints in the stomach and bowels fly- ing pains, and other spasmodic affections.
The testimony of thousands, and daily experi- ence, sufficiently prove the superiority of the above medicine over all others, in the cure of the mala- dies we have enumerated.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthmas, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Ap- proaching Consumption.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cru- el disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situ- tion, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off super- fluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amendish appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for re- moving habitual costiveness—sickens at the sto- mach, and severe head ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
The SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not complicated with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
The GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION, So celebrated among the fashionable through- out Europe, is an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and free from corrosive and repel- lent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, par- ticularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurs, tatters, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complex- ion, and restoring the bloom of youth.
The DAMASK LIP SALVE. The RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
Dr. HAHN'S COUP PLASTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily remov- ing them, root and branch, without given pain.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of ac- cident, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthen- ing a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The ANODYNE ELIXIR,
For the cure of all kinds of Head Ache.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
INFALLIBLE AGUE and FEVER DROPS, For the cure of Agues, Remittent and Inter- mittent Fevers.
VENEREAL DISEASE.
Those whom this may unfortunately concern, are informed that a supply has now been received of
THE PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, Prepared by Dr. Leroux.
The experience of several thousand persons who have been cured by this medicine (a great proportion of them after the skill of eminent physicians had proved ineffectual) demonstrate its efficacy in ex- pelling the Venereal Poison however deeply rooted in the constitution, and in counteracting those dreadful effects which often result from the im- proper use of mercury.
The mildness of the Vegetable Specific is equal to its surprising efficacy, its operation is so gentle that it is given to venereal patients in a state of pregnancy, with the utmost safety, and performs a cure without disturbing the system, or produc- ing any of those disagreeable effects inseparable from the common remedies.
With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the dis- ease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time, and with the least inconvenience possible.
ANDERSON'S PILLS. GOWLAND'S LOTION.
A liberal allowance made to whole- sale purchasers by application to Lee & Co. Baltimore. Country Printers and Store- keepers will find it advantageous to keep a constant supply of the above Medicines, and will be treated with on liberal terms. Lee & Co. will give the highest prices in cash for BLACK SNAKE ROOT, GINSENG and BEE'S WAX.
NOTE—The above Medicines are also sold by John Shaw, at the Post-Office, Leesburg.
STOCK in TRADE.
To be disposed of, the entire Stock of KID, ELIOT & Co.
King Street, Alexandria, Consisting of Hardware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Crockery & Glass Ware, Paper Hangings, Paints, India Cottons, a few Groceries, and a variety of other articles.
All of which have been purchased on the best terms for Cash.
Liberal terms and credits will be given to any person wishing to purchase the whole Stock.
N. B. The copartnership of Kid, Eliot and Co. will cease on the 1st January next, by mutual consent. All persons having demands against the firm, are desired to to send in their accounts for payment—and all indebted to them are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers.
ROBERT KID, SAMUEL ELIOT, jun. Dec. 21. drfj
L A W.
MERIT v. DEMERIT.
The Rival Clergy for Chaplainship to Congress.
For Sale at this Office, The Clerical Candidates.
A POEM.
The above work is printed on fine wove paper, containing 36 pages, octavo, price 25 cents. Dec. 3. d
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' Mufi- cal Magazine, Park's Travels, Stewart's View of Society, Chesterfield's Letters, 4 vols. Culler's Practice of Phyfic, Wallis on Health, Paley's Philosophy, 2 vols. Gibbon's Surveying Moore's Navigation, by Biami, Burns's Poems, Milton's Ancient History, 2 vols. Practical Education, 2 vols. Beauties of St. Pierre, Buchan's Family Phy- sician, Fox's Book of Martyrs, 2 vols. Lec- ture on the Constitution, 2 vols. R. B. B. B. B. Admiralty Reports, 2 vols. (to be continued) Gentle- man and Lady's Preceptor, 2 vols. Ranters, on the Blood, 2 vols. Caldwell's Memoirs, Wilhugh's Lectures, Martin's Law of Nations, Wattel's Ditto, Newton on the Prophecies, 2 vols. Edin- burgh Dispensary, Elegant Extracts, Constitu- tions, Zimmerman on Solitude, Dittos on Na- tional Pride, Blackstone's Commentaries, 4 vols. Collection of Tares, 6 vols. Politic Education, Pooke's Pantheon, Junius's Letters, 2 vols. Gu- thrie's Geography, Knapp's Education, 2 vols. Ditto Essays, 2 vols. Cottager's Travels, Cook's Voyages, 4 vols. Damberger's Travels, &c. &c.
NOVELS.
The Athenian, 2 vols. Montalbert, 2 vols. Antoinette, Tales of Wonder, (by Levis) 2 vols. My Uncle Thomas, 2 vols. Jack Smith, Spirit of the Celtic, Arthur Mervyn, 2 vols. Clara Howard, Ormond, Weiland, Maid of the Ham- ton, Vagabond, Sailor Boy, Athlin and Dim- bayne, Romance of the Forest, 2 vols. Myf- teries of Udolpho, 3 vols. Louisa, Julia and the Baron, Ghisl Sier, Tale of the Times, 2 vols. Camilla, 5 vols. Evelina, 2 vols. Monk, 2 vols. Family of Ortemberg, Negro, 2 vols. Black Valley, Ellen and Mordaunt, 2 vols. George Barnwell, Mountain Cottager, Children of the Abby, 2 vols. Roachford Family, Darcy, L. milla de Varmont, Oakindale Abbey, The Fair Impostor, 3 vols. Edefrida, 4 vols. Count de Montferri, 3 vols. Henrietta Mortimer, 2 vols. Fashionable Daughter, Count Gleichen, Emma Dorville, Scotch Richefs, 3 vols. Miss Battim- fores, 2 vols. Advertisement for a Husband, 2 vols. Wandering Islander, 2 vols. Cornelia Sed- ley, 4 vols. Tom Jones, 3 vols. Edward, by Moore, 2 vols. Mordaunt, by Dittos, 2 vols. Reuben and Rachell, Girl of the Mountains, 2 vols. Mythic Cottager, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Bibles, Testaments, Plaiters, Common Prayer Books; Dilworth, Webster, Universal, Peace, London, and Rational Spelling Books, Primers, and a large collection of Histories and Childrens' Books, Writing and Letter Paper, and Paper Hangings, Waters, Quills, Ink Powder, Violin Strings, Playing Cards, Song Books, and Blank Books, &c. &c.
ALMANACS for the year 1802, by the grocer, dozen, or single.
Country Shopkeepers supplied on the low- est terms.
100 Tons Plaiter of Paris,
Jamaica Spirit,
Philadelphia loaf and lump Sugar in hhd's and bks.
Lisbon Wine by the pipe or qr. cask,
1st and 2d quality James river Tobacco in kegs,
Coarse Salt—For sale by
Wm. HARTSHORNE.
Two or three Mill Wrights, and two Journeymen Carpenters wanted im- mediately.
10 mo. 26.
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE IMPORTED
In the Augusta from London, and Com- merce from Liverpool, via Baltimore, The following GOODS, which completes their assortment for the season—viz.
Superfine cloths and kerseymere, 5-4 and 6-4 broad cloths of every descrip- tion, 4-4 and 7-8 plains, 7-8, 6-4 and 4-4 moleskin cut coatings, Kerseys and haliethicks, 2 trunks muffs, tippets and ermines, 1 box thread edgings, laces, and veils, 3 cafes trish lines, 2 do. do. sheetings and diapers, 3 trunks printed calicoes, 2 cafe table knives and forks, White Chapel needles, Fashionable Battous, Silk Shawls, Cotton and silk hosiery, 11-8 and 6-4 cotton and linen checks, Threads, tapes and bobbins, 8, 10, 12, and 20d nails, &c. &c.
All of which will be round and open for sale in a few days on moderate terms, at the usual rate, by wholesale or retail.
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Wanted, A steady and active GIRL, of good character, either white or black (though the former would be preferable) as a child's maid. To such as can come well recom- mended good pay will be given—None otherwise need apply. Enquire of the Priesters.
December 12. eo
REMOVAL.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has re- moved his store into the brick house ad- joining Messrs. James Russell & Co's, where he has opened a neat assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS,
Consisting of
Superfine, fine and coarse cloths, Ker- seys, half thicks, flushings, coatings, Kendal cottons, flannels, baizes, rose and striped blankets, cassimeres, swan- downs, plaids and jerseyse, fancy cord, velvets, fustains, stuffs, calicoes, Irish li- nens, shawls, check handkerchiefs, beds ticking, ticklenburg, osnaburg, &c.— Gentlemen's fine hats of the newest fash- ion and of a very superior quality, felt do. and the cafe and by retail, children's coarse and fine do. shoes, kid, stuff, and leather slippers.—Loaf bags, brown do. in barrels, coffee in bags and barrels, pepper and allspice, china and queen's ware, which are now offered for sale on the most reasonable terms.
JOSHUA RIDDLE.
No. 16. dbeo
Public Notice.
THE justices who compose the Levy Court for the county of Alexandria, have appointed the 23d of this instant, (Dec.) to meet at the Court-House, in order to receive all accounts which the law may authorise them to pay.
FOR SALE,
30 bks. BEEF, warranted to keep a three years' voyage, 30 kegs of SOUNDS and TONGUES.
Apply to
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants Wharf, Nov. 28. d3teo
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
Alexandria, Dec. 19. 1801.
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.
Ten Dollars Reward;
For the apprehension of Negro Winy, about 14 years of age, of a yellowish cast, short in stature, stout made, eyes remark- ably large, and of a sullen heavy look. When she ran off from the subscriber, on the evening of the 22d ult. she was bare- footed, and had on a green and yellow co- lored short gown, and brown striped cali- manco petticoat. Persons discovered har- boring her after this notice will be pro- secuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
COLIN AULD.
Dec. 21. jaw
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