Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-02-24 00:00:00

For Sale,
A few Pipes, Hogsheds and Quarter Casks of MADEIRA WINE,
Neat as imported.
We will let it go at a moderate price for Cash, or on short credit, or will barter it for Flour, Corn, Corn Meal or Tobacco, which we are generally in the purchase of.
Alex. Henderson & Co.
Merchant's Wharf, Feb. 14. d
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue-Store,
Brown Sugar in hhds. & bls.
Loaf and Lump Sugar in lots,
Teneriffe and Port Wine in pipes, half pipes and quarter casks,
French Brandy in pipes,
Whiskey in tierces and barrels,
Hyson Tea in chests,
Bohea Tea in chests,
Figs in casks and frails,
Raisins in do. do.
Cordials in boxes,
Soap and Candles in boxes
Cotton in bales,
A quantity of Bacon,
Tobacco in kegs,
Nails in casks,
Hardware assorted in boxes, &c.
Also, a quantity of
DRY GOODS.
Particulars of which will be made known previous to the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Auctioneer.
February 17.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room on Union Street,
Sugar in bls.
Candles in boxes,
Tobacco in kegs,
Coffee in bags,
Saltpeetre in bags,
Raisins in boxes,
Grapes in jars,
Almonds in bls.
Oranges in boxes,
Anchovies in kegs and boxes,
Together with a variety of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are
Wilton and Scotch Carpet-
ing, striped and plain Coatings, Kerseys,
Plains, Flannels, rose Blankets, Broad-
cloths, Kerseymeres, worsted Hose, Du-
rants, mens' fine Hats, Irish and Ger-
man Linens, Humhums, Muslins, &c.
HENRY & THOS. MOORE,
February 17.
Auctioneers.
An Apprentice wanted at this Office.
JUDICIARY BILL.
A B I L L,
To provide for the more convenient organization of the courts of the United States.
[Continued.]
Sec. 19. And be it further enacted, That if in the opinion of any circuit judge of the circuit within which such district may be situated, the life or lives of any person or persons confined in the prison of such district, under or by virtue of any law of the United States shall be in imminent danger, arising from the place of such confinement, it shall, in such case, be lawful for such judge, and he is hereby authorized and empowered, to direct the marshal of such district to remove, or cause to be removed, the person or persons so confined to the next adjacent prison, there to be confined, till he, she or they may safely be removed back to the place of his, her or their first confinement: & that the said removals shall be at the expence of the United States.
Sec. 20. And be it further enacted, That all actions, suits, process, pleadings and other proceedings of what nature or kind soever, depending or existing in any of the present circuit courts of the United States, or in any of the present district courts of the United States acting as circuit courts, shall be, and hereby are, continued over to the circuit courts established by this act, in manner following; that is to say, all such as shall on the 15th day of June next be depending and undetermined or shall then have been commenced and made returnable before the district court of Maine, acting as a circuit court, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Maine; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of New-Hampshire to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of New-Hampshire; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Massachusetts, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Massachusetts; all such as shall be pending and undetermined before the circuit court of the district of Rhode-Island, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Rhode-Island; all such as shall be pending or undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Connecticut, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Connecticut; all such as shall be pending and undetermined before the circuit court of Vermont, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Vermont; all such as shall be pending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of New-York, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of New-York; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the
circuit court for the district of New-Jersey, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of New-Jersey; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania, to the next circuit court hereby directed to holden within and for the eastern district of Pennsylvania; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Delaware, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Delaware; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Maryland, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Maryland; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Virginia, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the eastern district of Virginia; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of North-Carolina, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of North-Carolina; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of South-Carolina, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of South-Carolina; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the circuit court for the district of Georgia, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Georgia; all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the district court of Tennessee, acting as a circuit court, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of East Tennessee; and all such as shall be depending and undetermined before the district court of Kentucky, acting as a circuit court, to the next circuit court hereby directed to be holden within and for the district of Kentucky; and shall there be equally regular and effectual, and shall be proceeded in the same manner as they could have been, if this act had not been made.
Sec. 21. And be it further enacted, That for the better dispatch of the business of district courts of the U. States, in the districts of Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and N. Carolina, additional district courts shall be established therein, in manner following, that is to say: The said district of Jersey, shall be divided into two districts; one to consist of that part thereof which is called East New Jersey, and to be called the district of East Jersey; a district court in and for which shall be holden at New Brunswick, by the district judge of the district of Jersey, on the fourth Tuesday in May, and on the fourth Tuesday in November, in each and every year; and one other to consist of the remaining part of the said district of Jersey, and to be called the district of West Jersey, a district court in, and for which shall be holden at Bur-
lington, by the district judge last aforesaid, on the fourth Tuesday in February, and on the fourth Tuesday in August, in each, and every year: And a new district shall be established in the districts of Maryland and Virginia, to consist of the Territory of Columbia; of all that part of the district of Maryland, which lies west and southwest of the river Patuxent, and of the western branch thereof, and south of the line which divides the county of Montgomery in the last mentioned district from the county of Frederick, and a line to be drawn from the termination of the last mentioned line, a northeast course to the western branch of the Patuxent, and of all that part of the district of Virginia which lies north of the river Rappahannock, and east of the line which divides the counties of Fauquier and Loudoun, in the last mentioned district from the counties of Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford; which new district shall be called the district of Potomac, and a district court in, and for the same, shall be holden at Alexandria, by the district judge, of the district of Maryland, on the first Tuesday in April, and the first Tuesday in October, in each and every year: And there shall be a new district established in the district of Virginia, to be called the district of Norfolk, and to consist of all that part of the said district of Virginia, which is contained within the counties of Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Norfolk, Princess Anne, James City, New Kent, Warwick, York, Elizabeth City, Gloster, Matthews, Middlesex, Accomac, and Northampton, a district court in and for which district of Norfolk, shall be holden at Norfolk by the district judge of the district of Virginia, on the first Tuesday in February, on the first Tuesday in May, on the first Tuesday in August, and on the first Tuesday in November, in each and every year: And the district of North-Carolina shall be divided into three districts; one to consist of all that part thereof which by laws of the said state of North-Carolina now forms the district of Edenton and Halifax; which district shall be called the district of Albermarle, and a district court in and for the same shall be holden at Edenton, by the district judge of the district of North-Carolina, on the third Tuesday in April, on the third Tuesday in August, and on the third Tuesday in December, in each and every year; one other to be called the district of Pamlico, and to consist of all that part of the district of North-Carolina aforesaid, which by the laws of the said state now forms the district of Newbern and Hillsborough, together with all that part of the district of Wilmington which lies to the northward and eastward of the river called New-River; and for which district of Pamlico, a district court shall be holden at Newbern, by the district judge last aforesaid on the first Tuesday in April, on the first Tuesday in August, and on the first Tuesday in December, in each, and every year: And one other to consist of the remaining part of the said district of North-Carolina, and to be called the district of

and for which a district shall be holden at Wilmington, by the district judge last aforesaid, on the last Tuesday in March, on the last Tuesday in July, and on the last Tuesday in No- vember, in each and every year; which said courts hereby directed to be holden, shall generally and respectively have and exercise, within their several and respec- tive districts the same powers, authority, and jurisdiction, in all cases and respects whatsoever, which are vested by law in the district courts of the United States.
(To be continued.)
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, February 2.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
(Continued.)
Mr. Bird never could suppose that the members of the legislature would be satisfied with their removal from a place of ac- commodation to a wilderness, and subject themselves to the inconveniences of this place, without exercising all the powers en- trusted to them, and taking the jurisdiction to the government, the members and subor- dinates of which were to subject them- selves to the code of laws under which they should place themselves. A motion therefore to continue the jurisdiction out of the hands of the government, much surprised him. All the arguments used by the gentleman in favor of a postpone- ment would operate fully to the entire abandonment of the subject; and did he suppose that all the expence attending the removal of the whole government, all the inconvenience experienced would be, or ought to be borne, without the enjoyment of that constitutional right, nay injuncti- on, "exclusive legislation?" What could have been the reason why congress was to assume this exclusive legislation? Did not the members of the convention know that a great quantity of public trea- sure would be drawn together into this place? Did they not suppose it of import- ance to secure the privileges and rights of foreign ministers, who would necessarily be brought to reside in this district? Did they not consider the number of persons attach- ed to the government worthy of the spe- cial regard of the national legislature? Could any gentleman conceive that these were not too great powers to be entrusted to any state whatever? Else why was the provision for exclusive jurisdiction made? To avoid putting those powers into execu- tion, he firmly believed it would be omit- ting a great and important duty. But were it not for the words of the constituti- on, the words of the acts of cession made by the states were as ample upon the sub- ject as one sovereign power in the act of granting, and another sovereign power in the act of receiving a cession, could be made. This was precisely the case; the two states made a full and complete cession of the jurisdiction to the general govern- ment, upon the terms of the constitution, which were "to exercise exclusive legisla- tion, in all cases whatever, over such dis- trict," which had, by the cession of those particular states, and the acceptance of con- gress, become the seat of the government of the United States. How, he would ask gentlemen, could this be granted, and yet retained? It was absurd to suppose a man would grant a piece of land, and by the same instrument retain it.
But suppose this was a doubtful subject— whether or not the laws of the two states were in force in the district—would the gentleman still wish to leave it in doubt? Surely no new laws could be made by those states to affect this district, actually made the seat of government, and he contended that none of the laws whatever did exist here, and that the power of the civil offi- cers actually had ceased: it therefore re- quired no painting to shew that the state of the place was truly deplorable—would the gentleman yet wish to leave the dis- trict without laws, and merely left it should take away their political suffrages? That the people could not be represented in the general government, Mr. Bird admitted, but where was the blame, if any could at- tach? Certainly not to the men who made the act of cession, nor to those who ac- cepted it. It was to the men who framed the constitutional provision who peculiarly set apart this as a district under the nation- al safeguard and government. But he con- tended there was no injury sustained.— What less compensation than the particular legislation of this district could be requir- ed for the removal of the government whereby in these almost uninhabited woods the beginnings of a rich and prosperous city was commenced, and made the capi- tal of the United States? On the contra- ry, the tendency of an opposition to this bill would be to leave the government for- ever in its present desert and unpleasant situation. Surely from this view of the subject, the accommodation of the gover- nment and the interests of the people strong- ly plead for the bill, for the government never could remain here unless it could ob- tain the jurisdiction.
From whom did the gentleman learn that the condition of the people would be so deplorable under the general govern- ment? Not from the people themselves, for a great proportion of them had other- wise expressed in their memorial to the house, and no counter expression had been heard. How far individuals had expressed themselves he would not say: He only attended to the general voice.
Farther. Mr. Bird asked whether it was not better to be under the immediate eye and protection of the general govern- ment, than at the very extremity of the two states to whom these parts of the dis- trict were connected. Much inconveni- ence must result from their exterior situa- tion, and much good from their connected one. But if he were not inclined to pay so much attention to the peculiar interests of the people, he must pay some to himself and to the government generally, whose security and accommodation he was very desirous to promote.
The speaker rose to remind gentlemen of the question of order, and that, under the present motion, the merits of the bill could not be discussed. When this moti- on was disposed of, there would be ample time for debate on the merits of the bill. He could apply this reproof to gentlemen on both sides. He hoped the question of order would be strictly attended to.
Mr. Smilie was proceeding to answer the observations of Mr. Bird, when he was again called to order by the speaker, and he sat down, after withdrawing the motion to postpone.
FRIDAY, February 20.
The petitions of Mathias Shroyer and Margaret Culbertson were presented and referred to a committee of claims.
A petition from sundry persons, resid-
ing on lands belonging to the U. States lying between Mulkingum and Scioto ri- vers, praying to be allowed a pre-emption to the lands on which the petitioners are settled on more favorable terms than those heretofore granted by law.
Referred to Messrs Dennis, M c Millan and Christie.
A motion being made and seconded, that the house do come to the following re- solution, viz.
Resolved that the Speaker of this house, in directing the Serjeant at arms to order and expel from the gallery of this House, Samuel Harrison Smith, a citizen of the United States, has assumed a power not given him by the rules of the house, and deprived the said Samuel Harrison Smith of a right which can only be forfeited by disorderly behaviour.
Mr. Davis. Mr. Speaker, my inten- tion is to call for the Resolution laid on the Table by me the other day, which re- lates to the conduct of the Speaker towards Mr. Smith: But before I call up the Re- solution I will remark that I have not in- troduced it with a view to afford myself an opportunity of venting invectives or per- sonalities against the Speaker. The due respect of this House forbids a conduct of that sort. The number of days the Speaker has seen, compared with my own forbids it. I contend for principle; and those who dif- fer from me on this point, in my opinion may meet me on this ground and by a fair & dispassionate argument discuss the subject. If they choose to do so I shall be satisfied; it will be the most agreeable method to me.
But if gentlemen are disposed to intro- duce asperity into the Debate, I am ready to repel it.
Resolved unanimously that the Speaker be excused from deciding whether the said motion is in order or not.
The question was then taken, viz. "Is this motion in order?" and it passed in the negative, as follows, Yeas 49, Nays 54.
YEAS.
Messrs. Alston, Bailey, Bishop, R. Brown, Cabell, Christie, Clay, Claiborne, Condit, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Eggleston, Elmendorf, Fowler, Gallatin, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, Heister, Holmes, Jack- son, Kitchell, Leib, Lyon, Linn, Living- ston, Macon, Mulenberg, New, Nicholas, Nicholson, Randolph, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spaight, Stanford, Stone, Sump- ter, Stuart, Talliferro, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Tazewell, Van Cort- landt, Varum, R. Williams—49.
NOES.
Messrs. Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Bird, J. Brown, Champlin, Cooper, Craik, Dana, J. Davenport, F. Davenport, Dennis, Dickson, Edmond, Evans, Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goode, C. Goodrich, E. Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Harper, Henderson, Hill, Huger, Imlay, Kittera, H. Lee, S. Lee, Lincoln, Mattoon, Mor- ris, Otis, Page, Parker, Pinckney, Platt, Powell, J. Reed, N. Read, Rutledge, Shephard, J. C. Smith, Sheaf, Tenney, Thatcher, J. C. Thomas, R. Thomas, Wadsworth, Waln, L. Williams, Woods, —54.
And so the said motion was not in or- der.
A motion was then made and seconded that the house do come to the following re- solution, viz.
Resolved that the power of the Speaker or chairman of the committee of the whole shall not be construed to extend (unless by consent of the house, previously obtain- ed, or in case of disorderly behaviour) to
the expulsion of any person, either from the lobby when introduced by any member of the house, or from the gallery, when the same is generally opened.
The previous question was called for by five members viz. "Shall the main questi- on to agree to the said motion be now put?"
Whereupon the said question being un- der consideration, Mr. Livingston, having addressed the speaker did in the opinion of the Speaker proceed to debate the main question, and being thereupon called to order by the speaker.
Whereupon an appeal was made to the house, from the decision of the Speaker, and on the question of concurring with the Speaker in his said decision, it was resol- ved in the affirmative—Yeas 60, Nays 42, as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Bear, Bartlett, Bayard, Bird, J. Brown, Champlin, Cooper, Craik, Da- na, J. Davenport, F. Davenport, Dennis, Dent, Dickson, Edmond, Evans, Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goode, C. Goodrich, E. Goodrich, Gregg, Griswold, Grove, Har- na, Harper, Henderson, Hill, Huger, Im- lay, Kitchell, Kittera, H. Lee, S. Lee, Lincoln, Mattoon, Morris, Otis, Page, Parker, Pinckney, Platt, Powell, J. Reed, N. Read, Rutledge, Shepard, J. Smith, J. C. Smith, Sheafe, Tenney, Thatcher, J. C. Thomas, R. Thomas, Varnum, Wadsworth, Waln, L. Williams, Woods, 62.
NAYS.
Messrs. Alston, Baily, Bishop, R. Brown, Cabell, Christie, Clay, Claiborne, Condit, Davis, Dawson, Eggleston, Elmen- dorf, Fowler, Grey, Heister, Holmes, Jack- son, Leib, Lyon, Linn, Livingston, Ma- con, Muhlenberg, New, Nicholas, Ni- cholson, Randolph, Smilie, S. Smith, Spaight, Stanford, Stone, Sumter Stewart, Taliaferro, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Tazewell, Van Cortlandt, R. Wil- iams. 42.
The previous question upon the said moti- on being then taken, in the words fol- lowing, viz. "Shall the main question to agree to the same be now put?" It passed in the negative—Yeas 50—Nays 53; as follow:
YEAS.
Messrs. Alston, Baily, Bishop, R. Brown, Cabell, Christie, Clay, Clai- borne, Condit, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Eggleston, Elmendorf, Fowler, Gallatin, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, Heister, Holmes, Jackson, Kitchell, Leib, Lincoln, Lyon, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Muhlenberg, New, Nicholas, Nicholson, Randolph, Smilie, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spaight, Stan- ford, Stone, Sumter, Steuart, Taliaferro, Thompson A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Tazewell, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, R. Williams, Woods. 50.
NAYS.
Messrs. Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Bird, J. Brown, Champlin, Cooper, Craik, Dana, J. Davenport, F. Davenport, Dennis, Dickson, Edmond, Evans, Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goode, C. Goodrich, E. Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Harper, Hen- derson, Hill, Huger, Imlay, Kittera, H. Lee, S. Lee, Mattoon, Morris, Otis, Page, Parker, Pinckney, Plat, Powell, J. Reed, N. Read, Rutledge, Shepard, J. C. Smith, Sheafe, Tenney, Thatcher, J. C. Tho- mas, R. Thomas, Wadsworth, Waln L. Williams.—53.
A message was received from the Presi- dent of the U. States as follows.

Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the H. of Representatives, I transmit to Congress a report received this morning from Elias Boudinot Esq. director of the Mint, dated February 13, 1801, which will require the attention and decision of Congress before the close of the session.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, } Feb. 20, 1801. }
The message and report were read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Macon, from the committee of claims, made report on the petition of Charles Tomkins, in behalf of Arnold H. Dohrman and others; whereupon resolved that the President of the U. States, be au- thorized to issue a patent for the 13th township in the 7th range to Arnold H. Dohrman or his legal representatives, agreeable to a resolution of Congress of October 1, 1787, and that a bill be bro't into that effect.
Resolved that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill to revive and continue "An act declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of Maryland passed the 28th of December 1793, for the ap- pointment of a Health Officer."
Ordered that the committee of Revival and unfinished business bring in said bill.
Mr. Pinckney, from the committee ap- pointed for that purpose, reported that the committee had waited on the President of the U. States, to inform him that Thomas Jefferson is elected President for four years, commencing on the 4th of March.
The house resumed the consideration of the amendments reported yesterday from the committee of the whole to whom was committed the bill to amend the act to re- gulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, which were agreed to by the house, and the bill, after further amend- ment, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
SATURDAY, February 21.
A report was read in favour of continu- ing the Mint Establishment at Philadel- phia till March 3, 1803, and agreed to, and a committee appointed to introduce a bill to that effect.—The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Morris in the chair, on the sedition bill.
The committee reported the bill with- out amendment, and on the question of engrossment for a third reading, it was de- cided in the negative, and of course the bill was lost—Yeas 49. Nays 53.
The house went into committee of the whole on the bill from the Senate in rela- tion to the Territory of Columbia, and af- ter considering the same, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.
LANDING
From the Schooner Mississippi , Best London particular Ma- deira Wine in pipes, Lisbon Wine of a superior quality in hlds. and quarter casks, Turk's Island and Isle of May SALT.
On hand, a few casks of excellent Chewing Tobacco. For CHARTER the above Schooner, Mississippi . Apply to
Wm. I. HALL. Merchants' wharf, Feb. 9. d
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
Commemorative of the 22d of Fe- bruary, the birth day of our much lamented deceased friend, the illustrious GEORGE WASH- INGTON.
Yesterday the WASHINGTON SOCIETY assembled at Gadsby's Hotel, from whence they proceeded in procession to the Presby- terean meeting house, accompanied by a number of their fellow-citizens, the mili- tary and others—where an elegant and ap- propriate address was delivered by the rev. Mr. Maffett, one of the members of the society. After the delivery of the address, the procession returned to Gadsby's where they were saluted by a discharge of 16 guns, and then separated. The Soci- ety partook of a sumptuous dinner, pro- vided for the occasion, after which the following toasts were drank.
1. The memory of Him whose name dignifies the title of our institution. 2. The day we celebrate—may the be- nefits derived from our institution, be com- mensurate with the benevolent views and wishes of the Patriot whose virtues it is destined to commemorate. 3. The people of the United States— Let them duly appreciate those inestima- ble advantages, which but for the peculiar agency of the incomparable Washington , they would probably never have enjoyed. 4. The amiable and venerable relict of the American Fabius . 5. The President of the United States. 6. The Vice-President of the U. States. 7. The Senate and House of Represen- tatives of the United States. 8. The Heads of Departments. 9. The memory of our deceased bre- thren of the Washington society. 10. The people and Commonwealth of Virginia. 11. The militia, navy and army of the United States. 12. The District of Columbia. 13. The Town and Trade of Alexan- dria. 14. The charitable societies of the world—success to their laudable exertions for the happiness of mankind. 15. May the contending nations of the Earth speedily exchange the horrors of war for the blessings of permanent peace. 16. The fair daughters of America.
Volunteers.
After Mr. Maffett had retired.
The Orator of the day.
May the administration which is shortly to take place prove adequate to the task, and deserve the thanks of their country- men.
After the president had retired.
The President of the Washington Soci- ety.
In the House of Representatives of the United States.
Thursday, Feb. 19.
Ordered, that the committee appointed on the seventeenth instant, to wait on the President of the United States, and notify him that Thomas Jefferson is elected Pre- sident of the United States, for the term commencing on the fourth day of March next, be authorised to inform the President elect thereof.
The committee instructed on the 18th inst. to wait on the President elect, and noti- fy him of his election,
That they have, according to order, performed that service, and addressed the President elect, in the following words, to wit:
"The committee beg leave to express their wishes for the prosperity of your administration: and their sincere de- sire that it may promote your own hap- piness and the welfare of your country."
To which the President elect, was pleas- ed to make the following reply:
"I receive, gentlemen, with profound thankfulness, this testimony of confidence from the great representative council of our nation. It fills up the measure of that grateful satisfaction, which had already been derived from the suffrages of my fel- low citizens themselves, designating me as one of those to whom they were willing to commit this charge, the most important of all others to them. In deciding between the candidates, whom their equal vote pre- sented to your choice, I am sensible that age has been respected, rather than more active and useful qualifications. I know the difficulties of the station to which I am called, and feel and acknowledge my in- competency to them. But whatsoever of understanding, whatsoever of diligence, whatsoever of justice, or of affectionate concern for the happiness of man, it has pleased providence to place within the com- pass of my faculties, shall be called forth for the discharge of the duties confided to me, and for procuring to my fellow-citi- zens all the benefits which our constituti- on has placed under the guardianship of the general government. Guided by the wisdom and patriotism of those to whom it belongs to express the legislative will of the nation, I will give to that will a faith- ful execution. I pray you to convey to the honorable body from whom you are deputed the homage of my humble acknow- ledgments, and the sentiments of zeal and fidelity, by which I shall endeavour to me- rit these proofs of confidence from the na- tion and its representatives."
Accept yourselves, gentlemen, my par- ticular thanks for the obliging terms in which you have been pleased to commu- nicate their will.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
February 20, 1801. Messrs. Pinckney, Tazewell, } and Bayard. }
On WEDNESDAY the 11th day of March next, WILL BE SOLD, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the plantation of Roger West, deceased,
All the Household and Kit- chen furniture; about twenty head of cat- tle; a young stallion three years old in May or June next; a very good riding horse and some other horses; four or five Negroes, none of whom are old. Nine months credit will be given on all sums above 15 dollars, giving bond with ap- proved security, all sums of 15 dollars, and under, cash must be paid.
And at the same time some young NE- GROES will be hired.
All persons having claims against the estate, are desired to bring them forward properly proved; and all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make imme- diate payment.
An Overseer is wanted to take charge of the plantation—any person inclinable to undertake it will make speedy applica- tion.
RICHARD CONWAY, Ex'or. February 24. d
WILLIAM OXLEY &
At their WHOLESALE Woollen, Linen and Cotton WAREHOUSE,
Prince street, (formerly occupied by Mr.
W. I Hall)—Have for sale,
A variety of seasonable GOODS which they will dispose of low for cash or produce. A liberal credit will be given to those who apply well recommended.
February 24. eo3w
A CURIOSITY,
In which the public will not be disap- pointed.
THE LEARNED
PIG,
To be seen at Mr. Charles M'Knight's sign of the Spread Eagle, corner of King and Royal streets.
Hours of performance 10 and 12 o'clock in the morning, and 3, 5, and 8 in the evening, every day for the present week only.
The sagacity of this PIG is equal, if not superior, to any animal ever exhibited in America; the proprietor will therefore avoid a puffing advertisement, and only state what the Pig actually per- forms as follows:—He reads printing and writing, spells, tells the time of the day, both the hours and minutes, by any per- son's watch in the company, the date of the year, the day of the month, distin- guishes colours, how many persons there are present, ladies or gentlemen, and, to the astonishment of every spectator, will add, subtract, multiply and divide. To conclude, any person may draw a card from a pack, and keep it concealed, and the Pig, without hesitation, will discover it.
Price of Admittance 25 Cents.
February 24. 3t
The high bred imported Horse PUNCH,
Will cover mares this season at William Powers's tavern, Four Mile Run, between George-Town and Alexandria, at Twenty Dollars each mare, and One Dollar for the groom.
The following is a copy of a certificate from sir John Lade, bart. the original of which may be seen by applying to the subscriber.
London, Jan. 11, 1799.
This is to certify that Punch was got by King Herod, bism by old Marshe, grand dam by the Cullen Arabian, great grand dam Blackeyes, by Regulus, great great grand dam by Crab, great great great grand dam by the Warlock Galloway.— This horse was my property and sold Wm. Powers.
JOHN LADE.
Witness—Thomas Bullock.
N. B. He won forty two different plates, besides matches and sweepstakes while in the possession of sir John Lade, bart.
Good grass for mares at half a dollar per week, and every attention paid them, but not liable for accidents or escapes.
The money to be paid at the time of covering or before the mares are taken away.
WILLIAM POWERS.
February 24. eo
Boarding and Lodging
May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to
JOHN GORDON, King Street.
December 16. eo

Property for Sale
Two hundred and forty acres of excellent FARMING LAND , lying in the county of Loudoun, about 14 miles from Leesburg, and one mile from the turnpike road leading from thence to Snicker's Gap, being part of Scotland Tract, formerly belonging to Mr. W. Nelson.
A HOUSE and LOT in Leesburg, possessed by Mr. Dawson, merchant.
A HOUSE and LOT eligibly situated, in Fairfax-street, Alexandria, in the possession of Mr. Charles Jones, coachmaker.
A LOT in Dumfries, on which are built a strong and commodious brick dwelling house and a kitchen, stable and granary—in the occupancy of Mr. Esme Smock. This messuage, from its vicinity to the creek and other local properties, is well calculated for a person in the grain or tobacco business.
If the two first mentioned properties are not previously disposed of by private bargain, they will be exposed to public sale at Mrs. Myers's tavern, in Leesburg, on the 9th day of March next, being the first day of Loudoun county court.
For terms, application may be made to Mr. Thomas Harrison, Dumfries, or to COLIN AULD , Cameron-street, Alexandria. February 2. mw&ftf
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of the late THOMAS PORTER , are requested to bring them forward on or before the first of March next, and those indebted to him are respectfully requested to make payment to
SARAH PORTER , Adm'x. Jan. 1. (2)eo
For Sale, or to be Leased,
In the City of Washington, and possession given immediately,
A handsome, well-finished three story BUILDING , on New-Jersey Avenue, in the vicinity of the Capitol, and the nearest dwelling on the south of it on Capitol Hill. The lot and house are well situated, and will always command an uninterrupted view of the whole city and George-Town to the west, as well as of the Potomac and Eastern Branch. The house contains 10 convenient rooms, exclusive of garret and cellars.
If sold, United States stock, or stock in any of the banks would be taken for the whole or part of the payment, and a good title given; or, if leased for 5 years, the terms would be accommodating to a good tenant.
Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Hodgson, in that part of the subscriber in Baltimore.
MATHEW BROWN. January 15. eo
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
The Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared on that part of the capital stock of the company which is now paid. Payable to the stockholders, or to their order, in ten days from this date.
By order of the President and Directors. J. B. NICKOLLS , Sec. January 31. eo(2)
For Philadelphia.
The SLOOP HARMONY , John Ellwood, Master,
Now lying at Ramsey's wharf. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or
J. & T. Vowell.
February 5. 3tdeo
The Subscriber will SELL,
OR EXCHANGE for approved lands near the Blue-Ridge,
A valuable Tract of Land in Northumberland county, two miles from the court-house, and near the bank of the Potomac, containing 1163 acres. This tract is divided into two plantations, on the one there is a brick dwelling house 50 by 33 feet conveniently divided, and two brick offices, 24 by 16 feet. A framed house 20 by 16 feet designed for an overseer, and other out houses.
The conveniences of this place are equalled by few, and the prospect excelled by none in the state. The house is situated on a high hill and commands an extensive view of the Potomac and the Chesapeake bay. There is a creek abounding with the finest fish and oysters, which terminates the flat land of this tract, that is navigable for bay craft, and affords an excellent landing place within half a mile of the house. On this part of the tract there is an excellent bearing apple and peach orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees. It has a great sufficiency of oak and hickory timber, for the use of the plantation, besides a large quantity of pine.
On the other plantation there is a frame dwelling house 32 by 16 feet, and a few out houses, such as tenants generally have about them. This part of the tract is as well situated for farming as any lands in Virginia. It is well watered, has a sufficiency of timber for its support, and flourishing young peach and apple orchards.
As it is presumable that no person will make such a purchase without viewing the premises, all that is necessary to add is that Mr. Spencer Ball, living thereon, will shew the whole, and is fully authorised to make sale thereof.
JAMES V. BALL.
N. B. Any person purchasing may be supplied with stock of all kinds necessary and sufficient for the plantation.
February 19, 1801. 1aw
ANTHONY SAWYER,
Hair Dresser and Perfumer, (lately from Baltimore) Lower end of King-street, near Ramsey's wharf,
Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Alexandria, and the country generally, that having received the newest fashion of Ladies' Wigs and Filets, he will be thankful to receive their orders for the above articles, and will warrant them equal to any manufactured on the continent.
N. B. Any Lady wishing to see his Patterns, may be accommodated by sending a servant to his shop.
He has for sale, every article in his Perfumery line, on the most reasonable terms.
Cash will be given for hair by the large or small quantity. Alex. Dec. 8. d
FOR SALE,
A LOT of GROUND
On the corner of Queen and Fairfax streets, extending 123 feet 2 inches on Queen street, 45 feet 8 inches on Fairfax street: this property is liable to no incumbrance. For terms apply to Mr. John Green, Alexandria, or Mr. Hezekiah Price, Old-Town, Baltimore.
Liberal credit will be allowed for the payment.
January 2. eo18t
Agreeable to a Deed of Trust,
from Capt. John Hawkins, of Fauquier County, to the subscribers, WILL BE SOLD on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Wednesday the 25th of February next,
The Plantation whereon the said Hawkins now lives: containing about 670 acres, lying within 30 miles of Fredericksburg, Falmouth and Dumfries, and within about 40 of Alexandria, George-Town and the Federal City.
It is thought unnecessary to be particular as to the quality and improvements, as a person inclined to purchase will no doubt view the same before the day of sale.
DUNBAR & VASS.
Falmouth, Virginia, } d21(31) Jan. 20, 1800. }
FOR SALE,
The large three story Brick WAREHOUSE, with the two story frame one adjoining, on the next lot to the north-east corner of King-street.
For size, strength, convenience and goodness of stand, this property is certainly the best in town. For terms, apply in Baltimore to Messrs. Martin & Tauf-fret, and in Alexandria to the subscriber:
Who will Rent
The three story brick Warehouse adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. John Ridley.
A. CHARLES CAZENOVE.
February 2. eo3m
To be Sold.
In the first day of April next, will be exposed to Sale, at the Red-House,
A MILL,
With about 500 Acres of LAND adjoining, situated on Broad-Run, in Prince William county, below Buck-land.
The MILL-HOUSE is two stories high and has two pair of stones in it. It is said to be situated upon the best stream in that country, and the seat as well calculated for a mill as any upon that stream. As I have not lately seen the premises I cannot say in what condition they are at present, I would therefore recommend it to those who may be inclined to purchase, to view them before the day of sale.
The land will be sold with the mill.—One-third of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the other two-thirds in annual installments. The purchaser shall receive his deed upon the first payment, but a mortgage will be required upon the premises to secure the residue.
THOMAS SWANN,
Attorney for John Wilson.
January 31. 1aw 2m
Fresh Raisins.
Just received a few boxes of excellent Raisins, and for Sale, by JOHN & J. TUCKER. December 24. eo
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received and for Sale, at the corner store, opposite John Fanney's, the following GOODS —wholesale and retail, for Cash and Produce:
Superfine and 2d Cloths
 Blue Plains  do. Frizes  do. Kerseys  White, yellow and green Flannels  do. do. do. Baizes  Rose and duffil Blankets  Durants, Camblets and Wildbores  Russells and Antiloons  Cotton and linen Checks  Kerseymeres and Swandowns  Velvets, Thicksets and Cords  A handsome assortment of Dimities  Mens' and Womens' cotton Hose  do. silk do.  Black-Crape  White and black silk and beaver Gloves  Modes, Sattins and Persians  Sewing Silks  Calicoes and Chintzes  Russia Sheeting and Irish Linens. 
They have also,
Brown Sugar by the hhd.
and barrel, loaf and lump do. and a quantity of Plaister of Paris.
They give Cash for
Wheat, Rye and Corn.
Left by capt. Mortimore, of the Baltimore packet, at their warehouse, sundry Mill Irons—The owner is requested to take them away.
January 31. d
Liverpool Salt for Sale.
Just landing from on board the ship Sucecess, Capt. King,
STOVED SALT,
in sacks and bulk.
Also, a few hundred bushels of Liverpool Coal.
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants' Wharf, Jan. 29. d
City Tavern & Hotel.
The Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favors. He requests all persons indebted to him to come forward and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of April next, otherwise suits will be commenced for the recovery of the same without respect to persons.
From the many difficulties experienced in collecting the small sums due him, he is under the necessity of giving this public notice, that after this date he will give credit to no person whatever.
JOHN GADSBY.
January 17. d
For Rent.
The subscriber will lease or rent his commodious fire-proof
Bake and Dwelling House,
on Town-Point, where he now lives, with three Ovens, a good Store-house and Stable for two horses, with a well enclosed Wood-Yard, and every other convenience for carrying on the baking business to advantage.
JAMES DICKINSON.
Norfolk, Jan. 8. d12t(30)