Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-03 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY. At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds and bds. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tierces and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, —AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kersemeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Mullin and Table Cloths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Jan. 3. Vendue Master.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. —AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin, Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Jan. 3.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of James Patton & James Dykes having expired—those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment and those having claims are desired to bring them forward for settlement.
JAMES PATTON, JAMES DYKES.
FOR SALE by the Subscriber at the Warehouse which the above concern occupied, 10 Hds of ALLUM, of the first quality from 5 to 7 cwt. each. Wanted to purchase for cash, a few thousand bushels of WHEAT, and ninety shares of Columbia bank stock. JAMES PATTON. Nov. 22. d
Will be landed, To-morrow at 10 o'clock, on Merchant's Wharf, 19 hds. first quality SUGAR, and for Sale, by WM. HODGSON. Dec. 28. d
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received 3 for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS, 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Case Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havannah Sugars, 2 hds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dipt Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
FOR SALE,
On the 3d day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mr. Anderson's Mill on Dogue run in the county of Fairfax, the residue of the personal estate of the late General George Washington, yet unsold,
CONSISTING OF Forty five MULES, upwards of thirty OXEN, and a variety of plantation utensils, Waggons, Carts, Blacksmith's Tools, &c. Six months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond with approved Sureties. At the same time will be hired, during the life of Mrs. FRENCH, Forty or Fifty NEGROES. The Executors will let, for the term of one two or three years,
A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE,
In the city of Washington, situated near the capitol, and adjoining the house now occupied by General Dearborne.—The tenant to be at liberty to erect upon the premises, such necessary and permanent out houses and improvements as he may think proper, provided the value thereof does not exceed one years rent, from which it will be deducted. For terms apply to Mr. Richard Forrest, in the city of Washington, or to Lawrence Lewis of Fairfax county.
THE EXECUTORS.
December 6. dds
To HIRE for the ensuing Year, A NEGRO BOY, About 18 Years of Age. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 27. d
Just received, A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES. ALSO, Filberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality. JOSEPH DYSON.
THOMAS SIMMS Has just received and for sale, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO, 500 lbs. of hackled Flax of a good quality, Fresh Muscadel and Bloom Raisins in boxes and jars, Cinnamon, fresh Lemons, Apples by the barrel or smaller quantity. He has fill on hand, A few boxes of Portugal ONIONS of an uncommon size.
He wishes to sell His property opposite George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase may have it on moderate terms. Apply as above. Dec. 27. d
Public Vendue.
On Monday the 10th of January next, will be sold on the Premises, A HOUSE and LOT on Pitt street, between Duke & Wolf Streets, adjoining Capt. Black's.
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. dds
SHOT and TIN.
The subscribers have just received, per ship Swanwick, from Liverpool, A quantity of Shot, No. 1 to 10, and Thirty boxes Tin Plates of different kinds. Also, A consignment of excellent SHERRY WINE in quarter casks.
They have on hand, Sarranam Coffee in hds. Nine puncheons St. Vincent Rum, St. Martin's Sugars, A few boxes choice fresh Muscadel and bloom Raisins.
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Dec. 30. ddt
Mayor's Notice.
THE practice which has heretofore been observed by thoughtless and inconsiderate persons, of shooting in the town on the night preceding the first day of the new year, is not only contrary to law, but may prove very dangerous in its consequences—Notice is therefore given, to such persons who feel a disposition to continue this dangerous practice—that such as are detected will certainly be punished in the manner directed by law, and the constables and other officers of the town, are hereby required to be diligent in endeavouring to detect, and to bring before the proper authority, such as shall be guilty of a breach of the law, prohibiting the discharge of any fire arms within the limits of the corporation. GEORGE SLACUM, MAYOR. December 30.
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23. d
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
KENNETH MATHESON, Has removed to the store lately occupied by Mr. James Porter, and has for Sale.
25 Hds. first quality Barbadoes Sugar. 10 Pipes Holland Gin, of a superior quality. A few Puncheons 4th and 5th proof Jamaica Spirits. N. B. Maryland Tobacco & Flour purchased. Dec. 17. d
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 3 Kegs Anniseed Cordial, 14 Boxes dipt Candles, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hysonkin and Souchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs, Men's coarse and fine shoes, Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do.
And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emerties, Guzzinials, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
For Freight or Charter
To LIVERPOOL,
The Ship Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE.
She is 450 hds. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight.
Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON. Dec. 21. d
WM. HARTSHORNE,
Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hooe's Wharf,
2 Pipes London Market Madeira Wine, four years old, 1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in leaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Plaster of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hay in bundles ab. at 200 lbs. each,
For Sale, or Rent,
A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets.
Also, for Sale,
A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business.
Wanted,
Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has lately received, and for Sale, Muscovado Sugar, of the first quality, in hds. and barrels.
Coffee, in bags, West India Rum, Molasses, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon and Claret Wines, Boston Beef, Mackerel, Shad and Herrings, of good quality, Dried and pickled Cod Fish, Sounds and Tongues, Spermaceti Oil, A quantity of red Seal Leather, A fresh and large supply of SHOES of all sorts—Also, Boots and Bootees, 250 lb. fresh Nutmegs, 75 boxes Muscadel Raisins, 25 bales India Cottons, A few tons best Swedish Iron, 2 casks 41. neat cut Nails, A quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, 30 kegs James River best manufactured Tobacco, A few bales of Russia Sheeting and Ravens Duck, 10 boxes Hyson Skin Tea, 2 Tons Roll Brimstone, Chocolate, Candles and Soap, in boxes, American Playing Cards, assorted, in do. Cotton and Wool Cards, Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bds. 20 bags East-India Sugar, very cheap, 900 lb. refined Salt Petre, A small quantity of Pearl Ash, A few barrels of Apples, A small assortment of Irish Linen and some Woolens, which will be sold low. ALSO, Dearborn's truly just Patent Balance, to weigh from ounces to tons, in addition to those now on hand, a complete assortment of Beams of all sizes is daily expected by the first vessels from Boston. Dec. 28. d
ALSO,
Now landing,
And for Sale, on Merchant's wharf. About 1000 bushels Liverpool fine SALT. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 29. d
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS
In the different branches of Literature.
ALSO, ALMANACS
For 1803.
With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 1802.
Mr. Randolph said, that on examining the rules of the house he found two to which he wished to draw their attention. One in the following words: "When the reading of a paper is called for, and the same is objected to by any member, it shall be determined by a vote of the house." This rule had yesterday been decided (and in his opinion correctly) to apply only to papers already in the possession of the house, and not to those which had never before been heard. But, sir, said Mr. R. I find another rule directing that all petitions, memorials and other papers addressed to the house, shall be presented by the Speaker, or by a member in his place, and a brief statement of the contents thereof shall be verbally made by the introducer, &c. And wherefore? That the house may not be betrayed into the reading of that which it might be indecorous in them to hear. Conceiving then that they should be guided in the interpretation of their rules by the same principle which governed courts of justice in the construction of a law; "the adopting of such an interpretation as would give meaning and efficacy (if possible) to every part of the instrument; he had yesterday been compelled, however reluctantly, to differ from an authority eminently entitled to his respect. Since, whilst he concurred in the construction given to the rule which he had first read, could not perceive that the right of the house to refuse to be put into possession of improper matter was, thereby, at all affected. Otherwise the provision contained in the second rule was rendered altogether nugatory.
But since it had been adjudged that any communication however voluminous, any petition however frivolous; any memorial however foreign to their jurisdiction; any paper however it might insult the dignity, however it might derogate from the honor of the house must, if required by a single member, of necessity be read. He conceived it his duty to endeavour to relieve the house from the embarrassment of being compelled to listen to a libel upon itself. To refuse which was, as he conceived, a right inherent in every deliberative assembly. He had drawn his proposed amendment in such terms as to leave untouched the sacred right of petition. A right which no one prized more dearly, and no one was more disposed to cherish and defend than himself. This important privilege he believed would not be affected by the resolution which he was about to offer. Since where redress of grievances was really sought, the petitioners had always the choice of inoffensive terms in which to express themselves, and nothing was more easily discernable than a petition whose object was the benefit of those preferring it, and one which was made a cover to insult those to whom it was preferred. He concluded with moving the following amendment to the rules of the house to be inserted after that which he had last read.
"That if any petition, memorial or other paper, so presented, shall, in the opinion of any member, contain matter insulting to the dignity or derogatory from the honor of the house, the reading of such paper shall, if objected to, be determined by a vote of the house."
Mr. Eustis observed, that by the decision of yesterday, it appeared that every paper presented to the house must be read. If that decision was correct the house had tied itself down by its own rules, and subjected itself to the necessity of hearing every paper offered, however long, or however improper.
Mr. Eustis said, it appeared to him necessary that this evil should be remedied. But he could not think it necessary to confine the power of exclusion to matter derogatory to the dignity of the house. There was other good causes for exclusion; the length of a paper; the manner of its being offensive, or the matter. It appeared to him a first principle that every paper offered was in the possession of the house, and might be read, or not. He had, therefore, wished the resolution of the gentleman from Virginia had been predicated upon a broader principle, viz. that if the reading of any paper should be objected to, the sense of the House should be taken. Suppose, said Mr. Eustis, I present a petition containing 150 pages.
According to the rule, the reading of it cannot be dispensed with but by general consent, not even for other business of the greatest importance. Mr. Eustis then moved the following amendment of Mr. Randolph's resolution:
But if any petition, memorial or other paper, so presented, shall in the reading be objected to by any member, the further reading of the same shall be determined by a vote of the house.
A member enquired, whether as the resolution and amendment went to rescind a standing rule of the house, it was in order to decide upon them the day on which they were offered.
The Speaker declared it was in order, as they did not go to rescind, but only to amend the standing rules.
The resolution and amendment were then taken up for consideration, when, on motion of Mr. Varnum, they were referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Randolph, Eustis, and L. R. Morris.
THURSDAY, Dec. 30, 1802
Mr. Claiborne presented the petition of Sampson Henderson, paving pecuniary relief. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Mitchell moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee for enquiring into the expediency of amending and revising the several acts respecting patents & copy rights, to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Before offering the resolution, Mr. Mitchell observed that his object was to simplify the existing statutes respecting patents, by comprizing them in one act.
Resolution agreed to without a division.
DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE Communication of the PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES, TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS. Made the 15th day of December, 1802. (Concluded.)
Extract of letters from James Simpson, Esq. Consul of the U. States, for Morocco, resident at Tangier, to the Secretary of State.
From No. 49.
Dated at Tangier, 3d Sept. 1802.
"With this I have the honor of transmitting a copy of the letter I wrote the minister on the 1st instant. It will afford me much satisfaction to know, what I have said on the subject of the Emperor's pretensions, meets the approbation of his excellency the President. I have stated only facts, and thought best to reserve a copy of my letter of the 18th of July, 1795, to the then minister, and that of Muley Soliman's to the President on the 18th August following, as vouchers more proper to be exhibited in support of my arguments, and in opposition to what farther may be alleged on the part of this government, on subject of what they thought fit to advance rather than now."
"The business of bringing the Tripoline ship from Gibraltar, under the Emperor's flag, has been again agitated, and a general application made by Alcaide Hahash to the consuls here, for passports for her as belonging to his majesty, to sail from hence for Tripoli: I positively refused mine on these terms, nor do I find any has been granted; but it is certain, men have been ordered from Tetuan for her, and that she is to hoist colours at Gibraltar so soon as the weather will allow these people to get over."
"I have acquainted Captain Campbell of the Adams frigate, that in my private opinion the whole is a colourable business, but if the Emperor announces to the body of the consuls that the ship is his and demands passports accordingly, merely to go to sea and navigate as his, I really do not see how I dare return to contest the matter; or from circumstances to express doubts on what is stated by the sovereign of the country as a fact, without running a great risk of drawing serious resentment on the commerce of the United States."
Copy of a letter from James Simpson, Esq. Consul of the United States, &c. to his excellency Sedy Mohammed Ben Absalem Selawy, secretary of state, &c. &c. Fez.
Sir,
I have received the letter you wrote me, in answer to that I had the honor of addressing his Imperial Majesty, from Tetuan. In that letter you acquainted me it was his Majesty's pleasure I should
remain in this place, and exercise the functions of my office as hitherto, as that the necessary orders had been given for that effect to the Governor Alcaide Abderhaman Hahash. Very much desirous of seeing perfect harmony subsist between this empire and the United States of America, and at all times ready to contribute thereto as far as in my power, I did not hesitate at again hoisting their flag on my residence in Tangier, in testimony of the return of peace, and notified to his excellency the President his Majesty's friendly dispositions in that particular.
I also gave the necessary information on the subject, to the commanding officer of the American ships of war stationed in these seas, and granted passports for his Majesty's frigate Mirboha, and schooner Miribha, that they might put to sea and navigate in safety.
I beg you will have the goodness to represent these matters to his Imperial Majesty, with an assurance from me that he will always experience from the government of the United States, and their agents, an equal readiness to correspond with every disposition his Majesty may be pleased to shew, for maintaining an uninterrupted peace between the two nations. At the same time, speaking with that sincerity that ought to guide the representatives of nations, I cannot help expressing to you with what surprize and concern I observe the farther communication you make me by order of his Imperial Majesty, stating his expectation of annual embassies, accompanied with presents from the United States of America. You are pleased to say it was so stipulated with the late Sed Mahomet Ben Ottoman.
I beg you will tell me where, and by whom such an engagement was made, for I am a perfect stranger to it.
What I know of the matter is, that in the year 1795, when I had the honor of being sent by the government of the United States to his Imperial Majesty, Muley Soliman at Rhabat, for the purpose of congratulating him on his happy accession to the throne of his ancestors, and for obtaining a recognition of the treaty made at Morocco, between his Majesty's father Sidy Mahomet Ben Abdallah, and the United States of America, his Majesty was pleased to ratify the treaty, without any addition or alteration; in fulfillment of his father's engagement, made in the name of the Almighty, that it should continue in full force for fifty years, from the first day of Rhamaden, in the year 1200, on which it was signed.
His Majesty's letter on that occasion to the President of the United States, bearing date the 2d of Zafar 1210, was delivered to me by Sed Mohamet Ben Ottoman, and declared that his majesty was at peace, tranquility, and friendship with America, in the same manner as his father (who is with God) was, to which the government of the United States have ever faithfully corresponded.
By that treaty, there is no stipulation whatever for embassies being sent, or presents made by either the one government or the other, as you will see by the copy of it in Arabic. I delivered it to Sed Mohamet Ben Ottoman, on the 12th July, 1795, at Rhabat. I have seen it my duty to transmit to the government, I have the honour to represent in this country, three several copies of your letter on this important subject, by different conveyances, to guard against miscarriages; and I wait to receive such orders as his excellency the President shall see fit to give on that occasion.
I have lately received information that two seamen, part of the crew of the American ship stranded three years ago near Cape Nun have escaped from the Arabs, and are now with the governor of Tarudant. I have to request you will have the goodness to transmit me a letter to that gentleman, directing him to allow these unfortunate people to proceed to Mogadore, in order that my agent there, Mr. Peter Gayer, may send them to their own country. Alcaide Hahash having signified to me his Majesty's wish to be provided with some more American rice, I have given the necessary directions to the consul at Gibraltar to send me a supply, so soon as he can get any of a quality proper for his Majesty's use.
It will at all times afford me particular pleasure to obey such commands from his majesty.
I avail this opportunity of renewing my assurances of respect, and beg you will be persuaded, I am, &c.
Extract of a letter from Consul Simpson, to Consul Gayer, dated Tangier, 27th September, 1802.
"I am happy to tell you that some matters in discussion with this country, have already been so far explained, and misconceptions in the part of this government done away, as leaves me no room to apprehend longer a necessity of having recourse to America for instructions, as every matter is in the fairest train of perfect accommodation, and I hope the gun carriages will come just in time to settle every thing, at least for some years, until they think of something else to ask for."
From No. 35.
Dated Tangier, 8th Jan. 1802.
"The Bashaw then told me, Muley Soliman looked upon the Americans as no better friends to him than the Dutch and that I must consider myself in the same situation as their consul was at that day. Fully satisfied that the government of the United States had given the most ample and unequivocal proofs of friendship to Muley Soliman, I readily saw that this intimation must proceed either from error, or that it was a prelude to his majesty's making another attempt to get quit of the treaty of 1786, and obtain presents at stipulated periods. On this occasion I beg to refer you to the several letters I had the honor of addressing the department of state, from Rhabat, between the 15th July and 18th August 1795, and to No. 55 of my Gibraltar correspondence, dated 24th September same year. By these you will see a strong attempt to effect this, was at that time made, but that I had the happiness to overcome it, and obtain a recognition of that treaty under well founded motives in appearance, for believing Muley Soliman granted it from a full conviction of its being incumbent on him to do so. Bashaw Hackmawy having stated the American and Batavian governments as standing in the same predicament, in relation to this country, I did not allow him to quit that ground, until I had given him an ample detail of the very early attention the United States paid Muley Soliman, urging that in the choice of the articles chiefly composed their first present, they had given the strongest proof possible of the part they took in his majesty's concerns at that interesting moment, and of their desire that he should overcome the opposition then actually making against his succession. It does not appear necessary to trouble you with all the other arguments at this interview, only to say that having desired another, the Bashaw appointed the 16th, in the evening. We accordingly met, and I laid before him an Arabic, translation of the treaty of 1786, with a copy of the Emperors letter, of 18th August 1795, to the President confirming it; also lists of the first and second presents I delivered in the name of the United States to Muley Soliman, at Rhabat, in 1795, and of that I had also the honor of delivering at Miquinez 1798, on the occasion of shewing his majesty my commission as consul; he perused all these papers with attention, and assured me as in holding these conferences in private, he had given me a proof of his friendship, so I might depend upon experiencing a continuance thereof, and that he would report to his majesty on the occasion. At this second interview not a syllable was laid on my retiring from the country, neither have I to this hour heard any more on the subject."
From No. 37.
Dated at Tangier, 20th Feb. 1802
"I am happy in saying that up to the present hour, I have not heard a syllable farther, relative to Bashaw Hackmawy's communications of 14th December; from which I draw a very favourable conclusion."
NORWICH, Dec. 22.
From Port Republican.
Capt. Coit, of the brig Tryal, of this port, who arrived at New London on Monday, in 36 days from Port. Republican, informs, that he failed from thence on the 24th ult. in co. with a number of vessels under convoy of a French armed ship, which the American captains hired to protect them from the brigands in the Bite; who never spare any of their prisoners, but put them to instant death.
Capt. C. further informs, that every port in the Bite, excepting Port. Republican, St. Marks, Jeremie, and several small places, are in possession of the blacks. St.

Marks was closely besieged by the brig- ands, under Gen. Dessalines, who is not killed, as mentioned in the New-York papers, Gen. Rochambeau, on whom the command of the French troops has devolved, had proceeded to the Cape and was succeeded at Port-Republican by Gen. Warren. The whites at Port-Republican have sacrificed many of their negroes for their own safety; as in almost every town captured by the brigands, the negroes have turned against their masters as soon as the place was taken possession of.—The commander of the Polish troops at St. Do- mingo had died.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 28.
The pilot that brought up the brig Pai- sley, in 15 days from Cape Francois, in- formed us that a large fleet of French men of war and transports, with 10 or 15000 troops on board, had just arrived at the Cape. The brig being subject to quar- antine, and not visited last evening by the Health Officer, we were unable to get any further accounts from the Cape, but pro- bably shall in the course of the day.
Extract of a letter from Messrs. Homborg and Freres of Havre, dated Havre, 15th Nov. 1802.
"This place has now definitely be- come a free port, where all permitted for- eign goods can be landed and stored under the Custom House keys, during the space of twelve months, and exported again to any foreign ports, duty free, and at an easy expence, or sold for home consump- tion, (on acquitting the duties) if the prices fuit.
Colonial articles, and particularly Su- gars are now in demand, and getting up daily. West India and Havana Sugar, 2d and 4th forts fell 105 to 110 francs per cwt. Yellow Havana do. 75 to 77 105 livres; brown West India, 67 to 70 72 to 10 do. Coffee has also got up, and is scarce.
St. Domingo, 26s to 27s per lb. } Duties 41 Martinique, 29 31 } liv. 10s. Bourbon, 27 28 } per cwt. Java, 24 25 }
An article that is deserving your and friends attention, is upperland Georgia cotton, which sells here very currently at 34 to 35 sous per lb. If it can be obtain- ed with you at 18 or 20 cts. per lb. there can never be any risk to send some here, where any quantity will meet with a rea- dy sale, the consumption being very great in this place. Sea Island do. 42 to 44s West India 44 to 46: Bourbon 46 to 48 —duties 34s per cwt.
Virginia Tobacco of the last growth, sells rather slowly at 75 to 77 10 per cwt. Good old tobacco would still fetch $2 10 to $1 per cwt.
Tallow is demanded and sells as high as 105 per cwt.
Take notice our cwt. means 100lb our weight, equal to 108 yours.
Yellow nankeens will be much demand- ed in the months of March and April, the price will then go from 71 to 71 10s per short piece. Those that are sent here ought to be accompanied with a certificate attesting, that they arrived with you di- rect from India, by which means near half the duties will be saved."
Extract of another letter dated Paris, No- vember 11.
"I am just informed, that the Ame- rican claims will yield about 65 per cent. according to the mode of payment adopt- ed by the government."
PRICE CURRENT AT HAVRE.
15th November, 1802.
White W. India and White Havana sugars, 100 110s per cwt duty, 41s 10s. Yellow Hay, do 75 a 77s 10s, duty, 25s 10s.
Brown West-India do 65 a 75s do do. St. Domingo Coffee, 26 a 27s per lb. duty, 41s 10s.
Martinique do 29 a 31s duty, 41s 10s. Bourbon, do 27 a 28s do do.
Java, do 24 a 25s do do. Fine West-India Cotton, 40 a 46s per lb. duty, 11 12s.
Sea-Island do 40 a 45s. duty, 11 12s. Bourbon do 45 a 50s do do.
Georgia do 33 a 35s do do. West-India blue and purple Indigo, 9 12s per lb. duty, 8s 10s
Black heavy Pepper, 32 a 33s per lb. duty, 33s 10s.
Pot Ashes, 1st and 2d quality, 40 a 42s per cwt. duty, free.
Carolina Rice, 37s 10s a 40s duty, free.
Virginia Tobacco, 75 a 80s per cwt. duty, 22s.
Whale Oil, per pot of 1-2 gallon, 36 a 38s. per 6 oz. duty, 71s.
Cod Oil, per do 48 a 50s per do. duty, 71s.
Whale Bone, 90 a 100s per cwt. duty, 16s 10s.
Nankeens, in short pieces, 61s 10s a 61s 15s. duty 33s per piece.
Do. Longs in proportion. Mahogany in planks, 32 a 36s per cwt duty 8s.
Do in logs, 28 a 30s. duty, 8s 10s. December 29.
Arrived, ship Richmond, Rudd, Ha- vre de Grace; Clarissa, Townsend, Cape of Good Hope; English ship Marina, M'Bride, Liverpool; English ship Grace, —, Madeira; Spanish ship Primrose, —, Havana; brig Morning Star, Hobson, Cadiz; Paisley, Johnson, Cape- Francois; Betty, —, do. Rising States, —, Kingston, J. Sch'r Union, Snow, Wilmington; Solitudian, Dudley, Norfolk; Mechanic, Waterman, St. Kitts; John, Gardner, C. Francois; Fanny Bridger, Ews, Jamaica; Jeremiah, Me- cum, Washington, N. C. sloop Two Bro- thers, Sheridan, do. Neptune, Wilson, Norfolk; Nancy, Conger, Charleston.
Cleared, ship Liverpool Packet, Waite, Liverpool; brig Minerva, M'Bride, Hull; sch'r Cornelia, Sutherland, Barbadoes.
The ship Salenus, Breath, passed the straits of Sunda, the 15th July.
Ship Peumann, Coffin, of and from this port for Canton, was spoke on the 14th of July, all well.
Schr. Fanny Bridger, Ews, from Fal- mouth, Jam. Left brig Morning Star, to sail in 2 days; English brig Benjamin, both for this port.
Schr. Mechanic, Waterman, from St. Kitts. Left there, schr. —, Little, of New-Haven. Touched at St. Croix, & left there, sloop George and Jane, of this port; brig Ruby, Owens, of Baltimore, and brig —, Buckley, of Hart- ford. Spoke ship Minerva, Page, from St. Peterburgh for Providence, R. I. out 90 days.
Ship Clarissa, Townsend, (from Prince of Wales Island, which place he left the 29th August) via Cape of Good Hope. Came passenger, capt. J. Jenkins, com- mander of the ship Hannibal, who arrived at the Cape of Good Hope from the Ri- ver la Plata, on the 22d October, where he left his ship. Capt. Jenkins informs, that he left at the River la Plata, on the 2d August about 35 sail of American ves- sels, amongst which were the ship Oliver Elsworth, Henry, taking in a cargo and to sail in a short time for this port: and brig —, Concklin, to sail soon for this port.
Arrived last evening.
The English ship Marina, M'Bride, from Liverpool. The Marina was bound to Philadelphia, the Delaware being fro- zen over, was obliged to put into this port. Dec. 12, spoke ship Richmond, out 2 days from Philadelphia, bound to Falmouth.
Spanish ship Primrose, Taggart, from Havana. Left there brig William, to sail in 3 days for this port.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3.
The schooner Sally, Captain Dade, from this place, has arrived at Charle- ston.
Extract of a letter dated Cape Francois, 22d November, 1802, received at Phi- ladelphia.
"All business is suspended, and there is nothing done. We have just warded off an event most terrible. A most infamous plot has burst all at once throughout the colony. The rascals Christophe and Clair- vaux, even as Dessalines, have turned a- gainst the government. The two former have lately attacked this city with vigor, and have taken possession of the heights of the Cape, which they have had more than fifteen days. It required all the energy of the inhabitants, and of the few troops re- maining with us, to repulse them. The evacuation of the cities of Fort Dauphin, and of Port de Paix, as well as of the quarter of Borgne, Port Margot, Pla- fance, Limbe, L'auel, Marmelade, Cara- fol, Jacquez, Limonade, &c. has given us security in this city. General Le Clerc could not bear the chagrin of seeing him- self so deceived, as well by the above- named chiefs, as by an infinite number of jacobins, who came with the army, and has fallen after three days sickness. He has happily been succeeded by the brave Ge-
neral Rochambeau, whom we have had here some days. All our hope is placed in him, and already we are sensible of his presence, in enjoying in this city the greatest security. Unfortunately, how- ever, we have not force enough to pursue the brigands, and take possession of the evacuated places, whilst we are unable to take possession of the plains, and on the mountains. In this quarter, we are re- duced to this city and to the Mole which has just been attacked, but the details of which we have not yet received. After this recital, you will easily judge what most be the commerce of a city, deprived of cultivation, and where there is no con- sumption, but by refuge inhabitants, desti- tute of resources."
To the politeness of capt. Rudd, of the ship Richmond, Messrs. Rossier and Rou- let and John M'Pheron and Co. we are indebted for files of the Journal de Com- merce; Gazette de France, and several o- ther French papers to the 12th of Nov. inclusive, but notice nothing material. They seem pretty generally to be filled with accounts of the brilliant reception the first consul met within his visit to Havre i and compliments paid to Ma- dame Bonaparte in her visits to the the- atre.
The most interesting relates to Switzer- land. The diet of Schwitz no longer ex- ists; the advanced guard of the 27th de- mi brigade had arrived at Zurich, and 1 other demi brigade was on its march for Lucern. The diet was dissolved on the 28th of October, in consequence of the last categorical declaration of gen. Rapp, together with the approach of the French troops towards the place of its sitting. It separated against the will of its president, the famous Aloy's Reading, who would have preferred war.
Before closing its session, it published its rising to the inhabitants of the confe- derate cantons; in this proclamation it says, that they resign their powers into the hands of their constituent, having been checked in their proceedings by a for- eign armed force, and by the influence of extraordinary circumstances; that it does not renounce the right guaranteed to the different cantons, by the treaty of Lune- ville, it give to Switzerland a suitable constitution; and that it protests against every thing that the inhabitants of Swit- zerland shall attempt to renounce this right: that is to say, what the Helvetic council, who were to meet at Paris, shall decree, relative to the further constitution of Helvetia.
All the acts of the Helvetic govern- ment, since its return to Berne, indicate that it will avoid innovations, and con- form strictly to the dispositions of the Pro- clamation of the first consul; it is perhaps also this motive that has engaged it to confirm in their functions the prefect and the other officers of the administration of the canton of Berne, who were nominated and installed under the provisional govern- ment.
Orders are issued to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, to enroll a certain proportion of the fencibles and other corps, with the troops of the line, as appears under the London head of the 5th Nov. Not one word is said about America, or its con- cerns.
[N. Y. Morn. Chron.]
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED,
Ship Mary, Hill, Boston. Sch'r Eliza, —, Portland. Saucy Jack, Poor, Norfolk. Sloop Caroline, Slocum, Boston. George, Potter, Norfolk.
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Bank of A- lexandria, That a dividend of four and a half per cent on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the last half year, is this day declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next the 6th inst.
By order of the President & Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets. They will be sold sepa- rate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eo
JOSIAH FAXON and Co.
Have just received,
A fresh Cargo of Rhode-Island
L I M E,
A few barrels of Boston Beef and Pork,
Also,
A few bbls. of best Salmon Mackerell.
Jan. 3.
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Wanted to Purchase,
A likely NEGRO BOY,
from 12 to 18 Years of Age; for one well recommended a generous price will be given. Apply to the Printer.
Jan. 3.
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LIST OF LETTERS,
Remaining in the Post Office, Alexandria, on the 1st January, 1803.
A.
Francis Adams, Walter S. Alexander, (5) — Armstrong & Co. Sarah Alli- son, John Adams, John Anderson, (4) Major John Armistead, James Adams.
B.
Josiah Browning, James Balfour, John Benton, Dennis Barton, James Banerop, Robert Boggess, Mary Ann Boggess, Ro- bert Brown, Mary Boyd, Barney Brooks, Petetiah R. Bowers, John Bogan, Rich- ard Barrow, Mary Babcock, (2) C. L. Guy Broadwater (3) Robert Bell, Ann H. Baker, William Baker, George Ballton, Joseph Busby.
C.
Ann Curtis, Jonathan Carteret, Jesse Crosby, Col. Carlisle, Jos. Campbell, Elhanah Clap, Richard Claiborne, Wm. Clapp (2) John Cowen, Alexandr Clark, Jane Caley, Churchill C. Camberling.
D.
M. Dorsey, Benjamin Dulany, jun. Rezin Davis, Wm. Deakins, Wm. Do- naldson.
E.
Samuel Eliot, Robert Evans, (2) Al- fred Ewell, Eben. Eilenwood.
F.
Capt. James Farnsworth, Sarah Foster, John F. Frost, capt. A. Fairfax, Joseph Fleming, Gregory Foddick, Morris Fox.
G.
Charles Gray, Alfred W. Grayson, J. Grant (2) Joseph Goen, William Gun- nell.
H.
James Holland, Mr. Hendrick, Rich- ard Hewit, Joseph Homan, Betty Hagan, George F. Hawkins, John Chapman Hun- ter.
J.
Matthew Jeffry.
K.
Francis Kirby, (2) Samuel Kemp.
L.
Gen. Henry Lee, (7) Fielding Lewis, (2) Thomas Lee, R. Longer, Monsieur Lebreton, Opie Lindsay, Miss Lynch, James Lafayette, capt. Wm. Ladd.
M.
Capt. John Mason, Eleanor Michel, William Martin, James Mitchell, Eliza- beth Mason, Charles F. Mercer, —, M'Mikin, Larkey Maxwell, White Mar- tack, Isaac M'Pheron, William Moore, Neal Mooney, Joseph Martin, Murray and Wheaton, Elizabeth Mason.
N.
Michael Natcher, George Nolin.
P.
Rev. Mr. Page, Joseph Parnell, John Peabody, James Pofey.
R.
John, Jacob, and Isaac Regware, Mi- chael Rooney, (2) George Rutter, John Reynolds, Mr. Randolph, A. Rounfavel, Thomas Randall, Walter and Alexan- der S. Roe.
S.
Sheffington Selby (3.) George Summers, William Silver, (2) James Stanley, (2) David Stone, Henry Straggs, William Sage, M. Sully, Peter Styenwatt, Stephen Stevens, John Lynder, Bartlett Still, Mary Smith, James Langten, William S. Stone, John Stevenson.
T.
Joseph Tatterhall, Elias Teny, (3.) Thornhill and Mitchell, George Tilles, Oliver Taylor.
V.
Mr. Vanhavre,
W.
John Wood, Ign's Wheeler, William Woolard, (2) Catherine Wood, John Wal- ters, Nathan Washington, (2) William White, Rachael Waters, R. P. Washing- ton, Colin C. Willis, Abel Willis, Hugh West, Mary Warner, Campbell Wilson, Nathan T. Weems.
January 3.
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MISSING. A Blue Silk covered UMBRELLA, nearly new, with a hickory Staff; on the lower end of which (when in its proper position) is an ivory or bone Ferrule, and on the other end, which rises about four inches above the silk is a short brass one, likewise a brass ring to enclose the whole when furled. If any person in whose place this may have been left, or any having borrowed it, will please to give information where it can be found, he will particularly oblige the owner.
EPHRAIM GILMAN. Who now thinks it a proper time to mention that he makes, and constantly keeps on hand, as usual in Royal Street,
AN ASSORTMENT OF  Elegant TRUNKS. Dec. 28. eo3t
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by  JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
Just received, and for Sale by  ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of  GROCERIES and NUTS.
Just received, and for Sale, by  SAMUEL BISHOP  TRAVELS Into the Interior of  SOUTHERN AFRICA, In the years 1797 and 1798, By JOHN BARROW, Late Secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and Auditor General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope Also,
The POWERS of GENIUS, A POEM, By JOHN BLAIR LINN, A. M. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Dec. 15. d
TIMBER Wanted for Cash on delivery.
The Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz.
  80 pieces white oak 34f long to be 14 in. by 14   200 do. do. 42 8 10   400 do. do. 12 8 10   80 piles do. do. 18 14 14   20 do. do. 20 14 14   20 do. do. 30 15 15   30 do. do. 28 14 14   40 do. do. 18 14 14   60 do. do. 40 15 15   36 do. do. 26 14 14   40 pcs. white or black oak, 38 12 12   80 do. do. 24 12 13   80 do. do. 12 12 13   480 pcs. white oak 10 5 7   480 do. do. 12 5 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be out before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next, by
WM. BRENT, Sec'y. Dec. 31. eo2t
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia)
In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of  Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES.
of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from distance will be punctually attended.
Nov. 15. eo
The Subscriber has received, 12,000lb. Green Coffee, entitled to drawback, and 18 bales of Cotton, which he will sell low.
He has also for Sale, Molasses of the first quality, and A few hds. of Sugar.
ROBERT YOUNG. October 13. eo
Wanted to Purchase, Three or four young NEGRO MEN, for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man , or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 28. eo3t
SAMUEL BISHOP Has received a large supply of  Hot Pressed AND OTHER  PLAYING CARDS, of various qualities: which he offers by the quantity or retail, at very moderate prices. Oct. 11. eo
Bank of Alexandria.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that an election will be held at Court House, in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of the said Bank, for the ensuing year, agreeably to charter.
By order of the President & Directors.  GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. Dec. 15. eo3t
HENRY K. MAY and Co. Corner of King and Union Streets, HAVE FOR SALE, 15 pipes Holland Gin, 5 do. French Brandy, 7 hds. N. E. Rum, 80 bbls. No. 1 and 2, Cargo Beef, A few half bbls. best pickled Beef for family use, 10 cases Martinique Noyeau, 2 do. Essences. Dec. 30. eo2w
100 Shares of MARINE STOCK, For Sale, by  R. B. JAMISON. ALSO— Fresh Currants and Raisins in kegs and boxes. December 7. eo1m
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any claims on FOSTER and MAY, or the Subscriber, are requested to make them known immediately; and those who are indebted will please to calculate on being called upon in a few days.
JOHN FOSTER. Dec. 2. eo12t
Just received & for sale by  HUGH SMITH, A large Assortment of  CHINA, CONSISTING OF Full sets elegant Tea China, Tea and Coffee Cups and Saucers, Pint, quart, three pint and two quart Bowls, Dishes assorted, all sizes, Small plates, &c. &c. Dec. 24. eo3t
POCKET-BOOKS.
COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cases, Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Asses skin Tablets
NOTICE.
HEREBY forewarn all persons from Hunting in any of my Inclosures on Blue Plains, with Dog or Gun, or from passing through the same on any pretence whatever; this practice has become so injurious to me that I am determined to prosecute the first person I find committing the like trespass, after the date hereof.
WILLIAM MARBURY. Nov. 24. 1aw5t
A few quarter casks of LONDON MARKET  TENERIFFE WINE, Just received, and for Sale by  PHINEAS JANNEY. 12th mo. 20, 1802, eo3t.
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Washington, offer for sale, the following
TRACTS OF LAND, viz.
A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Washington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburg and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Ashby's Bent. The soil is that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by several never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and tenanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatten's run passes through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equally favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One also, Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, containing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (late Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particularly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire county containing 240 acres—this tract, though small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river running almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved navigation of the Potomac) be brought to a shipping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported only 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres in Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying on the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and on Nansemond river—this land is considered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres—This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Kettocot and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburg, and a large quantity of natural meadow fit for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mohawk river, State of New-York, containing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory. Three tracts lying on Little Miami, containing 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; ditto adjoining 2000 acres. Indisputable titles can be given for the above lands.
Lots in the City of Washington. Two improved lots near the Capitol square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the Eastern Branch, No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 657. These lots are advantageously situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA.
A few valuable lots in Alexandria, corner of Pitt and Prince-streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER.
One lot in Town of half an acre, adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and ano-
ther, in the commons of about six acres, Bath, or Warm Springs.
Two well situated lots, on one of the small building large enough to accommodate one family.
The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subscribers.
SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson, do. WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Westmoreland, do.
GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Mount Washington, Fairfax, do.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON, M. Vernon, do. LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood Lawn, do. August 30. 2aw
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Alexandria.
NOTICE is hereby given, to the Subscribers in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, that an election will be held at the Court House, in this town, on Saturday the 15th day of January next, for the purpose of choosing fifteen Directors of the said Company, for the ensuing year.
By order of the President & Directors.  J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'y. Dec. 24. 1aw4t
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER intending shortly to embark for Europe, hereby gives Notice, that he has appointed Anthony Crease and John M'iver his Attorneys, and that they are duly authorized to transact his business in his absence.
RICHARD VEITCH. Nov. 12. 1aw
A WAREHOUSE for SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from William Hunter, Sen. deceased, to the subscriber bearing date the 9th day of February, in the year 1791, duly recorded in the court of Fairfax County, made to secure the payment of four hundred and fifty Pounds three shillings & sixpence, lawful money, of Virginia, due unto John Hopkins, with legal interest from the date of said deed, will be sold at Public Auction, for ready money, to the highest and best bidder, on Wednesday the 26th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, in the town of Alexandria;
All that frame Warehouse, situated on the west side of Union Street and built on part of the wharf sold by John Allison to Wm. Hunter, jun. The warehouse will be sold without the land whereon it is erected, and the purchaser will of course be bound to remove the house or buy the land of the present proprietor thereof. Those who are inclined to purchase the warehouse may view and examine it upon application to the subscriber.
WM. HODGSON. Dec. 17. 21wds
A STRAY HEIFER.
CAME to the Subscriber's place, near Alexandria, a small Heifer astray, about two years old last Spring, with no perceivable brand or mark, other than flesh marks. The above stray has a white feet, and a white face with black stars round her eyes. She is white underneath the belly, with a long bushy white tail; dark brown on the back, appraised to 10 dollars. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take her away.
ROBERT VINSON. Dec. 24. 2aw3t
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE SUBSCRIBER does, in explicit terms, forbid all persons from hunting or fowling on his land. Besides depriving him of the advantages which are to be derived from this source, his fences (which are erected at considerable expense) are thrown down, his pastures made a common, and continual depredations made on his sheep and hogs.
It would be painful to prosecute any person for a trespass of this kind; but after this public notice, he is determined to proceed with the utmost rigor against any one who, in violation thereof, shall invade his property.
LAWRENCE LEWIS. Woodlawn, Dec. 3. 1aw4w
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