Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-05-14 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 hhds.  Sugar in hhds and bls.  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 Kersimere,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Muslin and Table Cloaths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Vendue-Master.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY next,
At ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction Room,
4th proof Jamaica Rum in
hogheads,
Holland Gin in pipes and bls.
New England Rum in bls.
Port Wine in quarter casks,
Lisbon Wine in pipes,
Molasses in hhds.
Sugar in bls.
Soap
Candles and } in boxes,
Chocolate }
Pepper in bags,
Castor Oil in bottles,
Fig Blue in kegs.
Together with a large quantity of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Sprigged, lappet, jacquet and book mus-
lins and muslin shawls,
White and coloured Marseilles and mus-
linets,
Linen and cotton checks,
Bandannoes, flags and chequered silk
handkerchiefs,
Large and small fans,
Irish and German linens,
Mens and Womens' saddles,
A quantity of mens' and womens' shoes.
Also,
The remains of a retail store,
consisting of a general assortment of Dry
Goods, which will positively be sold.
THOMAS MOORE,
Auctioneer.
May 11.
Wanted Immediately,
A white or black woman, to
do the house-work in a small family.—
Enquire of the Printers.
May 10. d
GERMAN LINENS.
Joseph Riddle & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE
Best white Ticklenburg,
Second qual. do.
Brown do.
Osnaburgs,
Brown Hempen Rolls,
White do.
Hessian do.
Brown Holland and Dowlas.
ALSO ON HAND,
A Quantity of
Turk's Island, Isle of May, and
Cadiz SALT.
December 29. d
In the case of James Gillies, a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy was duly awarded and issued against James Gillies, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, by the name and the description of James Gillies, on the 6th day of May, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and two: And whereas the commissioners in and by the said commission named and authorised, have declared him to be a bankrupt; the said commissioners do hereby summon and require the said James Gillies personally to be and appear before the commissioners, in the said commission named, on Thursday the 13th day of this present month; on Thursday the 3rd day of June next, and on Friday the 18th day of the same month, at Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, then and there to be examined, and to make a full and true discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects according to the directions of the act of Congress, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," at either of which meetings the creditors of said bankrupt may attend to prove the same, and those who are indebted to the said bankrupt, or have effects of any kind in their hands belonging to him, are not to pay away or secrete the same.
JAMES KEITH, } Commissioners. J. C. HERBERT, J. B. NICKOLS, Teste, HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the commission. May 8. d6.v
T. SIMMS
Has just received and offers for sale, at the lower end of Prince Street, 15 jars best quality Tamarinds, And a quantity of Fresh Limes and Lemons. April 27. d
FOR SALE,
A Negro Man, about 25 or 26 years of age—accustomed to house work and waiting at table—being strong and active he may be otherwise employed at the pleasure of the purchaser. Apply to the printers. March 29. d
Calumny Detected and Exposed!
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office, price 12 1/2 cents, OBSERVATIONS AND DOCUMENTS, Relative to a Calumny circulated By JOHN BROWN, A member of the Senate of the United States, from Kentucky, To the prejudice of ELISHA I. HALL, of Frederick county, Virginia. April 24. d
Ship General Hunter,
CAPTAIN ADAMSON, Arrived yesterday from Liverpool with a cargo of excellent SALT For the Fisheries. April 8. d
ALSO, A FEW Crates of Liverpool Earthen Ware. We will sell this cargo on moderate terms for ready cash, or notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria at 60 days. The ship will take in freight for Liverpool. R. T. HOOE, & Co. April 8. d
Just received and for Sale at this office—Price One Dollar, DEBATES In the Senate of the United States, on the bill for repealing the late JUDICIARY LAW. May 10. d
Cash given for rags.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, } TO WIT. ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
In pursuance of an order of the Circuit Court for the district and county aforesaid, made by consent of parties in the case of the United States; v. s. Robert T. Hooe and Co. in chancery, will be exposed to public sale for ready money upon the 10th day of June next, the following valuable property, conveyed in trust to the subscribers by Col. John Fitzgerald, late of this town, deceased, viz:—
A Water Lot commonly called Fitzgerald's Wharf, lying upon the south side of King street and east side of Union street, and bounded by an alley of 30 feet in width, on the south from Union street to the water. On this piece of ground are erected three Brick Warehouses, 24 feet 4 inches in front, 42 feet deep and three stories high each—Also, a SAIL LOFT above the upper story 73 feet in length and 42 feet wide upon the floor—all under one roof. Adjoining, and on the east side of this house, is a piece of ground unimproved the whole length of the house, 55 feet deep, terminating on a 25 feet alley, laid out upon the front of the wharf. From the front of the wharf is a pier extended into the river 100 feet by 60 in breadth. Appertaining to the pier is a dock 35 feet wide on the one side and another 28 feet on the other side.
Wm. HERBERT, } Trustees. Jno. C. HERBERT, May 8. d6.v
VALUABLE LANDS
In Hardy county, Virginia, for Sale at Auction.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Peter Calett and Susannah his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold at public auction, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria, on Monday the 31st day of this present month, at 12 o'clock for ready money,
Two hundred and six acres of LAND, being part of a tract containing 406 acres; lying and being in the county of Hardy, in the state of Virginia, adjoining Robert Denton's land, about two miles from Col. Martin's Front Pond, on the Thorn Bottom. The title of this land is indisputable, and it is said by good judges to be of an excellent quality. HENRY MOORE, Trustee. T. MOORE, Auctioneer. May 10. d12t
For NORFOLK,
The fast sailing and well accommodated Schooner, Margaret Tingey, JOB PALMER, Master; For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, Who has for sale, on board said Schooner, Coarse and fine Salt. May 7. d
For Sale, or to Rent,
THE unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, on Queen street, with a BAKE-HOUSE thereon; the lease has 3 years to run. The stand is good for business, and is well known, having been occupied for a length of time by a baker. For particulars apply to THOMAS SIMMS, Prince Street. March 20. d
Paper Hangings.
JUST RECEIVED, BY Cotton & Stewart, A large and general assortment of Paper Hangings, consisting of upwards of 40 different patterns with elegant borders. April 7. d
Just Received,
and for sale at this Office, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH on the Bill for repealing the late Judiciary Act.
John Gardner Ladd
Has lately received for sale at his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
 Russia Sheetings,  Russia and Ravens Duck } per bale or piece,  And India Cotton  German Linens and one trunk sewing Silks and Ribbons,  A few pair handsome Looking Glasses in gilt and mahogany frames,  Two bales of Paper Hangings,  A great variety of mens, womens and childrens' shoes, coarse and fine, 
TEAS,
 Hyson,  Young Hyson and } TEAS,  Souchong  Tea table sets of China in boxes,  Cotton, wool and playing Cards,  Holland and country Gin of the best quality in pipes,  W. India, and N. } in hhds and bls.  England Rum,  Molasses & Sugars } 
 Coffee in bags,  Spinning Cotton,  Butter in firkins,  Beef and Pork in bls. and half bls.,  Spermaceti and tallow Candles,  White and brown Soap,  Chocolate of the best and common sort,  Cheese of an extraordinary fine quality,  Shad, Herrings and dried Cod Fish,  A quantity of red Seal Leather,  Fresh Raisins and Figs in casks,  Lemons in boxes,  Pepper, Allspice, Nutmegs, Almonds, and a small quantity of fresh Hops, &c. 
Also,
About 30 tons of Lignumvitae. May 13. d
In obedience to a Decree of the Court of Alexandria county, of Monday the 17th day of May next, in fair, if not the next fair day, will be offered for sale on the premises, upon a Credit of 6 and 12 months, upon notes with approved indorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria,
A Lot of Ground,
Containing half an acre, lying upon the east side of Alfred street and south side of Cameron street, in the town of Alexandria, extending on Alfred street 176 feet 7 inches, upon Cameron street 123 feet 5 inches. There are a convenient two story frame dwelling house, with a kitchen and other out houses upon the lot, which now rent for £. 50 per annum.—The lot is subject to an annual rent of £. 15. As the lot is large it will be laid off into smaller divisions, and sold either in those divisions, or altogether, as will be most agreeable to those inclined to purchase. This sale is made to satisfy a debt due from Thomas Richards to Thompson and Veitch.
JAMES KEITH, } Com'rs. JOHN JANNEY JOHN DUNLAP, }
April 16. d34t
WILLIAM LOWRY
HAS REMOVED FROM GEORGETOWN TO ALEXANDRIA, AND IMPORTED By the ship Tyson, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, and now opening for sale, at the store lately occupied by John Ramley, King-street,
A quantity of EARTHEN WARE, in crates assorted.
Also,
A quantity of Dry Goods, suitable for the season, and is in daily expectation of receiving an additional supply of those articles by the first arrivals from Britain. Country storekeepers and others will find it their interest in giving him a call, as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms. April 30. d
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office, with neatness and dispatch.

Late from Europe.
LONDON, March 24.
Our linen manufactures, says a correspondent, have long laboured under great disadvantages on account of the high price of flax, the chief material consumed in that extensive branch of trade; and, so far from seeing any prospect of their being relieved from the calamities which has bro't upon many of them, we are sorry to state to our readers, that letters received from the flax countries in Russia, which is the great mart for this commodity, mention that the crop of it has failed in an unprecedented degree throughout the Empire; and from St. Petersburg they write, that in some districts it has failed totally. The consequences of such an event to our manufacturers, especially at a time when the great inundations in Holland and the Netherlands must inevitably disappoint them of the small supply they used to draw from thence in times of scarcity, are but too evident, and an advance on their goods seems to be the only remedy; for we apprehend these inconveniences will not be immediately overcome; and it is with concern we must look forward to the continuance of them, as the feed of the flax described by our friends must naturally be scanty, and of indifferent quality, which will entail on us these difficulties for a time. We shall farther state, for the consideration of our manufacturing friends that the demands for flax to send to the Mediterranean, Spain, France, Portugal, Madeira, &c. had greatly increased at St. Petersburg since the peace.
It appears from an abstract of the Receipts and Issues of the Treasury in Ireland, for the year ending the 5th of January 1802, that the total amount of the receipts 9,435,896l. 11s. 8d. of which the permanent revenue amounted to 2,134,253l. and the Stamp Duties to 186,044l. Among the charges of Issues, is for the civil list 161,873l. 16s. 9d.—Pensions 143,765l. 11s. 5d.—Military purposes, 3,907,674l. 18s. 3d.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
March 23.
ELECTION TREATING ACT.
Lord Balgrave rose, pursuant to notice, to move for leave to bring in a bill to repeal so much of the act of the seventh of William the Third, as related to the disabling persons from sitting in that house who should offend against the said act; and to make more effectual provisions in lieu of the same. To the principle of this bill he did not suppose there could be any objection; it was evidently intended to prevent the riot and excess which too generally prevailed at elections: to preserve the health and morals of the people; and was calculated to secure the freedom and purity of popular elections. He had at first intended to propose the repeal of this act altogether; but from further consideration it appeared, that the former part of it was unexceptionable, but that the latter was not sufficiently explicit or effectual to answer the purpose—it was found to have produced many contradictory opinions in the election committees of that House—to guide whose decisions therefore, it was essentially necessary to make some arrangement previous to the approaching dissolution of Parliament. The necessity for such a measure must be acknowledged by every person who reflected the disgraceful scenes that had occurred during the last election, particularly in the borough of Southwark. He felt much pleasure in reflecting on the assistance the Treating Act derived from some late decisions in the courts of law, where it was determined that the value of articles furnished for election purposes, contrary to the spirit of this act, was not recoverable by law.
This would serve, no doubt, to check, the Publican's readiness to give credit, and perhaps, in consequence, to restrain the Candidate's disposition to extravagance. After some further observations the Noble Lord described the object of his proposed bill to be, that if any person returned to that house should on investigation before a committee, be convicted of offending against the provisions of the treating act, he should be declared ineligible to be returned on the new writ; and that the same penalty, should on conviction, attach to the unsuccessful candidate also.
Leave was given to bring in the bill.
The principle acted upon by the House of Lords in rejecting Divorce Bills on the grounds that husbands have been inattentive to the conduct of their wives, deserves
the highest praise. It is the best way to protect public morals, and to secure the piety of families. We have ever considered the practice of giving large pecuniary damages, without much discrimination, as infinitely pernicious. The principle we now applaud renders every man the guardian of his own honor, and responsible for his negligence in defending it.
The following is an abstract of the answer given by the court of Prussia to the note delivered by the Hanoverian Minister.
"His Prussian Majesty has at all times conceived that the principle laid down by his Majesty the Elector of Brunswick-Lunenburgh, was the chief basis of indemnifications and publicly declared that the indemnifications could not take place but through the means of secularisations, consequently, that the possessions of the Princes and the hereditary branches could in no manner be applied to such indemnities.
"It, however, appears from the Treaty of Luneville, and other conventions not less sacred, as well as from the nature & tendency of the fact itself that there do exist other principles necessarily connected with the aforesaid Treaty, and from which his Majesty cannot depart.
"Among the hereditary Houses of Germany, such alone have a right to be indemnified as have, by the cession of the left bank of the Rhine experienced a real loss of territory and of population.
"Moreover, agreeable to the 5th Article of the treaty of Luneville, the House of Tuscany is to be indemnified in Italy; and by a preceding Convention, the House of Orange has a right to receive its indemnities and hereditary privileges in Holland.
"The whole of the Empire is interested in this object; its future tranquility and its existence depend on the speedy conclusion of the affair relative to indemnities; it is, therefore, impossible that the business should be further interrupted by new claims and new demands.
"His Majesty (the instrument before us states) will not see with indifference that fresh difficulties and new subjects for delay should be started, in order to prevent him from being indemnified for his individual and real losses, &c.
BOSTON, May 5.
Arrived, ship Hero, capt. Cole, from Martinico. Sailed in co. brig Hope, Lander of Salem, for Curracoa; Little Sally, for N. London. Left, Cordelia, Appleton, of Gloucester; capt. Baker, just arrived from Boston. Spoke lat. 37, 30, long. 63, ship John, Motley, 6 days from Portland for the Maine, all well. In lat. 40, long. 67, brig Traveller, Motley, from Portland, for Guadalupe, 48 hours out. Flour was on the rise at Martinico, is was sold for 14 dollars, fifty 5 dols. 50 cents.
Same day, sch'r Iris, capt. Ives, 28 days from Martinico. April 17, saw six line of battle ships, and 2 frigates steering East, wind N. N. E. on passing them, shewed French colours. Same day, spoke ship Superior from N. York, for C. Francois, in lat. 26, 40, long. 67, 20. Same day, saw a high deck sch'r with lumber on deck, could not learn her name, steered S. S. W. supposed for C. Francois.
Same day, sch'r Jane, Snow, from Trinidad. Left, Betsey, Little, for Wiscasset in 10 days; Truxton, Merrill, Kennebec, in a few days; sloop Diekey, of Wiscasset, in 2 days; spoke, April 21, U. S. ship George Washington, from Gibraltar, for Philadelphia, 30 days out. April 27, brig Jupiter, from N. York, for Jamaica. Markets very dull.
NEW-YORK, May 10.
Arrived, brig Mary, Lovet, St. Johns, N. B. sch'r Dove, —, Norfolk; Jefferson, —, Newbern; Cary, Lee, Wilmington; Sally, Smith, Portsmouth.
Cleared, ships Neptune, Ascough, India; David, —, Havanna; brig Twins, Scott, Jamaica; Weltha Ann, Moorehouse, Cadiz; sloop Cato, —, Bermuda.
BALTIMORE, May 12.
Arrived, ship Triumph, captain King, from Batavia, sailed the 2d of Jan.
Left there the following vessels: ship Neptune, Jefferys, of Philadelphia; Cleopatra, Blackstone, do; Margaret, Darby, Salem; Eliza, Stewart, do.
The ship Alexander Hamilton, captain Wise, sailed from Batavia, before the Triumph, for Muscat.
The only vessel spoke on the passage was the ship Moncreiff, from St. D.
go, bound to New-York, on the 3d of May.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, MAY 14.
The first session of Congress under the present administration, having now closed: it may be proper at this point to pause—to take a retrospective view of events, and compare its measures with those of its predecessors. This view should be made with calmness and candor, as from it we should form our opinion, on whom in future to bestow our confidence. It will not be sufficient, that the friends of the administration prove that our situation is as eligible & prospects as bright as when they came into power. They came in under the pretext of correcting abuses and curing past disorders. Have they accomplished these objects, have they fulfilled their promises, is the natural enquiry to be made? If any one will take the pains of turning over the pages of the Aurora, Chronicle, and other papers engaged in the same cause, for the two or three last years of the former administration; they will find us laboring under all the evils, groaning under all the burthens of the most despotic countries. We are there described as oppressed with the despotism of Russia and Turkey, the bigotry and intolerance of Italy; the venality and corruption of Spain, the extravagance of England, the petty tyranny and oppression of Germany, united with the complicated evils of a French directory. From these dark and gloomy pictures, we were called upon, to look forward to the happy prospects of a change in administration, when intolerance and oppression should be banished from the land when every groan should be hushed, every tear wiped away, and nought but the song of harmony and contentment should be heard in the land.
Suppose the description of our former situation, though contradicted by every surrounding object, be correct, let us ask, are the evils under which we formerly groaned removed? Has one, of the numerous predictions of the friends of the present administration been fulfilled? We believe we may confidently assert, that they have not. Have the wounds formerly inflicted on the constitution been healed, and its blood stained pages purified? They have, on the contrary, been made the pretext of deeper wounds, and stains of a deeper dye. Have our rights and liberties been secured by new barriers? They have rather become more exposed to internal and external violence. Has the administration of justice been rendered more pure and the judges made more independent? So far from it, that the present rulers have sought, thro' the bowels of the constitution, the destruction of this security of our rights, this palladium of our safety. Has party spirit and intolerance ceased, or been banished from our councils? To answer this question, we need but refer to the numerous acts which have disgraced the executive and dishonored our country. Have the comforts of the poor been encreased, and their taxes lessened? Ought not these boasters, these self-named friends of the poor to blush at this question? When the establishment of peace, enabled the government to reduce the army and navy, and decrease some of the taxes raised for their support, was it the necessaries of the poor, the hard earnings of labor, that claimed the first attention? Do the poor ride in carriages? Do the poor use refined sugars? Do the poor use stamps? Yet these are the taxes that have been repealed, and others on articles of necessity preferred.
If we take a more extended view of the two administrations, we shall find additional causes of praise for the conduct of the former, and censure of the present.
When the federalists first came into office they found the country exhibiting every mark of poverty and distress. The traces of those ravages of the revolutionary war were still visible. They found party spirit dividing the councils, and paralyzing the exertions of the government; they found commerce languishing, money scarce, public and private credit almost ruined—The moment the present federal government was organized and got into operation, its springs, touched by the great characters who then presided, gave force and elasticity to every operation.—People saw with astonishment, the sudden revival of confidence, credit, commerce, and industry.—The merchant beheld with pleasure our forsaken harbors soon crowded with vessels; the farmer rejoiced in the rising price, and ready sale of his land and
produce; the mechanic shared the benefit by the increased demand of his labor; thus all classes of citizens, soon felt the vivifying effects of the new and wise arrangements.
A few examples will be sufficient to shew the astonishing effect the federal government had on the country.
The American tonnage employed in the year 1790 was
In 1799 354,766
The foreign tonnage for the year 1790 was
In 1799 251,019
So that the American tonnage, in the time had nearly doubled, and the foreign tonnage in the same time had decreased less than one half, and the year before it nearly one third, being then but 88,566.
The proportion of foreign tonnage, to the whole amount of tonnage, employed in the foreign trade of the United States, for the three years, 1790 to 1792 inclusive, was as 39.4 to 100 for the six years 1793 to 1798 as 13.6 to 100 being a decrease of two thirds.
The revenue of the U. States arising from duties on merchandise & tonnage in the year 1790, was
In 1799 it amounted to
Being an increase of
The whole range of history does not afford such an astonishing increase, in trade, and revenue. Does this argue negligence, corruptness, or enmity to the country?
Can any one view this rapid, this astonishing increase in wealth and resources, and not feel grateful for the abilities and exertions of those who planned and executed the measures which led to them?
We have likewise been conducted with safety, through a most trying and critical period; we have been preserved by wisdom and firmness, from the threatened calamity of two wars; and the federalists have gone out of office leaving the country in the enjoyment of peace and prosperity, possessing a full treasury and flourishing revenue. Stronger proofs cannot be given of the prudence and wisdom of any administration.
Let us now see what is to be contrasted to these. Let us see, if, out of the various and multiplied charges of misconduct and delinquency—of the magnificent promises of reformation, of prosperity and happiness, they have proven the former, or realized the latter. The merits they plead are very different from those you have been considering. You are presented with a violated constitution, a prostrate judiciary, a diminished revenue—for the five month's labor of a republican congress.
It is unnecessary to enter into a detailed account of these acts at present; they have already been presented to you consideration—ponder them well in your minds—view their effects and consequences on your prosperity and security—compare them with the acts of the last administration, and see which are best calculated to secure your rights & increase your happiness.
During an administration of twelve years, which commenced under great difficulties and embarrassments—which had numerous obstacles to encounter in its career, arising from the European war—which had to conciliate two powerful, rival and jealous nations—which had to travel an unbeaten road, and provide for every new case, every occurring difficulty, without precedent—it is not to be wondered, if in their progress through these new and untried scenes, some errors should have been committed.—The wonder is not, that there should be so many but so few.—Compare them with the short career of the present administration, and the federalists need not fear the result.
Mr. Jefferson and his friends came into office under the most favorable circumstances. Our differences with foreign nations, were adjusted and settled, and the sources of future discontent and animosities were soon after dried up, in a peace with each other.—Our trade and revenue flourishing, and a full treasury, provided to meet future demands.
From the adjustment of our differences and the cessation of hostilities in Europe, the causes of many expenses had ceased; of course the popular talk of eating the burthens of the people, was among their first duties. The experience and wisdom of twelve years left little for them to do, but improve and correct. Under all these advantages, with all these brightening

prospects, it must have been the extreme of ignorance and folly to have given so many causes of alarm and discontent.
Citizens of America, you are called upon to read, reflect and compare. Already have the precipitate and unwise measures of the present rulers, produced a great change in the sentiments of the people.—The dawn of federalism already begins to break in the East; and calls upon us to rouse from our slumbers. The sun will soon rise, to gladden our political hemisphere, and chase away the dark and gloomy night of democracy.
(Wash. Fed.)
The "WHOLE DEBT!"
IN the "National Intelligencer," we find the following remarks: "The proceedings of the Federal Legislature have developed another great feature of the 'republican' system. An act has passed the House of Representatives, 'making provision for the redemption of the WHOLE DEBT of the United States,' &c. The democrats, when out of power, declared their indisposition to every unnecessary or wanton increase of debt, accompanied by a solemn desire, by measures the most effectual, to diminish, and ultimately to extinguish the existing debt. These were their professions. The public are now possessed of their acts; and the most perfect harmony is found to subsist between them."
In the 4th section of this bill for redeeming the WHOLE DEBT of the U. States, we read:
"That the commissioners of the sinking fund be, and they hereby are empowered with the approbation of the President of the United States, as any instalments or part of the principal of the Dutch debt become due, to borrow, on the credit of the United States, either in America or abroad, by a re-loan, or prolongation of the loan heretofore obtained, or by new loan, the sums requisite for the payment of the said instalments or parts of principal: Provided, That the United States shall have a right to reimburse any loan thus made within six years after the date of the same; and that the rate of interest thereupon shall not exceed five per centum per annum, nor the charges thereupon the rate of five per centum on the capital borrowed."
In the 5th section of the bill for paying the WHOLE DEBT, we read again:
"That for the purpose of more effectually securing the reimbursement of the Dutch debt, the commissioners of the sinking fund may, and they hereby are empowered, with the approbation of the President of the United States, to contract, either with the bank of the United States, or with any other public institution, or with individuals, for the payment in Holland, of the whole, or any part of the principal of the said Dutch debt, and of the interest and charges accruing on the same, as the said demands become due, on such terms as the said commissioners shall think most advantageous to the U. States; or to employ either the said bank, or any other public institution, or any individual or individuals, as agent or agents, for the purpose of purchasing bills of exchange, or any other kind of remittances, for the purpose of discharging the interest and principal of said debt, and to allow to such agent or agents a compensation not exceeding one fourth of one per cent. on the remittances thus purchased or procured them, under the direction of the said commissioners."
Once more—in the 6th section of this bill for the redemption of the WHOLE DEBT, we read:
"That the commissioners of the sinking fund be, and they hereby are empowered, with the approbation of the President of the United States, to employ, if they shall deem it necessary, an agent in Europe, for the purpose of transacting any business relative to the discharge of the Dutch debt, and to the loans authorized by this or any other act, for the purpose of discharging the same; and also to allow a compensation, not exceeding three thousand dollars a year, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated."
Now let us note, and bring together a few particulars contained in this bill: In the first place the commissioners of the sinking fund are authorized to re-loan the whole of the Dutch debt, amounting to 9,000,000 of dollars, as fast as the instalments shall become due, for six years each; in the second place the commissioners are empowered to employ an agent in
this country to purchase bills or other remittances for the payment of the Dutch debt, with a commission amounting to 5000 dollars; and in the last place, the commissioners are authorized by the bill to employ an agent in Europe to transact any business relative to the discharge of the Dutch debt, with a salary of 3000 dollars a year. Thus we see in what manner the foreign debt is to be paid, and the harmony between the professions and acts of Democrats. Under the former administration bankers were employed in Holland, instead of an agent at the expence of 3000 dollars a year; and the government transacted its own business, instead of employing contractors at an expence of 5000 dollars a year, at the hazard of losing immense sums which will pass thro' their hands, by their failing or absconding. Can any thing be more hypocritical and false, than the title of the bill, or the remarks of the philosophic Mr. Smith?
Palladium.
CHAPTER OF BLUNDERS.
It seems to be the ill destiny of the present administration to make mistakes, in almost every "essay towards a statement," which they make; and the blunder-mania has infected the same party in the legislature. In the report on the subject of spoliations, it is stated "that according to the 21st article of the treaty of London, of Nov. 19, 1794, every American, who shall hold a commission from the enemies of France, as well as every man of that nation, composing the crew of the ships and vessels, shall, by this fact alone, be declared a pirate, and treated as such, without suffering the party to establish, that the act was the consequence of threats or violence."
First, the language is incorrect. The words that nation are not preceded by any mention of a nation to explain which nation is intended—the word American refers to an individual, not a nation. The words "without suffering," as the sentence is constructed, can refer only to American and seaman, and party refers to the same. The sentence then runs thus, "Every American and every seaman, holding commissions or being on board of a ship belonging to the enemy of France, shall be treated as a pirate, without suffering himself to establish," &c.
These, however, are common mistakes. Unfortunately for the committee which made the report, the 21st article of the treaty of London does not contain these provisions—it contains a provision that the subjects of either party, accepting a foreign commission or fitting out a privateer to act against the other party (Great-Britain or the United States) shall be deemed a pirate. This is a stipulation in all our treaties. But the remainder of the statement, that the party shall not be permitted to prove that he was forced on board of such ship or impressed, is not found in the treaty of London, but in a decree of the French, which declared every American, found on board of British ships of war, to be a pirate, and condemned him to be punished as a pirate, without suffering him to prove that he was impressed. How the committee of the house of representatives could fall into such a blunder, by referring a clause in a French edict, to an article of the treaty of London, is left for wise heads to explain.
In the copy of the census, published by authority, there is at least one material error—the number of males, under 16 years of age, in the state of New-York, is 33,161—the true number is 83,161.—This mistake of 50,000, in one figure, will be charged to the printer—but the heads of departments are responsible to the public for the accuracy of official statements, printed under their own revival at the seat of government.
We all recollect the mistakes and omissions in the president's return of law cases to the two houses of congress. We are not disposed to be captious—but too many errors will not be carried to the account of humanum est errare. A repetition of such egregious blunders will be ultimately charged to the account of gross negligence. Indeed, the world talk loudly of a want of ability in the party at the head of affairs, to conduct the concerns of an extensive country.
N. Y. Com. Adv.
"Truth is powerful and will prevail" says the National Intelligencer.
"Truth is powerful and will prevail" repeats the Washington Federalist.
"Amen, so let it be," reiterates the Alexandria Advertiser.
We congratulate our readers on the auspicious appearances of the New-York elections. The reign of delusion is fast declining. The noisy turbulence of foreign renegadoes may, for a while have drowned the small voice of truth; but we place a firm reliance on the virtue and good sense of our countrymen to triumph over faction and intrigue.
Should the French Government succeed in restoring tranquility in St. Domingo, the trade of the Americans will suffer a great loss, while the merchants of Jamaica will reap great advantages from it. It will unquestionably increase the export trade both of France and Great Britain; but as our settlement is so contiguous, and our ships so numerous, the supplies which are necessary for the colonists, must necessarily find a quicker and better market from Jamaica than from the mother country. Indeed, the most material articles of consumption must, during peace, be derived from Europe in preference to America.
(Lon. Pap.)
Mr. SMITH, Editor of the National Intelligencer.
"The following is copied from the National Intelligencer:
"The reader will also remark, that these insinuations are replied to, and completely refuted by official facts appealed to in reply, and that the executive, in this case, (the Bercou) as in every other, has been shewn to have manifested the most scrupulous adherence to law." This is false, and Mr. SMITH must have known at the time he wrote it, that there was no law, which authorized the repairs of that French Corvette.
Mr. SMITH again: While we hesitate not to bestow our tribute of admiration on the bold and ceaseless efforts of Federalism to misrepresent and distort the measures of the present executive, we take the liberty to preserve some respect for truth, and feel some disposition to transfuse into the public mind a portion of the same reserve."—This seems to be one of those modest effusions of sentiment, for which Mr. SMITH is remarkable; a skulking, canting, hypocritical declaration, which accompanies some palpable misrepresentation.—We take the liberty to preserve some respect for truth! Such is the modest face the philosophic Mr. SMITH assumes, at the moment he is dealing out deceptions and falsehood.
(Palladium.)
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS a Treaty between the United States of America and the Chickasaw nation of Indians, was concluded and signed by the commissioners of both nations fully and respectively authorized for that purpose on the twenty-fourth day of October 1801, and was duly ratified and confirmed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate, on the first day of May ensuing, which treaty is in the words following, to wit:
A TREATY Of reciprocal advantages and mutual convenience between the United States of America and the Chickasaws.
The President of the United States of America, by James Wilkinson brigadier general in the service of the United States, Benjamin Hawkins of North Carolina, and Andrew Pickens of South Carolina, commissioners of the United States, who are vested with full powers and the Mingo, principal men and warriors of the Chickasaw nation, representing the said nation, have agreed to the following articles.
ARTICLE I. The Mingo, principal men and warriors of the Chickasaw nation of Indians, give leave and permission to the President of the United States of America, to lay out, open and make a convenient waggon road through their land between the settlements of Mero District in the state of Tennessee, and those of Natchez in the Mississippi Territory, in such way and manner as he may deem proper; and the same shall be a highway for the citizens of the United States and the Chickasaws. The Chickasaws shall appoint two different men to serve as assistants, guides, or pilots, during the time of laying out and opening the road, under the direction of the officer charged with that duty, who shall have a reasonable compensation for their service: Provided always, that the necessary ferries over the water courses
crossed by the said road shall be held and deemed to be the property of the Chickasaw nation.
Art. II. The commissioners of the United States give to the Mingo of the Chickasaws and the deputation of that nation, goods to the value of seven hundred dollars, to compensate him and them and other attendants for the expence and inconvenience they may have sustained by their respectful and friendly attention to the President of the United States of America, and to the request made to them in his name to permit the opening of the road. And as the persons, towns, villages, lands, hunting grounds, and other rights and property of the Chickasaws, as set forth in the treaties or stipulations heretofore entered into between the contracting parties, more especially in and by a certificate of the President of the United States of America, under the seal of the first of July 1794 are in the peace and under the protection of the United States. The commissioners of the United States do hereby further agree, that the President of the United States of America shall take such measures from time to time, as he may deem proper, to assist the Chickasaws to preserve entire all their rights against the encroachments of unjust neighbours, of which he shall be the judge, and also to preserve and perpetuate friendship and brotherhood between the white people and the Chickasaws.
Art. III. The commissioners of the United States may, if they deem it advisable, proceed immediately to carry the first article into operation, and the treaty shall take effect and be obligatory on the contracting parties as soon as the same shall have been ratified by the President of the United States of America, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States.
IN TESTIMONY whereof we, the plenipotentiaries have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our Seals at Chickasaw Bluffs, the twenty-fourth of October, 1801.
 JAMES WILKINSON, (L. s.)  BENJAMIN HAWKINS, (L. s.)  ANDREW PICKENS, (L. s.)  Chimmimbe X Mingo, (L. s.)  Immuttauhaw, X (L. s.)  Chummaube, X (L. s.)  George X Colbert, (L. s.)  William X M'Gillirey, (L. s.)  Ophiohomuh, X (L. s.)  Olohohopoie, X (L. s.)  Menkemattauhaw, X (L. s.)  Juskkoopoie, X (L. s.)  William Glover, (L. s.)  Thomas Brown, (L. s.)  William Colbert, W. C. (L. s.)  Mockluthopoie, X (L. s.)  Oporeolauhau, (L. s.)  Zefchoolauptau, (L. s.) )
James Underwood. (L. s.) WITNESSES:—Samuel Mitchel Agent to the Chickasaws.
Malcom X Megee, Interpreter to the Chickasaws.
William R. Bootes, capt. of 3d Reg. and aid-de-camp.
J. B. Walnach Lieut. and aid-de-camp.
J. Wilson, Lieut. 3d Reg.
NOW THEREFORE, To the end that the said treaty may be observed with good faith on the part of the United States, I have caused the premises to be made public and I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, faithfully to observe and fulfil the said treaty and every clause and article thereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
DONE at the City of Washington, the fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two; and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America, the twenty-sixth.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
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William Hartshorne Has for Sale at his Mill, or in Alexandria, Plaister of Paris by the ton, or ready ground by the bushel, Indian Meal and Rye Meal, bolted or unbolted, Corn, or any other grain, ground for toll at the mill.
At his store in town, Hay in bundles, Corn by the bushel, Loaf and lump Sugar by the hoghead or barrel, First and second quality James River Tobacco, in kegs, A few very good Mill Spindles, Two good Scale Beams. Three boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass, A few barrels of Tar, James River Coal.
For Sale, A number of valuable Lots in town, A small House on a lot of 28 feet front on Water Street, next door to Major Muncaster's.
Also, for Sale or Rent, A valuable Brick House on King street, now in the tenure of Thomas Cruise.
3d mo- 1. d BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED, By the George and Paul Sieman, via Baltimore—a part of their SPRING GOODS, which they are now opening for sale. They daily expect the remainder of their goods by the Union from London, and the United States from Liverpool.
May 1. d2w eozw 2aw2w I have just received and offer for sale, SACKINGS and OSNABURGS in bales, and FELT HATS in boxes—also, one ton SHEATHING PAPER. W. HODGSON.
April 7. FOR SALE, At Cottom and Stewart's Book Store, Royal street, THE GLOSSER: Satirical Poem—By Giles Julap, of Chotank, Virginia. Price 62 1/2 cents. Also, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH On the Judiciary Bill. April 24. d
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Philadelphia Bar Iron, A few tons just arrived by capt. Hand, and if the subscriber meets with encouragement in the sale, he will endeavor to keep a constant supply of it. He has three boxes of WINDOW GLASS, 10 by 8, And COARSE SALT, fit for the fisheries, to sell. A Lot or two to rent for five years, in the Gut, near the Spring where a tan yard was once begun.
Wm. Hartshorne. 5th mo. 3d. d
Notice. THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed, that BOOKS of SUBSCRIPTION for Shares in the Alleghany Turnpike Road, are opened at the office of Col. Francis Deakins, in George-Town, and at the compting house of Mr. William Hartshorne, in the town of Alexandria, where those inclined to subscribe for shares will please to apply. The acts of the Assemblies of Maryland and Virginia, for incorporating "a Company for establishing a Turnpike Road from the Burnt Mill, about a mile below George's creek, on the Potomack river, to the nearest western navigation," may be seen at either of the abovementioned places. March 4. raw
FOR SALE, At R. and J. Gray's Book Store, King street, THE GLOSSER: A Satirical Poem—by Giles Julap, of Chotank, Virginia. Price 62 1/2 cents. Also, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH On the Judiciary Bill. 25 cents. Clerical Candidates. Price 25 cents. And an Essay on the Mineral qualities of the Sweet Springs of Virginia. By Dr. John Baltzel. Price 25 cents. April 24. d
Just received from Norfolk, and for sale by the subscriber, Fresh Lemons by the box or retail; excellent soft shell'd almonds and oranges; muskadel raisins; double and single Glo'fter cheese, tamarinds, &c. &c. with 700 bushels of Lisbon Salt. ABEL WILLIS. May 4. d
Robert B. Jamesson, Offers for Sale an assortment of Liquors and Groceries, consisting of Fresh Teas, loaf and Muscovado sugars, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Malaga and Teneriffe } Wines, Jamaica, W. Island and N. England } Rum, Cogniac and Barcelona } BRANDY, Holland Gin, Whiskey, Pimento, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Caffia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Short pipes in kegs and boxes, White and brown Soap, Starch, Fig Blue, Race and ground Ginger, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Allum, roll Brittonite and refined Salt Petre, Mustard, Fruits in Brandy, Pickles, Mould Candles, Demijohns assorted, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Currants, Soft shell'd Almonds, Best Albany and common Chocolate, Liper's and Hamilton's Snuff, assorted in kegs and bladders, Green and Batavia Coffee, Spinning Cotton, Sweet Oil in flasks and black bottles, Patent Shot, from No. 9 to BB Spanish Segars in boxes of 500 to 1000, Godfried's first quality, Gunpowder, F and FF, sealed pound papers, and treble Battle in canisters. ALSO, Twenty cases Medoc Claret of a very superior quality, AND A consignment of 30 hhs. J. Noble and Co's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. May 5. eom
A Card. Charles H. Simmons, respectfully begs leave to present his grateful acknowledgments to the Mayor and Commonalty of Alexandria, for their legal sanction and individual support, to his plan for the publication of a Directory, &c. and also to those gentlemen who liberally subscribed thereto. He is, however, under the unpleasant necessity of informing them, that the little encouragement given, in the early stage of the business, being quite inadequate to its completion, independent of any pecuniary compensation to the Editor, he is obliged to relinquish a continuance of the undertaking. May 10. 3teo
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE By Cottom & Stewart, Price Fifty Cents. HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS, For the use of Christians generally, but more particularly adapted to those of the METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH: With the addition of a great number of new Hymns, many of which have never been published before, and others selected from late publications of merit. It is expected this will be found to be a much improved edition of Spiritual Songs, peculiarly calculated for all those who wish to praise the Great Creator of all things, in the language of a renovated heart or true Christian spirit. Alexandria, Columbia, April 30, 1802. 2aw 15thj
R. & J. GRAY Have for Sale, wholesale and retail, at their Book and Stationary Store, in King street, between Royal and Fairfax streets, the following articles, on which a liberal deduction will be made to those who purchase to sell again: Novels, Romances, &c. THE Beggar Girl, a novel in three vols. by Mrs. Bennet; Devalcourt, by do. Girl of the Mountains, a novel in 2 vols. by Mrs. Parsons; St. Leon, or a Tale of the XVIth Century, a novel in 2 vols. by Wm. Godwin, Children of the Abbey, a tale, 4 vols. bound in 2, by Regina Maria Roche, Vicar of Landdown, 2 vols. in one by do. Maid of the Hamlet, 2 vols. in one, by do. Nocturnal Visit, a novel, in 2 vols. by do. Spirit of the Celtic, by William C. Proby, Vagabond, by George Walker, Merchant, by Dr. Moore, The Armenian, or Ghost of St. Leon, a history founded on facts, 2 vols. from the German of Schiller, Charlotte Temple, a Tale of Truth, by Mrs. Rowson, 2 vols. in one, Adventures of Gaudencia di Lucca, the Abbess, a romance by W. H. Ireland, the avowed author of the shakespeare papers, &c. &c. in 3 vols. the Fool of Quality, or the History of Henry Earl of Moreland, in 3 vols. by Mr. Brooke, Royal Captives, a Fragment of Secret History, by Ann Yearsley, a Tale of the Times, a novel by the author of the Gossip's Story, in 2 vols.
Miscellanies. Epitome of the History of Europe from the reign of Charlemagne to the beginning of the reign of George III. 8vo. Beauties of Nature delineated, or Philosophical and Pious Contemplations on the Works of Nature, and the seasons of the Year, selected from Sturm's Reflections; Life and Writings of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Taplin's Farriery, Blossoms of Morality, Sandford and Merton, Constitutions of the United States with the latest amendments, to which are prefixed, the Declaration of Independence and the Federal Constitution with the amendments; Junius's Letters, complete in one vol. with a copious index; Letters of Themistocles, with an appendix, containing a Character of Dr. Franklin, and Remarks on his Life, written by himself; Vocal Medley, a new Collection of fashionable, modern Songs; American Songster; Patriotic Medley; Watts's Psalms and Hymns; Methodist Hymns and spiritual Songs; Newton's Olney Hymns; Common Prayer Books in plain and Morocco binding.
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Stationary. Lead Inkstands with glass holders; Pocket do. Morocco Pocket Books assorted; Playing Cards; red and black Inkpowder; Wafers by the pound or oz. Letter Paper of different qualities: Foolscap writing paper; Quills and Slates, lead and slate Pencils; and a general assortment of Blank Books, consisting of Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Invoice, Waste and Cash Books, Cyphering and Copy Books; Copper plate Copy Lines large and small hand.
Bookbinding. Of every description, executed with neatness and dispatch. Merchants' account books ruled and bound to any pattern at the shortest notice. Wanted, One or two boys of good connection, between 12 and 14 years of age, as apprentices to the bookbinding business. April 20. d NOTICE. On the 15th day of June next, I shall leave this place for Kentucky, and will undertake to transact any business in that state, or in the Territory North West of the River Ohio. I shall reside in the town of Washington, and practice law in the several courts held there, in the superior courts for the said state; and in the superior courts for the said territory, which are held at Cincinnati. After my departure, my father, Cleon Moore, will forward any papers which may be left with him. N. B. I have been employed by several persons who have military claims, to obtain surveys and patents for them, and who have other interests in Lands. As I am well acquainted with surveying I shall be glad to undertake any business of this kind. HENRY MOORE. Alexandria, Columbia, April 30, 1802. 2aw 15thj
PROPOSALS, By G. F. HOPKINS, No. 118, Pearl street, New-York, For publishing by Subscription, In two handsome octavo volumes, THE FEDERALIST ON THE NEW CONSTITUTION. BY PUBLIUS. WRITTEN IN 1788. TO WHICH IS ADDED, PACIFICUS, ON The Proclamation of Neutrality, WRITTEN IN 1793. The whole revised and corrected, with new passages and notes.
THE FEDERALIST was written in a series of numbers, under the signature of Publius, shortly after the promulgation of the Federal Constitution, and addressed to the People of the State of New-York, with the design of enforcing the propriety and necessity of its adoption. It is principally the production of a man, whose name will be held in sacred respect long after the pitiful attempts which have been made to slander his fame shall have sunk into oblivion. Two other gentlemen, of distinguished talents, occasionally contributed some essays, which will be marked in the publication.* All parties seem at length united in professions of regard for the Constitution; if they are sincere, the consideration cannot fail to enhance the value of a work, which, by employing in its favor all the energy of argument, and all the persuasion of eloquence, was eminently useful in promoting its general ratification. Whoever is desirous of being well informed of the principles and provisions of our Government, and the manner in which they have been supported and vindicated, of the objections that were made to the Constitution by its first opponents, and how they were answered, will find these volumes fraught with ample and satisfactory instruction. The study of them must form an essential part of the education of the American statesman. Politicians, indeed, of every country, will here discover materials in the science of Government well worthy of their attention; a science, of all others, the most interesting to mankind, as it most deeply concerns human happiness. The Federalist contains principles that may be remembered and studied with advantage by all classes of men in other countries than our own, and in other ages than that in which we live. The People of America alone have afforded the example of a pure Representative Republic. In this work it will appear, that the principles of this form of Government have been well understood, and thoroughly developed, and should, unfortunately, the experiment which we have made, hereafter fail, it will be in vain to attempt the renewal of similar systems, as no rational hope can be entertained, that more correct notions on this subject will prevail than are here exhibited.
To preserve these papers, therefore, which have so much intrinsic merit, and such lasting utility, in a dress suitable to their character, is the inducement to their re-publication. PACIFICUS is from the pen of the same enlightened statesman who was the chief author of the Federalist. These Essays were written in defence of the first leading step which our Government took to preserve that Neutrality which it continued to maintain during the late Transatlantic conflict; a conflict which has annihilated the minor powers of Europe, and shaken the civilized world. Now that the storm has passed over, and the angry and tumultuous passions which at that time agitated our country, have in some measure subsided, these papers will be read with profit and pleasure by the intelligent man of every party. Candor will probably wonder, that any should have doubted of the fitness of the measure which this writer has so ably advocated, and which experience has so forcibly proved to have been the best adapted to the interests of the country. To give to these latter Essays a form which shall outlive the fleeting impressions of a newspaper, they are incorporated in these volumes—Publius and Pacificus will serve to keep in just remembrance two very important events in the history of our country. * The first gentleman here alluded to is General Hamilton—the other two, Mr. Madison and Mr. Jay.
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