Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-09 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1804.
[No. 902.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bds.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.
Sugar in hds. tierces and bds.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles }
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerseymeres, Duffs,
Plains and Kerseys,
Negro Cottons, Serget,
Elasticks, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russells,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslins and Mullin Hand'is,
India Muslins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARTELLER.
January 31.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on the south side of King Street, adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
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,
Queens Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are
Broad Cloths,
Cassimeres,
Kerseymeres,
Coatings,
Halfthicks,
Fearnought,
Blankets,
Planes,
Negro Cottons,
Worsted and other
Stockings,
Irish Linens,
Calicoes,
Threads,
Chintzes,
Bedticks,
Osnaburgs,
Sewing Silks,
Sewing Silks,
Mullin and Mullin
Handkerchiefs,
India Cottons, &c
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
January 31.
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale,
24 hds. } New England Rum,
56 bds. }
75 tons Plaster Paris.
And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of
GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaster.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when pur-
chasing, to look at this plaster, as they certainly
will be able to please themselves as to quality.
It is very convenient to a water carriage, and
may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9. d
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent.
this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date.
By Order.
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Jan. 2. (13) d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received, A large supply of superior Eagle, Henry the
and Merry Andrew
PLAYING CARDS,
and a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality.
Nov. 9. d
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
For Charter or Sale, THE SHIP PRESIDENT,
About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer.
For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately.
About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK.
Wm. HODGSON.
Dec. 20.
For New-York, The Schooner BETSEY,
T. BERRY Master,
Now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf, will sail as soon as the weather permits. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M c Clean.
Jan. 16. d
PATENT RIGHT,
FOR painting rooms, ornamenting ceilings, borders, &c. to represent paper hangings. The subscribers having purchased the patent from Jno. Selby, the original inventor, for the District of Columbia, the states of Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, the province of Louisiana and New Orleans, will dispose of the same for such place or places within the above limits as may be agreed on. The model may be seen and terms made known applying to
Messrs. Richard Ryland,
William Byrne,
Stucco Plasterers, Capitol Hill.
City of Washington, Feb. 7. co3t
N. B. Those desirous of blending economy with utility and elegance, will find their account in this invention. Letters post paid and addressed as above will be attended to.
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HARTSHORNE,
AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes,
Coarse Salt,
Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms,
Ready made Bags,
Bar Iron,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,
Indian Meal, Rye Meal,
Shorts and Bran,
Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels,
Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let—with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 12th mo. 20th. co4f
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets,
9 bales India cottons
One case bandanna handkerchiefs,
China, Longee and Puhcat do.
30 pieces Black Satin,
2 cases fur hats,
Table and tea sets china,
Barrels East India Sugar,
Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap,
Country gin, Malaga wine,
Red sea leather, and about 3 tons first quality
Russia cordage, well-assorted, which will be sold cheap.
R A N A W A Y
From the subscriber on the 15th January last, a negro man by the name of SAM, aged 42 years, bad countenance, and has on the left side of his face from the corner of his mouth under his jaw, a large streak of grey hairs, five feet ten inches high—his cloathing is a brown round-about jacket and trowsers. Also Sucky his wife, about 37 or 38 years of age her cloathing unknown—they are supposed to be harbored about Alexandria.
Whoever will take up or secure the above negroes, so that I get them again, shall receive Twenty Dollars for the two, or Ten Dollars for either.
Henry Tolbert,
Rose Hill.
P. S. All masters of vessels and other persons are forewarned from harbouring or employing said Negroes.
Feb. 1. law3t
NOTICE.
The Circuit Court of the District of Columbia having at the November term holden in the county of Alexandria, Ordered and Decreed, in the suite of Wyllie, Langly and others, complainants against Robert Alexander, his Trustees and other defendants depending on the Chancery side of the said court, that the subscriber make up, adjust, settle and report to the said court the accounts and claims of the said plaintiffs, stated in their bill; and of other judgment creditors of the said Robert Alexander, anterior to the deed of trust, mentioned in the said bill, which deed bears date the 26th day of December 1799.
The several persons coming under the decretal order made in the aforesaid suit, are hereby informed, that I will attend at my house in the town of Alexandria, on Monday the 12th day of March next, to carry into effect the said order, at which time and place the several parties interested are requested to attend with the necessary documents, to enable me to execute the order. James Keith. co12thM
Feb. 7.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place. R. T. HOOE, & Co. Dec. 2. d
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Picture Frames made and REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner, And NAMES done on GLASS. S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of The Battle of the Nile, in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30. d5m
The Freeholders and Housekeepers of the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the Court House, in the Council Chamber, on the 14th day of February, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing "twelve fit and able men, being freeholders," to represent the Corporation, as May Aldermen and Common Councilmen for the present year.
Geo. Drinker, Collector. Jan. d4w
Those citizens who are in arrears for Corporation Taxes, are hereby requested to pay up the same or the Collector will be under the disagreeable necessity of proceeding against them as the law directs.
STOUGHTON'S
GENUINE BITTERS,
Faithfully prepared at the original ware house London.
TO make any observations here, upon the superior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years.
Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now, for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half.
Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance in the price, or bartered for country produce, on application to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, booksellers, Alexandria.
Sold also, (Retail)
By Rapine, Conrad and Co. booksellers, Capitol Hill, Washington; John March, bookseller, George Town; Tildsey Graham, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Fredericksburg. Nov. 5. 3m1aw
Just received and for Sale,
Sweet Cyder by the barrel, Apples do. N. England Rum do. Candles by the box, Pork by the barrel, 2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges, Limes, Lemons, Green Grapes by the jar or pound, Codfish for family use, 600 bushels R. I. Potatoes, And a general assortment of Groceries. A. WILLIS. Jan. 12. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia, Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half gr. do. 20 gr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons, which will begin landing this day at our wharf. J. and T. Vowell. Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS,
Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Mulcovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Raven-duck, &c. &c. Jan. 20. d
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents.)
A Refutation of the Charges
Made by a writer under the signature of "Veritas," against the character of GABRIEL JONES: The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes, Member of the Council of State. In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted. Jan. 3. d
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor. By James Muir, D. D. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1. d
P. NOWLAND
Has an elegant assortment of Patent Lamps, Ladies and Gentlemens Mahogany and Japanned Dressing Cases, with a great variety of articles in the Perfumery Line. Jan. 27. co2w

Public Sale.
Will be added to Friday's sales, 1 Trunk of fine Irish Linens, Calicoes and Chintzes, &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
February 8.
The Subscriber
Has removed his VENDUE-STORE from the corner of King and Union streets, to the store adjoining Messrs Henry K. May, & Co. on the South side of King street.
THOMAS PATTEN.
January 30.
d
MRS. CAMPBELL,
Late of Dumfries,
Intends if sufficient encouragement offers, to make Alexandria her permanent residence, to teach young Ladies to perform on the Piano Forte .
She will this week be provided with a Piano Forte, and can give lessons at her room, or wait on young ladies at their dwellings.
Terms of Tuition may be known by applying at the house of Mr. Thomas Moore, King street, between Washington and Columbus streets.
Feb. 8.
d3t
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superline and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
 A quantity of Rose Blankets,  Twilled do.  Ticklingburg, and German Osnaburgs,  Bedticking and Apron Checks,  Cotton Hosiery,  Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys,  Bombazetts and Wildbores,  Calicoes and Irish Linens,  Striped Jerseys and Cassimeres,  Corded Dimities and Flannels,  Twilled Coatings and Hairsheets,  200 pieces English Canvas,  200 reams writing Paper,  50 do. wrapping do. 
 1 trunk coloured Twists and Sewing Silks,  1 do. Umbrellas,  2 casks Sein Twine,  2 do. Fig Blue,  2 do. Rose Brimstone,  100 kegs White Lead,  6 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards,  10 hds. brown Sugar,  2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 
And a quantity of PLASTER OF PARIS.
Feb. 3.
d
This Day is published, By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, Booksellers and Stationers, King street,
THE New American Clerk's Magazine, AND YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION:
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agreement, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases, Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assignments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Covenants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
Price 1 dollar—bound and lettered.
R. and J. GRAY have lately received a few copies of the Revised Code of Virginia Laws
Feb. 3.
d
A Cheap Bargain.
TO BE SOLD,
A THREE story new BRICK HOUSE, Prince Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets on the south side thereof, second door from Messrs Hewes and Millers store, and next adjoining Mrs. Bell's. The house is in an unfinished state, but the doors, sashes and architraves, &c. are all made and at a small expence may be completed, it is unnecessary to give any further explanation, as any person inclining to purchase will naturally view the premises. The key is in possession of Capt. C. McKnight. The payments will be made easy. Application to be made to the subscriber in the City of Washington, or Dr. Thos. Triplett, Alexandria. It not sold at private sale, it will be sold at public vendue on the First of March next.
Clotworthy Stephenson.
Feb. 6.
dis
For Sale,
A likely, healthy, young, Negro Wench. Enquire of the Printer.
Feb. 1.
d
THE NEWSPAPER.
BY W. COWPER.
HARK! 'tis the twanging horn! o'er yonder bridge, That with its wearisome but needful length Bespreads the wintry flood, in which the moon Sees her unwrinkled face reflected bright; He comes, the herald of a noisy world, With spatter'd boots, strapp'd waist and frozen locks, News from all nations lumb'ring at his back. True to his charge, the close pack'd load behind, Yet careless what he brings, his one concern Is to conduct it to the defin'd inn; And having dropt th' expected bag—pafs on. He whistles as he goes, light hearted wretch, Cold and yet cheerful; messenger of grief Perhaps to thousands, and of joy to some; To him indifferent whether grief or joy, Houses in ashes, and the fall of stocks, Births, deaths, and marriages, epiftes wet With tears that trickled down the writer's cheek, Fast as the periods from his fluent quill, Or charg'd with am'rous sighs of absent swains, Or nymphs responsive, equally affe ct His horse and him, unconscious of them all. But oh! th' important budget! usher'd in With such heart shaking music, who can say What are its tidings? Have our troops awak'd Or do they still, as if with opium dugg'd, Snore to the murmurs of th' Atlantic wave? Is India free? and does she wear her plum'd And jewell'd turban with a smile of peace, Or do we grind her still? The grand debate, The popular harangue, the tart reply: The logic, and the wisdom, and the wit, And the loud laugh—I long to know them all; I burn to set th' imprisond wranglers free, And give them voice and utterance once again.
Now for the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the fota round, And while the bubbling and loud hissing urn, Throws up a steady column, and the cups, That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful ev'ning in. Not such his ev'ning who, with shining face, Sweats in the crowded theatre, and squeez'd, And bor'd with elbow points thro' both his sides, Outscolds the ranting actor on the stage; Nor his, who patient stands till his feet throb, And his head thumps, to feed upon the breath Of patriots bursting with heroic rage; Or placemen, all tranquility and smiles. This folio of four pages, happy work! Which not ev'n critics criticise, that holds Inquisitive attention while I read, Fast bound in chains of silence, which the fair, Who eloquent themselves, yet fear to break— What is it but a map of busy life, Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns? Here runs the mountainous and craggy ridge That tempts ambition. On the summit, see, The seals of office glitter in his eyes; He climbs, he pants, he grasps them. At his heels, Close at his heels, a demagogue ascends, And with a dextrous jerk soon twills him down, And wins them—but to lose them in his turn. Here rills of oily eloquence in soft Meanders lubricate the course they take; The modest speaker is asham'd and griev'd To engross a moment's notice; and yet begs, Begg a propitious ear for his poor thoughts, How trivial all that he conceives. Sweet bashfulness! it claims at least this praise, The dearth of information and good sense, That it foretells us, always comes to pass. Cataracts of declamation thunder here: There Forests of no meaning spread the page In which all comprehension wanders lost: While fields of pleasantries amuse us there, With merry discounts on a nation's woes, The rest appears a wilderness of a strange But gay confusion—roses for the checks And lilies for the brows of faded age, Teeth for the toothless, ringlets for the bald, Heav'n, earth and ocean plunder'd of their sweets Nectareous essences, Olympian dews, Sermons and city feasts, and fav'rite airs, Athereal Katterfelto, with his hair on end At his own wonders, wou'd ring for his bread.
'Tis pleasant thro' the loop holes of retreat To peep at such a world; to see the stir Of the great Babel, and not feel the crowd; To hear the roar she sends thro' all her gates At a state distance, where the dying sound Falls a soft murmur on th' uninjur'd ear. Thus sitting, and surveying thus at ease The globe and its concerns, I seem advanc'd To some secure and more than mortal height, That lib'rates and exempts me from them all. It turns submitted to my view, turns round With all its generations: I behold The tumult, and am still. The sound of war Has lost its terrors e'er it reaches me; Grieves, but alarms me not. I mourn the pride
And av'rice that make man a wolf to man; Hear the faint echo of those brazen throats By which he speaks the language of his heart. And sigh, but never tremble at the sound. He travels and expatiates; as the bee From flow'r to flow'r, so he from land to land; The manners, customs, policy of all Pay contribution to the store he gleans; He sucks intelligence in every clime, And spreads the honey of his deep research At his return a rich repast for me. He travels, and I too. I tread his deck, Ascend his topmast, thro' his peering eyes
Discover countries, with a kindred heart Suffer his woes, and share in his escapes; While fancy like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday November 21.
Debate on the passage of the Bill, fixing the Salaries of the Officers of Government.
CONCLUDED.
Mr. J. Randolph. I am sensible, with every gentleman who has spoken on this subject that it is one, on which every member has made up his mind. But as gentlemen have in discussing it, gone into other questions, and have misrepresented what has fallen from the friends of the bill, I must beg the attention of the House for a few minutes.
The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Goddard) has stated—and I hope the chair, and not the gentleman will correct me in case I misrepresent what has fallen from him—for I am permitted to say that the manner in which you, sir, have uniformly executed its duties give an ample pledge that I shall be corrected if I do misrepresent him—the gentleman has stated that the amendment, introduced into the bill, is contradicted by fact. The first section of the bill is in these words:
"That from and after the end of the present year, the following annual compensations and no other, be, and they are hereby granted to the officers herein enumerated, respectively, that is to say, &c."
The whole question then is whether the same salaries are established by this bill as were established by that act. The act has been repeatedly read, or I should call on the clerk to read it now to prove that the compensations allowed by it are precisely those of the bill under consideration. But, says the gentleman, these salaries were not established by that act, because it was limited to a term of years. The gentleman may give the word "established," any meaning he pleases; but it is not for him to make this House give it a meaning which they are persuaded it does not bear. Let me ask him if the phrase "established for two years," may not be used with strict propriety? Has he never heard of temporary and permanent establishments—of war and peace establishments—and is there not an almost annual fluctuation in their extent and amount? I desire then to know whether it becomes him, under these circumstances, to declare that the amendment adopted by this house (to use his own words) purports that to be a fact which is not a fact.
The same gentleman has undertaken to shew that in the observations which I offered on Friday on this subject, I endeavored to prove that abuses existed in other departments, and that those abuses ought to sanctify these. On this occasion, I beg leave to call the attention of the House to the fact, and I have no hesitation to say that the fact is not so: If I did say what the gentleman represents, I beg the correction of the chair. I stated that in the treasury department, the expences were equal to 70,000 dollars, and that of this sum the salaries did not amount to 30,000 dollars. That if it was the object of the House to effect a reform, they ought to take up the departments themselves, and not to strike barely at the salary of the principals. I repeat it, if gentlemen mean reform, let them reform the department itself. But let us not gain less than ten thousand dollars, by only striking at the salaries of a few officers, whose responsibility and capacity entitle them to superior compensation. I did state, not that these departments, but those of the military and marine were the great sinks of the treasure of every nation. What does the gentleman make me say? Why that our own departments of the military and marine are great sinks. Sir, I stated no such thing; I believe no such thing. By making particular a general assertion my meaning has been totally perverted. I can scarcely conceive how any military or naval force can be maintained for less cost than our own. Although I am ready to repeat that such establishments are the sinks of national treasure. The assertion is sustained by the expence which we pay even for our small army and navy.
I will again call the attention of the House to the estimates laid on our tables. The expences of the department of state, exclusive of those of foreign intercourse; amount to 22,000 dollars. The gentleman is for striking at a single salary. I am unwilling to do this. I am for going through
the whole department if any reduction is commenced. In the treasury department the expences are 70,000 dollars. Pursue the ideas of some gentlemen, and there will be a saving in the salary of the secretary of 1,500 dollars, of the comptroller 850 dollars, of the treasurer 600, of the auditor 600, of the register 400, something less than 4,000 dollars; and that is all. In the war department the expences amount to 23,000 dollars. If the salaries of the secretary and accountant are reduced as is proposed, there would be a retrenchment of 1,900 dollars, and this would be the amount of the saving. But the gentlemen have not ventured to propose the general reduction of the war establishment which costs the nation (even now) the annual sum of 563,000 dollars. A saving to the same amount, would, by a like reduction, be made in the navy department, whose expenses, under the most economical arrangements which have been made under this government, amount at present to 650,000 dollars, which have exceeded heretofore one million of dollars, and in times not very remote several millions. I find the expences of the judiciary estimated at 98,000 dollars, and a saving is proposed to be made by retrenching 600 dollars from the salary of a single officer, the attorney general. I have no desire to diminish the salaries of any officer in this department, in which there appears to me to be an economical disbursement of the public money. When I speak, however, of the economy of the department, I mean not to refer to that portion of expenditure which is made in the district wherein we are now deliberating; for I find that the estimate "for defraying the expences of the supreme, circuit and district courts of the United States, including the District of Columbia, also for jurors and witnesses in aid of the funds arising from fines, forfeitures and penalties incurred in the year 1801 and proceeding years, and likewise for defraying the expences of prosecution for offences against the United States and for the safe keeping of prisoners," amounts to 40,000 dollars.
I did on Friday express myself, that if gentlemen were seriously bent on retrenchment, they ought to take up the departments generally; particularly the marine and military; and after reforming them, take up the civil list; thus reviewing the expences of a whole department, and not striking at the salary of individual officers. I did say that to make a saving of not quite 10,000 dollars, in this way out of an expenditure of millions, was to bring a mere pepper corn into the exchequer. The term was used on a most memorable occasion, and by an ever to be venerated man. It was used by Lord Chatham on the project to tax this country. It was then declared by that illustrious statesman, that all the revenue which could be wrung from this country could be but a poor equivalent compared with the services we had rendered, and should render Great Britain as allies, as customers and as friends, and the miserable financier was denounced who would bring a pepper corn into the exchequer at the expence of millions to the nation. And I now say that the saving of 10,000 dollars out of the salaries of officers, who ought to be the ables now in the world, on whose talents and virtue depend the peace and welfare of the country, and the honest expenditure of millions, would be to bring a pepper corn into the exchequer.
The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Goddard) in the course of his observation has expressed a hope that the advice which my learned friend from New York (Dr. Mitchell) had given to our House would be taken by his clients.
If I could arrogate to myself the right of giving advice to any member of this house, I would recommend to their patron one rule, a rigid adherence to which will always keep up the appearance of saying something on a subject. Whenever you are unable to answer your adversary, always answer yourself. Having only yourself to answer, you ensure one important point, the being equal to a reply.
This remark applies with peculiar force to the statement which has been made of what has fallen from my friend from Massachusetts (Dr. Eustis) not one of whose arguments the gentleman has answered, though he has misrepresented them all. Mr. Randolph concluded by observing that he wished a mode could be devised of bringing members back to the subject under consideration, and by which also a gross misrepresentation would receive a proper correction.
The Question was then taken by Yeas and Nays, on the passage of the bill—Yeas 76—Nays 35.
Wanted to Hire,
A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer. December 27.
For Sale,
Ten acres of LAND in Fee Simple, on the hill near Col. Peyton's—also a small house and lot on Washington street, between King and Prince streets.
THO'S PATTEN.
January 2, 1804.

Late Foreign Intelligence.
HAMBURGH, November 4.
Our city has been for these two last days in great confusion and embarrassment, from which it is not likely that it will be able to extricate itself without considerable sacrifices. What has been long foreseen and foretold by all who have paid any attention to political matters, is at length come to pass. The French have entirely stripped themselves of every thing that it was possible for Hanover to get at, and having certainly set out upon the principle of maintaining the army of Hanover at the expence of other people, no matter of whom, finding now that no more is to be got in that quarter, have applied to the Hanse Towns, being the nearest, the weakest, & most able to furnish them with money. They have accordingly, made a formal demand of a very large sum (as it is said, of four millions of dols.) in the shape of a loan, for which they offer to mortgage the Duchy of Lauenburg. The French minister, citizen Reinhardt, has also presented a long inculpatory memoir to the Senate, wherein he complains, that people are here employed to recruit for England, and has named several persons as being engaged in this recruiting; that a ship on board of which some hundred persons are going as settlers to America, is really destined for England, and that the said settlers are English recruits, and many other complaints of a similar nature, and equally founded in justice and truth. Last night the Senate was assembled, and again this morning, as were also the Aldermen and Council of 60; but nothing was decided, and therefore nothing can be positively known, the Senators, &c. being bound to disclose no part of the deliberations, till after a decision has taken place. All that is known is, that the proposals abovementioned were deliberated on, and, as is generally believed, rejected provisionally. To-morrow is a general meeting of the citizens, when it is to be decided what is to be done. It is most probable that the city will be forced to comply rather than expose itself to be put under military execution. Gen. Berthier, who has been here upon business for these few days past, was upon Change the day before yesterday, and endeavored to persuade the merchants to come into this measure. They represented to him that it was not possible, in the present state of things, for them to agree to such a step; that he knew, as well as they could tell him, that their trade was at a total stand, &c. To all this, it seems he could find no better answer than to say—“If fait faire quelque chose pour la Grande Nation.”
The English minister, Sir George Rumbold, is said to have advised the rejection of the proposal. In the mean time, a thousand reports, all equally false are spread and devoted with an avidity which is astonishing even to an Englishman. Now we are told, that 10,000 French troops are on their march, and will be here the day after to-morrow; that the French have seized a large number of waggons coming from Lubeck with English goods and many other news of this nature. Some think we shall have a Prussian garrison or a Danish one, to protect us; but considering the conduct of all parties at this time, it does not seem probable that Prussia, in particular, having delayed its interference so long, should now come forward, when perhaps it is too late. It is here pretty generally believed, that Russia will soon declare war against France; but here again the same fatal, which has accompanied till this time all the measures of the continent, extends its destructive influence.
In a short time all the ports of Russia will be shut up by the ice, and the fleet, consequently rendered useless. In the mean time, whether Russia declares war or not, it is very generally apprehended, and that upon very good grounds, that as soon as the Russian fleets actually are blockaded up, the French will without delay, occupy all the ports of the Baltic sea, at least those of Mecklenburg and Holstein; the inhabitants of both which countries are by no means easy under their present prospects.
The news from Hanover is indeed of a nature not very tranquilizing for those who see themselves exposed to share the same fate—Besides the robberies and exactions on a grand scale, the profits of which mostly go to enrich Generals, commissaries, &c. of the great nation (the Commissary General Michaud, has amassed already upwards of 2,000,000 livers,) the inhabitants are exposed to a thousand vexations, which are never heard of except individually & by chance; for example several French officers have married young men in Hanover, who have since discovered that the new husbands have wives and children in France.
A few days ago, a party of 100 French soldiers suddenly surrounded a house, where a company was dancing, to celebrate a wedding or some other festival, and some of them entering the assembly room, went up to a Hanoverian Officer, who was dancing, and without saying the why or the wherefore, put a pistol to his head, and blew out his brains, because, as they said afterwards, they believed that he was employed to recruit for England; an accusation, which, it seems, was totally groundless. Under a similar pretext of looking for English recruiting officers, they lately came to a public house on the territory of Hamburg, where, not finding the master and mistress, and it being denied by the son that any such persons were there, they,
without more ado, shot him dead on the spot.
LONDON, Nov. 25—26.
On the subject of the threatened invasion we are still without any thing new to offer our readers. The public mind continues to be distracted with the same variety of conjectural speculation and the same want of real information as heretofore. The time now draws very near which the politicians of this country have long fixed on for the great attempt and if some of them are to be relied on we shall soon be relieved from all further suspense. The latter end of Nov. or the beginning of Dec. has often been said to be the period, beyond which the first Consul is determined not to defer the sailing of the expedition. Indeed the weather is now as favorable as he can reasonably expect. Our fleets are blown off the French coast, the nights are long and dark, and the same wind which compels our ships to leave the enemy's shores will blow his armament to ours. The long wished for opportunity is at length arrived and we soon shall see what great events it is destined to produce.
CHARLESTON, January 25.
“Squally appearances.”
Captain Bunke, in the ship Romulus, arrived here last evening in 17 days from Jamaica. Two days before he sailed, the British frigate Æolus , brought into Port Royal a Spanish sloop or war, from Corunna bound to Vera Cruz, was despatched from the Spanish government, who had orders not to be brought to any occasion—in consequence, an engagement took place between them, off the south side of Jamaica, in which the captain of the Spanish ship and about twenty of his men were killed—the ship much damaged in her spars, and rigging.
Captain Bunke in going through the Mona Passage on the 28th ult. was brought to by a Brigad boat manned by about 40 men, of various colours, who robbed him of 600 dollars in cash, and about 200 dollars in stores, rigging, clothing &c. and they ransacked the ship in every part.
NORFOLK, Feb. 4.
Arrived the schr. Stork, Bradbury, from Newburyport. The sloop Westport, Laurence from New York. The brig Lydia Nead, Bradford from Boston. The schr. Charming Mary, Potter, from Leith. The schr. William Davis, Finney from Plymouth. The brig Almira, Ward, 32 days from Turk's Island. The brig Hiram, Cranston 23 days from Barbadoes.
The schr. Sukey and Polly, Wheeler, from St. Jago de Cuba. By a passenger in the above vessel we are favored with the following list of American vessels taken and carried into St. Jago de Cuba:—brig Rose Wing, Philadelphia; schr Ann, Hamilton, Baltimore; brig Friendship, Smith, Charleston; brig Neptune, Mason Baltimore; schr Charlotte, —, New York.
Arrived, the schooner Dawyer, Barclay, from Guadalupe. Arrived the brig Mary, Clark, from St. Vincent.
Arrived in Hampton Roads, the brig Charlotte Davidson, from Jacquemel, bound to Baltimore—Left there the following American vessels:—Brig Spartan, Cruzel, of and for Baltimore, loaded; schr Nancy, Lewis, of Boston for Baltimore, to sail in four days; schooner Montserrat, Beitle, of and for Baltimore, waiting for a cargo, expected to sail in 6 weeks; schooner Hannah, Mills, do to sail in three weeks; schr Fly, Norris, of and for Philadelphia, to sail in three weeks—brig Sally, Barbanks, of New York, uncertain; ship Live Oak, Thomas, do brig —, Butler, Charleston; brig Betsey, Roper, Salem. Arrived, the British brig Commerce, Harriot, from St. Vincent. The ship Virginia, Dixon from New York to London, put into Hampton Roads in distress.
Sail Making.
THOMAS SANFORD takes this method of informing the public, that he has commenced the Sail Making business in the Loft over the store of Benjamin Shreve, jun. at the corner of Prince and Union streets, where he hopes from his attention to business, and his exertions to please, to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. Feb. 4. d
Taxes.
THOSE Citizens who have not paid their Corporation Taxes, are hereby warned to pay up the same on or before the eleventh day of this month; otherwise their names will be published in the public accounts as defaulters, and their goods be subject to distress and sale, as the law directs.
Geo. Drinker, Collector. Feb. 7. d
PLAISTER OF PARIS
by the bushel or ton, for sale By Wm. Hartshorne. 1st. Mo. 16.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
Mr. Snowden,
We find in your paper and the Expositor a list of names have been published, of those persons proper to compose the next Council, but as we suppose the publishers merely jesting on the subject, and as the Election is near at hand you will please publish the subjoined list which it is our real intention to support.
THE SOVEREIGNS.
Jacob Hoffman, George Taylor, Edmund J. Lee, Archibald M c Lean, Robert Young, Thomas Irwin, Jonah Thompson, Aaron Hewes, Elisha C. Dick, Charles Lee, John Dundas, Abram Faw.
Mr. Snowden,
A list of gentlemen proposed for Council men in the Expositor of yesterday, induced me to think a little on the subject myself, the result was a selection of my own, of such gentlemen as I conceive better acquainted with the nature of the business which they will be called to perform if elected, than those proposed by “Voter”—their capability or their respectability cannot be questioned, when it is known the most of them have been selected by the President of the United States, to fill offices of much greater importance than that of a Council man. I annex the list which I have made, and request you will give it a place in your paper.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Francis Peyton, Henry Rose, Ambrose White, Amos Alexander, John Cohagen, John Turner, James Grimes, Patrick Burnes, James M c Guire, Robert Brocket, Alexander Veitch, Leonard Cook.
Arrived at Boston on the 28th ult. the ship Bath, capt. Thrasher, from Liverpool, who brings London papers to the 28th, and Liverpool to the 20th November.
We (say the Editors) are somewhat disappointed in the importance of their contents, for though many days latter than our precedent accounts from Europe, they furnish nothing of sufficient interest to gratify the curiosity of the public mind, at this critical juncture of European affairs. The following remarks from a paper of the 27th Nov. afford some information on the subject of the long boasted of Invasion of Great Britain:—
“It was reported that the late tempestuous weather had compelled our fleet to abandon the blockade of Brest; this report we are happy to contradict. Our ships are still off that port, and there is no fear that the enemy will elude their vigilance.
“The invasion seems now to have assumed another character. The French have revived their confidence in their ships of war, and it is generally believed that they are laden with troops to be employed in the invasion. As yet a common centre for the gun-boats is certainly not formed, and the accumulation of this craft in Bologne cannot be considered as formidable. It is very difficult to say any thing new upon this topic; but it may be safely assumed that Ireland is the point which the Brest fleet has in view. The order which has been sent to the several departments in France to discontinue the building of gun-boats is sufficient evidence that the attention of government is now turned to the fleet; at the same time that we know that the camps in the neighborhood of Boulogne are for the most part broken up, and the soldiers have received orders to march for the Western Coast. Two points, therefore, may be clearly ascertained; first, that the gun-boats are intended for the invasion of England, and the fleet a descent on Ireland; secondly, that the hopes of a successful invasion of England are greatly diminished by the late damp thrown upon the building of gun-boats, and that the expectation of reaching Ireland is renewed by the uncommon attentions lately bestowed upon the fleet.
“Admiral Cornwallis now blockades Brest with a superior force, and the enemies fleet cannot venture out in face of his; but speculating on the prospect of his being forced off by stress of weather, a circumstance extremely probable,
they defer their attempt at invasion till that opportunity. Supposing however, our fleet to be blown off, the danger is not so great as many imagine, and the enemy are exposed to the most imminent hazards. When the Brest fleet escaped upon the last attempt upon Ireland, we know that they were above a fortnight off the coast, and had anchored above seven days in Bantry Bay, without an opportunity being offered to them of landing their men. The chances which were then in our favour we may expect now, and as their escape would be almost instantly known, it may be fairly argued that we should come up to them before a defeat could be made on any part of the Irish coast; for there is this disadvantage attending ships of war laden with troops, that they require a great time to land them in common boats, and must consult wind and tides; a difficulty which was meant to be obviated in the invasion, with gun boats, which might pull to land directly, and deposit their cargoes without delay.
“Altogether, nothing can be more barren than the intelligence of the week. The meeting of Parliament promised some variety to the topics of the day; but as yet has produced none. In a word, the question of invasion is exactly in the same pligh in which it was two months ago.”
For New-York, The fast sailing Schooner HILAND, John Hand, jun. Master; Will sail as soon as the weather permits; has excellent accommodations for passengers. For Passage only apply to the master on board, or to DANL. M c CLEAN. Feb. 9. d
For Philadelphia, The Sloop UNITY, John Hand, jun. Master; Will sail with all possible expedition. For Freight or Passage apply to Capt. Hand, on board, or to Danl. M c Clean. Feb. 9. d
PSALMODY.
THE Committee appointed on behalf of the Episcopal Church for that purpose, beg leave to inform the Congregation that they have procured a person to officiate as Clerk, who also proposes keeping a SINGING SCHOOL in this place, and the Committee have it in their power to recommend him as a person of character and knowledge of his profession. His School will be opened This Evening at Mrs. Fletcher's House on Prince Street, and will be continued every Tuesday and Thursday evening; and as far as the weather moderates it will be kept at the Protestant and Presbyterian Churches alternately.
The Committee.
All those desirous of being taught Psalmody will please apply at the abovementioned place. Feb. 9. d
FOR SALE, (If applied for immediately) A NEGRO WOMAN, used to house work; can Cook, Wash and Iron. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 9. d 3t
For Sale or Rent. A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30. d 3t
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT CLOCK, lately imported from London. Apply to ROBT. T. HOOP and Co. WHO WANT TO BUY a good Riding HORSE. Feb. 7. drw
Removal.
The Offices of Notary Public and Register of Wills, for Alexandria County, are removed to King, between Fairfax and Water streets, in the room adjoining Col. Gulpin's dwelling house. CLEON MOORE, Notary Public and Register of Wills for Alexandria County. Feb. 8. d 3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST on Friday the 28th ult. between the house of Mr. Ralph Hodgkins and Hanson Jen. kins, Fairfax county,
An elegant Gold Watch,
single case, on the back a representation of a cage and two birds, plain face, the key hole bathed with gold, gold bands, chain and key, on the key the letters J. D. were engraved, a small glass seal.
The above reward will be given to any person who will leave said Watch either with the Printer hereof, Mr. Peregrine Hopkins, (Cross Roads) or myself.
Edward Bates.
Should the above watch be offered for sale to any person, they are requested to retain the same. Feb. 6. d 3t
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.

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The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King street, where a specimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
RECEIVED,
By the sch't Holland and sloop Unity, from Philadelphia, 40 bks. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each 20 do. strong draught Beer, 30 boxes Spanish Segars, and A small Invoice of Soal Leather.
On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by
Daniel M c Clean.
Jan. 19.
JUST RECEIVED
AND FOR SALE,
French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN —imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell barks, &c.
ALSO,
A few bks. Crab Cyder, 100 bks. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince street, opposite to Geo. Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will fold for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods.
Jan. 13.
SPANISH SEGARS.
Just received from Norfolk, by capt. Butler, first quality Spanish Segars by the box.
A. WILLIS.
Jan. 16.
P. NOWLAND
Has just received one Trunk of handsome Muffs and Tippets, And a few handsome Plush Hats, with trimmings, which he will sell low for cash.
Jan. 28.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named B O B ,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good cloathing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Murr, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15.
Auction & Commission Store.
THE subscriber returns his thanks to those who have favored him with their commands in the above branches, for their patronage, and assures them and the public in general, that he shall continue his exertions to give satisfaction by the strictest assiduity, secrecy and honor.
On the 1st day of every Court, a PUBLIC VENDUE will be held at his Auction and Commission Store, to commence at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and three o'clock in the afternoon. Particulars will be made known on the day of sale by the Bellman.
Cash advanced on deposits.
A. LINDU,
Vendue Master for the Borough of Winchester. N. B. It may be proper to add that 3000 dollars security have been given to this borough for a faithful performance of my duty, to which my additional security will be given whenever the extent of the business may require it.
Winchester, Jan. 31. eo4w 2aw
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15. d
By Authority.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.
 1 Prize of 20,000  1 do. 10,000  2 do. 5000 are 10,000  5 do. 1000 5000  10 do. 500 5000  25 do. 200 5000  200 do. 100 20,000  200 do. 50 10,000  200 do. 25 5000  2500 do. 20 50,000  4000 do. 15 60,000  1st dr. tic't at 2000 500  1st do. 4000 500  1st do. 6000 500  1st do. 8000 500  1st do. 10,000 500  1st do. 12,000 500  1st do. 15,000 500  1st do. 18,000 500  1st do. 20,000 2000  1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000 
7154 Prizes, 210,000 12846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.
21,000 Tickets at 10 dols. each, 210,000 The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and there not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church.
Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them:
Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaufort, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Ghequiere, Patrick Bennet, Arnold Liveret, Luke Tiernan, F. I. Mitchell.
Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax street, Alexandria. August 13. raw
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber about 5 or 6 weeks ago, a negro wench named RACHEL . She is a small woman, about five feet in height, and 33 years old; rather of a thin make—Her colour is very black, and her nose not so flat as is usual in negroes. She has rather a shrill voice and is pert; she is a field negro, and went off with a cotton dress, but may change her cloaths—Her father is a black man named Tom, who recovered his freedom a year or two ago, of Mr. N. Crawford of Maryland, and I am told now lives in Alexandria, Washington or Georgetown—He is an African upwards of 60 years old, and has gashes on his cheeks; it is probable the wench may be harboured by him, or by a half sister of hers called Winney, belonging to Mrs. Brown near Alexandria. The above reward will be given if taken up any where out of the state, and secured so that I get her again, or Twenty Dollars if taken within the state, and not more than 30 miles from home, and for every mile over that distance what the law allows if delivered to T. BLACKBURN.
Rippon Lodge, near Dumfries (Virg.) Jan. 24th, 1804. 2aw3w
On the first day of March next, WILL BE SOLD A LOT OF GROUND, On Prince-street one door west of the House in which Mr. PORTER, now lives, between Royal and Pitt streets, with all the improvements thereon.
THOMAS PATTEN.
January 4. 2awts
Cut Nails and Brads
Of different sizes, manufactured & sold on reasonable terms by the subscriber, at his Ware House, near the upper end of King Street. JOHN M c KINNEY.
January 17. 2aw2m
Extract from an Act of the Corporation of Alexandria, for the Extinguishment of Fires.
Sec. 7 h. If any person who shall be present at any Fire, shall neglect or refuse to obey the order or directions of any officer who shall be appointed by any Fire Company now established, or which may be hereafter established, knowing him to be an officer, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of Five Dollars : Provided the name of such officer shall have been published in one of the public papers printed in the town.
At an annual meeting of the Friendship Fire Company, held at Coone's Tavern on Monday, Jan. 9, 1804, the following officers were elected for the present year, viz.
 Aaron Hewes, 1st Commanders.  William Patton, 2d  John Hunter, 3d Subordinate Directors.  Washer Blunt,  William Halley,  John Longdon,  James M c Guire, Regulators.  Charles M c Knight,  Joseph Thornton,  Matthew Robinson,  John Morris, Trustees.  Ephraim Evans,  John Horner, 
Jan. 26. d4w
To be Rented,
A two story frame HOUSE, and a large LOT for a Garden, with a Well of good water at the door, on Duke Street, about three squares to the eastward of the Stone Bridge: possession may be had immediately.
Also,
A Lot about 34 1/2 feet on Potomac strand, extending westward about 80 feet, to an alley. This may be rented for about ten years, and, perhaps, on ground rent forever. This lot is very near to Wolfe street and Kirk's wharf.
Wm. Hartshorne.
1 Mo. 3. eo
To rent for one or two years, the STORE AND CELLAR I at present occupy; also a STORE AND CELLAR on King Street, near Mott's Tavern.
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND, Containing five acres, one mile from town laying between the Georgetown road, and the river, near Mr. HODGESON, on which is a small House. SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 19. 2aw
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Eloped from Dumfries Virginia, on Saturday the 27th ult. a negro man who call himself Joseph O'Barnwell, usually known by the name of Joe; complexion dark brown; person slender, and rather handsome; walks erect, about 30 years of age; five feet eight to nine inches high, has the mark of sores on his legs, of a suspicious engaging address, is artful and very dishonest, and will assuredly rob whoever may be so unfortunate as to employ him. His cloaths not known, but has a pair of half boots nearly new, very sharp pointed at the toes, and is in the practice of dressing gay; he has money, and will no doubt procure a pass; he was long a waiter in Dumfries Tavern, and is well known to travellers this way. The above reward of 50 dollars will be paid for securing said Joe in Dumfries or Alexandria jail, and 20 dollars will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States. It is supposed he is gone for Boston and will endeavour to get a passage by water from Baltimore or Philadelphia. Those secreting or assisting said runaway, will be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the law.
ALEXANDER BROWN.
Dumfries, Feb. 6. d6t
This is to give Notice,
That the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal property of Margaret Low , late of Alexandria, deceased: all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 14th day of June next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 14th day of Dec. 1803.
Thomas Vowell, jun.
Administrator.
N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the administrator.
Dec. 29. 1aw6t
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alexandria, is des. of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson street. They are well adapted to the accommodation of small families, and an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac with well enclosed gardens and necessary outbuildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King street.
T. HAMILTON.
Dec. 6.
JOSHUA RIDDLE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received a very complete
Assortment of Fall Goods,
consisting of best superfine, fine and coarse cloths, of every color, kerseymeres, swansdowns, thicksets, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halsicks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blankets, flannels, baizes, coatings, nap frizes, fezes, cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Han. flannel rolls. Also, a variety of
FANCY GOODS,
the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the old credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on.
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria,
November Term, 1803.
Douglas and Mandeville, Plaintiffs, AGAINST Wm. S. Talbert, & Thos. Patten, Defs. In Chancery.
The defendant William S. Talbert, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William S. Talbert, is not an inhabitant of this district; on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Wm. S. Talbert, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Thomas Patten do not pay away convey or secrete the debts by him owing to the said absent defendant William S. Talbert until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy.
Test,
G. DENEALE, c.c. 1w 2m.
(J30.)
EDUCATION.
I shall open a NIGHT SCHOOL on Monday evening next, at my house next door to the Indian Queen on King Street; where pupils committed to my care will be diligently instructed in
Reading, Writing & Arithmetic.
Those persons who are disposed to favour me with their patronage on the present occasion, will please to call as soon as possible, that I may have it in my power to make arrangements proper for the order of the school and improvement of the scholars.
John Mason.
N. B. MARIAH MASON continues to teach Reading, Writing and Needle work, and would BOARD three or four girls on moderate terms. Nov. 5. eo
Fishing Landings.
I have three Fishing Landings to Rent, said to be inferior to none on the Potomac. The terms will be encouraging.
Wm. H. Foote. 2aw14.
July 25.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named
MOSES:
he is a tall bony man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and straight like that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH.
Fairfax County,
Aug. 3. eo
Exchange on London.
A GOVERNMENT BILL for Twelve Hundred pounds sterling at 60 days sight, for sale by
J. and Thos. Vowell.
Jan. 31.
LOST,
A 30 Dollar Note of the Bank of Alexandria, off the old plate. Any person finding it, and leaving it with the Editor, will be handsomely rewarded.
Feb. 7. d3