Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-06-24 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, 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.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platters, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'is, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. June 24.
Sales by Auction.
SATURDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Cashmeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halithicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. June 22.
Molasses, Almonds, &c. Twenty hds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hds. & bds. Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by J. and T. VOWELL. They have on hand, 4 hds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bds. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscatel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks London particular Madeira Wine. May 25.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
For Sale,
A TRACT OF LAND
Near the town of Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Charles Alexander and Benjamin Dulany, containing about one hundred and ten acres, being a moiety of a tract called Pearson's tract: Upon this Land are some handsome and commanding prospects of the town and country. It will be sold altogether, or in lots of ten or twenty acres each, as may suit purchasers. The sale will commence upon the land on the thirteenth day of July next. Notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, at sixty days, with good endorsers, will be received in payment. JOHN WEST, LUD. LEE. June 7.
HARDWARE, &c.
BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment.
Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th
For Sale,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Burr Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Ship Stuff, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Oats, Plaister of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 5th Mo. 20.
FOR RENT,
(Possession may be had immediately) The subscribers' brick Warehouse and dwelling House, situated on Prince Street, with or without the adjoining Warehouses. Further description is unnecessary. Those who are inclined, can view the premises and know the terms. WM. HODGSON. June 10.
WILLIAM OXLEY,
Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool, DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED SPRING GOODS,
In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5.
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred lbs. dry, well cured Venison Hams, A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good. Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel. ALSO, A few barrels of Apples and fresh Prunes. Thos. Simms. April 22.
For BOSTON,
The SCHOONER PRESIDENT, William V. Lynch, Master; To sail in all next week. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, or to HENRY K. MAY & Co. Who have landing and for sale, from said Schooner, 130 tons Plaister of Paris. June 11.
For Cowes & a Market,
The fine, fast sailing, new Ship America, Isaac Stone, Master, with elegant accommodations for Passengers—will sail on or about the 20th inst. having the greatest part of her cargo on board. For terms apply to the Captain on board. June 18.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 6 pipes old Madeira Wine, 5 trets's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bds. Beef and Pork, 10 hds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2.
JAMES WILSON
Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5.
Just Received,
Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—Also, MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON.
For Sale,
100 Barrels of Prime Pork, 10 Hds. Molasses, A quantity of coarse Liverpool and Cadiz Salt, Nova Scotia & English Grindstones. Also—A few packages of superfine Cloths and Cashmeres by the package, or piece, on very low terms, and 6 cases felt Hats. Wm. HODGSON. June 10.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, King Street, A NEW EDITION OF ENFIELD'S SPEAKER or, MISCELLANEOUS PIECES, Selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed an essay on ELOCUTION, Price 87 1/2 cts. handsomely bound and lettered.
STOP!
Before you "turn the Corner!!"
THOMAS SIMMS
Has removed his Store from the house he formerly occupied, to the one a few doors higher up, lately occupied by captain Willis, opposite to Roberts & Griffith's, where he has for sale as usual,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FRUITS and GROCERIES,
AND, 5 Hogheads of West India Rum of a good flavor, Apple Brandy and Whiskey by the barrel, &c. &c. June 21.
For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business.
Also—A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street.
A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d. rod. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE. Alex. 6th mo. 15th.
Douglass & Mandeville,
King Street, Have just received and for Sale, 150 tons Plaister of Paris. Persons having water carriage for this article, will find an advantage in purchasing from us, as the greater part is now laying on the wharf.
ALSO,
A few hds. retailing Molasses of an excellent quality. June 17.
ISAAC KELL,
COPPERSMITH and TIN PLATE WORKER, King Street, two doors below Mr. Peter Sherron's,
HAVING commenced business in the above line, thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of the public.
Wanted,
One Journeyman Tinman, and 2 boys of good character as apprentices. June 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Have lately opened a DRY GOODS' STORE, in the house formerly occupied by Paton and Butcher, which they will sell low for Cash.
To Rent, The back building belonging to said store; it is convenient for storing flour, &c. Newton & Robey. June 17.
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just received and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER. ALSO,
By the sloop Friendship, from Barbadoes, 10 hds and 40 bds first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual. May 6.
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King Street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2.

"Thomas T. Davis."—The Hon. Mr. Davis of Kentucky was surpassed by none in the zeal with which he supported Mr. Jefferson's election to the Presidency, or the fervor with which he triumphed in the downfall of the former administration. When that event was ascertained, transported by success even to a forgetfulness of the generosity which has on several occasions illumined his political conduct, Mr. Davis at that low ebb of our fortune tauntingly and exultingly boasted on the floor of Congress that—"The sun of Federalism was set forever." Such a reproach at such a time has perhaps been considered by a great portion of federalists as the most unmanly "cut of all," and as indicative of the most bitter and inveterate malevolence. But in minds of Mr. Davis's eccentric and impassioned cast, there is always much more of heat than implacability; nor do his resentments, however open and violent, seem to endure like the fly, relentless, persecuting spirit of the hypocritical pretender to moderation and the whining philosophic cantanker of harmony and benevolence. Accordingly as soon as the first glow of victory had passed over Mr. Davis appeared by deed to be more inclined than any of his party to forgiveness and conciliation towards the "fate" which he had seemed by word to "hate with a good hatred," exceeding that of all his brethren and unquenchable either by time or circumstances. When at the last session a clan of foreign miscreants, at once the disgrace and the poison of Pennsylvania, dared with their rude howl to pour into the ears of the National Legislature the most indecent libel on its Federal predecessors, Mr. Davis was the first man on the democratic side to sink the animosity of faction in a superior sense of the indignity and insult thus offered the country by an imported rabble. He was at once for rejecting their petition with a propriety firm and becoming, though it possessed no charms for the servile, yet insolent nature of that splashing incongruous shallow-pated braggart Sam Smith of Baltimore. Besides this, Mr. Davis has repeatedly displayed an independence of character, which disdains to give up the public weal to a mean compliance with all the ridiculous projects and the wavering and time-serving policy of his friends in power. In particular, representing the people of Kentucky, he could not conscientiously join in with the tame course the administration has pursued with regard to the affair of New Orleans, and he united with the federalists in insisting on a vigorous assertion of the rights and interests of our western countrymen. His sarcasm on Randolph's sickly resolution—"a little bit of paper about so big"—is well known; and altogether he had begun to render himself a very troublesome object to the President's ministers, unable to manage and yet afraid to affront him. To be rid of the uneasiness a common expedient was resorted to, and Mr. Davis was removed and with him the disquietude he created at Washington by promotion to the office of a judge of the Indiana Territory. Considering Mr. Davis's consequence in the back country, and the influence he might have in changing its politics, the court have deemed it highly important to keep him in a good humour, and on his acceptance of the appointment they heartily rejoiced in having found out a mode to lay the Dragon. But alas! their security seems even yet doubtful. Mr. Davis has lately written a letter (dated Mercer County, May 15, 1803) to his "Friends and fellow citizens," in which he undertakes "to give some account of the proceedings of the last Congress." This letter, as might be expected from an old opponent, contains some harsh reflections on the federal party; but it also contains, what was probably not now expected from Mr. Davis by the democrats, some keen and just animadversions on the present administration. Mr. Davis disclaims "the fear of censure,"—he tells his constituents, that "Most of the proceedings on this subject (the shutting of the port of New Orleans) was transacted with closed doors: and although I am not permitted to disclose what did pass in our secret sitting, I am at liberty to tell what did not pass." "He did not believe that this was the (unauthorised) act of the Intendant and not the act of the Spanish Court, and was therefore of opinion that it was the policy of the U. States to order her troops to take possession of the island of New Orleans." As-
ter assigning five good reasons for this, notwithstanding the president has himself declared that the "occlusion" of the port was the unauthorized act of the Intendant, Mr. Davis adds without scruple: "I do not believe that our government considered the shutting of the Port, the unauthorized act of the Intendant. If they did, why send a minister? In fine, if it was unauthorized, could not the court of Spain long since have opened the Port? I ask the candid mind to answer the question."
"Who shall decide, when Doctors disagree."
We declare to Mr. Davis upon honor, that we cannot see how the ministerialists will "answer the question" satisfactorily: But we advise him to take care, how he questions as he has done very directly even the veracity of Mammoth himself. Again Mr. Davis "has no fear but Mr. Monroe will return with an acknowledgment of our right to the port of New Orleans: "but who can tell how long it may be before the right may be again invaded?" Here too we think the ministerialists are stumped, for we really do not suppose that, even after they have squandered away every cent of the secret two millions of dollars , they will have any lien upon Bonaparte to prevent him from shutting the Port of New Orleans against the first convenient moment he happens to take it into his head. We therefore conceive Mr. Davis was right in being "not favorable to send an envoy;" and his suspicions is also well founded, that the democrats were "insincere" in their "proposition on the subject of the Port," merely "labouring by faint shews to quiet the minds of the western people." Of the sincerity of the Federalists on that occasion and of their genuine patriotism, we apprehend, however, that Mr. Davis has had the best proof before him: For after they were overruled in the spirited resolutions of Mr. Ross, instead of indulging the petulance of disappointment, the Federalists heartily concurred in all propositions from the other side of the house," that looked like a disposition to repair and maintain the national right, violated at New Orleans. They first did their duty by trying to get the strongest and best measures adopted for that purpose; the democrats utterly unable themselves to conduct the Government and yet mortally averse to letting the Federal side have the credit of teaching them, rejected those measures, and followed a plan of their own in Breckenridge's resolutions;—These resolutions were quite weak and insufficient, but as the federalists could not bring the majority to enter into any better, rather than nothing should be done, and our western fellow citizens be entirely neglected, the federalists with manly virtue voted for the resolutions, not as being the best in themselves, but as the best which could be obtained in the present temper of democratic politics. The sacrifice of the "pride of opinion" here made will be more appreciated, when we recollect how very superior were the resolutions of Messrs. Griswold and Ross to those of Randolph and Breckenridge. In favor of the former there is the opinion of Mr. Davis himself which, he says, is to "repel by force every encroachment on our national rights." Why this opinion has not been followed, why a system of energy has not been preferred to the soft rhapsodies of "sensibility," Mr. Davis thus proceeds to explain: "Under the administration of Mr. Jefferson, the leading republican members have pledged themselves to pay the national debt in seventeen years, after repealing the taxes: Any step, therefore, that will break in on this arrangement will be opposed by the leading republicans, because the wisdom of the President, and the accuracy of the Secretary of the Treasury, is at stake. Every step, therefore, that tends to assimilate the administration of Mr. Jefferson to that of Mr. Adams, WHETHER IT BE NECESSARY OR NOT, will be opposed by the present majority."—This explanation, which is deemed exactly the right one, lets us at once into the deceitful, the selfish and perverse views of the democrats, who would oppose every the most proper and necessary step for the welfare and protection of the country, solely because it had been advised, or perhaps once practised by the Federalists, and because it might break in on their own short sighted and delusive arrangements. In this way it is that, with respect to New Orleans, they have only produced, to use Mr. Davis's words, "a pompous nullity," and "have let the golden opportunity pass by
without reaping the benefits it offered us." Mr. Davis's neighbours should look to this, and then determine who are their friends. After complaining further, that Congress would not "suspend the collection of taxes due the United States, in the Western country, until the port was restored, although a similar indulgence had but a few days before been granted to the merchants at Portsmouth," and after communicating a variety of other intelligence, Mr. Davis thus concludes: "I wish to see independent men elected to the next Congress—men who, regardless of the charge of Federalism will firmly contend for the rights of the western people. I wish to see those men elected members, who will view with becoming jealousy the growing influence of the great states of New-York and Virginia, in the councils of the nation." In this with every true lover of the Union will fervently accord, and it is devoutly to be hoped, that, as far as he can be instrumental to carrying it into effect, Mr. Davis's exertions will be duly employed. At the same time he must understand, that henceforth he is to expect no consideration from Mr. Jefferson and his Cabinet, except what results from an apprehension of his power to do them harm; nor will the sprinkling of praise, with which Mr. Davis has seasoned his strictures, procure him the least grace from the administration, whenever a safe opportunity for revenge is offered. Such obsequious and complete acquiescence does the ruling party require from its subjects, that it may be questioned whether one of its own members, who assumes the privilege of thinking for himself, and occasionally dissenting, does not draw down on him even more of its dislike and fury than the most obnoxious Federalist.
The cause is plain: Because Democracy, being reared entirely by fraud and violence, is well aware that, if reason is once permitted to act among its followers, the consequence would soon be general disaffection and dismemberment of its empire. Any thing therefore which falls short of a perfect devotion to its will, will neither be accepted nor pardoned. And Mr. Davis may assure himself, that his name would already be entered on the black roll of proscription, did not its great keepers judge it prudent to undermine his popularity before they pronounce his fate. They bring not their victim to his doom, until they have insidiously twined round his limbs the cords of prejudice and odium, and profusely decked his head with the garlands of detraction. If he would have these hints confirmed, let him but observe the manner in which his letter has been introduced in the President's official print, the National Intelligencer, of the 23th inst. It is remarked by way of preface, that Judge Davis's "independence" may be "an entire irresponsibility of a public functionary to all practicable control," that he "had not so much at heart the good of his country as his own personal views," and it is "questioned whether the Judge would have been so polite, had his political existence remained in the hands of the people." If this is not sufficiently insulting, Mr. Davis may readily imagine, that much more would have been said, had not Smith and his master dreaded the effects of too great a provocation from them. They were besides in hopes, that as Mr. Davis had not been altogether sparing of his censure on the federalists, the papers in the service of their cause might therefore be so injudicious as to treat him with contumely and reproach, instead of availing themselves of his disinterested testimony against certain conduct of their adversaries, and applying the reasonable sentiment and temperate observations in his letter to their own behoof and support. "If," reasoned Smith with himself, "I can only irritate the federal editors to abuse Judge Davis there will not be so much necessity for abusing myself, nor will there then be any danger from his difference with us, for he will be at once disgusted so with the other side as to prevent him from departing further from ours, or else between two fires he will be pounded into utter insignificance. Pregnant with this notion, and affecting a great deal of mildness, as, if quite carelessly or as it were by accident, Smith observes,—"I do believe that in the elevated idea he seems to cherish of his own importance he (Judge Davis) thought he could at one blow inflict a mortal wound upon both republicanism and federalism" and all their feeble supporters, and stand himself the mighty Atlas of the Western
world" Dear precious! Now, to be sure, what a knowing baggage, what a cunning little vixen, this Smith must be! "Both republicanism and federalism" ah! Mr. Intelligencer!—that is (isn't it?) as much as to say, "come now federalists, let us make this a common quarrel, and all join on both sides to bear down this Mr. Davis, who is giving such a hard blow to our side and hard words to yours too."
In answer to this invitation, we would account for not accepting it by suggesting, that as the Federalists have never been favorites of Mr. Davis, they could not expect his applause at this time of day, and are not therefore so very impatient under his rebuke as to affront him unnecessarily, when (with whatever motive) he is in effect serving their purpose by exposing the malconduct of his late democratic associates: that we are so little accustomed to having "federalism," as it is in the Intelligencer, placed amicably side by side with "republicanism," that we know not how to support the honor; or rather with "republicanism" in Smith's sense of it, being that bastard species whose proper name is democracy , we trust that "federalism" will ever disdain any thing like a coalition; and above all we must tell Miss Smith that, when from the aspect of a spiteful shrew she has all along exhibited, for a special purpose she thus suddenly changes into an indulgent look of fellow-feeling and a beck of common interest, we must naturally suspect treachery or selfishness, and reject her lure with scorn and distrust,
— timeo Danas et dona ferentes.
The present, is a period in the history of this country, at which federalism has strong calls for exertion. Appearances in Europe indicate a state of things in a high degree unfriendly to national repose. Whenever two states, formidable by their resources for war, engage in hostility, no extent of foresight can hope to mark out the limits of its duration or its effects. Each new conflict increases the violence of enmity; and the anger of nations, like that of individuals, will often by irritating collisions, rise above every control. When this becomes the case, events are produced that were not foreseen, and parties, who were strangers to the original ground of hostility, find themselves withdrawn, by the vicissitudes of contest, from their retreats of fancied security and peace. Above all wars, those undertaken to gratify private ambition are most to be feared. The adventurous candidate for fame is not to be impeded in his career, by obstacles of a common nature. In the thirst for power, ordinary estimates of the consequences of action are overlooked, and remote good sacrificed to immediate gratification and temporary renown.
Such a war as this is France now about to enter into. Bonaparte's fame has been already pretty plentifully fed, but it wants a little more to prey upon. He has not yet reached Alexander's title. To say that this country should generally keep clear of the broils that agitate other nations of the globe, is saying what none would be inclined to dispute; but to suppose that without proper precautions the varied contrivances of ambition can be guarded against, is to reject the maxims of common sense and disregard the lessons of experience.
With a view to this subject, let us see for a moment what are the political principles of our present rulers. To the general government alone is committed the management of our concerns with foreign nations. On the proper conduct of that government does our safety as one people depend, and in its miscarriage is involved our ruin. This government has always had its greatest enemies among the present ruling party. By them it was opposed in its origin and by them every measure tending to add to its importance and energy has been resisted. Its civil institutions, its plans of revenue, with other appendages that secure influence they have abolished, and are pursuing with steadfastness their favourite maxim of the exaltation of individual states. And hear, what are other principles of their national policy? an ill-grounded apprehension of danger from systems of efficacious defence; a solicitude, of very doubtful sincerity, to save expense; pretended sensibility to the sufferings of their fellow-men; a disposition to acquiesce under insult derived from a careful calculation of dollars and cents; unbounded faith in the sincerity of

promises; a contented reliance for safety on their own pacific dispositions; these with other opinions equally unsound and illiberal, they suffer to mark out the course of their political career.
Different are the principles by which the federalists aim to govern their conduct. As they were the promoters of the national government, so they have ever wished to turn it to purposes of national advancement and utility. They have never desired to narrow the sphere of its influence; but bearing in mind the importance of its provisions, they have endeavoured to impart to them activity and vigour. They raised an army, because justifiable apprehension told them danger was near. They laid the foundation of a navy because they knew our prosperity was connected with the safety of our commerce. They established national courts of justice, because national convenience required it, and because they were willing to add to the instrumentality of the general government in conferring endearing advantages, and in their fiscal calculations, while they manifested a proper regard to the condition of the people, they did not forget the supplies that interior arrangement demanded, or that foreign perfidy might call for.
The points of difference between the federalists and their opponents branch out yet more widely. The federalists do not believe that their own country is no way concerned in the events that take place in other countries. They regard the United States as being one member of the great family of nations, and as being interested in upholding those regulations that tend to preserve established order and check the enterprizes of power. They believe that European ambition may easily cross the Atlantic; and at present they know of no desiles or fortresses, that might so readily stay its course. They acknowledge the beauty of our political institutions, but cannot think them placed above violation. They do not look upon plans of effective armament as being incompatible with republican systems. History, so recent as hardly to have the name of diurnal occurrences, tells them that their country must owe its safety to the same means that have been resorted to by other countries; to vigorous preparation for danger, and to constant and suspicious vigilance. More than all, the federalists will never believe that the particular complexion of their government excludes all operative force from principles which every where else act so powerfully upon the heart of man. They would nourish with all their care, national honor, and national pride. When these are once infringed, they despair of ultimate safety and even of the shew of commanding respect.
The experience of the federal administration it appealed to in verification of the above remarks. The powers of Europe during that administration were in a state of the most dangerous commotion. The phrensy of revolution had gone abroad, & the safety of states was attacked by secret artifice and by open force. It will be the province of the historian to recount the instances in which these attacks were successful. In stating the exemption of this land from general calamity, he will not forget the causes by which it was occasioned. He will point to the wary foresight of Washington and to the prompt energy of his wise successor. These enlightened statesmen early saw the danger that threatened their country. Disregarding specious assurances they had recourse to every measure of precaution to save us from the conflict. And when the blow seemed just ready to fall, they presented to the enemy a firm and a commanding front. Their policy will also receive an increase of praise when it is recollected that it made its way through an opposition virulent and unceasing.
We therefore think this a time at which Federalism has strong calls for exertion. In seasons of tranquility the machine of government does not so easily go wrong. But the direction of public affairs in perilous conjunctures is a task more difficult, and ought to be entrusted to that class of our citizens who have given a satisfactory earnest of their capability for its execution.
For Sale,
20 bales good COTTON, first staple, A few qt. casks SHERRY, of superior quality, Also, Bills on London & New York. A. HENDERSON, & Co. June 16. d3teost
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24.
We feel ourselves obliged to the gentleman who favored us with a late Liverpool price current from which we have made the following extracts:
(N. Y. Morn. Chronicle.)
  Tobacco, James River, 3d to 6 3/4   Georgia and Carolina, 2 3/4 5   Maryland, Brown, 3 4 1/2   Coloury, 5 7   Kitefoot, 8 9   Turpentine, 20s. 21.   Pitch, 10 11 6   Rosin, 16 17   Tar, 20 21   Asbes, Pearl, 1st, 46 48   Pot, 1st, 44 45   Rice, 29 30   Flour Fine, 34 35   Superfine, 35 36   Wheat, 8 6 8 9   Cotton, Geor. S. Isl'd, 2 8 3 2   Upland, 1 1 1   Natchez, 1 1 3   Tennessee; 1   Staves White Oak, Pipe, £ 24 26   Hhd. 14 18   Bbl. 7 10 
"Our supply of tobacco is very short, and the demand for home manufacture being regular, the fine qualities meet a ready sale. Inferior kinds are also in request for export. Turpentine continues very scarce, and the demand being very great the article commands an immediate sale on arrival. Tar, Rosin, and Pitch, are become plenty, and prices declining. Asbes are uncommonly scarce, and likely to support their prices. Wheat and Flour are at present extremely dull, but we think the prices have seen their lowest. The demand for Georgia cotton of both kinds, is limited, yet the prices continue steady, and we think there is no probability of a decline for some time to come. Indeed, should peace be preserved, we are inclined to think the article would advance."
"Good hhd. and barrel Staves are very scarce, and command a ready sale. We have plenty of inferior qualities, which are dull. Timber is scarce, and in great demand at these high prices, which we think will be maintained for some time to come, much will depend on the importation from America, as we do not expect the Baltic supply will be heavy."
Science. —Light is not more grateful to the eye, than knowledge to the mind: nor are our senses more ravished, by the enchanting spectacle of nature, which we enjoy by means of the one, than our mental part is delighted with the prospects unfolded to it, by the other.
Whether we study man or nature, whether we inspect the "hoary register of time," or note occurrences of the passing hour; whether we wander through remote regions, or limit our enquiries to the spot which gave us birth, we shall find in each an inexhaustible theme. We shall find in each ample employment for the heart and mind; we shall be often warmed to love, and elevated to admire.
We may select whatever we please from the boundless store before us. Scarce a corner of the globe remains unexplored, scarce an illustrious action unrecorded. Science has multiplied her demonstrations, and art has increased her gracefulness. We may behold the truth developed, and beauty embellished.
Those who thirst for knowledge, will find it impossible to number the fountains at which they may drink. To the intelligent and susceptible, there is scarcely a foot of ground but what is interesting, either in itself or relatively: it is either remarkable for the beauty, the rarity, or the luxuriance of its productions; or it has been the property of some good man, or the theatre of some splendid action, or some sorrow suppressed; where the smile of innocence has dimpled, or the tear of penitence has flowed.
We cannot contemplate the inventions of man, nor take a step in the realms of fancy, nor in the kingdom of nature, but each, like a tender mother, pours her favours upon us, with unsolicited profusion.
All the wisdom of the past ages is laid before us. We are invited to banquet on the sweets which the industry of others has collected, and may profit by labors which we have not shared. The poet, the historian, and the philosopher, court our attention. In their page, the valor of the he-
ro, the equanimity of the sage are celebrated; the magnanimous resolve, the generous sacrifice extolled. We may behold the charms of friendship, the majesty of truth, and the beauty of virtue, represented in a thousand attitudes, and displayed in innumerable combinations, which touch and move the heart, and awaken it to a perpetual sympathy; and which supply the mind, insatiable in its desires, with an inexhaustible fund of agreeable images. For us, Plato discourses beneath the shade of the plantain; for us, the maids of Tempe chant their songs, and for us the wild-harp rings to the "adventurous hand of the minstrel." Scarce a flower decks the bosom of the earth, but we are invited to pluck it; scarce a tempest deforms the heavens, but we may contemplate its awful grandeur.
The lively descriptions of the traveller, make the beauties of every country our own, while the happy mobility of our fancy, enables us to escape their evils, and we feel only those incident to one. We can breathe the perfume of Arabian vales, strangers to the lassitude of their possessors, and can enjoy the long blithsome summer day of the Greenlander, unpinched by the frost of his winter night.
It is difficult to describe or number the pleasures of the studious and reflective. Whether he treads the blooming dale, or sandy desert; whether he climbs the mountains height or dwells peaceful in the valley; whether he haunts the solitary forest or frequents the busy town, in all he finds amusement. The air he breathes, the ground he walks upon, the tree which affords him shelter, the waterfall whose murmurs sooth him to repose, all awaken reflection, or court investigation. There are no pauses in his existence whose listlessness he would remove; no vacancies in his being which he pines and languishes to fill up; he is seldom melancholy, and never idle; and it is impossible to imagine him in a situation, from which he cannot derive instruction or delight.
The volume of nature is too ample to be read through, and the collections of art too numerous to be all inspected. The mind can never survey the whole of the treasure before it, but must content itself with examining the beauty of its parts; happy in the consciousness of this truth, that in proportion as it advances, its satisfaction will augment.
Happy he, whose days are passed in the pursuit of knowledge, whose heart is devoted to the charms of science. To him the beams of the morning are the harbingers of bliss, and the shades of the evening the forerunners of repose. Unknown to him, the turbulence of passion, or the sting of disappointment, his joys are sublime and innocent, his sorrows light and transient. In seeking knowledge he treads a flowery path through life, and at death may hope to ascend to the source of wisdom.
Utica Patriot.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
  ARRIVED,   Schr. Nelson, Tynes, Barbadoe   Henrietta, Richardson, Savannah   Stoop Lydia, Rhodes, Providence   CLEARED,   Schooner Two Brothers, Lawrence, West Indies   Branch Sargent, Opoto   Polly, Yeaton, Cape Francois   Betsey Gilpin, Barbadoes   President, Lynch, Boston   Brig George Taylor, Port Republican 
Public Sale.
On Saturday next will be sold at the Vendue Store, A LIGHT COCHEE, and a likely Young Horse, without reserve. THOMAS PATTEN. June 22.
For Sale—on a Credit of 6 and 9 months, One hundred and fifty hogheads of Prime Tobacco, Potomac and Rappahannock Inspections. Three Shares in the Potomac Canal Company. For Sale & Rent, Several Houses, Warehouses, and Lots in the town of Alexandria. Apply to Wm. GROVERMAN.
Who will give the highest Cash price for Alexandria and Columbia Bank Shares. June 23. zaw3
JAMES BACON
HAS OPENED
A Grocery, Tea, Wine and Liquor Store,
In King Street, next door but one to Washington Street, where he offers for sale, the following genuine articles, viz.
  1st, 2d and 3d quality Mufcovado Sugar,   Loaf and lump do.   Best Green Coffee,   Imperial,   Hyson,   Young Hyson,   Hyson Skin,   Padra Souchong,   Souchong   and   Bohea   Madeira,   Sherry,   Teneriffe,   Port,   Lisbon and   Malaga 
Claret in cases of 1 to 3 dozen, Jamaica, Antigua, and N. E. Rum, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, 5th proof warranted Irish Whiskey, Country do. Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Albany Chocolate, Mould and dipp'd Candles, White and brown Soap, Patent Shot assorted, from 1 to 10, Best English Gunpowder, Muscariell Razors in boxes, Soft shell Almonds, Spinning Cotton, Peppers, black and Cayenne, Pimento, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon and Cassia, Durham Mustard, Pickles assorted, Pearl and Scotch Barley, Rice, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Indigo, Gunpowder Salt, Olive Oil of a superior quality, Goddard's warranted Segars, Best chewing Tobacco Snuff in lb. and half lb. bottles, Race and Ground Ginger, Starch and Fig Blue, Pipes in kegs, D mjohns assorted, Wrapping Paper, &c. &c.
He solicits custom from friends and the public, and not only them that he will dispose of his Goods as good terms as any other house in but that he will at all times supply with the very best articles that procured at the different markets.
June 24.
JOSEPH BILLING
ORGAN BUILDER & PIANO-TEMAKER,
Opposite Mr. Robert Young's Store, end of King Street, Alexandria
Most respectfully informs Ladies and Gentlemen of this place he makes Church, Chamber, Barrel Organized Organs, Piano Fortes qualities.
He hopes that the stability of his and the moderation of his charges gain him the patronage of the public. Repairs and tunes in and country. June 24.
WANTED,
An active, faithful Lad over this paper to subscribe town. Liberal wages will be
SUBSCRIPTION
To the Port Folio, a Paper published in Philadelphia are received by the Editor Paper. The terms are Five dollars per annum, payable advance.
To Rent.
A HOUSE on Gibbon Street session may be had immediately. GEORGE N. L. June 6.
For Sale,
At my warehouse on Prince 20 hhd. Molasses, 100 bts. Pork—just recd. Wm. HO
May 14.
Cash given for clean Cotton Bags.

SPRING GOODS.
R. T. HOOE and Co.
Have received a general assortment of Spring Goods, from London, by the ship William and John.
They have likewise for sale, Earthen and Stone Ware in crates and pipes in boxes; German linens; cotton bags; porter in casks; Madeira, Lisbon, Calcavello and Port Wines in pipes and qr. casks, a few cases of umbrellas and ladies fans.
Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a few boxes of Slate for covering houses.
May 5. eo
SPRING GOODS.
William Lowry
Has just received, per the United States from Liverpool, AN ASSORTMENT OF Spring Goods.
Also—Earthenware in crates assorted, and nails in casks, which he is now opening for sale at his store, two doors below Cuthbert Powell's, King Street.
Country merchants and others may find it to their advantage to call on him as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms.
May 13. eo
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
 First quality Russia Cordage, assorted,  Old Sable Iron,  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  Pepper and Cassia,  Boxes fresh Raisins,  Sherry,  Malaga, and } WINES.  Catalonia }  Barcelona Brandy,  Hylon Skin, and Souchong Teas,  Bales India Cottons, Checks and Callicees,  China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs,  A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs  Mould and dipt Candles,  Red Seal Leather,  A few pieces elegant Furniture. 
March 17. eo
FOR SALE,
That noted stand in Botetourt county, between Fincastle and the Sweet Springs, commonly called The Half Way House;
And at present occupied by Mr. George Walker, as
A TAVERN.
THERE are 444 acres in the tract, about 80 or 85 acres of which are cleared and under good fencing and cultivation; there are on the premises, a good dwelling house, kitchen, stable, &c. and a most excellent and never failing spring, within a rod or two of the door. This land, lying on Craig's Creek, is well watered and timbered, fertile and productive; containing a small meadow, and a considerable quantity of meadow ground, and lies within 15 miles of James river navigation.
A great bargain may be had in this place, by a payment of half the purchase money in hand; for the other moiety an accommodating credit will be given, and an incontestable title made to the purchaser. The land will be readily shown to any gentleman, by Mr. Walker, who lives on the premises. For contract apply to the subscriber in Staunton, or at the Sweet Springs, in the months of July and August. Entire possession of the premises may be had on the first day of December next.
ROBERT BAILEY.
June 21. 1aw 2m
Turn the Corner.
The subscriber has at his store in Union Street, a parcel of excellent Pine Apples,
which he will sell single or by the hundred, as low as they were sold on board the vessel that brought them here.
Also—Oranges, Limes, Lemons, lemon juice, raisins, figs, shellbarks, cocoa nuts, with a general assortment of Groceries.
Likewise—1000 lbs. superior Rhode Island Cheese, and a parcel of very fine Bacon. ABEL WILLIS.
June 14. d
To Let,
A handsome two story brick HOUSE, just now finishing. Also, a very handsome front room and cellar, well calculated for a store.
A. SCHOLFIELD.
June 18. e3ot
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART,
AND FOR SALE
At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of
J. V. Thomas,
(PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY
Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO
Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND
Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.
April 25. d
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills.
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States,
Two trunks Cotton Hosiery and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen.
May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE.
A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers.
Apply to Wm. HODGSON.
May 9. d
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his store, opposite Dean and Gardner's, Union Street,
The following Articles:
 RUM of different kinds, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Whiskey and Wines,  Loaf and brown Sugar,  Best green Coffee, Chocolate, Hylon and Young Hylon Teas,  Tammarins, fresh Rice,  Muscadel Raisins by the box,  Fresh Figs, China Oranges,  Lemons and Limes,  Rhode Island Cheese,  Mens' Shoes of an excellent quality,  Salmon in kegs,  Fine Rhode Island Potatoes,  Cavendish's Tobacco,  Best Havannah Segars,  Shad and Herrings by the bl.  Good firkin Butter,  Soap and Candles, and a general assortment GLASS and CROCKERY WARE. 
Just received one hhd.
FRESH LEMON JUICE, which he offers for sale on very moderate terms, by the gallon or smaller quantity.
ABEL WILLIS.
May 19. d
John Gardner Ladd
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf,
 Loaf and brown Sugars,  West India and N. England Rum,  Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas,  New Rice, white and brown Soap,  Spermaceti and tallow Candles,  Seal Leather, Beef and Pork,  Lamp and Tanners' Oil,  French Brandy and Holland Gin,  Few boxes excellent Claret,  Bar Iron, Stone Lime,  New Herrings and Shad,  A few bds. good Vinegar,  Cables and Cordage of all sizes,  Russia and ravens Duck,  India Cottons, Nankeens,  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Irish Linens, German do.  Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger,  Allum, Copperas, Brimstone,  Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards,  Wrought and cut Nails,  A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet 
Oil,
Writing Paper,
Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c.
June 2. d
Little River Turnpike Company.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are called on to pay to William Hartshorne, Treasurer of said company, TEN DOLLARS on each share by them held, on or before the 20th day of next month.
By Order of the Directors. Wm. HARTSHORNE. Treasurer.
6th Mo. 17. 2aw 2oj
Pasturage.
THE subscriber has about 15 acres of Land, adjoining Hunting Creek, under good enclosure, with a water fence, where HORSES and CATTLE will be taken on pasturage.
ALEX. HENDERSON.
June 11. eo
Notice,
In the matter of Josiah Watson. A BANKRUPT.
The subscriber being duly appointed sole Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Josiah Watson, all persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects in their custody or possession, are hereby requested to pay and deliver the same forthwith to the subscriber, or to such person or persons only as may by him be duly authorised to receive the same.
JOHN M'IVER,
June 3. eoim
JUST RECEIVED
And for Sale, By Robert & John Gray, King Street,
A LETTER, To JOSEPH PRIESTLY,
L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. &c. In Answer to his Performance, entitled, Socrates and Jesus Compared.
By John Blair Linn, A. M. Price 62 1/2 Cents.
ALSO, Just received and ready to be delivered to subscribers, the 1st vol. of THE DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA.
May 10. d
Wants a Situation,
A Young Man who is well acquainted with accounts and the mercantile business. Any gentleman wishing to employ such a person will be pleased to leave a line addressed to J. D. with the Printer hereof, which will be duly attended to.
June 20. eo31 1/2
Just received and for Sale, By R. and J. GRAY, The Trial of Col. Despard
AND HIS ASSOCIATES, For High Treason, &c. Price 37 1/2 cents.
In the language of the Attorney General—a more important trial was never presented to any jury.
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED
In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool; Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambric, jacquet and book Mullins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksetts, Dimities, fancy Marceilles, Waistcoating, few ing Silks, Twist and Thred, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware.
May 9. d
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard.
City of Washington, March 25. eo
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust to the subscriber, will be exposed on the premises, upon the 11th day of July next,
A piece of Ground lying upon the south side of Duke Street, and west side of Fairfax Street, in the town of Alexandria, extending with Duke Street thirty two feet six inches, and with Fairfax Street thirty two feet six inches, upon this ground is erected a three story brick house. The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money upon the sale, another third in three months, and the remainder in six months; the two last payments to be secured by a trust upon the property, it required, or in such other as will be most satisfactory to the persons now interested in the property.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee. June 14. dif
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Columbus streets.
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eo
BORDEAUX CLARET.
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by the subscribers, corner of Prince and Water streets, a few casks of
CLARET WINE,
at a reduced price,
JOSIAH FAXON, Co.
June 9. eo2w
Just Published,
By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King Street,
THEODORE CYPHON:
OR,
THE BENEVOLENT JEW.
A Novel, in 2 vols.
By GEORGE WALKER,
Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c.
Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents Handsomely bound & lettered.
Also,
The Story of Tom Snell.
Price 20 cents.
April 21. d
Just Received
AND FOR SALE BY
ROBERT & JNO. GRAY,
King Street,
BROAD GRINS:
Comprising with new additional Tales in verse, those formerly published under the title of
"My Night Gown and Slippers."
By GEORGE COLMAN, the younger Author of the "Poor Gentleman," &c.
Also, a new edition of
THE FARMER'S BOY,
By ROBERT BLOOMFIELD.
Price 75 Cents each.
May 23. d
Just Published,
And for Sale at this office—price 50 cents, A TREATISE
On Practical Farming:
Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz.
The use of Plaster of Paris, with Directions for using it; and general Observations on the use of other Manures.
On deep Ploughing; thick Sowing of Grain; method of preventing Fruit Trees from Decaying, and
Farming in General.]
By John A. Binns,
Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer.
May 21. 2aw
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at this Office, price 37 1/2 cents, A Pamphlet, entitled,
THE CONDUCT
OF
Merrivether Jones,
In a series of Letters addressed to the Public.
By James T. Callender.
May 6. d
THE subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the study of Medicine. JAMES CRAIK.
May 18. 1aw 31 1/2
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.