Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-04-21 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1804.
[No. 964.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in nogheads 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,  Kerseys, Daffils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Blankets, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Shintzes and Calicoes,  Flith Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Mullin Handis,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles.  P. G. MARSTELLER.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, on 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,  Queens Ware, and  ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are—  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfbicks,  Fearnaught,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Shintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Mullin and Mullin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
FOR SALE,
80,000 lbs. PRIME COFFEE, 19 bags Cocoa and a few con. Fustic, received per sch'r Harriot, from Port au Paix. Apply to
James Wilson, or R. Veitch and Co.
NOW LANDING
And for Sale by the subscriber, HOUSE FRAMES OF THE FOLLOWING SIZES.
  1 20 by 16 1 1/2 Stories,   1 18 14 1 1/2 do.   2 16 12 1 1/2 do.   2 14 12 1 1/2 do.   2 18 12 1 do.   7 16 12 1 do.   2 12 10 1 do.   1 10 10 1 do. 
Also, 60,000 feet 4 plank, most square edged, and of a good quality, 50,000 green cypress Shingles, a quantity of long white Oak Sills, a cargo of excellent 5 4 Plank, and a good assortment of small Scantling, Rafters and Joists, N. E. 4 4 and 8 4 Plank, 1/2 inch poplar bedstead stuff, large poplar Plank, 3 to 4 thick by 20 inches wide, 5 or 400 Cedar Posts.
On hand, as usual, Spikes, nails, sprigs, bolts, locks and hinges &c. &c.
Thomas Preston.
April 18, 1804.
For Philadelphia,
The Schooner HILAND, JOHN HAND Jun. MASTER.
Now taking in cargo at the City of Washington, and will sail from Alexandria on Sunday next, for passage only apply to the master on board or to
M C LEAN & WINTERBURY.
April 19.
THE SHIP UNITED STATES, (at Harper's wharf,)
A regular Trader, is now in readiness to receive freight for Liverpool, and intended for an early Fall Ship, with Goods for this river. A part of her cargo being ready, she will po- tively sail by the first of May; her accom- modations are elegant. For Freight or Passage be pleased to apply to capt. O. P. Finley, or to Ricketts, Newton and Co.
April 17.
For Freight to New-York or Phi- ladelphia.
The Sloop PATIENT SALLY, lying at Ramsay's Wharf. Apply to M. Fisher, Master on board or
JOSEPH DEAN.
April 9.
For Charter.
The Ship FABIUS, THOMAS FARRELL, MASTER, burthen about 430 hds. of To- bacco. Apply to
JAMES PATTON, or WM. WILSON.
Who have for sale on board said ship a cargo of Liverpool crude SALT, suitable for the fisheries, and an assortment of brown Stone Ware.
April 9.
For Cowes and a Market,
The Ship ALEXANDRIA, CAPT. WESTERN,
expected in a few days from Amsterdam. She will take in tobacco or West India goods, at a reasonable freight, and we will make the usual advances on consignments to Thomas Middleton, and Co. London.
Robert T. Hooe, & Co.
April 9.
For Freight or Charter,
To the West Indies, The new Sch'r UNION, JOHN HAYNES, Master,
900 barrels burthen. She will be ready to take in a cargo in three days, and will load in all next week. For terms apply to
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL,
Who have for Sale,
 10 hds. Jamaica Spirits, received per Schooner Union, and in store 400 bbls. Pick,  20,000 lbs. salt pickled hams  3,000 buthels Turks Island Salt  1,000 ditto Anguilla Salt  600 ditto Cadiz Salt. also  50 qrs. casks superior old Port Wine  Maderas and Malaga Wines, &c. which will be sold on low terms. 
March 31.
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in the United States or West Indies. The Sch'r LEBOO. For terms apply to
GEORGE N. LYLES, or DAVID W. SCOTT.
April 4.
For BOSTON,
The Brig HARMONY, R. B. Hall, Master;
Will sail in a few days—for Freight or Passage apply to
John G. Ladd.
Landing from said brig & for sale,
 10 hds. and 14 bds. Molasses,  20 pieces Russia Sheetings.  Also, from the sch'r Leboo,  A few tierces Rice and bales of Cotton. 
March 23.
For Freight to Boston or any North- ern Port in the United States,
The new Sch'r Victory, 120 tons burthen. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Janney and Paton.
April 19.
For CHARTER,
The SHIP WILLIAM and JOHN, Thos. Woodhouse, master;
burthen about 300 hogheads of tobacco. Apply to James Wilson.
April 19.
NAIL MANUFACTORY.
Wrought and Cut Nails and Brads, of all kinds, to be had at
M C ALL'S MANUFACTORY,
at the following prices by the barrel for Cash:
  Wrought Nails.   Spikes 8 3/4 per pound.   40 and 303 Nails 8 1/2   20d do. 9   12 and 10d do. 10   8d do. 11   6d do. 12   4d do. 13   20, 12 and 10d Brads 9   Cut Nails.   20, 12 and 10d Nails 7 1/2 per pound.   8d do. 7 1/2   6d do. 8 1/2   4d do. 9 1/2   3d do. 10 1/2 
Retail price one penny per pound more. Bar Iron, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods German and American Steel, sold at the above factory.
N. B. Two or three Apprentice boys would be taken to the above business.
April 19.
JANNEY & PATON,
Have received this day per Sloop
Harriet & Fanny,
45 Hds. Surinam Molasses,
Per Schooner Harmony,
70 Tons Plaister of Paris
100 Bbls. New England Rum.
April 7.
SHOES.
SAMUEL CLARK
Respectfully informs his Town and Country Cus- tomers that he contemplates leaving this place shortly, and will dispose of the following Shoes for cash, credit, or produce—viz:
 English and American colored Kid Slippers,  Do. black and white, high and low heels,  Black, red, green and blue Morocco Slip- pers,  Ladies Black Morocco Jefferson's shoes.  Misss' Red and Black do.  500 pair good Calf Skin Slippers.  Black Stuff do.  Misss' Morocco and Leather Slippers.  Boys fine and coarse shoes.  Children's Jefferson Shoes, and pumps.  Men's fine Morocco shoes, and dancing pumps.  D. fine Morocco shoes, and coarse shoes. 
March 27.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 28th of October last, a negro man slave named BOB,
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 unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he ab- sconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUIR, 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 dis- covery 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. JAMIESON.
Nov. 15.
MRS. ROSS
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she is, from the en- couragement met with, prompted to open SCHOOL
on Royal Street, opposite the marker, and next door to Morrison's, for the purpose of educating youth of either sex.
Mrs. ROSS will be particular in endeavour- ing to cultivate and improve their young minds, and hopes she will merit the approbation of her friends.
April 17.
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA,
Alexandria County, ss.
WHEREAS Joseph Paxton has this day, by his petition in writing, applied to me, one of the judges of the Circuit Court for the district aforesaid, to be admitted to the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of insolvent debtors, within the District of Columbia, and has stated therein, that he is now in actual confinement in the jail bounds in the county aforesaid, at the suit of Simon Steddicorn, and that being unable to discharge the said Steddicorn's claim, with others, against him, has offered to deliver up, for the use of his creditors, all his property, real personal and mixed: Notice is therefore here- by given, to the creditors of the said Paxton, to attend at the Court House of the county aforesaid, on Saturday the 21st day of this instant, at 11 o'clock: on the forenoon of that day.
Given under my hand this 14th day of April, 1804.
N. Fitzhugh.
April 16.
FOR SALE.
AN ELEGANT PHAETON,
With harness complete for two Horses, and nets for them, with shafts and pole to go with one horse or two. For terms apply to Messrs. Steddykorn & Peck, or to
Mathew Eakin.
April 17.
Just Received, per United States,
AND FOR SALE BY
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
400 casks fine Salt,
10 bales Bagging, and a few tons Coal.
April 10.
TO LET,
A HOUSE on Royal Street a little east of the South of King Street, as present occupi- ed by Mr. John Byrne. Apply to John Longden.
April 9.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
Intending to visit EUROPE this sum- mer, offers for Sale the HOUSE and LOT where he resides.
While it is supposed that no person will purchase without visiting the premises it may be mentioned that there are every conve- nient out house and a well of excellent water on the Lot, (one acre)
The situation proved, during last sickness to be perfectly healthy, combining the advantages of a Town and Country residence.
It wished, a field of about 18 acres adjoining the premises, now in wheat, will be leased for twelve years.
Alexander Henderson.
April 9.
PHILIP WANTON,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the ship United States, an extensive assort- ment of
Ironmongery, Cutlery and Brass WARE,
Including an extensive assortment of cutlery & every description, common and plated; Spades Shovels, Sythes, Sikes &c.
April 11.
DR. HALL
HAS REMOVED two doors above his late residence, and next door below Mr. Snowden's Printing Office. He will now attend to business in the country as well as town.
THE HOUSE he lately occupied is to let: it offers the advantages of a good stand for business, with convenient apartments for a family; he has, however, only an interest of 3 months in it, but by application to either Wm. Hepburn or J. H. Du Bois, it may be had for a longer time upon the same terms.
April 14.
VIOLINS.
A large case just opened and for sale by the dozen or single one, by
R. & J. GRAY.

Public Sale.
On the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock will be sold on the premises, A LOT OF GROUND, situate on Cameron Street near the Powder House, in front 137 feet, and in depth 176 feet, handsomely fenced. The above Lot is laid off as a garden, and in a high state of cultivation, subject to a rent of Twenty Pounds.
And at 4 o'clock in the afternoon will be sold on the premises, near Cameron Run, A handsome Country Retreat, late the residence of Thos. Richards, containing One Hundred and Twenty Five Acres. The improvements are a neat Dwelling, Kitchen, Smoke House, Barn, &c. and a well of excellent water, an orchard of choice fruit, consisting of pears, peaches, apples, cherries, &c. The above Farm commands a handsome prospect of the town of Alexandria, and river Potomac. It will be sold entire or laid off in smaller Lots to suit purchasers. Terms will be made known at the place of sale.
Philip G. Marteller.
April 11.
NOTICE.
AN election for thirteen TRUSTEES of the Alexandria Academy will be held on Monday the 23d inst. at 11 o'clock, at the Academy, at which time and place those who are legally authorized to vote, are requested to attend.
Jacob Hoffman.
April 18.
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Honorable the United States Court of the District of Columbia for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at public sale, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 16th May next,
One Lot of Ground
on the east of Water Street in the town of Alexandria, containing 44 feet 1 1/2 inches on Water Street, and 72 feet deep parallel with Prince Street, and binding on Wales's alley. Also,
ONE ANNUITY
of 52 dollars per annum, payable half yearly, arising out of a piece of ground on Royal Street, on which there is a two story frame house, now in the occupation of Mr. James Scott.
The above property is sold to satisfy a debt due from Robert Mease to the estate of Edward Doneale, deceased.
John C. Herbert, } Com'rs. Jacob Hoffman, } James H. Hooe, }
April 13.
35 tierces FRESH RICE, just landed and for sale by John G. Ladd.
April 19.
SPRING GOODS.
BENNETT and WATTS
HAVE RECEIVED per the United States, capt. Long, a part of their SPRING GOODS, and expect the remainder per the first arrivals.
April 18.
To the Citizens of Alexandria.
ENCOURAGED by the acknowledgments of some, and much gratified by the practical performances of others in the town, I am induced once again to solicit a still further and more general attention to the cultivation of the small back lots adjoining your dwellings: I am anxious to impress your minds with a belief of what is conviction with me, that beneficial consequences will attend the practice; many of those places are, what both farmers and gardeners would sell you, rich enough to produce a plentiful vegetation, and it is yet not too late for you to procure this year's cabbages, &c. in abundance; at the same time I would recommend to you a more open method of fencing, than has hitherto in general prevailed; this kind of fencing will render the plants more healthy and thriving, and also more wholesome food, by permitting a free circulation of air, as air of some kind is as necessary to vegetable as it is to animal life; and besides this, you may indulge yourselves with greater comfort and safety in ventilating your apartments, than you have hitherto been enabled to do in sultry seasons: This measure I am persuaded will be approved of by several of the citizens, and to those persons, who so far they may be, I take the liberty of soliciting their best endeavors in promoting it, by their advice, by their recommendation, and by what may, perhaps be more effectual than either, by their example.
The merchants and traders will take notice that too little attention is given by many of them to the laws in force against the incumbrance of foot passengers with plaster of Paris, tar, empty casks, and a great variety of other articles: Draymen and Cartmen too, must not leave their carts and drays in the streets, as is now generally practised; if better attention in future be not given in those respects, the penalties against delinquents will be enforced.
J. Mandeville, Superintendent of Police.
April 20.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, December 8.
Debate on the AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION.
(Mr. G. W. Campbell's speech continued.)
I should myself, Sir, (as I had the honor of stating in this house on a former occasion) prefer the two highest on the list of those voted for, &c. under certain modifications in case of an equality of votes, to any other number, because it would confine the choice of President to such persons as should appear to have the strongest evidence of possessing the confidence of the people. But I do not consider the difference between two and three persons; or between three persons and three numbers, or between three numbers and five persons, of sufficient importance, to induce me not to vote for either, in order to obtain the principle object of this amendment, that of designating the persons voted for as President and Vice-President. I will only claim the further indulgence of the house while I make a very few remarks on the provisions in this resolution, by which the Vice-President is to act as President, in case the House of Representatives shall not make a choice of President. I am free to declare that I would have been as well satisfied with the resolution, had this provision not been annexed to it. But I cannot consider this as introducing a dangerous principle, or likely to produce any real inconvenience. It only provides who shall administer the government in the event of the House of Representatives failing to elect a President; a case that would otherwise be unprovided for; and indeed a very remote case; one that is possible, but can hardly be considered probable: for the electors must first fail to elect a President, by which the election is brought into this house. The house must next fail to make a choice, before the 4th of March next following; and a Vice President must also have been elected before this provision can operate, so as to vest the Vice-President with the reins of government, which seems to be the event so much dreaded, but one which may not happen for ages. But it is said that this provision will have a tendency to introduce a scene of corruption into this house, that the friends of the Vice-President will endeavor to prevent the election of the President in order that the Vice-President may succeed to that office; that this will be effected by the promises of lucrative offices, of favors, &c. or in fact by bare corruption. This is indeed supposing the members of this House will become more degenerate than the mass of mankind. I should presume we might rely on their continuing to possess as much public virtue as is usual in public bodies, and if this be admitted I conceive there can be no serious cause of apprehension from this provision. But the arguments advanced, if they prove any thing, would prove too much; they would prove, with almost equal force, that you must not provide for a successor to the President in the cases of his death, resignation, or inability, lest the person appointed to succeed him should be induced to cause his assassination or use other corrupt means to produce his removal from office, in order to open the way for him to ascend the Presidential chair. But this would certainly be destroying the necessary and useful provisions of government on a mere possibility, and it is trusted, groundless fears of their being abused.
The gentleman last up (Mr. Goddard) has asked if any inconvenience has been experienced from the present provision in the constitution for electing President and Vice President? To this enquiry I might answer, that if this part of the constitution be evidently defective, and calculated to produce inconveniences in practice, and such as are of a very serious nature to society, it would be extremely impolitic, to wait until we had experienced all the evil consequences that would arise from it before we attempted to make the necessary amendment; I should suppose, we ought to apply the remedy as soon as we discovered the defect, and thereby prevent those evils, that it might otherwise bring on society. But I may further answer that gentleman, that on a late occasion, well remembered by every gentleman in this house, a very serious inconvenience was experienced by the union, in consequence of the operations of that part of the constitution now proposed to be amended. On this occasion the legislative functions of the government were suspended; and the as-
pect of affairs seemed to excite very serious apprehensions in the most deliberate minds with regard to the external peace of the nation; the feelings of the American people were wound up to the highest degree of sensibility; they felt indignant at the attempt so obstinately made to contravene their wishes, and deprive them of the person of their choice to direct the affairs of the nation, and the agitation of the public mind rose to such a height as seemed to threaten a general convulsion. In consequence of this event the voice of the American people, from almost every quarter of the union, has called for this amendment; the same sentiment has been expressed by the legislatures of most of the states; and are not these the strongest evidence of the general wish of the nation? Will you then, sir, when the voice of United America seems to demand this amendment, refuse to comply with that demand? Will members of this House on account of a mere verbal difference of phraseology, or an unimportant provision for a case not likely to occur in an age, refuse their assent to a measure embracing a principle necessary to secure the tranquility of the union? I trust they will not; I hope we shall in some degree yield up our preference for particular modes of expression, and our opposition to a provision of minor consideration, in order to unite in adopting so far as respects us, this amendment, and in so doing, perjoyfully hailed by nine tenths of the American people.
Mr. Hodge having declared himself in favor of the principle of designation, but adverse to the other provisions of the resolution, moved to recommit it, for the purpose of obtaining the following amendment, for the term of one year; an extraordinary election of president and vice-president, shall be made by electors, who shall be chosen in the same manner, and shall give their votes on the same day, as is directed by the constitution in the case of a regular election of president and vice-president; and in case of such extraordinary election the votes shall be transmitted to the seat of government, and the election ascertained and concluded in the same manner, and if no election shall be made by the house of representatives in the same manner as is provided by the constitution in relation to the regular election of President and Vice-President; and the person who shall be elected at such extraordinary election, shall be the President until the next constitutional period of election."
The motion to recommit was lost—ayes 40—noes 68.
(To be continued.)
NASSAU, (N. P.) March 29.
By a late arrival from Cuba, after a very short passage, we are informed, that the French have not yet left the Havana—That they now talk of returning to St. Domingo—and that they occasionally send out one or two of their small vessels to intercept British ships to and from Jamaica. Two very valuable vessels of that description, we are told, have been lately captured by the Schooner Hazard, and are now lying in Port Mariel, a defenceless harbour, only a few leagues from the Havana.
On Monday last, His Majesty's brig Racoone, arrived from a cruise, with a French brig, her prize, bound from N. Orleans to France, mounting 8 guns, with 80 men.
BOSTON, April 14.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
The returns already received at the secretary's office give to his excellency gov. Strong about 18,000 votes, and to the hon. Mr. Sullivan 14,000.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the arrival, on Wednesday last of the ship Minerva, capt. Clements, we have received our regular files of London papers to the 9th March. From the selections which we have been able to make from them, it will be seen, that their contents are not only of considerable interest, as they relate to transactions already passed, but appear pregnant with events of uncommon importance. The alleged conspiracy of Moreau, to depose the First Consul of France, is without doubt a trick of Bonaparte's to get rid of a powerful and dangerous rival.
On the 17th of February, Regnaud announced to the legislative body assembled at Paris, in a report of considerable length, that new plots, framed by England, (the usual cant) had been discovered by the watchful eye of government. He stated that a correspondence had been some time since maintained between general Pichegru in London, & gen. Moreau in France—that their agent and all his papers had
been seized at Calais—That Georges, a sworn enemy to Bonaparte, some time resident in England, had landed at a convenient spot between Dieppe and Trepot, with eight of his brigands!—That this was followed by the landing of Coster St. Victor, and ten brigands!—That in a third debarkation, general Pichegru, Lajolais, Armand, Gailard, and Jean Marie, with some other brigands, had landed—That contrary winds prevented others from landing who were off the coast—That Georges and Pichegru had arrived in Paris, lodged together, and were surrounded by some thirty brigands, commanded by Georges—That they had had several interviews with general Moreau—That Lajolais, the principal go-between, and general Moreau had been seized, and the effects and papers of Pichegru. He stated that the purpose of this combination was a Conspiracy against the Life of the First Consul , and the government of France! The report read by Regnaud was signed by Regnier, grand judge, minister of justice.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in London to his correspondent in this town, received by the Minerva.
"In consequence of the very short imports by the two last fleets from Jamaica and the leeward islands, sugars have risen very rapidly, and are still on the rise. It is singular enough, that though the continent is principally supplied from hence, they are much dearer here than in most places there. From the small stock on hand throughout Europe both of sugar and coffee, these articles promise to maintain better prices than for some time past they have done.
In the Minerva, which arrived at this port yesterday, from London, came passengers, the hon. Christopher Gower and family; Mr. and Mrs. George Gower, two children and servant; Mr. Isaac Parker and Mr. Charles Lovell.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
London dates to March 9, received by the Minerva, arrived here yesterday.
HIS MAJESTY'S INDISPOSITION.
Bulletin continued—March 9. His majesty continues to go on in a favorable way.
LONDON, March 7.
An embargo has been laid at the custom-house upon all vessels bound to any other ports than the undermentioned, viz. Spain and Portugal, Mediterranean, America, Africa, East and West-Indies.
March 8.
The embargo which we mentioned yesterday as having been laid on the port of London, extends to all the out-ports, except upon the convoys bound down channel. Various causes have been assigned for this measure, but the real one remains a secret with government. The embargo is not expected to last above ten days.
It is no longer to be doubted, that the French fleet have quitted Toulon. It would, indeed, be most desirable to the first consul to collect the whole of his ships from L'Orient, Rochefort, Ferrol, and Toulon, in the harbour of Brest. They would then form a respectable fleet, not fewer than from 37 to 40 sail of the line, besides frigates. It is said that the Toulon fleet sailed from thence on the 28th January. Its force is variously stated; but it is generally supposed to comprise ten sail of the line. Lord Nelson is stated to have been off Majorca, on the 20th January, and that on the 23d he was off the Cape of Roses, the north-east point of Spain, and the direct line in which the French fleet will steer, should it be destined for the Atlantic.
It is said that Mr. Grey will, in the house of commons to-day, give notice of his intention to submit, on Wednesday next, a motion upon the state of the country. Such a debate will, of course, afford as wild a field as could be wished, for the fullest development of the principles and views of the different parties.
General Moreau has been taken up; and the police are in pursuit of Pichegru and Georges.
Schiedam, February 24.
An embargo has just been laid here, on the part of the French government, on all outward bound ships, in order to prevent general Pichegru from escaping.
March 9.
The public curiosity has been excited not a little since the news of the recent plot against the consular government, to know the result, and to learn whether the intelligence was correct that the generals Moreau and Pichegru have been guillotined. Till further accounts be received from France, the present anxiety cannot be removed, and it must be considerably heightened.

by accounts received this morning from Deal, which state, that ANOTHER REVOLUTION has taken place in France, inimical to Bonaparte. The news is said to have been brought over by a royalist general. How far it may be correct, we cannot take upon us to determine; but the thing is far from being improbable. We shall not indulge in conjectures, but content ourselves with subjoining the information that has reached us:
Deal, March 2.
We have just received intelligence of a very important nature, which added to the late news from France, carries with it some degree of probability, especially as great battle prevails here at present among the shipping in the Downs: A general and his suite, attached to the monarchical party in France, who was some days ago received on board one of our cruizers from the heights above Dieppe, brings an account that a counter-revolution has taken place in that country, prejudicial to the interests of the Corsican usurper.
The whole naval department here are in the highest spirits; in consequence of this sudden change of affairs all the ships, cutters and brigs ready for sea in the Downs have received orders to get under way immediately. Most of them have already sailed. Wind South East and by u.h.
The firing heard the other day was a salute at Banbridge; but on what occasion we have not yet learnt.
Last night dispatches were sent off express by a messenger from the admiralty to Plymouth for admiral lord Cornwallis, to be forwarded to him from that place by a fast sailing vessel. An express was likewise sent off to Ireland.
All ships of every description have been ordered to be got ready for service as fast as possible. Every thing seems to show that some secret expedition is in contemplation.
Last night we received Dutch papers to the 28th ult. The most important piece of information they contain is an open acknowledgement in The Merchant , that the Dutch officers who had been applied to take commands in the Builla of Flushing, destined for the invasion of this country, have refused to accept their appointments. This shews in what a hopeful light they view the whole undertaking.
The Moniteurs are filled with addresses to the first consul to congratulate him on his escape. No further mention is made of the conspiracy or of the conspirators in the official papers.
Accounts from Vienna of the 4th Feb. state, that the greatest bustle prevails among the ministers of that court; that the troops were in motion, and that every thing indicated an approaching change of affairs.
THE SECRET EXPEDITION.
We announced on Tuesday the preparations which were making for an expedition against Boulogne, and some other ports of the enemy. Those preparations have been followed by an embargo in our ports, and the execution of a vigorous and decisive measure is at hand.
The plan of the intended expedition originated in Mr. Richard Phillips, of St. Paul's Church yard. That gentleman has, for a considerable time, proposed to government to close up and permanently blockade the ports of the enemy by sinking at their entrances old ships of various burthens, filled with chalk or stones. By varying the number and size of these vessels, and by other contrivances adapted to the circumstances of the enemy's port, he considers it in the power of his country to render every harbor of France, Holland, and Flanders unnavigable and totally useless.
After mature investigation, the idea has been adopted by government, and a number of old ships fitted with Maidstone rag stone, are immediately to be sunk at the entrance of the harbor of Boulogne so as to render it impossible for the enemy's vessel to come out, which rendered useless in that port; consequently nothing further will be apprehend from an invasion in that quarter!
The shallow and intricate navigation of the ports of Holland will afterwards be more easily choked up and ruined, exactly in the same manner, and by chaining numbers of heavy ships together. Mr. Phillips deems it equally practicable to choke up the harbor of Brest, and all the large ports of France, so that no ship of war can come out or go into them.
During the war, the sub-marine blockades will be rendered permanent, by sloops or small ships being stationed off each port, to destroy the machinery with which the enemy may endeavor to raise the sunken ships.
In short, the plan is as efficacious as it is simple; and the power which we exclusively possess to avail ourselves of it, results from the peculiar circumstance of our being the masters of the ocean; a dominion which this plan alone will enable us to perpetuate during any number of ages. We have, singly, to maintain our naval superiority, and the ports of every country, which may dare to insult us, are at our mercy. The malice and the rivalry of France will henceforward be harmless; we shall have nothing to dread from invasion, and the genius of Britain may enable her to bid defiance to a world in arms opposed to her!
Cash given for clean linen and cotton Rags.
A Paris paper, of late date, mentions, that Mr. Thuro is appointed minister plenipotentiary to the United States, and that Mr. Petrie (supposed to be the gentleman formerly consul in the state of South-Carolina) to attend him as secretary of legation.
The following observations are made in a Paris paper, upon the different classes of returned emigrants; — "Those who have passed their exile in Germany smoke tobacco from morning till night; they who have resided in England get drunk every night; those who have wandered in Italy, act, talk, and deceive with fin all; those who have vegetated in Spain are become devotees, and those from America, republican brutes. Many persons complain, that to the vices and ridicules of their own nation, they have added those of the nations where they have sojourned; and that a long prostration has not made them prudent, nor poverty wiser.
IT is probable that there never was a crisis at which the inhabitants of the seaboard of America, whether natives or sojourners, had such cause to look impatiently for intelligence from Europe, as that in which we now write. He who views the struggles between England and France only for his amusement or idle speculation, and contemplates the war as a mere looker on, just as the people went to the amphitheatre of old to see gladiators fight upon "the Bloody Arena," will be on the watch to hear of the promised invasion taking place. The merchant who sits blowing his fingers on storeless shores, for want of the accustomed commerce which once kept him busily employed, will be looking with aching eyes for a glimpse of peace, or else will more rationally be on the tip-toe of expectation to hear that war has been declared between England and Spain, in which case the streets of Charleston will again resound with the busy hum of trade, and the draymen be kicking up their old dusts on our wharves. The Jacobin with pallid malignity in every lineament of his countenance, and his pointed glistening eye looking a thousand murders, will be cursing the moment that delayed to destroy forever, or give full gratification to his hell-born hopes, by the repulse of Bonaparte's invasion, or the rain of that last bulwark of human hope, England; while the heart of the honest man, the patriot, and the moralist, will beat with tenfold quickness and force, in anxiety to hear of the overthrow of that scourge of the world, the despotism of the consular government.
For our part we contemplate the state of things in Europe as they stood when the last intelligence came away, with stronger emotions than any we have ever experienced, and our anxiety during the interval between this and the next accounts we shall receive will be proportionably great. These emotions, however, are far from being unpleasant. Hope and doubt mixed with awe compose them. The tyrant chance , who so often overrules the predispositions of human wisdom, and defeats the greatest exertions of human strength, may in an unlucky hour, sweep away before it the cheering prospects which the rising dawn of the last intelligence has opened to our view, and leave not a vestige of it, no not even hope itself, behind. But if things take their course according to the probabilities which reasoning from the past to the future we have a right to infer will take place, the time cannot be far off when something to sooth and cheer us after the dreary waste through which we have for four years been traveling, will be heard from the other side of the Atlantic. Readers! we are all men, and nothing that concerns the condition of our fellow creatures can be indifferent to us. Who is there among us so base as not to repine at the misery and rejoice at the happiness of any portion of his fellow beings, no matter of what country, condition, sect, or opinion they must be? Who is there so lost to all sentiment of feeling, honor, humanity, or justice, as not to hang the head with indignant sorrow at the condition for years past of the people of Ireland or not to rejoice with exceeding joy at that kind of negative happiness which a relief from unjust restraints and gress tyranny will afford them. If there be any such, let them gnash their teeth with rage, while we announce our well grounded persuasion that every thing which humanity and sound policy, measuring retribution with no churchman's hand can do for that ill-fated country, will be done without delay on the accession of George IV. to the throne of England.
There was a time when the emancipation of the Roman Catholicks of Ireland was a favorite object with George III.; when he was pleased to declare openly that he believed the British throne had no more loyal & faithful subjects than they; and when he held out the flattering language of something sounding like "rights" to them. They returned his dispositions with correspondent gratitude, and in the overheated zeal which distinguishes that people in every cause or notion they espouse, they would maintain it right or wrong that he was in his heart a catholic. Simple souls! measuring all merit by the scale of their own faith, and deducing their opinions rather from their wishes than their reason, they would have it that so very good a man must necessarily be a roman catholic. There is every reason to believe that at the time his late ministers gave a formal pledge to the people of Ire-
land that the Catholicks should be fully emancipated if a union was agreed to, the King himself was sincere; but some of the Bishops of the Church of England, inflamed with a frenzied zealotry that would almost have disgraced Lord George Gordon himself, alarmed for the monopoly of their Church, and instigated and aided, no doubt, by the old curse of England cabinet, continued to pour their barbarous sophistry into the ears of the old King, whose mind, whatever might have been its natural vigour, was not at all strengthened by the excessive zeal he entertained in the subject of religion, and actually did continue to persuade him that doing justice to the Roman Catholicks of Ireland, would be a dishonorable breach of his coronation oath.
Thus was an act of justice, humanity, nay, common gentlemanly honor (the performance of a positive promise) declined, to avoid the constructive violation of an oath, which from the spirit, tenor, and every letter of it, must have been broken every time an act of injustice has been done to any portion of the people. In short these pious souls breathing forth the fire of hell, not the balmy blessings of heaven, so worked upon the king's mind that he conceived a most exasperated and implacable aversion to popery, papists, and Irishmen. In the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, after the peasantry about Bantry Bay marched down in a body, armed with such arms as they could add to nature, to repel the French invaders, a Mr. Nugent brought forward an after piece at Covent Garden, called, "Bantry Bay," and designed to throw a light upon the character and disposition of that people, to exhibit them in their true colors to the people of England, the king attended at the representation, and more than any one in the house applauded the piece, though it was a panegyric on the Irish from beginning to end. How soon and how much he was made to alter his mind, the world has now before it.
(Charles. Cour.)
FROM THE EVENING POST.
For the sole amusement of Thos. Jefferson.
The reign of terror is past—the Sun of Federalism is set—the Moon of Democracy exhibits her phases in rapid and beautiful succession — The perfectibility of human nature expands like an Italian shade—and universal philanthropy spread, like an evening mist over the dismal swamps of the Ancient Dominion. The dreams of a perfect democracy are realized, and we, its happy members, elevated above the regions of hopes and fears, are entirely at leisure, in the superfluous of our benevolence, to turn our eyes upon the commonwealth of Frogs:
In days of yore, as Æop states, The Frogs, a race of democrats, Were simple, harmless, fond of mirth, And lov'd the pool that gave them birth. Customs long us'd and understood, Were all their laws, and they were good; And steady habits still possessing, Their freedom prov'd a precious blessing.
To age and wisdom all the crowd, With due respect and reverence bow'd, And when their chiefs, with voice sonorous, Struck, up the tune, they join'd in chorus; Which still extended as they sung, Till all the pool with psans rung.
Jove heard and answered half their prayer, The rest dispers'd in empty air.
Now o'er the Democratic pool, King Loe suspends his sluggish rule, Sent down by Jove two prowling frogs, The great PHILOSOPHER OF LOES ; On whose broad back they sought to share Their native right of sun and air, When low as if conveyed by wizzards, See alien Leeches, Snake and Lizards , Around him take their choice of places, And crawl and writh in his embraces; The native Frogs to distance drive, Or seize and swallow them alive. When, O! surprising to be told, But much more wonderful to behold, King Loe , with their embraces warm, Takes by degrees a different form. His large end moves slowly out, And slopes and flattens to a snout; Above, two small knots arise, That crack and open into eyes, From which the turpentine appears To string and trickle into tears; Two larger knot holes sink below, Which, deeper still to nostrils grow; A horrid fissure yawns beneath, Where splinter turns to jagged teeth; And all adown the inner part Grows fowl and rotten at the heart; On either side a limb that was, Bends to the arm, and spreads into claws, Where leaves with tough'ning fibres grow And spread the web from toe to toe. And still behind them two limbs more, Crook and conform to those before; With little change its back is seen, Converting into scales and skin; Which tapering back as they prevail, Display a wonderful length of tail; Till grown complete in every feature, He moves—a MAMMOTH ALLIGATOR , Yet often stretch'd along the lake, Or on its margin in the brake,
Or half immersed among the bog He still delights to seem a Loo .
But, O! ye silly Frogs, beware, The seeming torpor is a Snare. The reptile of amphibious make Compos'd of Tyger, Snake and Squirrel, More ravenous is, and full of guile, Than any brother Crocodile . His single jowl excites more dread, Than Loe can Hydra's hundreds heads; And makes, when champing bones a clatter, Like guillotines that go by water.
But Creators sed't disturb'd their quiet, And bred a most disastrous riot: A lying spirit got among them And to one confusions along them; Such as of old by God's permission Led Ahab to his own perdition. Impeachment, trial, reward, revenge, All turn'd alike on party's hinge; The mob, collecting from the shores, Burst open confidence's doors; Foul vagrants mounted into place And rudely spit in honor's face; O der'd destroy'd, in stark'd confusion And all things rush'd to dissolution.
At length by sad experience taught, The stiff-neck'd Frogs great Jove besought, An end of anarchy to bring, And send them something for a king.
Yes, O! ye silly frogs, beware, The seeming torpor is a snare. The streams that down his visage flow, Are fued to lure you for his meal; And all his sniv'ling, whining cant, Is prologue to some murder meant; For fish and fowl, and man and beast, Contribute to his daily feast. Even his own young, on flats and shallows, He lies in wait for, gulps and swallows. And think you he will spare the bodies, Of such a simple set of noodles? No: he will gulp you without sparing, As hungry whales gulp shoals of herring; Or ant-eaters, who with stomachs hollow, An hundred thousand ants will swallow, And like your music, let me tell ye, Best, when he hears it from his belly.
Public Sale.
HORSES FOR SALE.
On MONDAY next, at 11 o'clock, will be sold at Hodgkin's tavern, Several handsome Carriage Horses, well matched — also, Some very fine Saddle Horses, for negotiable Notes, with approved endorser, at 90 days. Philip G. Marsteller.
April 21.
Public Sale.
MONDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold on Merchants' Wharf, 20 hhds. Molasses, and 8 do. Sirup. THOS. FATTEN.
April 21.
For CHARTER, The SHIP
WILLIAM and JOHN, Thos. Woodhouse, master; burthen about 350 hogheads of tobacco. Apply to James Wilson.
April 19.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the Fabius, from Liverpool, and for Sale, 20 crates STONEWARE, assorted. ON HAND, A few pipes 4 h proof Cognac Brandy, Madeira, Port and Malaga Wines, Jamaica Spirit, and Holland Gin, Juniper Berries in bags, Sail Canvas, and a variety of DRY GOODS which will be sold low. James Sanderson.
April 21.
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per the ship Monsoon, from London, part of their SPRING GOODS, among which are Muslins, Dimities, and printed Cottons, subject to drawback. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit. April 18.
An Accommodation Coach.
for the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, in nice order, with a pair of good horses, and a trusty driver, will run from the Washington Tavern to George Town, the City of Washington, or elsewhere. Thomas Barwise.
April 19.

EXTRACT of a letter dated Office of the Classic Press, Philadelphia, 23d March, 1804.  GENTLEMEN, We have just received from London, a new work, ENTITLED  MEMOIRS OF THE  LIFE OF DR. DARWIN; Chiefly during his residence at Litchfield, with anecdotes of his friends, and criticisms on his writings. By Anna Seward.
This work was published on the 7th of last month in London, is now put to press by us, and will be published here in two or three weeks, in two octavo volumes of about 400 pages, on a fine wove medium paper, price, in boards, 1 dollar 87 1/2 cents. Mr. Maxwell, the Printer, in using his utmost efforts to render it sufficiently accurate and elegant to obtain the prize medal at the next June Fair.
Robert & John Gray
Have contracted for a number of the above work in sheets, and propose binding them elegantly in calf skin, at 2 dollars 50 cents to subscribers; to non-subscribers 2 dollars 50 cents, bound in sheep, or 1 dollar 87 1/2 cents in boards. April 3. dSt 2aw
To Rent,
the two story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of White and Union Streets, at present in the occupancy of the Subscriber—possession will be immediately given. Attached to this property are a kitchen, smoke house, stable, and two large gardens. The situation for a private family is as desirable as any in Alexandria.
Robert Kirk.
CAUTION. —Those persons who have been in the habit of taking SAND from off the above premises, without the advertiser's permission, are forewarned from a repetition of it, as every future trespasser will certainly be prosecuted. R. KIRK. d3r 2016t March 13.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery.
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.    1 Prize last drawn ticket having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. do. 10,000   1 do. do. 5,000   5 do. do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. do. of 500 3,000   10 do. do. of 200 2,000   20 do. do. of 100 2,000   100 do. do. of 50 5,000   250 do. do. of 30 7,500   420 do. do. of 25 10,500   3,500 do. do. of 20 70,000   3,000 do. do. of 15 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. after 3,000 do. 250   1 do. after 4,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 6,000 do. 500   1 do. after 8,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 13,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,445 prizes 150,000   9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.   25,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 250,000   N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 25,000 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake of the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.
Richmond, January 31, 1804. co ** TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, jun. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard. District of Columbia,
PHYSIOGNOTRACE.
I. TODD
Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria that he has erected his machine for tracing the outlines of the face, in the Ball Room at the Eagle Tavern, corner of King and Royal Streets, where those who will honor him with their attention may have four correct profiles for 25 cents. Note—Gilt and black Frames may be had at the room. 637 Please to come in at the paved alley leading to Royal Street Jan. 9. 2aw
BENJAMIN SHREVE, JRN. Has for Sale at the corner of Union and Prince Streets, 25 bales India Cottons, CONSISTING OF Gurrabs, Gullies, Baftabs, Emerys, Saonabs, Blue Gilla bhs. 30 pieces black Satin, Cotton Romal Handkerchiefs, 2 cases low priced Fans, 1 do. Mariner's Compasses, Mens strong Shoes, Womens Morocco do. Leipers Snuff in half barrels and kegs, 12 coils Cordage assorted, Few quarter casks best Malaga Wine, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, Bags black Pepper, And a quantity of Red Soar Leather. March 22.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Intending to discontinue the retail business will dispose of his stock, consisting of  A Choice Assortment of Goods laid in upon uncommon low terms. The credit will be made liberal on good security being giving for payment. April 11.
To Let,
(And possession given 1st May) The DWELLING-HOUSE occupied by Mr. James McClenchan, on Prince Street, and opposite Mr. Swann's, together with the vacant ground adjoining it. Apply to RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Who have for sale, Fresh Clover Seed. April 2. d
The Subscriber has for Sale,
At his store in Union Street, in addition to his former stock, 1000 bushels excellent Lisbon SALT, suitable for the fisheries, 12 bks. high proof Whiskey, 1200 pounds Smithfield Bacon Hams, 500 do. Venison do. Excellent Jamaica and St. Kitts Oranges, Lisbon Lemons by the box or retail, Large Limes do. 300 lbs. first quality  CHESHIRE CHEESE, imported in the ship U. States, A few bks. New York Pippins, 200 bunches of Onions, And a few bags Green Coffee. Abel Willis. d April 12.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Very nicely cured Bacon & Venison  HAMS, 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, Jamaica 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, CODFISH of the first quality, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c. Thomas Simms. d March 21.
For Sale,
On the third day of May next on a long credit,  A LOT OF GROUND, in fee simple, situate on Cameron and Pitt Streets containing 102 feet ten inches on Cameron Street adjoining the theatre—but may be divided into smaller lots.
To Let,
on ground rent forever, Several valuable Lots, situated on Royal, King and Union Streets. Two of these lots are situated near Ramsay's Wharf. Also, for a term of 14 years, a LOT OF GROUND on the East side of Fairfax Street, and South of Wolf Street, containing in front on Fairfax Street 24 feet, and extending back 103 feet 5 inches to a twenty feet public alley. The above property will be shewn on application to Col. Dennis Ramsay. Sarah Porter. d20t April 11.
THE WARE-HOUSE
at present occupied by Henry S. Earle. For terms apply to William Gore, Attorney for Wm. B. Martin, Esq. April 2. 2awtf
Just Published, AND FOR SALE BY  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY,  DON RAPHAEL, A ROMANCE, By GEORGE WALKER—author of Theodore, Cyphon, Vagabond, three Spaniards, &c. &c. 2 vols. 12 mo. price 2 dollars bound and lettered. And the following new Plays, Cents. Maid of Bristol, by Jas. Boaden, 25 Chains of the Heart, or the Slave by Choice, by Prince Hoare, 31 3/4 A House to be Sold, by Jas. Cobb, 18 3/4 The Review, or, the Wags of Windsor by George Coleman, author of John Bull, Poor Gentleman, &c. 18 3/4 Mrs. Wiggins, by John Tilllingham, author of the Marriage Promote, Fortune's Frolie, &c. 12 3/4 April 9. d
SPRING GOODS.
ALLISON & GEIGER, Have received via New York, a handsome assortment of  SPRING GOODS, amongst which are
Elegant Chintzes, printed Cottons of every description, striped, do. black muslins handsomely glazed, Jacquet plain and tamboured, do. India linens, turniture chintz of the latest patterns, ladies extra long silk gloves, umbrellas, ladies parasols, hosiery, dimities, &c. &c. all of which is now offered for sale at the most reduced prices, at the store occupied by the subscribers, corner of Prince and Fairfax Streets. Also—LOAF SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel. April 9. 2aw 3 3/4
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH,
Have just received, and for Sale, 60 chests and boxes of Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, & Hyson Skin } TEAS. of this spring's importation. 300 reams writing and wrapping paper, 200 boxes Spanish Segars, A few pipes French Brandy, Holland Gin, & Cyder Vinegar, 1000 wt. Gin, 60 doz. Cowkin Whips, 50 boxes Muscadel Raisins, 20 boxes Chocolate, &c. &c. &c. April 9. coiw 12w3w
To Rent,
For one or more years, that valuable  DISTILLERY AND MILL, Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria. This Distillery has five large Stills and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with sheds for raising and fatting Hogs, also Stalls for thirty Bees. In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for carrying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expense; he has manufactured large quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again. To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the spot. LAW. LEWIS. Woodlawn, Jan. 21.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the subscriber living about six miles from the town of Alexandria, Negro SUCKY, a low chunky woman, very black. Had on a brown jacket and petticoat. It is supposed she is lurking about the town of Alexandria, or she may go into Maryland in Charles County. Whoever takes up the said Negro and confines him in any jail so that he may be had again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges if brought home. Henry Talbutt, Fairfax County } April 10. 5 3/4
Forty Dollars Reward,
For taking up and securing in any jail, so that I get them again,  Negroes SAM & JANE,
who ran away out of my possession in Fairfax County about six miles above Alexandria on last Thursday. Sam is a stout well formed man, very black complexion, about forty years of age, a four look, and has a fleak of white hairs on his left cheek, together with a scar. Jane is between 15 and 16 years of age, very black complexion, four look. She had on a striped jacket and petticoat, and is the daughter of Sam. If either of them is taken, half the reward will be paid, with reasonable expenses if brought home. All masters of vessels and others are warned not to harbor or carry them off, as in that case the law will be put in force against them. Henry Talbutt, Fairfax County, } April 9. 2aw 3 3/4
M'Clean had Winterberry HAVE ON HAND, Madeira Wine in half pipes and quarter casks, Rum in bhs. Molasses in hds. Cognac Brandy in pipes, Philadelphia Porter in bhs. of 3 doz. each, 100 bhs. prime Beef, N. York inspection, Philadelphia Soar Leather, Spanish Segars in boxes, But I on, Nail Rods, &c.  FRESH CLOVER SEED. April 17.
CAUTION.
LOST two Notes granted by the subscribers, viz. One to the order of Ricketts, Newton and Co. at 60 days for 1000 dollars. One do. of James Wilson, at 8 months for 2138 dollars 33 cents—both blank endorsed. The last mentions to be for value received, in purchase of the ship Favorite, and is also endorsed by Ricketts, Newton & Co. These notes are past due, and having been returned by us, can be of no use to any person, but in case they may at any future day appear, payment and this notice will be pled by the endorsers, and by Alex. Henderson and Co. d April 19. 2aw 6 +
Fisheries to Rent.
I will rent those valuable FISHERIES attached to the River Farm, together with as much arable land as a tenant may want for the term of five years. Wm. H. FOOTE. d April 19. 2aw 6 +
JONAH THOMPSON, & SON,
Have received per the ship United States from Liverpool, part of their  SPRING GOODS, and are in daily expectation of the remainder per the Fame, via Baltimore. April 9. d3m
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale, on very easy terms, a quantity of  COARSE SALT, suitable for the fisheries; fresh R. Island Stone Lime in casks; Cordage of various sizes; a quantity of Soar Leather; 100 White Oak Posts suitable for shed building. March 16. d
This is to give Notice,
That the subscribers have obtained from the Orphan's Court of Alexandria County in the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the Personal Estate of Wm. Hunter, late of the County aforesaid, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscribers on or before the 11th day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under our hands this 12th day of April, 1804. Thomas Preston, } Adms. Richard Hunter, } N. B. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the administrators. April 11. 2aw 3 3/4
This Day is Published
BY  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, In their Book and Stationary Store, King Street, the 1st and 2d volumes of  THE HOLY BIBLE, to be comprised in four octavo volumes—price 2 dollars per vol. in boards, or 2 dollars 50 cents, bound and lettered.
Just Received,
AND FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Murray's English Reader, Grammar and Exercises; common writing paper; superfine drawing paper; superfine quarto post and vellum letter paper, and a few gross of bonnet boards. Also the following Books. Johnson's Lives of the British Poets, Cowper's poems, Commyn's digest, Edd's reports, Buffenguer's and Ruler's reports, vol. 2d, Burrows's reports; Priestly's lectures; M'Nally's evidence; Peckes's evidence; Chitty on bills of exchange; Priestly's church history of Wilson's reports; Doddridge's life and progress of Religion in the soul, Whole Duty of Man, &c. March 29. d
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. d Nov. 30.
FOR SALE,
A HANDSOME GIG, HORSE. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24. d
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