Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-02-22 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hhds. 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, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do., Plaitillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. February 22.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. 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, Halfticks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Sewing Silks, Mullin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Feb. 19.
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO, Sweet China Oranges, Salmon in bds. or less quantity, of a superior quality, Rhode-Island Cyder, A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds. Jan. 19.
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19.
FOR SALE, A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23.
Just received, and for Sale, By Robert and John Gray, [Price 25 Cents] Negro Slavery Unjustifiable. A SERMON. By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York. Feb. 5.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria, A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county. EDMUND J. LEE. Jan. 15.
TO RENT, Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Jan. 18.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS, 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hhds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Case Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havana Sugars, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dipt Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring. They are giving Cobs for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22.
APROPPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philosophers," &c. CONDITIONS. I. The Work shall be comprised in twelve Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type. II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery. *** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work will be put to Press, and finished without delay. Subscription received by the Publisher.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents.) PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19.
Madeira Wine. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap. They have also, One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the cask. Jan. 18.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Sale, on Thursday the tenth of March,
THE subscriber's life estate, in that valuable FARM, known by the name of the Walnut-Tree Farm, situate on the south side of the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria. This farm contains 360 acres, of which about 100 are in wood, and the rest arable. The building consist of a two story brick house, handsomely finished, and a two story frame kitchen adjoining the house; a two story frame house for an overseer; a frame quarter capable of accommodating 15 or 20 persons; and a large well built barn, with granaries, stables, and an extensive shed for cattle. The beauty and salubrity of this situation is exceeded by none on the river Potomac. The arable land is divided into convenient fields, and the soil is good for the production of small grain. There are on the premises a thriving young orchard of apple and peach trees, and about 40 acres of wheat in the ground. The extent of this farm on the river (being more than a mile) affords an opportunity for an industrious farmer to collect large quantities of manure, and the excellent FISHERY attached to it, on which are two very good and convenient fish houses, must greatly enhance its value. At the same time will be sold on the premises (if not disposed of before at private sale) upwards of twenty NEGROES together with the Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and farming utensils on the place. The terms of payment to be cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; from one to two hundred dollars, sixty days credit; and for all sums above two hundred dollars, one half in sixty, and one half in ninety days, the purchaser giving approved notes negotiable in the Banks of Alexandria or Columbia. TOBIAS LEAR. Alexandria, Feb. 11.
TO RENT, A small 2 story Frame House, situate at the lower end of Water Street. For terms apply to Wm. H. and E. M. LYLES. Feb. 12.
Two Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, the 14th inst. a black Woman, named HANNNAH, the property of Andrew Baimain. She is about 5 feet in height, and has a cut in her right arm below her elbow: Had on, when she eloped, a blue coating jacket and petticoat, with some other articles not recollected. I expect she is lurking about her master's premises, who lives about 6 miles from town, on the Newgate road. The above reward, with all reasonable charges, will be paid on her delivery to THOMAS RICHARDS. Feb. 19.
FOR SALE, A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 16.
For Charleston, S. Carolina, THE SLOOP COLUMBIA, Sam. Carr, Master; Will sail next week. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to J. G. LADD. Feb. 12.
Public Vendue.
On THURSDAY, 24th inst. WILL BE SOLD, At 10 o'clock, at the house of Mrs. Atkins, Prince Street, A VERY LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT PRINTS, LOOKING-GLASSES, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 29.
We are desired to mention that the above sale is in consequence of Mrs. ATKIN's intention of shortly returning to Philadelphia.
THOMAS SIMMS Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Coddish and some barrels of excellent APPLES. Feb. 18.
Just Received, And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union Streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 3 Kegs Aniseed Cordial, 14 Boxes dipt Candles, Sugar in hhds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hysonkin and Souchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs, Men's coarse and fine Shoes, Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emeries, Guzziah, Mohanas, Gungies, Cheeks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
WILLIAM HODGSON Has just received, and for sale for Cash or approved paper, 6 pipes excellent BILL WINE, (Madeira.) Also, 15 casks Sherry. Feb. 10.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes and Slippers.
SAMUEL CLARK, Next door to Peter Sherron's, Has just received and now opening, a fresh and beautiful variety of Shoes & Slippers, Kid and Morocco, of every description, Gentlemen's dancing Pumps, (Morocco) and fine Shoes, Misses black and coloured Morocco and Leather Slippers, Boys fine and common Shoes and Pumps, Childrens red Morocco and Leather Shoes, and 200 pair Negroes, large size, coarse Shoes, which he offers for sale at the following retail prices, viz. Ladies Kid 7s 6d 10s 6d Black Morocco 6s 6d 7s 6d Coloured do. 6s 9d 7s 6d 8s 3d Leather Slippers 5s 3d 6s Mens best qua. 9s 10s 6d 12s Mens Morocco Pumps 9s 10s Childrens Shoes and Slippers in proportion. ALSO, For Cash or Barter for Flour, 30 bds. best No. 1 Beef } Boston 20 half do. Mels do. } packed. 30 bds. Mackerell } Jan. 18.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY. Feb. 9.
DEBATE on Mr. Bacon's resolutions to re- cede the district of Columbia.
(Continued.)
Mr. Randolph said that whatever reasons might be advanced on the ground of expediency against the adoption of the resolutions, he wished to say a few words on the constitutional objections which had been offered to them. The gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Bayard) told us on a very late occasion that the power to create involved the power to destroy, and although I may not be willing to adopt this maxim in all the latitude in which it was urged by that gentleman, I have no hesitation in averring my belief that congress possesses the right, with the assent of these states, respectively, to cede the several portions of this territory to Maryland and Virginia. Nor, in my opinion, does this doctrine militate against that construction of the constitution, which regards that instrument in the light of a limited grant of power. In this construction I heartily concur with the gentleman from Delaware, or rather, if he will permit me to say so, I am glad to find he agrees with me, as I have retained my opinion, whilst he seems to have changed his. I readily admit that congress possesses no power but that which is devolved on them by the constitution, explicitly, or which is evidently included in, or deducible from its plain provisions. The constitution nowhere gives congress the express power of repealing laws—but the repeal of laws is essentially connected with the power of passing them as in this case, the right to recede is involved in the right to accept the cession. The parties to this compact are the United States, of the one part, and the states of Maryland and Virginia of the other. We speak the voice of the United States, and among others of Maryland and Virginia, in the confederate capacity. The legislatures of those states answer for them in their individual capacity. If all these parties are agreed to revoke their act, I wish to know who is to dissent to it, or with what obstacle can prevent its being rescinded.
Mr. R. said that he was of the number of those who voted against assuming the jurisdiction of this territory. He did it from a predilection for those principles in which the American revolution originated. From the firm belief that men ought not to be bound by laws in whose formation they had no influence.—It was the violation of that principle and not the extent to which it was carried, which laid the foundation of our independence. For, let it be remembered, that the demand of Great Britain went only to a pepper-corn; but that we disdained the admission of so odious a doctrine, and commenced a determined and successful resistance. But it is denied that this territory is in a state of slavery, because, says the gentleman, it implies that we are tyrants. The term slavery, Sir, excites in the mind of man an odious idea. There are, however, various species of this wretched condition. Domestic slavery of all others the most oppressive; and political slavery which has been well defined to be that state in which any community is divested of the power of self government, and regulated by laws to which its assent is not required and may not be given.—Nor have I ever before understood that slavery, particularly of the least description, necessarily implied tyranny, although it too frequently is productive of it. But so far from being slaves the people within this territory are, it seems, our children, who are to experience every indulgence at our hands. Sir, the form of government, such as has been described, however mild and beneficial it may be in its administration, places those subjected to it in a state of political slavery, and they are as completely divested of self-control as the infant who is dandled on the knee of its parent. As to the existence then, of this species of slavery, it mattered not whether the people within the limits of this district were regarded as the favorite son and caressed on the father's lap, or were expected to the cruel rigour of a step-mother.
An idea had been held out from a very
respectable quarter that this district might in time become a state. As to congress what difference will they find between being under the jurisdiction of the state of Columbia, or of the state of Maryland. But if this objection were removed, it is impossible that this territory can become a state. The other states can never be brought to consent that two senators and at least three electors of President, shall be chosen out of this small spot and by a handful of men.
The constitution seems to have intended, by its provision on this subject, to guard the general government against the undue influence of any particular states wherein it might sit. An insurrection in Philadelphia is mentioned by some gentlemen as having given rise to this clause in the constitution. The constitution, no doubt, had a wise end in view, but it has failed in the means of attaining it. No man has a higher respect than myself for the talents of the framers of that instrument. But let it be remembered, that they were making a great experiment, and to have failed in but a single object, is the highest proof of their wisdom. The physical force of this small district would prove but a poor defence against the aggression of large and powerful states.—Happily our security is more amply provided for; it results from the command which has been given us over the sword and the purse of the union. Our protection is not in a mathematical line—which would oppose but a feeble resistance to an invading foe. But let gentlemen ask themselves why the inhabitants of this district should be less formidable if disposed to insurrection, because under our own jurisdiction? Look at Paris! was the insurrection of the 14th July, which tumbled into the dust the antient monarchy of France, the effect of a want of a jurisdiction—of a want of power in the government over the lives and fortunes of the people? Did the city afford the government a defence? no it was in insurrection. Did the military lend its aid?—on the contrary, it joined the insurgents. What was the state at Philadelphia? That Congress was insulted by its own troops. Would the civil jurisdiction of the town have repelled the bayonet? No, it was not in parchment to afford this defence. It has left us an awful lesson against standing armies—and if we shall ever be so insatiable as to multiply armies about us, we may rely in vain on the lines of circumvallation which the limits of our exclusive jurisdiction form. The constitution therefore has failed in its endeavour to give congress any other security than that which public opinion and the command of the national resources afford.
But whilst I have no doubt on the subject of our constitutional right, I am opposed to the resolution on the ground of expediency. It appears to have disseminated a great alarm among the people of our immediate neighborhood. At a proper time, when greater unanimity can be obtained, it may be carried into effect.—If now passed it is irrevocable, and I have no indisposition to give the question the most mature deliberation, and to give it a fair operation on the public mind. I could wish indeed to see the people within this district restored to their rights. Men in such a situation are, as it has been wisely and eloquently said, fit instruments to enslave their fellow men. This species of government is an experiment how far free men can be reconciled to live without rights. An experiment dangerous to the liberties of these states. But inasmuch as it has been already made, inasmuch as it was not necessary to it, and as, at some future time, its deleterious effects may be arrested, I am disposed to vote against the resolutions. I view them as a fatal present to this house, although I respect the motives in which I believe them to have originated; as tending to disunite those who ought ever to act in concert; and I have no hesitation on a question of expediency to declare my disposition to concede something to the wishes and fears of those around me. In their present shape at least, I shall therefore vote against the resolutions.
Mr. Eustis was opposed to the resolutions for the reasons which had been stated and for other reasons not mentioned, though they might have occurred to the minds of gentlemen. He thought it right to express a difference of opinion with the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) on an important question, the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress to the ten miles square. He was not prepared to pronounce
the provision of the constitution on this subject, deficient or unwise. It rather appeared to him to be founded in the nature of the government. A government on parchment and without force was no government at all. It had been stated that this provision grew out of a transaction at Philadelphia, and asked what dependance was to be placed on a military force when that force was itself the aggressor? But that transaction suggested a different result. Had the militia been well equipped and ready for service, and under the immediate control of congress, would the military force have been suffered to overawe them? This very case furnished an argument for investing congress with the complete command of the militia force of the territory, to screen them from insult and to protect them from the application of force that might destroy deliberation. They had already taken a course calculated to prove the soundness of this mode of protection. Their laws had recognised the militia of the territory; and some measures had been taken to organise them. The militia was the physical force Congress must rely on. Suppose that militia were under the command of Maryland, and Congress was about to pass a law obnoxious to that state. Suppose the militia of Maryland to be mutinous, and to surround these walls. Must you resort to Maryland for protection and wait on her measures? No, the situation of the territory and your immediate power over the militia must furnish you with the means of protection. He, therefore, thought it one of the best provisions of the Constitution to submit the physical force near the government to its direction. The same reasons that give a command over the militia to the states apply to the federal government more strongly and dictate the propriety of the measure by a more imperative necessity. What has happened may happen again. Congress may chance to pass laws obnoxious to the states or the territory. He would ask it to-day, they were about to pass such an obnoxious law, and there was no organised militia, where would be their protection? He hoped the government would give support to the system for organising the militia of the district, so that they may be an efficient and respectable protection: The principle on which the militia was founded was, as far as practicable, a found one; it was a democratic principle, which put arms into the hands of every citizen, and placed him under the command of the federal government.
He acknowledged the difficulties of legislating for the territory. But it was a duty which they could not forego; until the government of the people was provided for in some other way, and that he thought should be by an internal legislature. As to the reception of the territory, it was impolitic in point of time. He hoped that Congress would, before they rose, by some act show that they were impressed with an obligation to make this the permanent seat of government. After this question was disposed of, he would lay some such resolutions on the table.
Mr. Thatcher said he was not prepared to go fully into the subject, but he wished to add a few ideas to those which had been already expressed. He considered these resolutions as having a tendency to distract and obstruct the operations of business in the territory. Congress had experienced considerable inconveniences in this place; but they had been calculated upon when the government was removed; and he believed if similar questions had not been so frequently agitated the accommodations of Congress would before this time have been much better. He hoped this would be the last time such resolutions would be offered. His colleague (Mr. Bacon) had suggested the expence and trouble of legislating for the district. As to expence he did not see any; and as to the trouble, the business was not managed in the best way. He understood that it was contemplated to give the citizens a local legislature to manage their own concerns.
But gentlemen say the people of the territory are now deprived of their rights. But this remark was extraordinary from a gentleman who had offered a resolution for transferring them like so many Polish or Russian serfs, without their consent.
Mr. Thatcher went at some length into the discussion, and coincided in opinion with the gentlemen who had preceded him in their opposition to the resolutions; and concluded with saying, that he was clearly of opinion that Congress ought not to recede the territory. He felt a
greater personal inconvenience as well as his constituents from the distance of their residence, as any member on the floor, or his constituents could feel. But he pledged himself and his constituents, that however great those inconveniences, they would submit to them in order that they might have a common capitol, and afford security to the government.
Mr. Claiborne spoke in favor of the resolutions.
Mr. Southard rose only to make one observation, which had been touched on but lightly in the course of the debate. It appeared to him that when Congress assumed the exclusive jurisdiction of the ten miles square they had in the first instance entered into a contract with the legislatures of Virginia and Maryland. He had no doubt that if the contract had ended here, they might with their consent make a recession. The second step, however, taken was a contract between the agents of government and the proprietors, in order to obtain the soil. This contract appeared to him to be solemn and binding. In entering into the contract, the proprietors gave the general government sites for the public buildings and half the residue of the land within the city plot. He conceived that this was a contract founded on express stipulations that Congress should exercise exclusive jurisdiction. The proprietors had no idea at the time they made their contract that their property would be receded; and the government had since received more than one million's worth of real property which they now enjoyed. He would ask whether a recession, under such circumstances, would not have a retrospective effect and impair those obligations which the United States were bound to observe. For this reason he thought a recession improper, as it would be a violation of contract with the people of the territory. It appeared to him that while they were satisfied the general government ought to be satisfied.
Various inconveniences had been stated to which the government was exposed; and the people of the territory had been represented as in a state of slavery. But he looked forward to the time, as not distant when they would have the right of governing themselves through a territorial legislature; in which event there would be no time lost to the councils of the union.
The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bacon) has compared the proposed transfer to that of a little piece of soil for a turnpike road. But the cases were not parallel; as in the last instance there were no individuals to be transferred.
Mr. Southard had but one more observation to make. Such resolutions tended to destroy the confidence of the people in the government. When their proceedings fluctuated and became unstable, the government became unhinged, and the liberties of the nation ceased to be secure. From the tendency of these resolutions he did expect that before this time another resolution would have been brought forward, to remove the government. But he hoped these resolutions would be rejected by so decided a majority as to prevent the proposition of any similar ones.
Mr. Varnum called for the reading of the document alluded to, as he had never seen it.
Mr. Southard said he did not know that there was any such official document; but he had seen such a statement of the authenticity of which he entertained no doubt, and he presumed the gentleman was as well possessed of the facts as himself.
[To be continued.]
Anniversary Assembly.
THE Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity are respectfully informed, that an Assembly will be given at Gadby's Hotel, on the 22d instant, in commemoration of the Nativity of Washington.
Tickets to be had at the Bar.
E. C. DICK, G. DENEALE, W. NEWTON, J. C. HERBERT, } Managers.
February 18.
Cash given for rags

At an Election held yesterday at the Court-House, for a President and Directors for the Alexandria Library Company, the following gentlemen were found duly elected.
 The Rev'd Dr. Muir, PRESIDENT,  The Rev'd Wm. Maffett,  Cuthbert Powell,  James Keith, senr.  John Robert,  William Paton,  William Herbert,  William Fitzhugh,  Jacob Hoffman,  Joseph Riddle,  Hugh Smith,  Charles Simms. 
COMMUNICATION.
Being in Congress Hall a few days ago where a bill for organizing the Militia of the district of Columbia was read, I was induced to ask one of the Members what Committee, appointed by a republican House of Representatives could report such a bill; and was not a little surprized when I was informed that it was the production of a certain War Secretary and some of the officers of the District. This bill imposes duties rarely to be found in the general orders of a regular standing Army—And on whom is it to operate? I presume seldom on the officers, because they form the board who are to assess the fines, and there will be few if any instances of their imposing fines on themselves; then it is to operate indiscriminately on all classes of people in the District, between the ages of 14 and 45, for there is no exemption in the law; they are to be assembled nine times in the year, and a fine of five dollars imposed for non-attendance, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day; this sum we may readily conclude will be imposed on all except a few favorites, altho' it may be less; the Militia are also to provide themselves with a cloth uniform at their own expence, or pay five dollars every muster they appear without it; after three months notice, which fines will amount to 90 dollars per annum, upon men who probably hire themselves for 80 dollars a year; and those who have five or more apprentices may be compelled to pay 450 dollars although they may have sent their apprentices to muster, and they choose to idle their time away and neglect to attend, for there is no exception in favor of the master. The officers have a right to prescribe themselves limits for mustering and to confine a man who should accidentally encroach, and also to be liable to a fine of 10 dollars: they have a right to order a man coming in view to go into the ranks, and to fine him 10 dollars for refusal, and they may, if they choose make a square in town one of the limits, and the street their parade ground. In short, I might mention parts of this truly anti republican bill which would astonish men accustomed to respect the peace and order of society—and what end is this system of persecution to accomplish? Is it to enable the people to protect themselves? No, they want no such protection! Or is it to oblige them to bow passive obedience to officers put over them, in which their wishes were not consulted. I will say nothing as to the people of Washington, I believe they are well officered and they are contented; but if the object is to get people in this county to muster they want no such law, for to the credit of the militia of Alexandria County, be it spoken that no town in the U. States, of its size has furnished, heretofore, a better militia, and that of men in complete uniform; and, when an occasion required it, we found the town of Alexandria produced double its proportion of men in complete uniform, who voluntarily offered their services, and performed their tower of duty—I allude to the year 1794: And all those things were accomplished with ease, when the fine for neglect of militia duty was only 75 cents, and six musters a year, making an annual fine of 4 dollars. 50 cents, instead of 45 or 90 dollars. And how was this done? I will say it was done by paying some respect to the people in the choice of their officers, and by raising volunteer companies. This is the only and rational mode of making a militia; it is by inducing the young and more active part of the community voluntarily to enroll themselves, and to muster by voluntary association oftener than the law prescribes; and it is in this way only, that men will acquire a knowledge of discipline by excit-
ing emulation. We have also a class of citizens among us, whom I consider as of the first worth to society, both as respects their manners and habits, who are religiously scrupulous of bearing arms, and if they were to shoulder a musket, I suppose they would not put on an uniform coat; and what is to become of them? Are they to be subject to a tax of 45 or 90 dollars per year, (the rent of a house) or leave the town, in order that other persons may be made musters; or is it to gratify the thirst of a man enveloped in a cloud of passion, because some men will not muster under him? A man who but a few years ago, complained of the excessive fine of 75 cents, because he never appeared at any muster whatever; who then appeared as an advocate for delinquents, and a champion of liberty and the rights of the people; zealous to protect them from the enormous sum of 75 cents, and proclaiming that liberty, frowned terrible indignation indeed on the law that imposed it, as well those who administered it; but the same person has now laid aside those tender feelings, which then roused him, because he has now a commission; then he had none; and it is probable never would have had; but the old proverb may here be of use to us—put power into the hands of your friend, and if he don't abuse it, you may then trust him. It is not unknown that some of our citizens have attended Congress for 12 or 14 days at a time, for some weeks past, and if they had not a seat in the House it is extremely probable they had at the board where this bill was formed: so that, by comparing notes, we shall be able to ascertain to whom we are indebted for it—but it is yet to be hoped that Congress cannot, nay, will not, pass it, or any other of its kidney.
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
To RICHARD BRENT, and JOSEPH LEWIS, Esqs.
I am informed from a respectable source, that both of you are candidates for the district of Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William, for the office of a representative in Congress. Being one who shall, if alive, vote at the next election for a member of Congress for said district, I tell it a duty which I owe to my self and to my country, to call on each of you to answer the following questions. Your answers will determine me, and many of my neighbours, in our votes. I, therefore, hope you will not deem the questions impertinent or unimportant, but that you will give candid answers to them.
1. Do you approve of Mr. Jefferson's ordering the marshal of Virginia, to repay to James Thompson Callender, the fine of 200 dollars, which he had received from Callender, in consequence of a verdict of a jury finding him guilty of a most malicious, wanton and scandalous libel on the President of the United States and General Washington; and of the judgment of the court fixing the fine? If you do, state your reasons.
2. Do you approve of Mr. Jefferson's paying Callender 100 dollars, to enable him to write and print his book, called The Prospect before Us , in which is contained the libel for which he was fined—wherein he calls General Washington a traitor to his country, and Mr. Adams a murderer and an hoary headed incendiary? If you do, give your reasons for such approbation.
3. Do you approve of Mr. Jefferson's inviting Thomas Paine, the writer of a most abusive letter to General Washington, and the author of the Age of Reason , in which he denies the existence of Jesus Christ, and reviles our holy religion—to come to this country in one of our national ships: And do you not believe Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Paine are intimate friends and affectionately attached to each other?
4. Do you think that the law of the last session of Congress, depriving the judges of the circuit courts of their commissions, without being convicted before the proper tribunal of misbehavior in office, is constitutional?
5. Do you think Mr. Jefferson could constitutionally withhold from certain persons in the District of Columbia, commissions appointing them justices of the peace in that district for five years—which appointment had been approved of by the Senate and commissions signed by the late President, and left in the office of the Secretary of State, to be recorded before they were delivered to the persons thus
appointed—especially when the act of the 27th February, 1801, no eeing the District of Columbia, declares that the justices appointed by virtue of it shall hold their offices for five years.
6. Do you think it was expedient or just in Congress, at their last session, to take the taxes off of pleasure carriages, whiskey and white sugar, and to continue them on bohea tea, brown sugar, coffee and salt?
7. Do you approve of Mr. Jefferson removing men from office, for no other reason than that of their not agreeing with him in his political opinions, and putting in their places only such as do think with him in politics; and particularly do you approve of his removing old officers and soldiers of our revolutionary war, against whom there was no complaint as to their conduct in office: Such as Col. William Heath, of Peterburg, who was a valiant officer in our army; and who, while collector of the customs of Peterburg, acted most faithfully towards the public, and against whom Mr. Jefferson could not alledge a single fault, except that of not thinking with him in politics?
8. Do you approve of the conduct of the House of Representatives, in refusing to request the President to give them such information as he may have received respecting the cession of Louisiana, by Spain to France, if, in his opinion, it would be proper to give the information; and do you believe the President has been as attentive to this subject as he ought to have been—Do you think he has ever yet officially called on the French or Spaniards, to say whether the cession has been made or not?
9. Do you approve of the expence and delay of sending Mr. Monroe to Spain and France, when in each country we have ministers who have but lately left America, and who must be as competent as Mr. Monroe to negotiate on this subject?
10. Do you not think that if it is proper to send a special envoy to France or Spain, that he ought to have been sent six or nine months ago; and that the delay which the President has been guilty of in this important business, proves him to have been very inattentive to the interests of our western citizens?
11. Do you not believe that Mr. Jefferson wrote the letter to Mezzet, in which the executive, who was General Washington, is charged with endeavouring to introduce the principles of the British government into our own, and with being at the head of an anglo-monarchic and aristocratic party; and do you believe the charges are true?
12. Do you not believe that Mr. Jefferson is a Deist, and if so, is he a proper person to be at the head of a people who profess themselves to be believers in Christianity?
13. Do you not think that the democratic party in Congress, in directing monuments to be erected to the memories of certain officers who were killed during the war, after they had refused to have one erected to the memory of Gen. Washington, shew the reason of that refusal, to wit: the expence was not the real one, but that it proceeded from a hatred to him, and a wish to bury as soon possible in oblivion, his services as a President of the United States; so that the influence which a recollection of the services might have, in opposing their views, might be soon destroyed.
A FARMER.
Extract of a letter from General Wilkinson, to his friend near Natchez, dated on the Yazoo river, Dec. 14 1802.
"I have after surmounting obstacles and objections unexpected, unprovided for, and almost insuperable, prevailed on my red associates to agree to the extension of the British line, and to establish a boundary on the east bank of this river; about eleven miles above that called for by Mr. Pevicell, in his field notes; by this modification, in which the Choctaw commissioners (duly authorised) cheerfully concur, we secure a permanent beginning for our boundary near the high land and the Indians suffer no injury. The Choctaws engaged with us on this business, deserve much credit; they are jealous, but not improperly so; firm, but not obstinate; intelligent and temperate with different disposition a rupture would have been unavoidable. I shall this day complete the line of demarcation to the river, and as soon as the weather will permit me to ascertain the latitude of the
po, and the variation of the magnetic needle, I shall return southward, marking the rout in my progress."
From the New-York Gazette.
The report of the cession of the Floridas, by his Catholic Majesty, to the French Republic, begins to be accredited on the Continent. Which respect to this measure, the following statements are given in a private letter from Hamburg:—
"Respectable private advices from Paris, received here this evening, give sanction to the report lately circulated of the intended cession of East and West Florida to France on the part of his Catholic Majesty, in return for which France is to cede the sovereignty of the duchies of Parma and Guastalla to the King of Etruria.
"A Spanish gentleman, now resident at Hamburg, and who left Florida last summer declares that the Governor of that fine province, with whom he is on terms of the strictest intimacy, had received orders, ever since the latter end of 1801, to give up the Government of that country to the troops of such a foreign power as shall present to him the act of cession, and a transfer made out by the Spanish Court."
Under the head of Paris, Dec. 11, we find the following: "We are assured that the duchies of Parma and Piacenza will be united to the kingdom of Etruria, if Spain will consent to cede Florida to France.
Another expedition has sailed from Brest for St. Domingo. It consists of 4 sail of the line and two frigates; but the number of land forces is not mentioned. They are commanded by Gen. Bidon.
Price of American Stocks at London, Dec. 30.—3 per cents 60 5/8; 8 per cents 108 1/2; old six per cents 94 1/2; Bank stock 1361. per share, with dividend from 1st of July, 1802.
Price of Stocks at London 1st Jan.—Bank Stock 185 1/2—4 per cents. 85 1/2 7 8—Omnium 4 1/4 3 3/4 dif.
The French Funds on the 28th Dec were at 56—and continued steady.
LOTTERY, No. I.
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.)
10th Day's drawing.
Nos. 25114, 1000 dolls. 5820, 200 dolls. 65131, 294, 100 dolls. 15006, 50 dolls. 3341 10133 13598 10517 19171 21240, 20 dolls.
11th Day's drawing.
Nos. 148, 20,075, 100 dolls. each. Nos. 4757, 28,650, 29,104, 50 dolls. each. Nos. 3,987, 11,807, 12,619, 17,497, 26,050, 30,255, 34,359, 20 dollars each.
162 of 10 dollars. Wheel gained this day 1490 dollars.
LOST.
THIS morning a pair of Rabb Fur and Cotton Stockings, marked with the letters J. L. Any person finding them will oblige the owner by leaving them with the printer, and be rewarded if required.
Feb. 22. 3*.
Twenty Dollars Reward,
To any person who will bring to me, or secure so that I get him again,
JOHN AYRES,
A BRIGHT mulatto fellow, about 21 years of age, who eloped from this place on the 9th inst. He had on when he went away a blue plains coat, his pantaloons of the same were patched, and darned in some places with white cotton, a swanktown waistcoat, white yarn stockings, an excellent pair of shoes tied with strings, and a very good white hat. He has a thick suit of black hair, rather inclined to curl, which he generally keeps tied, a fine set of teeth, and when he thinks he has done wrong his countenance expresses great fear mixed with a considerable blushing; I suppose he must be about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high
BALDWIN M. LEE.
N. B. I hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from receiving or harboring the above mentioned mulatto on board their vessels, at the peril of the law.
B. M. L.
** Should the said mulatto fellow be apprehended and secured in the jail of Frederickburg or its vicinity, and I can be informed of it, Mr. John Scott is directed to pay the reward.
Cabin Point, } Westmoreland county, }
Feb. 22.
2aw 6v

DIVIDEND.
THE commissioners in a commission of bankrupt, awarded and issued forth against John Gill, of Baltimore merchant, intend to meet on Wednesday the 23d day of February next ensuing a 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at their office No. 49, Water Street, Baltimore, in order to make a dividend of estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.
WILLIAM MACCREERY, } Affg JAMES H. HOOE. } nees Jan. 27. 2awt22F.
Notice.
Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 10th of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Red Hill, the Plantation of Geo. Hunter, dec'd.
Fifteen likely NEGROES, consisting of Men, Lads, Women and Children, the property of the said deceased, at a credit of nine months, the purchasers giving bonds and approved security on the day of sale, at which time the property will be delivered.
GEORGE BEARD, Administrator.
Some purchasers at the last sale of the 29th Nov. not having complied with the terms thereof, the articles they purchased will again be sold, if not bonded before the day of this sale.
Fairfax County, Feb. 15. eotds
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER,
Have for Sale,
 14 Hhds. first quality, Muscovado Sugar,  25 Bbls. do. do.  25 Bags green Coffee,  1200 Bushels coarse Salt,  500 Spanish Hides,  1000 Flanks Seine Twine, 
And a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn.
Jan. 31. eo.
William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
A HOUSE & LOT on Water Street,
adjoining on the North side of Major Muncaster's; a LOT on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes' street, near which is a pump from which good water is had. Also, three LOTS on Prince Street, joining Stewart's cabinet work-shop. For this property Marine Shares at par will be taken.
About 100 bushels good Oats Seed, for Cash, may be had at his Mill.
For Sale or Rent,
A BRICK HOUSE next door to Bennett and Watts' in King Street. Possession may be had on the first of the 5th Month next.
21 mo. 12. eo.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ff. November Term 1802.
Joseph Tidball, complainant, } In James Kidd, Mordecai Miller } Chancery and J. Horsburgh, defts.
The defendant, James Kidd, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said James Kidd is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, James Kidd, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Mordecai Miller and John Horsburgh, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, James Kidd, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. 1aw 2m
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Columbus streets. They will be sold separate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eo.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ff.
November Term, 1802.
Elkanah Doolittle, Compt. } In Jacob Harman and Samuel } Chancery Davis, trading under the } firm of Harman & Davis, } and William Hartshorne, } jun. Defts.
The defendant Jacob Harman not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Harman do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, jun. do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Harman, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Jan. 8. 1aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ff.
November Term, 1802.
Thomas & Robert Wilson & } In Co. against } Chancery. Joseph Commarque, Executor } of Bartholomew Dandridge, } dec'd, & Bennet & Watts, } and Ricketts, Newton and } Co. defts.
The defendant Joseph Commarque not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Joseph Commarque is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Joseph Commarque do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, Bennet and Watts, and Ricketts, Newton and Co. do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Joseph Commarque, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Jan. 8. 1aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ff.
November Term, 1802.
James Wilson, of London, comp. } In Adam Stewart and James Wil- } Chancery. son, defts.
The defendant Adam Stewart not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Adam Stewart is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Adam Stewart do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant, James Wilson, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Adam Stewart, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Jan 10. 1aw 2m
Tan Bark Wanted.
THE subscribers want to purchase a large quantity of Tan Bark, for which they will give a generous price, if delivered in good order.
EZRA KINSEY and Co.
AND
ISAAC SHREVE.
FOR SALE, Spanish Hides, Tanners' Oil, and Hatters' Wool.
EZRA KINSEY and Co.
Feb. 5. 1aw 8t
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ff.
November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, complainant, } In Lindsey Pollard & Samuel } Chancery Hilton, defendants.
The defendant, Lindsey Pollard not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Lindsey Pollard is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Lindsey Pollard, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Samuel Hilton, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Lindsey Pollard, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. 1aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ff.
November Term, 1802.
James Wilson, complainant, } In Robert Gordon and William } Chancery. Gore, defendants.
The defendant, Robert Gordon, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Robert Gordon is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Robert Gordon, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Gore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Robert Gordon, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House in the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 10. 1aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ff.
November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, plaintiff, } In Samuel Hilton & Malachi } Chancery Fife, defendants.
The defendant Samuel Hilton, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Samuel Hilton is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Samuel Hilton, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Malachi Fife, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Samuel Hilton, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House be said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 10. 1aw 2m
JOHN M'KINNEY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms.
 10 tons well assorted Bar Iron,  Sugar in hds. and bls.  French Brandy in pipes,  Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c. 
Jan. 7. dztraw
DANIEL SMITH,
At his Manufactory in Union Street, make and has on Hand,
Cut Nails and flooring Brads, of a superior quality, which he offers for Sale by the case, at the following prices;
 20d. 12d. and 10d. Nails at 8d. per lb.  8d. do. at 8 3/4d. do.  6d. do. at 9 1/4d. do.  4d. do. at 10 1/4d. do.  3d. do. at 11 1/4d. do.  20d. 12d. & 10d. flooring Brads at 7 1/4d. per lb.  8d. do. at 8d. do. 
The retailing Prices are, one penny per lb. higher. He has Sprigs and Tacks of very size, and wide and narrow Hoop-Iron for Sale.
December 6. eoz 11w 12t
Cash given for 12s
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ff.
November Term, 1802.
Moses Gates, Geo. M'Alun, } In and Rb. M'Alun, comp. } Chancery against
William Powers, Jas. Card, } In Wm. Galloway and Thos. } Chancery Moore, defts.
The defendant Wm. Powers, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William Powers, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, William Powers, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, James Card, William Galloway and Thomas Moore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William Powers, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the papers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Jan. 8. 1aw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ff.
Nicholas Lingan, compl't, } In Nathl. Washington & Wm. } Chancery Hartshorne, defendants.
The defendant Nathaniel Washington not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Nathaniel Washington is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Nathaniel Washington, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the demands of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, do not pay away or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Nat. Washington, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. 1aw 2m
Valuable Property for Sale,
At the little Falls of Potomac
About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish ponds, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish ponds.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the fifth day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—couples of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrester, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL,
Alexandria.
PAINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.