Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-06 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds and bls. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tiers and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, -AMONG WHICH ARE- Superfine cloth and Kersimere, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Mullin and Table Cloths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master. Jan. 5.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY, 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, Irish Linens, Cassimere, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfsticks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Jan. 4.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of James Patton & James Dykes having expired-those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment and those having claims are desired to bring them forward for settlement.
JAMES PATTON, JAMES DYKES.
FOR SALE by the Subscriber at the Warehouse which the above concern occupied,
10 Hhds of ALLUM, of the first quality from 5 to 7 cwt. each. Wanted to purchase for cash, a few thousand bushels of WHEAT, and ninety shares of Columbia bank stock. JAMES PATTON. Nov. 22.
Will be landed, Tomorrow at 10 o'clock, on Merchant's Wharf, 19 hhds. first quality SUGAR, and for Sale, by WM. HODGSON. Dec. 23.
For Freight or Charter To LIVERPOOL, The Ship Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE. She is 450 hhds. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight. Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON. Dec. 21. d
JOHN G. LADD Has lately received, and for Sale, Muscovado Sugar, of the first quality, in chas. and barrels. Coffee, in bags, West India Rum, Molasses, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon and Claret Wines, Boston Beef, Mackerel, Shad and Herrings, of good quality, Dried and pickled Cod Fish, Sounds and Tongues, Spermaceti Oil, A quantity of red Seal Leather, A fresh and large supply of SHOES of all sorts-Ais, Boots and Bootees, 250 lb. fresh Nutmegs, 75 boxes Muscadel Raisins, 25 bales India Cottons, A few tons best Swedish Iron, 2 casks 4d. neat cut Nails, A quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, 30 kegs James River best manufactured Tobacco, A few bales of Russia Sheeting and Ravens Duck, 10 boxes Hyson Skin Tea, 2 Fois Roll Brimstone, Chocolate, Candles and Soap, in boxes, American Playing Cards, assorted, in do. Cotton and Wool Cards, Loaf Sugar, in hhds. and bbls. 20 bags East-India Sugar, very cheap, 900 lb. refined Salt Petre, A small quantity of Pearl Ash, A few barrels of Apples, A small assortment of Irish Linen and some Woolens, which will be sold low. A L S O, Dearborn's truly just Patent Balance, to weigh from ounces to tons, in addition to those now on hand, a complete assortment of Beams of all sizes is daily expected by the first vessels from Boston. Dec. 28. d
WM. HARTSHORNE, Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hooe's Wharf, 2 Pipes London Market Madeira Wine, four years old, 1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in loaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Plaister of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hay in bundles ab. ut 200 lbs. each. For Sale, or Rent, A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Ikes, Prince and Washington Streets. Also, for Sale, A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business. Wanted, Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18. d
Now landing, And for Sale, on Merchant's wharf. About 1000 bushels Liverpool fine SALT. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 29. d
COTTON & STEWART Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS In the different branches of Literature. Also, ALMANACS For 1803, With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines. Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
For NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL Master; will sail in the course of a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to PHILIP CARE, Union Street, Who offers for sale on moderate terms, A small invoice of Glass quart, pint and half pint TUMBLERS. Also, A quantity of Pennsylvania flat and square BAR IRON. Jan. 4. d
JUST RECEIVED, And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber, Creme de Menthe in bottles, Creme de Noyeau do. Creme de Citronelle do. Creme D'Absinthe do. Essence of Burgamot do. Do. of Lemon do. Do. of Thyme do. Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. THOS. PATTEN. Janu. 1. d
Public Vendue.
On Monday the 10th of January next, will be sold on the Premises, A HOUSE and LOT on Pitt Street, between Duke & Wolf Streets, adjoining Capt. Black's. THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. dds
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. d
FOR SALE, A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
Notice is hereby given, TO the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, That a dividend of four and a half per cent on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the last half year, is this day declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next the 6th inst. By order of the President & Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
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 Hawaiian 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 Cash for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bbls. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
Just received, A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES. A L S O, Filberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality. JOSEPH DYSON.
THOMAS SIMMS Has just received and for sale, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old. ALSO, 500 lbs. of hackled Flax of a good quality, Fresh Muscadel and Bloom Raisins in boxes and jars, Cinnamon, fresh Lemons, Apples by the barrel or smaller quantity. He has still on hand, A few boxes of Portugal ONIONS of an uncommon size. He wishes to sell His property opposite George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase may have it on moderate terms. Apply as above. Dec. 27. d
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 Anniseed 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, Women's Morocco and fancy kid do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emeries, Cuzzinabs, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Large Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
POCKET-BOOKS. COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cases, Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Asses skin Tablets
SHOT and TIN.
The subscribers have just received, per ship Swanwick, from Liverpool, A quantity of Shot, No. 1 to 10, and Thirty boxes Tin Plates of different kinds. Also, A consignment of excellent SHERRY WINE in quarter casks. They have on hand, Surinam Coffee in hhds. Nine puncheons St. Vincent Rum, St. Martin's Sugars, A few boxes choice fresh Muscadel and bloom Raisins. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Dec. 20. d6t
Just received, and for Sale, by SAMUEL BISHOP TRAVELS Into the Interior of SOUTHERN AFRICA, In the years 1797 and 1798, By JOHN BARROW, Late Secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and Auditor General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope Also, The POWERS of GENIUS, A POEM, By JOHN BLAIR LINN, A. M. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Dec. 15. d

M E S S A G E,
FROM
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
Transmitting a Report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in a Resolution of the House, of the 17th instant, relative to the violation on the part of SPAIN, of the twenty-second article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, between the U. STATES and the KING of SPAIN.
"Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,"
"I NOW transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with the information requested in your resolution of the 17th instant."
"In making this communication, I deem it proper to observe, that I was led by the regard due to the rights and interests of the United States, and to the just sensibility of the portion of our fellow-citizens, more immediately affected by the irregular proceeding at New Orleans, to lose not a moment in causing every step to be taken which the occasion claimed from me: Being equally aware of the obligation to maintain, in all cases, the rights of the nation, and to employ, for that purpose, those just and honorable means which belong to the character of United States."
TH: JEFFERSON.
Dec. 22, 1802."
R E P O R T
Of the Secretary of State, to the President of the United States,
THE Secretary of State, to whom the resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 17th instant, was referred by the President, has the honor to inclose to him, the letters and communications annexed, from the Governor of the Mississippi Territory, the Governor of Kentucky, and from William E. Hulings, formerly appointed Vice Consul of the United States at New Orleans. In addition to this information on the subject of the resolution, it is stated from other sources, that on the 29th of October, American vessels from sea remained under the prohibition to land their cargoes; and that the American produce carried down the Mississippi could be landed only on paying a duty of 6 per cent. with an intimation that this was a temporary permission. Whether in these violations of treaty the officer of Spain at New Orleans has proceeded with or without orders from his government, cannot as yet be decided by direct and positive testimony; but it ought not to be omitted in the statement here made, that other circumstances concur with the good faith and friendship otherwise observed by His Catholic Majesty, in favoring a belief that no such orders have been given.
JAMES MADISON.
Department of State, } 21st Dec. 1801. }
(COPY.)
NEW-ORLEANS, 18th Oct. 1802.
SIR, I have the honor to inclose you an extract from a decree this day published by the Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, by which you will see that the Americans are no longer permitted to deposit their merchandise in this city. No information of any other place being appropriated for an American deposit, is yet given; nor have we any reason to hope that the government has such a place in view. The season for the cotton from the Natchez, and other produce from settlements higher up, to come down approaches. The difficulties, the risks of property that will fall on the citizens of the United States, if deprived of their deposit, are incalculable; their boats being to trail, and so subject to be sunk by storms, that they cannot be converted into floating stores, to wait the arrival of sea vessels to carry off their cargoes.
The port is also this day shut against all foreign commerce, which can only be carried on by Spanish subjects in Spanish bottoms.
I am, Sir,
With the greatest respect,
Signed, Wm. E. HULINGS.
The Hon. James Madison, Esq. } Secretary of State. }
Extract from a publication made the 16th of October, 1802, by Juan Ventura Morales, Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, &c.
N. B. The preceding part of the pub-
lication relates only to the ratification of peace and the shutting of the port against foreign trade.
[TRANSLATION.]
As long as it was necessary to tolerate the commerce of neutrals, which is now abolished, it would have been prejudicial to the Province, had the Intendant, in compliance with his duty, prevented the deposit in this city of the property of the Americans, granted to them by the twenty-second article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, of the 27th Oct. 1795, during the limited term of three years. With the publication of the ratification of the Treaty of Amiens and the re-establishment of the communication between the English and Spanish subjects, that inconvenience has ceased. Considering that the twenty-second article of the said Treaty, takes from me the power of continuing the toleration, which necessity required; since after the fulfilment of the said term this ministry can no longer consent to it without an express order of the King. Therefore, and without prejudice to the exportation of what has been admitted in proper time, I order, that from this date the privilege which the Americans had of importing and depositing their merchandise and effects in this capital, shall be interdicted: And that the foregoing may be publicly known, and that no body may allege ignorance, I order it to be published in the usual places, copies to be posted up in the public offices; and that the necessary notices be given of it to the officers of finance, the administrator of rents, and otherwise as may be necessary.
The present being given under my hand, and countersigned by the underwritten Notary of Finance, pro tempore, in the office of Intendancy at New Orleans, 16th Oct. 1802.
(Signed) JUAN VENTURA MORALES.
By order of the Intendant, PEDRO PEDESCLAUX.
Faithfully translated from the Spanish Language.
JACOB WAGNER, Ch. Clk. Dep. State.
Near Natchez, Oct. 29th, 1802.
SIR,
I have the honor to enclose you a letter, which I last evening received from Mr. Wm. E. Hulings, together with a translation of an extract from a publication made by Juan Ventura Morales, Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, &c. dated October 16th, 1802. These dispatches announce that the port of New Orleans is shut against foreign commerce, and also the American deposit.
Not understanding from the Intendant's proclamation, whether or not another place on the banks of the Mississippi had been assigned by his Catholic Majesty (in conformity to our treaty with Spain) for "an equivalent establishment," I have by letter (a copy of which is inclosed) requested information upon this point, from the Governor-General of the province of Louisiana; when his answer is received it shall be forwarded to you.
This late act of the Spanish government at Orleans has excited considerable agitation at Natchez and its vicinity: It has inflicted a severe wound on the agricultural and commercial interests of this Territory, and will prove no less injurious to all the Western country.
There being at present an interruption in the post between this Territory and Tennessee, and supposing it of importance that the government should be early apprized of the late event at Orleans, I have forwarded this letter by express to Nashville, where it will be deposited in the mail.
I am, Sir,
With sentiments of esteem and respect, Your humble servant, (Signed)
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
The Honorable
The Secretary of State, For the United States.
New Orleans, 18th Oct. 1802.
SIR,
I have to announce to you that this day the port is shut against foreign commerce, and not against foreign commerce only, but against the American Deposit in this city. In the decree posted up in the public places no mention is made of any other place appointed for a Deposit. You will use this information as you may think proper.
I am,
With great respect, Your most obt. humble servant, Wm. E. HULINGS.
Wm. C. C. Claiborne, Governor, Mississippi Territory.
(COPY.)
Natchez, October 28, 1802.
SIR,
I was this day informed, that in a proclamation issued on the 16th inst. by the
Intendant of the Province of Louisiana, it was announced, "That the citizens of the U. States should no longer be permitted to deposit their merchandizes and effects in the port of New Orleans."
Information of an event so immediately interesting to the citizens of the United States, led me to peruse attentively "The Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between the United States of America and the King of Spain," and upon advertting to the twenty-second Article, I found it expressly declared, that "His Catholic Majesty will permit the citizens of the United States, for the space of three years from this time, to deposit their merchandizes and effects in the port of New Orleans, and to export them from thence, without paying any other duty, than a fair price for the hire of the stores; and His Majesty promises either to continue this permission, if he finds during that time, that it is not prejudicial to the interests of Spain, or if he should not agree to continue it then, he will assign to them, on another part of the banks of the Mississippi, an equivalent establishment." I have here quoted the words of the Treaty, and find them too explicit to require comment, or to admit of a doubtful construction.
If therefore, his Catholic Majesty has discontinued his permission to the citizens of the United States, to deposit their merchandizes and effects at the port of New Orleans, will your excellency be good enough to inform me, whether any, and what other place on the banks of the Mississippi has been assigned (in conformity to the Treaty,) for "An equivalent establishment." The subject of this enquiry is so interesting to the commerce of the United States, and to the welfare of her citizens, that I must request your Excellency to favor me with an early answer.
Accept assurances of my great respect & high consideration.
(Signed)
W. C. C. CLAIBORNE.
His Excellency
Manuel de Salado, Governor General of the Province of Louisiana.
The Governor of Kentucky to the President of the United States.
(COPY.)
State of Kentucky, Frankfort, Nov. 30, 1802.
SIR,
Two days ago I received the inclosed letters from Doctor James Speed, and Meeker & Co. from New Orleans; together with a copy of a proclamation issued by Juan Ventura Morales, Intendant of the Spanish government of Louisiana; and which I do myself the honor to inclose, for your information. The citizens of this state are very much alarmed and agitated; as this measure of the Spanish government will (if not altered) at one blow cut up the present and future prosperity of their best interests by the roots. To you Sir, they naturally turn their eyes, and on your attention to this important subject, their best hopes are fixed. Permit me to request you will give me information on this business, as soon as you can say with certainty what we may rely on; and let my solicitude on this occasion, be my apology for this request.
With sentiments of respect, &c.
(Signed)
JAMES GARRARD.
C O N G R E S S OF THE UNITED STATES.
H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S.
Monday, January 3.
Mr. Leib presented the petition of John Miles and others, stating that they had established a manufactory of small arms, halberds, &c. and praying that the duty might not be taken off from those articles imported into the United States. Referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom was referred the resolution of Mr. Rutledge, on the 21st December, contemplating the release from duty of a quantity of small arms imported by the state of South Carolina, for the use of their militia.
Mr. Van Nels, handed a petition from the building company of the City of Washington. Referred to a select committee of five. Also a petition from John Hankhart, of the City of Washington, snuff manufacturer, praying for a diminution of the duty on that article manufac-
tured in the United States. Read and referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. S. Smith presented the petition of John H. and Co. of Baltimore. Read and referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Leib observed that he had at the last session offered a resolution for amending that part of the constitution of the U. States, which related to the choice of President and Vice President, which had been rejected. As his constituents were anxious that such an alteration should be made, he took the liberty to offer a similar one at this time, hoping that it would meet a better fate. A resolution purporting, "that hereafter in voting for President and Vice President, it should be designated on the ballots, which name was intended for President and which for Vice President," was agreed to, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Randolph, Chairman of the committee of ways and means, reported a bill making a partial appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars for the naval service for the year 1803; read the first and second time, and ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of claims upon the petition of Chas. Hyde, Mr. Varnum in the chair.
After some conversation on the propriety of reference; whether to accounting officer of the treasury or war department, the committee rose and reported the following resolution: "Resolved, that the proper accounting officer be directed to liquidate and settle the accounts of Charles Hyde, as Judge Advocate of the army, from the 2d of December, '92, to the 18th of July, '94, inclusive; and that he be allowed the same as was allowed by law, at that time for such services." The house concurred, and ordered the committee of claims to bring in a bill accordingly.
Mr. Randolph, (Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means) reported a bill making appropriations for the military establishment, for the year 1803—passed a first and second reading, ordered for a third reading to-morrow, and to be printed.
Mr. Eustis presented the petition of Samuel Blodget. Read, and referred to the same committee, to whom was referred the petition from sundry inhabitants of Geo. Town and the City of Washington, on the 31st December last.
The Speaker produced a letter from the Secretary of State, covering the Documents called for by the resolution of Mr. Morris, relative to the case of Charles P. L'Enfant, referred to the committee of the whole house, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Nicholson called for the order of the day on the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
The committee had progressed in reading to the 5th section, (with some slight amendments) when a debate of some length ensued, [which will be published in course] The committee rose, reported progress, & asked leave to sit again.
The Committee of Claims reported a bill for the relief of Charles Hyde. Referred to a committee of the whole house, and made the order for this day; Mr. Varnum in the chair. The committee rose and reported the bill without amendment. The house concurred. Ordered for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Van Cortlandt presented the memorial of Lewis, of the state of New-York, stating that he had for some time been in possession of a medicine that would effectually cure the bite of a mad dog; requesting that Congress would cause an examination into the value of the discovery, and allow him such compensation or reward as they in their wisdom shall think proper. Referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Newton moved that the Secretary of the Navy be instructed to report the situation of the timber deposited in the different Navy Yards, for the purpose of building ships of war, and whether the same should not be covered with sheds. Mr. N. said he offered this, because he observed at Gosport, near Norfolk, the ship timber was much exposed to the weather, he thought it should either be sold, or put in a state of preservation. Carried.

Mr. Newton also presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth, praying an amendment to the Bankrupt Law. Referred to a select committee of seven.
Mr. Varnum moved that the same committee be instructed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the act entitled 'An Act to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States.'
Mr. Griswold thought the resolution would be incompatible with the petition from the inhabitants of Norfolk & Portsmouth; when it is before the committee for the purpose of revision, it will embarrass and perplex them to be obliged to consider the expediency of a repeal.
Mr. Varnum said, the Bankrupt Law was not calculated to promote the happiness and prosperity of the people; it opened a door for the greatest frauds—its operations had made the people in the quarter he represented, aside from every political consideration, anxious for its repeal.
Mr. Griswold replied, that the observations of the gentleman went to prove the impropriety of submitting his resolution to that committee. If a repeal is the object, the committee of the whole house is the proper one to decide whether we shall have a bankrupt law or not. Mr. Varnum's resolution was carried—Yeas 45—Nays 25.
Adjourned. From the BALANCE.
Our nation, tho' it is now in the 27th year of its age, and is already grown to a large size, has no appropriate name, by which it is marked and distinguished from other nations. We call ourselves Americans , which is but a general name of the continent, that does in no wise distinguish the inhabitants of the U. S. from countless millions of other people, differing in their government, manners, languages, & even in the colours of their skins. Vast territories on this continent, belong to Britain and Spain. The Portuguese too, & the Dutch, are among its proprietors. Immense also are the numbers of the aboriginals of the American continent; and immensely extensive are the territories which they own. These are all known by the common appellation of Americans . It is a general denomination, that does not distinguish our nation from Canadians, from Spanish Americans, or even from Mexicans and Patagonians.
If a foreigner, coming among us, should merely say that he was an European, such a general denomination would leave us ignorant of his particular country, and with respect to what nation in Europe he belonged: but if he should call himself an Englishman, a Scotchman, an Irishman, a Frenchman, a Dutchman, a Dane, a Swede, a Spaniard, a Swiss, a Prussian, a Russian, or a Pole, he would be easily understood. This national name would direct us to his country. An inhabitant of the United States, travelling in Europe, Asia or Africa, would be often embarrassed for the want of an appropriate name of his nation. His declaring himself to be an American would only inform the inquisitive strangers, that he came from the western continent. It would not inform them whether he was from North or from South America; or to which of the numerous nations, that live upon this continent he belonged. Instead of pointing, like a Spaniard or a Swiss, to his nation and country, by a single word or an appropriate name, he is constrained to make use of a cluster of words, or a whole sentence; which is both awkward and tiresome. The like inconvenience must occur to historians and other classes of writers, who may be led to make this country the subject of their descriptions or remarks. They would be obliged, two or three times perhaps in every page, to mention the country or the nation, in the unpleasing way of circuitous phraseology. Tho' want of an appropriate word, they must be wearying themselves and their readers with the frequent repetition of a whole sentence.
There is a remedy which might be applied, without either pains or expence. If the whole district of the United States might be named Columbia ; and if its inhabitants might be called Columbians ; it would nominally distinguish the country and the nation from the rest of America; and, at the same time, a becoming tribute of homage would be paid to the memory of the discoverer of the New World. This thought is not my own: I merely revive it, and recommend it to the attention of the public. It was suggested in
some periodical publication, that I met with, nearly twenty years ago.
The name of Republican is as general and indefinite as that of American . Britain was called a republic, when under the despotism of Cromwell. France is still denominated a republic. There are clusters of republics in Europe, which are the offspring of the French revolution. These all differ from each other, in their manners and in their forms of government; and they differ still more from the manners and government of the United States. Therefore the name of republican does not distinguish our nation from the nations of Europe, whose governments are as different from ours, as their people are locally distant. It is a general denomination, that is in no measure descriptive of the peculiar kind of republican government under which we live.
The name of Federalist , in its application to the republican inhabitants of the United States, is definite and appropriate, and should never be lost; because it expresses a peculiar trait in our government, which distinguishes us from the republicans of Europe. A man cannot be a true federalist, unless he be a real republican; but men may be republicans, who are antifederalists or opposers to our form of government. The great mass of French republicans were opposed to a federate system of government; for advocating which, Brissot and his party were bro't to the guillotine. Our constitution is strictly republican; and it has properly obtained the distinctive epithet of federal ; inasmuch as it confederates the several States, or links them all together. The federalists took their name from their adherence to our national constitution: and the name implies a profession of such a system of republican principles as that constitution marks out; in contradistinction to the various republican forms of government, in the other parts of the world.
THOMAS PAINE, in his second letter to the citizens of the United States, amid several columns of ravings, calls the federalists "a non-descript race, and of equivocal generation;" and says, "The name of Federalist contains no defined idea"—"describes no character of principle, good or bad." If the man, instead of coming from France, had been dropped but last month, from the moon or from the planet of Herschel, he could scarcely have discovered, on this subject a greater degree of gross ignorance, than he has done.
It is an incontrovertible truth, that the name of republican "contains no defined idea;" because there are known, at this day, to be various nations and classes of republicans, of different and opposite political principles. On the other hand, the name of federalist does "contain a defined idea."—It does "describe a character" of republicanism of that peculiar form, which our national constitution acknowledges and sanctions. It is, in fact, the only political name, in this country, that has a distinguished and appropriate meaning: and if the name of federalist were to be lost, there would be none remaining to distinguish the people of the U. States from the "non-descript, race" of French and other European republicans, democrats and jacobins.
NOMENCLATOR.
NEW-YORK, December 31. Arrived, snow Polly, Graves, Gibraltar; Rachel, Hale, Alexandria; brig Gayoso, Hamilton, Cape Francois, via Newport; Henry, Dennison, St. Croix; Benjamin, Ingraham, Martha Brae, Jamaica; New York, Pela, Savannah.
Cleared, ships Ceres, Moore, Liverpool; Richard, Perrin, Jamaica; Ohio, Hall, Belfast; brig Ysta de Cuba; Bool, Havanna; sch'r John and Elfey, Ed wards, Charleston.
Arrived since our last. Snow Polly, Graves, 50 days from Gibraltar. Previous to his departure the following vessels failed for Naples; ship Java, Bullock, of Salem, without convoy; brig Tiger, Farley, of Boston; brig Nan cies, Clement, New-York. Left at Gibraltar, sch'r John, Burchman, of Salem; and sch'r Mary, Lambert, of Boston. Stopped at Teneriffe, and two ports in Porto Rico, where he was not permitted to enter, all American vessels being refused admission. Left there on the 17th December, and on the following lost his foremast four feet below the top. December 3, lat. 24, long. 50, W. spoke brig Fox, Lincoln, from Kannebunk to Barbadoes, out 19 days. Dec. 10, lat. 20, long. 54, 20, spoke brig Apollo, Field,
from Boston to Surinam, out 18 days. Same day, brig Nymph, Foster, from Newburyport for Guadalupe, out 20 days.
Brig Henry, Dennison, 14 days from St. Croix. Left there brig Sarah, Barrs, of Philadelphia; Dolphin, Mitchell, do. Clarissa, Brewton, do. sch'r Besley, Jacobs, do. Farmer's Delight, do. Good Intent, Baker, New York; Arthur, Bab bige, Salem; brig Planter, Dennison, Newhaven; Harriet, Wheden, do. Al mira, Clinton, do. sch'r Two Friends, Phipps, do. Two Brothers, Richard, do. Chance, Little, do. sloop Harmony, Hitchcock, do.
January 1. We are informed, by the pilot-boat Brothers, which came up last evening, that the sch'r. Adventure, Pritchard, (mentioned yesterday) from Frederickburg, Virginia, with 3600 bushels of wheat on board, ran ashore at the Point of Sandy Hook about 2 o'clock on Thursday morning. She was addressed to John Macpherson & Co.
The sch'r. ashore at Squam Beach (mentioned in our last) was not got off yesterday morning.—From her having yellow sides, a white bottom, a flag flying with the letter D in it, and being loaded with cotton it is conjectured she is the Debbe, of this port, from Savannah belonging to Messrs. Bogert & Monsfield.
Entered, ship Phoenix, Hoyt, St. Peterburgh; sch'r. Besley, Brown, Charleston; sloop Maria, Neilson, Frederickiburgh.
Cleared, Barque Traveller, Venus, Hull; brigs Tyger, Durries, Charleston; Eliza, Swain, Savannah; schrs. Boyne, Holdsworth, Annapolis; Margaret, M'Kean, Antigua; Aurora, Mason, Charleston; Factor, Chase, Aux. Cays.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 3. Arrived brig Ruby, Owings, St. Thomas. Left there brig Potomac, Cox, of Baltimore; sch'r _____, capt. Minor, of New York, and two other schooners, belonging to American ports, names not recollected. In lat. 23, 14, long. 69, spoke the schooner Atlantic, Hill, from St. Eustatia, bound to Norfolk, out 4 days.
Also, ship Serpent, Spear, 19 days from Basseterre, Guadalupe. Left there, brig Alliance, Porter, of this port; ship Nestor, Whipple, Portland; sch'r Hope, Swan, Marblehead; ship Augenia, Treadwell, Boston, fold; sloop _____, Baker, Providence; spoke nothing. Government forces the American vessels to take off from the island all their convicts. Capt. S. was detained two days, and had three put on board his vessel; they informed him that they would send off some in all the American vessels, until they got rid of them.
Capt. S. further informs that the blacks were nearly subdued; that 10 days before he failed, the black general Palermo was surprised in his camp by a company of hussars, and put to flight, 16 blacks were killed and 9 taken prisoners. Their whole force, capt. S. was informed did not amount to more than 60 or 70.
Capt. S. also informs, that the frigates that were at New-York with the negroes had returned, and that they had been landed on one of the Saints, where they were undergoing their last examination. It is supposed they will be hanged or burned! American produce was very dull at that place. A war between England and France was currently spoken of.
Also, the Bremen brig Krone, Dranken, 71 days from Bremen. Spoke the brig Fame, capt. Schuchering, from Amsterdam to Charleston, in lat. 31, long. 59.
Also, sch'r. Brothers, Alden, from St. Thomas. Left, sch'r. Lively, Congden, of New York, from this port.
Also, sch'r Adelaide, Mun, from Lisbon.
The sch'r Maria, capt. Magruder, from Baltimore, arrived at the Natchez on the 10th of November last.
The Vandyke, Gotham; Allen, Buell; Neutrality, Easterbrooks; Federal George, Field; and Sylvia, Hamien—all of this port, have arrived at Boston.
NORFOLK, December 30. Foreign arrivals.
Arrived the barque Mary, capt. Coo per, from Cape Francois.
Arrived the British ship Carleton, capt. Killiner from Liverpool. Dec. 25, in lat 36, long. 74, spoke a sch'r. from Trinidad bound to Philadelphia, who 4 days before had fallen in with a wreck in long.
74, had been on board, but could not learn her name.
Also, the British ship Hercules, captain Rabbey, from Bordeaux. Dec. 15, in lat. 25, long. 71, spoke the French ship Harriet from Port Republic to Bordeaux, out 25 days.
Also, the British ship Flora, capt. Cheminant, from Guernsey.
Also, the brig Elizabeth, capt. Luke, from Tortola.
January 4. Arrived the British brig Maid of the Mill, Carey, 23 days from Halifax.
Arrived the British brig Dart, Whylie, 18 days from Grenada.
Arrived the sch'r. Weymouth, Boston, in distress, 20 days from Kingiton, bound to Philadelphia.
Arrived the sch'r Polly and Peggy, Harding, 9 days from Turk's Island.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6.
Arrived, the sloop George, capt. Butler, 2 days from Norfolk.
By the brig Polly, arrived last evening from Gibraltar, we learn, that the United States Adams was lying at anchor under Algeziras, at the day of her departure from thence. The Tripolitan ship at Gibraltar, was waiting for men from Barbary, to enable her to put to sea. (N. Y. Pap.)
A TRAVELLER.
Bayle tells us of a great traveller, who being rallied upon his rambling humour, answered "That he would cease travelling as soon as he could find a country where power and honours were in the hands of honest men, and preferments went by merit."—Query, if such a man were now alive, where would he take up his abode?
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Ship Eliza, Joseph, Magadore. Brig Commerce, Baldwin, New York. Sch'r John, Tupman, do. Enterprise, Manning, do. Saucy Jack, Poor, Norfolk. Sloop Stork, Foster, Boston. CLEARED, Sch'r Dove, Chipman, Boston.
Public Sale.
Will added to Friday's Sales, 20 boxes Window Glass, Raisins and Figs in casks and jars. P. G. MARSTELLER. Jan. 6.
Public Vendue.
On Wednesday, the 12th inst. will be sold, at the Vendue Store.
A likely NEGRO WOMAN with a CHILD about three years old; a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, on a credit of 60 days.
THOMAS PATTEN. Jan. 6.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master;
ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD, Who has just received by said vessel, 30 hhds. N. E. Rum, 50 bls. Beef, 10 bls. Oil, 400 Rhode-Island Cheese, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality.
Also, A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass. Jan. 6. d
One Dollar Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 27th ult. an apprentice lad named Henry Price (alias James) aged 20 years, about 5 feet 9 inches high, dourcast countenance, stout made, and will no doubt be found in some biscuit bake-house. The above reward, and all reasonable charges, will be paid on bringing said apprentice home, or securing him in jail so that I get him again.
ANDREW JAMIESON. Jan. 6. d3t

Just received and for Sale, by the Subscriber,    Rose Blankets, 6.4 to 10,  Combs, of all descriptions,    Red, green and blueocking Baize,  Red Sealing Wax,    Swansdown,  Powder Horns, 4, 8, 12, 16 oz.    Lionkin coatings twilled,  Shaving Brushes,    Velveteen, very fine  Powder Bags,    Razors,  Net Night Caps,    Backgammon Boards, complete,  Steel Snuffers,    Rouge, all sorts,  Plate Brushes,    Ivory Combs, all sizes,  Shoe Strings,    Corkscrews, newest sort,  Queen's Garters,    Tooth Brushes,  Silk Purse,    Milk of Roses,  Do Watch Chains,    Assorted Essences,  Powder Knives,    Snuffer Trays, newest fashions,  Spanish Wool,    Shaving Boxes,  Nutmeg Graters,    The best London Blacking,  Gilt & black Sleeve Buttons,    Packwood's Strops & Paste,  Court Plaster,     Bodkins,     Watch Keys,     Black & red Lead Pencils,     Suspenders, low & high priced,  
With a most elegant Assortment of the Derbyshire Spar in sugar basins, Cream Euir, Egg Cups, &c. &c.
Likewise, for Sale, MUFFS & TIPPETS, With an elegant assortment of Fur Trimmings,
Black Bear, Silver Bear, Cross Fox, Red Fox, Russian White Fox, Canadian Martin, Martin Throate, Peruvian Martin Spanish Chenchello, black Russia Jenet, Silver Wolfe, do. Fox, do. Angola, Orange Angola; fable, silver gray, black spotted, ladies' Moccasins.
-ALSO-
A few doz. of WADDING.
The above goods have all been manufactured within three months; they are of the newest fashions and at the most reduced prices, at the store at col. Gilpin's dwelling-house, on King street.
THOMAS P. PEARCE.
N. B. The highest price given for all kinds of Furs.
Dec. 23. d3teotf
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
DANIEL SMITH, At his Manufactory in Union street, makes and has on Hand,
Cut Nails and flooring Brads, of a superior quality, which he offers for Sale by the cask, 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 b. higher. He has Sprigs and Tacks of every size, and wide and narrow Hoop-Iron for Sale.
December 6. eo3; raw 12t
A STRAY HEIFER.
CAME to the Subscriber's place, near Alexandria, a small Heifer stray, about two years old last Spring, with no perceivable brand or mark, other than flesh marks. The above stray has 4 white feet, and a white face with black stars round her eyes. She is white underneath the belly, with a long bushy white tail; dark brown on the back, appraised to 10 dollars. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take her away.
ROBERT VINSON.
Dec. 24. 2aw3; †
NOTICE.
HEREBY forewarn all persons from Hunting in any of my Inclosures on Blue Plains, with Dog or Gun, or from passing through the same on any pretence whatever; this practice has become so injurious to me that I am determined to prosecute the first person I find committing the like trespass, after the date hereof.
WILLIAM MARBURY.
Nov. 24. raw5t †
A PROPOSAL 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.
ON this interesting and highly important branch of science, several valuable works have within a few years, been presented to the public, among which the above, as it is the most recent, is so it is pre-eminently useful. Led by her subject into an inquiry concerning the nature of the active powers, and intellectual faculties of the human mind, Mrs. Hamilton has developed those powers and faculties with a perspicuity and ability which, while it arrests the attention of those who have most successfully studied the subject, must render a competent knowledge of them familiar to the most ordinary capacity. The superficiality and frivolity of character engendered by the modern system of education, have been long, and justly, a subject of complaint; but the particular causes by which these serious evils have been produced, were hitherto but imperfectly known, or little attended to: To trace these evils to their source, and to point out the proper remedy, is the ultimate object to which the meritorious efforts of this Author have been directed; and in these efforts she has, it is believed, succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectations. Such indeed, is the importance of the inquiries which form the subject of this work, and so great the success with which these inquiries have been pursued, that the happiest consequences to society may reasonably be expected to result from the recent publication. To all it is interesting in every high degree, but to mothers of families, and others engaged in the formation of the minds of children and youth, it will prove an acquisition truly invaluable.
The rapid sale of two impressions of this work in England, sufficiently evinces the high estimation in which it is there held: An American edition—equal to, and at little more than half the price of the British edition—is now offered to the patronage of the American public by whom its merits will, doubtless, be justly appreciated.
[An Extract from the above Work.] "From most of the writers on education it would appear, that it is only to people of rank and fortune that education is a matter of any importance. By such alone can the systems that are generally proposed, be adopted. To such, therefore, must we believe them to be exclusively addressed. To make fine ladies and finished gentlemen forms no part of my plan, which has for its object the subjection of the passions, the direction of the affections, and the cultivation of the faculties that are common to the whole human race."
* The price of the British edition, is fifteen shillings, Sterling, in boards.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on a 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 shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscriptions received by the Publisher
BENNETT and WATTS Have received and offer for sale, wholesale and retail,
The following GOODS:
Best Bnboom Gurrahs, 5.4, 4.4 and 7.8 India Muslins, fine and coarse,
Short and long Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, 13d to 4s. sterling, remarkably well bought,
1 trunk coloured and plain Cambric Muslins,
Black and white Italian Crapes,
Twists and sewing Silk, first quality,
1 trunk silk Molekins,
1 case Velveteens and Cords,
1 do. Knives and Forks, well assorted,
1 do. Furniture and corded Dimities,
3 boxes Scotch Threads, No. 6 to 54,
1 do. English Shoe Thread of a superior quality,
1 case half ell Fustians,
Ticklenburgs, German Dowlas, white Russia Sheetings,
Diapers, Diaper Table Linen, all sizes, Marbeilles and superfine cotton Counterpanes,
Best FF, English glazed and battle Gunpowder.
They daily expect an assortment of Russia Sheetings and Ravens Duck.
Dec. 27. eod1w2aw
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S
POCKET ALMANACS;
ALSO,
COMMON ALMANACS,
For the ensuing year,
For Sale, by
SAMUEL BISHOP.
Dec. 13. d
R. & J. GRAY Have lately received an Assortment of valuable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant Binding, which added to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Catalogue:
The New American Practical Navigator, by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Burt's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature, by St. Pierre, 3 vols. 8vo. ornamented with copperplates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Darwin's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Element of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Philosophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Belsham. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant engravings, to which is prefixed a life of the Authors by Dr. Johnston, bound in calf and gilt. Adventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, ornamented with plates, in calf and gilt. Pleasures of Imagination, by Dr. Akenside, to which is prefixed a critical essay on the poem, by Mrs. Barbauld, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Death of Abel, with beautiful plates, in calf and gilt. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo. A Selection of the Lives of Plutarch abridged, containing the most illustrious characters of antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mavor, 1. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Observer, being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The World, by Adam Fitz-Adam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Griborne, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Olive-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganganelli's Letters, 2 vols. 12mo. The Gleaner, a miscellaneous production, by Constantia, 3 vols. 12mo. The Idler, by the author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Adventures of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Smollett, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vols. 12mo. Letters from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Aikin. The Traveller's Directory, or a Pocket Companion, shewing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Philadelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the intersection of the cross-roads, from actual survey. The works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vols. Rural Tales, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experimental Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on Select Subjects, by James Fergusson. The Spectator, with sketches of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, vol. 12mo. The Natural and Political History, of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major-General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Bacon's Abbridgement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink. Powder, for Records; Irish Quills, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Penknives; ladies' and gentlemen's Morocco Pocket-Books; German Flutes, Violins, Violin Strings, Bows and Bridges; a complete assortment of Latin and English School-Books folio and quarto family Bibles, school Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description; Slates and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities, and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual.
FOR SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is no stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM GXLEY.
December 7. eo
FOUND
IN a ditch adjoining Spring Park, by a black Boy, Three MUSKETS and two SWORDS; they appear to be new. The owner or owners may have them by paying the expence of this Advertisement and a small gratuity to the finder, on application to the Printer.
Dec. 24. eo3t
FOR SALE,
SIXTY NEGROES that have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof.
Dec. 6. eo3t
ADAM LYNN
Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japanned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns, CONSISTING OF Gold Locketts, Rings, Ear-Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pearl Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japanned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulets; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Pearls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.
He has also for Sale,
Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles.
He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern.
Nov. 24. d3teotf
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH,
Have for Sale,
  12 Hhds. St. Croix Sugars,  6 do. Barbadoes do.    40 bbls. Loaf Sugar, 1st & 2d quality,  50 boxes mould and dipt Candles,    40 do. white and brown Soap,  30 do. Pipes,     5 pipes Madeira Wine,     5 do. Vidona do.     10 quarter casks Tenneriffe do.     6 pipes old Cider Vinegar,     10 bales Cotton,     40 bags Coffee,     15 bags Pepper,     10 do. Allspice.  
ALSO,
Bordeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamaica and Antigua Spirits; a general assortment of Tea, China in Tea Sets, Dixon's Mustard, Cinnamon & Cloves, Allum, Coperas and Madder, Corks in small bales, Shad and Herrings in barrels, &c. &c.
Dec. 27. 2aw4w
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the employ of Daniel Douglass, flour inspector in the town of Alexandria, on the 12th inst. a Negro man named NACE, 36 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout built, talks but little, sullen look; had on & took away with him sundry clothing, among which are a new drab short coat, blue trowsers and waistcoat, all with leather buttons, two Russia sheeting and one white shirt, one plain white Marbeilles and one dimity waistcoat. The above reward will be paid for delivering him to me.
ELIZABETH PEAKE, living between Alex. and Mount-Vernon.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said fellow, at their peril.
Dec. 29. d4t2aw
FOR SALE,
THE LOT with the HOUSE thereon, at the South-east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets, late the Property of Thomas Richards.—Also, several vacant LOTS adjoining thereto on Alfred Street, between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly situated and in good order for the Accommodation of a Family.—If not sold before the 1st of November, it will then be reared.
WILLIAM CRAIK,
Sept. 30. 1wtf.
Little River Turnpike Road.
IT is required by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Company do pay, to the Treasurer of the company, William Harshorne, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said company, on or before the first day of February next.
JAMES KEITH, President.
J. T. RICKETTS,
LEVEN POWELL,
GEO. GILPIN,
Alexandria, December
31st, 1802. 1aw4t
The Editors of the Washington Federalist, National Intelligencer, and Mr. Bowen, at Winchester, are requested to insert the above advertisement in their respective papers, once in each week for 4 weeks, and forward their bills to the editor hereof.
PRINTED DAILY BY
S. SNOWDEN.