Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-06-16 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1804.
[No. 1015.]
Vol. IV.]
CHARLESTON COURIER.
The conductor of this eminent Federal Print, having determined on issuing a semi-weekly paper for country subscribers, after the manner of the "New-York Herald" and United States Gazette for the Country, to contain all the political matter and foreign intelligence of the day, has forwarded to us a copy of his proposals, in which we are named among his agents for the District of Columbia to receive subscriptions. We cheerfully accept the task, and whatever of patronage is to be had for the new Courier in this quarter, it would give us pleasure to be the means of obtaining.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in bds. tiers and bds. Coffee in tiers and bags. Chocolate } in boxes, White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } in boxes, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffles, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Plaids, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Ruffles, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles, P. G. MARSTELLER.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
HAS FOR SALE At the corner of Prince and Union Streets, (JUST RECEIVED) 2,800 pieces NANKINEES, 165 do. Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 2 bales Sannabs, 2 do. B. frays, 1 do. Emerys, 1 do. blue Guirahs, 1 do. India Chintz, 2 bales Sago, 1 do. Hops, 94 Birch Floor Mats, 3 cases and one cask womens' Morocco and leather Shoes, ALSO ON HAND, Fifteen bales of India Cottons, CONSISTING OF 5 bales Sattas, 5 do. Emerys, 4 do. Sannabs, 1 do. Cassahs, 30 pieces black Satin, 2 bales Tea China, 2 quarter casks Malaga Wine, Mens' coarse and womens' Morocco and leather Shoes, Leiper's Snuff in half bds. and kegs, 1 case Mariner's Compasses, 10 coils Cordage, assorted, 24 bags Pepper, 40 bds. Beef No. 1, and A large quantity of red Soap Leather. June 4.
For Sale, For a term of years, a healthy, stout NEGRO WOMAN. Apply to the Printer.
FOR SALE, A HANDSOME GIG, with plated Harness. Also, an excellent Gig HORSE. Apply to the Printer. Feb. 24.
McLean & Winterbery, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Loaf and Lump Sugar in bds. & Sugar in } bds. } Rum } and bds. } in } bds. } city, by the bar- } ks, } by the to- } ller quantity. Butts of Steel, Philadelphia Soap Le They are in daily e } ation of receiving a general assortment of
GROceries:
which they will dispose of on good terms for cash or on a short credit. May 29. d
FRESH FRUIT.
Just received and for Sale, at the subscriber's store on Prince Street, A few boxes LEMONS, D. Oranges, D. Prunes, Soft shell'd Almonds, 14 boxes best quality Segars. ALSO, Some well cured Herrings and Shad for family use, which have passed inspection. Thos. Simms. June 7. d
ROBERT B. JAMESSON,
OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 lbs. Green Coffee, 8,000 do. Cocoa, 20 bds. Muscovada Sugar, 20 bds of Cotton, 20 puncheons fine flavor'd St. Croix Rum, 20 bds. Molasses, 10 pipes } Rum } 30 q. chests of fresh Teas } 10 pipes London P. Madeira } 8 pipes Old Port } 4 pipes P. Teneriffe } 15 q. casks Sherry, and } 4 pipes Brucelles } 3 bds. green Copperas, 4 bds. roll Brimstone, 2 bds. Madder, 2 bds. Allum, and 120 boxes of Spanish Segars different qualities, with most other articles in the grocery line. May 29. d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, In addition to their former importation from London, and offer for sale, A PARCEL OF Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, of a super for quality—consisting of Navy blues, blacks, browns, and bottle greens—Also, Striped Nankeens & Muslin Shawls. June 7. d
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE RECEIVED, Per the ship Monsoon, from London, part of their SPRING GOODS, among which are Muslins, Dimities, and printed Cottons, subject to drawback. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit. April 18. d
JONAH THOMPSON, & SON,
Have received per the ship United States from Liverpool, part of their SPRING GOODS, and are in daily expectation of the remainder per the Fame, via Baltimore. April 9. d3m
SPRING GOODS.
Wm. OXLEY Has received, per the ships Pearl and Concord, via Baltimore, Part of his Spring Goods: the remainder he daily expects. They will be sold remarkably cheap for Cash, or on a short credit. April 30. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by COTTON and STEWART, A SERMON, Preached by LORENZO DOW. Price 12 1/2 Cents. June 20. d
TUNIS CRAVEN
Has just received, via Philadelphia, an elegant assortment of SPRING GOODS, VIZ.
Chintzes, calicoes, fine India colonade, book and malmul muslins, do. battas, mamoosies, coffas, pingurms and long cloths, fine cambric and British book do. linen and cotton cambric, coloured, embossed and plain do. cambric and common dimities, lawn and cambric pocket handks. Ladies extra long silk and kid gloves and pic nic mitts, do. coloured and white silk hose, cotton and thread hose, misses do. gentlemen's beaver, doe, wash leather and thread gloves, do. silk, cotton, thread and super brown cotton hose, Irish linens, long lawns and diapers, creas, platillas, Brittannies and brown Holland, Marseilles and muslinet vest shapes, naukeens, cotton kerseymeres, white and coloured jeans, extra superfine navy blue cloths, red, blue, and chocolate bandannas, &c. &c. Also by Wholesale, Three cases of handsomely assorted CHINTZES and CALICOES, all of which he will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. April 27.
JUST RECEIVED,
Nice sweet Oranges, and large fine Limes and Tamarinds, best Spanish Segars by the box, and a few nice Cocoa nuts. Abel Willis. June 11.
Great Bargains for Sale.
The Subscriber wishing to decline the Dry Good business, will dispose of his stock on hand, consisting of a variety of fashionable goods among which are a handsome collection of Luteetings, at the most reduced prices. Those who are indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment. THOMAS RICHARDS. May 30. d
A person qualified to instruct a few boys in the rudiments of English Education, may get employment by immediate application to the Teacher of the Academy in this town. May 14. 22w
SCYTHES.
72 dozen of the best quality just received per the Augusta, via Baltimore, and for sale by Cuthbert Powell. June 8. 6dt
JUNIOR SHINGLES.
FOR SALE, 100,000 best quality 22 inch Junior Shingles. William I. Hall. Merchants' Wharf, June 5. d
WILLIAM LOVERING, ARCHITECT,
And Builder in general, from the City of Washington and George Town, BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Alexandria and public in general, that he has removed to the north side of Prince Street, almost opposite Mr. Brockett's new building, to follow the line of his profession. Where he Draws Designs, and makes Estimates of all manner of Buildings. ALSO,
MEASURES & VALUES
all the different work connected with the building art; and is ready to contract for any building and complete the same, from a palace to a tenement, which will be executed in the most masterly and economic style. He hopes his long experience and general knowledge of business will merit the patronage of a generous public. May 23. d
SPERMACETI OIL,
of an excellent quality, with a general assortment of Paints, common lamp and linsed Oil. A NEW RIDING CHAIR, with Harness complete, may be had low for cash. George Drinker. May 31. d1m
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
A QUANTITY SPERMACETI OIL, of an excellent quality, with a general assortment of Paints, common lamp and linsed Oil. A NEW RIDING CHAIR, with Harness complete, may be had low for cash. George Drinker. June 7. d6t
CLARET.
THE subscribers have just received a few boxes of B. deaux Wine of a superior quality. They have likewise for sale WINDOW GLASS of different sizes.
The Schooner EXPERIMENT, Capt. Tomkins will take Freight for Charleston, S. C. if immediate application is made to R. T. Hooe and Co. June 15. d
For NORFOLK.
The Schooner NANCY, Jol. Palmer, Master: Will sail in a few days. For FREIGHT or PASSAGE apply to the master on board, or S. Croudson and Co. June 15. d
For Philadelphia.
THE SLOOP HARMONY, a regular trader. She will sail in all next week, for freight or passage—please apply to the master on board lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf. John Ellwood. June 15. d
Freight Wanted,
For the Sch'r NANCY, Captain BOSS. A fine, new vessel of 106 tons burthen, and will carry 3 to 400 barrels of flour; she will receive FREIGHT either to Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, S. C. or to any port on the continent. Please to apply to Ricketts, Newton, and Co.
For Freight or Charter,
To any port in Europe or the West Indies, the strong staunch Brig Dolphin, Captain Bangs. Burthen about 1100 barrels—For terms apply at McLean & Winterbery's wharf, or to Janney & Paton. May 24. d
RICE & COTTON.
60 tiers first quality RICE, 70 bales first quality upland Georgia COTTON, received per Schooner Patience, and for sale by Ricketts, Newton, & Co.
Freight Wanted
For the above Schooner, to the West-Indies, or any port to the Southward. R. N. & Co. June 12. d
A few hundred barrels freight
will be taken on board the ship William and John Captain Woodhouse, for Kingston (Jamaica) if application be soon made to JAMES WILSON. May 24. d
ICE CREAMS.
LEONARD ADAMS, CORNER of KING and WATER STREETS, Respectfully acquaints his friends and the public generally, that he can now accommodate them with Ice Creams. Also, with Punch, Philadelphia Beer, Porter, Pickled Oysters, &c. &c. He returns them his sincere thanks for past favors and solicits a continuance, assuring them that nothing shall be wanting as respects attention. June 14. eo
Cut Nail Manufactory.
SAMUEL H. DAVIS, At the Cut Nail Manufactory near the lower end of King Street, formerly carried on by Smith and Davis, still continues to Manufacture Cut and Wrought Nails, Flooring Brads, Springs, and Saddlers Tacks of every size, and of a superior quality, which he offers to sell as low as can possibly be afforded in this town. He has likewise on hand Bar Iron and Nail Rods, which he will sell very low. N. B. All orders from Town and Country Merchants will be duly attended to. March 27. 203m

Public Sale.
Will be added to TUESDAY's Sales, Mahogany Side Board, 1 elegant Marble do. 1 do. Card Tables 1 pair Table Decks 2 Italian Marble Chimney pieces Set of Dining Tables with ends 1 pair Settees 1 handsome Bowling Piece. Philip G. Marseller.
June 15.
Sale by Auction.
ON MONDAY The 18th of June, at 4 o'clock, will be sold on the premises, A House and Lot of Ground, on the south side of Prince Street, between Royal and Pitt Streets, the house is fitted up for a grocery store with a large dry cellar; the stand is equal to any in the street. Terms &c. will be made known at the place of sale. Philip G. Marseller.
June 15.
Public Sale.
On SATURDAY the 23d inst. will be sold at the dwelling of the late Charles Ja. Meeson, deceased, All the Personal Estate of the deceased, consisting of a large stock of slaves, bedding, hoop poles, coopers tools, casks, HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, a mare and cart, one milch cow, and the unexpired lease of a cooper's shop. Terms will be made known at the place of sale. Philip G. Marseller.
June 13.
Public Sale.
On Wednesday the 20th of June, will be sold at the store of THOS. RICHARDS, corner of King and Pitt Streets, All the Stock in Trade, of said Richards, consisting of a large and very general assortment of Fashionable Dry Goods, on a credit of two, four and six months, for approved indorsed negotiable notes. Philip G. Marseller.
June 8.
In Common Council,
June 14, 1804.
Ordered, That Samuel Craig, John Mander and Joseph Dean be appointed Commissioners to hold an election at James Davidson's tavern, in the first ward, on Tuesday the 26th day of the present month, for the purpose of electing a member of the Common Council, in place of George Taylor, Esq. resigned, and that due notice thereof be given.
Test,
James M. M'Rea, c. c.
June 15.
Fifty Dollars Reward,
Will be given for the recovery of my POCKET BOOK, containing about Eighty Five Dollars in bank notes, and the following papers—stolen out of my counting room on the night of the 13th inst. between the hours of nine and ten o'clock;
 A draft of Henry K. May and Co. on Gilbert Robertson and Co. of New York, in my favor for 12 50  Jonathan Thompson and Son's note to James H. Tucker, dated the 14th May last, at seventy-five days cashed by me for 13 50  William Cash's note to Wm. Gore, dated the 24th April last, at sixty days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson 424 50  John Potts's note to William Wilson, dated the 24th April last, at 60 days, endorsed by William Wilson 4 50  Philip Care's note to William Wilson dated the 30th of April last at 60 days, endorsed by Wm. Wilson & myself 340  William Wilson's note to me dated the 23d of May last, at 60 days 369 33  Jonathan Swift's note to John Potts, dated the 22d May last, at 60 days, endorsed by John Potts and myself 7 50  John Potts note to me, dated the 23d May last, at 60 days 200  Robert T. Hooe and Co's draft on James Crawford and Co. of Philadelphia, in my favour, accepted the 6th inst. 1008 33  Same on same date, 1100  Same on same date, 1100  George Lawrence's note to me dated the 29th July, 1803. 209 33  William Gore's two receipts for 34 barrels flour, R & W. P. Richardson's receipt for 11 barrels flour.  Phoebe Janney's receipt for 11 barrels flour.  Isaac Hollingsworth's order on Samuel Croudson, accepted the 13th inst. for 60 barrels flour.  Ambrose Vaffe.  June 15.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Saturday, January 7.
Debate on Mr. Randolph's motion for the appointment of a committee of enquiry into the official conduct of Samuel Chase.
(Mr. Danna's speech Concluded.)
But though he did not conceive there was any grounds for impeachment in the statement of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, yet he knew that this discussion would produce a vague and undefined censure, which he believed the judges in question ought to have an opportunity of repelling. He therefore moved the following amendment by way of preamble to the resolution.
WHEREAS information has been given to the House by one of its members, that in a certain prosecution for treason on the part of the United States, against a certain John Fries, pending in the circuit court of the United States in the State of Pennsylvania; Samuel Chase one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, and Richard Peters district judge for the district of Pennsylvania, by whom the said circuit court was then held, did inform the counsel for the prisoner as the court had formed their opinion upon the point of law and would direct the jury thereupon, the counsel for the prisoner must confine their arguments before the jury to the question of fact only. And whereas it is represented that in consequence of such determination of the court, the counsel did refuse to address the jury on the question of fact, and the said John Fries was found guilty of treason and sentenced by the court to the punishment in such case by the laws of the United States provided, and was pardoned by the President of the United States.
Resolved that a committee be appointed to investigate the truth of the said allegations and to report a statement of facts in the case aforesaid, with their opinion thereupon, whether the said Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, or either of them have so conducted themselves on the trial aforesaid, as to render necessary the interposition of the constitutional power of this House.
This amendment embraces all the facts stated by the gentleman from Pennsylvania—points out a specific charge as the foundation of the proceeding, and yet when attached to the resolution gives to the committee the power of general enquiry.
We are told that the facts have been stated by a member on the floor, and there is no reason for stating them in the resolution. Will the statement of the gentleman from Pennsylvania appear on your journals, how will it hereafter be known that any fact was stated as the foundation on which to erect a committee with general inquisitorial powers? Posterity will only see the resolution, and to them it will be a precedent which will justify the creation of committee of enquiry into the official conduct of any officer without the allegation of a single fact, whenever a member may choose to be of opinion, that a vexatious and expensive proceeding shall be instituted. It was therefore that he wished to resist the principle and for that purpose moved the amendment.
Mr. Huger said he had before stated & he now repeated, that he was not averse to an investigation; but he did not consider himself bound to vote for a resolution so vague. If the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland were adopted he would vote for the resolution.
Mr. Nicholson moved to amend the amendment by striking out the whole of it after the word "whereas," and by inserting, "members of this House have stated in their places that they have heard certain acts of official misconduct, alleged against Samuel Chase one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and Richard Peters, judge of the district court of the district of Pennsylvania."
Mr. Huger had no objection to the insertion of the last amendment, but he had to striking out the first, he therefore called for the Yeas and Nays upon striking out.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays upon striking out and carried, Yeas 79, Nays 41.
The question was then taken on inserting the amendment of Mr. Nicholson and carried, Yeas 71.
The question was then put upon agreeing to the amendment thus amended.
Mr. Purviance said he could not vote for it, because it did not state the fact. It declared that members of the House had stated that they had heard of official acts
of misconduct of both judges, when but one act had been charged against judge Peters.
Mr. J. Randolph observed that he perceived no reason for the preamble. He hoped therefore it would not be agreed to. General enquiry was his object: and as going to limit it, he was against the preamble.
Mr. Elliot said that, had the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland prevailed he might have reconciled it to his mind to vote for the resolution thus amended. But as it stood he could not.
Mr. Nicholson remarked that when he first offered the amendment, the incorrectness suggested by a gentleman from N. Carolina had not occurred to him. To obviate this incorrectness he would move to amend the amendment by saying "a certain act of R's amendment was not in order."
Mr. Nichols under such circumstances he must move against the whole amendment.
The question being taken the amendment, as amended, is lost without a division.
When the resolution for appointing a committee of enquiry was carried Yeas 81 Nays 40—as follows.
YEAS.
Messrs. Alston, junior, Alexander, Bard, Bedinger, Bishop, Blackledge, Boyd, Boyle, Brown, Bryan, Butler, Casey, J. Clay, Clopton, Crowningshield, Cutts, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Eppes, Eustis, Findley, Fowler, Gillespie, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, Hosbrouck, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Jones, Kennedy, Knight, Lieb, Lucas, Lyon, M'Cord, Merriweather, R. Moore, T. Moore, Morrow, New, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Olin, Palmer, Patterson, Phelps, J. Randolph, jun. T. M. Randolph, J. Rea, (of Pennsylvania) J. Rhea, (of Tennessee) Richards, Root, Sammons, Sandford, Sevier, Skinner, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, (of Virginia) Stanfont, Stanton, Stewart, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Corlandt, Van Horne, Varnum, Verplank, Walton, Whitehill, M. Williams, Winn, Winston, and Wynns.—81.
NAYS.
Messrs. Baldwin, Betton, J. Campbell, Camberlin, Chittenden, J. Clagget, Cutler, Dana, Davenport, Dennis, Dwight, Elliot, Griffin, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Hough, Huger, Hunt, J. Lewis, jun. T. Lewis, Livingston, Lowndes, N. Mitchell, S. L. Mitchell, Mott, Pl. Purviance, Sands, J. C. Smith, J. Smith (of N. York,) Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Tibbitts, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth and L. Williams—41.
From the Charleston Courier.
TO THE EDITOR.
And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of craftsmen, they say of them, let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.
Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud and as the early dew that passeth away; as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney.
HOSEA, XIII. 2. 3.
THE single instance which I have selected and dwelt upon in my former letters, will serve as well as a thousand others, which might be mentioned, to prove the deplorable and degraded state of the political mind of the American people at this time. In it there is legibly written implicit credulous faith in the whole doctrine of the democratic faction, & abject submission to, and exercise of its intolerance, its persecuting spirit, its disregard of all rule, order or decency, its injustice, and its haughty love of domination. A man is held by such a faction, as all that is excellent, so long as he yields obedience to their measures, but the moment he dares to question them, persecution is the word. —But the gross imposition is this, that while the driver, who sits on the coach box with his bit and his whip, directs the cattle who drag it along, whips them if they flag, and if any one of them attempts to stop at this broken bridge, or at that precipice, cuts up the rest, and makes them gallop over him, and trample him in the mire, the crack brained people follow after as fast as they can, and guided by the dust, run shouting and huzzaing, with joy regardless of the admonitions of their friends, and deaf to the calls of common sense.
What is the substance of all this? I will put it in the way of dialogue between a Federalist and a Democrat. For again
I deny to those men the name misfactory.
Fed. Pray Mr. Demo. how you know Major Pierce Butler? so well of him, I should like to know grounds.
Demo. I have known him these four and twenty years. And all that time have known him to be a true patriot.
Fed. What do you mean by a true patriot?
Demo. One who always had the interest of America at heart, and always was on the right side of the question.
Fed. That is to say on your side. But pray inform me, what reason did he give you to suppose he had the interest of America at heart?
Demo. Because when he saw her oppressed by England, he left the service of that country, in which he had an honorable rank to defend her. Because he fought for her, aided her councils with his wisdom and experience, and gave his hand and his heart to raise her up to glory and independence.
Fed. This is your opinion, Mr. Demo; but in my opinion he walked aside from sound policy and the true interests of the people when he gave his support to that party which has inundated this country with false notions of government with disorganizing principles, with the principles of revolutionary France.
Demo. Sir, he never did wrong in his public capacity—He is incapable of it.
Fed. Oh I understand you, you say that, because he is on your side, and supports all your measures.
Demo. No, upon my honor, Sir, no such thing.
Fed. If he were to vote against a single measure of your party, right or wrong, you would alter your mind.
Demo. No, Sir, upon my honor, you mistake me. I value freedom of opinion too much. Every man has a right to give his opinion in a free state.
Fed. Have you heard about the change in the constitution?
Demo. I have heard such a measure is in progress.
Fed. What is the nature of it.
Demo. I do not know. But I am sure it must be good, because it comes from our party.
Fed. Indeed! Suppose it should have the effect to rob this state of its constitutional rights!
Demo. I cannot believe that.
Fed. It does, I assure you though.
Demo. You are prejudiced. I must have better authority before I believe.
Fed. If I were to give you the authority of your Senator and favorite Maj. Butler, you would believe it.
Demo. To be sure, I would take his authority for any thing: but it is impossible. He would not differ from the party on any account.
Fed. I assure you he has opposed it in congress. See here. (Shews him a newspaper which he reads.)
Demo. D---n me if I could have believed this. But he must be wrong.
Fed. What! Major Butler wrong—he whose patriotism and wisdom you so praised. What reason have you to think that he is wrong? You own you don't understand the matter.
Demo. Yes, but he must be wrong, because he opposed Mr. Jefferson's views in this instance.
Fed. But he does it to save his country.
Demo. No matter for that. There is no fear of the country—let it shift for itself. But if he does not support our party he is a bad man.
Fed. What, whether right or wrong?
Demo. Aye—right or wrong.
Fed. Look here (shewing him the letter) see what he says of a conspiracy to manage the senate by a small junto.
Demo. (Reads.) He said a bad fellow. I am sorry I was so mistaken in Major Butler.
Fed. Hah, my friend will not four and twenty years patriotism and good works shelter him from your rage for this one transaction, and even if it were wrong?
Demo. No, No—to the d---l with him. I have done with him. Throwing his letter under the table."
This is a transcript of the minds of those sapient patriots who make up the faction that rules America. This is liberty a la mode Francois. This is the way of bringing a country on its knees at the feet of a junto. This is the way to silence a people. This is what may be called the hint direct, and if only followed with the salutary aid of the guillotine, would rival the liberty of France; whose destruction began with just such another junto, in the convent of the Jacobins, as that which now manages the Senate of the United States. If our

congressional senators are to be anathematized, and their communications to their electors thrown contemptuously under the table to-day, what will be the fate of ordinary citizens to-morrow or next day, if they shall presume to express the least disapprobation of the measures, or to censure or oppose the wills, of those our iron-handed lords and masters. Why perhaps, to have their heads in a basket a la Francois .
That is the way to silence a people. The first step to that mode of silencing has already been taken. When menace and insult are once endured the rest will soon follow. Soon the silence of fear will be taken for acquiescence; acquiescence for contentment; and contentment for a proof of liberty. But as well may the silence of the victim at the stake of the inquisition be construed into acquiescence in his fate, or the silence of the dead into satisfaction with what is done by the living.
Yes, Americans, you who every day sin more and more, and worship idols the works of the craft men, you who kiss the calves , will as the inspired Hosea says, in the verse prefixed to this letter, "be as the morning cloud, and as the early dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney, if you do not leave the worship of your idols, and turn your faces to the true God."
A TRUE REPUBLICAN.
From the PALLADIUM.
LETTERS TO A FRIEND.
No. II.
OUR next enquiry is 3dly. Whether either of the three simple forms of civil Government are calculated to secure the happiness of man and Society?
These three forms of government namely, Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy, however they may differ in other respects agree in the following very important particulars: first they are all governments of men in distinction from a government of laws: and Secondly , those who govern are above legal restraint; their powers being illimitable and uncontrollable. In attending to our two previous enquiries, I have I trust made it sufficiently evident, that the natural selfishness of man renders the restraints of civil law absolutely necessary to the safety and happiness of society, and that men are morally unfit to be their own governors. Now if the safety and happiness of society require, that all men should be under the restraints of civil law, then all those forms of government which distinguish those who govern from those who are governed, by placing the former above the restraints of civil law, are totally inconsistent with the safety and happiness of society. Again if men are morally unfit to govern themselves, then they are morally unfit to govern others, that is to possess unlimited and uncontrollable power over their fellowmen. But if men are morally unfit to govern their fellowmen, then all governments of men, (and such are all simple governments,) are calculated, not to secure but to destroy the happiness of man and society.
But here perhaps you will object and say, that the foregoing arguments however just and conclusive they may be with respect to simple monarchy and simple aristocracy, they are by no means applicable to the other simple form, namely democracy. For in a democracy, every man is supposed to have an equal share in the government, consequently there is no real distinction between those who govern and those who are governed. In short all govern, & all are governed. This is a very popular and as well as a plausible objection. It demands attention. We will examine it. Civil government necessarily implies three things namely, first , Legislation or making laws; secondly , judging or explaining and applying laws; thirdly , executing or carrying laws into effect. Now the whole weight of the objection rests upon this single point, that every man has an equal share in the government.
Every man therefore must concur in making, applying, and executing every law. But will any laws be made, or applied, or executed in this way? Common sense will answer no. The bare statement of the case is sufficient to show its absurdity. But perhaps it will be said that this is an unfair statement.
That the objection does not imply, that every individual must actually concur in every act of the government; but that every individual has an equal right to concur or not concur as he pleases.
Every man in every society, be the form of government what it may, has an undoubt-
ed right to concur or not concur, in opinion at least, in every act of government. But what avails a right which may not and which cannot be exercised with effect. Take a way the effectual exercise of right from any individual, and you take away that equality upon which the objection is solely founded. The truth is, in a Democracy, a majority must govern, & the minority, however large or respectable, have no more share in such a government, than they would in a simple Monarchy, or simple Aristocracy.
Should it still be urged, that in a Representative Democracy, every man has an equal share in the government, because every man has the right of suffrage, and may always exercise that right if he pleases. It may be answered, that the conclusion does by no means follow from the premises. It is not certain that because every man has the right of suffrage, every man has an equal share, or any share at all, in the legislative, executive, or judicial powers of government. Permit me to illustrate this point by an example. Suppose the government of Massachusetts to be a representative Democracy. Suppose the state to be divided into one hundred towns, each of which shall elect one representative.—And suppose—that every man has the right of suffrage, and shall exercise that right by giving in his vote at the election. A majority of votes decides the choice in each town. This majority may be ninety-nine of an hundred, or it may be fifty-one. The most that we can reasonably suppose, however, will not exceed seventy-five, or three fourths of the whole number of voters.—The representatives meet in assembly and proceed to business. The very first legislative act divides them. Here again a majority must decide, and here again three fourths is as large a majority as can reasonably be expected. The result then, up on the most favorable supposition, is that forty-four of an hundred of the people of Massachusetts will have no voice or share in legislation.
And if we suppose the worst that may happen, seventy-four of an hundred, or nearly three fourths of the whole number of voters, will have no share in the government, and there can be no legal remedy.
But this not all. Under such a government, the state will be divided into parties, and every thing which relates to government will be conducted by party spirit; corruption will come in like a torrent; and every thing which deserves the name of justice will be swept away.
Such a government therefore is, if possible, less than any other, calculated to secure the happiness of men and of society.
Yours, &c.
CATO.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16.
Mr. LIVINGSTON having resigned the place of Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, Gen. ARMSTRONG, of New York, we understand, is appointed his successor. (Nat. Int.)
Mr. Thornton, Secretary of the British Legation, has left the City of Washington on his return to England.
General Wilkinson arrived at Washington a few days since.
The Baron Humbolt, accompanied by Mr. Bonpland and M. Montaña, left Washington on Wednesday for Lancaster.
It is with much satisfaction we advise the public, that the Post Master General has made contracts for the Establishment of a line of Stages for the more safe conveyance of the mail from Washington to Chambersburg, and from Baltimore and Philadelphia to the same place, and from thence to Pittsburg. This arrangement commences on the first of July.
Contracts have likewise been made for the establishment of a line of stages from Richmond to Staunton, and from that place to Air Mount in Virginia making a distance of 233 miles. Nat. Intell.
From the New-York Evening Post. Superiority of the Democratic Editors.—Our country is now blessed with the talents of three alien editors of distinguished abilities. One has taken his stand in the metropolis of Pennsylvania, one in that of New York, and the other in that of Massachusetts. Under the influence and direction of these great literary and political characters, how can it fail that the American taste in letters should be improved, and their acquaintance with the rights of man advanced. The Boston editor lately un-
dertook to weigh the respective merits of several of the adverse prints, and to award the palm agreeably to the dictates of justice. In this attempt he did, the editor of this paper the honor to balance him against the famed Duane—the reader need not be told which scale kicked the beam. As soon as Duane saw it, he, with characteristic modesty reprinted it in his own paper, and the editors of the United States Gazette have taken occasion from it to make themselves merry with him in the following article—
"Will any man say that Mr. Coleman is equal to Mr. Duane in the scale of talents."
[Aurora.]
"To represent every Irish born man BE his length of residence, his revolutionary services in the American army, his private virtues or his personal talents what they MIGHT, who did not servilely bow down and worship as a jacobin and United Irishman, was then the hue and cry of Federalism."—Aurora.
Be they what they MIGHT!!
"One of these is the case of a Catholic clergyman who in the spirit of that mild benignity so often recommended for American imitation, and for which so many prayers and eulogies are offered up on the merciful and just monarchy of Britain."—Aurora.
Eulogies offered up on the merciful and just monarchy of Britain!!!
By the horns of the altar, will any man say that Mr. Coleman is equal to Mr. Duane in the scale of talents?
"No doubt if the Rev. Mr. O'Neil were to present himself in Philadelphia or in Boston, that what he had suffered would be deemed not punishment enough."—Aurora.
That what he had suffered &c. !!!
"Yet it is the Repertory that sermonizes upon the press, which for the short period that it has been in existence has disgraced the press to a greater extent, &c."—Aurora.
The press which for the short period that it has been in existence has disgraced the press!!!
"What is most illustrative of this creed, like other creeds, this editor who hates democracy pretends to applaud Governor M'Kean, the following lines exactly precede the above creed, and will give it as an illusion of that creed and of similar creeds."—Aurora.
Paddy Duane, is requested to translate the above from Irish, and we recommend to his attention the following queries. Is or is not creed the Irish for editor ? If so, is it not usual among those of the bogg trotters who refined in their language, to consider the word " following , as meaning, when occasion requires, " to go before "? If it has not this occasional meaning, then Mr. Paddy Duane is further requested to say why a clause of the above paragraph about creeds may not be read thus "the lines which come after go before the creed, which exactly goes before them." And lastly, Mr. Paddy Duane is requested, corollary-wise , to answer Mr. Pasquin. "Will any man say that Mr. Coleman is equal to Mr. Duane in the scale of talents?" (Gaz. U. States.)
The impartial judge has asked the same question as to the abilities of Mr. Cheetham and Mr. Lang. The 'gentle Cheetham, however, blushed so at finding himself thus extravagantly flattered, that his delicacy quite overcame him, and he declined republishing Pasquin's compliment. But that the reader may see that he is as much entitled to the victory he has gained over Mr. Lang, as Duane is to that acquired over us, we shall now select a few sentences from the first piece of his composition that presents itself—it happens to be one of his best productions.
"Mr. Denniston, another gentleman, and me, called on him."
Cheetham has long been remarkable for his enmity to syntax: thus in a late paper he says,
"Who measures the atrocity of offences by the political opinions of those who commit them, are of loose morals."
And again.
"It is presumed by the directors of the Merchants Bank to be excellent and even found policy, such indeed as will blind We, short sighted republicans," &c.
Blind we, is certainly the language of no ordinary writer. But now for it—
"The President wanted energy! This was the eternal theme of federal animadversion; but thanks to the good sense of the people, this mantle to whatever is vicious in the political world no longer deceives." Cheetham's letter to a friend.
"They [the United States] from a young empire, advancing, indeed, with giant strides, to whatever constitutes the vigor, or embellishes a powerful nation."—ib.
"Where is the spirit of seventy six? at the helm of government! Yes, it is there in its full vigour without the least attenuation."—ib.
"He retired, pleased with nestling his errors." ib.
"What was the nature of that allegation? Craft of the most sublimated kind. What his previous conduct? A tissue pertaining of the same subtle and dangerous essence."—ib.
This now is all so nearly on a level with Pasquin's own manner of writing especially as evinced in some late "Sepulchral Stanzas," as he calls them, that we do not wonder he thinks the man who can write so is more than a match for Mr. Lang.
After this we hope Duane's Admirers will no longer insist on "that none but himself can be his pararel." No: let justice be done:
Ambo florentes ætate; A cades ambo, Et, cantare pares et respondere parati.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Wichelhausen, Consul of the U. States, at Bremen, dated March 17, 1804.
The Duke of Oldenburg, whose dominions mostly surround the mouth of the river Tal, has consented to have buoys laid at its entrance, which in consequence have been sent down to day by the Chamber of commerce of this city. Pilots are directed to cruise near Wangerode, a small island in the North sea, in order to watch every vessel bound to the Talde.
THE COQUETTE,
AND
Everblowing Rose which has no Smell.
A FABLE
GAY CLARA, beautiful and young, Whole charms by half the town were sung, (For none more skill'd in every art To catch, tho' not to hold the heart) Full of her little self conceit, CLARA went forth the Spring to greet; And many a flow'r, with wanton hand, She pluck'd—then scatter'd o'er the land. At length a Rose of beauty rare, Attracts the fingers of the fair: "Sweet Rose " the said, "thou Summer's pride, Come, thou alone shalt grace my side; Thy rich perfume I covet most, In thine all other sweets are lost!" The Rose with modest blush, replied, "That excellence to me's deny'd: External beauty's all I boast, Fragrance, alas! on me is lost; No hushwife finds me worth her care, My velvet leaves are scattered far; For sweets attend not my decay. So pluck'd, I soon am cast away!" "Ah! say'st thou so, then take thee well— For what's a rose without a smell!" And, with disdain, away Miss threw, The flower and stem on which it grew. "Nay," says the Rose , "thy morning past, When time shall all thy beauties blast, Some wanton hand may throw the by, As I am cast—without a sigh. Our fates are destin'd thus alike, In haste we both the fancy strike; But soon as our defects are known, Upon the common both are thrown, The lack of scent to perfect me, Alas! is want of mind in thee!"
To all whom it may Concern.
KNOW YE, that whereas a sufficient number of the members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, under the twentieth title of the Rules & Regulations of the said Society, have requested that a GENERAL MEETING of the Society should be called in the month of July next, and previous to the payment of the quota called for becoming due, the members of the said Mutual Assurance Society are hereby called on to make a General Meeting, that is a majority of the members to be present in person, or by proxy duly authorized for the purpose, on Monday the 30th day of July next, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
W. Foulke, President M. A. S.
General Office of Affair no. 1 } Richmond June 16. } eo3w
LOST,
On Thursday the 30th day of May last, opposite the mouth of Great Yeocomico, in Virginia,
A BOAT
of the description that followeth: Her bottom was very bare of stuff, as she had not been graced for a considerable time; her sides painted red, gunwales very much chafed, and one of them had been spliced forward, only a fore and aft thart, the top of her stem had been split off and one side nailed on, high sides and strong built. Whoever takes her up and secures her, so that I get her again, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS, and if delivered to Messrs. McCubbin and Douglass, Baltimore, Messrs. Hartshorne and Taylor, Norfolk, or Col. George Gilpin, Alexandria, they shall be paid for their trouble extra.
Beal Clements. Acquia, June 16. eo3w
PASTURAGE.
Excellent Pasturage for Horses at Two Dollars per month. Enquire of Mr. John Hodgkin, at the Indian Queen, or of
James Moxley, near the Poor House. June 12. d.w. east

For Sale.  SPANISH HIDES, Seal Leather, Skirting do. Brown Tanner do. Oil in barrels Glue do. Segars in boxes, B.S. Sweet Oil in bottles and f. ks, Cowskin Waips, Port Wine in half pipes, Country Gin, Juniper Berries, and A few Jack Screws. Daniel Murgatroyd, King Street.
TO BE SOLD,  FOR READY MONEY, Pursuant to several decrees of the high court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond, dated on the 221 day of September and 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th Sept. 1802.
A TRACT OF LAND, Expressed by said decrees to have been mortgaged by William Armistead and Anne Cary his wife, to a certain Abraham Morehouse, of the town of Alexandria, and to have been transferred by said Abraham Morehouse to Jesse Simmons of said town, and to be lying and being on Bulls Run, in Prince William County, and to contain eleven hundred and forty acres. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. The sale will take place at James Wigginton's tavern in Hay Market, in the aforesaid county of Prince William, on Friday 13th day of July, 1804.
Thomas Lee, sen. } Com'rs. Gerard Alexander, } June 12. eods  JUST RECEIVED  By R. and J. Gray, Book-Sellers, King Street:  A brief retrospect of the 18th Century, containing a sketch of the Revolution, and improvements in science, arts and literature during that period, by Samuel Miller, A. M. in two volumes octavo, price 4 dollars and 50 cts. Poems by Peter Bayley, jun. elq. a new work price 75 cents, bound. Mayor's Universal History, vol. 1 to 5 to be comprised in 25 volumes, with Plates and Maps. Price one dollar in boards. May 30. d
BY AUTHORITY.  Scheme of a Lottery. To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.    1 Prize last drawn ticket having a blank to its number,  20,000    1 do. 10,000  10,000    1 do. 5,000  5,000    3 do. of 1,000 make  3,000    6 do. of 500  3,000    10 do. of 200  2,000    20 do.20 do. of 100  2,000    100 do. of 50  5,000    250 do. of 30  7,500    500 do. of 25  12,500    1,500 do. of 20  30,000    3,000 do. of 15  45,000    1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 250 1 do. after 6,000 do. 250 1 do. after 8,000 do. 250 1 do. after 10,000 do. 250 1 do. after 12,000 do. 250 1 do. after 13,000 do. 250 1 do. after 14,000 do. 250  5,325 prizes 250,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.  15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subjected to a deduction of fifteen per cent.  This lottery has been authorised by the legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of this state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.  Richmond, January 31, 1804. eo  ** TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Dr. J. Breckenbrough, Sun, Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jun. and Wm. Prichard.
TO BE SOLD,  FIFTY TWO ACRES LAND, with a dwelling house thereon, near Capt. Geo. Stacey's farm, about three miles from town. There is an excellent garden of fruit trees, flowers, &c. &c. and about ten acres of meadow under fence, the remainder in wood. It will either be sold for cash or short payments, or bartered for dry goods. THOS. PATTEN. March 28.
JAMES BACON,  AT HIS GROCERY STORE, King near Washington street,  Has just received from Philadelphia, New York &c. an extensive selection of GROCERIES consisting of    Gunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Peko, Padra, Pouchong and Com'n Souchong  Of the latest Importation and particularly chosen.  TEAS    Green Coffee of a superior quality, Leaf, lump, and Muscovado Sugar, W. India and sugar house Molasses, Choice old Madeira    Particular Teneriffe, Sherry, Brufelles, Lisbon, Malaga and Port } WINES.  Claret in small cases, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua, St. Croix, and St. Kitts } RUM.  Best Holland Gin, White Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Sallad Oil, Salt Petre, Allum, Madder, Coperas & Brimstone, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cassia, Cayenne and black Pepper, Allspice, race and ground Ginger, Fig Blue and Poland Starch, Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's and Hamilton's Snuff, Best Chewing Tobacco, Spanish Segars, Pearl Barley and Rice, Shot assorted, F and FF English Gunpowder, Single and double Battle do. in papers and canisters, Gu and Pistols Flints, White and brown Soap, Mould and dipt Candles, &c. &c.    As he has in a great measure laid himself out for the supplying of private families, and in consequence thereof taken every pains possible in the selection of his Goods, he flatters himself from their superior quality, and the low prices at which he will dispose of them, to be able to give satisfaction to those who will please to favor him with their custom. June 11. d
RICHARD VEITCH and Co.  HAVE JUST RECEIVED from London, and for sale at their warehouse, 750 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes, Chintzes, Cambrics, &c. 800 pieces white, coloured and fancy Cambric, and other Muslins. Mullin Shawls, black Coffia, Dimities, Jeans, fancy Waistcoating, Cotton Hose, Cotton and silk Gloves, fine 6 4 twill, Check, striped Cottons, &c. The above Goods are entitled to Drawback on exportation. May 11. d  By virtue of a Deed of Trust, From James Davidson to the subscriber, on the 18th day of June next, will be exposed to sale at public auction, for ready money, upon the premises,  A Lot of Ground, lying upon the south side of Prince Street and the westward of Water Street, in the town of Alexandria, extending 20 feet 10 inches upon Prince Street, and running back 98 feet 6 inches, upon which is erected a two story frame dwelling house and other improvements. George M'Munn. eods  May 19.
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison and Geiger, situated on the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince Street; one water LOT on Water Street, 44 on water street and extending 300 feet back to Union Street, with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax streets, is at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st. Oct. next. 15 feet of the lot on Water Street is let to Samuel Harper, for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the premises on the 10th day of May, next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M'MUNN. March 26. eo
Public Notice. BY ORDER of the Council of Alexandria, I am directed to inform all those who have lots which front on any of the streets that are paved, that they are required to complete the foot pavement against this ground as the law directs, within forty days, all who refuse or neglect to comply must expect that at the end of said time the pavements not completed, will be done by order of the Council, and the expense collected from the persons chargeable therewith. George Gilpin, Street Commissioner. June 6. 2w4w
JOHN BRYAN,   Sadler, Cap and Harness Maker, Respectfully informs his customers and the public in general that he is supplied with the best materials in his line of business, and flatters himself from the quality of his work, and moderation of his prices to render satisfaction to those who may please to favour him with their commands.  I HAVE NOW READY FOR SALE, Gentlemen's fashionable saddles made on English Trees, and in part of the best English leather, the other materials warranted also—Elastic, strapped, inlaid and plain saddles;—Leopard skin housens, and saddle cloths, ladies fashionable saddles with hogskin, buckskin and velvet seats, plated bridles of the newest patterns, with desk-branch, guard, half guard and plain bits, common bridles, martingales and collars, an assortment of whips, plated Suwarrows spurs, plated and polished patent spring stirrups, plain plated ditto, portmanteaus, vallices and saddlebags, horseman's caps, holsters and belts, fire buckets, carriage, waggon and cart harness furnished at a short notice. A set of neat English gig harness with plated mounting for sale. N. B. Orders will be attended to with punctuality. April 26. e3 n  LEVI JAMES,  Sadler, Cap and Harness Maker, Has removed to Royal street, between Koons's and Gadsby's taverns, Where he will constantly be supplied with the best materials in his line for executing the most fashionable work. He has now on hand ladies and gentlemen's Saddles of the newest fashion, and an extensive assortment of plated and polished Bridle Bits, Stirrups, &c. &c. &c. May 22. eo  Edward Hackley & Wm. Ramsay,  HAVING THIS DAY Entered into partnership under the firm of Hackley and Ramsay , offer for sale at their store, corner of King and Pitt Streets near the Washington Tavern, a general assortment of
Wines, Spirituous Liquors, Groceries, &c. warranted genuine, viz:    London particular Madeira, in pipes & half do. Lisbon Colmana and Malaga, Port of an excellent quality in bottles  WINES.    Medoc Claret, in cases of two doz. Loaf, Lump and Muscovado Sugars, Sirup and Molasses, London bottled Porter, Jamaica and Antigua Spirits, Holland and Country Gin, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, White Wine Vinegar, Philadelphia and Albany Chocolate, Fig Blue, Madder, Coperas, Brimstone, Salt Petre and Allum, English and Country Gun Powder, Shot, assorted, Georgia Cotton, Imperial, Hyson Chulang, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchongs, assorted    Best Green Coffee, Spices, of every kind, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Leiper's Snuff, Spanish Segars of a good quality, Basket Salt for table use, Pipes in boxes, Wrapping paper, Best Sallad oil, Stoughton's Bitters, Olives, Seal Leather, Demijohns, Rice and Barley, &c. &c. June 4. 6100  WILLIAM RAMSAY BEING anxious to close his former business, requests all those who are indebted to him to settle their accounts as early as possible, and those who have claims against him will please present them for adjustment.  TO RENT, The Dwelling House and Store in Prince Street, one door east of the house occupied by Dr. E. C. Dick; they are both in good repair. P. Allison may be had immediately. Apply as above. June 4. 6100  Cash given for clean linen and cotton Rags.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, June 7, 1804.  ORDERED, That Council will meet and sit to hear appeals from such persons as may think themselves aggrieved by the assessment of taxable property, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 14th, 15th and 16th days of the present month, from 9 o'clock in the morning until 2 o'clock in the evening, and that Council will not consider themselves bound to attend to any appeals after the said days, and that public notice to that effect be published in each of the newspapers of the town. Test, J. M. M'REA, c. c.  The Assessors and Wardens returns are at my counting room, the corner of Prince and Fairfax streets, where the citizens interested are at liberty to call and examine them, at any time previous to the sitting of the Court of Appeals. G. DRINKER, Collector. June 7. d  BENNETT and WATTS  HAVE IMPORTED, By the Augusta, via Baltimore, and opened for Sale,  Irish Linens and Sheetings, Cotton Kerseymere, colored and striped Nankeens, Drums, Jeanets, Fustians, Dimities, and fine Cotton Shirting.  CUTLERY: Amongst which are complete sets Ivory handle Knives and Forks of the first quality; Slagg's best Steel Skiles. Black and navy blue superfine Cloths and Kerseymere, Edgings and Laces, amongst which are broad French black and point Laces, plain and pic nic silk Gloves various colours, silk and cotton elastic suspenders, white and brown Russia Sheetings and Drills. 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d flat point Wright Nails, put, or is cut and mill steel plate Saws. June 14. 31100 22dw 13bw  The Subscriber has just received and for Sale, New-York prime Beef and Pork in barrels. ALSO, Sixty barrels N. Carolina Pork and New-York oat Segars in his warehouse. BILLS on LONDON, at 60 days. JAMES PATTON. June 19. 6
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Alexandria County, to wit: March adjourned 8 June, 1804.  Richard Prime, Complainant, AGAINST Nathaniel Duke and Catherine his wife, Rebecca Allison, James M'M'Rea, John M'Rea, Robt. M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, heirs and devisees of Root M'Rea, deceased, and Agness M'Rea and Robert M'Rea, surviving executors of Robert M'Rea, deceased, and Samuel Clarke and Samuel Nicholls, administrators of Mich. Thorn, deceased, Defendants,  THE defendant, Samuel Nicholls, administrator of Michael Thorn, deceased, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Samuel Nicholls, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of said county. A Copy, Test, G. BENEALE, c. c. A 24 1w2m.
Twenty-five Dollars Reward. Ran away on the 8th instant, from the subscriber residing near Bladeburg, a bright mulatto Man, about 32 years of age, upwards of six feet high, straight and big limbed, has a four down look, rather long villeged, with a small mouth and projecting chin; he commonly wears large whiskers, and is known by the name of Michael Woodward. When he went away, he had on a blue cloth pea jacket, with trowsers, of the same cloth and such as are generally worn by sailors but as he had a large quantity of very good cloaths with him, he may appear well dressed, and will no doubt change his name and have a forged pass. Whoever will lodge the above described slave in any jail in this, or the neighbouring states, or deliver him to the subscriber shall have a reward of 25 dollars, paid by Richard Hill. May 23d, 1804. 3w3  PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.