Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-26 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate,  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
A variety of DRY GOODS,
 Among which are,  Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 26.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets,
 Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
 —Among which are—  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
March 26.
ABEL WILLIS,
 A FRESH SUPPLY OF  Rhode-Island CHEESE,  Apples,  Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality,  Cranberries,  Sweet Oranges,  Lemons, by the box,  Best Rhode-Island Potatoes,  Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of  GROCERIES and NUTS. 
We have received by the sloop Mary, from Portsmouth,
10 tons Bar Iron,
 A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck,  A few bds. of excellent Mackerel,  A few hds. N. E. Rum,  And a few bales low priced Muslins, which will be sold cheap. 
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 23.
On MONDAY the fourth day of April next, will be sold at Vendue, on the premises, on a credit of 60 and 90 days,
Those two HOUSES on the south west corner of King and Washington Streets, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet.
Also, The small House and Shop on Washington Street adjoining.
For information as to the title, &c. &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or to
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
March 15.
Valuable LANDS for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, by the Executors of the late Gen. George Washington, the following
TRACTS OF LAND,
at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz.
On the first Monday in April, on the premises, 600 acres lying in Charles county, in the state of Maryland, near a place called the Fish Trap, about 16 miles above Port Tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April, on the premises, 519 acres in Montgomery county, in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick Town, not far from Kittortan.
On the 15th day of April, at Charlestown, 453 acres in Jefferson county, Virginia, about two miles west of Charlestown. Also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county, on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th day of April, on the premises, 1600 acres in Jefferson county, on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April, on the premises, 183 acres in Jefferson county in Wormley line.
On the 20th day of April, on the premises, 571 acres in Frederick county, 1 1/2 miles south of Battle Town.
On the 22d day of April, at Paris, 2481 acres on Ashby's Bent, and 885 acres on Chatin's run, in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of sale.
The EXECUTORS.
March 12.
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island
Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES.
Feb. 18.
Just received, and for Sale,
By Robert and John Gray,
[Price 25 Cents]
Negro Slavery Unjustifiable.
A SERMON,
By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York.
Feb. 7.
Will be landed to-morrow, At Messrs. Larwason and Smoot's wharf, out of the Schooner Friendship, Captain Buras, from Montserrat, 25 puncheons strong, fine flavored RUM, which will be sold cheap for cash or a short credit.
JOHN G. LADD.
March 15.
Just Received, A large supply of Writing Paper, of various kinds.
R. & J. GRAY.
March 15.
TO BE SOLD,
On Saturday the 26th inst. at public sale, on the premises,
A LOT of GROUND adjoining the New Bridge, at West-End. This lot is rented on ground rent for 50 dollars per annum, and there are several back rents due thereon, which the purchaser shall be entitled to. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. The terms ready cash, or negotiable notes on the Bank of Alexandria (approved) at 30 days.
JOHN WEST.
March 24.
2d
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Subscribers received by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King-Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen.
Alex. Feb. 28.
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William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
 Forty barrels new Beef,  Five bds. Pork,  Fifty bds. Tar,  Fine and coarse Salt,  First quality Sugar in hds and bds.  Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in do.  Five pipes old Lisbon Wine,  One pipe Madeira, four years old,  Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,  One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter, 
One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at his Mill,
 Shorts and Bran,  Indian Meal,  Rye Meal,  Seed Oats,  Plaster of Paris by the bushel. 
3d Mo. 19.
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To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
For Falmouth and a Market,
The SHIP GEORGE and MARY, Jeremiah Lawton, Master;
Will be ready to sail in about 6 days. For Passage only, having excellent accommodations, please apply to the master on board, at Col. Hooe's wharf, or to.
J. G. LADD.
March 22.
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Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, April 5th, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises,
Three handsome
Building Lots of Ground,
on a long credit; situate on the corner of Cameron and Pitt Streets.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 23.
ABEL WILLIS
Has just received,
Fresh Lemons by the box,
Apples by the bl.
Fresh Limes,
Sweet Cider by the bl.
And a general Assortment of Groceries.
March 22.
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T. SIMMS—has for Sale,
SALT,
For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon,
and first quality Segars.
March 22.
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th of this month, a bright Mulatto Man, named STEPHEN; about 28 or 30 years of age: He is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, pleasant countenance, speaks rather slow, but very active and handy at any work; he served an apprenticeship to a weaver, is a good workman at that business, and a remarkable good hand in a brick-yard; in short, he is smart at any thing he is set about; he is very fond of spirits of any kind. I cannot describe his dress. He never ran away before, so I expect he has been enticed off by some artful villain; if it be the case, and the man can be apprehended, I will give 50 Dollars on his conviction of the theft.
ROBERT BOGCESS.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring said fellow at their peril, as in that case they may expect to be prosecuted.
Fairfax County. March 22.
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Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'tors. GEO. TRIPLETT, }
March 1.
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R. & J. GRAY
Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King Street, (Price 25 cents,)
AN ADDRESS
To the Government of the United States, ON THE
Cession of Louisiana,
To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards:
Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State.
March 10.
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CLOVER SEED,
Warranted of the last crop.
Just received and for Sale by the Subscribers.
A few tierces of fresh CLOVER SEED. RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 28.
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Fifty Barrels T A R,
Just received and for Sale by
WM. HARTSHORNE:
March 16.
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REVIEW CONTINUED.
Munroe's Embassy, &c. — Unusual pains have been taken to conceal the plans of the administration in relation to this affair, and the chief actors have themselves secure from censure while they preserved an impenetrable secrecy.
“ Certain articles of treaty, concerning the navigation of the Mississippi, are broken by the agents of Spain. As the honor and interests of the state are grossly injured by the breach, the indignation which it excites is universal.
“ Instead of these orders, however, the most obstinate and unaccountable reserve is maintained for a long time. The rational legislature assembles; the First Magistrate imparts, as usual, a view of the state of the nation, in which the transactions on the Mississippi, though by far the most momentous that had occurred since our revolution, are totally omitted.
“ The world stands in suspence. It is wholly at a loss to imagine what expedients will suggest themselves to one, who informs us, that war is a remedy to be employed in the last place, and when the disease is found to be invincible by more lenient methods.
“ This message, not unworthy of a short-sighted enemy to war and bloodshed, would yet be, to the last degree, absurd, since the infraction of the treaty, by affording us an adequate excuse for invading the province, and thus anticipating the invasion of others, was the most anticipatory event that could have happened.
“ While our imaginations were busy on those topics, and on the rumour of a failing mercury having taken flight at Washington for New Orleans, there appeared at length the appointment of an envoy plenipotentiary to Spain. This was the herald to be charged with our complaints and petitions; and redress for the wrongs sustained on the Mississippi was to be sought at Madrid!
“ As nothing is done without some motive, and as ingenious men always employ some arguments, by which to deceive themselves or to deceive others, let us give an impartial hearing to these arguments. We
cannot weigh them, but by putting them into the balance, and as a straw will outweigh nothing, the descending scale can only be known by suspending them impartially.”
The writer, then, with great dexterity and fairness states all the arguments, which the most subtle advocate of executive measures could suggest for their vindication. It is not necessary to present our readers with these reasonings; they are drawn from the usual topics of the experience of warlike equipments; the probability of amicable adjustment with Spain; the propriety or equity of first representing to the King the injurious conduct of the intendant; of first complaining to the master, before we punish the servant;
To such pleas, however plausible, the reply is ready, cogent and conclusive.
“ For, in the first place, what is our ambassador to sue for? A certain injury accrues from the conduct of a foreign power, and redress is sought.
“ So then, I who live upon the product of my farm, who derive from it all my pleasures and conveniences, who have no other means of paying my debts, performing my engagements, procuring decencies, comforts, necessaries for myself and my children, but by selling the product at the next market; see my demesne encompassed by a wall, and all passage from my ground denied me.
“ For all the injuries already sustained, we are to deem ourselves amply compensated by their discontinuance! Spain will admit (for she cannot deny) that we have suffered much.
“ Let the obstructions be removed.” Is any one blind to the outrage of such a reply? Will the planter, whose corn and cotton lie under his sheds, hear it with patience?
“ And where, after all, is the security against a repetition of the evil? If men will bear all this without a murmur, and be satisfied by the injurer's simply recalling his hostile orders, why should he not issue them again, whenever he deems it convenient? What has he to dread? To
what hazards does he expose himself? Outrageous as the injury is: palpably unjust as it is: tedious and tardy as the journey is, from the scene of suffering to the foot of his throne: and utterly unable as he is to resist our movements, he knows that he may excite our resentment with impunity: that our messengers will traverse the ocean, and petition him at his own gates for redress;
“ Let us not deceive ourselves as to the nature and extent of the injury of which we complain. Some may ignorantly imagine that a few village shopkeepers, and a few planters on the Mississippi, are all that will suffer by the Spanish restraints.
But though this part of our citizens are immediately and visibly affected by these restrictions, any one acquainted with the social system, must perceive that the whole mercantile class through America, are direct or indirect sufferers:
The most stupid sceptic may easily now see that the season when these rivers become useful is already arrived: that the ambassador has not yet failed: that his voyage to Spain, should it commence tomorrow, cannot terminate in less than two months:
(To be Continued.)
From the BALANCE.
ON THE IMPOLICY OF A SPEEDY AD- MISSION OF ALIENS TO A PARTI- CIPATION OF THE RIGHTS OF SUFFRAGE. No. — II.
REAL republicans, who with an exalted attachment to rational liberty combine an equal love to social and civil order, do not spring up and attain to mature growth in a single day, like mushrooms; but their minds are gradually moulded to this happy cast by education and habit.
the country under republican institutions. While habituated to order, they cherished the spirit of freedom, which they had imbibed with their mothers' milk.
But very different has been and is the state of society in Europe. Few there can properly be called the people: the great mass are but little better than vassals of the privileged orders, and are successively transmitted, like property, from one master to another;
Mankind, tho' springing from the same stock and belonging to the same Great family, are almost infinitely diversified both in point of knowledge and morals, by the different influences of the governments under which they live, by the modes and degrees of their education, and by their various and opposite customs and habits.
Dr. Tucker, a British writer of considerable note, speaking of the general depravity of the lower ranks of people in England, says: “ Nay, and when their extravagancies have run to that height as to call for corporal punishment and the censure of the magistrate, there are no hopes or prospect of reclaiming them by that means.
As free elections and representations are the great pillars on which our republican government rests, the purity of elections is the vitals of our national freedom.
The horrible convulsions in France, which tended to prostrate every vestige of order; connected with the numbers and zeal of the apostles of infidelity, who pursued the double object of subverting all civil institutions and debauching the minds of all classes of people from allegiance to their God, corrupted, in innumerable in-

arees, the Innocent , and rendered the victims much more hardened than they had been before. Therefore, in this view, allowing that some of the emigrants lately from Europe are worthy and useful people, it is reasonable to conclude that a much greater proportion of their number, than at any former period, consists of unprincipled and immoral characters, whose agency in elections and whose general influence would tend to confuse and corrupt any free government that should adopt them.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
BOSTON, March 16.
New Hampshire Election.
The votes for governor as far as we have received accounts, are for his excellency John T. Gilman, 4283, and for the hon. John Langdon, the democratic candidate, 2488.
We congratulate our sister state on the complete triumph of federalism within her borders.
Arrived, sch. Hannah, capt. Lincoln, 19 days from Point Petre, Guadalupe. Left sch. —, Rice, of Bolton, just arrived; —, Davis, of do. from Martinico; a sch. from Portsmouth, one from Newburyport, and one from Cape Ann, all just arrived; also a number of others belonging to different ports, names not recollected; the sch. Hazard, of Plymouth, the late master (Doty) dead, sailed the day before, capt. L. passed him the next day lying under Scituate. Spoke off Statia, a brig from Martinico, for Newburyport. Markets low. Flour 7 dolls. and dull; beef 14 a 16; pork 18 a 20; fish 6, and rising; butter dull; lard quick; lumber 18. Produce had been scarce, but had begun to come; coffee 28 a 30 fous. Markets better at Curacao, but no produce to be had there. The affairs of the island about the same as per last accounts. Capt. L. came through the Vineyard, and left there the sch. Polly, from Trinidad for Boston.
NEW YORK, March 22.
Arrived, sch's Venus, —, Guadalupe; Peggy, Curtis, Norfolk; sloops Peggy, Guest, do. Aurora, Holly, Wind for, N. C. Nancy, —, Suffolk, Virg. Sally, Thomas, Nixonton, N. C.
The ship Essex, Orne, (as mentioned in our last) to have arrived within the Hook, in 150 days from Calcutta, belongs to Mr. Orne of Salem, and we are informed the will proceed to that port.
The ship Uncle Toby, Swain, of N. York, was on the coast of Brazil last Dec. with 1150 bbls. whale and sperm, oil and 10,000 lb. whale bone.
Arrived since our last,
Schr. Nabby, Titcomb, (mentioned in our last) of Newburyport, from Point Petre, (Guad.) From Capt. T. we have been favored with the following list of vessels lying in Guadalupe the 22d February:
Schr. Golielma, capt. Rudyard, had just arrived in 17 days from this port; ship Hunter, capt. Toppin; brig Star, Newel; Nymph, Foller; Elizabeth Coats, Rennick; Unicorn, Miller; Industry, Bailey; George, Tucker; Traveller, Motley; Rebecca, Davis; schr. Clara, Prentice, Boston; Four Brothers, Rice; Adventure, Smith, Gloucester; and schr. —, Curb, Middleton; brig Philip, Martin, of Baltimore, time of sailing uncertain, having been already detained 91 days by Government after the time specified in the contract, and having no payment. Brig Fair American, Manning; Nymph, Hodkiss, of Baltimore; schr. Nancy, Gordon, belonging to Charleston, ready for sea. All was tranquil at Guadalupe.
Brig-Bulah-Maria, Morris, from Curacao (mentioned yesterday). Left, the pilot-boat schr. Fitzgig, Records, to sail for New York in 4 days; schrs. Triton, Thomas, of Boston; Rachel, Stevens, of Alexandria; Montserrat, Arnould, of Baltimore, Wealthy, Ingraham, of N. York; brig Edward, Tyler, of do. and brig —, Dean, of Philadelphia. Flour was from 4 to 5 1/2 dolls. butter 12 1/2 cents. pork 12, and beef 10 dolls. hides 9 stivers. The Bulah-Maria lost two men at Curacao.
NORFOLK, March 19.
We are told that there is a ship in Hampton Roads, in 40 days from London.
Arrived the British ship Alexander, capt. Poulton, 8 weeks from London. She brings no news later than what we
have already received via Charleston and New York.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Marine Insurance Company, on Thursday last, John Granbury, Esq. was appointed President; James Taylor, Esq. Director, in the room of Mr. Granbury; and Mr. John Cooper, Secretary.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26.
Communications.
MR. PRINTER.—HAVING some thoughts of settling in Alexandria, I have been very sorry to hear, that the Council of your town are about taking the most active measures to have the ground filled up at the eastward of Water street (between King and Prince streets) upon the mistaken principle of its being a public nuisance; and that a number of respectable physicians are of opinion that the health, if not the lives, of many inhabitants depend on it.
Sir, no man respects the opinions of physicians more than I do, having the honor of being one myself; but from my very superior knowledge, I do not hesitate to say they are, in this instance, mistaken, and all others of their opinion.
So far from being considered as a nuisance, it ought to be viewed as an ornament to the town, as much so as a fountain; being near the heart of it, and between the two principal streets.
It has been lately discovered and acknowledged by men of the first understanding, that the effluvia, or vapour, arising from stagnated water, putrid vegetables, carrion, &c. &c. is extremely conducive to health, and is not only a certain cure, but a perfect antidote against bilious and consumptive complaints, and all others usual in the summer season.—Of this I have abundant proof by letters from the most distinguished characters in Europe. My last from my particular friends state, in the most positive terms, that invalids, instead of repairing to Bath, Tunbridge, &c. as formerly, now resort, in the months of June and July, to those towns most distinguished for places similar to the one beforementioned.
If the Council should be hardy enough to cause the ground to be filled up, they would do the town and neighbourhood a very serious injury, and ought to be presented to the next grand jury of the county.
I am informed it has been inconsiderately observed, by some eminent physicians at the northward, that the Yellow Fever may be produced in America from local causes, by such places as before described. Quite a mistake! All wrong, Sir!—I am firmly of opinion that had there been in Philadelphia and New-York, more places filled with stagnant water, &c. at the time of the yellow fever, it would have checked the disease, & saved the lives of thousands, which, in my opinion, were sacrificed by a mistaken attention to air and cleanliness.
With best wishes for the prosperity of the town and yourself,
I am your obedient servant, CHARLES DEAN.
MR. SNOWDEN.—We are very happy to understand that the ground which is a public nuisance, between King and Prince streets, at the east end of Water street, is to be filled up immediately—as it has remained too long, to the great injury and disgrace of our thriving town.
THOUSANDS.
On the first of March the Legislature of the new state Ohio, convened at Chillicothe; when Nathaniel Massie was chosen President of the Senate, and Michael Baldwin, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
On the 3d inst. the votes for Governor were counted, and Edward Tiffin declared to be elected.
Extract of a letter dated Trinidad (port Spain, Feb. 21.
“Markets here are but indifferent, and from what I can learn at the adjacent island, they are no better. American produce certainly must come down to its old price before the war. The crops are great. Sugars, first quality, 6 dollars, Cocoa 11 dollars, Molasses 25 cents per gallon.
Prices of American articles, Flour 8 dollars per barrel, Indian meal 4 dollars, prime beef 11 and 12 dolls. prime pork 15 dolls. ship bread 4 dolls; butter 11 cents
per lb. lard 15 cents, peas and beans 1 dollar per bushel; hams 15 cents, per lb. codfish 4 dolls. per quintal, rice 5 dolls per 100 lb. tobacco 7 to 8 dolls. per do. mackerel 8 dolls. per bbl. salmon 10 dolls. per bbl. white pine boards 22 dolls. per M.; cypress shingles, 13 inches, 7 dolls. per M. W. O. and R. O. shaves, 22 dolls. per M. hoops 34 dolls. per M.
HOME MANUFACTURES.
Whatever tends to promote the manufacture of our own country to the abolition of foreign exportation, ought to receive the utmost encouragement. The article of Straw bonnets for ladies' wear have heretofore been exported into this country from Europe, and on them has been paid a duty of 15 per cent. and have been retailed at from one to five dollars a piece. We now find they can be made in this country, equally as well, quite as elegant, and at a much cheaper rate: In the towns of Wrentham, Franklin, and Bardsford, in this state, we are told, there has been made, wholly by women and children, upwards of four thousand Straw bonnets, in the course of the last and present year. They are carried to market and sold to merchants at from 75 cents to 2 dollars who can retail them, at a handsome profit 150 per cent. cheaper, than those imported. It may be added that this article of dress seems to be the first adopted, by the fashionables , of domestic manufacture, in preference to foreign.
Newburyport Paper.
From Gibraltar papers.
Gibraltar, December 31.—On Monday last about the middle of the day, a French squadron, consisting of 5 ships of the line and two frigates, was seen from the garrison, coming through the Straights into the Mediterranean. From what quarter, is not yet known, but it is not improbable that it is a division of the fleet of St. Domingo bringing back part of the Expedition which had been sent to achieve the conquest of that Island. This supposition perfectly agrees with the last accounts, by the latest English papers, which represent the troops under Le Clerc as greatly weakened by the sickness, and the negroes as formidable as ever, within but a short distance from the Cape. To this may also be added, that, if that squadron had sailed from one of the Western Ports of France, it would probably have been followed by one of ours.
There are scarcely any inhabitants in the Garrison who remember ever to have seen such a storm as that which raged from half past six, in the morning of Sunday the 19th inst. and there is no doubt but the shipping in the bay would have suffered as much or more than it did in 1696, if it had been anchored off the New Mole, as in time of war; and if the wind which was easterly, had blown from the South West. As it was, however, several ships were lost or drove on shore, in the bay and in the neighborhood, as will appear from the following return. The quantity of large Hail Stones which fell during the storm, was a singular phenomenon in this place. The gardeners suffered very much by it in every part of the Garrison.
The moorish sloop Mainmona, left at the back of New Mole. The Spanish Polacre S. Cto de la Salu, under the Port at the New Mole. The English brig John, drove on shore at Sandy Bay, to the southward of Algeziras, but soon got off. The American brig Amphitrite, drove on shore at Algeziras—The Portuguese frigate struck the rocks off Cabrito, where she lost her rudder, and by the last accounts, by the French brig Unica, she was seen on the 23d inst off Malaga, towed by the Portuguese frigate Ulysses, and brig Gaiwora. A boat from Tariffa brought accounts, that a Spanish Polacre overset off Europa, and 16 people perished. Yesterday the American ship Cora drove on shore off the Monteague Bastion and the American sch'r Saba, at the Neutral Ground.
February 14.
The weather continues still tempestuous. We had another storm on Sunday night, which, owing to the more unfavorable direction of the, wind proved more fatal to the shipping in the bay than the former one. No less than 3 ships were driven on shore, as will appear by the following return; and still more severely at Cadiz, where the number of ships lost is reported to amount to 10.
The English brig Kilbury, the English brig Nile, the English Polacre Fortune, the English Polacre Mary, the American ship Ann Maria, the American schooner
Dolphin, the Imperial Polacre Bona Ventura, the Spanish Polacre Dolce Nombre de Maria, the French brig La Bien Eimee Adelaide, the French brig L'Orseine, the French Ketch L'Archille, the town Nystico Pearl the town Xebeck-Fortune. Arrivals from the 31st of Dec. to the 7th January.
The American brig Eliza, Eils, in 27 days from Philadelphia for a market. The American ship Enterprise, Bainum, 55 days from New York, for a market. The American schooner Dolphin, Taylor, 49 from Boston for a market. The American brig Lydia Head, Bradford 40 days from New York, for a market. The American schooner Neptune, Williams, 5 days from Alicante for Gloucester. The American brig Charles, Crocker from Malaga, for Boston. The American brig Victory, Smith, 13 days from Salem for Beverly. The American schooner Betty, Holman, 3 days from Alicante for Boston. The American ship Henrietta, Jones, 10 day from Leghorn for the East Indies. The American schooner Saba, Sewell, 49 days from Boston for a market.
From a London paper, January 26.
It has long been reported that the two Floridas have been ceded by the crown of Spain to the French republic. The last mails from Holland brought over the same intelligence in a more authentic form than any in which it had before arrived. A matter of more serious importance scarcely remains to be settled by the powers in the continent, and it will certainly have great influence on the prosperity and peace of the United States of America, at the time that it will greatly endanger our possessions of the West Indies, in the event of renewed hostilities. The Mississippi river, and all those which run into it from the western countries of the United States, and by which alone that valuable and delightful country communicates with the ocean, will now pass through French territory, and be liable to all the capricious embargoes and embarrasment that such a government may expect to bring on so interesting a navigation. If the two Floridas were fully peopled, they should never maintain more than one million five hundred thousand inhabitants; but the those inhabitants would be supported by France, and to involve the country of America in dissensions, out of which they never could in any reasonable time extricate herself. A jealousy between France and America must spring up out of this transaction; and the end will in all probability be that the country now supposed to be ceded will be yielded up to the United States, though that cannot be expected to happen without a violent contest, which will involve all those states that feel interested in the result.
An article from the Hague, January 24, says, “General Victor has dispatched a courier to Paris, to demand the provisions that were expected from Belgium, for the Louisiana expedition. Had they arrived a week ago the expedition would have been by this time at sea. We are surprised that so much tardiness has taken place in an affair which in the present circumstances, ought to have been accelerated by all possible means. All the transports and frigates which compose the expedition are now ice bound. If the frost continues, they cannot leave the Meuse until spring. It is confirmed that 3 or 4000 French troops will remain in our republic during the present year.”
LOTTERY, No. I.
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.)
35th day's Drawing. 28943, 500 dolls.—21481, 200 dolls.— 11046, 100 dolls.
6368, 16451, 18275, 31235, 50 dolls. 9326, 11291, 12642, 14406, 16366, 15891, 17441, 23167, 27725, 29360, 29185, 20 dolls. 152 of 10 dolls.
To Rent,
A half square of GROUND. The soil and situation for a garden equal to any in town.
Also,
A good Store and Counting Room.—Enquire of the Printer. March 26. 003t
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday evening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a saddle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear under the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on delivery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. 00

For BOSTON,
The fast sailing (upper bottom) BRIG HARMONY, Robert B. Hall, Master:
I intend to sail on Friday next. — For freight of two hundred bbls. or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to JOHN G. LADD. Who offers for sale from said vessel, now landing at Merchant's wharf, 3 puncheons Jamaica Rum, 1 pipe Cognac Brandy, 7 chests Gunpowder and Young Hyson Tea, Some Lime and Plaster of Paris. March 21. d
JOHN G. LADD
HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the snow Cornelia , and offers for sale, 100 pieces Russia Sheeting, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 52 bolts Russia Canvas, 2 bales fine Oznaburgs, 2 do. brown Rolls, 1 do. white do. 1 box Piatillas, 1 do. narrow Linens, 5 ton Russia clean Hemp, 2 do. Cordage assorted, 50 boxes Castile Soap, 100 do. brown Soap, 50 do. Spermaceti Candles, 10 casks Spermaceti Whale Oil, 20 do. Tanners' brown do. 6 bales of Glue, 15 Feather Beds with Bolsters and Pillows, 10 chests Hyson Tea, 11 hds. Molasses, 100 casks fresh Lime, 2 bbls. and 3 boxes Ladies fine fancy coloured Shoes, very cheap. March 10. d
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Pru ter. Dec. 18. d
Just Received,
A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS, For sale by T. SIMMS. March 12. d
A. WILLIS
Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Gramberries and Shelbark Nuts, which he offers for sale at his store on Prince street. March 9. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents,) PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19. d
Just received and for Sale by
JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
Just Received and for Sale,
Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Coco. Nuts. Also, A few boxes of excellent Havana SEGARS. J. DYSON. March 18. d
Just Received,
250 sacks ground Allum Salt, in bags of four bushels each, for sale by WM. HODGSON. Feb. 26. d
The subscriber will sell on reasonable terms,
A two story frame HOUSE on Cameron street, westward of the church. A one story HOUSE on Alfred street, near the above—and About 200 feet front of vacant LOTS , on the above streets, together with all the ground rents payable on the remainder of an acre of ground of which the above forms a part.
For further particulars apply to J. V. THOMES. March 24. co3t
Cash given for rags.
To Rent,
A very convenient dwelling HOUSE, near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds. Also, to Sell or Rent, A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley adjoining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker. JOHN T. BROOKS. March 17. co11
FOR SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooke's. There is on hand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Goods Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
ADVERTISEMENT.
On THURSDAY the twenty first day of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale on the premises, in the Town of Alexandria, the following parcels of
LAND,
late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his will for the payment of his debts, to wit:
One parcel of Land lying up on the east side of Union street & to the northward of Wilkes street, fronting seventy eight feet upon Union street, and extending about two hundred feet into the river, having an alley of twenty feet running the whole depth; upon it is erected a frame warehouse; the ground is subject to an annual rent of 91.17s. 6d. It will be sold altogether or divided to accommodate purchasers. One half of a brewery, with all its implements and utensils necessary for carrying on the business upon a large scale, and a parcel of ground appertaining to it, fronting about forty feet upon Water street. The whole of the brewery and ground is now under a demise, at a rent of six hundred dollars per annum. A piece of ground immediately joining on the brewery, and fronting about forty feet on Water street, and extending one hundred and fifty feet on a twenty feet alley. A piece of ground fronting on Wolfe and St. Asaph's streets. This will be laid off into convenient lots. A piece of ground lying upon the south side of King street, extending 82 feet to a twelve feet alley; in the front is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and upon the alley a two story frame warehouse. A piece of ground lying upon Union and Wolfe streets, extending with Wolfe sixty two feet and an half, with Union about 120 feet. Upon this there are erected a large distillery, warehouse, and compting room. The improvements were calculated for carrying on that business upon an extensive scale; there are three stills in it. Not having been occupied for sometime past, the property is something out of repair. The ground is subject to an annual rent of 131. 18s. 0d. There will be sold at the same time, a small tract of land contiguous to the town, containing 37 acres. This is subdivided, and will be sold in small parcels containing from 4 to 6 acres. The sale will be continued till the whole is sold.
The terms of sale are one fourth of the purchase money in hand when deeds will be executed to the purchasers; one other fourth in six months after the sale; one other fourth in twelve months, and the remaining fourth in eighteen months, for securing these payments deed of trust will be required upon the property conveyed from each purchaser for his part.
THOS. A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH, Executors of John Fitzgerald. March 7. co4s.
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
WM. D. ROSS
Has just received and offers for Sale, one door below Hamilton and Green's, and opposite Ricketts, Newton and Co. 10 hds. 1st and 2d quality
Sugar,
20 bbls. 1st and 2d quality do. a few hds.
W. India Rum,
And a general assortment of Groceries, which will be sold low for cash, or at a short credit. March 14. 2aw 2w
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
For Falmouth & a Market,
The American Ship GEORGE & MARY, expected here to receive a cargo of Tobacco in a few days. The usual advances will be made on consignments by this ship to Thomas Mid-dleton and Co. London; but early application must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged.
R. T. HOOE, & Co. Who have just received from Madeira, by the ship Courier, via Norfolk, A few pipes London particular WINE, which they will sell at a low price.
They have also on hand, Dry Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Raisins in jars and boxes, Almonds in bags, and London Porter in casks. Jan. 27. eo
J. & JAS. H. FUCKER,
Have for Sale, 14 Hds. first quality, Mucavado Sugar, 25 Bbls. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bushels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine, And a general assortment of GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo.
Public Sale of India Goods.
Will be sold, at 11 o'clock, on Wednesday the 30th inst. at the warehouse of Messrs. Robert Gilmore and Sons, on Second street, (Baltimore,) 300 Bales
Bengal Piece GOODS, being the remainder of the Cargo of the ship Louisa , from Calcutta, consisting of
Berboom Gurrahs, Manapour do. Catoah do. Salgatche do. Guzeenas, Janna Coffas, Tulapore do. Salguzzies, Mamoodies, Tandah do. Jallapore do. Judge Baftas, Burron do. Patna do. Printed Calicoes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
A liberal Credit will be given and the terms made known on the day of sale.
LEMMON & CAMPBELL, Auctioneers. Baltimore, March 17. co6t
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; pear 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 Epauetts; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Puris, 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.
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT Two Story HOUSE, With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses, &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre.
The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particulars enquire of the Printer.
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.
Have just received, and offer for Sale, at their store on the corner of Prince and Water streets,
A general assortment of Ladies, gentlemen, misses, boys and childrens' SHOES,
of almost every description; large coarse shoes and boots for fishermen. Also,
Geneva in pipes, N. E. Rum in bbls. Mackerel in do. No. 1 & 2 Beef and Pork, (Boston Inspection,) Mould and dipp'd Candles, A few doz. Sitters and Sugar boxes, N. E. Plank, Fresh Rhode Island Lime, James River manufactured Tobacco in kegs, James River Coal, suitable for Smith's work,
Also, on board the sloop Hannah , at Harper's Wharf,
A cargo of coarse SALT, suitable for the fishery. Any gentleman willing to purchase, will find an allowance by taking it from on board.
Cash given for Indian Corn. March 4. co5
For Sale,
The following valuable Water and other LOTS,
No. 1—A highly valuable water Lot and wharf, situate on the east side of Union street, at the distance of ninety feet, or thereabouts, south of Prince street, extending in front southward on Union street forty four feet eight inches, and of that breadth eastward into Potomac river; bounded north by the stores and other buildings on lot now, or late belonging to Shreve and Lawrason, and on the south by a lot, late of Mark Alexander, now of Wm. Harper. The said lot has upon its south line a stone store house, built on this and the lot adjoining, and the wharf extends along its whole front on the river.
No. 2—A Lot opposite to the foregoing, situate on the west side of Union street, and extending westward to Water street of the breadth of forty four feet eight inches. This lot has a valuable front on both said streets and Water street; has a frame dwelling house erected upon it.
This property will be sold altogether, or the two lots separately, or the fronts on each street will be divided into distinct lots of 22 feet 4 inches each, as may suit purchasers.
On payment of part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be given for the residue, on approved security.
A plan of the Lots will be shewn, the terms made known by Acquilla and Elisha Janney, in Alexandria, or by the subscribers in Philadelphia.
JOSHUA & THOS. GILPIN. March 12. eo3w
Just Received,
By the subscribers, at their Warehouse, at the East of King street, London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, half pipes and gr. casks. And a quantity of
First quality refined Loaf Sugars, for sale by
J. P. SMITH and Co. March 24. eo3t
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same.
THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria.
ALSO,
To LEASE or RENT, (Upon moderate terms.)
Two or three good Fisheries, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, between Alexandria and Broad Creek. Apply as above, or to Benjamin Dalany, Esq. Bellemont, near the premises. Feb. 18. eo
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