Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-08 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1804.
[No. 901.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , on the south side of King Street , adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
 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,  Calimerees,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halsicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muffin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
January 31.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
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. tiers and bds.  Coffees in tiers 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,  Kerseymerees, Duffils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elsicks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muffin Hand'ls,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 31.
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date.
By Order. J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Jan. 2. (13) d
JANNEY and PATON
Just received, per the brig Polly , and for Sale,
 24 hds. } New England Rum,  56 bds. }  75 tons Plaster Paris.  And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about 1250 tons Plaster.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaster, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9. d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received,
A large supply of superior Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew
PLAYING CARDS,
And a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality.
Nov. 9. d
Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents.)
A Refutation of the Charges Made by a writer under the signature of "Veritas," against the character of GABRIEL JONES:
The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip G. Grymes , Member of the Council of State.
In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted.
Jan. 3. d
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTAM AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix, Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1. d
P. NOWLAND
Has an elegant assortment of Patent Lamps , Ladies and Gentlemen's Mahogany and Japanned Dressing Cases , with a great variety of articles in the Perfumery Line.
Jan. 27. e02w
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia , Capt. Bowen, from Malaga, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 100 half gr. do. 20 gr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds, 100 frails Figs, 150 quarter bds. Raisins, 200 boxes Muscatel do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons,
which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Molassado Sugar in tiers and bds. superior old Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt, mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Ravenduck, &c. &c. Jan. 20.
Just received and for Sale,
Sweet Cyder by the barrel, Apples do. N. England Rum do. Candles by the box, Pork by the barrel, 2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese, Spiced Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs, Raisins by the box, Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges, Limes, Lemons, Green Grapes by the jar or pound, Codfish for family use, 600 bushels R. I. Potatoes, And a general assortment of Groceries. A. WILLIS. Jan. 12. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bds. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hds. and 80 bds. Sugar, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Peire, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, VIZ:
 6 pipes Cogniac 4th proof Brandy,  100 boxes Mould Candles,  40 do. dip,  30 boxes Bown Soap,  49 bds. No. 1 & 2 Boston Pork,  30 bds. No. 1 & 2 Beef,  26 bds. Nova Scotia Herring,  200 nests Sugar Boxes,  8 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards,  24 reams Wrapping Paper,  150 tons Nova Scotia Plaster Paris,  30 tons French ditto,  400 bushels Turks Island Salt,  40 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco. 
The above articles will be sold on moderate terms for cash.
Also, a general assortment of SHOES as usual.
Cash given for Corn, Rye and Tobacco.
Freight Wanted,
For the SCHOONER
PHILIP.
She will take freight to the West Indies or any part of the continent. Please apply as above. Jan. 20. eo
For Charter or Sale,
THE SHIP
PRESIDENT,
About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer. For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately,
About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK. Wm. HODGSON. Dec. 20. d
For New-York,
The Schooner
BETSEY,
T. BERRY, Master,
Now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf, will sail as soon as the weather permits. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean. Jan. 16. d
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Middlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms,
Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superior Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 12 1/2 mo. 20th. entf
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets,
 9 bales India cottons  One case bandanna handkerchiefs,  China, Longee and Pinaet do.  30 pieces Black Satin,  2 cases fur hats,  Table and tea sets china,  Barrels East India Sugar,  Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap,  Country gin, Malaga wine,  Red soap, leather, and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap. 
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have lately received,
LINN'S SECOND LETTER,
In answer to Dr. Priestley's Defence of his Pamphlet, entitled, Socrates and Jesus compared—62 1/2 cents.
Hear Both Sides, a new Comedy, by Holcroft—25 cents, and
D'Israeli's Narrative Poems, 37 1/2 cents. December 16. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
Public Sale.
On the first day of June ensuing, will be sold, a moiety in fee simple, of
The 3 story Brick Dwelling House situate in Prince Street, at present in the occupancy of M c A. S. Swoope. Also a moiety of
THREE TENEMENTS,
situate in King Street, tenanted to Philip Conn and others. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by
J. B. Swoope,
Administrator of E. B. Swoope, dec'd.
Jan. 20. aw16441
The Freeholders and Housekeepers of the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the Court House, in the Council Chamber, on the 14th day of February, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing "twelve fit and able men, being freeholders," to represent the Corporation, as Messrs. Aldermen and Common Councilmen for the present year.
Geo. Drinker, Collector.
Jan. 20. 644
Those citizens who are in arrears for Corporation Taxes, are hereby requested to pay up the same or the Collector will be under the disagreeable necessity of proceeding against them as the law directs.
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Picture Frames made and
REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner, And NAMES done on GLASS.
S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, feels that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his ability to business may entitle him to.
Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and everything in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported.
He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms Particularly a set of The Battle of the Nile , in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30. d3m
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co. Dec. 2. d
I will sell by PRIVATE SALE, the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison & 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 feet on Water street and extending 300 feet back to Union street with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax streets, are 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 Oct. next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the premises on the 1st day of April next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M c MUNN. February 6. eo
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of Alexandria County, in the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the personal estate of David Graham, late of the said county of Alexandria, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the 1st day of July next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 21st day of December, 1803.
David Wilson Scott,
Administrator of David Graham, deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the Administrator. Dec. 21. 6w2aw

Public Sale.
On Thursday next at 11 o'clock will be sold at the corner of Prince and St. Asaph Streets, 15 hhds. and 50 barrels of MUSCOVADO SUGAR, at a credit of 60 and 90 days. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 6.
The Subscriber
Has removed his VENDUE-STORE from the corner of King and Union streets, to the store adjoining Messrs Henry K. May, & Co. on the South side of King street. THOMAS PATTEN. January 30. d
Sail Making.
THOMAS SANFORD takes this method of informing the public, that he has commenced the Sail Making business in the Loft over the store of Benjamin Shreve, jun. at the corner of Prince and Union streets, where he hopes from his attention to business, and his exertions to please, to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. Feb. 4. d
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT CLOCK,
lately imported from London. Apply to ROBT. T. HOOE and Co. WHO WANT TO BUY a good Riding HORSE. Feb. 7. d
Taxes.
THOSE Citizens who have not paid their Corporation Taxes, are hereby warned to pay up the same on or before the eleventh day of this month; otherwise their names will be published in the public accounts as defaulters, and their goods be subject to distress and sale, as the law directs. Geo. Drinker, Collector. Feb. 7. d
PSALMODY.
THE Committee appointed on behalf of the Episcopal Church for that purpose, beg leave to inform the Congregation that they have procured a person to officiate as Clerk, who also proposes keeping a SINGING SCHOOL in this place, and the Committee have it in their power to recommend him as a person of character and knowledge of his profession. His School will be opened This Evening at the room occupied by Mr. Genereux, at Mr. Overall's, and as soon as the weather moderates it will be kept at the Protestant and Presbyterian Churches alternately. The Committee. Feb. 7. d
All those desirous of being taught Psalmody will please apply at the abovementioned place. Feb. 7. d
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Have on hand, and to be sold on very low terms, a handsome assortment of superfine and second
BROAD CLOTHS,
A quantity of Rule Blankets, Twilled do. Ticklenburg, and German Osnaburgs, Bedticks and Apron Checks, Cotton Hosiery, Fustians, Velvets and Corduroys, Bambazetts and Wildbores, Calicoes and Irish Linens, Striped Jerseys and Cassimeres, Corded Dimities and Flannels, Twilled Coatings and Halfthicks, 200 pieces English Canvas, 200 reams writing Paper, 50 do. wrapping do. 1 trunk coloured Twists and Sewing Silks, 1 do. Umbrellas, 2 cakes Seis Twine, 2 do. Fig Blue, 2 do. Rose Brimstone, 100 kegs White Lead, 5 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 2 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, And a quantity of PLAISTER OF PARIS. Feb. 3. d
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST on Friday the 28th ult. between the house of Mr. Ralph Hodgkins and Hanson Jenkins, Fairfax county,
An elegant Gold Watch,
single case, on the back a representation of a cage and two birds, plain face, the key hole bathed with gold, gold hands, chain and key, on the key the letters J. D. were engraved, a small glass seal.
The above reward will be given to any person who will leave said Watch either with the Printer hereof, Mr. Peregrine Hopkins, (Croft's Roads) or myself.
Edward Bate.
Should the above watch be offered for sale to any person, they are requested to retain the same. Feb. 6. d
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
Further Translations from French Papers, received by the Minerva, arrived at New-York.
FRANCE.
Paris, November 3.
The present situation of the coasts of France and Holland, from Bayonne to the Texel, is the subject of all thought and conversation. It is well known that the ports of Cherbourg, Nantz, Boulogne, Dunkirk, Ostend, Flushing, the Meuse, and the Texel, are every day filling up with vessels.
November 16.
Letters from Venice, Trieste, and other ports of the Adriatic sea, informs us that the British fleet which anchored off Alexandria, consists of four or five ships of the line, several frigates and sloops of war, and a great number of transports. That fleet arrived there fifteen days after the taking of the city by the Arnauts and Mamelukes, and landed three or four thousand men destined to occupy the principal seaports and towns of Egypt. It is the same squadron so long spoken of as making great preparations at Malta, and whose destination it was thought would be to make an attack upon the Isle of Elbe. These letters further say, that the English had never ceased to keep up an intercourse with the chiefs of the Mamelukes or Beys, who secretly received from them artillery, arms, and ammunition of all kinds. It is certain that a convention had been concluded between them and general Stuart, by which they would be authorised to occupy some of the towns of Egypt in case the Mamelukes should again render themselves masters of it; and it is in virtue of that treaty the English have now debarked in Egypt.
Dunkirk, October 29.
The American ship Am., with a cargo of tobacco and cotton, from Norfolk, entered this port yesterday. She was bound for Havre, but the English cruisers off that port would not suffer her to go in.
DENMARK.
Copenhagen, Oct. 15.
The Danish navy consists at this time of 19 ships of the line, 15 frigates, 8 brigs, 1 cutter, 1 xebec, 1 yacht, and 13 gun boats, in all 58 sail, and 2014 cannons. There are on the stocks 3 ships of the line, 4 frigates, and 1 brig.
November 5.
The English have made in the several ports of the Baltic such considerable purchases of grains that the necessaries of life have arisen to an enormous price.
The following details which have been published respecting the Asiatic town of Astracan, comprised in the vast provinces of Russia, and center of the commerce between that state and Persia, by means of the Caspian sea, in the neighbourhood of which it is situated, give an idea of its importance, and of the prosperity to which it has risen by degrees. It possesses an establishment of silk worms, eighty four silk manufactories, eighty one cotton manufactories, five morocco manufactories, seventy four dye houses, twenty four brick kilns, ninety two vineyard plots, two hundred and twelve mills, &c. The commercial houses consist of eleven hundred and eighty Russians, five foreigners, eighteen Tartars and four Armenians. Amongst the inhabitants there are two thousand one hundred and eighty two Persians, Buchars and Hindoos. The town contains two thousand shops, six convents, fifty seven churches, four of which are Armenian, two Catholics, one Lutheran, twenty seven Tartarian mosques, and a meeting house of Hindoos.
TURKEY.
From the borders of the Danube, Nov. 2.
Tranquility has not been of long duration in the provinces of European Turkey. From every quarter we learn that the fire of rebellion has burst forth anew on different points; horses of brigands have again made their appearance in the province of Romania; it is even reported they have repulsed the troops sent against them. We are also informed that the Montenegrins (inhabitants of Turkish Albania) are in complete insurrection. The Pacha of Bosina endeavoured to suppress the first movements, but completely failed in the attempt; it is asserted even that part of his troops went over to the rebels. The spirit of revolt has likewise manifested itself in Macedonia; in short every thing seems to presage that European Turkey will soon be in a state of total disorganization, and abandoned to the most deplorable anarchy. The measures the Porte had taken have produced but a momentary advantage. They were too cofined and not sufficiently energetic to restore tranquility. This state of things cannot be otherwise but infinitely injurious to the commercial relations between the subjects of Austria and the Turks; they begin already to experience a great stagnation, especially in what concern the exportation of foreign merchandise.
The director of the armada of our enemies seems nearly in the predicament of the great Philosopher who supported the World upon an Elephant, and this Elephant upon a Tortoise, but could contrive no place whereon to rest the latter—they have twenty plans for stealing secretly and falsely along our shores, but not a single one for putting off beyond the shelter of their own batteries. Cork Paper.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday November 21.
Debate on the passage of the Bill, fixing the Salaries of the Officers of Government.
CONTINUED.
(Dr. Mitchell's speech Concluded.)
Generally speaking then, men who undertake themselves to professions run an extraordinary risque for their profits, and these profits, after all, are not received in cash alone, but in a compound ratio of money and fame. It follows from this view of the subject, and it is indisputably the just one, that professional men, as such, receive a smaller return of profit on their personal stock or capital vested in their persons, than any other species of adventurers in trade on equal capital and hazard.
Suppose then, sir, a professional man becomes an official character. Does he acquire a "pecuniary" reward equal to the amount that might be found due to him, by a calculation on the principles which have been laid down; Certainly not. Speaking in gross, such official men as are contemplated in the bill now depending, are not so well paid as professional men are. If the latter are underrated in their compensations, the same a fortiori must happen to the former. Take the career of one of these officers about whom there has been so much discussion among us. He possesses little or no chance of obtaining one of these distinguished appointments before the sun of his life has passed its zenith, and he is declining in the afternoon of age. Time must first have furrowed his face with wrinkles, and planted gray hairs on his temples, under this preparatory course, and with such preliminary steps for preferment, what chance has the successful competitor to hold his possession long? Though his constitution should remain vigorous; though he should have husbanded his powers by temperance; though like an evergreen tree, he shall have carried his juvenile verdure far into the winter of years; the incumbent on one of these benefices, deceives himself if he calculates upon a protracted tenure.—Though he should be favored with health, and have both the will and capacity to perform the duties of his station, he must expect at the close of every lustum or sooner, that an harsh decree from the mouth of political expediency will supersede his commission and oust him from his place. In the mean time, the constant wear and tear of his animated machinery is going on, and he quits his office with a diminished ability to be take himself once more to the employment he may have relinquished.
It will be perhaps demanded, how the officer is to be made whole under all these casualties? I reply that his worldly reward is partly of an honorary and partly of a pecuniary kind. In some places of eminent trust and delicate responsibility, the virtue which is necessary to their execution, is its own reward. Those emotions of laudable ambition which agitate the breast of man, and fill it with the desire of excellence, are in a great degree settled, I may say paid, by the very enjoyment and gratification they afford. The towering distinction, the elevated rank, and the far sounding title of the statesman, who has reached these grades of promotion are justly considered as making an essential and important part of what he ought to receive from the public. Nothing can afford the good and faithful servant so much delight as the approbation, the respect and the confidence of his sovereign. These are the most tasteful cordials in the cup of life. The accents of commendation and praise are so acceptable, that even the vicious part of public men procure them by venal means to be uttered in their ears. The godlike soul exults when the public voice concurs with the sentiment of self approbation which it feels. But as men holding offices cannot sustain life by mere applauses, whether real or fictitious, and must be nourished and cherished, by substantial fare, like their fellow citizens, there must be some rule by which the amount their salaries may be ascertained. I repeat, Sir, that Congress should be moderate in all their allowances of this kind. And in order to calculate the amount of wages, to be paid to the public servants, the market price of the articles they must purchase, should be attended to. An examination of the leading objects of expence will enable a tolerable estimate to be made. The amount of salary should be such, (at least I am willing to consider it so) as to furnish payments, for the rent of a decent house; for the food and drink of a midling family; for fuel, and for clothing in the style of frugal gentility; for the hire of needful domestics; for taxes and other contingencies for occasional charities, and the encouragement of good works. I would make an allowance for a horse or two, in a city almost destitute of lamps and pavements, to carry the officer from his dwelling in such a spare settlement, a mile or two, to his place of business. To render him more capable of performing his serious functions, his mind will require seasonable amusement and recreation. He must also provide for the wants and education of his children.—And after all these disbursements, he ought to be able, with prudence and economy to lay up a little surplusage for future use.
If these several articles are charged at the existing rate, they will pretty nearly balance the sums with which it is proposed to pay the officers named in the bill.—It may possibly be found by a very nice scrutiny, that they are one or two dollars higher, or two or three hundred dollars lower than the exact state of the times require. This I am not disposed to investigate with fractional minuteness. The salaries have been proved by several years experience to suit their purposes tolerably well. There is no need whatever to raise them; and I think there would be an impropriety in lowering them at this time.
Before he resumed his seat, Mr. Mitchell said he would offer a few further observations on salaries. In free, and especially in republican governments, there might be danger of reducing them too low. As a republican he would concisely advert to the operation of very low salaries upon the country at large. By such a regulation, which might be mistakenly termed by some an economical one, all persons not possessing large hereditary, or acquired estates, would be excluded from office.—There would thereby be created a monied aristocracy of the most odious and alarming kind. It had been long remarked, that the most stern integrity, and the most useful talents, emerged from the middle, or humbler walks of society. He wished that compensations might be such as to promote the evolution of genius and virtue, and bring them from their modest or sequestered abodes into action. And in this way, well directed talents, would continue to rule this land of freedom, as they always had done, and of right ought to do. He thought there was a medium between too much and too little, which it was desirable to hit. This was to allow manly merit to come forth, though not attended with the recommendations of wealth. This was to apportion salaries to services, in the way the bill proposed, neither with profusion on the one part, nor parsimony on the other.
Mr. Bedinger said his only objection was to that part of the bill which prevented an enquiry into the just apportionment of the several salaries allowed. He was in favour of the general principle of the bill, though from the circumstance he had stated he should be obliged to vote against it.
The question was then taken on re-committing the bill, and lost—Ayes 13.
Mr. Goddard. I cannot content myself with a silent vote on the passage of this bill. Although I am sensible that some of its provisions are proper, there are special circumstances unconnected with the general principle, that will justify me in voting against it, however I may be in favor of that general principle. I allude to the amendment introduced on the motion of the gentleman from Massachusetts (Dr. Eustis.) That gentleman says, the amendment is not introduced to reprobate the measures of the past administration, but to record a fact. What fact? That the act of 1799 provided salaries and limited them to two years, and no longer? For such are the words of that law. No; but generally that it established these salaries, implying that they were permanently established.
A gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varum) says that the newspapers have attempted to prove that the last congress raised the salaries. I ask if they have proved it with success? When I say with success, I mean not to infer that they proved it so as to give it popularity, but so as to produce an impression of its truth. I ask if the salaries were not raised? I ask if the law of the last Congress had not been passed whether they would be what they now are? There may, however, be a kind of legerdemain by which these salaries were raised, and were not raised. I have no objection to state on the face of this bill that the salaries were raised in 1799, by a temporary law, and that it expired in March 1801, when it became a dead letter. But as I think the amendment neither fair or proper, and that it will have no effect unless to excite party animosity, I cannot consent to it. Are not gentlemen content

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16 pipes London particular Wine, 2 qr. casks do. do. Received per Sch'r Ploughby, via Norfolk, for sale on a liberal credit by J. and T. Vowell. Jan. 6. d
Notice.
The subscriber being duly appointed assignee of the estate and effects of James Smith , of Dumfries, a Bankrupt, GIVES NOTICE, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignee without delay, and no other person, but such as may be authorised by him. Those indebted, who find it inconvenient to make immediate payment, that will on or before the first day of March next, come forward and give bonds for the balances due said estate, will be indulged until September next, by making the same secure, but those who do not avail themselves of this opportunity, or making payment, may expect prosecutions will be commenced without reserve.
Timothy Brundige, Assignee.
Further Notice.
ON Monday the 5th day of March next will commence the sale of the property of James Smith, at the Store lately occupied by him in Dumfries, consisting of
Variety of GOODS,
the remains of his Store, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farming Utensils, River and Bay Craft, Scows, Boats, &c. &c.
Also—TWELVE NEGROES, if not disposed of at private sale.
Likewise the Lands, Houses, Lots, &c. of said Smith's, viz.
A Tract of Land near Dumfries on the tide waters of Powell's Creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with Houses and other improvements.
One moiety of a Tract of Land on Chappawash Creek, with Houses, Quarries, and Free Stone thereon, &c.
A House and Lot in Newport, (Potomac) No. 13.
Two Lots with Storehouse, Sheds, Wines, &c. in the same place, No. 15 & 16.
One of two undivided Lots in the Town of Geneva, State of New York.
Two Lots in the City of Washington, No. — and — in Square —.
And the Houses and Lots in Dumfries now occupied by said Smith.
For further particulars concerning said Lands, &c. enquire of said Smith, or the subscriber, who will show the terms and which will be publicly made known at the time and place of sale.
A credit of six months will be given on all sums over Twenty Dollars, by giving bond with approved security for the amount, with interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
The Sale will continue from day to day until all the aforesaid property is disposed of.
Timothy Brundige.
Dumfries, Jan. 25. (27) adf Just received by Brig Rising Sun, Excellent Apples by the barrel: Reddings, Greenings, and Pippins. THO'S SIMMS.
MAHOGANY FURNITURE. JOHN B. TAYLOR,
Cabinet Maker,
King-Street, next door but one to the Printing Office of the Advertiser,
Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, Baltimore, PLAIN AND ELEGANT FURNITURE, consisting of—
Cellerett side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretairs, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low.
He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually attended to. Jan. 28. d6t eo
My residence hereafter will be in Frederickburg. I shall continue to attend the county courts of Prince William and Stafford, the district courts of Frederickburg and Haymarket, the Richmond chancery district court, and the court of appeals. My clients may see me during every Prince William Court (commencing on the first Monday in each month) at the same office in which I have hitherto done business in Dumfries.
Benjamin Botts.
Jan. 13.
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
In virtue of a Deed of Trust executed and bearing date on the 8th day of January, 1798, between Isaac Pollock of the first part, Wm. Deakins, Jua. (since deceased) of the second part, and Jonah Thompson and Richard Veitch of the third part,
I, the subscriber, being the executor, devisee, and legal assignee of the said William Deakins, jun. deceased, for the purpose of executing the trusts in and by that deed declared, shall and will on Tuesday the 27th day of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the tavern of John H. Barney, in George Town, expose at public sale, for Cash, to the highest bidder, that
Valuable Lot,
situated on Water street, in said town, on which the house at present occupied by Mr. Barney as a tavern stands, together with all the buildings and improvements on the same. Said lot fronting on Water street 52 feet, and running back 175 feet parallel with Cherry alley, and binding thereon—being part of that lot designated in the plan of Old George Town, by No. 49.
Also,
Another Lot on Keys street (being part of that lot designated by No. 77, in the plan of Old George Town,) comprehending a part of that wharf lately occupied as a lumber yard by Mr. George King.
Also,
A large and convenient two story Brick Dwelling House.
More particular information relative to the above valuable property may be had at any time previous to the day of sale, by application to Messrs. Thompson and Veitch, in Alexandria, John T. Mason, Esq. George town, or to the subscriber.
FRANCIS DEAKINS,
Executor and Devisee of William Deakins, Junr. deceased.
George town, January 18. taw 27M
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool,
A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well
ASSORTED CRATES,
in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware.
Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones.
Oct. 29. d6t eo
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of Trust from Joseph White Harrison, of Fairfax county, to the subscribers, we will offer for sale, for cash, or Wednesday the 29th day of February, on the Premises.
The TRACT of LAND,
on which the said JOSEPH W. HARRISON now lives—Containing ab ut
Three Hundred and Six Acres, situated within twelve miles of Alexandria, and the same distance from the City of Washington, and George Town.
JACOB HOFFMAN, R. I. TAYLOR. January 24. ends
THE RESIDUE OF Col. Pendleton's PROPERTY
Adjoining this town,
WILL be sold on the First Day of April for negotiable paper payable in the Bank of Alexandria—one fourth to be paid in four months, one fourth in six months, one fourth in twelve months and the remaining fourth in eighteen months from the day of sale. The plot of the land and lots may be seen at Col. Deneale's office, who is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property in whole or in part at private sale.
Charles Simms, George Deneale, Edmund J. Lee. January 27. eo.
I will Rent,
For one year on moderate terms, and give immediate possession,
HOUSES and LOTS,
in the town of Dumfries, adjoining the court house, and lately occupied by captain George Williams, as a tavern. The terms will be made known on application to Mr. William Smith, of Dumfries, or the subscriber.
The above property will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of one, two, and three years, at Prince William court house, on the 5th day of March next, being court day. A clear and indisputable title will be made to the purchaser, or purchasers, on the day of sale; he or they giving bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
A minute description of this property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed those inclined to rent or purchase, will first view the premises.
James Mitchell.
Stafford Court House, Dec. 22. 2aw 2m.
To Rent,
For one or more years, that valuable
DISTILLERY AND MILL,
Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria.
This Distillery has five large Still and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with sheds for raising and tanning Hogs, also falls for thirty Bees.
In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for varying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expence; she has manufactured large quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again: To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the spot.
LAW. LEWIS.
Woodlawn, Jan. 21.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. TO WIT.
NOVEMBER TERM. Alex'a County, 1804.
Cornelius Buck, Compt. } against,
Michael & Nicholas Frambus, } In Chancery.
Enoch Barrett and Daniel M c Lean, } Defendants.
THE Defendants, Michael & Nicholas Frambus, and Enoch Barrett, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Michael and Nicholas Frambus, and E. Barrett, are not inhabitants of this district. On motion of the said complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Michael and Nicholas Frambus, and Enoch Barrett, do appear on the first day of June court next, and enter their appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Daniel M c Lean do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants Michael and Nicholas Frambus, and E. Barrett, until the further order or decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published 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 the said county.
A Copy.
TESTE.
G. DENEALE, C. C.
For Sale,
A HOUSE and LOT, lower end of Prince Street. The stand is convenient to the shipping and offers considerable advantages as a flour or druggist's shop, and can accommodate a family. Apply at the same to
Charles Douglas. Jan. 23. eolm
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun.
Has just received and for Sale, 20 barrels No. 1 Beef, 4 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 45 bags Pepper, 6 boxes women's Morocco Shoes, And a handsome assortment of India GOODS. Dec. 27. d
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30. d6t
Wanted to Hire,
A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer. December 27. d
RECEIVED,
By the Sch'r Hiland and Sloop Unity, from Philadelphia, 40 bls. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each 20 do. strong draught Beer, 30 boxes Spanish Segars, and A small Invoice of Seal Leather.
On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round do. hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by Daniel M c Clean. Jan. 19. d
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN—imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old Spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Tea, &c. FRUIT—Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS—Almonds, English Walnuts, Shd. barks, &c.
Also,
A few bls. Crab Cider, 100 bls. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c.
Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to Geo. Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase, shall have a great bargain—it will sold for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods. Jan. 13. d
Teaching on the Piano Forte.
The subscriber respectfully informs the Amateurs of music, that he intends to teach on the Forte Piano, Violin and Flute, in Alexandria. Any person wishing to employ him, will please to leave their name at the office of the Advertiser, and they will be waited upon immediately on his arrival in town. F. A. WAGLER. George Town, Feb. 2.
SPANISH SEGARS.
Just received from Norfolk, by capt. Butler, first quality Spanish Segars by the box. A. WILLIS. Jan. 16. d
P. NOWLAND
Has just received one Trunk of handsome Muffs and Tippets, And a few handsome Plush Hats, with trimmings, which he will sell low for cash, Jan. 28. c2w
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave has an impediment in his speech which prevents him, readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John M c Lean, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away. ROBERT B. JAMESSON. Nov. 15. d
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Eloped from Dumfries Virginia, on Saturday the 27th ult. a negro man who calls himself Joseph O'Barnwell, usually known by the name of Joe; complexion dark brown; person slender, and rather handsome; walks erect, about 30 years of age; five feet eight to nine inches high, has the mark of soles on his legs, of a spacious engaging address, is artful and very dishonest, and will assuredly rob whoever may be so unfortunate as to employ him. His disguise not known, but has a pair of half boots nearly new, very sharp pointed at the toes, and is in the practice of dressing gay; he has money, and will no doubt procure a pass; he was long a waiter in Dumfries Tavern, and is well known to travellers this way. The above reward of 50 dollars will be paid for securing said Joe in Dumfries or Alexandria jail, and 20 dollars will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States. It is supposed he is gone for Boston and will endeavour to get a passage by water from Baltimore or Philadelphia. Those secreting or assisting said runaway, will be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the law.
ALEXANDER BROWN. Dumfries, Feb. 6. d6t