Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-25 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 bds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate 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.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymere, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Muslin Hand'is, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 25. Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halstucks, 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. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. March 23.
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 Mackerell, A few hhds. N. E. Rum, And a few bales low priced Mullins, 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 Kittoan.
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 fourth 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 22nd day of April, at Paris, 2481 acres on Ashby's Bent, and 885 acres on Chattin'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. 5.
Will be landed to-morrow, At Messrs. Laruson and Smoot's wharf, out of the Schooner Friendship, Captain Burns, 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.
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.
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.
ABEL WILLIS Has just received, Fresh Lemons by the box, Apples by the bl. Fresh Dates, Sweet Cider by the bl. And a general Assortment of Groceries. March 22.
T. SIMMS-nas for Sale, SALT, For the fisheries: some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars. March 22.
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 at 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 BOGNESS. 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.
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'ors. GEO. TRIPLETT, March 1.
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.
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.
Fifty Barrels T A R, Just received and for Sale by WM. HARTSHORNE. March 16.
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.
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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 hhds 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.
To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particular enquiry of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.

NEW-ORLEANS.—No. II.
(Continued from our last.)
IN our last we attempted to shew, that the conduct of the Intendant in shutting the port of New Orleans could not have been unauthorised. That notwithstanding the declaration of the Spanish Minister, when we examine the evidence on which that declaration is made, the authority under which the intendant pretends to act; the flimsy pretext by which he justifies his past conduct, and insists on the prosecution of his schemes, and other concurrent circumstances, it is scarcely possible to believe that he could have acted without instructions. The letter of Mr. Pichon, the Charge d'Affairs, to the Governor of Louisiana, published since our former remarks were written, confirm us in our opinion.
Mr. Pichon in this letter* informs us, that the authority exercised by his Catholic Majesty in the province of Louisiana, was merely intermediary, or held in trust for France to be given up when called on for that purpose; and that the proper authorities had been for some time hourly expected at New Orleans to take possession. The intendant is a Spaniard, acting under Spanish authority, and pretends that the important step he has taken arose from the abundance of his zeal for the 'interests' of his royal master. A midst the various absurdities to which the discussion of this subject has given rise, the one just mentioned stands pre-eminent. A Spanish officer, under the daily expectation of being superceded in his office, takes upon himself to do an act—in direct contradiction to the existing treaty of his sovereign, an act which could not fail of exciting jealousy in the United States against his government, and which hazarded the peace and prosperity of the nation, to which he belonged—for what? Where was the motive for this hazardous and unjustifiable step? There must surely be some great and important object in view. It was done, from an anxious zeal to promote the interests of his Catholic Majesty; an interest, which from its very nature was but temporary, and might cease the next day. To whom then did this interest revert? To a nation of whom the Spaniards cannot but be jealous; of a nation whose power and ambition, must and will continue to keep them in a constant state of uneasiness and alarm. It was, to say the least, a moot point, whether the act promoted the interest of Spain in the smallest degree. If any benefit did result from the measure, the only solid and lasting advantages must accrue to a hated and dangerous rival. It was then for this short lived good, but permanent evil, that such important consequences were hazarded, in the exercise of a precarious and doubtful authority. This intendant must be a very strange man, and a still more extraordinary officer. He acted in subordination to an officer, who disapproved of his conduct, but who takes no step to remedy it. He pleads the interests of his royal master in justification, yet every hour must bring fresh proof of the danger to which his monarch, his country and himself are exposed by his measures. Not a man, French, Spanish, or American, who has listed a justification of his conduct, yet he persists against the threats and persuasions of all. He is subordinate in command to the Governor of the province, and is subject to the orders of both the French and Spanish courts, and yet maintains his ground and pursues his measures in defiance of all.
2dly. If it should not be proven that the conduct of the intendant was unauthorised by the Spanish or French courts, are the measures adopted by our governments, such as under existing circumstances, the interests of the people, and the honor and dignity of the nation demanded?
In examining this question we should take into view the situation of affairs, such as they were at the time when the adopted measures were decided on. The
* Vide Mr. Pichon's letter published a few days since. It is worthy of remark, that the first official intelligence of the French taking measures to possess Louisiana, comes from the agent of a foreign government. If our worthy president thinks that a Republican government should have no secrets, he takes care not to become possessed of any such communicating.
foreseeable or adventitious circumstances, subsequent to that period, can properly form no part of the justification.
What was then our situation? This question has been so fully answered, and the policy of our government so clearly pointed out and explained, in the Senatorial debates on that subject, that little remains to be said; as those debates will soon be published. At the time of the proclamation, the intendant was a Spanish officer, his acts therefore were those of the government until formally denied and reparation given for the injury sustained. The presumptive evidence then was that the intendant was acting under instructions. Where are the circumstances to do away this presumption, & raise a contrary one? They should for that purpose be strong and conclusive? Do we find them so? We trust the contrary has been clearly proven, and corroborated by subsequent events. The precarious and temporary authority of the Spanish government over the province of Louisiana—her acts of hostility and oppression, in detaining our vessels, confiscating the cargoes, and imprisoning and insulting our citizens—her secret Cession of Louisiana, contrary to the wishes and interests of our citizens, and without the knowledge of our government; all tend to display a disposition on the part of Spain unfriendly, hostile and insulting, to the U. States.
General Jackson stated in his speech, that God and nature had decreed that country to be ours. We must one day possess it, says he. If so, did ever a fairer opportunity present? Peace, prosperity, a full Treasury, abundant and increasing resources—what moment could have been more auspicious? Our rights invaded—what could more fully justify, what more imperiously demanded, redress for our wrongs, and punishment for the insult? Defended by the fortifications weak and of easy access, by troops timid, careless, inexperienced, and undisciplined, with its weakness ever present to easy a conquest! It must one day be ours, and yet we must not take it, when every thing conspires to invite us.
If it is to be ours, is there any other probable mode of acquiring it, than by the sword? will France sell? Our whole treasury, would present no inducement.—Do we expect that in some moment of generosity or affection, she will present it to us. Sooner shall we see the wolf and the lamb feeding together, and little children playing with serpents. Let France get possession, let her entrench her veterans, and we shall heave many a sigh over the blind folly of the present day. But suppose it was not the wish of our government to keep the country; taking possession would have been, as a measure of redress, more honorable, more effectual, as well as more economical. With New Orleans in our hands, we might have spoken in a manner worthy the American nation. We might have told Spain, that "whilst our policy and wishes lead us to desire peace, we should never tamely submit to injury from any nation; we should be as prompt to revenge an insult, as we are anxious to avoid giving one to others. We have been deprived of our rights, to the great injury of our citizens, by one of your agents. The delay attending a distant negotiation, the pressure of the evil to our western citizens, and the mysterious secrecy as to the real situation of Louisiana, has induced us to redress our own grievances for the present, and to depend upon your justice and friendship to have our rights established on a more permanent basis. The measure we have taken shall not injure you. Restore our rights, and place it beyond the caprice and controul of your agents, and we will immediately retire within our former limits, and leave you in the full possession of your territory." This conduct and language would have been dignified and manly; it would have taught other nations to respect us, instead of inviting further insult—and if Spain had been sincerely desirous of peace, she could not have excepted to it.
The Ministerialists appear to think, if it is once established, that the conduct of the agent was unauthorised, our government is completely justified. Suppose Mr. Munroe receives assurances, that the intendant did act without authority; suppose they acknowledge our right to a place of deposit, and even point it out, by a new stipulation. Will it heal our wounded honor; will it indemnify our western citizens, or repay the expenses of the mission? Or will it place our right on a more permanent and secure foundation?
Shall we not still be subject to the whim & caprice, the folly or wickedness of the officers presiding over that country? And may not our rights and feelings be made the sport of the nation who owns the territory? This calamity may not always come on us, in a period as propitious as the present. In an unexpected moment of difficulty and distress, it may overwhelm us like a torrent. How weak then will be the barrier of a treaty; how vain the call upon national faith and justice. They will 'laugh at our calamity and mock when our fear cometh.'
+ The President in his message to congress states that information of the occupation of the port of New Orleans, was received here on the 6th of December. The Spanish minister in his letter, speaks of the communication of the President on this subject on the last of November. Here is a variance not easily accounted for. It may have been a mistake on the part of the minister, but it is one not usual in diplomatic correspondence.
THE CIRCULAR ADDRESS
OF THE
General Committee of Correspondence, Appointed by the Philad. Baptist Association.
The said committee to the Baptist Associations, Churches, Ministers and Active Brethren in the United States, with Grace, Mercy and Peace, from our Lord Jesus Christ to be multiplied.
Beloved Brethren,
IT has been impressed with weight on the minds of some of us these many years, that some mode of more general communication would materially conduce to promote the welfare of Zion in our connection; particularly by diffusing a more general knowledge of one another, as also of such particulars as it may be material to know, and by drawing closer the bonds of union. To devise some plan in itself practicable, and clear of objections was the difficulty. It was proposed among us in private conversation, between thirty and forty years ago, to promote the above objects, by means of a general conference, to consist of delegates from all parts to meet at some central place at stated periods. This bade fair not only to accomplish the above objects, but also to combine the farther advantage of counsel, as well as to promote and preserve unity in faith and practice; but it was only talked of.
Mr. Asplund some years ago did more, and to good effect. He collected materials and published a general Register of all the Baptist Associations, Churches, Ministers and Members on the continent. This he did at a vast expence of labor and money, for which he deserves the thanks of all the Baptists in the union, but such particular and important communications are not to be frequently looked for by the exertions of an individual.
The information we want and hope to receive is the following: What Associations there are, what number of Churches and Communicants they comprise, when and where they meet, the fame of new Associations that may be formed hereafter, what new Churches may be constituted, when and where, with the number of Communicants; what Churches do not Associate, what Churches have dissolved or are destitute, what number of Ministers, who have lately been ordained, who deceased, what Licentiates and Itinerants. The state of Religion, declensions or revivals, useful anecdotes, remarkable occurrences, &c. with whatever else you may judge it may be material and useful to know. Herein, dear Brethren, we wish you, for the love of Christ, to exercise diligence and activity, and when you have collected what you can, transmit the same by any safe conveyance that may present, or by post, to the Rev. T. Ustick, at No. 79, north Third street, Philadelphia, or any of the members of the committee, by the latter end of August in every year.
Deeming it unnecessary to enlarge, we salute you affectionately in the Lord, and remain your Brethren in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel.
SAM. JONES, President.
TH. USTICK, Corresponding Sec.
WM. ROGERS, Recording Sec'y,
Philadelphia, Jan. 5, 1803.
O r Associa n lately proposed the aforesaid General Conference to the confide-
ration of some of our sister Associations for concurrence, which while some neglected, others were apprehensive of almost insuperable difficulties attending the carrying of it into execution, and others again were fearful it might in time infringe on the independence of the Churches, which you know we are zealous to support.
Our Association have now adopted another mode, as you will see by the extract from the last Minutes, printed on this sheet. We hope it will meet your approbation. They have appointed a Committee of Correspondence to collect information from all parts, and publish the same at proper intervals. This it is thought, stands clear of the objections made to the other plans: but, then, this also must come to nothing, unless it meet with approbation, concurrence, and some good degree of exertion abroad. Unless communications are made to us, there will be but little in our power that we can do.
Plan of the Committee of Correspondence, Taken from the Philadelphia Association Minutes, October 1802.
 I. THAT a General Committee be appointed by the Philadelphia Association, for the purpose of Corresponding with all the Baptist Associations, Churches and Ministers, on the continent of North America.  II. That this Committee be selected out of those Ministers and private Brethren who may reside in the City and vicinity of Philadelphia. Their number may consist of ten, or fifteen, including a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and two Secretaries; two thirds of whom may make a Quorum for Business.  III. That this Committee open a Correspondence with the several associations, requesting an accurate account of origin, constitution, numbers, increase, decrease, declensions, revivals, ministers, ordinations, &c. &c.  IV. That this Committee of Correspondence meet once in the year, or as often as circumstances may require, whether in the City of Philadelphia, or in Towns adjacent, for the purpose of examining the communications which may have been made, and to adjust the same as they may deem necessary.  V. That the committee publish once in the year, or in two years, as to them may appear necessary, a Pamphlet containing the most interesting and important intelligence; and that such periodical publication do not exceed in price one half dollar. 
 The Members of this Committee are  Samuel Jones, D. D. of Lower Dublin, President.  Thomas B. Montanye of Southampton, Pennsylvania, Vice-President,  John M'Leod of Philadelphia, Treasurer.  William Rogers, D. D. of Philadelphia, Recording Secretary.  Thomas Ustick, A. M. of Philadelphia, Corresponding Secretary.  William Stoughton, D. D. of Burlington, New Jersey.  Burgis Allison, A. M. of Bordentown, New Jersey.  David Jones A. M. of Great Valley, Pennsylvania.  George Ingles, Esq. of Philadelphia.  John Beckworth, of do.  William White, of New Britain.  Silas Hough, of do.  Thomas Holmes, of Lower Dublin.  John Holmes, of do.  William Mayhew, of Southampton.  ** The Printers of Newspapers throughout the United States, will greatly oblige the Members of the Philadelphia Baptist Association, by giving the foregoing "Circular Address," &c. a place for one time, unless they feel disposed to insert it oftener, as subservient to the cause of Religion.
NEW-YORK March 19.
Extract of a letter from the captain of an American vessel, to his owner in this city, dated Cadiz, the 8th of January, 1803.
"I arrived here on the 15th inst. in company by land from St. Lucar; which place I entered in distress on the 1st inst. having been off Cadiz harbor for a number of days in eighteen fathoms water, with the wind on shore, blowing gale; and the weather so thick that I could not make the land; which obliged me to keep a very heavy press of sail to keep offshore, which I did until the 29th of December, when finding myself in seven fathom water, and still blowing almost a hurricane on shore; and as I had carried away nearly the whole of my sails and spars, I was just preparing for the last alternative of cutting away my masts, and trying to ride out the gale with my anchors, when I saw an English brig that had spoken the day before, who was also bound to Cadiz, and when she bore away for the land I hoisted a signal and stood for her, when she lay too for me at the risk of the vessel, and I followed her in to St. Lucar; to which circumstance and to the goodness of captain Brington, I am indebted for my life, and you for the vessel and cargo. Fourteen vessels were sunk here, the most of them the night I got to St. Lucar. The Spaniards pay an attention to bills of health; and they will not give passage to the poor people that are cast away; who are obliged to build themselves huts on the beach until they

can get away; and some of their cargoes that might be saved are left to perish in the wrecks. I am afraid I shall be detained as I cannot see how to resist and their quarantine laws are so severe that I cannot come here with the vessel.— Wine is 25 dollars the quarter cask."
Arrived, the ship Effie, Orne, 150 days from Calcutta; brig Pailley, Johnson, C. Francois: Bula Maria, —, Guadalupe; sch'r Nabby, —, Guadalupe; Ajax, Bunker, Paramaribo; Minoerva, Bird, Philadelphia; Young Lion, Scammon, Norfolk.
Cleared, ship Jesse, Doag, St. Johns, Newfoundland; brig Cornelia, Duckman, Madeira and Malaga; Venom, Pelton, Jamaica; Charlotte, M'Kie, Burrows-ton; Regulator, Taber, Charleston; Ibis, Bauzier, Wilmington; sch'r Atalanta, Holland, Curacao.
Arrived since our last. Brig Pailley, Johnson, from C. Francois. Left there (on the 7th inst.) sch'r Eliza Ann, of and for this port, to sail in 3 days; brig John, of this port, to sail in 3 days for Charleston.
Sch. Ajax, Bunker, 28 days from Paramaribo, (Surinam.) Left there, brig Trial, Harris, of and for Boston, to sail 10 days; brig Harriot, Adams, of Newburyport. (Capt. A. lost his mate (Mr. Dean) on the 17th Feb.) Brig John, Hudson, of Providence; sch. Eliza, Smith, of Stonington; sch. Eliza, Flowers, of Providence. In lat. 29, long. 72, spoke sloop Dove, from Newburyport for the West Indies.
Sch. Betsey, Smith, 12 days from Digby, (N. S.) Left there sch. Commerce, Bright, of and for this port, to sail in 14 days.
Sloop Alfred, Haley, from Norfolk. In lat. 39, off the Capes of Philadelphia, saw a wreck, no masts or rigging to be seen, supposed her to be a sloop, blowing hard could not learn her name.
Below left evening. Brig Jemima and Fanny, of Charleston, 16 days from Havana.
Sch. Nabby, —, 22 days from Guadalupe.
Mr. Wilkie, the pilot who bro't up the brig Fanny and Jemima, capt. Glad, in 16 days from Havana, has favored us with the following intelligence. The Jemima and Fanny 4 days after leaving Havana, struck on Flerada reef, in a violent gale of wind, sprung her bow sprit, and received considerable damage in the rigging; making some water, she was obliged to put into this port. The Fanny and Jemima, was bound to Cowes and a market, having on board 600 boxes sugar consigned to the captain. The brig belongs to Turo and Price of Charleston.
The schooner Fox, Hazard, arrived at Havannah in 15 days from this port, capt. H. was knocked over board after being out five days, and drowned. A Spanish frigate arrived at Havana from New Orleans, having on board all the Priests and Monks, who had left New Orleans in consequence of the French having taken possession of it. A pirate sloop is cruising off Vera Cruz, and has taken a Spanish brig bound to Europe, having on board 200,000 dollars.
PHILADELPHIA, March 19. Arrived, brig Mentor, Wickham, St. Thomas; sch'r Henrietta, Fulford, North-Carolina.
Cleared, Bremen ship Thos. Jefferson, Junker, Lisbon; sch'r. Widowson, Mathews, Downs; Ocean, Ruff, Port Republican; Mercury, Smith Boston; sloop Eliza, Norton, do.
There were three vessels reported below, on Saturday.
They prove as follows: the first the brig Eagle, from St. Thomas, gave into Wilmington. The second the brig Mentor, Wickham, noted above in our marine list, and the 3d the brig Sophia, Lord, from New Orleans. Capt. L. po-likely transmitted the following information.
Left at New Orleans on the 24th the subsequent vessels, among a number of others. Brigs Tartar, Strong, for Philadelphia to sail in 20 days; Charlotte, Allen, do. to sail on the 25th ult. Union, Brown, of do. for the Natches; sch's. Enterprize, Ray, for Philadelphia; Frances, Lewis Wilkinson, for do. Mary, Johnson, for the Natches; sloop Susannah, Morgan, for Philadelphia, to sail in twenty days. Capt. Lord spoke in the Mississippi the undermentioned vessels:
Feb. 25, ships Farmer, George, of Philadelphia, from Jamaica; Thomas, Wilson, from Liverpool; brig Amelia, M'Neil, from Jamaica; sch'r. Rover, Burk, from Charleston.
Feb. 26th ship Sukey, of New York, 48 days from Cape Francois, sch'r. Sukey, Lewis, from Jamaica.
27th left the Balise—spoke the brig Hannah Graham, from Bordeaux, and Julian, from Cape Francois—saw at the same time, an American brig ashore near the Balise. March 8 saw a brig ashore on the Florida shore.
14th, spoke the ship Fame, from Jamaica, bound to Baltimore.
Vessels at Sumatra, Feb Nov. 1802. Ship Governor Sumner, Leach, of Boston, to sail next day; ship Nautilus, Cabot of do. arrived October 18—the ship had been on shore at Labonajee but was got off. Left at Tappanooly repairing; ship Perseverance, Ingersol, of Salem; brig Peacock, Girdler, of Boston; brig St. John of Salem, and John of do. Centurian, of New York; saw two ships beating up the coast. Capt. Russell, of the brig Two Friends, of Salem, had been on the coast from the 1st of August to November 6 and could procure only 1300 picols pepper—it was extremely scarce.
At Isle of France, Dec. 2, 1802. Portsmouth, from Batavia; Two Brothers, from Gibraltar; Frances, Ruff, from Bordeaux.
March 21.
FROM CAPE FRANCOIS. A letter from capt. Johnson, of the brig Pailley, to a merchant in New York, dated Cape Francois, Feb. 20, says—"Dry Goods meet with but a dull sale here—so much so, indeed, that I shall bring back all mine. I shall rejoice when my affairs are so adjusted as to permit me to leave this place, as it is extremely dangerous to remain in it, and all those who can, are leaving it with the utmost precipitation."
Another letter from the master of a ship, to his owner in the same city, dated at the Cape, Feb. 27, contains the following: "On the 19th inst. this place was attacked by the negroes, who got possession of the fort that commands the whole town; but could not get the guns to work, as they had been spiked previous to their taking possession. A great number were killed on both sides. On the 25th, 900 troops arrived, about 2000 more are daily expected, which are very much wanted. Business was never so dull as at present."
NORFOLK, March 17.
Yesterday the following gentlemen were elected Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of this Borough.
 Luke Wheeler, John Nivison,  Wm. Penock, James Thorburn,  John Granbery, Thos. Willock,  Moses Myers, R. S. Taylor,  Conway Whittle, John Southgate,  George Murray, Jas. Young,  Thos. Newton, Richard Blow.  Warren Athley, 
A gentleman arrived here on Tuesday, in 18 days from Cape Francois, informs, that there were 7 sail of the line with transports, having 10,000 men on board, from France, had been off the Cape when he left there. The negroes were in strong bodies near the Cape, and committing savage acts of cruelty.
FREDERICKSBURG, March 22.
Capt. Hill, in the sch'r. Atlantic, arrived here on Saturday after a passage of 9 days from St. Christopher's. On the 12th instant, in lat. 25 and long. 70, 30, spoke the brig Perseverance, capt. Marshall, from Martinico bound to N. York, six days out. Left at St. Christopher's, a brig capt. Smith, and sch'r. Perseverance, capt. Croel, of New York, and several other Americans whose names he does not recollect. Capt. Hill was at seven islands, and says that American produce was very dull in all the windward islands, and sugars not to be had. He obtained the following prices for his cargo: 7 dollars and a quarter per barrel for Flour, 1 dollar per bushel for corn, and 7 dollars per 100lb. for Tobacco, paid in gold at the rate of 89 cents per dwt. at which rate the governor and council had decreed it should pass in future. It was expected that the whole British windward islands would follow their example.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bulhels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins. Sherry, } WINES. Malaga, and } Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hylon skin, and Souchong Teas, Bales India Cottons, Checks and Callicoes, China and Longcromal Handkerchiefs, A few pces Scotch Osnaburgs, Mould and dipt Candles, Red Soil Leather, A few pces elegant Furniture.
March 17.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25.
Died yesterday, after a lingering illness, which she bore with pious resignation, Mrs. JEAN HERBERT, the wife of Mr. THOMAS HERBERT, of this town. Of her it may be truly said, that she was a tender and affectionate wife and parent, and an indulgent mistress. She has left a disconsolate husband, with a young, numerous family, to deplore her loss.
LATE FROM CAPE FRANCOIS.
Capt. Johnston, of the brig Pailley, arrived at New York, in 12 days from C. Francois, informs (say the Editors of the N. York Gazette) that a seventy-four gun ship and several transports having on board 2000 troops, arrived a few days before she sailed; and that 9000 more were hourly expected. That the Brigands where still destroying and burning all around the Cape. That on the 19th of February, they surprised the out posts, took the hospital, and murdered all the sick in it. That they got possession of the fort commanding the town, but were soon driven from it, with the loss, it is said, of 500 killed, wounded and taken prisoners; the loss on the side of the French was trifling. That General Rochambeau had determined to leave the Cape, and to make his head-quarters at Port-au-Prince; but it was said he had altered his mind and was to continue at the Cape. That on the 20th of Feb. the Brigands attacked the island of Tortudas, where they massacred all the whites, and burned the new Hospitals, in consequence of which troops were directly sent from the Cape to attack them.— That the day before capt. Johnston sailed, news arrived from Aux Cayes, that the negroes and mulattoes at that place had revolted, massacred all the whites, and joined the Brigands. That markets at the Cape were glutted with all kinds of American produce; flour was from 6 to 7 dollars, on which there was a duty of 80 cents per bbl. pork was 18, beef 13 to 14 dollars per bbl. That no produce of the island was to be obtained, as there was not 5000 wt. of coffee at the Cape. That a few days before the Pailley failed, sugar was not to be obtained at any price. That all American cargoes were weighed at the custom house, let them consist of what they may, and 50 cents payable to the weigh-master on every 1000 wt. Capt. Johnston declares, that every voyage a vessel makes there, there are new laws and a change of officers.
Capt. Johnston further informs, that he failed in company with several French vessels, bound to leeward with troops—one brig, he understood, was bound to New Orleans, with a new Governor for Louisiana. N. Y. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Morne Petite, Trinidad, to his Correspondent in New-York, dated February 20, 1803.
"I am sorry to inform you, that the British brig Admiral Duncan, capt. Graham, who failed about the latter end of Oct. last from New-York bound to this place, has not arrived nor even been heard of since, which circumstance gives me reason to apprehend her loss. Among others, a Mr. Parkinson, an English gentleman, is passenger.
"Business is altogether at a stand. American produce very low, and will hardly yield first cost. Several vessels have gone away unable to sell any part of their cargo."
THOUGHTS ON THE TIMES.
THERE is nothing left us but to cling to our republican constitution. Monarchy needs many things of which we have none. The alternative is Republicanism or Military Despotism. We have not the emperor nor the materials to stop at limited monarchy, of which the Democrats are so much afraid; but we must proceed to Bonapartism, of which they are so little afraid: a form of Government, in which new remedies are new evils; and every change is for the worse.
Is nothing to be done? On the contrary, does not the crisis demand that we should do all that can be done? Has any man a right to say, exertions in your proposed way will be unavailing, unless he shew how they may be made with more effect in some other way? States are not
saved by taking a nap. Ten ages of mob-violence first, and then of Military Despotism await us. And shall we not exert all the talent, learning, zeal and wit which belong to our party before we pronounce that our fate is decreed and irresistible? Our efforts are wanted for our vindication no less than for our safety.
My belief is, that the federal newspapers, always supplied with flock by able men, will always be able to correct misrepresentations, to detect lies, to explain, to enforce and to animate; to exhort, from principals clearly and takingly stated, and illustrated by Greek, Roman and French examples, would keep New England right. New York would be divided. Events, as they pass, would afford occasion for us to avail ourselves of them. Time is a Federalist and a friend to truth. In a word, if the federal party can save itself it will save the country.
Hitherto little has been done on plan. The effusions which have appeared in this part of the country, are supposed to be more deliberate than they really are, and the attention they attract is a confirmation to me of the effect which better and more systematic labors would produce. I have entertained the thought of shewing, that the late war was not waged against France by coalesced kings, but that it was a war of France, on a plan of ambition , against those kings, especially against the king of Great Britain; that it was not republicanica , that is was not liberty , the cause of liberty ; that it failed because it was not possible it should succeed; that democratic power is tyranny in the principle, the beginning, progress and the end; that the English revolution and our's have no analogy to that of France, and that our Democrats are going on upon the French plan after it was hopeless and France had failed in it.
It is not possible for a few men of sound minds and extensive influence to impress others and all federalists with a belief of the fact, that Jacobinism is getting ready to reign as a destroyer; that Paine already censures the singleness of the executive, and would make our government a mobocracy. Mr. Eppes, has published like opinions; Virginia ever did and ever will hold them dear. We shall, therefore, expect to see our government amended to a system of State, an Obligararchy or Junto government, with a preamble of morals and statue book full of laws for fraud, rapine and proscription. Armies, fleets, taxes, credit, banks, courts, are to go, and specific taxes will soon be devised to produce emigrants and legal confiscation. There is scarcely an extreme, that to my belief, they do not seem to have anticipated, and prepared the means of executing.
Palladium.
LOTTERY, No. I. FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.) 34th day's Drawing. 109—500 dollars. 24729, 29603—200 dolls. 10551, 26698—100 dolls. 3972, 20354, 32762—50 dolls. 356, 1404, 9333, 9235, 32050—20 dolls. 167 of 10 dollars.
Public Vendue.
To-morrow, at half past three o'clock in the afternoon, Will be sold at Messrs. Hewes and Mil- len's Wharf, 50 bls. 1st quality SUGAR, at a credit of 30, 60 and 90 days, for approved negotiable notes.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 25.
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 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.

For BOSTON.
The fast sailing (copper 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 loading at Merchant's wharf, 3 puncheons Jamaica Rum, 1 pipe Cogniac 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 Osnaburgs, 2 do. brown Rolls, 1 do. white do. 1 box Platillas, 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, 16 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 Printer. Dec 10. d
Just Received,
A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS , For sale by T. SIMMS. March 12. d
A. WALLIS
Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Cranberries and Shelbark Nuts , which he offers for sale at his store on Prince Street. March 10. 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. 10. 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
Tan Bark Wanted.
THE subscribers want to purchase a large quantity of Tan Bark, for which they will give a generous price, if delivered in good order.
EZRA KINSEY and Co.
AND ISAAC SHREVE.
FOR SALE,
Spanish Hides, Tanners' Oil, and Hatters' Wool.
EZRA KINSEY and Co.
Feb. 5. 1aw8t
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Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday the 6th of April next, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Sundry building LOTS , Part of Lot No. 17, situated upon Fairfax and Princess Streets, in the town of Alexandria; upon some of said Lots are erected small buildings. Any person desirous of purchasing at private sale may be accommodated by applying to the subscriber, who has a plot of the Lots as laid off. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale or upon application to RICHARD WEIGHTMAN. March 12. 2aw7t
Dividend.
The Commissioners named and authorised in and by a commission of bankruptcy, awarded and issued forth against James Gilles , of the town of Alexandria, intend to meet on Monday the 18th day of April next at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the House of Peter Heiskell in said Town, in order to make a Dividend of the Estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts under the said Commission, are hereby required to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend.
JOHN M'IVER, Assignee. March 3. 2aw 10t.
A great bargain in Land.
Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Wednesday the 1st of June next,
A valuable tract of Land lying on the waters of the Occoquan River, about three miles from Mr. Ellicott's Mills; containing five hundred and twenty six acres, as by Deed of a General Warranty bearing date of the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Turner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapted to corn, wheat and tobacco, and is well timbered of the growth of oak, hickory, and poplar; and the improvements are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stables, &c. &c. with several fine springs of water, together with a fine flourishing young orchard of peach and apple trees, and the situation considered remarkably healthy.
Any person wishing to view the land, may be shown it by applying to Edward Washington Esquire, who now has it in possession, until Christmas next, when it will be delivered up to the purchaser.
The advantage of cutting Cord Wood from this land is very great, there being a great abundance and navigation near at hand.
The terms of sale will be for approved paper, payment at two, four and six months.
WM. NEWTON, J. MUNCASTER, HEZ. SMOOT, } Trustees. March 5. 2aw
JOHN M'KINNY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms,
10 tons well assorted Bar Iron, Sagar in hds and bbls. French Brandy in pipes, Coffee, Hearings, &c. &c. Jan. 7. d2t 1aw
Notice.
Whereas Joseph Cary did by Deed of Trust, dated the 1st of August, 1800, convey to the subscribers, for the benefit of the creditors, all his property real and personal of every description, we thereby give notice, that by and with the advice and consent of the creditors, we have appointed Mr. John M'Iver, our agent and attorney in fact, who is fully authorised and empowered to collect and receive all debts due to the said Cary, either in his individual capacity or otherwise.
JOHN FOSTER, G. DENEALE.
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JOHN M'IVER, Agent and Attorney in Fact for the Trustees of Joseph Cary. March 4. 2aw 12t
To Let,
For one or more years, a convenient dwelling HOUSE , for a small family, pleasantly situated on Pitt Street, between Wolf and Wilkes streets.
CHARLES SIMMS. March 21. eo3c
NOTICE.
Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale, on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter,
A tract of LAND in the county of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Triplett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be required.
JONAH THOMPSON, BENJ. COMEGYS, JACOB HOFFMAN. Jan. 13. eo3c
Notice.
The subscribers being appointed assignees of the estate and effects of ISAAC M'PHERSON , late of Prince William County, a Bankrupt, give notice, to all persons indebted to the said Isaac M'Pherston, or who have any of his effects, not to pay or deliver the same to any person, other than the subscribers, or such as shall be duly authorized by them, BENJAMIN BOTTS, TIMOTHY BRUNDIGE , Domfies, March 2. eo12t
Twenty Dollars Reward,
To any person who will bring to me, 10 secure so that I get him again,
JOHN AYRES,
A BRIGHT mulatto fellow, about 21 years of age, who eloped from this place on the 9th instant. He had on when he went away a blue plains coat, his pantalettes of the same were patched, and darned in some places with white cotton, a fawnskin waistcoat, white yarn stockings, an excellent pair of shoes tied with strings, and a very good white hat. He has a thick suit of black hair, rather inclined to curl, which he generally keeps tied, a fine set of teeth, and when he thinks he has done wrong his countenance expresses great fear mixed with a considerable blushing; I suppose he must be about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
BALDWIN M. LEE.
N. B. I hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from receiving or harboring the above mentioned mulatto on board their vessels, at the peril of the law. B. M. L.
** Should the said mulatto fellow be apprehended and secured in the jail of Fredericksburg or its vicinity, and I can be informed of it, Mr. John Scott is directed to pay the reward.
Cabin Point, Westmoreland county, Feb. 22. 2aw 6w
THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF AN AMERICAN BREED OF SHEEP.
I WILL give a PREMIUM OF FORTY DOLLARS , for the finest RAM LAMB ,
that can be produced in the month of March, 1805, then a year old. The Lambs to be inspected by four gentlemen of judgment and respectability; two to be chosen by the breeders and two by myself, they having power to choose a fifth. In addition to the premium the breeder of the fortunate Lamb will be entitled to demand a Ram of the improved breed, at any time within ten years after the day of producing, gratis. The fortunate Lamb will wear a collar with the breeder's name thereon, together with an appropriate inscription. The place of shewing will be any where within the Territory of Columbia.
G. W. P. CUSTIS.
Mount Washington, March 8. 1aw3w
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