Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-02-25 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 bls.
Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bls.
Sugar in hds. tierces and bls.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles }
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatings,
Kerleymeres, Duffs,
Plains and Kerleys,
Negro Cottons, Serges,
Elasticks, blue Friezes,
Calimancoes and Russells,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irish Linens, Silesia do.
Platillas,
Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,
India Muslins and Table Cloths
Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Silk Stockings,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
Plated Candlesticks,
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
February 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 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,
Queens Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad Cloths,
Cassimeres,
Kerleys,
Coatings,
Halfthicks,
Fearnaught,
Blankets,
Planes,
Negro Cottons,
Worsted and other Stockings,
Irish Linens,
Calicoes,
Threads,
Chintzes,
Bedticks,
Oznaburgs,
Sewing Silks,
Mullin and Muslin
Handkerchiefs,
India Cottons, &c
&c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Feb. 23.
THOMAS SIMMS
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO,
Sweet China Oranges,
Salmon in bls. or less quantity, of a superior quality,
Rhode-Island Cyder,
A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds.
Feb. 19. d
Just received and for Sale by
JOSEPH DYSON,
A QUANTITY OF
FRESH ORANGES,
By the hundred or smaller quantity.
Jan. 19. d
We have received by the Sloop
Mary, from Portsmouth,
10 tons Bar Iron,
A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck,
A few bls. of excellent Mackerell,
A few hds. N. E. Rum,
And a few bales low priced Muslins,
which will be sold cheap.
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 23. d
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store,
corner of Prince and Union Streets,
15 Pipes Madeira Wine,
10 do. 4th proof Brandy,
5 do. New-England Rum,
2 do. Holland Gin,
3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine,
3 Kegs Annifed Cordial,
14 boxes dip't Candles,
Sugar in hds. and barrels,
Coffee and Pepper in bags,
Hysonkin and Souchong Tea,
Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine,
Raisins in kegs and boxes,
Leper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs
Men's coarse and fine Shoes,
Women's Morocco and fancy kid do.
And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, con-
sisting of Mamoodies, Emerties, Guzzinials, Mo-
hanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few
pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ra-
vens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-
LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best
brown OIL.
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
WILLIAM HODGSON
Has just received, and for sale for Cash
or approved paper,
6 pipes excellent BILL WINE,
(Madeira.) Also, 15 casks Sherry.
Feb. 10. d
Two Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, the
14th inst. a black Woman, named
HANNNAH,
the property of Andrew Balmain. She
is about 5 feet in height, and has a cut
in her right arm below her elbow :
Had on, when she eloped, a blue coating
jacket and petticoat, with some other ar-
ticles not recollected. I expect she is
lurking about her master's premises, who
lives about 6 miles from town, on the
Newgate road. The above reward, with
all reasonable charges, will be paid on
her delivery to
THOMAS RICHARDS.
Feb. 19. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by
SAMUEL BISHOP,
(Price 25 Cents,)
PITT & HIS STATUE,
A SATIRICAL POEM.
By Peter Pindar.
Jan. 19. d
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.
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. d
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. d
Cash given for rags.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from
John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure
the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld,
will be exposed to Sale, for ready money,
on the 1st day of March next, at the
Coffee House, in the Town of Alexan-
dria,
A certain Tract of valuable
LAND, lying in the county of Prince
William, near the Red House, on which
the said John D. Orr lately resided, con-
taining 1115 acres, the bounds of which
will appear upon reference being had to the
said Deed, which is duly recorded in the
office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE.
Jan. 15. d
To Rent,
Possession given immediately,
A large Brick Warehouse ad-
joining R. Newton and Co. and a com-
fortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street.
For particulars enquire of
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Jan. 18. d
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL,
between fifteen and sixteen years of age,
accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire
of the Printer hereof.
Dec. 23. d
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about
16 years of age.
Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 18. d
A PROPOSAL
BY SAMUEL BISHOP
For publishing by Subscription,
LETTERS
ON THE
Elementary Principles
OF
EDUCATION.
By Elizabeth Hamilton,
Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philoso-
phers," &c.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two
Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages
each, & shall be printed in the best manner,
on fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per vo-
lume in boards, payable on delivery.
*** A very considerable number of Co-
pies being already subscribed for, the work
shall be put to Press, and finished without
delay.
Subscaiptiion received by the Pub-
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NOTICE.
Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale
on the premises, the first day of April
if fair, if not the next fair day thereaf-
ter,
A tract of LAND in the coun-
ty of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the
Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Trip-
lett, 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 re-
quired.
JONAH THOMPSON,

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, February 21.
An engrossed bill making an appropriation for the navy for the year 1803, was read a third time and passed.
The bill appropriates the sum of 1,098,797 dols. 42 cents.
An engrossed bill concerning the insurance of goods, buildings and furniture in the county of Alexandria, in the territory of Columbia, was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Leib presented a petition from Daniel St. Clair, which was referred.
The bill in addition to an act entitled an act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization, &c. was read a third time.
The question was put on the passage of the bill.
Mr. Goddard spoke against the bill, and concluded by moving the postponement of the further consideration of the bill to the 1st Monday in November.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Dana, Davis, and Goddard; and opposed by Mr. Smilie.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays and lost, Yeas 40, Nays 42.
Mr. Griswold moved a resolution to recommit the bill to a select committee, with instructions to enquire whether the petitions from certain aliens presented on the 14th of February, were in fact subscribed by the persons therein named.
Mr. Randolph called for a division of the question.
The Speaker put the question on the first member of the motion, to recommit the bill.
Motion lost, Ayes 36, Noes 37.
The residue of the motion fell of course.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on the passage of the bill, Yeas 38, Nays 42.
The bill was therefore lost. Mr. R. Williams called up his resolution, making it a standing rule of the house that all questions respecting priority of business should be decided without debate.
Carried without a division. Mr. Griswold said he would submit a motion which had grown out of the debate on the bill amendatory of the naturalization act; which was—that a select committee be appointed to enquire whether certain petitions from sundry aliens presented on the 14th inst. were in fact subscribed by the persons therein named.
The taking of this motion into consideration was supported by Mr. Griswold, & opposed by Messrs. Jackson, Nicholson, and S. Smith.
Lost, Ayes 33, Noes 49.
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the amendments of the senate to the bill providing an additional armament for the protection of the commerce and seamen of the United States.
The senate propose a new section, authorizing the President to build a number of gun boats not exceeding fifteen, and appropriating 50,000 dollars therefor.
Mr. Griswold moved the recommittal of the bill to a select committee.
Lost, Ayes 17. The amendment of the senate was then agreed to.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill making an appropriation for the support of government for the year 1803.
The several blanks were filled, and the bill reported, agreed to in the house, and ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
Among the appropriations of the bill is one of between three and four thousand dollars for completing the jail in the city of Washington.
The house went into a committee of the whole on a bill in addition to and modification of the propositions contained in an act admitting the North Western Territory into the union.
The committee rose and reported the bill without amendment.
The house took up the report of the committee, concurred, and ordered the bill to a third reading to-morrow.
The house took into consideration the bill extending the time for the location of military land warrants, &c.
Mr. Dawson offered a new section, authorizing the secretary of war to issue warrants to major general Payette to the amount for which a major general is entitled.
Before a decision was had on this motion, the house adjourned.
[The debate on the several subjects discussed in course.]
Tuesday, February 22.
An engrossed bill in addition to and modification of certain propositions contained in an act for admitting the people of the eastern division of the North Western Territory as a state into the union was read a third time, and passed; Yeas 62.
Mr. Gregg spoke against the bill. Messrs. Randolph and Bacon defended it.
A bill making appropriations for the support of government for the year 1803, was read a third time, and passed.
A letter was received from the claimants, and their agents, of lands ceded by Georgia to the United States, declining to appear by counsel at the bar of the house; and offering certain new propositions of compromise with the United States.
Referred to a committee of the whole to whom was referred a bill for settling claims to lands north of Tennessee, and ordered to be printed.
The Speaker laid before the house a report from the secretaries of the treasury and war, and the comptroller of the treasury, respecting claims of Nova Scotia refugees.
Referred to a select Committee of three. Mr. Bayard offered a resolution altering the period of the sitting of the supreme court from the 1st Monday in February to the 1st Monday of August.
Carried, Ayes 38, Noes 33.
Referred to a select committee.
On motion of Mr. Huger leave was given to a description of claimants, other than those who had previously applied, to be heard in person or by council at the bar of the house this day.
When Mr. Moultrie appeared as counsel of the said claimants at the bar about half past 1 o'clock.
After speaking about hour and a quarter, Mr. Moultrie retired.
Mr. Nicholson moved the reference of the petition of Alexander Moultrie to the committee of the whole on the above subject.
The house took up the bill respecting military land warrants.
Mr. Dawson's amendment to allow general Payette a quantity of land correspondent to his rank was taken up, and after some objection made, on the score of form, was carried without a division.
The remarks made, which were interesting, shall be given hereafter.
On engrossing the bill for a third reading, Messrs. Southard, and Shepard, spoke in favor of and Mr. Varnum against it.
Carried, and ordered to a third reading, to-morrow.
The galleries were cleared to take up two bills of a confidential nature, received from the senate.
REPORT.
Of the Commissioners appointed in pursuance of an act for the amicable settlement of limits with the State of Georgia, and authorizing the establishment of a Government in the Mississippi Territory.
THE commissioners appointed in pursuance of the act entitled, "An act for an amicable settlement of limits with the State of Georgia, and authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory," in obedience to the provisions of the act supplemental to the last mentioned act—respectfully submit the following report on the claims made by settlers and other persons, to lands within the territory situate west of the river Chatahouchee, and south of the cession made to the United States, by South Carolina.
REPORT.
THE territory of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee, extends in breadth 275 miles from the 31st to the 35th degree of north latitude.—From east to west, its greatest length from the river Chatahouchee to the Mississippi, measures three hundred and eighty miles along the north boundary of west Florida; the length of its north-
ern boundary, along the state of Tennessee is not precisely ascertained, but it is believed that the average length of the whole line, without material error, be estimated at 300 miles, and the contents of the territory, at 52 millions of acres.
The only portions of that vast extent, to which the Indian title has been extinguished, are a tract or about one million and a half of acres, extending along the Mississippi from the mouth of the river Yazoo, southwardly to the Spanish line; and another tract at least equal in extent, and extending between the rivers Pascagoula and Mobile, or Tombigbee, more than fifty miles north of that line.
The settlements within those two tracts, which are separated from each other, by a wilderness of 120 miles in breadth, from the whole population of the Mississippi territory.
The claims to lands within these boundaries, are derived either from the British government of West Florida, from the Spanish government, occupancy and settlement, or from the state of Georgia.
The British governors of West Florida after the boundaries of that province had been extended as far north as the parallel of lat. which crosses the Mississippi, at the mouth of the river Yazoo granted lands south of that parallel, until the year 1781, when the province was conquered by Spain.
A great portion of the lands granted in that manner has since been re-granted by the Spanish government: several tracts have continued the occupancy of the original grantees, or of their representatives; and several remain unoccupied, or are inhabited by persons who have no other claim but that of possession.
The grants of the Spanish government appear to have been confined to persons actually residing on the lands; but they were made indiscriminately on every unoccupied tract, whether the same had been previously granted by the British government or not: nor did they discontinue making concessions, even after Spain had by the treaty of October, 1795, recognized the rights of the United States to the whole territory north of the 31st degree of north latitude.
Until the evacuation, which was delayed for near two years, had taken place, grants were issued, sometimes bearing their real dates, and sometimes, as is alleged, antedated.
On the 7th February, 1785, the state of Georgia passed an act for the purpose of laying out the tract of country, extending along the Mississippi from the 31st degree of north latitude to the mouth of the river Yazoo, to which the Indian title had been extinguished, into a county by the name of Bourbon, and declared that whenever a land office should be opened, there should be a right of preference reserved to the possessors of lands within that district provided they actually lived on and cultivated the said lands. That act was repealed on the 1st day of February, 1788.
By the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and Georgia, it is provided, that the persons who on the 27th October, 1795, (being the date of the treaty with Spain) were actual settlers within that territory, shall be confirmed in all the grants legally and fully executed, prior to that day, by the former British government of West Florida, or by the government of Spain, and in all the claims which may be derived from any actual survey or settlement made under the act of Georgia, commonly called the Bourbon act.
The persons in who favor that clause was inserted, were at the request of the commissioners, invited by the governor of the Mississippi territory, to exhibit their claims. This has been partially done in that part of the territory which lies contiguous to the Mississippi; claims, amounting to about 240,000 acres, and said to be derived from British and Spanish patents, have been transmitted. A few applications have also been filed for lands claimed under the Bourbon act; most of which, however, are for tracts improved after the act had been repealed. Including even these, the governor is of opinion, that there cannot be in the whole more than 350,000 acres, on the Mississippi, covered by claims confirmed by the articles of agreement. From that part of the territory which lies on the Mobile, no returns have been received.
The claims derived from the British and Spanish governments, or from occupancy, and not recognized by the agreement with Georgia, are:
1st. British grants held by persons who were not resident in the territory, on the 27th October, 1795, and have not improved their lands. The West Florida patents were, with but few exceptions, accompanied with a clause of forfeiture, unless the land should be improved within ten years; and the Spanish government seems to have considered all the unimproved lands as forfeited. It is, however, alleged on the part of the grantees, that although a condition of settlement was commonly annexed to the grants in the British provinces, under the royal governments, with a penalty of forfeiture in case of default. This never has been enforced, either by the British government, or after the revolution by the states, and that the Indians at first, and the Spanish conquest afterwards, rendered in this case, a fulfilment of the condition impossible.
Where the lands has been re-granted by Spain, the parties must be left to a judicial decision; but where it remains unclaimed by any other person, the commissioners are of opinion, that it would be improper for the United States to grant it again, until the amount and nature of the grants shall have been fully ascertained.
2d. British and Spanish incomplete grants.
As lands were granted under both governments, upon the petition of the party, and as the first evidence of the title was a warrant or order of survey, directed to the surveyor of the district, it has happened in many instances, that the Spanish conquest in 1781, and the treaty of Spain in 1795, found persons who had only a survey executed, or perhaps an order of survey, and who could not, on account of the change of government, complete their titles.
This circumstance is stated both in the petition of the settlers on Mobile, which has been referred by the house of representatives to the commissioners, and in the letter of the governor of the Mississippi territory, hereunto annexed, (A) as more particularly involving claimants under Spanish titles; it having been customary, until the American settlers of Natchez requested patents, to consider a Spanish order of survey, when executed and returned, as a sufficient title; whilst on the other hand, few settlers are obliged to claim under incomplete British titles, as they generally applied, in lieu of them, for Spanish grants, and now claim under these.
3d. Settlements without any evidence of title.
It is stated by the governor of the territory, that 130 heads of families had, prior to October, 1795, formed settlements without any other title, but what might be derived from the Bourbon act; and that 700 more have settled in the country, since that time, who, either have no title whatever, or rest their claims on Spanish orders of survey, and grants issued after the date of the treaty. It is apprehended, that very few of the claimants of the first description, will be found to come strictly within the terms of the Bourbon act. Some fires is laid by those of the last description, who migrated to that country before the Spanish posts had been evacuated, on their ignorance at first of the treaty, and on the subsequent acquiescence of the American government, in the continued possession by the Spanish government.
To these three several classes of claimants, may be added, that of persons, principally from Connecticut, styling themselves a company of military adventurers who, under a mistaken expectation of obtaining a large grant from the British crown, sent agents, in 1773, to West Florida, for the purpose of exploring the country. The governor of that province promised to grant lands to such as should become settlers, on as advantageous terms as he was authorised to do, and to reserve till next spring, for that purpose, nineteen townships which had been selected and surveyed by the agents. A number of emigrants from Connecticut, accordingly removed to the Mississippi, in 1774; the war prevented the progress of the settlements; and 140 of the settlers left the country, in 1781, when the Spanish conquest took place, and traversing the Choctaw and Creek country, reached the inhabited parts of Georgia. The claim which is now set up, in the name of the company, for the nineteen townships, has no foundation; such of the settlers as had obtained grants, or have continued on the lands, will be embraced by the provisions made for other

claimants of a similar description; it will remain for Congress to decide, whether any special provision should be made for those who abandoned the lands in the manner above stated.
It would require more correct information than has been obtained by the commissioners, to enable them to offer a plan, perfectly satisfactory to themselves, on the subject of those various and clashing claims. The following outlines, are with diffidence submitted to the consideration of Congress.
1. That persons, who were resident in the territory, on the 27th day of October, 1795, be confirmed in their claims, to those tracts of land, then actually cultivated and inhabited, for which they had received orders of survey, dated before that day, either from the British or Spanish governments, in the same manner as if their titles had been completed; provided that no such incomplete title shall be ratified, unless the person, in whose favor such order issued, was of full age, at the time of its date.
2. That every head of family, (including single persons of 21 years of age, and above, who did not reside with their parents) who were resident in the territory, on the day of 1797, when the Spanish garrisons were evacuated; who claims no land in the territory, under British and Spanish grants, and who did, on that day, occupy and cultivate a tract of land, not otherwise claimed, shall be confirmed in the possession of such tract, not exceeding 640 acres.
3d. That every head of family, who resided in the territory on the day of 1802, when the articles of agreement with Georgia, were ratified by that state, and who did on that day occupy and cultivate a tract of land not otherwise claimed, shall have a right of pre-emption to such tract, not exceeding 640 acres.
4th. That commissioners be appointed with a fixed salary, and without fees; who shall immediately proceed to the settlements on the Mississippi, and on the Mobile, with power to receive, examine and decide on all claims embraced by the articles of agreement with Georgia, and by the preceding provisions, and to issue certificates stating, as the case may be, that the party is entitled to the land or to a right of pre-emption to the same; but no patents shall issue until after the lands shall have been surveyed, and the interference arising from clashing claims, ascertained; nor shall any other evidence of title, but the commissioner's certificate, issue in case where the land is claimed by either a British or Spanish title, fully and completely executed.
5th That all claims derived from the agreement with Georgia, from British or Spanish grants, or from occupancy, which shall not be filed with the commissioners within a twelve month, shall forever after be barred.
6th. That the commissioners shall make a full report to congress, of the British grants filed with them, on which no improvement had been made by or for the grantees, and which are not claimed under subsequent Spanish grants.
7th. That so much of the five millions of acres, reserved for that purpose by the agreement with Georgia, as may be necessary to satisfy the claims not confirmed by that agreement, and which are embraced by the preceding provisions, and all those which may be derived from British grants, be appropriated for that purpose.
The last class of claims, consists of those which are derived or pretended to be derived from Georgia. On the 21st December, 1789, the legislature of that state passed an act, entitled, "An act for disposing of certain vacant lands or territory within that state;" by which it is enacted, that two tracts of land comprehending, together, the whole tract of country lying between the Mississippi and Tenbigbee, and extending from the parallel which crosses Mississippi, a the mouth of Cole's Creek (about thirty-one degrees and forty five minutes) to the northern boundary of the state, together with a third tract lying on the Tennessee river, shall for two years from and after the passing of that act, be respectively reserved as a pre-emption for three companies, called the South Carolina Yazoo, the Virginia Yazoo, and the Tennessee company; and that the governor shall issue grants for the said tracts, to the said companies, if they shall, within the term of two years, pay into the public treasury of the state, the following sums; that is to say, the South Carolina
Yazoo company, the amount of 66 964 dollars—the Virginia Yazoo company, the amount of 93 741 dollars, and the Tennessee company, the amount of 46,875 dollars.
An inconsiderable sum was paid in the paper medium of the state, by the two first mentioned companies, and they did within the two years, tender in payment to the treasurer of the state, the whole amount of the purchase money, in evidences of the public debt of the state. The payment was refused on the part of Georgia.
The money which had been deposited by the Virginia Yazoo company was withdrawn; but the South Carolina company instituted, before the supreme court of the United States, a suit against the state, which was terminated by the amendment to the constitution, relative to the jurisdiction of states.
Both companies now claim at least an indemnification on account of the expenses and damages incurred by reason of what they consider a violation of contract on the part of Georgia. There is nothing on the face of the act, which justifies the construction, contended for by the claimants; and it is by collateral evidence only that they attempt to prove that it was the intention of the legislature, when the law was passed, that the payments should be made in evidences of the public debt of the state. In support of that construction they bring their own petitions to the legislature, applying for the land which, petitions are referred to in the preamble of the act, and the protest of the minority in the legislature, who voted against the law principally, as they alledged, because the payments were to be made in depreciated certificates.
[To be continued.]
CHARLESTON, February 7.
Capt. Evans, of the snow Fanny, of Philadelphia, from Cape Francois to Savannah, put into this port on Saturday in distress. Capt. E. left at the Cape the following American vessels, on the 28th ult.
The ship Olive Branch, Carlson, of Philadelphia, to sail the 10th.
Sch'r Milford, ——, of Philadelphia, uncertain.
Sch'r Sophia, ——, of Baltimore, to sail in a few days.
Ship Henry, of Baltimore, for sale.
Brig Sophia, M'Donald, of Portland, to sail in 6 days for Philadelphia.
Snow Penelope, of Nixinton, N. C. repairing.
Sch'r Fish Hawk, of Salem, to sail in 8 days.
Sch'r Dolphin, Biggs, of Egg Harbor, to sail for Jamaica in 4 days.
Sch'r Lark, Driggs, of Middletown, uncertain. Sch'r Two Sisters, of Charleston, do. Sloop Governor Tatom, do. do. Ship May Flower, of Charleston, repairing. Sloop Jersey Blue, of Newbern, uncertain.
Brig Francis and Eliza, of Boston, just arrived.
Capt. Evans informs us, that on the 7th ult a 64 and two frigates, were sent against Port de Paix; that as he passed that place, he heard a very heavy firing, and afterwards understood that the place had surrendered.
Arrived, ship Susanah, Forrest, Baltimore; Flora Mounfden, Honduras; brig Fanny, Evans, Cape Francois; Mary, Mason, Kingston; sch'r Cabinet, Johnson, Madeira; Phoenix, Martin, St. Augustine; Dianna, Mead, Cape Francois; sloop Dove, Hatch, St. Bartholomew's.
Cleared, ship Lydia, Hayward, Bordeaux; schooner Ranger, M'Clan, St. Marys.
NORFOLK, Feb. 15.
Arrived the ship Margaret, capt. Tinkham, from Antigua.
The French brig John and Mary, Barnard, from Cape Francois.
The British brig Minerva, Dixon, from St. Vincent's.
The brig Clinton, Burr, from Kingston, Jamaica.
Theschr. Caroline, Kimble, from Kingston, Jam.
The sloop Polly and Betsy, capt. James from Turk's Island.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25.
MANDAMUS.
We understand the Judges of the Supreme Court have given it as their opinion, in the case of the Mandamus, that the justices are entitled to their commissions, but, that they have not the power to issue a mandamus in the district of Columbia, it not being a state; if, however, the occurrence had taken place in one of the states they should have had no hesitation in granting it.
By a gentleman from the City of Washington, who left it last evening at four o'clock, we are informed that the senate were yesterday occupied in debating on Mr. Ross's motion that they were determined not to adjourn till they had decided on it, and that it was supposed it would last till 3 or 4 o'clock this morning it was likewise conjectured the Senate would agree to the resolution as Mr. Breckenridge and Mr. Cocke had both come into the measure.
Arrived, the sloop President, captain Willis, from Newbern, North Carolina. On the 16th inst. while lying in Wallis channel, near Ocacrock a heavy gale of wind drove her on shore together with seven other vessels and one foundered at her anchors and vessel and crew were lost. She was a schooner from Pascotank, capt. James Schoot, laden with corn. One of the other vessels was the sloop Industry, of Darly in Connecticut, part of the cargo saved, vessel lost. The President got off without any material damage. In lat. 36, 20, spoke the schr. Nautilus, off Baltimore, who informed us that two seventy-four gun ships had arrived, but no troops.
Communication.
In the course of the debate which took place in the House of Representatives, on Mr. Bacon's resolutions for receding the Territory of Columbia, to the states of Maryland and Virginia, it was asserted by a member that the people of the district were slaves. The truth of this assertion I was inclined to doubt, but some of the democrats seem determined that we shall no longer doubt on that subject. The Militia Bill lately brought into Congress, will prove to every man in the district that he is an actual slave. Feeling that this is the fact, would it not be proper to petition Congress, to transfer the trouble of governing us from themselves, to a certain conspicuous military character of this town. Could this state of things be brought about, besides the preference we should feel to being governed by one master instead of many, other and great advantages would be found: To name them all would exceed my leisure; but it would not be proper to drop the subject without glancing at the facility with which stubborn Federalists or refractory Democrats might be punished, for not mustering under officers whom they despise or detest. Q.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in Philadelphia, from his correspondent at N. Orleans, in date of 22d Jan. 1803.
"Business seems to increase every day between this and the French ports—since a month not less than 15 vessels arrived from France. There are no official accounts as yet, of the time when the French are to arrive here; and notwithstanding the representations of Congress, and the courier or express constantly going and coming between this and Kentucky, the intendant of this province remains obstinate in his determination not to permit a deposit to the Americans. We, think, however, that the produce coming down the river will be permitted—Now is the moment of its coming down."
Extract of a letter from the Havana, dated Jan. 18.
"We have had some days a report here, that the ceding Louisiana by the Spaniards to France, was in part the occasion of the recent differences between England and France. We also have information of that difference being adjusted between the two nations, and that Spain remains in possession of that territory as formerly."
"The crops here have fallen much short this season of the usual abundance; plantations that last year produced 1000 boxes of sugar will this season yield only 500, owing to the want of rain. If the
demand for the produce of this Island should revive in Europe, it will hold its price here; although as yet there has not been a single contract formed with planters; a very essential difference between the present and former periods, when this port was opened to the American trade; then contracts were entered into with the planters six months before the crop came on, to the amount of several millions of dollars."
LAW OF VIRGINIA.
An Act for altering the time of holding Elections
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the General Assembly, that the elections of the members of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, and of the members of the House of Representatives of the United States, to which this state is entitled, shall be held in the several counties and corporations, on their respective court days in the month of April. The meeting of the returning officers conducting the elections of Senators, shall be within five days, and of members of Congress, within ten days after the last day of said elections, at the court house of the county, the name of which is first mentioned in the law describing the district; and the said returning officers shall in all respects be governed by the rules and regulations at present established by law.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that no treeholder shall vote more than once for a senator or member of Congress in the same district at any one election.
Sec. 3. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof.
Passed, Jan. 13th, 1803.
LOTTERY, No. I.
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.)
12th Day's drawing.
6314, 12345, 200 dollars. 2171, 7788, 12686, 14928, 19577, 25064, 50 dollars. 3185, 5080, 8900, 9268, 11940, 30621 20 dollars. 200 of 10 dolls. Gain this day, 780 dolls. Total gain, 9020.
13th Day's drawing.
19,217, 200 dollars. 5,569, 100 dollars. 892, 2,604, 2,835, 14,851, 23,176, 26,816, 50 dollars. 235, 4,448, 6,680, 21,466, 20 dolls. 168 of 10 dolls.
The Wheel gained this day, 1240 dolls. Total gain, 10,260 dolls.
14th Day's drawing.
22,620, 32,822, 100 dolls. 10,733, 21,421, 50 dolls. 27,447, 162, 7841, 4770, 20,765, 23,871, 7239, 3095, 30,932, 4223, 13,384, 6286, 20 dolls. 166 of 10 dolls.
The Wheel gained this day, 1400 dolls. Total gain, 11,660 dolls.
LONDON MILLINERY, LATEST FASHION.
MRS. E. MARSHALL, King street, a few doors above Mr. Mott's tavern has just received from London, an assortment of
VELVET and CRAPE BONNETS and CAPS,
of the latest fashion, together with a general assortment of Millinery, which she offers for sale on moderate terms.
Feb. 25. d6t
Notice
Is hereby given, that an Election for Fifteen DIRECTORS for the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, will be held at the Exchange Coffee House on Wednesday the 16th day of March next.
Thomas Newton, Wm. Pennock, R. E. Lee, Moses Myers, R. Blow, Thos. Armstead, Jno. Granberry.
Norfolk, February 18, F25 d1st
On account of the bad weather, the sale of PRINTS, &c. which was to take place this day, at Mrs. ATKIN's Prince street, is POSTPONED until To-Morrow at 3 o'clock, if fair if not the next fair day.
P. G. MARTELLER.
Feb. 24.

TO BE SOLD,
At Public Sale, on Thursday the tenth of March,
THE subscriber's life estate, in that valuable FARM, known by the name of the Walnut-Tree Farm, situated on the south side of the river Potomac, about four miles below Alexandria. This farm contains 360 acres, of which about 100 are in wood, and the rest arable. The buildings consist of a two story brick house, handsomely finished, and a two story frame kitchen adjoining the house; a two story frame house for an overseer; a frame quarter capable of accommodating 15 or 20 persons; and a large well built barn, with grainaries, stables, and an extensive shed for cattle. The beauty and salubrity of this situation is exceeded by none on the river Potomac. The arable land is divided into convenient fields, and the soil is good for the production of small grain. There are on the premises a thriving young orchard of apple and peach trees, and about 40 acres of wheat in the ground.
The extent of this farm on the river (being more than a mile) affords an opportunity for an industrious farmer to collect large quantities of manure, and the excellent FISHERY attached to it, on which are two very good and convenient fish houses, must greatly enhance its value.
At the same time will be sold on the premises (if not disposed of before at private sale) upwards of twenty NEGROES together with the Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and farming utensils on the place.
The terms of payment to be cash for all sums under one hundred dollars; from one to two hundred dollars, sixty days credit; and for all sums above two hundred dollars, one half in sixty, and one half in ninety days, the purchaser giving approved notes negotiable in the Banks of Alexandria or Columbia.
TOBIAS LEAR.
Alexandria, Feb. 11. eo1114
Take Notice.
I will sell five hundred and fifty acres of LAND, whereon I live, in Fairfax county, within five miles of the court house, and within twenty of the City of Washington, Alexandria, and Dumfries, and twelve of the Occoquan Mills. It is a healthy situation, the land fertile, and has about two hundred acres of wood to cut; there is a large proportion of white and red oak, poplar and hickory timber; there is nearly 100 acres of prime meadow land.
I will give six months credit for one fourth of the purchase money, twelve months for the second, eighteen for the third and two years for the last. A purchaser will find me on the premises.
THOS. POLLARD.
Feb. 18. eo.
ADAM LYNN
Has just received,
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japaned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns,
CONSISTING OF
Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear-Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pear Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japaned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spoons; gold and silver Epaulements; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Pearls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.
He has also for Sale,
Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles.
He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern.
Nov. 24. d3rectf.
POSTPONEMENT.
THE Sale of the Land in the county of Loudoun, belonging to the estate of George Carter, deceased, was unavoidably postponed, owing to the indisposition and consequent absence of one of the Executors. It will now certainly take place on Thursday the seventh of April next, at the town of Leesburg, and on the same terms formerly advertised.
LANDON CARTER, jun. } Executors THOMAS L. LEE, }
Jan. 24. 2aw18t
For Falmouth & a Market.
The American Ship GEORGE & MARY , expected here to receive a cargo of Tobacco in a few days.
The usual advances will be made on consignments by this ship to Thomas Middleton and Co. London; but early application must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged.
R. T. HOOE, & Co.
Who have just received from Madeira, by the ship Curtier , via Norfolk,
A few pipes London particular WINE , which they will sell at a low price.
They have also on hand,
Dry Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Raisins in jars and boxes, Almonds in bags, and London Porter in casks. Jan. 27. eo
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same.
THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria.
ALSO,
To LEASE or RENT,
(Upon moderate terms.)
Two or three good Fisheries, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, between Alexandria and Broad Creek. Apply as above, or to Benjamin Dulany, Esq. Bellemont, near the premises.
Feb. 18. eo
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY.
December 7. eo
Wanted to Hire Immediately,
ABOUT 40 hands, 12 hewers and 8 waggons and teams. Employment may be had 3 months, or more, by application to J. and M. Schofield, Alexandria, Isaac Schofield, Walter or Wm. Lindfey, near Colchester, or Henry Woodrow, at Aquia.
N. B. Hands are to bring axes and hewers broad axes. Feb. 7. 2aw
COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap, or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
To Rent,
For one or more Years, A STORE HOUSE situated at Fairfax Court House, which, from the great resort of people, is thought to be a very good stand for a Retail Store. For terms apply to Mr. John Ratcliff, living at the place, or the subscriber.
RICH. RATCLIFF.
Feb. 2. 2aw
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Washington, offer for sale, the following
TRACTS OF LAND, viz.
A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Washington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburg and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Ashby's Bont. The soil is that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by several never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and enchanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatsworth runs through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equally favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One also, Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, containing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (late Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particularly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire county containing 240 acres—this tract, tho' small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river running almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved navigation of the Potomac) be brought to a shipping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported only 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres in Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying in the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and on Nansemond river—this land is considered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres—This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Kettocottan and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburg, and a large quantity of natural meadow for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mohawk river, State of New-York, containing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory.
Three tracts lying on Little Miami, containing 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; ditto adjoining 2000 acres. Indisputable titles can be given for the above lands.
Lots in the City of Washington.
Two improved lots near the Capitol square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the Eastern Branch, No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 667. These lots are advantageously situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA.
A few valuable lots in Alexandria, corner of Pitt and Prince-streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER.
One lot in Town of half an acre adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and another in the commons of about six acres Bath, or Warm Springs.
Two well situated lots, on one of the small building large enough to accommodate one family.
The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subscribers.
SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson, or WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Westm land, do.
GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Mount Washington, Fairfax, do.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON, M. Vernon , LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood-Lawn, do.
August 30.
For Sale,
Some likely Cattle, Mules and Colts, likewise some valuable Negroes. Apply to
STEPHEN CAYWOOD, Notley-Hall.
Feb. 19. 2aw 19M
Valuable Property and Cash, TO BE DISPOSED OF FOR WET & DRY GOODS.
The moieties of two large tracts of LAND lying on Sandy river, in the county of Kenbawa, state of Virginia, the title papers of which are ready and immediate conveyance may be made. To this property are attached Two Thousand Dollars in Cash, to be disposed of in the same manner. These lands are represented to be valuable, and will be parted with at nearly the cost of warrants and original charges. Necessity compels this property to be offered for sale, that a dividend may take place with those interested, some of whom much want their proportion of the money therein vested.
To view the plans, title papers, &c, call on Mr. Groverman. Feb. 24. 2aw3m
COLUMBUS.
This celebrated JACK will stand at Mount Washington, two miles from George Town Ferry, and be let to Mares at TEN DOLLARS the season; but, if paid by the first of August, Eight Dollars will be received in full, and Half a Dollar to the groom.
This Jack is considered by judges as superior to any imported into this country, or raised herein. Gentlemen doubting the propriety of this assertion, are earnestly requested to view the animal and judge for themselves.
Columbus was got by the old Knight of Malta, his dam by the Royal Gift, out of the old imported Maltese Jennet.
As large offers have been received from various parts of the state, gentlemen wishing to send mares to this place are requested to give notice as soon as possible, for provided a reasonable number can be obtained he will not be removed.
Passage 50 cents per week, and every attention paid by an experienced groom, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
JOHN WITHERS, Manager.
Mount Washington, Feb. 23. 18w3w
A WAREHOUSE for SALE,
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from William Hunter, Jun. deceased, is the subscriber, bearing date the ninth day of February, in the year 1791, duly recorded in the court of Fairfax county, made to secure the payment of four hundred & fifty pounds, three shillings & six pence, lawful money of Virginia, due unto John Hopkins with legal interest from the date of said deed, I shall sell at Public Auction, for ready money, to the highest and best bidder, on Wednesday the 16th day of March, at 12 o'clock at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria.
All that front Warehouse situated on the west side of Union Street, and built on part of the Wharf sold by John Allison to William Hunter, Jun.—The Warehouse will be sold without the land whereon it is erected, and the purchaser will of course be bound to remove the house, or buy the land of the present proprietor thereof. Those who incline to purchase the Warehouse may view and examine it upon application to the subscriber.
WM. HODGSON. Feb. 1. 2awds.
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER,
Have for Sale,
14 Hhds. first quality, Mucovado Sugar, 25 Bbls. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Butts coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine,
And a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo.
JOHN M'KINNEY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms,
10 tons well assorted Bar Iron, Sugar in hds. and bbls. French Brandy in pipes, Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c. Jan. 7. d2t12w
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