Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-10 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1804.
[No. 903.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY ,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , on the south side of King Street, adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co.
 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,  Kerseymeres,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Mullin  Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
January 31.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY ,
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 hhds. tierces and bds.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap } in boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles }
Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs in kegs and frails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymeres, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Mullin Hand'rs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 31.
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date.
By Order.
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y.
Jan. 2. (13) d
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly, and for Sale,
24 hhds. } New England Rum,
36 bds. } 73 tons Plaister Paris.
And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of
GROCERIES. And about
1250 tons Plaister.
Farmers will find it to their interest, when purchasing, to look at this plaister, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage.
Dec. 9. d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received,
A large supply of superior Eagle, Henry the 8th, and Merry Andrew
PLAYING CARDS,
and a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality.
Nov. 9. d
Cash given for clean linnen and cotton rags.
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents.)
A Refutation of the Charges
Made by a writer under the signature of "Veritas," against the character of
GABRIEL JONES:
The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes, Member of the Council of State.
In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted.
Jan. 3. d
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON AND STEWART, and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON,
Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, September, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations.
With an Appendix,
Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contributions for the relief of the poor.
By James Muir, D. D.
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt,
15 hhds. W. India Rum,
30 pipes best Holland Gin,
150 bds. Beef and Pork,
A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts,
50 pieces of Russia Duck,
100 boxes mould and dip'd tallow Candles,
50 do. Spermaceti do.
7 hhds. and 80 bds. Sugar,
2 tons of Cordage assorted,
2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs,
7 bales India Cottons,
A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking,
An assortment of playing and blank Cards,
Pat. Pen, Ground Ginger, Tea, &c.
Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops;
Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
Just received and for Sale,
Sweet Cyder by the barrel,
Apples do.
N. England Rum do.
Candles by the box,
Pork by the barrel,
2000 lbs. excellent R. Island Cheese,
Spiced Salmon in 2 and 4 gallon kegs,
Raisins by the box,
Prunes, Almonds, English Walnuts,
Shelbarks, Chestnuts, Sweet Oranges,
Limes, Lemons,
Green Grapes by the jar or pound,
Codfish for family use,
600 bushels R. I. Potatoes,
And a general assortment of Groceries. A. WILLIS. Jan. 12. d
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia,
Capt. Bowen, from Malaga,
100 quarter casks Malaga Wine,
100 half qr. do.
20 qr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality,
50 baskets Almonds,
100 frails Figs,
150 quarter bds. Raisins,
200 boxes Mufcatel do.
200 do. Lemon do.
15 boxes Lemons,
which will begin landing this day at our wharf.
J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS,
Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback,
Muscovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old
Port Wine, do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt,
mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia
Duck, white Russia Sheeting, Drillings, Raven-
duck, &c. &c. Jan. 20. d
On the first day of March next,
WILL BE SOLD
A LOT OF GROUND,
On Prince-street one door west of the House in
which Mrs. Porter, now lives, between Royal
and Pitt streets, with all the improvements there-
on.
THOMAS PATTEN.
January 4. zawks
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets,
 9 bales India cottons  One case bandanna handkerchiefs,  China, Longee and Pulicat do.  30 pieces Black Satin,  2 cases fur hats,  Table and tea sets china,  Barrels East India Sugar,  Kegs raisins, dipped candles and soap,  Country gin, Malaga wine,  Red soap, leather, and about 3 tons first quality  Russia cordage, well assorted, which will be sold cheap. 
The Freeholders and Housekeepers of the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the Court House, in the Council Chamber, on the 14th day of February, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing "twelve fit and able men, being freeholders," to represent the Corporation, as May.
Aldermen and Common Councilmen for the present year.
Geo. Drinker, Collector.
Those citizens who are in arrears for Corporation Taxes, are hereby requested to pay up the same or the Collector will be under the disagreeable necessity of proceeding against them as the law directs.
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place.
R. T. HOOE, & Co. Dec. 2. d
FOR SALE BY WILLIAM HARTSHORNE,
AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF, LOWER END OF WOLF STREET,
New-England Potatoes,
Coarse Salt,
Ready made Bags,
Bar Iron,
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar,
Indian Meal, Rye Meal,
Shorts and Bran,
Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels,
Large and small vessels may be conveniently accommodated with Wharfage on moderate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods received in them on Storage.
A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let — with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Mun-aster's, for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent.
Alex. 12th mo. 20th. eotf
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Muir, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMIESON. Nov. 15. d
For New-York, The fast sailing Schooner HILAND, John Hand, jun. Master; Will sail as soon as the weather permits; has excellent accommodations for passengers. For Passage only apply to the master on board, or to DAN. M C CLEAN. Feb. 9. d
For Philadelphia, The Sloop UNITY, John Hand, jun. Master; Will sail with all possible expedition. For Freight or Passage apply to Capt. Hand, on board, or to Danl. M C Clean. Feb. 9. d
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co. THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, VIZ: 6 pipes Cogniac 4th proof Brandy, 100 boxes Mould Candles, 40 do. dpt, 30 boxes Bown Soap, 49 bds. No. 1 & 2 Boston Pork, 30 bds. No. 1 & 2 Beef, 26 bds. Nova Scotia Herrings, 200 nets Sugar Boxes, 8 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 24 reams Wrapping Paper, 150 tons Nova Scotia Plaister Paris, 30 tons French ditto, 400 bushels Turks Island Salt, 40 kegs James River manufactured Tobacco. The above articles will be sold on moderate terms for cash. Also, a general assortment of SHOES as usual. Cash given for Corn, Rye and Tobacco.
Freight Wanted, For the SCHOONER PHILIP. She will take freight to the West Indies or any part of the continent. Please apply as above. Jan. 20. eo
For Charter or Sale PRESIDENT, About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer. For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately. About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt, And 50 barrels PORK. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 20. d
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN —imported in the ship América from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT —Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS —Almonds, English Walnuts, Shellbarks, &c. ALSO, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cheese, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c. Thomas Simms.
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince Street, opposite to Geo. Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will hold for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods. Jan. 13. d
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT CLOCK, Rarely imported from London. Apply to ROBT. T. HOOE and Co. WHO WANT TO BUY a good Riding HORSE. Feb. 7. d
Removal. The Offices of Notary Public and Register of Wills, for Alexandria County, are removed to King, between Fairfax and Water streets, in the room adjoining Col. Gulpn's dwelling house. CLEON MOORE, Notary Public and Register of Wills for Alexandria County. Feb. 8. d

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
Mr. Snowden,
Sir—By your paper of yesterday I became informed, that “ The Sovereigns ” have determined to support a ticket, in which they honor me with assurances of their votes at the ensuing election for Councilmen—as I find it out of my power to serve them, and as I feel unwilling any of “ The Sovereigns ” should be disappointed, you will be so good as to give this a place in your paper.
JACOB HOFFMAN.
Feb. 10.
The following is thought to be an unexceptionable list for Councilmen, as any that has yet been offered to the consideration of
The Sovereign People.
   Jonah Thompson, } 1st Ward.   Hugh Smith,   Cuthbert Powell, } 2d Ward.   Thomas Vowell,   Joseph Dean, } 3d Ward.   Jonathan Swift,   Thomas Irwin, } 4th Ward.   Edmund J. Lee,   George Deneale, }   Thomas Swann,   Robert Young, }   Abel Janney,  
AN ACT
For incorporating the Bank of Virginia.
[Passed 30th January, 1804.]
Section 1. BE it enacted by the General Assembly , That a Bank of Virginia shall be established at Richmond, the capital stock whereof shall not exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars, and shall be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each; and the subscriptions towards constituting the said stock, shall on the first Monday in May next be opened at Richmond for three thousand seven hundred and fifty shares; at Norfolk for three thousand shares; at Petersburg for two thousand two hundred and fifty shares; at Fredericksburg for fifteen hundred shares; at Winchester for five hundred and twenty five shares; at Staunton for four hundred and fifty shares; and at Lynchburg for five hundred and twenty five shares:—under the superintendence of Edward Carrington, Joseph Gallego, Robert Pollard, George Jefferson Philip N. Nicholas, John Jamin Hatcher and James T. Leitch, at Richmond, of Littleton W. Tazewell, Thomas A. Parker, Richard Blow, George M'Intosh, William Bennett, John E. Holt, Solomon Bedinger, Theodorick Armstead, and Richard E. Lee, at Norfolk; of Robert Birchett, Robert Colquhoun, Ebenezer Stoot, Archibald Thweatt, Paul Nash, John Bell and John Wilder, at Petersburg; of Robert Patton, George French, Stephen Winchester, Alexander Duncan, Thomas Goodwin, John Mundell and William S. Stone, at Fredericksburg; of Hugh Holmes, Edward Smith, Robert Mackey, Adam Douglass, William Davidson, John Ambler, Archibald M'Gill and John Milton, at Winchester; of John Wait, Alexander St. Clair, John Fackler, Samuel Blackburn, John Coalter, J. M'Dowel, Jacob Swoope and Jacob Kinney, at Staunton; of James Steptoe, William Brown, Thomas Higginbotham, Samuel Irvine, William Warwick, Joel Yancey, James Stuart, and Thomas S. McCleland, at Lynchburg: and a majority of the said commissioners, at the places above mentioned respectively, shall be sufficient to perform the duties of their appointment; and they shall keep the subscription open at least for the term of ten days, and if not completed at the expiration of that term, then they shall keep the same open until the number of shares at the places above mentioned respectively, shall be subscribed for, and no longer; but if the subscription shall be filled at any time before the expiration of the said term of ten days, then, and immediately after the same shall be filled, no person, or co-partnership, or body politic, shall, during the remainder of the term aforesaid, be permitted to subscribe for more than two shares.
Sect. 2. And be it further enacted , That all the subscriptions and the shares obtained in consequence thereof, shall be deemed and held to be for the sole and exclusive use and benefit of the persons, copartnerships, or bodies politic, respectively subscribing, or in whose behalf the subscriptions respectively shall be declared to be made, at the time of making the same; and all bargains, contracts, promises and engagements in any wise contravening this provision, shall be void; and the persons, copartner-
ships or bodies politic, respectively so subscribing, or for whose use the subscriptions shall be declared to be made as aforesaid, shall have, enjoy and receive the share or shares respectively, obtained in consequence thereof; and all the interest and emoluments thence arising, as freely, fully and absolutely, as if they had respectively paid the consideration thereof; any such bargains, contracts, promises or engagements to the contrary notwithstanding.— Provided however , That no subscription shall be received in Richmond, during the ten first days appointed for receiving the same, except in the name of some person or persons residing in the said city or in some part of the state, other than the cities and towns herein before mentioned, as places for opening subscriptions; and so with respect to Norfolk, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Staunton and Lynchburg: thereby rendering the inhabitants of all the said towns, unable for the first ten days to subscribe in any town, except that in which they may reside, or to have subscriptions made in their own names or for their use.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the subscribers to the said bank, their successors and assigns, shall be and are hereby created, and made a corporation and body politic in law and in fact, by the name and style of " The President, Directors & Company of the Bank of Virginia ," and shall so continue until the first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and no longer; and by the name and style aforesaid, they shall be, and are hereby made able and capable in law, to have, purchase, receive, possess, enjoy and retain, to themselves, and their successors, lands, rents, tenements, hereditaments, goods, chattels and effects, to an amount not exceeding in the whole three millions five hundred thousand dollars, including the amount of the capital stock aforesaid; and the same to sell, grant, demise, alien or dispose of; to sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, answer and be answered, defend and be defended, in courts of record, or any other place whatsoever; and also to make, have and use a common seal, and the same to break, alter, and renew at their pleasure; and also to ordain, establish and put in execution such bye laws, ordinances and regulations, as shall seem necessary and convenient for the government of the said corporation; not being contrary to the laws of this state, or of the United States; and for the making whereof, general meetings of the stockholders may be held, and generally to do and execute all acts, matters and things, which a corporation or body politic, in law, may or can lawfully do and execute, subject to the rules, regulations, restrictions, limitations and provisions herein after prescribed and declared.
Sect. 4. And be it further enacted , That it shall be lawful for any person, copartnership, or body politic, in person or by attorney, to subscribe for a share or any number of shares not exceeding thirty, in any one day, except in the case before provided for; and except also, as shall be herein after directed relatively to the commonwealth of Virginia; but in case the amount of the subscriptions at any of the places before mentioned shall exceed the number of shares there allowed to be subscribed, the excess thus created, shall be reduced within the number of shares authorised to be subscribed at such places respectively, in manner following, that is to say; from the subscription and subscriptions highest in amount, the proper commissioners shall subtract a share or shares, until the same shall be made equal to the subscription or subscriptions next in amount; and as often as the case shall require, they shall so proceed to subtract a share or shares from the subscription or subscriptions remaining from time to time, highest in amount until the aggregate of all the subscriptions be reduced to the number of shares authorised to be subscribed at the places before mentioned, respectively, and if by and after the operation of such subtraction (as often as the same shall be necessarily made and repeated as aforesaid) a greater number of shares may be allowed to one or more of the subscribers than to the rest, or if the number of shares shall eventually be greater than the number of shares authorised at the places before mentioned, respectively, so that at least one share cannot be allowed to each and every subscriber, then, and in either of the before mentioned cases, the commissioners shall ascertain by lot, in whom the greater number of shares, or the right of subscribing for and retaining one share, (as the case may be) shall be vested; and the person and persons in whose favor the lot may thereupon fall, shall be deemed, to all intents and purposes, the lawful sub-
scribes and subscribers for such share and shares respectively; and the amount of the share or shares subscribed for, (except in the case of the commonwealth) shall be paid by the several and respective subscribers in gold or silver—one fourth thereof at the time of subscribing; one fourth within sixty days after the bank shall go into operation; one fourth within one hundred and twenty days; and one fourth in six months, to the bank directors for the time being; Provided always , That it shall be lawful for any subscriber to pay the whole of his subscription money, or any greater part than is hereby required, before the time above limited for the payment of the same; and each and every subscriber so paying in advance, shall have a discount at the rate of six per centum per annum, on such advance.
Sect. 5. And be it further enacted , That for the well ordering of the affairs of the said corporation, there shall be fourteen Directors, being citizens of this state, elected yearly by the stockholders, at a general meeting to be held annually at Richmond, on the first Monday in January, for that purpose; in which election the Treasurer on behalf of the state shall have a vote or votes equal to the greatest number of votes which shall be given at the said election on any three thousand shares held by the greatest number of stockholders; and moreover, the treasurer of the state for the time being, shall be one ex officio . At the same time and place there shall be chosen, under the same rules and regulations, thirteen Directors for Norfolk; and the like number, in like manner shall be chosen for Petersburg; and also the like number, in like manner for Fredericksburg. And the directors at the several places aforesaid, at their first meeting after each election, shall choose one of their number as a President: Provided , That the first election of Directors shall not be included in the before mentioned general regulation; but shall be held at the time and in the manner herein after directed; And Provided , That in case it should at any time happen that an election of Directors should not be made upon any day, when pursuant to this act it ought to have been made, the said corporation shall not for that cause be deemed to be dissolved, but it shall be lawful on any other day, within ten days thereafter, to hold and make an election of Directors, in such manner as shall have been regulated by the laws and ordinances of the said corporation; and that in case of the death, resignation or absence from the state of a Director, a new choice for the remainder of the year, by a majority of Directors at the place where such vacancy shall happen: Provided , That every person voting for Directors at any election, shall previous to giving his vote make oath or solemnly affirm, that the share or shares in right whereof he offers to vote, is or are, really and bona fide his own property, and not held in trust or for the use, benefit, or emolument of any other person or persons, nor in pursuance of any contrivance or design to obtain for himself, or any other person or persons, a greater number of votes than he or they are fairly entitled to, according to his or their true interest in the bank, in conformity with the proportions of voting on shares as established by this act. And where any person offers to vote as a proxy, an affidavit to the same effect, of the person whom he represents, shall be sufficient:—To take any such oath or affirmation falsely shall be perjury.
Sect. 6. And be it further enacted , That on the first day of June next, and every thirty days thereafter, if the subscription shall not be sooner closed, the Commissioners appointed at Norfolk, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Staunton and Lynchburgh, shall respectively transmit and deliver to the Commissioners appointed in and for the City of Richmond, a list of the several subscribers, at such places respectively, and of the share or shares to each and every subscriber belonging together with the full amount of subscription money by the Commissioners respectively received as aforesaid; for which amount the receipt in writing of the said Commissioners, appointed in and for the city of Richmond, or of a majority of them, shall be a sufficient acquittance and discharge to the persons respectively paying the same. And as soon as the sum of three hundred thousand dollars, in the manner aforesaid shall be actually received on account of the subscription to the said capital Stock of the said bank, notice thereof shall be given by the Commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, or a majority of them, in at least two public gazettes, printed in the said city of Richmond; and the same persons shall at the same time, notify a time and place within the said city, at the
distance of twenty days from the time of such notification, for proceeding to the choice of Directors; and it shall be lawful for such election to be then and there made; and the fourteen persons who shall then and there be chosen, together with the Treasurer for the time being, shall be the first directors, and shall be capable of serving until the first Monday in January thereafter, by virtue of such choice, or until their successors shall be duly elected; and the said directors shall forthwith, thereafter, commence the operations of the said Bank, at the city of Richmond.
Sect. 7. And be it further enacted , That the Directors for the time being shall have power to appoint such officers, clerks and servants under them, as shall be necessary for executing the business of the said corporation, and to allow them such compensation for their services respectively, as shall be reasonable; and shall be capable of exercising all such powers and authorities for the well governing of the affairs of the said corporation, as shall be prescribed by the laws, ordinances and regulations of the same.
Sect. 8. And be it further enacted , That the following rules, restrictions, limitations and provisions, shall form and be fundamental articles of the constitution of the said corporation. 1. The number of votes to which each stockholder, except the state, shall be entitled, shall be according to the number of shares he shall hold, in the proportion following, that is to say, for one share and not more than two shares, one vote for each share; for every two shares above two and not exceeding ten, one vote; for every four shares above ten and not exceeding thirty, one vote; for every six shares above thirty and not exceeding sixty, one vote; for every eight shares above sixty and not exceeding a hundred, one vote; but no person, copartnership or body politic, except the state, shall be entitled in his or their own right, or as proxy, to a greater number than thirty votes; and after the first election, no share or shares shall confer a right of suffrage, which shall not have been holden two calendar months previous to the day of election. All stockholders may vote in elections, or on any other question touching the Bank, by proxy; provided, the proxy be derived directly from such stockholder, and voted on by a person being a citizen of the state.—2. Not more than nine of the Directors elected by the stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. 3. None but a stockholder being a citizen of the state of Virginia, except the Treasurer, shall be eligible as a director. No director of any other bank, shall at the same time be a director of this bank; nor shall the Governor, any member of the Executive, Council, Auditor, Register, Attorney General, Judges of the Superior courts, or any person holding and exercising any office of trust or profit under the United States be a director of this Bank. 4. No director shall be entitled to any emolument unless the same shall have been allowed by the stockholders at a general meeting.—The stockholders shall make such compensation to the President for extraordinary services at the bank as shall appear to them reasonable. 5. Not less than nine directors shall constitute a board for the transaction of business; of whom the President shall always be one, except in case of sickness or necessary absence, in which case his place may be supplied by any other director whom he by writing shall nominate for that purpose. 6. A number of stockholders not less than sixty, who together shall be proprietors of three hundred shares, or upwards, shall have power at any time to call a general meeting of the stockholders for the purposes relative to the institution, giving at least six weeks notice in two public gazettes of the place where the bank is kept, and specifying in such notice, the object or objects of such meeting. 7. Every Cashier or Treasurer, before he enters on the duties of his office, shall be requested to give bond with two or more securities, to the satisfaction of the directors in a sum not less than fifty thousand dollars, with condition for his good behaviour.—8. The lands, tenements and hereditaments, which it shall be lawful for the said corporation to hold, shall be only such as shall be requisite for its immediate accommodation in relation to the convenient transacting of its business, and such as shall have been bona fide mortgaged to it by way of security, or conveyed to it in satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the course of its dealings, or purchased at sales upon judgments which shall have been obtained for such debts. 9. The total amount of notes emitted or thrown into cir-

by the said corporation, together with their debts of every description, shall at any time exceed the sum of four million five hundred thousand dollars, over and above the monies then actually deposited in the Bank for safe keeping; unless the contracting of any greater debt, shall have been previously authorised by a law of the state. In case of excess, the Directors under whose administration it shall happen, shall be liable for the same in their natural and private capacities, and an action of debt may, in such case, be brought against them or any of them, or their heirs, executors or administrators, in any court of record, by any creditor or creditors of the said corporation, and may be prosecuted to judgment and execution; any condition, covenant and agreement to the contrary notwithstanding; but this shall not be construed to exempt the said corporation, or the lands, tenements, goods or chattles of the same from being also liable for, and chargeable with, the said excess. Such of the said directors who may have been absent when the said excess was contracted or created, or who may have dissented from the resolution or act whereby the same was contracted or created, may respectively exonerate themselves from being so liable, by forthwith giving notice of the fact, and of their absence or dissent, to the governor of the state, or to the stockholders at a general meeting which they shall have power to call for that purpose. 10. The said corporation shall not be at liberty to purchase any public stock whatever, except their own bank stock: Provided , the number of shares they purchase in again shall be sold out at par or above it as the market price may be whenever opportunity offers to do so with convenience: And provided the number of shares so purchased in, shall not exceed at any one time one thousand shares; nor shall this corporation directly or indirectly deal in or trade in any thing, except bills of exchange, gold or silver bullion, or in the sale of goods really and truly pledged for money lent, and not redeemed in due time, or in goods which shall be the produce of the islands; neither shall the said corporation take more than at the rate of half per centum for thirty days, for or on account of its loans or discounts, whatsoever, unless previously authorised by a law of this state. 12. The stock of the said corporation shall be assignable and transferable according to such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the laws and ordinances of the state. 13. The bills obligatory and of credit, under the seal of the said corporation, which shall be made to any person or persons shall be assignable by indorsement thereupon under the hand or hands of such person or persons, and of his, her or their assignee or assignees, so as absolutely to transfer and vest the property in each and every assignee or assignees successively; and to enable such assignee or assignees to bring and maintain an action thereupon, in his, her or their own name or names, and bills or notes which may be issued by order of the said corporation, signed by the president, and countersigned by the principal cashier or treasurer thereof, promising the payment of money to any person or persons, his, her or their order, or to the bearer, though not under the seal of the said company, shall be binding and obligatory upon the same, in the like manner, and with the like force and effect as upon any private person or persons, if issued by him or them, in his, her or their private or natural capacity or capacities; and shall be assignable and negotiable in like manner as if they were so issued by such private person or persons; that is to say, those which shall be payable to any person or persons, his, her or their order, shall be assignable by indorsement in the like manner and with the like effect as foreign bills of exchange now are; and those which are payable to the bearer shall be negotiable and assignable by delivery only; and all notes or bills at any time discounted by the said corporation, shall be, and they are hereby placed on the same footing as foreign bills of exchange; so that the like remedy may be had for the recovery thereof against the drawer or drawers, endorser or endorsers, and with the like effect, except so far as relates to damages; any law, custom or usage to the contrary notwithstanding. 14. Half yearly dividends shall be made of so much of the profits of the Bank as shall appear to the directors advisable; and once in every year, at a meeting to be held for the choice of directors, those of the preceding year shall lay before the stockholders for their information, an exact and particular statement of the general account and state of the corporation: of the debts which shall have remained unpaid after the expiration of the term of credit, for a period of treble the term of that credit and of the surplus of profit, if any, after deducting losses and dividends. If there shall be a failure in the payment of any part of any sum subscribed by any person, partnership or body politic, the party shall forfeit the first payments made to the Bank, with any dividend which may have accrued prior to the time of making the second third or fourth payment, as the case may be, during the delay of the same. 15. The directors aforesaid shall establish offices at Norfolk, Fredericksburg and Petersburg for the purposes of discount and deposit only when the one half of the capital stock of the bank shall be paid in, upon the same terms, and in the same manner as shall be practiced at the bank; and to commit the management of the said offices and making the said discounts, to the directors of the several places
aforesaid, under such agreements, and subject to such regulations as shall be deemed proper; not being contrary to law or to the constitution of the bank. 16. The legislature shall be furnished annually, if they require it, with statements of the amount of the capital Stock of the said corporation, and of the debts due to the same; of the monies deposited therein; of the notes in circulation, and of the cash in hand; and shall have a right to inspect such general accounts in the books of the bank, as shall relate to the said statement; provided , That this shall not be construed to imply a right of inspecting the account of any private individual or individuals, or any body politic or corporate, with the bank. 17. The directors shall keep fair and regular entries, in a book to be provided for that purpose, of their proceedings; and on any question, where two directors shall require it, the yeas and nays of the directors voting, shall be duly inserted on their minutes, and those minutes be at all times, on demand, produced to the stockholders when at a general meeting, or to the legislature, or any committee thereof, who shall be authorised thereby to require the same. 18. No president or cashier of this bank shall be directly or indirectly concerned in the purchase or sale of any of the public stock or funds, under the penalty of ten thousand dollars, to be forfeited, one half thereof to the use of the state, and the other half to the informer, nor shall the cashier be allowed to carry on any other business than that of the bank under the penalty of five thousand dollars. 19. A fair and correct list of the stockholders shall be hung up at least one month before any election of directors, in the common Hall of the said bank, to the end that public information may be given to the parties of their co-proprietors and stockholders. Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That if the said corporation, or any person or persons, for, or to the use of the same, shall deal or trade in buying or selling any goods, wares, merchandise or commodities whatsoever, contrary to the provisions of this act, all and every person or persons, who shall have given any order or direction for so dealing or trading, and all and every person or persons, who shall have been concerned as parties or agents therein, shall forfeit and lose treble the value of goods, wares, merchandise and commodities, in which such dealing and trade shall have been, one half thereof to the use of the informer, & the other half thereof to the use of the state, to be recovered with cost of suit. Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the bill or notes of the said corporation, originally made payable, or which shall have become payable on demand, in gold or silver coin, shall be receivable in all payments to the state of Virginia—and the public monies of the state, shall be constantly deposited in the bank of Virginia, whenever lying inactive. Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That within the term of one month after information given by the proper commissioners, at the city of Richmond, that a sufficient number of shares have been subscribed for, to commence the operations of the Bank, the executive shall on behalf and for the use of this state, make or cause to be made a subscription to the capital stock of the said bank, to the amount of three hundred thousand dollars, which said sum of three hundred thousand dollars, shall be loaned to the state by the said bank of Virginia, at the rate of interest not exceeding four per cent per annum. Sec. 12. And be it further enacted , That the said sum of money herein before directed to be borrowed of the bank, shall be payable and paid in ten equal annual instalments, the first whereof shall be on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and five, or in any greater sum or sums of money, or shorter period or periods or at the pleasure of the commonwealth, and interest shall cease to be chargeable on the amount of each and every payment from the time of making the same respectively; and all the money arising from the taxes on merchant's licences, shall be and is hereby exclusively appropriated to and for the payment of the said loans, thereupon respectively accruing, according to the instalments aforesaid, and the dividend to which the commonwealth shall be entitled; and if the monies so appropriated shall not be adequate to the payment of the said loans, and the interest thereon, respectively, then as many of the shares in the said bank, belonging to this state as may be necessary to supply the deficiency, shall be sold and applied to and for that purpose. Sec. 13. And be it further enacted , That the said President and Directors shall not in any case issue any note for a smaller sum than five dollars. Sec. 14. And be it further enacted , That, no note shall be negotiable at the bank, unless it be so expressed on the face of said note. Sec. 15. And be it further enacted , That the Commissioners appointed by this act, for the receiving subscriptions in the city of Richmond, shall immediately after a sufficient number of shares are taken, provide a house for the carrying on the business of the bank, together with all necessary papers, stationary, vaults and utensils suitable to the same, so that as soon as the directors are chosen, the operations of the bank may be immediately and without loss of time prosecuted and carried into effect. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity are respectfully informed, that the next Assembly will be on Friday 10th instant. The Managers. Feb. 4.
Late Foreign Intelligence. Received at Boston on the 28th ult. from Liverpool. London dates to the 28th of November. LONDON, November 22. His Britannic Majesty's Speech to both houses of Parliament. About three o'clock, his majesty proceeded in his usual state, to the House of Lords, to open the session, and being seated on the throne, a message was dispatched to the House of commons, to intimate his majesty's presence in the house of peers, and to require their immediate attendance at the bar of the house. The commons being come, his majesty made the following most gracious speech: "My Lords and Gentlemen, "Since I last met you in Parliament it has been my chief object to carry into effect those measures which your wisdom had adopted for the defence of the United Kingdom, and for the vigorous prosecution of the war. In these preparations I have been seconded by the voluntary exertions of all ranks of my people, in a manner that has, if possible, strengthened their claims to my confidence and affection—they have proved that the menaces of the enemy have served to rouse their native and hereditary spirit; and that all other considerations are lost in a general disposition to make those efforts and sacrifices which the honor and safety of the kingdom demanded at this important and critical conjuncture. "Though my attention has principally been directed to the great object of internal security, no opportunity has been lost of making an impression on the foreign possessions of the enemy. The islands of St. Lucia, of Tobago, of St. Pierre and Miquelon, and the settlements of Demerara and Essequibo, have surrendered to the British arms. In the conduct of the operations, by which those valuable acquisitions have been made, the utmost promptitude and zeal have been displayed by the officers employed on those services, and by my forces acting under their command, by sea and land. "In Ireland, the leaders, and several inferior agents, in the late traitorous and atrocious conspiracy have been brought to justice; and the public tranquility has experienced no further interruption. I indulge the hope, that such of my deluded subjects as have swerved from their allegiance are now convinced of their error; and that, having compared the advantages they derive from the protection of a free constitution, with the condition of those countries which are under the dominion of the French Government, they will cordially & zealously concur in resisting any attempt that may be made against the security and independence of the United Kingdom. "Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "I have a perfect reliance on your public spirit for making such provisions, as may be necessary for the service of the year. The progressive improvement of the revenue cannot fail to encourage you to persevere in the system which has been adopted, of detraying the expences of the war, with as little addition as possible to the public debt, and the permanent burthens of the state. "I lament the heavy pressure, which, under the present circumstances, must unavoidably be experienced by my people; but I am persuaded that they will meet it with the good sense and fortitude which so eminently distinguish their character under the conviction of the indispensable importance of upholding the dignity, and providing effectually for the safety of the Empire. "My Lords and Gentlemen, "I have concluded a Convention with the King of Sweden, for the purpose of adjusting all differences which have arisen on the subject of the eleventh article of the treaty of 1661. I have directed that a copy of this convention should be laid before you; and you will, I trust be of opinion that the arrangement, whilst it upholds our maritime rights, is founded on those principles of reciprocal advantage which are best calculated to maintain and improve the good understanding which happily subsists between the two countries. "In the prosecution of the contest in which we are engaged, it shall be as it has ever been, my first object to execute as becomes me, the great trust committed to my charge. Embarked with my brave and loyal people in one common cause, it is my fixed determination, if the occasion should arise, to share their exertions and their dangers in the defence of our constitution, our religion, our laws and our independence. To the activity and valor of my fleets and armies to the zeal and unconquerable spirit of my faithful subjects, I confide the honor of my crown and all those valuable interests which are involved in the issue of this momentous contest. "Actuated by these sentiments, and humbly imploring the blessings of divine providence, I look forward with a firm conviction, that if, contrary to all just expectation, the enemy should elude the vigilance of my numerous fleets
and cruizers, and attempt to execute their presumptuous threat of invading our coasts, the consequences will be to them discomfiture, confusion, and disgrace; and that ours will not only be the glory of surmounting present difficulties, and repelling immediate danger, but the solid and permanent advantage of fixing the safety and independence of the kingdom on the basis of acknowledged strength, the result of its own tried energy and resources." PRIVATE BOARDING. The subscriber will furnish Board for six or eight gentlemen on moderate terms. THOMAS MOORE. King Street, nearly opposite Col. Bencale's Feb. 10. d3c For Sale, At a moderate price, and on a credit of 12, 18 and 24 months, A three story Brick House, on King street, between Alfred and Patrick streets, on the south side thereof, at present occupied by Mr. Philip Care. The House is 25 feet front, and 40 feet deep, nearly finished, with 10 good rooms. The lot is 200 feet deep, running to a 10 feet alley, with a brick kitchen and stable. Any person inclining to purchase will apply to the subscriber. Jacob Hoffman. Feb. 10. c01m PSALMODY. THE Committee appointed on behalf of the Episcopal Church for that purpose, beg leave to inform the Congregation that they have procured a person to officiate as Clerk, who also proposes keeping a SINGING SCHOOL in this place, and the Committee have it in their power to recommend him as a person of character and knowledge of his profession. His School will be opened This Evening at Mrs. Fletcher's House on Prince Street, and will be continued every Tuesday and Friday evening; and as soon as the weather moderates it will be kept at the Protestant and Presbyterian Churches alternately. The Committee. All those desirous of being taught Psalmody will please apply at the abovenamed place. NOTE. In our paper of yesterday the evenings of meeting were mistated—they are on Tuesday and Friday , as abovenamed. Feb 10 d S. THOMEE Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of GILDING And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern. Looking Glass and Pictures Frames MADE & REGIL'D. NEEDLE WORK framed in a handsome manner. NAMES AND PROFILES correctly enamelled on Glass. S. THOMEE, as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his ability to business may entitle him to. Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Particularly a set of the BATTLE OF THE NILE, in colours, handsomely framed and glazed. Dec. 30. d3m Sail Making. THOMAS SANFORD takes this method of informing the public, that he has commenced the Sail Making business in the Loft over the store of Benjamin Shreve jun. at the corner of Prince and Union streets, where he hopes from his attention to business, and his exertions to please, to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. Feb. 4. d A Cheap Bargain. TO BE SOLD, A THREE story new BRICK HOUSE, on Prince Street between Fairfax and Royal Streets on the south side thereof, second door from Mrs. Hewes and Millers store, and next adjoining Mrs. Resler. The house is in an unfinished state, but the doors, sashes and architraves, &c. are all made and at a small expence may be completed, it is unnecessary to give any further explanation, as any person inclining to purchase will naturally view the premises. The key is in possession of Capt. C. McKnight. The payments will be made easy. Application to be made to the subscriber in the City of Washington, or Dr. Thos. Triplett, Alexandria. It not sold at private sale, it will be sold at public vendue on the Fifth of March next. Clotworthy Stephenson. Feb. 6. d1s Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.

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Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King Street, where a specimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
RECEIVED,
By the Sch't Hilland and Hoop Unity, from Philadelphia,
40 bks. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each
20 do. strong draught Beer,
30 boxes Spanish Segars, and
A small Invoice of Soal Leather.
On Hand,
Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round
do, hoop do, and nail rods, for sale by
Daniel M'Clean.
Jan. 19.
I will Rent,
For one year on moderate terms, and give immediate possession,
HOUSES and LOTS,
in the town of Dumfries, adjoining the court house, and lately occupied by captain George Williams, as a tavern. The terms will be made known on application to Mr. William Smith, of Dumfries, or the subscriber.
The above property will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of one, two, and three years, at Prince William court house, on the 5th day of March next, being court day. A clear and indisputable title will be made to the purchaser, or purchasers, on the day of sale; he or they giving bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
A minute description of this property is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed those inclined to rent or purchase, will first view the premises.
James Mitchell.
Stafford Court House,
Dec. 28.
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Fifty Dollars Reward.
Eloped from Dumfries Virginia, on Saturday, the 27th ult. a negro man who call himself Joseph O'Barnwell, usually known by the name of Joe; complexion dark brown; person slender, and rather handsome; walks erect, about 30 years of age; five feet eight to nine inches high, has the mark of sores on his legs, of a spurious engaging address, is artful and very dishonest, and will assuredly rob whoever may be so unfortunate as to employ him. His cloaths not known, but has a pair of half boots nearly new, very sharp pointed at the toes, and is in the practice of dressing gay; he has money, and will no doubt procure a pass; he was long a waiter in Dumfries Tavern, and is well known to travellers this way. The above reward of 50 dollars will be paid for securing said Joe in Dumfries or Alexandria jail, and 20 dollars will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States. It is supposed he is gone for Boston and will endeavour to get a passage by water from Baltimore or Philadelphia. Those secreting or assisting said runaway, will be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the law.
ALEXANDER BROWN.
Dumfries, Feb. 6.
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Between the 21st and 24th of Dec. 1803, out of Mr. Isaac Strother's waggon, some where on the road from Alexandria to Hillsborough, Loudoun county, a new man's SADDLE, of the following description, double skirted, pad lined with farge, and faced with leather, small round plated nails, stirrups plated on the outside and handbills pasted under the skirt, with the following inscription printed on them, Levi James, Sailer, Cap and Harness maker, Alexandria. A handsome reward will be given to any person that will leave it with James H. Hamilton, Hillsborough; or, Levi James, Alexandria.
February 1.
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BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun.
Has just received and for Sale,
40 barrels No. 1 Beef,
4 pipes Cogniac Brandy,
45 bags Pepper,
6 boxes womens' Morocco Shoes,
And a handsome assortment of India GOODS.
Dec. 27.
Notice.
The subscriber being duly appointed assignee of the estate and effects of James Smith, of Dumfries, a Bankrupt, GIVES NOTICE, to all those indebted to him, or who may have any of his estate or effects in their possession, to pay or deliver the same to the assignee without delay, and no other person, but such as may be authorized by him. Those indebted, who find it inconvenient to make immediate payment, that will on or before the first day of March next, come forward and give bonds for the balances due said estate, will be indulged until September next, by making the same secure, but those who do not avail themselves of this opportunity, or making payment, may expect prosecutions will be commenced without reserve.
Timothy Brundige,
Assignee.
Further Notice.
ON Monday the 5th day of March next will commence the sale of the property of James Smith, at the Store lately occupied by him in Dumfries, consisting of a
Variety of GOODS,
the remains of his Store, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farming Utensils, River and Bay Craft, Scows, Boats, &c. &c.
Also—TWELVE NEGROES, if not disposed of at private sale.
Likewise the Lands, Houses, Lots, &c. of said Smith's, viz.
A Tract of Land near Dumfries on the tide waters of Powell's Creek, called Cedar Grove, containing about 600 acres, with Houses and other improvements.
One moiety of a Tract of Land on Chappawamis Creek, with Houses, Quarries, and Freestone thereon, &c
An House and Lot in Newport, (Potomac) No. 13.
Two Lots with Storehouse, Sheds, Wharf, &c. in the same place, No. 15 & 16.
One of two undivided Lots in the Town of Geneva, State of New-York.
Two Lots in the City of Washington, No. — and — in Square —.
And the Houses and Lots in Dumfries now occupied by said Smith.
For further particulars concerning said Lands, &c. enquire of said Smith, or the subscriber, who will show the terms and which will be publicly made known at the time and place of sale.
A credit of six months will be given on all sums over Twenty Dollars, by giving bond with approved security for the amount, with interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
The Sale will continue from day to day until all the aforesaid property is disposed of.
Timothy Brundige.
Dumfries, Jan. 25.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
In virtue of a Deed of Trust executed and bearing date on the 8th day of January, 1798, between Isaac Pollock of the first part, Wm. Deakins, junr. (since deceased) of the second part, and Jonah Thompson and Richard Veitch of the third part,
I, the subscriber, being the executor, devisee, and legal assignee of the said William Deakins, junr deceased, for the purpose of executing the trusts in and by that deed declared, shall and will on Tuesday the 27th day of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the tavern of John H. Barney, in George Town, expose at public sale, for Cash, to the highest bidder, that
Valuable Lot,
situated on Water Street, in said town, on which the house at present occupied by Mr. Barney as a tavern stands, together with all the buildings and improvements on the same. Said lot fronting on Water Street 52 feet, and running back 175 feet parallel with Cherry alley, and binding thereon—being part of that lot designated in the plan of Old George Town, by No. 49.
Also,
Another Lot on Keys Street (being part of that lot designated by No. 77, in the plan of Old George Town,) comprehending a part of that wharf lately occupied as a lumber yard by Mr. George King.
Also,
A large and convenient two story Brick Dwelling House.
More particular information relative to the above valuable property may be had at any time previous to the day of sale, by application to Messrs. Thompson and Veitch, in Alexandria, John T. Mason, Esq. George town, or to the subscriber.
FRANCIS DEAKINS,
Executor and Devisee of William Deakins, Junr. deceased.
George town, January 18.
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My residence hereafter will be in Fredericksburg. I shall continue to attend the county courts of Prince William and Stafford, the district courts of Fredericksburg and Hay-Market, the Richmond chancery district court, and the court of appeals. My clients may see me during every Prince William Court (commencing on the first Monday in each month) at the same office in which I have hitherto done business in Dumfries.
Benjamin Botts.
Jan. 13.
MAHOGANY FURNITURE.
JOHN B. TAYLOR,
Cabinet Maker,
King-Street, next door but one to the Printing Office of the Advertiser,
Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor, Baltimore, PLAIN AND ELEGANT FURNITURE, consisting of—
Cellerett side boards, side board tables with marble tops, secretaries, book cases, bureaus, work tables, candle stands, card tables, dining and breakfast tables, which he offers for sale low.
He respectfully offers his service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctually attended to.
Jan. 28.
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The Literary Magazine,
AND
American Register,
Published Monthly by Messrs. Conrad & Co. (Philadelphia) price 50. cents each number. 3 Nos. are already received by
R. & J. GRAY,
Book-sellers, King Street,
Where those who wish to Patronize the work will please to leave their names.
February 6.
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HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool.
A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well
ASSORTED CRATES,
in excellent condition.—Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware.
Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones.
Oct. 29.
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To Rent,
For one or more years, that valuable DISTILLERY AND MILL, Late the Property of General GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, situated on a navigable creek within nine miles of Alexandria.
This Distillery has five large Stills and a Boiler erected upon the late improved plan, with sheds for raising and fattening Hogs, also Stalls for thirty Beeves.
In point of situation none can exceed it, the easy access to Maryland, will always ensure the greatest abundance of grain for carrying on the distilling business in its most extensive scale, independent of its own neighbourhood, which has always been able to supply it. The mill will require some repairs, which will be done at the proprietor's expense; she has manufactured large quantities of Flour, and may easily be made to do it again: To this mill is a cooper's shop, and a comfortable dwelling house. Application to be made to the subscriber, near the spot.
LAW. LEWIS.
Woodlawn, Jan. 27.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Aralanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Sept. 30.
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NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of Trust from Joseph White Harrison, of Fairfax county, to the subscribers, we will offer for sale, for cash, on Wednesday the 29th day of February, on the Premises.
THE TRACT OF LAND,
on which the said JOSEPH W. HARRISON now lives—Containing about
Three Hundred and Six Acres, situated within twelve miles of Alexandria, and the same distance from the City of Washington, and George Town.
JACOB HOFFMAN, R. I. TAYLOR.
January 24.
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THE RESIDUE OF
Col. Pendleton's PROPERTY
Adjoining this town,
WILL be sold on the First Day of April for negotiable paper payable in the Bank of Alexandria—one fourth to be paid in four months, one fourth in six months, one fourth in twelve months and the remaining fourth in eighteen months from the day of sale. The plot of the land and lots may be seen at Col. Deneale's office, who is authorised to dispose of the above mentioned property in whole or in part at private sale.
Charles Simms,
George Deneale,
Edmund J. Lee.
January 27.
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Public Sale.
On the first day of June next will be sold, a moiety in fee simple, of
The 3 story Brick Dwelling House situate in Prince Street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. A. S. Swoope. Also, a moiety of
THREE TENEMENTS,
situate in King Street, tenanted to Philip Conn and others. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, by
J. B. Swoope,
Administrator of E. B. Swoope, decd.
Jan. 20.
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I will sell by PRIVATE SALE the STORE and WAREHOUSE at present occupied by Allison & Geiger, situated in the corner of Prince and Fairfax Streets, 55 feet on Fairfax and 68 feet on Prince Street; one water LOT on Water Street, 44 feet on Water Street and extending 300 feet back to Union Street with the liberty of wharfage. The lot on Prince and Fairfax Streets, are at present rented to Allison and Geiger for one year from the 1st Oct. next. The lot on Water Street is let to Samuel Harper for eight years from the 15th of October next. If the above mentioned property is not sold by private bargain, it will be sold on the premises on the 1st day of April next when the terms will be made known. Please apply to GEORGE M. MUNN.
February 6.
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P. NOWLAND
Has an elegant assortment of
Patent Lamps,
Ladies and Gentlemens Mahogany and Japanese Dressing Cases, with a great variety of articles in the Furniture Line.
Jan. 27.
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For Sale,
A HOUSE and LOT, lower end of Prince Street. The stand is convenient to the shipping and offers considerable advantages as a store or druggist's shop, and can accommodate a family. Apply at the same to
Charles Douglas,
Jan. 23.
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Exchange on London.
A GOVERNMENT BILL for Twelve Hundred pounds sterling at 60 days sight, for sale by J. and Thos. Vowell.
Jan. 31.
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LOST,
A 30 Dollar Note of the Bank of Alexandria, off the old plate. Any person finding it, and leaving it with the Editor, will be handsomely rewarded.
Feb. 7.
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WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season.
Oct. 17.
For Sale,
On very moderate terms, a case of OSTRICH FEATHERS. Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Jan. 16.
To Let,
THE frame Warehouse on King Street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Andrew Valle. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Dennis Ramsey.
R. I. TAYLOR.
August 15.
FOR SALE,
A two story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, in the City of Washington, on very easy terms. Thomas Patten.
Jan. 18.
STOUGHTON'S
GENUINE BITTERS,
Faithfully prepared at the original warehouse London.
TO make any observations here, upon the superior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have stood the test of approbation a great number of years.
Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price one half.
Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance on the price, or bartered for country produce, on application to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, book-sellers, Alexandria.
Sold also, (Retail)
By Rapine, Conrad and Co. book-sellers, Capitol Hill, Washington; John March, book-seller, George Town; Tilsley Graham, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Fredericksburg.
Nov. 5.