Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-02 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hlds. 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, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ts,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
April 26.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hlds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hlds.  Sugar in hlds. 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.
 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 Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
April 30.
GOODS for SALE.
TO BE SOLD,
By private bargain, before the 5th day of next month, the
STOCK of GOODS,
of an extensive and well assorted retail store—the goods imported by the proprietors. Only a small advance on the cost will be required, and liberal credit given upon bond and approved security. Apply to Messrs. Alex. Henderson and Co. Alexandria, or Mr. Brown, Dumfries.
April 1.
dS-hM
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON,
A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity.
Jan. 19.
d
SPRING GOODS.
The Subscriber has received at his store, corner of Fairfax and Prince streets, a part of his Spring Goods, CONSISTING OF
 2 cases Dimities,  1 case Superior Chintzes (elegant patterns),  1 case printed Cottons, (dark figures)  1000 pieces Nankeens,  2 cases Irish Linens,  200 pieces German Rolls,  1 case striped Nankeens,  1 do. Cotton Stripe,  1 do. Harlaem Stripe,  Cambric Muslins 6 5 and 9 8 wide,  2 Bales Gurrahs,  1 Case Lady's Chip Hats, latest fashion,  Brown Holland,  Ticklenburg,  Russia Sheeting,  Ravens Duck,  100 Pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs. 
The above Goods will be sold at the most reduced prices. AMOS ALLISON. April 29. e03t
ROBERT B. JAMESSON OFFERS FOR SALE,
 20 hhds. 1st quality Muscovado Sugar,  15 do. 2d do. do.  10 do. 3d do. do.  Loaf and Lump do.  10,000 lb. best Green Coffee,  30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial,  4th proof Irish Whiskey,  Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum,  Coniac and Barcelona Brandy,  Holland Geneva,  Wine and Cyder Vinegar,  Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz.  30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality,  Mould and dipt Candles,  White and brown Soap,  200 reams of Wrapping Paper of different sizes,  Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10,  Madeira, Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Catalonia, Frontinac, Teneriffe, And Malaga } WINES,  English Gunpowder from F to double battle,  50 boxes fine Muscadelle Raisins,  20 bales Spinning Cotton. 
Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, alum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assorted, &c. &c. April 27. d1m
BRIDGES.
On Tuesday the third of May next, being the second day of Prince William court, at the court house of said county, between the hours of 12 and 4 o'clock, will be let to the lowest bidder,
The building of two Bridges, of stone; one over Cedar Run, near Cornwallis's Ford, and the other over Broad Run, near Atwell's Ford. A plan will be shewn on the day of sale, by the commissioners. Bond with satisfactory security will be required. Two thousand dollars are now ready subject to the orders of the Commissioners.
 James Ewell, Thos. Lee, sen. Charles Ewell, Bernard Hooe, jun. } Court Comm'ers. 
April 8. dds
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Sch'r Friendship, (Intended as a regular Packet) JOHN QUANDRILL, Master; for Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Mr. Mathewson's wharf, or to PHILIP CARE, Union street. April 22. d
For FALMOUTH, (Eng.)
The fine new SNOW ORION, S. ALLEN, Master. She will sail next week, and has excellent accommodations for passengers. For passage only apply to the captain on board, or R. T. HOOE and Co. April 29. 3rd
This Day Landing,
From on board the Schooner May Flower, Carlo Mauran, master, and for sale by the subscriber.
 20 hhds. Surinam Molasses of an excellent quality,  1 ton of Cordage,  200 tierces Stone Lime,  1 bale Russia Sheeting,  500 pieces Nankeen,  10 chests Young Hyson Tea,  20 bds. new Rum. 
J. G. Ladd. April 29. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
 Have for Sale,  50 boxes Segars,  2 bales Muslins,  6 pipes old Madera Wine,  5 trels's Threads,  100 pieces Bandanoes,  10 bales Cotton,  1 trunk low priced Calicoes,  2 butts French Brandy,  50 boxes Soap and Candles,  4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards,  50 kegs Tobacco (James river)  20 bds. Beef and Pork,  10 hhds. Sugar,  10 tons Swedish Iron,  20 boxes Chocolate,  100 reams Wrapping Paper,  100 do. Writing do.  French and Nova Scotia Plaster,  Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt. 
A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
New Publications.
Just come to hand and for sale by the subscribers—Emeline; the Orphan of the Castle, in three vols. by C. Smith; making the 7th, 8th and 9th vols. of Conrad's and Co's edition of select novels. Price to subscribers one dollar, to non-subscribers one dol. 25 cents per volume.
Select Plays, 3d volume. Containing the Poor Gentleman, Folly as it Flies, and the Secret. Price to subscribers 1 dol. to non-subscribers 1 dollar 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY, King street.
Where country merchants may be supplied with school and family bibles and testaments, spelling books, primers ink powder, bonnet boards, chap books, toy books, &c. on as good terms as the same articles can be bought in Baltimore. April 29. d
T. SIMMS—has for Sale, SALT,
For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars. March 22. d
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz.
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improvements thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Robert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and interest of said Robert Mease to the following lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt street, between King and Cameron streets, lately occupied by Robert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandell; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dol. per annum; on a Lot on Union street, leased to Thomas Crandell; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with approved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment. WILLIAM HERBERT, Trustee. April 28. ddf
JUST RECEIVED,
Thirteen Hundred dry, well cured
Venison Hams,
A few hundred sweet Oranges of an excellent flavor, fresh Lemons, A few bds. new Pork and Herrings, very good.
Also—Seed Potatoes of an excellent quality by the barrel or bushel. Thos. Simms. April 25. d
For Sale,
ONE half of the valuable tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom, late the property and residence of George Lee Waugh, deceased. Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy, and smoke house; bounded on one side by Potomac creek, where is an excellent fishery, and abundance of wild fowl in the season. This land will be sold altogether or in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shewn Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Cary Seldon who lives convenient, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also shew all the lines.
If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bidder, at Mr. Estes's tavern in Fredericksburg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a plat will be shewn to those who wish to purchase.
Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date. For other particulars apply to the subscriber, who is authorised by the Devisees to bargain for the same.
Gavin Corbin Turberville. King George County, Doegg, } dds April 5, 1803.

To the Editor of the New York Morning Chronicle.
SIR,
I was calmly enjoying my toast and coffee some mornings ago, with my sister Dorothy and Jack Stylish, when we were surprised by the abrupt entrance of my friend, Mr. Andrew Quoz. By the particular expression of his knowing phiz , as cousin Jack calls it I immediately perceived he was laboring with some important intelligence.
In one hand he held the Morning Chronicle, and with the fore finger of the other pointed to the particular paragraph. I hastily put on my spectacles, and seized the paper with eager curiosity. Judge my surprise, Mr. Editor, on reading an act of our legislature, pronouncing any citizen of this state who shall send, bear, or accept a challenge, either verbal or written, disqualified from holding any office of honor or confidence, or of voting at any election within this state, &c. &c.
The paper fell from my hands—I turned my eyes to friend Andrew in mute astonishment. Quoz put his finger to his nose, and winking significantly, cried "What do you think of this my friend Jonathan?"
"Here is a catastrophe," exclaimed I, in a melancholy tone. "Here is a damper for the mettlesome youths of the age. Spirit of chivalry, whither hast thou flown! Shade of Don Quixote, dost thou not look down with contempt on the degeneracy of the times!"
My sister Dorothy caught a sympathetic spark of enthusiasm—deep read in all the volumes of ancient romance, and delighted with the glowing descriptions of the heroic age, she had learned to admire the galantry of former days, and mourned to see the last spark of chivalric fire thus rudely extinguished.
Alas! my brother, said she, to what a deplorable state are our young men reduced! how piteous must be their situation—with sensibilities so easily injured, and bosoms so tremblingly alive to the calls of honor and etiquette!
Indeed my dear Dorothy, said I, I felt most deeply for their melancholy situation. Deprived in these dull, monotonous, peaceable times, of all opportunities of evincing, in the hardy contest of tented field, that heroic flame that burns within their breasts, they were happy to vent the lofty sumings of their souls in the more domestic and less dangerous encounters of the duel—like the warrior in the fable, who deprived of the pleasure of slaughtering armies, contented himself with cutting down cabbages.
Here a solemn pause ensued. I called to mind all the tales I had heard or read of ancient knights: their amours, their quarrels, and their combats; how, on a fair summer's morning, the knight of the Golden Goose met the knight of the Fiery Fiddle; how the knight of the Fiery Fiddle exclaimed in lofty tones, "whoever denies that Donna Fiddleosa is the most peerless beauty in the universe, must brave the strength of this arm!" how they both engaged with dreadful fury, and, after fighting till sunset, the knight of the Fiery Fiddle fell a martyr to his constancy; murmuring in melodious accents, with his latest breath, the beloved name of Fiddleosa.
From these ancient engagements, I descended to others more modern in their dates, but equally important in their origins. I recalled the genuine politeness and polished ceremony with which duels were conducted in my youthful days, when that gentlemanly weapon, the small sword was in the highest vogue. A challenge was worded with the most particular complaisance: and one that I have still in my possession, ends with the words, "your friend and affectionate servant, Nicholas Stubbs." When the parties met on the field, the same decorum was observed; they pulled off their hats, wished one another a good day, and helped to draw off each other's coats and boots, with the most respectful civility. Their fighting too was so handsomely conducted: no awkward movements; no eager and angry pushes; all cool, elegant and graceful. Every thrust had its sa sa ; and a ha ha lunged you gently through the body. Then nothing could equal the tenderness and attention with which a wounded antagonist was treated: his adversary, after wiping his sword deliberately, kindly supported him in his arms, examined his pulse, and enquired, with the most affec-
tionate solicitude, "how he felt himself now?"—Thus every thing was conducted in a well-bred, gentlemanly manner.
Our present customs I can't say I much admire. A twelve inch barrel pistol and ounce ball are blunt, unceremonious affairs, and prevent that display of grace and elegance allowed by the small sword. Beside, there is something so awkward in having the muzzel of a pistol staring one full in the face, that I should think it might be apt to make our youthful heroes feel rather disagreeable; unless, as I am told has been sometimes the case, the duel was fought by twilight.
The ceremony of loading, priming, cocking, &c. has not the most soothing effects on a person's feelings; and I am told that some of our warriors have been known to tremble and make wry faces during these preparations—though this has been attributed, and doubtless with much justice, to the violence of their wrath and fierceness of their courage.
I had thus been musing for some time, when I broke silence at last by hinting to friend Quoz some of my objections to the mode of fighting with pistols.
Truly, my friend Oldstyle, said Quoz, I am surprised at your ignorance of modern customs: trust me I know no amusement that is, generally speaking, more harmless. To be sure, there may now and then a couple of determined fellows take the field who resolve to do the thing in good earnest; but in general our fashionable duellists are content with only one discharge; and then, either they are poor shots, or their triggers pull hard, or they shut the wrong eye, or some other cause intervenes, so that it is ten, aye twenty chances to one in their favour.
Here I begged leave to differ from friend Andrew. I am well convinced, said I, of the valour of our young men, and that they determine, when they march forth to the field, either to conquer or die; but it generally happens that their seconds are of a more peaceable mind, and interpose after the first shot; but I am informed that they come often very near being killed, having bullet holes through their hats and coats, which like Falstaff's hack'd sword, are strong proofs of the serious nature of their encounters.
My sister Dorothy, who is of a humane and benevolent disposition, would no doubt detest the idea of duels, did she not regard them as the last gleams of those days of chivalry, to which she looks back with a degree of romantic enthusiasm. She now considers them as having received their death blow; for how can even the challenges be conveyed, said she, when the very messengers are considered as principals in the offence.
Nothing more easy, said friend Quoz: a man gives me the lie, very well: I tread on his toes in token of challenge; he pulls my nose by way of acceptance: thus you see the challenge is safely conveyed without a third party. We then settle the mode in which satisfaction is to be given; as for instance, we draw lots which of us must be slain to satisfy the demands of honour. Mr. A. or Mr. B. my antagonist, is to fall; well, madam, he stands below in the street; I run up to the garret window, and drop a brick upon his head: If he survives well and good; if he falls, why nobody is to blame, it was purely accidental. Thus the affair is settled, according to the common saying, to our mutual satisfaction.
Jack Stylish observed, that as to Mr. Quoz's project of dropping bricks on people's heads, he considered it a vulgar substitute: for his part he thought it would be well for the legislature to amend their law respecting duels, and licence them under proper restrictions—That no persons should be allowed to fight without taking out a regular license from what might be called the Blood and Thunder Office —That they should be obliged to give two or three weeks notice of the intended combat in the newspapers: That the contending parties should fight till one of them fell, and that the public should be admitted to the scene.
This he observed, would in some degree, be reviving the spectacles of antiquity, when the populace were regaled with the combats of gladiators. We have at present no games resembling those of the ancients; except now and then, a bull or bear bait, and this would be a valuable addition to the list of our refined amusements.
I listened to their discourse in silence: yet I cannot but think, Mr. Editor, that this plan is entitled to some attention. Our young men fight ninety nine times
out of a 100, through fear of being branded with the epithet of coward ; and since they fight to please the world, the world being thus interested in their encounter, should be permitted to attend and judge in person of their conduct.
As I think the subject of importance, I take the liberty of requesting a corner in the Morning Chronicle, to submit it to the consideration of the public.
JONATHAN OLDSTYLE.
From the PATRIOT.
ECONOMY,
The Watch-Word of Republicanism.
THE friend of man, from the elevated heights of philosophy; the intelligent farmer, in the humble walk of agricultural pursuit, behold in the same light, and with like emotions, the republican drama which is now exhibited on the political theatre.
Among the motives to action, the thirst for property, the love of gain, is the most powerful; hence a hungry party, with a wistful eye upon the golden fruit, diving into the recesses of the human heart fixed upon economy as the watch-word, the magic talisman, to conjure up to themselves the honours and emoluments of a rising country. With this powerful weapon, like the lever of Archimedes, they have raised the world. The contrivance worked a charm, and it might be said, even in our days, that the children of darkness are wiser in their generation than those of the light. Federal officers denounced for plundering the public treasury; proclaimed guilty by ten thousand republican voices, have not yet been brought to justice; they are suffered in security to fatten on the fruit of their spoils. Even the far famed report of the committee of investigation, of the ever memorable session of 1802, which unlocked the public eye, the very Augean stable of corruption, is suffered to sleep; to sink into the republican tomb where the ghosts of mighty demagogues, in "durance vile," are doomed to rest. This spectre has proved harmless to the plundering federal officers; no one is compelled to disgorge his pelf; no one brought to punishment; the all powerful arm of republican justice is withered, and the nascent energies of democracy are subdued in the embraces of the President's Mazzei Delilah. But economy continues to be rung in our ears; it savels every note in the republican tune; it becomes with the worshipers of the powers that be, the first part of their morning and evening service; and we cannot but fancy the office worn rotatory of Jefferson exclaiming, in secret, O Economy! sweet profession! thou givest us bread and closest us, and "in thee we live, move and have our being;" long will I remain thy professor, and lasting shall be thy dominion. Such are the tricks of modern republicanism. But justice ere long, raising her stern voice; shall say to the political hypocrite, stay thy hand, thy days are numbered; so far shalt thou come and no farther.
A LOOKER-ON.
County of Oneida, April 8, 1803.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, March 19.
An English vessel arrived on Wednesday night from La Hogue; she sailed from thence last Sunday evening in consequence of the bustle and confusion that was going on at La Hogue and Cherbourg. She was about to load oysters for London, and was heaving out ballast for that purpose; but from the warlike appearance of affairs in that neighborhood the captain thought it most prudent to leave it as early as possible. Tickets were leaving at the houses of all those connected with the army, and the utmost confusion seemed to prevail.
The following notice was yesterday issued by Mr. Erving the American Consul.
AMERICAN CONSULATE.
London, March 18.
Official notice has been received from Lisbon, that his Royal highness the Prince Regent of Portugal has issued unlimited orders for the admission of foreign flour into the ports of that country, on paying a duty of forty rees per alquier, or four hundred and eighty rees, equal to sixty cents per barrel; and that vessels with clear bills of health, and whose crews are free from any sickness, shall no longer be subjected to quarantine.
The following extract of a letter from an officer just arrived from Carthagena, is important at the present crisis:
"The Spaniards are laying up and dismantling all the ships of war that were at Carthagena. Five sail of the line, one of which is a fine first rate, called the Indian, are laid up as above; and a fine first rate, called the Prince, had failed for Ferrol to be laid up there. The magazines at Carthagena are without stores of every description; scarce a coil of rope, a bolt of canvas, or spar that would make a lower yard. The artificers were discharged for want of money to pay them. Certificates were given to them, as well as to the seamen, for the balance of the wages due to them, which they sold for what they could get, about one half of their stated value."
Courier Office, Three P. M.
We have just heard a rumour, which is in circulation in this city. It is, that an embargo has been laid upon our ships in the French ports.
We mention the rumour: but have not been able at this late hour to ascertain whether it be authentic or not. It produced some effect upon the Funds; the 3 per cents which were at 65 for money, and 66 for account, fell to 64 1/2 for money and 65 1/2 for the account.
Traveller Office, London, March 19, half past 3 o'clock.
We stop the Press to state, that intelligence has just reached us of an embargo having been laid upon all the British vessels in the ports of France. We do not pledge ourselves for the authenticity of this intelligence.
By a vessel arrived at Plymouth from Cherburgh, an account is received of orders having reached that place on Sunday last from Paris, for all waggons, carts, carriages and horses, to be put in requisition, for the purpose of transporting troops and baggage; in consequence of which the greatest bustle and confusion prevailed at that place.
Price of Stocks, this day at Twelve.
3 per cent Consols 65 3/4 64 3/4. Dito, for acc. 66 1/4 65 1/2. 3 per cent reduced. Ominum 13 12 3/4 discount.
March 20.
We are assured, from an authority on which we confidently rely, that our government, satisfied by the evidence of past experience, that further concession, instead of consolidating the peace would only weaken its foundation and invite aggression, have resolved to resist the torrent of Republican domination, and to try the issue of another war, should their appeal to the justice and policy of France prove unsuccessful. Should the dispute be amicably adjusted, the concession must proceed from France.
On the arrival of the courier, announcing to Bonaparte the King's message to Parliament, the Consul immediately sent for General Duroc (distinguished by his successful embassy to the Prussian court) and after an audience, which consumed the greater part of the night, Duroc was despatched on a second mission to Berlin; and it is understood that Bonaparte waits the result of this measure, previous to his definitive reply to the remonstrances of our Cabinet.
It is stated that a vessel has arrived at Plymouth, announcing that an embargo had been imposed on all British vessels in the French ports; but this report is obviously incorrect, although some interruption to the sailing of vessels, with particular freights may have occurred, as is said to have been the case at Calais: but the incourse by packets, &c. continues as for some time past.
A letter by the Lisbon mail announces the arrival of general Lasnes at his former hotel; it adds, that the instant of his arrival, he wrote to the Prince regent, informing him that he came to resume his former functions, but that he could not appear at any levee till all the ministers who had formerly given him offence were dismissed! Extraordinary as it may appear, the Prince is said to have complied with this request.
Such is the present scarcity of cash in the city, and such the desperate extent of speculation, that more than 50 per cent. is paid for money for the continuation on Ominum from Friday last till Tuesday next.
NEW YORK, April 29.
The arrival at this port yesterday of the ships Julianna, Onario, and Young Factor, has put the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser in possession of London Papers to the 20th March, Liverpool of the 21st, and London Prices Current of the 18th.
We have selected the most interesting part of their contents.

On the important question of Peace or War, between Great Britain and France, we have nothing decisive. The definitive answer of Bonaparte to the ultimatum of the British Cabinet, which was every moment expected, had not arrived in London on the morning of the 20th of March. Our extracts are principally confined to the subject. In fact, the London papers are almost wholly occupied with "the dint of warlike preparation," and with conjecture on what will be the probable issue.
It is mentioned as report in a paper of the 14th, that Bonaparte had written a letter to the King of England, of which the following is the substance:—"Brother, in disputes between nations of such importance as England and France, a question must necessarily arise of considerable moment, viz. Which is the greater? " We of course, reciprocally, must be partial; and I have no hesitation in declaring, that if Britain do not submit to my claims, the English Empire must be crase (destroyed)."
The probability of a renewal of hostilities, and the report of an embargo in the French ports, had caused a sensible depression of the funds at the date of our last accounts.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, MAY 2.
WELL Mr. "No Aristocrat," and what are you that attempts to strut and look big? You prate about Athens, and a great many things, as if you were somebody.
You rightly observe that your head is blockish . It must, indeed, be a block, or you would not have said so many stupid things as you have. But let me advise you, Sir, to take a pinch of snuff and brighten up your optic glasses, examine your records again, and see if there was nothing done by our federal legislature towards reducing our navy to a peace establishment, more than merely suspending the building of six seventy four gun ships. You ask, "was there any seamen discharged? Was there a single sea officer disbanded before Mr. Jefferson came into office?" Yes, Mr. Blockhead , before Mr. Jefferson came into office, Congress had passed a law for that purpose, and also allowing the sale of all our vessels of war, except a select number.
Whether a general peace was made in Europe before our army was disbanded or not, is of little consequence. The fact certainly is, that our peace was so far made as to justify the executive in that measure. But whether the disbandment was in consequence of the peace there, or that the peace in Europe was brought about by that disbandment, is a matter I shall not contend about. The main points I contend for are, that the army was disbanded, and the navy reduced to a peace establishment, before Mr. Jefferson came into office; and this being the case, it is but with an ill grace the democrats place to the credit of the Jefferson administration, the savings arising from the abolishing of these institutions.
It was to be expected that there would be a terrible howling among the Demoës, after our election. Driven as they are from their strong holds , to see their darling Mr. Brent supplanted in the affections of the people, by a man whom they hold in utter contempt, and have loaded with the foulest calumny, must be galling indeed. But why all this rancor and spleen; why such animosity and contention amongst us? Are we not all Federalists, are we not all Republicans? Yes, the veracity, the honor of Mr. Jefferson, is pledged for this solemn truth . A truth as evident, as plain, as the angles of a triangle.
I shall now, Mr. "No Aristocrat," take my leave of you. I am not going to spend all my time with politics. I have some other little matters to attend to.—But should you condescend to favour us with your real name, I may, perhaps, again tender you the homage of my high respects. JAMES DOUGLASS.
April 30.
The Batavian government has received official information that the Day of Algiers has declared WAR against FRANCE.
Two Proclamations were issued by the King of Great Britain, on the 10th ult.—one.
"For encouraging Seamen and Landsmen to enter themselves on board His Majesty's Ships of War."
THE OTHER "For recalling and prohibiting Seamen from serving Foreign Princes and States; and for granting Rewards for discovering such Seamen as shall conceal themselves" [N. T. pap.]
"Liverpool, March 19. "Stocks appear recovered, and the alarm of War is not as great as it was a few days ago."
Paris, March 14. There was yesterday, as usual, a grand circle at the Thuilleries. The Ambassadors of the different Powers were in the Saloon, with a numerous assemblage of strangers and ladies of distinction, Generals, Senators, Tribunes, Legislators, &c. Bonaparte entered, with an unusual alertness of manner, and after saluting the company, he addressed himself to Lord Whitworth, in a tone sufficiently loud to be heard by all who were present.—"You know, my Lord, that a terrible storm has arisen between England and France."
Lord Whitworth. "Yes, General Consul; but it is to be hoped that this storm will be dissipated without any serious consequences."
Bonaparte. "It will be dissipated when England shall have evacuated Malta. If not, the cloud will burst, and the bolt must fall. The king of England has promised by treaty to evacuate that place, and who is to violate the faith of Treaties?"
Lord Whitworth ( surprised on finding himself questioned in this manner, and before so many persons ) "But you know, General Consul, the circumstances which have hitherto delayed the evacuation of Malta. The intention of my sovereign is to fulfil the treaty of Amiens; and you know also."
Bonaparte. "You know ( with impetuosity ) that the French have carried on the war for ten years, and you cannot doubt but that they are in a condition to wage it again. Inform your court, that if on the receipt of your dispatches, orders are not issued for the immediate surrender of Malta, then War is declared . I declare my firm resolution is to see the treaty carried into effect, and leave it to the Ambassadors of the several powers who are at present to say who is in the wrong. You flatter yourselves that France would not dare to shew her resentment whilst her squadrons were at St. Domingo. I am happy thus publicly to undeceive you on that head."
Lord Whitworth. "But, General, the negotiation is not yet broken, and there is even reason to believe—"
Bonaparte. "Of what negotiation does your Lordship speak? It is necessary to negotiate what is conceded by treaty—to negotiate the fulfilment of engagements, and the duties of good faith?—Lord Whitworth was about to reply, Bonaparte made a sign with his hand and continued in a less elevated tone.] My Lord, you Lady is indisposed. She may probably breathe her native air rather sooner than you or I expect. I wish most ardently for peace, but if my just demand be not instantly complied with, then war must instantly follow, and God will decide. If treaties are not sufficient to bind to peace, then the vanquished must not be left in a condition to offer injury."
Here this unexpected conversation terminated, if that term be allowed, where the discourse was almost wholly on one side.
Bonaparte afterwards walked up and down the hall, and discoursed with several persons with an assumed air of gaiety. To the English, however, who met his eye, his regards were limited to a cold salute.
This scene is so important in its nature and consequence, and at the same time so new in Diplomatic History, that I have taken much pains to get at its details. The auditors were numerous and attentive; but some difficulty arose from the quickness of the sallies, as the reply did not always very graciously await the answer. Some traits of extreme vivacity on the part of the First Consul, I do not choose to hazard. In other respects the text, I believe is faithful, and I leave it to you to make the comment.
Just received, A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS, For sale by T. SIMMS.
Public Vendue.
Will be added to to-morrow's Sales, 1 bale of Gurrahs, 50 pieces Platillas, first quality, 1 trunk containing Chintzes, Calicoes, Marilles Quilting, &c. 1 do. containing Stockings, silk and cotton, Shawls, Muslins, Velvets, &c. &c. 12 pieces Ticklenburgs, damaged. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 2.
Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, without reserve, on Thursday the 12th instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
SUNDRY BUILDING LOTS,
SITUATED on the corner of Washington and Cameron streets, with sundry Buildings thereon; at which time the pavement will be completed round the said lots.
Also, The whole SQUARE, with 5 framed HOUSES thereon, either in lots from 36 to 25 feet front by 100 and 110 feet deep (a fifteen feet alley to each lot) or the whole square, as may best suit the purchasers.
It is pleasantly situated on Oronocco, Alfred, Patrick, and Pendleton streets, lying between John Dundas and John Potts, Esquires, houses. A part of the purchase can be taken in goods. The terms of payment will be more particularly made known on the day of sale.
JOHN BOGUE. May 2. eods
For Sale,
The fast sailing Sch'r Sisters , burthen about 70 tons, built on the Rappahannock. She is well calculated for a packet, and in pretty good trim. A liberal credit will be given.
Apply to SAM. CROUDSON & Co. Who have for Sale on board said Sch'r Fine Liverpool Salt in Sacks, and Tar in bds. May 2. eods
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeeding day be set up, owing to previous engagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distillery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised.
THOS. A. DIGGES, } Acting JAMES KEITH, } Executors. May 2, eo
G. GEIB
MOST respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has lately received an elegant assortment of PIANO FORTES, which he flatters himself cannot be surpassed, if equalled, by any in this town.
And he hopes the terms of sale he intends offering to the public, will induce those ladies and gentlemen to purchase who would wish to favor him with their patronage.—N. B. He will warrant them for twelve months.
For terms apply at Mrs. Wilson's boarding house, King street, Alexandria. May 2. d
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, at Mr. Lane's, about 13 miles from Alexandria, on the Winchester-road, on Friday night the 29th ult. a negro man named DAVID, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 22 years of age, very bowlegged and limps a little in walking, occasioned, as he says, by having his hip dislocated and one thigh broken. Had on a nankeen over jacket, country linen overalls, a mufin shirt, and a new pair of coarse shoes; took with him a superfine broadcloth coat, half worn, with pearl buttons—when strictly examined he has a freckle in his speech. He was brought from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and it is expected he made for Alexandria, for the purpose of getting a passage by water to the place where he came from. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and confining him in any jail so that the owner gets him again.
JAMES BROWN. May 2. eods
Notice.
THOSE gentlemen who have agreed to associate for the purpose of forming a volunteer uniform Company of Militia, will please to take notice that a Meeting will be held at Mr. Mott's Tavern To-MORROW EVENING, at 7 o'clock for electing officers and making other necessary arrangements.
Persons desirous of adding their names to the list are requested to attend that evening. May 2.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SPENCER, PEARCE & Co.
WAS dissolved on the 23d day of February last, by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the said firm are requested to present them (for payment,) to Benjamin and John Comegys, of the city of Baltimore, and those indebted desired to make payment to B. and J. C. or any person they may authorise to receive.
JERVIS SPENCER, GIDEON PEARCE, BENJ. & J. COMEGYS. May 2, 1803. eo 12 ||
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living near Piscataway in Prince George's county in the state of Maryland, on 9th April 1803, a Negro Man named MYAL. He went to spend his holiday's with his wife, who is a slave to Mr. Addington Skinner near Nottingham, and resided there until Wednesday morning, and then was seen with some of Mr. Norley Maddox's people on their way to the City of Washington. He is about five feet eight or ten inches high, rather mulatto cast, but dark, and a little round shouldered, and has lost one of his lower foreteeth, on the left side of his forehead he had a scar near the edge of his hair. As he had a variety of clothing, it is uncertain what he took with him. Whoever takes up the said run away and brings him home shall receive the above reward, and reasonable expenses paid, and if secured, so that I get him again.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harbouring or entertaining said fellow, at their peril, and particularly all masters of vessels from taking him away. BENNET GWYNN. May 2. 1aw 3: ‡
SALT,
Suitable for the Fisheries, and ENGLISH COAL, for sale on board the barque Henry, Capt. Trotter, just arrived from Liverpool. Apply to
R. T. HOOE & Co.
Who have likewise for Sale,
A quantity of English Slate for covering houses; Port; Dry Lisbon, & Calacavello Wines in qr. casks; soft shell'd Almonds in bags; Earthen Ware in crates, Stone Ware in crates; London Porter in casks; Pipes in boxes; Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a quantity of Georgia Cotton in bags. March 31. d
Turk's Island Salt.
Just received 1600 bushels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Irwin's wharf—Also, a few boxes of fresh Prunes for sale by
J. and J. H. TUCKER. March 28. d
PUBLIC SALE.
On THURSDAY the 5th May next, will be sold on the premises,
SEVERAL HANDSOME
Building Lots of Ground, in fee simple, situate on Fairfax and Gibson streets. Terms, &c. will be made known at the place of sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER. April 18. eods
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

SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That S. Bishop is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
Dr. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumptions.
To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with forensis and with obfuscated and difficult breathing.
On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henly, Bridge-street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice would frequently fail in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
As it is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of    Nervous disorders,  Violent cramps in the stomach and back,    Consumptions,  Dyspepsia,    Lowness of spirits,  Melancholy,    Lassitude of appetite,  Gout in the stomach,    Impurity of the blood,  Pains in the limbs,    Hysterical affections,  Relaxations,    Inward weakness,  Involuntary emissions,    Seminal weakness,  Obstinate gleet,    Fluor albus, (or whites)  Impotency, &c. &c.    Barrenness,   
In cases of extremity, where the long prevalence and obstinacy of disease has brought on a general impoverishment of the system, excessive debility of the whole frame, and a wasting of the flesh, which no amount of cordial could re-hair a perseverance in the use of this medicine has performed the most astonishing cures.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe is perfect y removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, rope-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily maketh oath as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism, very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most respectable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted: when seeing several cases of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer For-
ben, Esq. one of the justices of the peace to Philadelphia county.
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, so commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly efficacious in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and mildest purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Tæres or large round worm, the Alcarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbitina, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Tænia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—Irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purging, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER, inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and intolerable pains, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite wasted rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS of the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular merits is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York-town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLTHER, minister of the Moravian church, in York town.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms, I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew leaner from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of lozenges, agreeably to the directions which carried off a substance to an appearance a mere worm but upon close inspection quit repeated with very small living animals. No tone of that sort of worms which usually afflict children,
came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and found it to answer exceedingly well, without bringing on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purging medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that bilious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLTHER.
Dr. HAHN'S TRUE and GENUINE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, preserves the enamel from decay, and cleanses and whitens the teeth, by absorbing all that acrimonious slime & foulness, which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
Dr. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dulness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of sight.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS!
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers,
IS RECOMMENDED
Dr. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—a dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—fickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Green, how, Williamsburg; and J. Shaw, Leesburg.
Just Published, By Robert & John Gray, And for sale at their Book & Stationary Store in King street,
THEODORE CYPHON:
OR, THE BENEVOLENT JEW. A Novel, in 2 vols. By GEORGE WALKER, Author of the Vagabond, Three Spaniards, &c. &c.
Price One Dollar and Seventy Five Cents. Handsomely bound & lettered.
Also,
The Story of Tom Snell.
Price 20 cents.
April 21. d
Cash given for rags.
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit:
WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Columbia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine packages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladen and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now being Collector of the said port of Alexandria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there being the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has prayed that the said nine packages of Suspenders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed—And whereas, the Hon. William Kirby, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexandria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney—Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or interest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.)
G. DENEALE, Clerk.
Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Columbus streets.
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eo
JUST PUBLISHED, By COTTON & STEWART,
AND FOR SALE At their Bookstore, and the Bookstore of J. V. Thomas, (PRICE ONE DOLLAR,)
LETTERS
FROM HIS EXCELLENCY Gen. GEO. WASHINGTON,
TO Sir ARTHUR YOUNG,
AND Sir J. SINCLAIR, Bart.
ON AGRICULTURE,
AND OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS.
Few works have been published in America, that claim the agriculturist's attention more than this. Added to his own experiments, opinions and calculations, it contains those of the most eminent farmers in the middle states; collected from them by himself, and transmitted to the British Board of Agriculture of which he was an honorary member.
April 25. d
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, a quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, of best grit and quality.
Also, A few boxes N. Scotia smoked HERRINGS.
Wm. HODGSON.
April 2. d
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.