Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-07-30 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1803.
No. 822.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, 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.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Muslin Hand'is, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. July 29.
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 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, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osnaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c. Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. July 25.
For Sale,
A valuable Lot of Ground situated at the corner of Prince and Pitt streets, in the town of Alexandria, fronting on Prince street forty nine feet, and on Pitt street ninety four feet, with the improvements, consisting of one Brick and two Frame HOUSES, Stable, Smoke House, &c. all in good repair. This lot may be divided conveniently into three, with a dwelling house, &c. on each, at a trifling expence. For further particulars apply to the sub-scriber living on the premises. GEO. CLEMENSTON. ALL persons having claims against me, are requested to bring in the same, and those who are indebted to me are earnestly solicited to make immediate payment. I shall be under the necessity of bringing suit against all delinquents. July 1.
For NEW-YORK, (A CONSTANT TRADER,)
The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDSHIP, John Quandrill, Master; will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, lying at Ricketts, Newton & Co's wharf, or to P. CARE, Union street. Who has for Sale, 40 kegs Powder, 30 do. Ground Ginger, 30 tons Plaister of Paris, 60 bds. Shad, 50 do. Herrings, and A quantity of fine and coarse Salt, &c. July 25.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The BRIG NANCY, Captain GALLAGHER, Now lying at Ramfey's wharf. Burthen 130 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have just received, per said brig, 28 tierces RICE. July 22.
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Colmenar and Malaga Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Alspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmegs, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoaking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dip'd Candles, Jersey Chees of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue. To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27.
Genuine Port Wine. Just received per brig Commerce, captain Baldwin, from Oporto, and will commence landing this afternoon, 90 Quarter casks Port Wine, 50 ditto, ditto, such as is usually shipped to the London Market, for sale by J. & T. VOWELL. July 11.
JAMES BACON HAS OPENED A Grocery, Tea, Wine and Liquor Store,
In King street, next door but one to Washington street, where he offers for sale, the following genuine articles, viz. 1st, 2d and 3d quality Muscovado Sugar, Loaf and lump do. Best Green Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Padra Souchong, Souchong and Bohea Madeira, Sherry, Teneriffe, Port, Lisbon and Malaga
Claret in cases of 1 to 3 dozen, Jamaica, Antigua, and N. E. Rum, Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, 5th proof warranted Irish Whiskey, Country do. Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Best Albany Chocolate, Mould and dip'd Candles, White and brown Soap, Patent Shot assorted, from 1 to 10, Best English Gunpowder, Muscatell Raisins in boxes, Soft shell Almonds, Spinning Cotton, Peppers, black and Cayenne, Pimento, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon and Cassia, Durham Mustard, Pickles assorted, Pearl and Scotch Barley, Rice, Madder, Allum, Copperas, Indigo, Glauber Salts, Olive Oil of a superior quality, Godfroid's warranted Segars, Best chewing Tobacco, Snuff in lb. and half lb. bottles, Race and Ground Ginger, Starch and Fig Blue, Pipes in kegs, Wrapping Paper, &c. &c. He solicits custom from his friends and the public, and not only assures them that he will dispose of his Goods on as good terms as any other house in town, but that he will at all times supply them with the very best articles that can be procured at the different markets. June 24.
Potomac Company.
Notice is hereby given, THAT the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Potomac Company, will be held at the Union Tavern in George Town, on Monday the first day of August next, at which time and place a full attendance of the proprietors is particularly requested, to deliberate on the affairs of the Company, that will then be laid before them for their consideration. By order, JOS. CARLETON, Treasurer. George Town, July 5.
Notice.
Battalion Courts of Enquiry of the 2d legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia, will be held at the Court House on Monday the first day of August next, for the assessment of fines for non-attendance at the musters in June and July. July 23.
For Sale, or to Rent,
A two story BRICK HOUSE on Duke street, with every necessary building adjoining to it. Also, A vacant Lot on Cameron street, adjoining the Bank. For terms apply to Lawrence Hooff. July 21.
For Freight or Charter, (to any port on the continent.)
The Schooner BETSEY & JANE, Isaiah Hammond, Master; a fast sailing new schr. will carry six hundred barrels, for terms, please apply to the Master on board, at Messrs Vowell's wharf, or to JOSIAH FAXON, & Co. Who have for sale at their store, 40 bbls Bolton No. 1 and 2 Pork of an excellent quality, which will be sold cheap for cash. July 25.
For FREIGHT,
The Schooner BETSEY, Burthen 700 barrels—an excellent, fast sailing vessel, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to capt. Wm. Brown on board, or to JOHN G. LADD.
For Freight or Charter,
The new Schooner UNION, of Boston, Samuel Hutchens, Master, burthen about 90 tons or 800 barrels of flour. Apply to the master on board at Irwin's wharf, or to JANNEY & PATON, Who have for sale on board said vessel, 40 tons Plaister Paris. July 26.
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
Fresh from Lisbon, in a short passage by the sch'r Rachel, Hacker, A few Boxes of excellent large Lemons; good English Walnuts. Fresh Limes by the brig Lucy. Excellent soft shell'd Almonds, Do. Prunes, Do. Raisins, by the box, Do. Figs and Filberts, Holland Gin, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirit, Wine, Loaf, lump and brown Sugar, Barley, Salad Oil, Olives, Anchovies & Capers, Gin cases empty and full, as may be desired, A quantity of well cured Bacon, Venison Hams, Pork, (1 hog to the bl.) Fish by the bl. &c. &c. July 16.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for sale by the subscriber, at his store on Union street, Large Lisbon Lemons by the box, English Walnuts by the frail or pound, Fine large Prunes and Figs, Fresh Limes, By the Little Poll, from New Providence, 30 doz. large, fine Pine Apples. Excellent Phila. bottled Cyder by the barrel or bottle, First quality Chewing Tobacco, Fresh Tamarinds, Almonds, Raisins, With most of the Good Things of this life, if you will but Turn the Corner. A. WILLIS. July 16.
For Sale
AT THE VENDUE STORE, A few boxes Essence of Spruce, with directions how to make the Bear THOS. PATTEN. July 18.

For the Alexandria Advertiser.
AN ELEGIAK TRIBUTE, To Parental Tenderness.
CHILL Winter's appearance was past, It's reign so unfeeling was done, The breeze had succeeded the blast, The twins had received the sun; And dafies had chequerd the scene, Impurpurd by violets in bloom; When ELIZA mov'd o'er the green, And knelt by the fide of a tomb.
The willow bent over her head, True emblem of grief and defpair, Whose branches luxuriantly spread, And hung with a forrowful air: My parent, my parent, fo dear, There needed no tablet, fhe faid, My heart would have told me 'twas here, It's firt, deareft object was laid!
The bofom, on which I have fleep't, The arms that intwin'd me fo oft, The eyes which fo frequent have wept, So fweet, fo enchantingly foft, Are mould'ring, ah me, in the tomb! Unfeen are the tears which are fhed, But ftill to weep o'er thee I've come— How low lies, my parent, thy head!
Yet mine, has found eafe on thy breaft, When pain has invaded my frame; When grief's heavy hand has oppreff't, My pillow was always the fame! Ye tender, ye feeling of heart, Who have with'd beneath agony's feel!
Oh fay, can affliction impart, A pang yet more deep than I feel?
To view a dear object of love, To pain, or to forrow a prey, The cruel fenfation we prove, Makes us faint, and as feeble as they: For oh! when the paffion is pure, When love from true tenderness flows, We would die, fo our deaths would infure, A lafting contentment to thofe.
But, oh! when fome friend of the heart, Lies panting, lies frug'ling for breath, Oh! fay, does the view not impart, A feeling more painful than death? Dear faint, whofe abode is above, For an angel in heaven thou art; Send down from the regions of love, Relief to my agoniz'd heart.
Is it fancy which fteals on my mind? Or is it thy form that I view? So tender the look, and fo kind, Paft fceues it appears to renew! But, ah! fad reflection appears, And tells me I'm deftin'd to mourn, The fceues which have cheated my tears, Will never, no never, return!
The friend of my youth is no more! Yet why should I endlefs repine? Her precepts I'll ever adore, Her virtues I'll strive to make mine. Which fad, fhe withdrew from the fceue, From the marble her tears had bedew'd, Again fhe mov'd over the green, Tho' daily the fceue was renew'd.
MIRA. Alexandria.
Public Sale.
In pursuance of a decree of the Court of Columbia District, at the last June term, holden in Alexan- dria, will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
SUNDRY Wooden Houses & Improvements,
Situate upon lots of ground on the south side of King street, between Royal and Pitt streets, which had been leased by Mordecai Miller to James Kidd for a term of years now ended. The sale will be made on the last Monday in August next, at the premises in the forenoon of the same day. The purchaser has the right of removing the houses and improvements at any time before the 29th day of Octo- ber next, from the lots whereon they are erected. Any person may view and exa- mine the houses by application to John Horseburg and Matthew Eakin, in whose occupation they now are, and they will be sold separate or together, as may be found most expedient on the day of sale, for the purpose of selling them for the best price.
P. G. MARSTELLER. July 25. zautal
Negotiation with France.
CONTINUED.
(No. 57.)
Is a letter from Lord Whitworth to Lord Hawkesbury, informing his Lord- ship that the conduct of M. Rhenhardt respecting the publication in the Hamburg newspapers was considered by the French government as highly reprehensible, and that every satisfaction was promised on that point.
(No. 58.)
Paris, April 18.
"MY LORD, "I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's dispatches of the 13th inst.
"I saw Joseph Bonaparte immediately on the receipt of your Lordship's dispatch; and endeavored to convince him of the importance of preventing the ultima under which would inevitably follow the rejection of what he had to propose. I will briefly state, that on finding it perfectly impracticable to establish the principle of our keeping possession of Malta in perpetuity, I delivered to him in writing the second proposal I had to make. He did not fail to observe, that by this modifica- tion the difficulty which he considered as insurmountable was not removed; that although the order was restored, it could not be considered as independent, and in fact, Malta would belong to that power which had possession of the forts. I en- forced the adoption of this plan by every reason which could serve to recommend it; but the possession in perpetuity was constantly urged as a difficulty which no- thing could remove. Our conversation lasted near two hours.
"I confess that I gained no solid ground of hope that the project, which he assured me he would take to the First Consul at St. Clouds would be adopted. But he said that he was not without hope that he might be authorised to propose to me the occupation of the fortresses for a term of years. It was my wish that such a proposal should come from him rather than from me. I told him that I did not well see how such a tenure would suit us, but that I wished too sincerely to avoid the fatal extremities to which I saw the discussion was tending, not to give any reasonable proposal which might be made on their part every assistance in my power. This proposal originated with him, and was therefore received by me merely as a matter which I would refer to your lord- ship. If however I can bring the matter to an immediate conclusion, and without further reference to your lordship on the principle of our retaining possession of the fortresses of Malta for a term of years, not less than that pointed out by your lordship, and with the assurance that this government will not oppose the cession of the island of Lampedosa. I shall have great pleasure in announcing to your lordship such a conclusion.
"The conversation which I had the same morning with M. de Talleyrand, differed in no wise from what I have a- bove mentioned. He suggested also the possibility of coming to an arrangement on the ground of a temporary occupation and I made him the same answer.
(Translation of inclosure referred to in No. 51.)
His Majesty will consent, for the sake of preserving Peace, that the government of the island of Malta shall be given to the order of St. John; the Maltese en- joying those privileges which have been granted on former occasions. The forti- fications of the Island shall be occupi- ed in perpetuity by the troops of his Ma- jesty."
(No. 59.)
Paris, April 20, 1803.
"MY LORD, "I had hoped that the First Extraor- dinary Messenger I should have had occa- sion to send, would have been to announce to your Lordship, that the differences be- tween the two governments were adjust- ed on one of the modifications pointed out to me by the last instructions from your Lordship. In this expectation I am de- ceived. I saw Joseph Bonaparte the night before last, before I had sealed up my dispatches of that evening to your Lordship; in those dispatches, I added nothing to them. He assured me posi- tively, that I should hear from M. de Talleyrand in the course of yesterday morning, and that a meeting would be ap-
pointed in order to settle the term of years for which the First Consul might be induced to consent to the cession of Malta.
"I am sorry to say, that no such sum- mons has been received by me, neither has any further notice been taken of the bu- siness. So that I feel, that I should be- tray the confidence your Lordship may place in me, where I to delay any longer requesting, that I may be immediately furnished with the terms on which his Majesty's Ministers would be willing to conclude, in order that I may propose them in the form of an ultimatum; and that at the expiration of the period al- lowed for deliberation, I may be authori- zed not only to declare that I am to leave Paris, but actually so to do, unless in the intermediate time, the French government should accede to our demands.
I have the honor to be, &c,
(Signed)
WHITWORTH.
"Right Hon. Lord Hawkesbury, &c."
(No. 60.) (Extract.)
"Downing Street, April 23, 1803.
"MY LORD,
"If, upon the receipt of this dispatch, it shall not have been in your power to bring the negotiation to a conclusion on any of the propositions to which I have above referred, it is his Majesty's plea- sure that you should communicate, offi- cially, to the French Government, that you have gone in point of concession, to the full extent of your instructions: and that, if an arrangement, founded upon one of these propositions, cannot be con- cluded without further delay, you have re- ceived his Majesty's commands to return to England.
"His Majesty can only consent to re- linquish the permanent occupation of Malta by his forces, on the conditions that the temporary possession shall not be less than ten years; that the authority, civil and military, shall during that peri- od, remain solely in his Majesty; and that, at the expiration of that period, the island shall be given up to the inhabitants and not to the order; and provided like- wise, that his Sicilian Majesty shall be induced to cede to his Majesty the island of Lampedosa. It is indispensable that, as a part of this arrangement, Holland should be evacuated by the French troops within a short period after the conclusion by which all those provisions are secured. His Majesty will consent to acknowledge the new Italian states, upon the condi- tion that stipulations in favor of his Sar- dinian Majesty, and of Switzerland, for a part of this arrangement.
"It is his Majesty's pleasure that in the event of the failure of the negotiation, you should delay your departure from Pa- ris no longer than may be indispensably necessary for your personal convenience; and that you should in no case remain there, after the receipt of this dispatch, more than seven days.
I have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
HAWKESBURY."
(To be continued.)
NEW-YORK, July 27.
Late from Cape Francois.
By the schr. New York, in 11 days from Cape Francois, we have received the following information. There were four British line of battle ships and smaller vessels off that harbor. The Cape appears not to be blockaded, as neutral vessels were permitted to pass and repass, after undergoing a strict examination by the British cruisers. They had not yet heard of a declaration of war, but the event was hourly expected. The brigands were en- camped within five miles of the town.— The French troops, in consequence of the great mortality which prevailed amongst them, were obliged to encamp outside of the town, where they daily died in great numbers. Two French seventy four gun ships, one of which had on board 300 pas- sengers, were ready to sail for France; but were prevented from putting to sea by the British squadron off that port. The re- mainder of the French maritime force there consisted of four frigates.
The schr. New York was boarded by an English 74 off the Cape, and although there were a number of French passengers on board, suffered her to proceed. The conclusion was, that the news of war had not reached her.
From Martinique.
The schr. Lion, capt. Rice, in 17 days from Martinique, arrived last night at quarantine. Capt. Rice informs us, that
Port Royal and St. Pierres, were close blockaded by British squadrons. The Lion escaped from that port by pur- suing to sea at night. Little or no opposition was expected to be made to the landing of the English troops. The greatest part of the principal inhabitants had retired to the interior of the island, to avoid the danger which might arise in case of their places being taken by assault. Great impositions were practised against the A- mericans, by the officers of the customs as one third of the amount of their ex- penses were consumed by additional fees or duties; and the only excuse offered for this conduct was, that they daily expect- ed the English, and were determined to make use of their own language (to make hay while the sun shone."
The British cruisers had detained number of American vessels bound to and from Martinique.
A French passenger on board the Lion on a British cruiser's chasing the ship, threw 300 letters over-board.
PHILADELPHIA, July 28.
Yesterday arrived the ship Maria, capt. Calvert, 32 days from Lisbon, and in- forms, that the ship Cleopatra, Blackwell for this port failed on the 9th June; that the Tace, Thomas, also for this port, was to sail on the 26th June; that the ship Maria, for N. Y. failed in co. with him on the 25th June; and that the schr. —, Hayward, for Baltimore, failed the day before.
The ship Delaware, Smith for this port was to sail in ten days after capt. Calvert.
Capt. C. informs that a day or two before he failed, a British packet arrived, the capt. of which mentioned the loss of two British frigates, one by capture, the other being drove ashore in a gale. He also mentioned the capture of a French frigate by the British, but the names of either is not remembered.
It was currently reported at Lisbon, that the French had taken and held posses- sion of Bremen.
Alexandria Advertiser.
SATURDAY, JULY 30.
The sloop Nancy, Welsh, has arrived at New York, in 11 days passage from this port.
In the name of the French Republic.
ARRETE,
Concerning the duties of Import and Ex- port of the colonies of Martinique and St. Lucie.
1st Messidor, year 11 (June 29, 1803) Lewis Thomas Villaret Joyeuse, capt. gen. of Martinique and St. Lucie; and Charles Henry Bertin, Counsellor of state and colonial prefect of said island.
In consideration of the acts of hostility committed some days past, by the Eng- lish on French and foreign vessels in sight of this colony:
Considering the urgency of providing supplies of provisions and objects of the first necessity for the islands of Martinique and St. Lucie:
And considering moreover the great importance of securing for the inhabitants a vent for the colonial productions, and of discharging the expences incurred by providing for the defence of the said colo- nies;
Decree as follows:
Art. I. From this day, the entrance of all the ports of the islands of Martin- ique and St. Lucie, shall be open to For- eigners, for the introduction of all kinds of provisions, and articles of the first ne- cessity, and for the exportation of colo- nial produce, on the following conditions:
Art. II. The Arrete of the 11th Ni- vose year 11, relative to the duties of ex- port and import in the islands of Martin- ique and St. Lucie, is renewed, as far as concerns the introduction of provisions and articles of the first necessity; and the 2d Article of the Arrete of the Con- suls, of the 4th Messidor, year 10, estab- lishing the duty of entry at 6 Francs on every 5 myriogrammes of foreign Cod- fish, and the 5th article of the Arrete of the ci-devant Council of State of the 30th of August 1784, which establishes a duty of entry of 3 francs per quintal on foreign salted beef and Fish, are pro- visionally repealed,
Art. III. All provisions and articles of consumption arriving from a foreign coun- try, shall be subject to a local duty of one per cent. and to an additional duty of two per cent.

Art. IV. Colonial productions exported to foreign countries shall be subject to the duty called le Domaine d'Occident, viz. 3 3/4 per cent on their value, and 10 sols per livre, and sugars to the duty besides of 40 sols per quintal; and also the duty of 10 sols per livre. The said productions shall likewise be subject to a duty of 1 per cent, and to an additional duty of 1 per cent.
Art. V. The colonial productions exported to France by French subjects, shall remain subject to the duty of two per cent on their value, which duty shall be charged to the seller or shipper, and shall be paid to the customs, by the master of the vessel.
Art. VI. The Director General of the customs, is charged with the execution of the present Arrete, which shall be printed, read, published and affixed in all the customary places; a copy of which shall be sent to the Chief Judge, with a request to have the same recorded in the registry of the tribunals.
Decreed at Port de France, in the island of Martinique, the first Messidor year 11 of the French Republic. (Signed)
VILLARET, BERTIN. N. B. The foregoing Arrete extends only to the island of Martinique, St. Lucie having recently been captured by the British.
The Reign of Terror. —The federal administration of the government has been denominated by some of the leaders of democracy "the reign of terror." We think with great propriety. A wise and righteous administration must indeed be a "terror to evil doers"—but a praise to those who do well." We are not astonished, therefore, at the censure of one class of our citizens, or at the praise and condemnation of federalists. We are not surprised that democrats should complain of the reign of terror, in a government they have constantly opposed. The formation and adoption of our constitution struck them, to use the words of Tom Paine, as "with a hydra-headed monster," for in this they saw the commencement of a wise energetic government. A government opposed to visionary projects and new theories; a government not founded on the Utopian and whimsical doctrines of the infinite perfectibility of man and universal philanthropy, but a government founded in principles that have been sanctioned by the experience of ages; a government which, if adhered to and properly administered, will secure to our citizens all the blessings of society. This federal constitution and government (from their attachment to which federalists derive their name) was opposed in its infancy by the file leaders of democracy; and with a zeal worthy of a better cause, the factious and disaffected exerted their whole influence to impede every important measure of its administration.
Yet, it is a fact well known, that most of the democratic party who are now in power, and who hold the most important offices in the government, were warmly opposed to the adoption of the constitution. It is known that they perseveringly adhered to a systematic opposition to the measures of government—But success was denied them. The constitution was adopted by federalists—by federalists the government was put into operation, and was wisely administered, to the unparalleled prosperity of our country. Washington governed our councils. The people immediately experienced the beneficial effects of the wisdom and energy of an efficient administration; public and private credit was restored; our commerce flourished beyond all former example, agriculture felt its benign influences, and our farmers were growing rich by the fruit of their labor. Federalists rejoiced in the growing prosperity of their country; the government to them was a praise and a blessing—but to democracy it was emphatically the "reign of terror."
Her wayward sons sickened at the triumph of virtue and principle, and trembled for the cause they had espoused. An energetic government was a terror to the dark minds of the restless and ambitious demagogues; it was a death blow to the unhallowed schemes of certain individuals in certain large states in the union, who were opposed to measures which in their operation would abridge them of the consequence and materially retard their personal aggrandizement. The prompt and efficient measures of the federal administration to quell a daring and violent opposition to the execution of the laws, must
undoubtedly have struck with terror the abettors of an insurrection, which would have prostrated all power, and have led to anarchy "and wild misrule." The flinty heart of Mr. Gallatin himself was struck with dismay, and he no doubt at that period wished to have kept the wheels of government, as he would have denied the benefits of social intercourse to all citizens who should not persist in resisting the laws of the United States. The wise policy of the federal administration, in adopting and adhering to a system of strict neutrality during the late European war, was a terror to democracy. The views of the party devoted to the interests of France darkened; the intrigues of French emissaries, supported by the interests of a French faction in this country, failed of success; France and England were left to fight their own battles, and the peace of our country was eminently secured by the wisdom of our rulers. This was the "reign of terror" to democracy. Alien laws were a terror to "fugitives from justice." These worthy pupils of democracy exclaimed against a system wisely adopted by the federal administration in regard to foreigners; a system that afforded them immediate protection, and put them on trial for a title to the confidence of our government. This was a terror to many of this description of democrats. The sedition law was a terror to the daily retailers of vile calumnies. The hirelings of the party, who turned their presses into the hot beds of sedition, and dealt out anathemas against the government and its adherents, with unprecedented boldness were justly terrified at a law that restrained their publications within the limits of truth.
Ambitious and unprincipled demagogues, seeking for power as a mean of personal aggrandizement, saw all their prospects blasted in a moment, when merit was considered the only test for public office—when the only questions that were asked in making appointments were, "is he honest? is he capable? is he a friend to the constitution?"—Well then may democracy "cry aloud and spare not"—Well may her sons exclaim against the wise administration of federalists as a "reign of terror." New York Paper.
THE FLORIDAS, &c. The following project respecting those provinces, is intimated from a respectable source, and is considered as deserving of attention: The United States to pay to the French government twenty millions of livres tournois, and to assume the payment of twenty four millions due from that government to our citizens, in consideration of the cession of Louisiana as formerly possessed by Spain. Mr. Monroe to proceed to Madrid to offer to the King of Spain the territory obtained of France, laying West of the Mississippi, and the free navigation of its waters, on condition of the cession of the Floridas to the United States, and a certain sum in cash; the 20 millions due France to be assumed in part of the specie payment. This arrangement will be attended with the advantage of designating the line between Spain and the United States by the Mississippi, and prevent any uneasiness in future respecting boundaries. It is known that Mr. Monroe left Paris for Madrid, and there is little doubt that this is the object. (New London Pap.)
FROM THE TRENTON FEDERALIST. MORE DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS!
Messrs Printers of the Federal Paper, As every thing an't always printed in our democratic paper that we do at our meetings, which by the by is'nt as much liberty as I like, now I want to have put in your paper the rest; for I'm a right up and down fellow. I want to have these federalists know we know as much as they. Now, the first of our doings was, or as they call'em, resolutions.
Resolved unanimously, That we've all got sense and knowledge too enough, to tell black from white, in the day time; and then
Resolved unanimously, That words have some meaning, and therefore, that meaning must be what we understand, and what we understand must be what we understand (and that's clear enough;) and further resolved, that all words/sball mean what we say they shall.
Resolved unanimously, That democracy means our government, because our government is just like the government of Athens, and just like the government of Sparta, and just like the government of
Rome, and just like the government of France; and all which we know very well from our knowledge of ancient history!
Resolved unanimously again, That treason is not what the constitution of the United States says it is, but what we say it is; for this reason, because we are wiser men than the old dotards that made the constitution, and all the people in the U. States besides, who adopted it; therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That the 1st article of the third section of the constitution of the United States which says that "Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort" is a lie, which if we don't make it lie it will make us lie!
Well then, we went as you might have seen in our paper last week about the printer at Philadelphia, and condemned him unanimously—to as we had nothing else to do then, but hang him unanimously, we tho't we might as well first put Judge Chase out of his office, or perhaps he might hang us for it; and this you may suppose, we'd be unanimous enough about too.
And 1st. Resolved unanimously, That we know more about what belongs to a judge to do than Judge Chase does; and further as we don't want to have any thing taken without proof, 1st. we declare it and 2d. we ourselves declare it.
2d. Resolved unanimously, that Judge Chase, although he was a signer of the Declaration of independence, and did more than any of us in the Revolution, is now an old tory, and has no right to talk about the conduct of our government; because he don't say what we like, and therefore we will resolve it. unbecoming a judge to do so:
3d. Resolved unanimously, That judge Chase said to the grand jury, in his address on the 1st Monday in May, just what we say he did, and therefore we'll make him say what we please, and how we please, and so we'll have enough against him.
Well, after we'd done this, when we passed what you've seen in the prints, and put him out neck and heels. Old Chase we're sure on't, will never git on the bench again; for as soon as he comes to hear about what we've done, and especially when he knows who we are, he'll faint I'm sure.
A Real Democrat.
Irish method to ruin a Banker. In the late rebellion in Ireland, John Claudius Baresford, who is a member for the city of Dublin, and is also a banker, by his great vigilance, in detecting and punishing the rebels in various parts of the country, made himself so obnoxious to them, that whenever they plundered a house, and found any of his bank notes, the general cry was—"By, we'll run the rascal, we'll destroy every note of his we can find," and they actually destroyed, it is supposed, upwards of 200000 of his notes in the course of the rebellion.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in the town of Dumtries, on Thursday the 14th ult. a bright Mulatto servant, named GEORGE, the property of Hector Alexander, merchant, and hired by the subscriber. He is between 20 and 22 years of age, well made, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, is very fair to be a Mulatto, full faced, a little pitted with the small pox, short, straight, black hair; he is by trade a shoemaker.—He had, when he run away, a white flannel coat-tee, nearly new, a country cloth do. of a dark yellow broad stripe, almost new, a pair of new nankin pantaloons, white dimity jacket, a pair of striped silk and cotton stockings, and, I believe, some white cotton do. two pair of fine shoes, nearly new, and a fine felt hat half worn. He is an artful fellow, and may attempt to pass himself as a white man. Whoever brings the above fellow to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges, or the above reward if confined in any jail so that I get him again. James S. Drinan.
N. B. Every person is cautioned from harboring him, and masters of vessels from taking him away at their peril.
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Alexandria Theatre will open on Monday evening with a celebrated Comedy called, S I G H S; Or, THE DAUGHTER. Hans Williams, Mr. Story, (From the Theatre Charleston) Adelbert, Mr. Baily, Being their first appearance on this stage. To which will be added, a Musical Entertainment called the RIVAL SOLDIERS; OR, Sprigs of Laurel. July 30.
AT GADSBY'S BALL ROOM, On Tuesday Evening, Aug. 2, Will be introduced a variety of performances exclusive of Mr. RANNIE's Ventriloqual Powers. He has for 14 years studied the nature of other arts, and he will introduce a number of experiments that are almost incredible: particularly, he will cut away the skirts from any gentleman's coat, and afterwards cause the coat to become whole as formerly. He will likewise cut off a
FOWL'S HEAD; after the head and body is placed on distinct parts of the table, he will reunite them, so that the fowl shall be nothing the worse, neither can the most discriminating eye perceive the smallest blemish on examination. Mr. R. will on the same evening perform on the
Slack-Wire: He balances a table on his chin, with one hundred full wine glasses on it, while he stands on the wire, he passes several times through a small hoop and lays down on it, and what is still more astonishing, he balances two separate balances on his face, the body being on the wire, constitutes three balances all at once. During the evening he will perform a variety of feats, that cannot fail to secure the admiration of enlightened characters.
Doors to be opened at half past 7, and the performance to begin at 8, and finish at 10 o'clock. Admittance—ONE DOLLAR. Children half price. July 30.
To Parents, Guardians, &c.
A PERSON well recommended as a Teacher, &c. intends to commence A SCHOOL on Monday the 8th of August next, in the house lately occupied by Mr. Denney, Queen street, Alexandria. The following branches of literature will be taught: English, Latin and Greek grammar; the mathematics, reading, writing, arithmetic, merchants' accounts, &c. He will endeavor to do justice to children under his care. July 30. 3 3/4 smw
Public Sale.
On Monday, the 15th day of August next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises,
Those two Wooden Houses on the S. W. corner of Washington and King street, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet. For terms, &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or Thos. Patten, Auctioneer. July 27.
ALEX. SMITH and SON HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the brig RACHEL, from IRELAND, 5 boxes well laid in IRISH LINEN, Some excellent Irish PORK in hds. and bls. a few hds. IRISH OAT MEAL, and 30 dozen THREAD HOSE, which they will sell low for Cash. July 28. co
Wanted to Hire, A Man COOK. Enquire of the Printer July 25. co
Wanted to Hire, A steady NEGRO MAN, of middle age, who can be well recommended for his honesty and sobriety.—Apply to the Printer. July 12. co
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Molasses, Almonds, &c.
Twenty hds. retailing Molasses of a very superior quality, Twenty frails fresh Almonds, A quantity of loaf and lump Sugar in hds. & bks. Ten tierces fresh Rice, received per brig Celia, from N. York, and for sale by
J. and T. VOWELL.
They have on hand, 24 hds. St. Kitts Rum, 2d and 3d proof, 100 bks. Pork, 40 do. brown Sugar, Muscatel and bloom Raisins, 50 tons Plaister, A few quarter casks
London particular Madeira Wine. May 25. 602W
United States of America, Fifth Circuit, Virginia District, May Term, 1803.
Under a Decree of the said Court, we the Commissioners will expose to public sale, for ready money, on the premises, at 12 o'clock on Friday the 19th day of August next,
That valuable and extensive
F A R M,
called Mount Sales, alias Millthorpe, lying in Fairfax county, on Difficult and Wolfe Trap runs; containing by deed 550 acres, and by survey 673 acres. The mansion house is on a high, healthy and agreeable situation, convenient to which are springs of good water. The house is 40 by 18 feet, two rooms on a floor, with a nine feet passage and stair case, 2 brick chimneys, with a fire place to each room, a piazza the whole length of the front, a cellar 40 by 18, walled with stone and divided into two apartments. There are several small buildings, near the mansion house and garden. There are, also, a valuable merchant and grist mill, saw mill, distillery, miller's house and overseer's house. The mill house is 40 by 30, two story high, half the lower story of stone, the other part of wood, and covered with shingles. There are one pair of Burr and one pair of Cologne stones, three bolting cloths almost new, one screen, all now in use in manufacturing wheat and grinding grist. The still house 40 by 30, one story high, walls of stone and shingled roof, the floors planked, the upper laid for malting grain, and troughs fixed round the whole house constructed to carry water to every vessel which may need it. Three stills and one boiler can be worked to advantage in the said house. The waters of Wolfe Trap, on which the mill and saw mill stand, are constant streams. The situation for country customers, or purchasing wheat, is exceeded by none in the county or neighbourhood, not being more than 17 miles from Alexandria or George Town, where there are excellent markets for country produce of every description, and about 19 miles from Washington. The land is fertile and productive, and the soil well adapted to receive improvement from the use of plaister of Paris. There are upwards of 1200 panels of fence on the land, and about 160 or 170 acres of well timbered land belonging to the tract. There have been nearly 20 acres of timothy made, lying on Wolf Trap and Difficult runs; 50 acres more may be made at a small expence. This farm enjoys many natural advantages, which are unnecessary for us to mention, it being taken for granted that every person wishing to buy such property will avail themselves of an opportunity of viewing the premises, previous to the day of sale, capt. James Wiley, residing near the land, will shew the premises, and also a plat of the survey, which is left with him for the information of those concerned.
The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale.
Charles Little, James Wiley, Jas. Douglass.
July 19. eods
A Warehouse to Let.
I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocer's store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER.
June 2. eo
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Attention!
The Members of the EPSOM JOCKEY CLUB are desired to meet at Gaulty's Hotel on Saturday the 6th day of August, at eleven o'clock. Members will take notice, that on this day several gentlemen wishing to become members will be balloted for. Gentlemen Sportsmen of Maryland are solicited to attend. July 21. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have for Sale,
50 boxes Segars, 6 pipes old Madera Wine, 5 trels's Threads, 100 pieces Bandannoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Callicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bks. Beef and Pork, 10 hds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and York's Island Salt. A large quantity of Brandy to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon.
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco, April 2. d
John Gardner Ladd
HAS FOR SALE, at his Warehouse, Prince Street Wharf, Loaf and brown Sugars, West India and N. England Rum, Coffee, Chocolate, fresh Teas, New Rice, white and brown Soap, Spermaceti and tallow Candles, Soot Leather, Beef and Pork, French Brandy and Holland Gin, Few boxes excellent Claret, Bar Iron, stone Lime, New Herrings and Shad, A few bks. good Vinegar, Cables and Cordage of all sizes, Russia and raven's Duck, India Cottons, Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, German do. Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Alum, Copperas, Brimstone, Cotton, Wool and Playing Cards, Wrought and cut Nails, A few boxes Olives, Capers and Sweet Oil, Mens' fine and coarse Hats, &c. June 2. d
A VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his Mill, known by the name of Cinton Mill, within two and an half miles of Dumfries, on the waters of Quantico, which is as constant a stream as any in this part of the country, and in an exceeding healthy situation; very conveniently situated to a fine wheat country, not being more than half a mile out of the way, in going to Dumfries, from the main road leading from Fredericksburg Court-House, Centerville &c. (and by some thought not any out of the way at all) and a very good road to it. There are, if the purchaser chooses, 227 1/2 acres of land which may go with mill, (except one acre which will be reserved) or a smaller quantity as may be agreed on. The mill is an over-shot, with a wheel of 25 feet 9 inches and 4 feet head, with two pair of Stones. One pair of French burrs of 5 feet, the other of Cologne, with every apparatus necessary for carrying on merchant business to the best advantage. The mill house is fifty feet long and twenty seven feet wide, two stories high, with a small kiln for drying corn, together with barn, stable, cow house and lumber house, convenient to the mill. A convenient dwelling house, (not quite finished) with a kitchen, meat and corn house; the whole of which have been built within 7 years past. There are two very thriving young orchards of peach and other fruit trees. It was supposed, had not the frost killed the fruit this spring, upwards of 100 gallons of brandy might have been made from them. Should the whole of the land be required with the mill, there is another small house, kitchen and meat house, at a short distance from the former.
The situation of this property must render it a desirable acquisition to any person inclined to engage in this line of business, particularly as it is situated so near tide water. It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more respecting the premises, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase would wish to see them. Nothing would induce me to part with this valuable property, but the pressing demands against me which I am anxious to discharge, therefore a great bargain may be expected. Any further information may be known on application to, JOHN SOWDEN, Clifton Mill. Dumfries June 28. 2aw.
For Sale,
An excellent MILCH COW. Enquire of the Punter July 22. d
Robert & John Gray, King street, Have just received from N. York, An additional assortment of
BOOKS,
of which the following are a part: Dr. Lettsome's Hints, designed to promote Beneficence, Temperance and Medical Science, 3 vols. 8vo. boards. Federalist, 2 vols. 8vo. calf gilt; the same in sheep. Leland's Translation of the Oration of Demosthenes, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt. Dobson's Life of Petrarch, do. do. Davinci on Painting, 8vo. Letters of Junius, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt, with elegant heads of the principal characters mentioned in the work. Public Characters, or Cotemporary Biography, 8vo. Public Characters, for 1802 and 1803, boards. Adventures of Telemachus, 2 vols. 8vo. calf, gilt. Thompson's Seasons, with fine plates, calf, gilt. Lady's Monthly Museum, ornamented with beautiful engravings of Fashion for every Month in the Year, 9 vols. 12mo. calf, gilt. German Theatre, 6 vols. calf, gilt Young Gentleman and Lady's Magazine, 2 vols. 8vo. Beloe's Translation of the History of Herodotus, with notes, 4 vols. 8vo. Lord Kames's Sketches of the History of Man, 4 vols. 12mo. Thalaba, the Destroyer, a metrical romance, by Robert Southey, 2 vols. 12mo. Thompson's Pictures of Poetry, 12mo. The Enchanted Plants, fine plates, calf, gilt. Pleasure and pains of Memory, do. do. Belles Lettres Repository for 1801, '2 and '3; fine hot pressed, ornamented with plates. Gifford's Baviad and Maviad, 12mo. boards. Evan's Essays on the action for money had and received, on the Law of Insurance, and on the Law of Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, 8vo. Porcupine's Works, 2 vols. 8vo. Folio, quarto, octavo and pocket Bibles, gilt and plain; common Prayer Book, gilt and plain; Watt's Psalms & Hymns, large and small; do. bound in Morocco. Wallace on Diseases. Townsend's Guide to Health. Brown's Elements of Medicine. John Bell's Anatomy, And a great number of other articles too numerous to insert in an advertisement. July 27. d
PAINTING.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public in general that he has become a resident of this town where he professes the following branches in the art of Painting and Drawing. Portraits in Oil and Crayons, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Free Masons Aprons on Silk or Leather and other implements belonging to the craft. Also, Stands of Colours for Regiments and Companies painted and decorated in the most elegant manner.
GILDING
Executed in the best manner. N. B. Signs for country merchants, inn keepers, and others executed in such a manner that they may be carried to any distance without danger of injury and with very little trouble, on the most moderate terms.
DRAWING.
HE will open a school for teaching young ladies Drawing and Painting in water colours and crayons, as soon as a sufficient number subscribe. He will also punctually attend on ladies who wish patterns drawn for Tambouring, Embroidery, Toilet Tables & other Needle work. Apply at his lodgings in Water street, nearly opposite the Vendue Store and first door south of Col. Hooe's.
F. KEMMELMEYER.
An Apprentice wanted to the above business. June 27. eo
FOR RENT,
(Possession may be had immediately) The subscribers' brick Warehouse and dwelling House, situated on Prince Street, with or without the adjoining Warehouses. Further description is unnecessary. — Those who are inclined, can view the premises and know the terms. WM. HODGSON. June 20. d
Winchester Coffee House & Hotel.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has opened a house of accommodation for gentlemen travellers. He flatters himself that his exertions to give general satisfaction will entitle him to the patronage of the public. The newspapers from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk & Charleston, (S. C.) are regularly taken. He avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to those who have honored him with their custom, and assures them that a continuance of their favor will always act as a stimulus to further exertions. He has good, stabling, hay and grain, with a trusty hostler.
A. Lindo.
Winchester, July 15. 12W7
Notice.
THOMAS GREEN will conduct my business during my stay at the Springs, and I hope will give general satisfaction to such as favor me with their custom. I also forewarn all persons from having dealings with my apprentices, without my consent, as I shall proceed against such as the law directs.
JOHN S. SCOTT.
July 12. eo
REMOVAL.
Wm. HARTSHORNE
Has removed his store and counting room to the south side of Kirk's wharf, lower end of Wolfe street,
He will sell or rent,
his store on Hooe's wharf, with the privilege of landing and shipping goods free of wharfage. The house is 75 feet long, 22 feet wide and two stories high, lined throughout, and granaries fixed on the 2d and 3d floors. 7 mo. 27. d
For Sale, or Rent,
A 3 story BRICK HOUSE on King Street, next door to Bennet and Watts's, and is a good stand for business. Also — A number of building LOTS on Fairfax Street, near the Presbyterian Meeting House; some on Wolf Street, and on Wilkes Street.
For Sale,
A small HOUSE and LOT on the East side of Water Street, near the corner of Duke Street. A few bundles of new Hay, Eight Casks of Wrought NAILS, 8d, 10d. and 20d.
WM. HARTSHORNE.
Alex. 6th mo. 15th. d
GRASS CARPETS.
A few elegant patterns, just received per the brig Alexandria, and for sale by Jonah Thompson & Son. July 6. d
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on stand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour. — Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY.
December 7. eo
JOSEPH BILLING,
ORGAN BUILDER & PIANO FORTE MAKER,
Opposite Mr. Robert Young's store, lower end of King street, Alexandria,
Most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place that he makes Church, Chamber, and Barrel Organs, organized Piano Fortes, and Piano Fortes of all qualities.
He hopes that the stability of his work, and the moderation of his charges, will gain him the patronage of the public.
Repairs and tunes in town and country.
June 24. 12W7
For Sale or Rent,
A two story FRAME HOUSE well finished, on Washington street, between Prince and Duke street. Apply to
J. E. J. H. Tucker.
July 12. 12W3
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