Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-29 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 hhs. 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 Kersies,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 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 hhs. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhs.  Sugar in hhs. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kersies,  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. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Jan. 26.
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of
BOOKS
In the different branches of Literature.
Also,
ALMANACS
For 1803.
With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof.
Dec. 23.
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Madeira Wine.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap.
They have also,
One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case.
Jan. 18.
d
To Rent,
Possession given immediately,
A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Jan. 18.
d
FOR SALE, SIXTY NEGROES that
have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof.
Dec. 6.
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By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Owen Roberts to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises.
One moiety of that LOT of GROUND, in the City of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight; fronting fifty nine feet upon the Pennsylvania avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches: Upon the premises is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold. Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city described in the plan be Number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty-six, fronting forty eight feet seven inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished frame Dwelling House.
JAMES KEITH.
January 18.
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By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria.
A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE.
Jan. 15.
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The Freeholders & Housekeepers in the Town of Alexandria, WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the court house, in the council chamber, on the 8th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing 12 fit and able men, being Freeholders, to represent the Corporation, as Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councilmen, for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER, Town Serjeant.
Alexandria, January
10, 1803.
d8F
COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap
or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 23.
law.
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received & for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS,
 70 Tons Plaster of Paris,  10 hhs. and 20 barrels Sugar,  10 hhs. Rum,  1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt,  1000 do. Turk's Island do.  100 Reams Post Paper,  50 do. Wrapping do.  1 Cafe Dutch Quills,  20 Boxes Havannah Sugars,  2 hhs. Loaf Sugar,  1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread,  1 do. fine hackled Flax,  50 boxes brown and Castile Soap,  50 do. dip't Candles,  5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey,  4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy,  Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS,  50 barrels Pork and Beef,  50 do. Shad and Herring. 
They are giving Cash for
Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran.
Dec. 22.
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PSALMODY.
MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scholars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
Jan. 21
d
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union Streets,
 15 Pipes Madeira Wine,  10 do. 4th proof Brandy,  5 do. New-England Rum,  2 do. Holland Gin,  5 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine,  3 Kegs Annisced Cordial,  14 Boxes dip't Candles,  Sugar in hhs. and barrels,  Coffee and Pepper in bags,  Hyson Skin and Souchong Tea,  Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs  Men's coarse and fine Shoes,  Women's Morocco and fancy kid do. 
And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emerties, Guzzinals, Mothanas, Guugies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Handkerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL.
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO,
Sweet China Oranges,
Salmon in bds. or less quantity, of a superior quality,
Rhode-Island Cyder,
A quantity of excellent Potatoes,
Groceries of all kinds.
Jan. 19.
d
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON,
A QUANTITY OF
FRESH ORANGES,
By the hundred or smaller quantity.
Jan. 19.
d
MUFFS & TIPPETTS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscriber,
A FRESH ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT MUFFS & TIPPETTS, THOMAS P. PEARCE.
Jan. 12.
d
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by
SAMUEL BISHOP,
(Price 25 Cents,)
PITT & HIS STATUE,
A SATIRICAL POEM.
By Peter Pindar.
Jan. 19.
d
Forty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or strayed from the subscriber's Waggon, at Hildebrand's Tavern, seven miles from Frederick Town on the George Town road, on the night of Monday the 3d instant, a light chestnut sorrel STUD HORSE, eight years old, sixteen hands high, has a star and small blaze in his face, one hind foot white, a natural split in one of his hind hoofs, from the point to the hair, a long tail lately roughly cut, trots and paces, but inclines to the latter, a blemish on one of his eyes, occasioned by a stroke of a whip, and is rubbed with the chains and breechbands; had on a halter, chain and collar. The above reward will be paid for the horse and thief, if stolen, or Twenty Dollars for returning the horse to the subscriber, living on Licking Creek, Washington County Maryland.
BENJAMIN BEAN.
Jan. 27.
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JUST RECEIVED,
And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber,
 Creme de Menthe in bottles,  Creme de Noyeau do.  Creme de Citronelle do.  Creme D'Absinthe do.  Essence of Burgamot do.  Do. of Lemon do.  Do. of Thyme do.  Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. 
THOS. PATTEN.
Jan. 1.
d
Just received,
And landing on Merchants' Wharf,
A SMALL CARGO OF
TURK'S ISLAND SALT,
and one of LIVERPOOL FINE, on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board.
ALSO,
Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by
WM. HODGSON.
Jan. 8.
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For Sale, Freight or Charter
The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master; ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD,
Who has just received by said vessel,
 30 hhs. N. E. Rum,  50 bds. Beef,  10 bds. Oil,  400 Rhode-Island Cheese,  2 hhs. Loaf Sugar,  5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality. 
Also,
A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass.
Jan. 6.
d
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age.
Apply to the Printer.
De. 18.
d
For Sale,
A few thousand bushels each, of Liverpool, Cadiz, Lisbon and T. Island SALT,
 Boston Beef by the barrel,  Kegs of Sounds and Tongues,  London particular Madeira Wine in pipes, hhs. and quarter casks,  Mould and dipp'd Candles by the box,  Cork Wood for Seines. 
Storage for GOODS and all kinds of PRODUCE.
Wm. I. Hall.
Merchant's Wharf,
Jan 22.
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Printing in all its variety executed at this office, with neatness and dispatch.

MONROE'S SPEECH
CITED BY RANDOLPH.
IN the congressional debates which are now publishing, our attention is particularly arrested by the speech of Mr. Monroe, formerly delivered in the Virginia Convention and now read in Congress by Mr. Randolph: The object of this speech is to prove "that in the old Congress, the southern states had been the firm friends of the free navigation of the Mississippi, and that seven of the eastern states had been in favor of a proposition made by Mr. Jay, secretary of foreign affairs, in the character of negotiator with the Spanish minister, to forbear the free navigation of that river for twenty-five years."
This insidious attempt of Mr. Randolph to excite a belief in the minds of our western citizens, that the eastern states have been regardless of their rights, while the southern states alone have been their "firm friends," ought not to pass without some comment and explanation. Independent of the unfairness, and the untruth of the insinuation, a regard for decorum as well as policy should have prevented it. On a great national question, in which the interests, the honor, the dignity of the country, in its collective capacity, are eminently concerned, the endeavour to inspire one part of the community with ill will and distrust towards another part, has a manifest tendency to weaken the energies of the nation. It will naturally produce coolness in those who are suspected, and a jealous and distant conduct on the side of those, who imagine that their interest is neglected. Under such circumstances, a cordial co-operation cannot be expected: Between doubt on the one hand, and indignation on the other at being thus unworthily treated, those measures which spring from a sincere union of sentiment and exertion, and which can alone be useful, will either not be undertaken, or if they are, will be pursued with all the pusillanimity which marks the councils of a nation, that has no confidence in the integrity of its own members. If, therefore, Mr. Randolph had been at all attentive to the plainest duties of a statesman, he would have restrained himself from indulging in the malicious effort to create a schism in the country, upon a question, which, it is believed, is viewed throughout every part of the union, in the east no less than in the south, as one affecting our common rights—our national sovereignty: consequently, one on which mere local situation ought to have no influence.
Since, however, this gentleman has seen fit to make use of Mr. Monroe's speech, with the avowed intention of throwing an odium on the eastern states, it is proper to recur to some facts connected with the state of things alluded to in that speech; it shall then be submitted to our western brethren, to appreciate the professions of those who now so boldly declare, that in the "Old Congress the southern states had been the firm friends of the free navigation of the Mississippi."
Whilst Mr. Jay was in Spain as our minister, during the revolutionary war, the southern states procured a resolution to be passed, instructing Mr. Jay to yield entirely to the views of Spain relative to the Mississippi, upon condition that Spain would recognize our independence. What then were the views of Spain upon this subject? They were well known to have been the exclusive navigation of that river, not for 25 years, or for any other limited time, but forever. This indeed is admitted in the speech itself; but Governor Monroe is materially incorrect when he states that this step was taken by Congress, upon the suggestion of Mr. Jay: On the contrary, this gentleman, with that discernment and firmness which have ever characterised his public conduct, did not think fit to surrender his judgment, to what he justly considered as an unwise and short-sighted policy in Congress: he did not therefore act upon the instructions sent to him.
Here then we find, that these firm friends of the free navigation of the Mississippi, did expressly authorise our minister to consent to the entire renunciation of all right to the use of that river. It is true that the stipulation on the part of Spain for such an act, was to be the acknowledgment of our Independence; but it is not less true, that Spain was, with France, at that very time engaged in the war against
Great Britain, and that it was not in her power to prevent our Independence, had she been ever so strongly disaffected towards us. The event too proved that it was not necessary to obtain her recognition of it by a sacrifice on our part so imprudent, as that contemplated in the resolution alluded to.
After the conclusion of the war, Mr. Gardoqui, the Spanish minister resident in this country, was instructed to negotiate with our government relative to the Mississippi. Mr. Jay, then Secretary of Foreign Affairs, was appointed by Congress to treat with him. The exclusive navigation of this river, was a favorite project of the King of Spain—it was insisted upon with unyielding pertinacity. To abandon forever our right to participate in its use, was an idea not to be endured; it was attempted to meet midway. Spain at length proposed, that we should cede to her for 25 years the sole navigation of the river, for which in return very important and exclusive commercial advantages were offered as the equivalent; among these our vessels were to be received in her ports, (other than S. America) on the same footing with her own: subject to no other restrictions, or duties. It is true, that Mr. Jay reported to Congress these terms, as the result of his negotiation with Mr. Gardoqui, and that he recommended to congress to accede to them. It is also true, that "seven of the eastern states" voted in favor of the report. The weak and unsettled state of our government however, at that time prevented the completion of a treaty, and the business there terminated.
Now when Mr. Randolph adverted to this transaction, it would have been well for him not to have relied too implicitly upon the authority of Mr. Monroe's speech; but to have examined for himself the facts that have been here briefly mentioned before he undertook to vaunt of the conduct of the southern states in relation to the Mississippi, and to criminate the proceedings of what then constituted a majority of the Union.
A slight view of existing circumstances at the time of this negotiation, it is presumed will abundantly repel the unjust inferences of Mr. Monroe and of Mr. Randolph, that the eastern states in voting for the proposed arrangement with Spain, were governed by an unfriendly spirit to the western settlers, or even a desire to depress southern influence.
From what has been said, it appears, that the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi, was a matter of ardent desire with the Spanish King; that the war had no sooner closed than he sought the means of urging his claim to it; that when his minister broached the subject to our government, it had neither energy to insist upon its rights, nor power to protect them. If we had refused all overtures of accommodation, might it not have been justly apprehended, that Spain would usurp and maintain by force, what she could not avail herself of by gentler means; and that therefore the only measure which presented itself was to temporise or to bargain?
An important and leading inducement with our statesmen who were in favor of the proposed measure, is here to be mentioned. Spain claimed the exclusive right to the river, and denied that we had any pretensions; we on our part advanced a rival claim, to participate at least, in the privilege of its navigation. How were these jarring rights to be settled? It was then supposed by Mr. Jay and those who acted with him, that if the affair could be made to assume a shape that would imply that Spain accepted the river as our lessee for a certain time, it would follow that she virtually recognized the revisory right to be in us, and thus there would quietly be an end to all future disputes as to the question of ownership.—This, it is affirmed on good authority, was a leading idea on our part, and a primary motive for listening to the proposal.
Again. It will not be pretended that the most sanguine imagination of that day, formed any conception of the rapid growth that has taken place in the numbers and wealth of our Western Territory. It was not then supposed that the Mississippi would in any considerable degree, be wanting in a shorter period than 25 years, as an outlet for the produce of our country bordering on it. Little was it then expected, that the wilderness would so soon be converted into the cheerful abodes of man; that villages would already adorn those wild and dreary plains; that the voice of
the axe and the hammer would thus early supplant the silence of the forest, where Solitude held her reign in
"Autres vassent et deserts idle."
These were calculations which, to have then made, would have been deemed romantic. On the contrary it was the sober judgment of a great portion of the most enlightened men in our country, that the offers of Spain would be attended with very beneficial effects upon our trade; such as, in a national point of view, would produce more solid advantages than were likely to arise from the free navigation of a river, which it was believed would not be materially wanted during the time we were to relinquish its use.
Our situation too at that time should not be forgotten. We were in no circumstances to contend with Spain, if she had chosen to resort to force for the accomplishment of her purposes; our revolution was just ended, our government a mere sound, our country exhausted, our commerce in its infancy, struggling with all the embarrassments of scanty resources at home, and perplexed with all those difficulties abroad which grow out of national imbecility, want of capital and of credit. At this crisis it was that Spain, then the third commercial power in the world, declared her willingness to open to us her most valuable ports, and admit our vessels upon the same terms with her own, upon condition that we would make a temporary surrender to her for 25 years of the Mississippi. The offer was certainly not without its temptations; the evils that might result from a refusal were great; the advantages which would flow from it were obvious; their extent incalculable. It is obvious that this was a subject of which much speculation would be indulged, and various opinions entertained as to the course proper to be taken.
Is it then to be wondered at that seven of the Eastern States should be of opinion that the negotiation offered advantages which should be accepted of? And is there either generosity or justice in imputing to them on this occasion a want of friendship and due consideration for our Western brethren? We fear that such suspicions have been but too successfully and for too long a time instilled into the minds of the Western people against the Eastern. We speak with much confidence then, when we say that there was nothing in the above transaction warranting the illiberal representation made by Mr. Monroe and revived by Mr. Randolph, that the Eastern states were on that occasion influenced by an unfriendly disposition towards the interests of our Western citizens, or that any other local considerations gave a bias to their opinions.
It is hoped that the attempt here made to place this affair in its proper point of view, will meet with the attentive consideration of every reflecting man, whatever may be his particular system of politics: this is one of those subjects, in the consideration of which party strife ought not to mingle; all should unite in measure of common defence in support of the common interests and honor of the country. And we venture to say that whenever the time may come that shall render it necessary, the inhabitants of the West will find their Eastern brethren, however they have been advised to suspect them as federalists, as ready at least as their Southern friends, to render them prompt and effectual aid in asserting and enforcing all their lawful rights and privileges.
From the BALANCE.
ON THE INCREASING PREVALENCE OF DUELLING.
No. III.
THE passion for duelling, which in instances not a few, seems probable to have been first awakened in the minds of boys by the aforementioned Chesterfieldian lesson, that they had learned at school, is afterwards cherished and confirmed by the general course of their reading. No books, during the last twenty years, have been so much in the hands of American youth of both sexes, as novels and romances.* This soup-meagre , in the present
* It appears from a British annual Register, that novel reading unless sometimes to amuse a vacant hour, is despised and discarded in England, by the more intelligent part even of the female sex. Since the appearance of several elegant historians in the English language, novels have happily given place to real history, biography and travels.
state of things, is the principal intellectual food of juvenile minds; and their propensities in favor of duelling is the necessary consequence. An extravagant love of adventure and a duel are the most common ingredients in these kinds of composition. The hero of the novel vindicates his mistress's honor and his own title to the rank of a gentleman, by a prompt and dexterous use of his sword he never fails to "call out" the man that appears designedly to affront him; and even tho' the author should intersperse in his work a few expressions of censure on the custom of duelling, the delineation of his principal characters, and his general scope tend to recommend it.
Among the further incentives to duelling peculiar to this country, I am constrained to mention with pointed disapprobation the recent practice of publishing in newspapers, the various particulars of such bloody affrays. It is exceedingly to be lamented, that men of high official rank, instead of setting their faces against duelling, are sometimes seen to encourage and patronize it by their own example; which is rendered much more generally pernicious by the extensive publicity that is commonly given it. Whenever a duel is fought by men of high rank, it is circumstantially and pompously detailed in the public papers. The whole nation is invited, as it were to behold the magnificent spectacle, and to yield a tribute of applause. The politeness, the coolness, the unshaken intrepidity of the parties are depicted in such a manner as tends to fire the minds of thousands with an ambition to display themselves in this field of honor.
In my next, I shall attempt to point out some remedies to the prevailing and alarming evil, that has been under consideration.
ANTI-DUELLIST
FROM THE SAME.
On the inseparable connection of the agricultural and commercial interests.
NOTHING can be more stupid than it would be for the body of farmers to endeavour to cramp and discourage navigation and commerce, or for the body of merchants to despise agriculture; because the interests of these two classes of people are intimately and inseparably connected. Agriculture is the basis of commerce, and commerce cherishes agriculture. But for the merchant, the farmer would have no market for the surplussage of his produce, and without a market, he would have no encouragement to exert himself vigorously and extensively in the line of his business.
The United States are skirted and intersected by an immense extent of navigable waters; and their inhabitants are amphibious animals accustomed both to the land and to the watery element. The farmer furnishes means of business to the merchant and navigator, and these take off of the hands of the farmer the surplusses of his produce, which they convey to distant climes: and from thence they bring back to the farmer, at a reasonable rate of purchase, a variety of pleasant and convenient articles, that the present state of society has rendered necessary. Thus there is between them a constant reciprocity of benefits.
Countries upon whose skirts and in whose bosom few or no ships unfurl their sails, impose on the tiller of the ground the hard and double necessity of selling extremely cheap and purchasing extremely dear.
In Siberia in Russia, according to the late account of Kotzebue who was banished thither by the emperor Paul, a loaf of wheat-flour bread weighing six pounds, sells only for four French sols, nearly equal to three cents. Beef and fowl sell at one sol and an half, that is a little more than one cent; and butter at between three and four French sols, that is, from two to three cents a pound. On the other hand, the farmer, in that uncommercial country, has to give a most exorbitant price for foreign articles. A quart of brandy costs two roubles and an half; sugar is a rouble a pound,—a rouble being the same in value as our dollar.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 27.
Arrived, brig Samuel, Clark, 39 days from Oporto. Left there the American brigantine Francis and Mary, Williamson of Norfolk, to sail in two or three days for Tennessee. Sailed in company with the schooner Betsey, Payson, of Wells bound for Boston. Januarys 3 long. 69

W. lat. 39, 30, at 1 A. M. spoke the ship Thomas Jefferson, from Rotterdam bound to Philadelphia, out 48 days, all well. January 11, lat. 37, 30, long. 69, 30, spoke brig Phoebe, Benson, from New-York bound to Demerara, out 3 days, all well. January 16, Cape Henry, W. N. W. 30 leagues, spoke the ship Columbia, Hamens, of Boston, from Philadelphia bound to Lisbon, out 18 days, all well. January 17, Cape Henry, W. S. W. 26 leagues, spoke the schr. Unicorn, Cook, of Boston, from Passamaquoddy bound to Baltimore, out 25 days. January 18, spoke —, of Boston, from Alexandria, 9 hours. Jan. 25, spoke a Schooner off Smith's Point. Saw several full off the Capes bound in.
FRANKFORT, January 6. We congratulate our fellow-citizens on the contents of the following letter from the President of the United States to his Excellency the Governor, which was received by Tuesday's mail: Washington, Dec. 16, 1802.
SIR, Your favor of November 30, has been duly received. The occlusion of the port of N. Orleans by the Spaniards, which is the subject of it, was calculated to give great alarm through the United States, & especially the western parts. Information of it was received here from N. Orleans on the 6th inst. and on the 8th measures were taken to have the proceeding rectified. We think the evidence tolerably conclusive that it was not the consequence of any order from Europe, but merely an irregularity of the Intendant. Measures were immediately put in motion for duly impressing him with the consequences of perseverance; and the Spanish Minister here, expressing his entire conviction that the prohibition was unauthorised, undertook to remonstrate to him against it, and also to dispatch a letter to the Governor-General, who resides at the Havannah, to interpose efficaciously and without delay. We trust, therefore, that it will be as promptly remedied as the distance permits. It has furnished, however, a proper occasion of urging on Spain the danger of leaving the peace of the two countries exposed to the caprice of any officer, and the importance of some arrangement which shall leave us independent of that caprice, and free to maintain this treaty-right, without crossing the Atlantic to seek redress. For the present it is the interest of every part of our republic to cherish peace, and await a friendly rectification of the injury: and I have no doubt, that seeing our present situation in a true point of view, you will concur in inculcating a reliance that the government will not be wanting in a just interference to preserve the rights of the nation. The uncertainty with what power we may have to settle this matter adds to its difficulties.
I take the liberty of inclosing you a copy of my communication to congress, and of tendering you assurances of my great respect and consideration. TH: JEFFERSON. Governor Garrard.
Alexandria Advertiser. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29.
Yesterday the Trustees of the Alexandria Academy, while assembled at one of their quarterly visitations to notice the progress of the scholars, in the several departments of that seminary, were presented by George W. P. Custis, Esquire, with a Portrait of the late most illustrious Gen. GEORGE WASHINGTON, to be fixed in the apartment allotted for the Free-School, which received its first establishment, and is still supported, by the bounty of that inestimable character.
On this occasion Mr. Custis addressed the Trustees, in sentiments particularly appropriate, and in a manner truly pathetic and interesting.
The following is a copy of that Address with their Reply.
To the TRUSTEES of the ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY.
GENTLEMEN, I present you with a Portrait, the value of which consists in its having adorned the mansion of him it represents; and although as an ornament it is merely becoming, yet, as a remembrance, it may be worth preserving. I present it, Gentlemen, not from the value of the gift, but as a testimony of
the respect I entertain for the society over which you preside.
Behold the features of him you have so often admired. Remember the applause his presence always excited. The manly form, the graceful manner, recall to our memories the reality of this shadow.
When the deathless volume of history, shall present to posterity, the actions and virtues of illustrious men, the name of Washington shall distinguish its fairest page. When we peruse the records of former ages, and behold the dignified characters of Roman or Spartan worth; with what pride we may compare America's favorite son; with honest exultation, rejoice in the produce of our native soil.
It was left for him to conduct us thro' the perils of an arduous revolution. It was left for him, after forty years spent in the service of his country, to retire an humble citizen of the same, leaving to the world an example of real greatness.
Whether we behold him in the dark night of trouble, or the brilliant morning of glory; we behold the same. Whether in the eventful hour of combat, or in the day of triumph, we alike admire the illustrious character of our departed chief.
When the conquerors of nations shall appear but as the Heroes of Romance, admiring posterity shall praise the name of Washington. His life shall serve as an example to future patriots, and moral pre-
flower; to point out the road to virtue, and guard the way from evil; to teach the youth to love their country, and serve their Creator.
May the Almighty disposer of events, smile on your useful labours. May you receive your reward, in the sweet consolation which arises from virtuous actions; and may the grateful prayer of the poor orphan ascend to Heaven to call blessings upon his benefactors.
GEO. W. P. CUSTIS.
To GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Esq. SIR,
The Trustees of the Alexandria Academy receive with gratitude the Portrait of the Illustrious WASHINGTON, with which you have now been pleased to present them. We appreciate at its full value what once adorned the mansions of the most distinguished of the American Patriots; and what for the future shall be preserved among us as a memorial of the man whose actions shall perpetuate his reputation to distant ages.
The disinterested conduct, the useful services, and dignified manners of our departed Benefactor, whose presence always excited sentiments of respect and exultation can never be erased from our minds; nor cease to be the boast of every true American, history will delight to unfold the patriotism, the wisdom, and the energy of his public character, which was never sullied by any ambitious views, by any speculative theory, or by variable conduct: whilst the virtues of his private life will shine with unfading lustre.
We take in good part your wishes that our labors for the benefit of an institution which the bounty of our Washington established and supports may be attended with success. Be assured that no effort of ours to tend an infant institution, and to cherish patriotic and virtuous principles is those brought up under that institution shall ever be wanting. It will give us pleasure to point at the Portrait which shall henceforth adorn the chamber where they meet, and inform them—This is the
Portrait of your Benefactor, who has provided for your instruction, and refused you by his bounty, from ignorance and vice, let his anxiety for your welfare excite your gratitude and his virtues be the model of your future lives.
In return for your polite attention to the Trustees of the Alexandria Academy, and the concern which you express for the success of their labours, let me offer you their sincere thanks, and ardent wishes, that, treading the steps of your venerable kinsman, you may prove useful to your Country, and at a far distant period, leave a name which shall be illustrious.
JAMES MUIR, President Of the Trustees.
On Monday last, in the House of Representatives of the United States, Mr. Bacon laid the following resolutions on the table:
Resolved , That it is expedient for Congress to recede to the state of Virginia, the jurisdiction of that part of the territory of Columbia, which was ceded to the United States by the said state of Virginia; by an act passed the 3d day of December, in the year 1789, entitled "An act for the cession of ten miles squares," or any lesser quantity of "territory within this state, to the United States, in Congress assembled," for the permanent seat of the general government.
Provided , the said state of Virginia shall consent and agree thereto.
Resolved , That it is expedient for Congress to recede to the state of Maryland the jurisdiction of that part of the territory of Columbia which was ceded to the United States by the said state of Maryland, by an act passed the 19th day of December, in the year 1791, entitled "An act concerning the territory of Columbia and the City of Washington."
Provided , the said state of Maryland shall consent and agree thereto.
The following involves considerations highly important to the trade of the U. States with Spain.
Phil. pop. Extract of a letter from CADIZ, 20th November, to a merchant in Philadelphia.
"The ship Old Tom, capt. Morton, has just arrived from your river, but would not be admitted, and therefore obliged to sail immediately: I understand she intends proceeding for Lisbon."
We have nothing new here. We are very desirous that the Spanish minister or consul general of the United States, should advise officially the non existence of the yellow fever with you, as without such advices, the rigorous quarantine imposed here will not be relaxed.
The American consul has represented to the governor the great hardship of this quarantine, and prayed that the articles of provisions which cannot contain contagion may be admitted. The answer when obtained I will send you."
Great men have their peculiarities, and extreme modesty is proof positive of superior genius. The Ministerialists who are utterly unable to produce an argument in public, are said to do wonders in secret, which will one day or other burst forth in full blaze. This, however, is only conjecture: Do not imagine that any of the Congressional secret proceedings have been developed. It is impossible to obtain any information respecting those proceedings. Ask a ministerialist what he has been doing, and he will shake his head and look wise, and further sayeth not. From such profound and unanimous operations the people have every thing to hope; and one is ready to exclaim, with Doke, no Duke, or a Devil of a Duke in the play, "Eo, Meo and Reo, stick close my little boys."
Gaz. U. S.
It is thought that in case of an expedition against New-Orleans, little David [John Randolph] will be aid de-camp to Mr. Jefferson, and not Monsieur Gallatin; the latter performing the office of Quarter-master general. Great economy will be used in the article of powder; and as the climate is mild, they will be allowed no blankets. (N. Y. Gaz.)
A WAG, observing a fellow steal a fish at Billingsgate, and put it under his jacket, which was too short to conceal the theft, whispered the pursuer, in future either to wear a longer jacket, or steal a shorter fish. (Port Folio.)
From a late London Paper. The Paris papers cannot conceal the uneasiness they feel at the increasing intimacy between the Courts of London, Petersburg, and Vienna. The visit and reception of the Grand Duke Constantine are viewed with much anxiety: they say, in extracts from Vienna letters, "Tho' the particular approximation which has just been effected between the two Courts be undoubtedly very remarkable, yet it is not perceived to have produced any change in the political relations of the Court of Russia with the other Powers of Europe; so that, hitherto, it appears that the honors paid to the Grand Duke Constantine suppose, in the Cabinet of Vienna, sentiments of friendship for that Prince and the hope that it will lead to new political ties, rather than that such ties have been actually formed." We hear, and we have every reason to believe, that the connection between the three Courts will soon be established upon the footing of the closest intimacy.
The accounts from Switzerland inform us that some Cantons have appointed Deputies to the Consulta at Paris; but we remark that they are those Cantons which are actually occupied by the French troops. Not a deputy has been, and we believe not one will be, appointed by the Eastern Cantons. The Swiss Diet, before they separated, addressed a manly letter to General Ney, in which they assure him, that they do not mean to oppose force; but they appeal to the right of making a constitution for themselves; a right inherited from their ancestors, and guaranteed by the Treaty of Lunéville.—"Never," they add, "will Switzerland be happy and free until she exercises that right." They desire the French General to lay their just demand before Bonaparte; a demand which is not only the expression of the sentiments of the Diet, but of every thinking Swiss.
Mechanic Relief Society.
THE members will please to observe that a quarterly meeting of the society will be held on Wednesday the 2d February, at 6 o'clock in the evening, at Mr. Mott's tavern.
J. V. THOMAS, Sec'y. Jan. 29. 3t
The Relations of THOMAS DILLON, late of Culpepper or Fluvanna County, in the State of Virginia, are intended to be hereby informed, that he is no more, and that some property left by the deceased is in my possession, as a CORONER of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia.
Printers of newspapers contiguous to either of the aforesaid counties are requested to insert the preceding notice in their respective papers. ELISHA C. DICK. Jan. 29. 3t
Sale of Furniture.
On FRIDAY, the 11th of Feb. next, will be sold at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Peter Cooke, on Prince between Pitt and St. Asaph streets,
A variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plate, Glass, China, &c. Also, two Piano-Forces.
To Rent—The House in which he now lives. Jan. 29. eo6t+
NOTICE.
I AM ordered, thus publicly to call on those citizens of Alexandria, who have not paid up their corporation taxes, to come forward and discharge the same, on or before the fourth day of February next, or I shall be under the necessity of publishing their names as defaulters, and their goods and chattles most be subject to immediate distress and sale, to discharge the amount of taxes due.
GEORGE DRINKER, Collector. Jan. 29. d6t
For Sale.
A very likely Mulatto LAD, about 18 years of age, well qualified for a gentleman's servant.—Apply to the Printer. Jan. 29. eo
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18.

Slaves for Sale.
The subscriber will on Wednesday the 16th day of February next, at the house of Anthony Addison, in Prince George's county, expose to public sale, for ready money, to the highest bidder, Negro Peter, a young man, with his wife Nell and their four children; Negro George, with Rose his wife and their five children; Negro Jack, a blacksmith; Negro Sam, a shoemaker, and Forrester, Jem, Daniel, Jem Sr. Clair, Isaac, Dennis, Jack and Bob, eight likely young lads; at the sale families will not be divided but sold together. These slaves are sold in virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 26th day of August, 1802, from Anthony Addison to me the subscriber, authorizing and directing the sale of the said slaves to raise a sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the day abovementioned, and so many of the said slaves will be sold, as will raise the sum of 3,050 dollars, with interest on 3000 dollars from the 26th day of August, 1802, until the day of sale aforesaid.
Wm. LYLES.
Jan. 19.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Elkanah Doolittle, Compt.
against
Jacob Harman and Samuel Davis, trading under the firm of Harman & Davis, and William Hartsborne, jun.
In Chancery.
The defendant Jacob Harman not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Harman do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that he other defendant, William Hartsborne, jun. do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Harman, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
Jan. 8.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, plaintiff,
against
Samuel Hilton & Malachi Fife, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant Samuel Hilton, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Samuel Hilton is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant, Samuel Hilton, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Malachi Fife, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Samuel Hilton, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
January 10.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESES, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cranberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS.
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, complainant,
against
Lindsey Pollard & Samuel Hilton, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant, Lindsey Pollard not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Lindsey Pollard is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Lindsey Pollard, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Samuel Hilton, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Lindsey Pollard, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
January 11.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Thomas & Robert Wilson & Co. plus.
against
Joseph Commarque, Executor of Bartholomew Dandridge, dec'd, & Bennet & Watts, and Ricketts, Newton and Co. defts.
In Chancery.
The defendant Joseph Commarque not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Joseph Commarque is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Joseph Commarque do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Bennet and Watts, and Ricketts, Newton and Co. do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Joseph Commarque, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
Jan. 8.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
James Wilson, complainant,
against
Robert Gordon and William Gore, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant, Robert Gordon, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Robert Gordon is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Robert Gordon, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Gore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Robert Gordon, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House in the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
January 10.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has imported from London, in addition to his former assortment,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF rugs, Patent Medicines, Dye Duffs, Paint's & Garden Seeds.
THE latter consist of early Marrowfat Peas, early York Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Celery, &c. &c.
He has also on hand,
Best bloom Raisins in boxes, Olives and Anchovies in do. Madeira, Port, Sherry, and Lisbon Wine in casks and bottles, warranted of good quality, which he will sell low for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
JAMES KENNEDY, jun.
N. B. He expects daily to receive a general assortment of Shop Furniture and Vials.
Jan. 17.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss.
November Term, 1802.
Nicholas Lingan, complainant,
against
Nathl. Washington & Wm. Hartsborne, defendants.
In Chancery.
The defendant Nathaniel Washington not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Nathaniel Washington is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Nathaniel Washington, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartsborne, do not pay away or secrete the debts by him owing to the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant, Nat. Washington, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
January 11.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLL. IA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Moses Cotes, Geo. M c Munn, and Rb. M c Munn, comp.
against
William Powers, Jas. Card, Wm. Galloway and Thos. Moore, defts.
In Chancery.
The defendant Wm. Powers, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William Powers, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, William Powers, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, James Card, William Galloway and Thomas Moore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William Powers, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively, in one of the papers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
Jan. 8.
1aw2m
Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Alexander & Allison, comp.
against
Jacob Harman & W. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis & Robert Brown Jamesson. defts.
In Chancery.
This suit abates as to the plaintiff Alexander; and the defendants Harman and Davis, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman and Davis are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Harman and Davis, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter their appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Robert Brown Jamesson, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Harman and Davis, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
Jan. 8.
1aw2m
Clerk.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the employ of Daniel Douglass, flour inspector in the town of Alexandria, on the 12th inst. a Negro man named NACE, 36 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout built, talks but little, sullen look; had once took away with him sundry clothing, among which are a new drab short coat, blue trousers and waistcoat, all with leather buttons, two Russia sheeting and one white shirt, one plain white Marceilles and one dimity waistcoat. The above reward will be paid for delivering him to me.
ELIZABETH PEAKE,
living between Alex. and Mount. Vernon.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said fellow, at their peril.
Dec. 29.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
James Wilson, of London, comp.
against
Adam Stewart and James Wilson, defts.
In Chancery.
The defendant Adam Stewart not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Adam Stewart is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Adam Stewart, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant, James Wilson, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant Adam Stewart, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy,
Test,
G. DENEALE,
Jan. 10.
1aw 2m
Clerk.
Valuable Property for Sale
At the little Falls of Potomac About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish ponds, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distiller, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish ponds.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which here will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—vessels of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL,
Alexandria.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
PRINTED DAILY BY
S. SNOWDEN.