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Alexandria Advertiser  AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
Vol. I.]
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1801.
[No. 73]
WASHINGTON, March 4.
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.
This day at 12 o'clock, THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution, in the Senate Chamber, in presence of the Senate, the members of the House of Representatives, the public officers, and a large concourse of citizens. Previously to which he delivered the following ADDRESS:
Friends and Fellow Citizens,
CALLED upon to undertake the duties of the first executive office of our country, I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased to look towards me, to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, and that I approach it with those anxious and awful presentiments which the greatness of the charge, and the weakness of my powers so justly inspire. A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land, traversing all the seas with the rich productions of their industry, engaged in commerce with nations who feel power and forget right, advancing rapidly to destinies beyond the reach of mortal eye; when I contemplate these transcendent objects, and see the honor, the happiness, and the hopes of this beloved country committed to the issue and auspices of this day, I shrink from the contemplation and humble myself before the magnitude of the undertaking. Utterly indeed should I despair, did not the presence of many, whom I here see, remind me, that, in the other high authorities provided by our constitution, I shall find resources of wisdom, of virtue, and of zeal, on which to rely under all difficulties. To you then gentlemen, who are charged with the sovereign functions of legislation, and to those associated with you, I look with encouragement, for that guidance and support which may enable us to steer with safety the vessel in which we are all embarked, amidst the conflicting elements of a troubled world.
During the contest of opinion through which we have past, the animation of discussions and of exertions has sometimes worn an aspect which might impose on strangers unused to think freely, and to speak and to write what they think; but this being now decided by the voice of the nation, announced according to the rules of the constitution, all will of course arrange themselves under the will of the law, and unite in common efforts for the common good. All too will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail,
that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression. Let us then, fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind, let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty, and even life itself, are but dreary things. And let us reflect that having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered we have yet gained little, if we countenance a political intolerance, as despotic, as wicked, and capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions. During the throes and convulsions of the ancient world during the agonizing spasms of infuriated man, seeking through blood and slaughter his lost liberty, it was not wonderful that the agitation of the billows should reach even this distant and peaceful shore; that this should be more felt and feared by some and less by others; and should divide opinions as to measures of safety; but every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all republicans: we are all federalists. If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it. I know indeed that some honest men fear that a republican government cannot be strong; that this government is not strong enough. But would the honest patriot, in the full tide of successful experiment, abandon a government which has so far kept us free and firm, on the theoretic and visionary fear, that this government, the world's best hope, may, by possibility, want energy to preserve itself? I trust not. I believe this, on the contrary, the strongest government on earth. I believe it the only one, where every man, at the call of the law, would fly to the standard of the law, and would meet invasion of the public order as his own personal concern. Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels, in the form of kings, to govern him? Let history answer this question.
Let us then, with courage and confidence pursue our own federal and republican principles; our attachment to union and representative government. Kindly separated by nature and a wide ocean from the exterminating havoc of one quarter of the globe; too high minded to endure the degradations of the others, possessing a chosen country, with room enough for our descendants to the thousandth and thousandth generation, entertaining a due sense of our equal right to the use of our own faculties, to the acquisitions of our own industry, to honor and confidence from our fellow-citizens, resulting not from birth, but from
our actions and their sense of them, enlightened by a benign religion, professed in deed and practised in various forms, yet all of them inculcating honesty, truth, temperance, gratitude and the love of man, acknowledging and adoring an overruling providence, which by all its dispensations proves that it delights in the happiness of man here, and his greater happiness hereafter; with all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow citizens, a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government; and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities.
About to enter fellow citizens, on the exercise of duties which comprehend every thing dear and valuable to you, it is proper you should understand what I deem the essential principles of our government, and consequently those which ought to shape its administration. I will compress them within the narrow compass they will bear, stating the general principle, but not all its limitations.—Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political: peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none: the support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies: the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home, and safety abroad: a jealous care of the right of election by the people, a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution where peaceable remedies are unprovided: absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of republics, from which is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism: a well disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace, and for the first moments in war, till regulars may relieve them: the supremacy of the civil over the military authority: economy in the public expence, that labor may be lightly burthened: the honest payment of our debts and sacred preservation of the public faith: encouragement of agriculture, and of commerce as its handmaid: the diffusion of information, and arraignment of all abuses at the bar of the public reason: freedom of religion: freedom of the press; and freedom of person, under the protection of the Habeas Corpus: and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation, which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted
to their attainment: they should be the creed of our political faith; the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust; and should we wander from them in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty and safety.
I repair then, fellow-citizens, to the post you have assigned me. With experience enough in subordinate offices to have seen the difficulties of this the greatest of all, I have learnt to expect that it will rarely fall to the lot of imperfect man to retire from this station with the reputation, and the favor, which bring him into it. Without pretensions to that high confidence you reposed in our first and greatest revolutionary character, whose pre-eminent services had entitled him to the first place in his country's love, and destined for him the fairest page in the volume of faithful history, I ask so much confidence only as may give firmness and effect to the legal administration of your affairs. I shall often go wrong through defect of judgment. When right, I shall often be thought wrong by those whose positions will not command a view of the whole ground. I ask your indulgence for my own errors, which will never be intentional; and your support against the errors of others, who may condemn what they would not if seen in all its parts. The approbation implied by your suffrage is a great consolation to me for the past; and my future solicitude will be to retain the good opinion of those who have bestowed it in advance, to conciliate that of others by doing them all the good in my power, and to be instrumental to the happiness and freedom of all.
Relying then on the patronage of your good will, I have advanced with obedience to the work, ready to retire from it whenever you become sensible how much better choices it is in your power to make. And may that infinite power, which rules the destinies of the universe, lead our councils to what is best, and give them a favorable issue for our peace and prosperity.
On Monday, the late President of the United States sent a message to the Senate in relation to the FRENCH CONVENTION.
He observed that it was his wish that the Convention should have been ratified entire. But as a different opinion was entertained by the Senate, a respect for the high authority of that body induced him to ratify it, under the conditions they had imposed; that he had nominated Mr. Bayard, minister plenipotentiary to France; but that Mr. Bayard had assigned to him the most satisfactory reasons for declining the embassy; reasons which would operate to prevent him from nominating any other individual qualified to discharge faithfully the duties of a minister. He therefore suffered the business to devolve on his successor.

Legislature of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, February 28.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
(Continued.)
Mr. Gallatin wished to know of the gentleman whether every amendment which could be proposed would be negatived, because the bill itself was extended as far upon the federal constitution as could be admitted. He wished to know whether it was determined to pass it verbatim as it was reported? If so, some amendments which he had prepared, and which were also built on the constitution, would not have the least chance to be incorporated. He admitted that it would be impossible to introduce an amendment which would suit the usage of both the states, but as he was opposed to admitting persons to vote without any qualification whatever, and as he believed the constitution intended the terms to be very easy, he should propose to insert the possession of property to the amount of 80 dollars as a qualification and such an one as the people in this state had been used to, and such an one as he could not perceive how Virginia could complain of. In Pennsylvania every taxable inhabitant was entitled to a vote. The constitutional qualification for the house of representatives of the U. States, is the same as that for the most numerous branch of the state legislature, of course the constitution defines no precise qualification, but submits to the usage established in the several states. Upon this very principle the amendment is proposed: as the most numerous branch of the legislature of both Maryland and Virginia are chosen annually, and as the qualification of the electors of the one is 30l property, and of the other no general rule is adopted, this ought to be annual and the qualification the same as this state usage.
Mr. Tazewell said he did expect to have heard more correct information given respecting the Virginia qualification, than he had heard. As to the qualification of the Virginia constitution, no particular system was established. The right of suffrage, it was declared in their constitution, should be the same after the adoption of that instrument as it had been before, and that was of sending representatives from the counties, and representatives from the towns to the state legislature. But in this division the qualification was different: in some freeholderhip is necessary, in others: householders of a certain rent, or any person having served an apprenticeship of seven years. The latter two were the only qualifications requisite in the towns, and this would very well answer in this district, the inhabitants of which were mostly residing in three towns of which it was composed. Most of the inhabitants of populous towns are tenants for years, and therefore they ought not to be excluded from their rights of suffrage. He thought such a principle would be too unjust to receive the sanction of gentlemen of either side of the house.
Twenty-four years ago we went into a revolution, and what was the cause of it? Why because we were taxed without being represented. And what, Mr. T. asked, were the house now about to do?—To make a legislature who may tax all the inhabitants of this district, whilst only the
rich are to vote for the men who tax them. He always considered this principle to be well established in the United States, that taxation and representation should go hand in hand; that he who contributed to support the government should be represented in the government: but far otherwise were the reported provisions of this bill.
Another view to be taken of the subject, must be grounded upon the possibility of an unforeseen emergency to call forth those people in the defence of their country. He wished no such event ever to transpire, but if it did, and the military force of the district was demanded, he would ask of what class of people that force would be composed? Not of those who held lots and possessed houses: they would appear but a small proportion of the military—but the mechanic, the house keeper and the merchant would appear in the ranks. Thus their money would be drawn from their pockets, and themselves would be called to the field from their various occupations, and yet these persons were to have no vote in the elections of men who would possess the power over their property! Sir, said he, the mite of the poor man is as much to him as the fortune of the rich man, and the labor or the service of the mechanic as valuable and as deserving as that of the lot holder. He could see no distinction, nor why the persons who supported the government by their small tax or their bodily service, were not to be estimated in the same light as that of any other characters whatever. What reason, then, he asked, in theory, or in practice, could be adduced for this infringement upon the wonted rights of the people—rights which were almost universal throughout the union! Various propositions had been made in the state of Virginia to remove the evil, the crying evil, which so seriously attacked the right of suffrage in some parts of that state. He could see no cause in local situation to make this district upon the principle proposed; nor could he perceive the least weight or justice in the measure or the observations in favor of it, and therefore should vote for the amendment.
Mr. Nicholas rose to say that he always had considered the right of suffrage in Virginia to be settled upon too narrow a scale and he was assured if a convention was now to be called, it would be exceedingly enlarged. He could see no grounds for following the practice which was really a grievance. He thought something ought to be held out and given to the people of this district to compensate the loss of their political rights of which they were deprived. If it was not thought proper to extend it throughout the district, at least he must contend for it to be given to those who used to enjoy it so freely. It was an evident fact that to deprive a people of an accustomed right must be attended with more impropriety than to give a right where it never was enjoyed, and therefore no harm could accrue from extending it. The people of Maryland must suffer from the infringement, but the contrary would be the case to the people on the Virginia side, who would really have an extension of privilege they had not enjoyed.
He could not conceive the meaning of gentlemen when they supposed the bill would be destroyed by this amendment. Were the gentlemen so sure of a majority whilst the bill remained untouched, but were afraid of some of its adherents falling off if it was to be amended, and made different from what they were pleased to call
the constitutional model? If a small amendment which would secure to some of the people their liberties, and would deprive none of what they before enjoyed, would destroy the bill, he would wish it to be destroyed. But if it was desired to let it pass, the only sure means was to model it so as to give general satisfaction. He must say that he believed in the composition of this bill the very worst parts of the practice of the two states had been selected and united for the government of this district. But to those principles he could not give his assent.
(To be continued.)
SATURDAY, February 28.
A bill was passed to augment the salaries of the district judges of Massachusetts, New-York, Delaware, and Maryland.
The Bankrupt bill was passed, after striking out the 4th section, which was to make the act perpetual.
The act to amend the act entitled An Act to establish a general stamp-office was passed.
The act concerning the mint was passed.
MONDAY, March 2.
A bill supplementary to the act entitled An act concerning the district of Columbia was read a third time and passed. As was a bill in addition to an act entitled An act making provision for the further accommodation of the household of the President of the U. S.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the President of the United States elect, which was read as follows:
Washington, March 2, 1801.
SIR,
"I beg leave through you to inform the honorable House of Representatives of the United States that I shall take the oath which the constitution prescribes to the President of the United States before he enters on the execution of his office, on Wednesday the fourth instant, at twelve o'clock in the Senate chamber.
I have the honor to be, With the greatest respect Sir,
Your most obedient, And most humble servant, THOMAS JEFFERSON."
The hon. Theodore Sedgwick, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The house took up the amendments proposed by the Senate to the act for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington.
It was proposed to amend the amendment of the Senate, which appropriates 50,000 dollars for the erection of a monument, by inserting 100,000 dollars in lieu of 50,000.
On which question the Yeas and Nays were taken, and were Yeas 34, Nays 49. It was therefore rejected.
Another amendment of the Senate appointed Bushrod Washington, John Marshall and Tobias Lear, commissioners to superintend the erection of the Monument.
It was moved so to alter this amendment as to leave the appointment of the commissioners to the President.
On this motion which was finally carried, a spirited debate ensued.
An active lad will be taken as an Apprentice at this Office.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
HAGUE, December 12. BRITISH PRISONERS IN RUSSIA. Mr. Printer,
Sir—Various reports having been circulated respecting the unfortunate British subjects in Russia, I send you the following authentic information, which I request you will insert in your paper.
The persons of the British merchants have hitherto remained unmolested; and whilst ready money they had in their possession had not been seized; but their warehouses are sealed, and all their property is under sequestration. All the British ships and their cargoes are seized by the Russian government. The captains and crews are marched into the interior of the country, in companies of one captain and ten or twelve seamen. They are distributed in above a hundred different towns, at one hundred to one thousand miles distance from the capital. The Russian government allows for their subsistence daily five copeaks in money (about three half-pence) a small measure of rye flour, and one buck-wheat.
My brother and some other British merchants at St. Petersburg, advanced about forty thousand roubles (a rouble is about half a crown) for their better accommodation, from which he furnished every captain with two hundred roubles for the use of himself and ten men, and bought for every man a sheep's skin coat, a fur cap, a sash, a pair of gloves, some warm shoes, and two pair of stockings. Kibitkas, or common carts of the country are bought for most of the captains, and some old men; the rest walk, and the peasants furnish horses for the baggage. On the 21st of November, 50 captains and 500 sailors were thus dispatched from St. Petersburg, and the remainder were daily setting off on their melancholy journey.
(Signed) STEPHEN SHARP, Consul-General in Russia.
No. 75, Gower-street, Nov. 17, 1800.
LONDON, January 3.
STATE PAPER.
The following note was lately delivered by the Swedish minister for foreign affairs, to the minister of his Prussian majesty at Stockholm, on the subject of the affair at Barcelona:
"Having stated to the king the manner in which his Prussian majesty has viewed the memorial of the court of Spain on the subject of an insult offered to the Swedish flag by the English; the undersigned, chancellor of the court, has been commanded to express to M. de Tarach the grateful acknowledgments of his majesty for the constant attention which the court of Berlin has shown to the interests of the neutral flags, and the full confidence which he reposes in the mode in which they are regarded by that court.
"The king has viewed with surprise the public responsibility to which the court of Spain has called Sweden upon this occasion, and the menaces which it has thereto added; notwithstanding all the vexations to which neutral flags have been exposed during the present war, this is the most oppressive proceeding which they have yet experienced. Being thus incessantly placed between the offence and the reparation, they must soon be dragged into a concern in the war, or cease to appear on the seas where it is carried on.
"These truths involving consequences so important to the other neutral powers,

as well as to Sweden, his Swedish majesty could not, in general, take upon himself any share of responsibility for the improper use which the belligerent powers may make of the Swedish vessels which they may seize upon.
This principle appears to his Swedish majesty so well founded, that he flatters himself the court of Berlin will give it all the support which justice and the common interest appear equally to demand; and it has been hitherto respected amidst all the outrages which have been committed on both sides, without which the war must have become general. Had the Ottoman Porte, Russia, and England, attached such responsibility to all the flags in the port of Alexandria—had they claimed the restitution of Egypt from the respective governments, because their merchant vessels had been compelled to carry French troops to take that country by surprise—and had they used the same forms of application, and insisted on the same peremptory terms and conditions—all commerce, all neutrality must have been at once annihilated. His majesty therefore conceived that the violence offered to the Swedish flag at Barcelona was not to be treated in any other manner than that of which he had previously to complain; and he reserves to himself the privilege of demanding reparation for the injuries done to his subjects or his flag, at such opportunity, and by such means, as his particular situation may afford.
His majesty, however, ought not to conceal, that, in the present case, the injury which has thence resulted to a friendly power gives him so much more uneasiness, as he regards the capture made by the English as very illegal, and he is anxiously desirous of being able, by his representations, to contribute to its restitution.
His majesty will certainly make every exertion to effect an arrangement, upon which the continuance of amicable relations between Sweden and Spain is unexpectedly made to depend; but he cannot, at present, take those steps with respect to the two frigates, which he has not hitherto taken with respect to his own convoys, nor give the court of Spain any better hopes than he has himself.
The undersigned embraces this occasion, &c.
“D'EHRENHEIM.”
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28. Cleared—Sch'r. Friendship, Gale, Boston to Amsterdam.
Ship Martha, Martin, for Baltimore, has been captured and sent into Portsmouth (E.) by the British.
Brig Susannah, Donahue, from hence to Amsterdam, is taken by the British frigate L'Ambuscade, and sent into Plymouth.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5.
At a late hour last evening we issued the President's Speech in a handbill, it is published in this day's paper for the gratification of our country friends.
Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the U. States, yesterday morning took his seat in the Senate, as President of that body.
The house of representatives on Tuesday last rejected the report of a select committee virtually approving of the official conduct of Winthrop Sargent, governor of the Mississippi territory.
F I R E.
Last evening about 9 o'clock, the citizens of Alexandria were alarmed by the cry of fire—it proved to be at Mr. W. Hartshorne's Mill, 3 miles from town, and before any assistance could be rendered had made such progress as to render every effort to preserve the property unavailing. We understand the fire originated from the kiln used for drying corn.
The loss Mr. Hartshorne has sustained must be very considerable, as we learn there was a large quantity of grain in the mill.
In our paper of Tuesday last, we stated erroneously that Mr. Simms was nominated a judge for this district. The following gentlemen have been appointed.
THOMAS JOHNSON, Chief Justice. JAMES MARSHAL, } Associate judges. WILLIAM CRANCH, } THOMAS SWANN, District Attorney. JAMES M. LINGAN, Marshal.
Extract of a letter from London dated December 6th, 1800.
“The Adriana got safe to her moorings yesterday: she had a remarkable good and quick passage, having struck soundings in twenty three days, nothing happened of any consequence, until she got up as high as Falkston, close in with the land, when she was boarded by a privateer belonging to your good and friendly allies the French, between two and three o'clock in the morning. The privateer lugger run alongside of the Adriana, and put 25 armed men on board, who immediately drove the captain and people below, afterwards carried the ship cross Channel over to the coast of France; during this time they pillaged and plundered every thing they could lay their hands upon deck, and in the cabin where they got hold of some of the coffee and sugar, tore up the American flag and made sashes for themselves, damn'd it for an An. L. Am. rican ; hoisted out both boats, the long boat was full of staves which they threw overboard in the most wanton manner, says upwards of a thousand—and they were on the very eve of breaking open the hatches to plunder the Cargo, when a severe gale of wind came on, which prevented them. They were such ignorant poor devils that they did not know what to do with the ship; had they kept possession one quarter of an hour longer, all hands would have perished on the Sand Banks, near Bologna, the breakers were seen a little to leeward. Finding that they were balked of their prize, they gave up the ship to captain Fletcher, who by mere dint of good management, got clear off the Rascally Coast , and brought her safe into the Downs. They mad a bon prize of the Trawl , a few Fowls , &c. which they took from the cabin. Their plan was to have got as much of the cargo as they could on board their own vessel.”
Extract of a letter from one of the first commercial houses in Leghorn, to another in New-York, dated November 18, 1800.
“The arrival of the French in this city the third time, induces us to inform our friends that we remain in our proper domicile, and that our property is as in the past times respected the same as any other merchant in this city.”
From the treaty made between this city and the French, all property is free, as is also our commerce in neutral bottoms, so that we may still see our trade flourish a-
midst the change of war.
The internal part of Italy being open to us, West India produce has advanced; good white Havanna sugars are worth 27 a 28 dollars per cantara, small green coffee 27 a 28 dollars per 200lb. though the ordinary coffee is dull.—Cocoa of Caracca is scarce, and sells for 27 and 28 dollars per 100lb. India calicoes are in great demand. Nankeens are worth 61-2 to 7 livres per piece, but will advance in the spring, which is the proper time for sale. Pepper is current at 30 ducats per 100lb. Tobacco is dull.—Rum in the same situation. Pitch, Tar, and Turpentine are of slow sale, as also salt beef and pork. Pimento sells slowly at 15 dollars per 100lb. Indigo and Cochineal are become dull articles. Dry codfish and salmon are in demand. Logwood is plenty, as also Fustic—Nicaragua wood is in demand. Wheat is in great demand, and we believe that the price must advance rapidly.”
The Governor and Council of the state of Connecticut, convened at Hartford, the 19th instant for the purpose of appointing a Senator to the Congress of the United States, in the room of the hon. Uriah Tracy, whose time expires the 4th of March next.
The address of Thomas Jefferson, President elect, to the Senate, inserted in our paper of Tuesday last, was referred to Messrs. Morris, Dayton, and J. Mason, who on Monday reported the form of a reply, which was agreed to, and presented by a committe to Mr. Jefferson on Tuesday. It follows:
SIR,
While we congratulate you on those expressions of the public will which called you to the first office in the United States, we cannot but lament the loss of that intelligence, attention, and impartiality, with which you have presided over our deliberations. The Senate feel themselves much gratified by the sense you have been pleased to express of their support in the performance of your late duties. Be persuaded that it will never be withheld from a chief magistrate, who in the exercise of his office shall be influenced by a due regard to the honor and interest of our country. In the confidence that your official conduct will be directed to these great objects, a confidence derived from past events, we repeat to you, sir, the assurance of our constitutional support in your future administration.
JAMES HILLHOUSE, President of the Senate pro tempore.
To which the President elect replied: Gentlemen,
I receive with due sensibility the congratulations of the Senate on being called to the first executive office of our government, and I accept with great satisfaction their assurances of support in whatever regards the honor and interest of our country. Knowing no other object in the discharge of my public duties, their confidence in my future conduct, derived from past events, shall not be disappointed, so far as my judgment may enable me to discern those objects.
The approbation they are so good as to express of my conduct in the chair of the Senate, is highly gratifying to me; and I pray them to accept my humble thanks for these declarations of it.
TH. JEFFERSON.
March 3, 1801.
Public Sale.
TO-MORROW,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
French Brandy in pipes and
casks, Gin in pipes, Brandy in casks, Teneriffe and Catalonia Wines in pipes and casks, Brown sugar in bds. and bks. Loaf and Lump Sugar in lots, Raisins and Figs in casks, Soap and Candles in boxes, James River Tobacco in kegs, Hardware in boxes assorted, Nails in kegs, Castings, &c.
Also—a handsome Assortment of
DRY GOODS,
And a quantity of FURNITURE,
Consisting of
Two pair of large Looking Glasses, Mahogany Dining and other Tables, Chairs of different kinds, Chests of Drawers and Writing Desks, And a number of other articles.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER,
Auctioneer.
March 5.
Mount-Vernon Fishery.
THE public are informed that the report of the fishery being rented is a mistake, the parties who were to have rented it having withdrawn from the bargain. Fish will be sold from the seine as cheap at this landing as at any on the river, and every exertion used to accommodate customers. The roads leading to this fishery are very direct and will be kept in good order for the accommodation of waggoners.
March 5.
d6t
KNIGHT of MALTA
AND
YOUNG GIFT.
THESE celebrated JACKS are so well known as to render a description unnecessary; suffice it to say, they are superior to any in the United States, as they were imported and from them have sprung most of those now in the country.
They will cover at Eight Dollars the season and Half a Dollar to the groom.
Good pasturage gratis.
Mount-Vernon, March 5. d6t
On THURSDAY the 12th day of March, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed for sale, at the plantation whereon I now dwell,
All the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Household Furniture the property of Samuel Bowling, deceased. Six months credit will be given for all sums above six pounds, giving bond with approved security; and all sums under six pounds cash must be paid.
All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them in properly proved; and all those indebted are requested to make immediate payment.
MARIAM BOWLING, Adm'x.
March 5.
3t
One Cent Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday the first of March, Thomas Bre-lat, an apprentice.
THOMAS STEEL.
March 5.
3t
Printing in all its variety executed with neatness and dispatch.

John & J. H. Becker HAVE FOR SALE At their Store, corner of King and Union Streets,
Turk's Island and Liverpool } SALT , Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, Coffee and Molasses, Fresh Raisins and Spices, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Madeira, Sherry, St. Lucar, Malaga, Claret, Old Brandy, Spirits, Whiskey, &c. Wool and Cotton Cards, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails,
With a general assortment of Carpenters' and Farmers' Tools.
Also—A few trunks of fine Muslin, Irish Linen, and German Stripes, which they will sell low for cash, or exchange for country produce.
Cash given for White Beans and Peas.
March 3. eo12t
WILLIAM OXLEY & Co.
At their WHOLESALE Woollen, Linen and Cotton WAREHOUSE , Prince street, (formerly occupied by Mr. W. I Hall)—Have for sale,
A variety of seasonable GOODS which they will dispose of low for cash or produce. A liberal credit will be given to those who apply well recommended.
February 24. eo3w
Property for Sale.
Two hundred and forty acres of excellent FARMING LAND , lying in the county of Loudoun, about 14 miles from Leesburg, and one mile from the turnpike road leading from thence to Snicker's Gap, being part of Scotland Tract, formerly belonging to Mr. W. Nelson.
A HOUSE and LOT in Leesburg, possessed by Mr. Dawson, merchant.
A HOUSE and LOT eligibly situated, in Fairfax-street, Alexandria, in the possession of Mr. Charles Jones, coachmaker.
A LOT in Dumfries, on which are built a strong and commodious brick dwelling house and a kitchen, stable and granary—in the occupancy of Mr. Esme Smock. This messuage, from its vicinity to the creek and other local properties, is well calculated for a person in the grain or tobacco business.
If the two first mentioned properties are not previously disposed of by private bargain, they will be exposed to public sale at Mrs. Myers's tavern, in Leesburg, on the 9th day of March next, being the first day of Loudoun county court.
For terms, application may be made to Mr. Thomas Harrison, Dumfries, or to COLIN AULD ,
Cameron-street, Alexandria.
February 2. mw&fif
Boarding and Lodging May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to
JOHN GORDON, King Street. December 16. eo
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
The Stockholders in this institution are hereby notified, that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared on that part of the capital stock of the company which is now paid. Payable to the stockholders, or to their order, in ten days from this date.
By order of the President and Directors.
J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec. January 31. eo(2)
FOR SALE, The large three story Brick WAREHOUSE , with the two story frame one adjoining, on the next lot to the north-east corner of King-street.
For size, strength, convenience and goodness of stand, this property is certainly the best in town. For terms, apply in Baltimore to Messrs. Martin & Jauffret, and in Alexandria to the subscriber:
Who will Rent
The three story brick Warehouse adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. John Ridley.
A. CHARLES CAZENOVE. February 2. eo3m
For Sale, or to be Leased, In the City of Washington, and possession given immediately,
A handsome, well-finished three story BUILDING , on New-Jersey Avenue, in the vicinity of the Capitol, and the nearest dwelling on the south of it on Capitol Hill. The lot and house are well situated, and will always command an uninterrupted view of the whole city and George-Town to the west, as well as of the Potomac and Eastern Branch. The house contains 10 convenient rooms, exclusive of garret and cellars.
If sold, United States stock, or stock in any of the banks would be taken for the whole or part of the payment, and a good title given; or, if leased for 5 years, the terms would be accommodating to a good tenant.
Further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Joseph Hodgson, in that city, or the subscriber in Baltimore.
MATHEW BROWN.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of the late THOMAS PORTER , are requested to bring them forward on or before the first of March next, and those indebted to him are respectfully requested to make payment to
SARAH PORTER, Adm'x.
Jan. 1. (2)eo
FOR SALE.
By William Hartshorne , On Col. Hooe's wharf, James River Coal , Philadelphia loaf and lump Sugar, Hard Soap by the box, Also, a few boxes of crown or shaving Soap, Hay in bundles of about 200 weight, Flour, Bran and Shorts by the quantity, Tobacco in kegs.
Cash given for Wheat, Rye and Corn. 1st mo. 26. eo2m
SALT.
Landing from on board the Schooner Mary, 3000 bushels Turk's Island Salt. For sale by
Hewes & Miller.
February 20. eo
For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Schooner ELIZABETH , James Allen, Master. For terms apply to the captain on board, at Hepburn & Dundas's wharf, or to
ROBERTS and GRIFFITH. February 27. d
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE RECEIVED,
In addition to their former stock, a supply of the following GOODS :
Brussels and Scotch Carpeting —Hearth Rugs,
Furniture Calicoes, Cassimeres,
Handsome Register Stoves, with Steel Fenders,
Shovels and Tongs, A handsome assortment of London bound
Ledgers and Journals, Waste Books, Bill and Bank Books, &c.
Gentlemens' fashionable Hats, Do. Dressing Cases complete,
A handsome assortment of Japann'd and Silver Ware—elegant Tea Boards,
Caddies, Wine Coolers, and Coasters, Tea and Coffee Urrs,
Plate Warmers, Pebble Watch Seals and Gold Chains.
February 28. d
On WEDNESDAY the 11th day of March next , WILL BE SOLD , if fair, if not the next fair day, at the plantation of Roger West, deceased,
All the Household and Kitchen furniture ; about twenty head of cattle; a young stallion three years old in May or June next; a very good riding horse and some other horses; four or five Negroes, none of whom are old. Nine months credit will be given on all sums above 15 dollars, giving bond with approved security, all sums of 15 dollars, and under, cash must be paid.
And at the same time some young NEGROES will be hired.
All persons having claims against the estate, are desired to bring them forward properly proved; and all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment.
An Overseer is wanted to take charge of the plantation—any person inclinable to undertake it will make speedy application.
RICHARD CONWAY, Ex'or. February 24. d
At the death of the late Col. Fitzgerald , there were standing in his name upon the books of the Bank of Alexandria five shares, the certificates of these shares were either lost or mislaid by him, they have not come to the hands of his executors; the numbers are 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238. The certificates were granted to James Gillies, March 28th, 1793, and by different transfers at the bank were vested in Col. Fitzgerald. No person can derive any advantage from holding these certificates until a regular transfer be made at the bank, which now can only be done by the executors. Any person who can or will give any information respecting them will greatly oblige
THOS. A. DIGGS, JAMES KEITH, } Ex'ors.
February 27. eo3t
An Apprentice wanted at this Office.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Auction Room on Union Street,
Sugar in blls.
Candles in boxes, Tobacco in kegs, Coffee in bags, Saltpetre in bags, Raisins in boxes, Grapes in jars, Almonds in blls. Oranges in boxes, Anchovies in kegs and boxes, Together with a variety of DRY GOODS ,
Among which are
Wilton and Scotch Carpeting , striped and plain Coatings, Kersseys, Plains, Flannels, rose Blankets, Broadcloths, Kersseymere, worsted Hose, Durants, mens' fine Hats, Irish and German Linens, Humhums, Mullins, &c.
HENRY & THOS. MOORE, March 4. Auctioneers.
The high-bred imported Horse PUNCH,
Will cover mares this season at William Powers's tavern, Four Mile Run, between George-Town and Alexandria, at Twenty Dollars each mare, and One Dollar for the groom.
The following is a copy of a certificate from Sir John Lad, bart. the original of which may be seen by applying to the subscriber.
London, Jan. 11, 1790. This is to certify that Punch was got by King Herod, his dam by old Marske, grand dam by the Cullen Arabian, great grand dam Blackeyes, by Regulus, great grand grand dam by Crab, great grand grand grand dam by the Warlock Galloway.—This horse was my property and sold Wm. Powers.
JOHN LAD.
Witness—Thomas Bullock. N. B. He won forty two different plates, besides matches and sweepstakes, while in the possession of Sir John Lad, bart.
Good grass for mares at half a dollar per week, and every attention paid them, but not liable for accidents or escapes.
The money to be paid at the time of covering or before the mares are taken away.
WILLIAM POWERS. February 24. d
City Tavern & Hotel.
The Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favors. He requests all persons indebted to him to come forward and settle their accounts, on or before the first day of April next, otherwise suits will be commenced for the recovery of the same without respect to persons.
From the many difficulties experienced in collecting the small sums due him, he is under the necessity of giving this public notice, that after this date he will give credit to no person whatever.
JOHN GADSBY. January 17. d
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