Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1801-02-17 00:00:00

For Sale,
A few Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter Casks of
MADEIRA WINE,
Neat as imported.
We will let it go at a moderate price for Cash, or on short credit, or will barter it for Flour, Corn, Corn Meal or Tobacco, which we are generally in the purchase of.
Alex. Henderson & Co.
Merchant's Wharf, Feb. 14. d
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY 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,  Salt-petre 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, Kerseys, Plains, Flannels, rose Blankets, Broadcloths, Kerfeymeres, worsted Hose, Durants, mens' fine Hats, Irish and German Linens, Humhums, Muslins, &c.
HENRY & THOS. MOORE, February 17. Auctioneers.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue-Store,
Brown Sugar in hhds. & blls.
 Leaf and Lump Sugar in lots,  Teneriffe and Port Wine in pipes, half pipes and quarter casks,  French Brandy in pipes,  Whiskey in tierces and barrels,  Hyson Tea in chests,  Bohea Tea in chests,  Figs in casks and frails,  Raisins in do. do.  Cordials in boxes,  Soap and Candles in boxes  Cotton in bales,  A quantity of Bacon,  Tobacco in kegs,  Nails in casks,  Hardware assorted in boxes, &c. 
Also, a quantity of
DRY GOODS.
Particulars of which will be made known previous to the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER, Auctioneer.
February 17.
An Apprentice wanted at this Office.
LANDING
From the Schooner Mississippi,
Best London particular Ma-
deira Wine in pipes, Lisbon Wine of a superior quality in hhds. and quarter casks,
Turk's Island and Isle of May
SALT.
On hand, a few casks of excellent Chewing Tobacco.
For CHARTER the above Schooner, Mississippi.
Apply to
Wm. I. HALL.
Merchants' wharf, Feb. 9. d
For Charter,
To any port in the U. States, THE SCHOONER, MILFORD, lying at Merchants' wharf; burthen about 600 barrels, and quite a new vessel. Apply to the master on board, or to
Alex. Henderson & Co.
February 16. d
St. Andrew's Society.
THE Members of the Saint Andrew's Society are requested to attend a stated quarterly meeting at Gadsby's Hotel, on Tuesday evening next, (17th instant) at 6 o'clock, P. M.
By order of the President.
Wm. BARTLEMAN, Sec.
February 12.
Washington Society.
THE Members of the ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON SOCIETY are hereby notified, that a regular stated meeting of the said Society will be held at Gadsby's Hotel, on Monday the 23d instant, at 10 o'clock A. M. and it is earnestly requested that the members will be punctual in their attendance, as there is some necessary business to be transacted.
The Society will move in procession with such others as chuse to join, at 12 o'clock, from the Court-House square to the Presbyterian Meeting-House, where an Oration will be delivered by the Revd. Mr. Maffett, adapted to the occasion.
The Society will dine together on that day, at Gadsby's, agreeable to a resolve at the last quarterly meeting.
By order of the President.
G. DENEALE, Sec'ry.
February 16.
For Sale,
A number of likely, healthy, young Negro Women & Children,
Low for Cash.
The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, at her farm in Prince William county.
ELIZA. WHITING.
Enfield, Feb. 14. straw
For the Alexandria Advertiser.
Messrs. EDITORS, The following are altered from lines which appeared in "The Times" of Saturday—If you think proper to give them a place in your paper, they are at your service.
Yours, &c.
Royal-Street, February 16.
To ELIZA —————, with an India Rose.
Sweet flow'r in velvet robes array'd, Go, be Eliza's blooming guest; An emblem of the beauteous maid, As pure as her own spotless breast.
But oh! her gentle bosom spare, Nor plant therein thy ruthless thorn; Her peaceful breast, thy env'd care, Shall still be free from passions storm.
As Summer's eve thou'lt find her mild, Goodness soft beaming from her eye, Lov'd Candor's own ingenious child, And darling of Simplicity.
Then go, and thro' Winter bloom, And with Eliza form a May, Whose breath will rival thy perfume, As zephyrs mild around the play.
Go—and inform the lovely maid, That tho' relentless fate decrees Her beauty, like thine own, to fade, Her Temper sweet shall ever please.
N. B. The alteration from a Pink to a Rose is intentional.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, January 22.
SEDITION LAW.
(Debate continued.)
House in committee—Mr. Morris in the chair.
General Lee rose to express his great pleasure at the very fair and candid manner in which his colleague (Mr. Nicholas) and the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gallatin) had conducted themselves towards the state he represented. But, he could not wholly approve of the sentiments expressed by them.
With respect to the constitutionality of this law, after what had been so ably advanced by his friends in its behalf, he would only observe that even with the suspension of those sentiments, or without any other support, the decision of the supreme court ought to be with every gentleman, and effectually was with him, sufficient to remove every possible doubt. From the moment of that decision every doubt ought to have ceased, and the question never again to have agitated the congress of the United States. Those who had been taught to obey the
constitution, must approve of its decisions, and nothing could be more evident than that the reference to the judiciary of our government was the precisely accurate mode of ascertaining the veracity of a legislative measure.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania had told the house that this law was the offspring, and had become a part of a defensive system, adopted when the aggression of a foreign foe raised into action every measure of repulsion within the power of the country, and that it was so considered at a succeeding session of the house. Not having the honor of a seat in the house at that time, Mr. Lee said he did not know; but whether that was the reason of its adoption or whether not, he could not agree with that gentleman that the occasion for this law was at an end. He would not hesitate for a moment to say that this law ought to be perpetual. It was from this impression that he should vote for the report, and with pleasure would go farther and make it a perpetual law.
In order to examine the propriety of this opinion, it would be necessary to examine the law. What were its provisions, and what its object? Its object is to support your government—not by suppressing the truth—not by suppressing information proper to be known to your people—not by violating the rights of even the humblest of your citizens; but by giving the truth and the truth only its dominion. The gentlemen must pardon him in contradicting them when they said that it operated to the injury of our citizens. He must deny the assertion that the honest well intentioned citizen could possibly receive the least inconvenience from this law. He owed it to himself and to his friends with whom he usually voted to declare that it was their most sincere desire to give every truth and every act to the community. He would contend that this law went to adopt, as far as a law could do, measures for the express protection of truth. After a provision against unlawful and forcible combination, the law provided a protection to the government by guarding it from the consequences of false and malicious defamation.
He would ask gentlemen to consider candidly whether, if the establishment of an oligarchy, of a monarchy or of an aristocracy was desired to be established in this country, how the object could be more easily attained than by beginning with undermining the government and how could the government be undermined but by removing by every possible manœuvre the public confidence from that government? Would not prudence dictate to such characters to bring the government into contempt? This was too plain to be answered negatively; it must be answered affirmatively. If these efforts then might produce such a result, or if such measures could lead to it, would it not be highly unbecoming those whose duty it was to watch and repel every avenue and attempt that could possibly tend in such an event to

ies of the country by the destruction of such institutions undoubtedly so. He contended that it was a most important duty, without the performance of which the house of representatives would be traitors to that people whose good ought to rest upon the heart of every man, and whose interest could never be more faithfully effectuated than in the perpetuation of a law which would effectually go to protect the government of their choice.
He was surprised at his colleague's objection, and that of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, when it was made so evidently to appear by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Dennis) that such a protection was afforded by their own state constitution and laws! This truth was too strong to be resisted. He believed it to be the case in almost every state. And if so in the individual states, why should not so valuable a remedy be afforded to the government of the union? This was the character of our venerable sires, & what principle should withhold this disposition from their enlightened and experienced sons? Why should that be denied to the supreme government which every member of the house and which every individual in the union enjoyed? Why should gentlemen deny that to the federal government which was not denied to the separate governments?
There was however, Mr. Lee laid, a point of view which this subject assumed to him, of a very important nature, and which he had not heard from any gentleman. Unless this deluge of falsehood and defamation was impeded in its course or prevented by wholesome and timely provisions, the confidence of the people is removed, and even beyond the possibility of relief; the fatal blow once given to the confidence of the people, all the efforts to re-establish that confidence is in vain.
But gentlemen say that unless this law is suffered to fall, you resist the voice of the people. How do they estimate this fact? In what way can the voice of the people be so effectually heard as by their elections? And so far as the voice of the people has been heard on that subject, it is in favor of the law, for the expression of the public approbation has been experienced in the re-election of men whose principles are in perfect accordance with those who first enacted it. Added to this, has not Virginia, after expressing her pointed disapprobation of this measure, submitted her arguments and her definitive vote to all her sister states; and out of them how many were there found to approve of her measures? Very few indeed—he believed out of the sixteen not more than two or three!
Mr. Lee could not but admire the soothing manner in which his colleague consoled the house on the change of politics that was about to take place. For the first time since he had the honor of a seat in the house had he heard such harmonious and highly grateful accents drop from the lips of that hon. gentleman. As this measure would, most undoubtedly, tend to increase & establish the happiness & security of the government, and all its well disposed citizens he hoped that gentleman's harmonious disposition would let us be so for life, and to retain to the government their wonted protection, notwithstanding the change of men and of politics. Whosoever of the two great characters should direct the helm of our state vessel—whether he be taken from the south, or whether from the fertile fields of the Hudson, he would be willing to
give himself the opportunity of the country, so sweetly promised by his honorable colleague.
But how short lived were this pleasing accents! How soon did we hear from the associates of that gentleman, the most poignant anathemas against the judiciary of our country? Such as could scarcely be tho't possible to escape their lips, against men who have no opportunity of vindicating themselves! Where are vanished those pleasing forebodings of political happiness? Is it the way to make the people happy, to depict the supreme judiciary of our country—men who hold their offices—not for a day—not during executive pleasure—but for life—to depict those men in colors so unworthy their high characters! But certain he was that the gentlemen were incorrect in their opinions; was he not well assured that they were in an error, and believed with them that our judiciary were partial and corrupt, his duty would excite him to join them; not perhaps in attacking men who were not able to answer in the house, but in taking measures whereby a full and fair examination should be had. This he knew to be the mode which true candor would point out.
True it was that a vast change had been made in the direction of our affairs; he did hope (tho' he did not believe) this change would be productive of much good to the people. Believing that this law would be a protection to the administration in the ways of truth and virtue—wishing to do unto others as he desired they should do unto him, how could gentlemen on the other side suppose that they would violate their principles of honor and integrity so much as to depart from a system they had raised for themselves? What better attachment could be displayed than to afford the future administration the same aid which was afforded to one more peculiarly approved of by a majority of the present house?
Mr. Lee concluded by expressing a most sincere hope, that the success under the operation of this law, and a full satisfaction of its being strictly constitutional, in the opinion of the judges, which in our government stamped its authority, might operate to continue to the government every necessary protection, and evince to the world that the political sitting of the federal side of the house was as bright as its rising, and their last acts devoted to the public good.
BOSTON, February 5.
Arrived, Three Brothers, Blake, Cape-Francois.
Same day, U. S. ship Merrimack, capt. Brown, from a cruise. Saluted the town. The Merrimack has been absent from this town more than a year, in which time she has cruized from Barbadoes to the Bay of Mexico, off Vera Cruz, Havanna, Curracoa, Porto Cavello, &c. The crew have enjoyed health, but one man having died during the cruise. She is last from St. Kitt's, via St. Barts and St. Thomas, from which she convoyed 42 sail, bound to different ports on the continent.
SALEM, February 3.
Arrived, the ship Cincinnatus, captain Samuel Endicott, 22 days from the Havanna, via the Vineyard. Left the latter place in company with about 20 sail, among which was the brig Three Friends, capt. John Endicott, of this port, from Surinam. Sailed from the Havanna in company with the United States ship De-
laware, and while coming out of port received a dispatch from the American Consul, that there was a French privateer off the Matanzas, and another daily expected; in consequence of which he left capt. Endicott and went in pursuit of them. The crew of the Delaware were all well and in good spirits.—Left at the Havanna about 50 sail of American vessels, among which was the sch'r Sally, capt. Gould, of this port, who had been taken by an English privateer and sent to N. Providence, where his vessel and cargo were cleared, the captors paying charges. The Spanish men of war were fitting for sea, and an embargo was daily expected by the merchants. The British ship Thunderer of 74 guns, and her sch'r tender of 10 guns, were cruising off the Havanna. It was very healthy at the Havanna when capt. Endicott failed. Spoke nothing.
NEW-LONDON, January 30.
Arrived sch'r Buck, J. Buck, jun. St. Thomas. Left there, brig Freeman, Benton; sch'r Hope, Bussel; sloop Harriot, Stonington, to sail for this port in a short time.
Capt. Buck, spoke sch'r Apollo, Sarrel, 36 hours from New-York, bound to Bermuda.
Packet Industry, Keeney, from New-York.
Brig from New-Providence, bound to New-Haven.
Packet Lucyann, Champlin, from N. York.
Sch'r Winthrop, Trott, St. Vincents; light winds and strong tides obliged her to anchor back of Fisher's island.
February 1.
Arrived, sch'r Polly, Cleft, Surinam. Jan. 24th, in lat. 33, long. 73, spoke ship Ch'lotte, Leeds, of this port, from Liverpool, bound to Savannah, 66 days out.
Left at Surinam, sch'r ———, Still, to sail when ready.
Arrived, packet Traveller, Chapell, New-York, with 32 men recruited for the ship Connecticut.
February 2.
Sch'r George, Newell, from this port, bound to Demarara, put into Tortola in distress.
Arrived, sch'r Fanny, Turner, from Turk's Island. Three of his people, natives of this town and neighbourhood, were taken out of his vessel, by a gang from a British man of war, at Martinico, and detained. The mate they severely wounded with a cutlass; capt. Turner also received a wound in his face.
Arrived, brig Heroine, Smith, Hartford; sch'r Columbia, Sherman, belonging to the westward; sch'r Sally, Hubbard, of Middletown; failed with a fleet of Americans, under convoy of the Merrimack; parted co. in lat. 29.—Capt. Benton, sch'r Peggy, Hartford, was in the fleet. He was taken by a French privateer going out, and retaken by an American frigate. Sch'r ———, Birdsey, was taken and retaken; sold the sch'r at Martinique, and took passage in captain Benton.
NEW-YORK, February 10.
Brig ———, Williams of Philadelphia, passed Turks Island, the 13th of January.
Arrived brig Pallas, Cunningham, Martha, Brea, (Jam.) 20 days, in ballast, addressed to Lewis Simond—Sailed in co.
with the brigs Twins, Scott, and Abigail, Steel, of this port. Captain Cunningham informs, that the sailing of the Merchants fleet was postponed to the 20th of March.
Arrived, sloop Humbird, Miles, Jamaica. Capt. Miles put into Charleston in distress on the 2d inst. In lat. 25, long. 81, picked up the crew of the Rising Sun which vessel had foundered at sea. Capt. M. failed in co. with the brig Sally, bound to Savannah, and parted with her the 20th ult.
Arrived, sch'r. Volunteer, Coats, Surinam.
Arrived brig Moses Gill, Fitts, New-Orleans, from the Bellese. Jan. 29, in lat. 23, 11, spoke the British frigate Cleopatra, who after firing several guns, bro't him too, the captain was ordered on board of the Cleopatra, together with his crew; after a strict examination of his papers and very ill treatment from the lieutenant of the frigate, he was permitted to proceed on his voyage, after detaining one of his crew, who had not a certificate of his being an American Citizen and sent on board capt. Fitts two men who they had taken out of former vessels. On the 30th of January under the Cuba shore spoke the United States ship Delaware, Captain Spotswood, who informed Captain Fitts that he had a few days before recaptured the schooner Jane, of Philadelphia, which had been a prize to a French Privateer; which he was then blockading in the Matanzas.
Capt. F. was informed that a French brig privateer of 16 guns, was cruising off Cape Anthony, which Captain Spotswood intended to go in pursuit of.
The Hannah, Prior, from Philadelphia to Gulpho Dulu, failed from Philadelphia in August last, has not since been heard of, and is supposed to have foundered at sea in the gale on the 9th of September last.
The sch'r Alert, capt. Adams, has arrived at Barbadoes, from Alexandria.
A vessel is on shore on the West Bank.
Yesterday arrived sch'r Two Brothers, twenty-nine days from Turks Island, capt. Hawes, of Philadelphia. We failed in company with the brig Belvidere, White, of and for Baltimore.
Brig Nancy, of Sagg Harbour, has arrived at Turks Island.
The sch'r Franklin, of Portsmouth, N. H. passed Turks Island for Salt Key, on the 17th January.
February 4, in lat. 34, 48, long. 74, 20, spoke sch'r Union, Hawes, 30 days from New-York, bound to Charleston.
Arrived on the same day, sch'r Virago, Fuller, 21 days from Guadalupe.
The above sch'r was taken on her passage from New-York by a French privateer, and carried into Guadalupe, where she was acquitted immediately, on condition of disposing of her cargo there. Capt. F. informs, that they plundered him of every thing they could lay their hands upon.
Arrived the same day brig Commerce, Delano, eighty-two days from Hull. January 16, in latitude 28, 39, long. 62, 17, spoke schooner Helen, from New-London, for Antigua, out sixteen days. February 1, latitude 35, 26, longitude 71, 40, spoke sloop Columbia, of Newport, four days out from Newprovidence. February 2, in latitude 35, 20, long. 71, 41, spoke schooner Atalanta, Holland, three days from New-York to St. Jagode Cuba, in sight of the land, had lost two men off the main boom.

February 11.
We are informed by capt. Cunningham, arrived yesterday from Jamaica, that it was reported there when he left it that the new Governor of Jamaica, who came out in the last fleet from England, had been upset in a schooner, coming from one of the windward islands and drowned.
PHILADELPHIA, February 11.
The United States, commodore Barry, has arrived at Antigua, from a cruise.
The Constitution frigate of 44 guns capt. Talbot, arrived safe at Cape-Francois, in 16 days.
Schooner Jane, Toby, from hence to Havanna, taken by a French privateer, and retaken by the Delaware sloop of war.
Ship Dispatch, Maxwell, from hence to Port Republican, has arrived at Cape Francois.
Brig Franklin, Kenney, from hence has arrived at New Orleans, via New Providence.
List of American vessels, taken and sent into New-Providence by the British privateers and laying there the 14th January.
Sloop Washington, Weston, Philadelphia; sch'r Induistry, Wood, New-York; brig New Adventure, Dilleno, Boston; sloop Cicero, Wilking, Philadelphia; sch'r Newton, Walkfield, Norfolk; Montezuma, —, Baltimore; brig Ruby, Copperthwaite, Philadelphia; Polly and Nancy, New-York; Penelope, M'Comet, New-York; ship Sally, Cammenon, Charleston; sch'r Sally, Boardmen, Swinsford; Jane and Joseph, —, Norfolk; brig Thomas, —, Philadelphia; sch'r Caty and Nancy, —, Philadelphia; Fair trader, Griffing, Philadelphia; sloop Eli a, —, Philadelphia; sch'r Fancy, Winslow, Philadelphia.
The Legislature of Delaware, by an unanimous vote of both houses, has declined accepting the resignation of the hon. Henry Latimer, senator of the U. States for that State, on the principle that an appointment cannot be made, "where a vacancy is to happen, by resignation, until the vacancy actually happens."
NORFOLK, February 10.
Extract of a letter from St. Bartholomews, to a mercantile house in this town, dated January 9, 1801—received by the sch'r Mary, Capt. Cole.
"Peace between the United States and France has been proclaimed three days ago at Guadalupe, St. Martins, and St. Eustatia, a corvette arrived at the former place with the official accounts from France in 36 days. We can traverse the ocean with a little more safety than heretofore."
Another letter, dated the 19th January, says—"All our cruisers are called in by commodore Barry, who arrived here a few days ago, and took command of the windward station. It is imagined he received the official account of peace from America. Several American vessels within this week past have been carried into St. Martins, but were immediately liberated. It is generally reported here that Guadalupe has been declared in a state of siege by the British."
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, (Virg.) 6th February, 1801.
Gentlemen, It being the wish of captain Bingham, of his majesty's ship America, that I should make public the very bene-
volent relief a situation of great danger and crew of the Brothers of Alexandria, I know of no way of which I can better promote this laudable desire, than by requesting you to insert in the Herald the accompanying copy of captain Bingham's letter to me on the subject.
I am, your humble servant, JNO. HAMILTON. Messrs. Willett & O'Connor. (COPY.)
His majesty's ship Hind, in the Chesapeake, February 1, 1801.
Sir, You have no doubt heard of the misfortune which befel his majesty's ship America, on the 13th of December, by her running on the Formigat shoal, to the Northward of the island of Jamaica, in which situation I had very little prospect of saving the life of any one of the crew, had it not been for the humane and friendly assistance I received from an American brig, passing that way; the master of which, at the hazard of his own vessel, volunteered his services in the handsomest manner, and was happily the means of preserving the lives of near 500 officers and seamen, in enabling us to carry the America into Port Royal, though in a very leaky, and distressed state.
The brig alluded to, is called the Brothers, belonging to Alexandria, and commanded by Mr. George Towers, whose valuable aid on this occasion demands my warmest acknowledgements; gratitude, as well as justice towards him and his crew, has urged me to trouble you on this subject, and to request that you will take some steps to make public to his countrymen, the high sense I entertain of his manly and praiseworthy conduct towards us in our distress.
I have the honor to remain, Sir, Your very humble servant. (Signed) J. BINGHAM, Captain of H. M. S. America.
John Hamilton Esq. H. B. M. Consul, Norfolk. Arrived, (Feb. 7) sch'r Mary, Cole, St. Bartholomews; ships Charlotte, Leeds, Liverpool; Jeannie, Cowan, Greenock; brig Ceres, Tucker, Bermuda.
Arrived, Feb. 8) brig Ceres, Smith, Montego-Bay. Left there—brigs William, Chew; Union, Gilbert; sloop Dispatch, Gilpatrick, from Norfolk; and sloop Two Friends, Bull, of Edenton. Spoke the brig Eliza, Evans, from Norfolk, on the 20th ult. going in.
Arrived, (Feb. 9) brig Ranger, Clark, Lucie, (Jama.)
The GEORGE-TOWN DANCING ASSEMBLY will be held at the Union Tavern, George-Town, on Thursday Evening the 19th instant.
February 17.
For Charleston, (S. C.) The SCHOONER THETIS, Thomas White, Master; will positively sail on or before the 20th instant. She is intended as a constant trader from this port, and has good accommodations for passengers.
For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Vowel's wharf, or to EDWARD RUSSELL.
Union-street, Feb. 13. 6t
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the frigate Philadelphia, dated off Guadalupe, December 27.
"On Christmas day, we recaptured the sch'r Peggy, of Hartford, from New-London; cargo, 50 horses, &c. On the 26th in company with the sch'r Experiment, we recaptured the brig Dove, capt. Romley, from New-London; cargo, 40 horses, and 450 bks. flour, beef, &c. The same day recaptured the sloop Jane, of and from New-London; cargo, beef, rye and Indian meal, and 31 oxen; and at this moment have recaptured the sch'r Ann and Susan, of and from New-York; cargo, flour, and 40 fine oxen. During our cruise, we have taken and retaken 10 vessels."
REPORT.
The committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of carrying on any further trade with the Indians, on a capital furnished by the United States,
REPORT,
That in pursuance of the laws heretofore passed by Congress on that subject, two trading houses or factories have been established; one in the state of Tennessee and another in the state of Georgia; and of the sums appropriated by Congress, the sum of ninety thousand one hundred fifteen dollars ninety cents has been drawn from the treasury, for the purpose of forming these establishments and purchasing and conveying goods suitable for trade with the Indians of the Cherokee and Creek nations—That the laws aforesaid expired on and no law was passed at the last session of Congress to continue the establishment and trade aforesaid; although the committee to whom the subject was then referred, reported, that it was expedient to continue the trade.
The committee further report—
That from the accounts in the treasury department, rendered by the persons who superintend those establishments or factories the present state of this trade cannot be ascertained; and although this trade may have produced some advantages in attaching the Indians to the government of the United States by affording them necessities, and avoiding the animosities which might be produced by the abuses of private traders—yet those have not been of such magnitude as to justify, in the opinion of the committee, any extension or increase of the capital stock, however proper it may be to continue the trade on the stock now vested for some time longer.
The committee unwilling to abandon institutions of public utility, and convinced that the establishment of Indian houses with proper management, would contribute to the attainment of important advantages; and not having ascertained with any precision, how far the present establishment may be maintained without loss to the United States, therefore recommend the following resolution.
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide by law for the continuance of the trade and trading houses heretofore by law established on the capital already drawn from the treasury, for one year, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress; and that provision should be made in such law for the better regulation of said trading houses, and prescribing the duties of the agents employed therein.
Extract of a letter from one
S. frigate Constitution, January 29.
"We arrived here Dec. 29. Our hull was lengthened by running to the eastward as far as long. 57. We parted with the Beverly schooner we had under convoy, the 3d day after we sailed. Dec. 17, we lost Wm. Gray, an Englishman, overboard, the best efforts to save him were ineffectual. We just hear that the Trumbull has had an engagement with a privateer of equal force. The latter escaped. We hear also, that the schooner Experiment of 12 guns, has had a smart action with a privateer of 16—the latter finally running away with damage. The Scammel was in a severe gale on the coast in coming out—cut away her anchors and threw two guns overboard. We fear the Insurgent and Pickering suffered in the gale. The former was spoken in lat. 32. There are now on the St. Domingo station, the Constitution, Adams, Congress, Augusta, Richmond and Trumbull."
APPOINTMENTS
By the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate.
William Thorp, 1st Lieut of Cavalry, in place of Simmons dismissed.
ARTILLERISTS, &c.
Louis Toussard, Lieut. Colonel Commander of the 2d. Regt. and Inspector of Artillery.
FIRST REGIMENT.
Moses Porter, to be Major, vice Toussard promoted. Jonathan Robeson, to be captain vice Rovere deceased. Henry Muhlenburg, captain, vice Porter promoted. Theophilus Elmer, captain, vice Littlefield, resigned. Robbins Chamberlain to be lieut.
SECOND REGIMENT.
William M'Rea to be Major, vice Hoops resigned. William Steele, captain, vice M'Rea promoted.—John W. Livingston, captain, vice Bishop, dismissed.
INFANTRY—First Regiment.
Eli B. Climson, 1st Lieut. vice Davidon, resigned. Samuel Clinton, 1st Lieut. vice Blake, resigned.—James Rhea, 1st Lieut. vice Peyton, resigned.
SECOND REGIMENT.
Archibald Gray, captain, vice Schaumburg, Division Quarter-Master. Rezin Webster, captain, vice Miller, resigned. Peter Skiras 1st Lieut. vice Allison, deceased. Thomas Porter, 1st Lieut. vice Porter promoted.
THIRD REGIMENT.
Zebulon Pike, Major, vice Kersey, deceased. William P. Smith, captain, vice Pike, promoted. Hugh M'Call, captain, vice Marks dismissed. William Scott, captain, vice Steele, deceased; William R. Boote, captain, vice Rickard resigned.
FOURTH REGIMENT.
Hartman Leitheison, captain, vice Brock resigned. John Willington, captain, vice Gibson resigned. Francis Johnston, captain, vice Taylor resigned. James Love, 1st Lieut. vice Leitheison, promoted. Thomas Eastland, 1st lieut. vice Willington, promoted. James Desha, 1st Lieut. vice Johnston promoted.
Fresh Raisins.
Just received a few boxes of excellent Raisins, and for Sale, by
JOHN & J. TUCKER.
December 24.

RECEIVED, Capt. Ward, from Philadelphia, for sale by  Roberts & Griffith, 30 hhds muscovado sugar East India sugar in bags Loaf and lump sugar in hhds. and bbls. Coffee in barrels and bags Pepper and pimento A few pipes London particular Madeira wine Sherry, Málaga and Teneriffe wine in quarter casks Spirits, French brandy and Holland gin Cotton in bales Mould and dipt candles Raisins in kegs and boxes Soft shell almonds, &c. &c. &c. They daily expect by the schooner Phil- lip from New-York, 20 puncheons An- tigua rum. January 12. eo3t1aw3t
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 com- mand 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.
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 certain- ly the best in town. For terms, apply in Baltimore to Messrs. Martin & Jauf- fret, and in Alexandria to the subscriber: Who will Rent The three story brick Ware- house adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. John Ridley. A. CHARLES CAZENOVE. February 2. eo3m
FOR SALE, A LOT of GROUND On the corner of Queen and Fairfax streets, extending 123 feet 2 inches on Queen street, 45 feet 8 inches on Fairfax street: this property is liable to no incumbrance. For terms apply to Mr. John Green, A- lexandria, or Mr. Hezekiah Price, Old- Town, Baltimore. Liberal credit will be allowed for the payment. January 2. eo18t
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of the late THOMAS PORTER, are requested to bring them for- ward 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
Philadelphia. THE SLOOP  HARMONY, John Ellwood, Master, Now lying at Ramsey's wharf. For Freight or Passage apply to the mas- ter on board, or J. & T. Vowell. February 5. 3tdeo
For Norfolk. The SLOOP  ELIZA, ABEL WILLIS, Master; A Constant Packet. Will sail on Sunday next. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Vowell's wharf. February 10. eo3t
Just Received A Consignment of the following articles. Cotton in bales, Russia Canvass, Brown Rolls, Hessians, Oude Cassahs, China Custers, Baftas, English and India Lutestrings, Black Florentines, Sprig'd and plain jaconet Muslins, Ladies' Shoes, &c. &c. Which, together with several articles on hand, viz. Loaf, lump & brown Sugar, Young Hyson, } Souchong, and } TEAS, Hyson-skin } Allum Salt, Liverpool do. in bulk and sacks, German Oznaburgs, Flanders Sheeting, Cloths, Writing and wrapping Paper, &c. Will be sold low for Cash, or bartered for Flour, Corn or Tobacco. Hewes & Miller. February 2. eo
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 Snic- ker's Gap, being part of Scotland Tract, formerly belonging to Mr. W. Nelson. A HOUSE and LOT in Leesburg, possessed by Mr. Dawson, mer- chant. A HOUSE and LOT eligi- bly situated, in Fairfax-street, Alexan- dria, 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, sta- ble and granary—in the occupancy of Mr. Esme Smock. This messuage, from its vicinity to the creek and other local pro- perties, 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 bar- gain, 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.
Land of Trust, from the estate of Hawkins, of Fau- quier County, to the subscribers, WILL BE SOLD on the premises, to the high- est bidder, for ready money, on Wednes- day the 25th of February next, The Plantation whereon the said Hawkins now lives: containing about 670 acres, lying within 30 miles of Fre- dericksburg, Falmouth and Dumfries, and within about 40 of Alexandria, George- Town and the Federal City. It is thought unnecessary to be particu- lar as to the quality and improvements, as a person inclined to purchase will no doubt view the same before the day of sale. DUNBAR & VASS. Falmouth, Virginia, } Jan. 20, 1800. } d21(31)
For Rent. The subscriber will lease or rent his com- modious fire-proof Bake and Dwelling House, on Town-Point, where he now lives, with three Ovens, a good Store-house and Sta- ble for two horses, with a well enclosed Wood-Yard, and every other conveni- ence for carrying on the baking business to advantage. JAMES DICKINSON. Norfolk, Jan. 8. d12t(30)
ANTHONY SAWYER, Hair Dresser and Perfumer, (lately from Baltimore) Lower end of King-street, near Ramsey's wharf, Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Alexandria, and the country generally, that having received the new- est fashion of Ladies' Wigs and Filets, he will be thankful to receive their orders for the above articles, and will warrant them equal to any manufactured on the continent. N. B. Any Lady wishing to see his Patterns, may be accommodated by send- ing a servant to his shop. He has for sale, every article in the Perfumery line, on the most reasona- ble terms. Cash will be given for hair by the large or small quantity. Alex. Dec. 8. d
City Tavern & Hotel. The Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his customers for the li- beral encouragement he has received, and hopes to merit a continuance of their fa- vors. He requests all persons indebted to him to come forward and settle their ac- counts, on or before the first day of April next, otherwise suits will be commenced for the recovery of the same without re- spect to persons. From the many difficulties experienced in collecting the small sums due him, he is under the necessity of giving this pub- lic notice, that after this date he will give credit to no person whatever. JOHN GADSBY. January 17. d
Boarding and Lodging May be had for five or six gentlemen, by applying to JOHN GORDON, King Street. December 16. eo  An active lad will be taken as an Apprentice at this Office.
Liverpool Salt for Sale. Just landing from on board the ship Suc- cess, Capt. King, STOVED SALT, in sacks and bulk. Also, a few hundred bushels of Liverpool Coal. Wm. I. HALL. Merchants' Wharf, Jan. 29. d
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received and for Sale, at the corner store, opposite John Janney's, the following GOODS—wholesale and re- tail, for Cash and Produce: Superfine and 2d Cloths Blue Plains do. Frizes do. Kerseys White, yellow and green Flannels do. do. do. Baizes Rose and duffel Blankets Durants, Camblets and Wildbores Russels and Antilons Cotton and linen Checks Kerfeymeres and Swandowns Velvets, Thickfets and Cords A handsome assortment of Dimities Mens' and Womens' cotton Hose do. silk do. Black Crape White and black silk and beaver Gloves Modes, Sattins and Persians Sewing Silks Calicoes and Chintzes Russia Sheeting and Irish Linens. They have also, Brown Sugar by the hhd. and barrel, loaf and lump do. and a quan- tity of Plaister of Paris. They give Cash for Wheat, Rye and Corn. Left by capt. Mortimore, of the Baltimore packet, at their warehouse, sun- dry Mill Irons—The owner is requested to take them away. January 31. d
LAST NOTICE. Whereas a Commission of bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth a- gainst Elisha Cullen Dick, of the town of Alexandria, and he having surrendered himself to the major part of the commissi- oners named in the said commission, at the Washington tavern in Alexandria, on the 31st day of January last, when and where he underwent his second examina- tion; he is therefore required again to at- tend at the said tavern, on Friday the 20th day of this present month, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to undergo his final examination, when and where the creditors of the said Elisha Cullen Dick, either in his separate capacity or as one of the firm of James Meafe M'Rea and Com- pany, may attend to prove their debts— at which time and place the creditors a- foresaid are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate—and to choose assignees. All persons indebted to the said bank- rupt, or who may have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners may appoint, but to give notice to HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the Commission. February 3. d
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