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Alexandria Advertiser  AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1803.
No. 675.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , 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 hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and frails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS , Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. February 15.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS . AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, Negro Cottons, India Cottons, &c. Worsted and other Stockings, THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Feb. 15.
THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, One hogshead 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
Just received, and for Sale, By Robert and John Gray, [Price 25 Cents]  Negro Slavery Unjustifiable. A SERMON. By Alex. M c LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York. Feb. 5. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents.)  PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19. d
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 115 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. 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, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 3 Kegs Anniseed Cordial, 14 Boxes dpt Candles, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hysonkin 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 Mamodies, Emeries, Guzzinans, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER , and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. BENJ. SHREVE, jun. Alexandria Library Company.
THE Members of the Alexandria Library Company will please to take notice, that in conformity with the act of incorporation, an ELECTION will be held at the Council Chamber, on Monday the 21st inst. between the hours of three and six P. M. for a President and eleven Directors for the ensuing year. JAS. KENNEDY, sen. Secretary. Feb. 7. d21F
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS , 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Case Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havannah Sugars, 2 hds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hatched Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dpt Candles, 5 cask 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. d
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Mementos of Modern Philosophers," &c.
CONDITIONS. I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type. II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery. *** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay. Subscription received by the Publishers
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. dts
William Hartjorne HAS FOR SALE, A HOUSE & LOT on Water street, adjoining on the North side of Major Muncaster's; a LOT on the corner of Fairfax and Wilkes' street, near which is a pump from which good water is had. Also, three LOTS on Prince street, joining Stewart's cabinet work shop. For this property Marine Shares at par will be taken. About 100 bushels good Oats Seed, for Cash, may be had at his Mill. For Sale or Rent, A BRICK HOUSE next door to Bennett and Watts' in King street. Possession may be had on the first of the 1th Month next. 521 mo. 12. eo
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.
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
WILLIAM HODGSON Has just received, and for sale for Cash or approved paper, 6 pipes excellent BILL WINE , (Madeira.) Also, 15 casks Sherry. Feb. 10. d
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
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. d
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Street, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT. Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand, A large and elegant assortment of Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES. of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash. Orders from distance will be punctually attended. Nov. 15. eo
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on Harper's Wharf, if fair, if not the next fair day,
THE Cargo of the sch'r Milford , Consisting of 50 hds. RUM , 7 do. SUGAR , 5 do. SYRUP , at a Credit of 60 and 90 days for approved negotiable notes. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 15.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZEBOOM , Esq. deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated; and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. Feb. 16. d
TO LEASE OF RENT, (Upon moderate terms.) Two or three good Fisheries, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, between Alexandria and Broad Creek. Apply to BENJ'N DUL'NY, jun. Notley Hall, Feb. 16. d

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1803.
Debate on Mr. Bayard's motion to go into committee of the whole on the state of the union in order to take into consideration the amendment to the Constitution respecting the Election of President and vice-president.
(Continued.)
Mr. Huger thought this a subject of the first importance. It proposed to alter the constitution of the United States on an important point. This was of much greater importance than the cession of a small district of territory. It appeared to him most extraordinary that so much pains were taken to postpone the consideration of it to a late period of the session. This had been done the last session. It was in vain to say members ought to keep their seats. It was well known that private pursuits would take them away. He trusted, therefore, that at the present time, while the house was full, a decision would be made.
Mr. Smilie thought, if gentleman would suffer the question to be taken without unnecessarily consuming the time of the house, they would progress in a much more orderly manner with the public business.
Mr. Bacon said there was no doubt about the importance of the proposed amendment to the constitution. But did it necessarily follow that it was proper to take up that subject to day. On the contrary, he thought it most proper to take first into consideration the propositions respecting Columbia for the reasons assigned by several gentlemen.
Mr. Griswold hoped the house would adhere to their own rules. A reference to a committee of the whole, on the state of the union was, according to those rules the order for every day. Certainly whatever relates to an amendment to the constitution is important. It is agreed on all hands that this amendment is of great importance. It was not absolutely necessary that this subject, or that which related to the district of Columbia, should be acted upon to-day. Neither of the objects were so pressing. But where they were equally pressing, was it not proper to take up that first which was acknowledgedly of the greatest importance. He admitted that it was the duty of gentlemen to remain at their seats; but he did not know what reason the house had to find fault with their absence, as they had by formal vote sanctioned it.
Gentlemen will admit that a question of such importance as went to change the national compact under which they held their seats ought not to be decided upon, but by the votes of every person entitled to vote upon it. Shall we then delay its decision until a third of the members are gone? A decision under such circumstances would not be doing justice to the spirit of the constitution that requires the concurrence of two thirds of the members of both houses.
Mr. Davis could not account for the change produced in the minds of some gentlemen on this subject. Last session, when this subject was before Congress, the gentleman from Delaware was opposed to deciding upon it; to day he is earnestly for deciding upon it. He is from time to time calling it up, contrary to the established usage of the House, which when a gentleman lays a motion on the table, permits it as a matter of compliment to lie until he calls it up. Now the gentleman from Delaware unceasingly calls for it. Last session, when taken up, he voted against it. The gentleman from Connecticut also, (Mr. Griswold) while he charges us with inconsistency, exposes his own. Mr. Davis declared he could only account for this strange conduct on the part of gentlemen by their knowledge, that, owing to the particular state of the Senate, as to the attendance of members, though the proposed amendment might carry here, it would at present fail there.
Mr. Bayard said, if the gentleman from Kentucky had attended to what he had said, he would not have been at a loss to account for his conduct. He was glad to find consistency recommended from that quarter, as he might hope in future,
to find a reformation. But as to the remarks of the gentleman applied to him (Mr. B.) he should shew by his vote his consistency. He voted then against the amendment, and should do so again. What then? Did that betray any inconsistency? Did his now calling up the subject mark any inconsistency? He had avowed his motive. The numbers of the house were wasting every day, and they may soon vary in such a degree as to affect the result, and make it different from that which would appear were the vote now taken. Last session such an effect was produced by delaying the decision until the close of the session. To avoid a similar effect was the subject of his call. His desire was that the decision should be fairly made by the whole votes in the house.
The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. S. Smith) had said the house ought not to be hurried. He did not know what to understand by this expression. The resolution had laid on the table for more than one month. Notice had been given a week ago by the honorable mover that it would be called up; and yesterday it had been voted down by the majority. Notice had been then given that it would be called up to-day; and the gentleman talks of hurry. When is this hurry to cease? If it shall be delayed until the last day of the session the same ground of objection will exist. Why not now decide it? When it was called up yesterday, gentlemen professed their solicitude to take up another subject, and said this question might be taken up to-day. Now it is called, and the old song is sung. If gentlemen are serious in their wish to frugalize time, they will go into a committee of the whole on this subject immediately, and decide it; and no longer waste time about discussing it. Mr. Bayard did not believe the discussion of it could occupy more than half an hour. As it had last session been fully discussed, it would be a work of supererogation to go over the same ground again.
Mr. S. Smith observed that this was rather a novel attempt. According to the established usage of the house, when a gentleman lays a resolution on the table, he takes his own time to call it up. He understood it was the intention of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, who had offered the resolution (Mr. Leib) to notify the house that he would at a certain day call it up. And now the gentleman from Delaware takes it out of his hands, and is pressing for an instantaneous decision. And for what? Not for our convenience; not for the convenience of the majority of this house, who are friendly to the proposition. But for his own convenience and that of his friends who are hostile to it. This was a novel lesson to give a majority. No, sir, we are to study our own convenience; and to adopt that course, which we deem best, for transacting the public business. If certain gentlemen, from private reasons, leave their seats, they are not to expect that business will be delayed or precipitated on their account. The arguments that have been urged are against the gentleman. This business is before the house, does not require the passage of a law, and may be decided upon at any moment; whereas the resolutions respecting the reception of the district of Columbia require first to be acted upon, to enable the house to determine what business in relation to this territory, it will be necessary to take up.
Messrs. Lowndes and T. Morris spoke in favor of going into a committee of the whole on the amendments to the constitution.
Mr. Leib said he was yesterday in favor of taking up the proposition of amendment. As, however, he was satisfied that the other business was of a more pressing nature, he was willing that it should give place to that.
Mr. Bayard. We are told by the gentleman from Maryland that it is the duty of the majority to study their own convenience. He is for studying his own convenience. What he means by their convenience, or his convenience I am at a loss to understand. I suppose however, he means that their convenience will consist in delaying this decision until the members on one side of the house may dwindle down to low that a majority of two thirds may remain on the other side; so that a fair expression of the will of the whole house shall not prevail. For this declaration, I feel obliged to the gentleman. He had often before made many a precious confession, and this was one to be ad-
ded to their number. He told us the other day that he and his friends had taken great pains to get the power of the country into their hands. I suppose the same pains are now to be taken, by creating a majority by artificial means.
I only rose, however, to say one word as to this being considered as the resolution of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. The gentleman from Kentucky has told us that it is an affair of compliment to suffer a resolution offered by a particular member to rest until called up by him. I confess that, however disposed I may be in personal intercourse to observe such rules, I am not here disposed to observe compliment at the expence of duty. In this case there was a peculiar reason for the call. The gentleman who originally offered the resolution gave notice of his intention to call it up on a fixed day. That day has gone over without any call. We see the house daily waiting in numbers. We with a fair decision, one made by the whole votes of all the members. Gentlemen therefore cannot complain of our doing, what they recommend, that is to study our own convenience. They seldom study ours, and if we did not study our own, it is probable that it would be but little regarded. But what am I to understand when the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. S. Smith) talks of his majority. Does he mean that the gentlemen on my left (the greater number of the republican members sit on that side) will vote for it barely because he means to vote for it. I must believe those gentlemen in voting on this question will exercise the independent powers of their own minds, will follow the dictates of their own judgments, and be actuated by a patriotism as honorable, and motives as pure as those of the gentleman himself.
Mr. S. Smith. However the gentleman from Delaware may not have understood our convenience, he has shewn that he understands his own, by putting words in my mouth which I never uttered. I never said the majority of this house was my majority. The reason why I said a majority was in favor of the amendment, appears from the journals of the last session, on which the fact appears by the votes of two-thirds of the members in favor of it. It would ill become me to talk of any majority. It would be presumption in me to hold that language. Gentlemen with whom I generally act, know me better and themselves. I did, however, say that it suited the convenience of this house to make the business which they had to transact, progress in their own way, and not according to the convenience of the gentleman from Delaware. I considered that a sufficient explanation; and if these remarks were those for which the gentleman obtained leave to speak a third time, he might have spared himself the trouble. I am not averse to taking up this subject at a proper time; but I must object to forcing it into the place of other business, that according to the usual course of proceeding, ought to take precedence.
The question was then taken on Mr. Griswold's motion, by yeas and nays and lost, yeas 37, noes 61.
The yeas and nays are as follow:
Y E A S.
Messrs. Bayard, Boude, Campbell, Cutler, Dana, Davenport, Foster, Goddard, Griswold, Grove, Hattings, Hemphill, Henderson, Hill Hugger, Hunt, Lowndes, Mattson, L. R. Morris, T. Morris, Perkins, Plater, Read, Rutledge, Shepard, J. C. Smith, Josiah Smith, Stanley, Talmage, Tenney, Thatcher, Tillinghast, Upham, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth, L. Williams & Woods. 37.
N A Y E S.
Messrs. Alston, Archer, Bacon Bailey, Bishop, Brent, Brown, Butler, Cabell, Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Condit, Cutts, Davis, Dawson, Dickson, Early, Elmendorf, Emer, Eustis, Fowler, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Helms, Hodge, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Jones, Lieb, Merriweather, Mitchell, Moore, Mott, New, Newton, jun. Nicholson, Randolph, jun. Smilie, Israel Smith, J. Smith, N. Y. J. Smith, Virg. S. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Stanton, Taisano, jun. Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Van Horne, R. Williams, Winn, Wynns, 61.
Mr. Griswold said he hoped it would suit the convenience of the majority to take up the subject to-morrow. He gave notice that he would call for it then.
RECESSION OF COLUMBIA.
The house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the Chair, on the following resolutions offered by Mr. Bacon:
"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 Dec. in the year 1789, entitled "An act for the cession of ten miles square," 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, intitled "An act concerning the territory of Columbia and the city of Washington."
Provided the said state of Maryland shall consent and agree thereto.
The first resolution being read;
Mr. Smilie said it was not his wish to take up the time of the House, but barely to assign in a few words his reasons for the vote he should give. In the last Congress he had voted against the assumption; and he had heard no reasons since to change his opinion on the propriety of that vote. He should, therefore, vote now for a recession. He never could understand the reason for giving Congress an exclusive jurisdiction over ten miles square. He believed there was but one reason. It had been thought good policy to introduce this article into the Constitution to facilitate its adoption; as it was known that all parts of the union were anxious to have the seat of government. It did not appear to him in any proper point of view, necessary that Congress should possess such exclusive jurisdiction. There was no doubt that, let Congress sit where they would, they would always have sufficient power to protect themselves. —Unfortunately, however, there was on this subject an association of ideas in the minds of many persons, not in the least connected; which was that the residence of Congress in this place, and their possessing exclusive jurisdiction was the same thing. If the exercise of exclusive jurisdiction could have any effect on his mind as to the other point, it would be directly opposite; as he would much rather sit here without than with exclusive jurisdiction; as we cannot possess this authority without depriving the citizens of rights which were the most dear to them. When he looked around him, and saw no man, unless a stranger, who was not a political slave, he felt the most painful sensations. Under our exercise of exclusive jurisdiction the citizens here are deprived of all political rights; nor can we confer them. If Congress can derive no solid benefit from the exercise of this power, why keep the people in this degraded situation? It is true this place may be settled by foreigners; but can we suppose that any native citizen, who values his political rights, will come here. For the honor of the country, he must suppose there would be none. Why not then recede the people to their former condition? Mr. Smilie concluded by declaring that the act of recession would have no effect upon his mind as to staying here.
Mr. Bacon said he would state in a few words the reasons that influenced him in submitting these resolutions. In the first place, he knew of no advantage which the United States derived from retaining the exclusive jurisdiction of this district. Therefore, if the states to which it originally belonged were disposed to take it back, there could be no objection derived from this consideration. In the second place, it appeared from their short experience that the exercise of exclusive legislation would take up a great deal of time, and produce a great expence to the nation; and it was probable that in the course of even a short time, the trouble and expence would increase with the increasing number of the inhabitants. Should justice be done to the exercise of this power, it was likely that as much time would be spent in legislating for this district as for the whole United States. It was certain that very considerable time would be consumed. They would likewise be subjected to other expences than those attendant on legislation. In the next place the govern-

ment would be very diverse from that in other parts of the union. He would rather see the government in the United States uniform. Here the citizens would be governed by laws in the making of which they have no voice; by laws not made with their own consent, but by the United States for them; by men who have not the least interest in the laws made, that legislators ought always to possess; by men also not acquainted with the minute and local interests of the place, coming as they did from distances of 500 to 1000 miles. From these considerations he inferred their incompetency to legislate for this district, whatever their disposition might be. Those were the principal reasons that influenced his mind. They might, however, perhaps, be easily obviated by the reasons of other gentlemen, which he would be glad to hear.
Mr. Huger was opposed to the resolutions. First, because he was not inclined hastily to make alterations in the great national compact that held us together. It appeared to him that though they might not always understand the reasons, on which a particular part of it was founded, yet it was prudent not to change it until experience had clearly proved its inconvenience. It must be obvious, that it was easily to perceive the effects that may ensue from a change. The constitution contemplates the exercise by Congress of exclusive legislation over ten miles square. It must impress itself upon the mind of every gentleman that the wise men who framed the constitution deemed it proper. Congress also had thought it proper, as well as two of the most respectable states in the union, the one by receiving and the other by granting the territory. All these considerations impressed his mind with a disinclination hastily to alter the course that had been pursued. Another reason, which weighed with him, was that though they had been here three winters, they had no reason to believe that a majority or any considerable portion of the people wished to be re-seated.
Great force has been attached to an agreement derived from the present situation of the people of the territory—from their deprivation of rights. He felt for them. But, because they are now disenchanted of their rights, it does not follow that they are always to remain so. He hoped they would not recede them on this account. He looked forward to the period, when the inhabitants from their numbers, and riches, would be entitled to a representation on this floor. And with respect to their local concerns, when they grew more numerous and wealthy, there would be no difficulty in giving them a territorial legislature.
The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bacon) sounded one of his arguments on the idea that the government of the United States could derive no advantage from the ten miles square. While, however, he (Mr. H.) felt a great respect for the states, he must think that the government of the United States should be placed where it might find its own convenience. Though under the states it might in most cases proceed without material inconvenience, yet he could suppose some circumstances that might expose the government to great inconvenience. This was one reason on which the article of the Constitution was grounded. Such an occurrence had taken place at Philadelphia, where Congress had been surrounded by the soldiery, and had not been able to get aid to relieve them.
Another reason against the recession was his belief that it would affect property injuriously. Citizens in various parts of the union, and foreigners had made purchases in consequence of the cession. Without pretending to say that property would be less safe under state governments, he could conceive that foreigners might consider it more safe under the protection of the national government.
It is said that much time is taken up, and great expence incurred, in attending to the affairs of the territory. When a day or two is taken up in any discussion we are always told of the expence. But to prove that the expence would be diminished if we had not these objects to attend to, it was necessary to shew that the session would be shortened. He believed if there was not one third of the usual business before Congress the session would not be terminated before the 3d of March. Besides much of the inconvenience we now experience arises from the novelty of the business. A sufficient attention has not
been yet paid to the organisation of the territory, which, when properly arranged, will remove a great of our trouble. He had no doubt that when the government became acquainted with the wants and the wishes of the people, the government of them by the United States would be rendered as agreeable to them as that of the states.
Gentlemen, in looking at the inconvenience attached to the people of the territory, do not sufficiently regard the superior convenience they possess. Though the citizens may not possess full political rights, they have a greater influence upon the measures of the government than any equal number of citizens in any other part of the union.
Mr. H. concluded by observing that he felt no disposition to go at large into the discussion. He had barely made these remarks to shew, that the propriety of a recession was not so plain a case as might be inferred from the arguments of gentlemen who had preceded him.
Mr. Dennis regretted that he had been called out of the house, when this subject was taken up, as in the remarks which he considered it his duty to make, he could not avail himself of the ideas suggested by other gentlemen, and as he might repeat what had been perhaps already said. He would undertake, however, to shew that the proposed resolutions were objectionable in every point of view that could be taken of them. They presented two aspects. Admitting in the first place, that they could be carried into effect so far as to restore the people of the territory to the situation in which they were placed before the cession, yet it appeared to him a strong objection that all the advantages of exclusive jurisdiction would be thereby lost. He had always thought that part of the constitution, which gave Congress, exclusive jurisdiction over a district of ten miles square, wise and proper; and that a government whose laws were to pervade the whole United States ought not to be subjected to the whim or caprice of any part of the United States.
It was extraordinary to assert, and the whole system of our legislation went to prove it, that the possessing exclusive jurisdiction should be made the sine qua non of accepting a trifling spot for a light house or a fortification, and yet that in an affair of so much importance as the present, that jurisdiction should be abandoned. If in the former cases sole jurisdiction was insisted upon, it was infinitely more important to have a control over that district in which the government itself exercised its powers. But, in the second place, it is evident that these resolutions, if agreed to cannot have the effect of restoring the people to the situation in which they were placed before the cession. The provision in the constitution is imperative; and it is impossible by any act of ours to divest ourselves of the ultimate jurisdiction over the territory. For the constitution declares "that congress shall have power to exercise exclusive legislation in all case whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States."
By exclusive legislation, he understood the exclusion to the states of all participation in legislation. He admitted that it was competent to congress to sanction the acts of Maryland and Virginia; but he believed no one would contend that congress could divest themselves of an ultimate controul. They might admit the legislature of Maryland and Virginia to legislate for the territory; but congress possessed the power of controlling or modifying their acts. He would wish to know what advantage there could be in giving this legislative agency to these states. If given, no doubt could be entertained of many acts passed by them being disagreeable to the people of the territory, who would apply to congress to repeal them. The next congress too would have the power of resuming the jurisdiction, or more properly speaking, the jurisdiction would still remain in congress. Under such a qualified cession, he presumed the legislatures of Virginia and Maryland would refuse to act. For, why should they legislate for people not in their limits? The power of legislation might as well be vested in the legislature of Massachusetts. The truth is, that our jurisdiction would be paramount, and the acts of Maryland and Virginia would go into operation merely by our permission—and
congress might repeal and amend them whenever and howsoever they pleased.—We should, therefore, be then relieved from no trouble that we now experience. There would then be as many applications to pass laws as there are now.
In another point of view he was astonished at these propositions, and at the quarter from which they came. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bacon) has told us that his resolutions are bottomed on the broad basis of the rights of man: But he would ask how this could be, when the resolutions went to transfer 20,000 men without their consent, to a government different from that under which they now live. Gentlemen are going to imitate some of the extraordinary scenes that have lately occurred in Europe, and propose to transfer this district with the same facility that in that quarter of the globe they have transferred an Italian dukedom or a German principality.
Mr. Dennis thought the situation of congress in relation to the people of this territory was not sufficiently understood. He knew that it was always troublesome to legislate for any people. He forelaw these inconveniences when they removed to this place. He had thought then, as he thought now, that some legislative government must be provided for the district. In this opinion he had never varied; but had from successive events become more confirmed in its accuracy.—But if gentlemen object to vesting the people with the power of government, he thought he could suggest a plan better that that of recession, to wit—to vest the president with the power to revise the laws of Maryland and Virginia, and make a report to the next session of congress. The laws of Maryland and Virginia were generally agreeable to the people; but they experienced many inconveniences from local and peculiar circumstances.
Mr. Dennis concluded by observing that he had risen without methodising his thoughts; but he conceived the resolutions of so mischievous a tendency, so infractive of the constitution, and if adopted, so nugatory, that he conceived it his duty to raise his voice against them.
The committee rose and obtained leave to sit again.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17.
We hope the severe snow storm yesterday will be a sufficient apology to such of our subscribers in town, as did not receive their papers last night, for the omission.
Died, at Winchester, on Friday the 14th instant, Mr. Christopher Heiskell , aged 79 years and 6 months. He had been an inhabitant of that borough 44 years, and was much respected for his honesty of heart and friendly disposition towards his fellow-men. His death was sudden and unexpected, not having been afflicted with any previous indisposition—he expired in a few minutes after he entered the house from taking a walk in the yard. His remains, followed by a number of his relatives, and a large concourse of citizens, were interred on Saturday the 5th inst. in the German Lutheran burying ground. Winchester paper.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated November 24, to a merchant in Philadelphia.
"We have been informed by the Minister of Marine here—that the squadron destined to carry troops to take possession of Louisiana will sail in 3 or 4 weeks from Havre and Flushing."
Postscript to a letter from Gibraltar, dated December 14.
"This letter having been detained, I am enabled to inform you, that by a letter from Consul O'Brien, at Algiers, dated Oct. 15, the commander of the Franklin and the remainder of his crew arrived there the 15th from Tripoli."
From a Paris paper of December 1. "We have to inform our commercial readers that henceforward all Bills of Exchange on Amsterdam must be drawn in banco, and not in current money, as there is a positive law against the latter mode of payment."
BANK-NOTES FORGED.
The public are cautioned to be careful in receiving five dollar bank-notes, in imitation of those issued by the bank of Baltimore, dated in July, 1799, with the alphabetical letter X at the top. They are well executed, and the paper imposing; the signatures of the President and Cashier will discover the forgery, if properly attended to. These Notes are supposed to be fabricated in Kentucky, and that some persons are now here endeavouring to pass them. It would be doing a commendable action to apprehend and bring before a magistrate all such persons.
(Balt. pap.)
The following Law was passed at the late session of the general assembly of North-Carolina.
An Act to prevent the vile practice of Duelling within this state.
BE it enacted by the general assembly of the state of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, no person sending, accepting, or being the bearer of a challenge for the purpose of fighting a duel, though no death ensues, shall ever after be eligible to any office of trust, honor or profit in this state, any pardon or reprieve notwithstanding; and shall further be liable to be indicted, and on conviction before any of the courts in this state, having cognizance thereof, shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding one hundred pounds to the use of the state.
2. And be it further enacted, That if any person fights a duel in consequence of a challenge sent or received, and either of the parties should be killed, then the survivor on conviction thereof, shall suffer death without benefit of clergy; and all their aiders or abettors shall be considered accessaries before the fact and likewise suffer death without benefit of clergy.
LOTTERY, No. I.
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.)
7th Day's drawing.
Nos. 9486, 24629, 200 dols. each.
Nos. 7344, 11059, 21047, 24395, 100 dols.
Nos. 6867, 13639, 16565, 20504, 22544, 31012, 32836, 20 dols.
162 of 10 dols. Gain of the wheel this day 840—total gain 3570.
Washington Society.
The Members of the Alexandria Washington Society are requested to attend a regular stated meeting of said society, at Gadsby's Hotel, on TUESDAY, 22d inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. By order,
G. DENEALE, Secretary.
Feb. 17.
Public Vendue.
On THURSDAY, 24th inst.
WILL BE SOLD,
At 10 o'clock, at the house of Mrs. Atkins, Prince-street,
A VERY LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
ELEGANT PRINTS,
LOOKING-GLASSES, &c.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 29.
We are desired to mention that the above sale is in consequence of Mrs. ATKIN's intention of shortly returning to Philadelphia.
Public Sale.
On MONDAY, 21st instant,
WILL BE SOLD,
On Colonel Hooe's Wharf,
The Cargo of the brig Neptune,
Capt. Carew, consisting of
60 bales first quality Cotton,
40 tierces of Rice,
at a credit of 60 days.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Feb. 17.
Notice.
The subscriber being about to leave the United States, requests all persons having demands against him to call for payment.
ANDREW FORD.
Feb. 17.
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SAMUEL BISHOP,
BOOKSELLER, & STATIONER
Respectfully informs the Public that he has received from Lee & Co's Patent and Family Medicine Store, Baltimore, a fresh assortment of the following
Valuable Medicines,
Which are in high esteem and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail Store.
TAKE NOTICE,
That S. Bishop is appointed the ONLY Agent for Alexandria.
DR. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Catarrhs, Sore Throats, and Approaching Consumption. To parents who may have children afflicted with the HOOPING COUGH.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it is an immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the morbid disorder to which children are liable—the Elixir is so perfectly agreeable—and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
FROM LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. Attorney-General of the State of Maryland.
Gentlemen, I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past, with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir, as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
Mr. Abijah Henry, Bridge-Street, Baltimore, was cured by one bottle of Hamilton's Elixir of a very complicated disorder, occasioned by a severe cold caught several months ago. He breathed with the greatest difficulty, and was often thrown into weakening sweats when he attempted to walk any distance, and his voice was so frequently lost in such a degree that he could only attempt to whisper, he has been upwards of six weeks without a return of his complaints, and desires to give this public testimony in favour of this invaluable medicine.
Dr. Hamilton's GRAND RESTORATIVE,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine, for the speed, relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea, frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unwholesome or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females, at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c. &c.
And is proved by long and extensive experience to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of Nervous disorders, Consumption, Lowness of spirits, Impurity of the blood, Hysterical affections, Inward weakness, Seminal weakness, Fluor albus, (or whites) Barrenness, Violent cramps in the stomach and back, Indigestion, Melancholy, Gout in the stomach, Pains in the limbs, Relaxations, Involuntary emissions, Obstinate constipation, Impotency, &c. &c.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT OF MUSTARD,
A safe and effectual remedy for gout, rheumatism, palsy, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c. And has performed more cures in the above complaints than all the other medicines ever before made public.
From Dr. Weatherburn, Wythe county, Virginia.
Gentlemen, I purchased at your shop the preparations you call Hamilton's Essence, or Extract of Mustard, which I believe has perfectly removed a chronic rheumatism (of that kind named sciatica, or of the hip joint) under which I had laboured for a long time, and which had baffled every article in the Materia Medica, and every mode of treatment received into practice for the cure of this obstinate disease. If you think this letter useful you are at liberty to make it public.
Yours, &c.
P. WEATHERBURN.
John Hoover, a paper-maker, South Second Street, between Mary and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, voluntarily took each as follows, namely, that his wife, Mary Hoover, was so severely afflicted with a violent rheumatism very dangerously situated, the consequence of a severe cold after lying in, as to be confined to her bed for several weeks, and was at length reduced to the melancholy apprehension of remaining a cripple for life, notwithstanding the most reliable medical advice was followed, and every probable remedy attempted, when feeling herself a set of cures performed by Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, they were procured from Mr. Birch, No. 17, South Second-Street. The first application enabled her to walk across the room, and the use of one bottle restored her to her usual state of health and strength.
JOHN HOOVER.
Sworn and subscribed before Ebenezer Forger, Esq. one of the justices of the peace for Philadelphia County.
HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES
Which have within four years past cured upwards of one hundred and twenty thousand persons of both sexes, of every age, and in every situation, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, and form obstructions or foulness in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever of similar title, is commonly complained of as operating with violence; on the contrary, a particular excellence of this remedy is its being suited to every age and constitution; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. They are particularly effectual in carrying off all gross humours and eruptions; feverish and bilious complaints, and are the safest and most effectual purgative that can be used on any occasion. Description of Worms, and the symptoms by which they are known.
Worms which infest the human body, are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Terec or large round worm, the Ascarides, or small maw worm, the Cucurbita, or short, flat, white worm, and lastly, the Taenia, or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—It is most hurtful, and most difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning—Bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—Convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—Purgings, with slimy and foetid stools—Vomiting—Large and hard belly—Pains and sickness at the stomach—Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits—Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse—A dry cough—Excessive thirst—Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our cities. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known and has restored to health and strength a great number when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint. Particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
CASES OF CURES.
(Selected from thousands) the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application.
TAPE WORM.
Mr. SAMUEL FULLER Inn-keeper, on the Harford road, ten miles from Baltimore, began about 20 months ago to be grievously afflicted with a tape worm, which increased fast in size and strength, so as to excite the most horrid sensations by its writhing motions and interlaced parts, resembling the gnawing and tearing of his bowels, which deprived him of his necessary sleep, and caused such dreadful apprehensions as cannot be conceived but by one in a similar situation—his appetite waned rapidly, and with that his strength, so that he was unable to attend to any business—when he heard of some excellent cures performed by Hamilton's worm lozenges, he took a large dose, which brought away about FOUR YARDS off the worm (now in the possession of Lee & Co.)—but a renewal of his pains soon convinced him that this monstrous reptile had recovered its first vigour—Application was made to Lee & Co. for more of their medicine, with their advice—from which resulted the total expulsion of his formidable enemy, in several pieces, which he supposed to be SIX or EIGHT YARDS more. A few months have since elapsed, and Mr. Fuller is now in perfect health. The above facts are well known to a numerous circle of his neighbours, and himself will gratify any who may wish to make further inquiries on the subject. Although Hamilton's worm lozenges produce such powerful effects, when necessary, yet they are perfectly innocent and mild in their operation on the human body, even taken in large doses, as Mr. Fuller will testify—their particular mildness is abundantly evident in innumerable cures of infants.
Communicated by Dr. John Spangler, York-town, Pennsylvania.
Letter from the reverend Mr. JOHN MOLLER, minister of the Moravian church, in York town.
York, January 4th, 1802.
Dear Sir,
Dr. Hamilton's lozenges have been recommended to me as a very adequate means for the cure of children afflicted with worms. I procured a box for the use of my family, to try, whether by means of this medicine, I might be enabled to gain a point, which, to accomplish, different other means had proved abortive. My eldest boy had a very sickly appearance, was very restless at night, grew weaker from time to time; in short, he seemed to be in a precarious state of health, which would yield to none of the medicines administered, until I gave him two doses of Hamilton's lozenges, agreeably to the directions which carried off a quantity, and at appearance a mercurial but upon a single injection quite rejected.
with every small living animal. Not one of all at fort of worms which usually afflict children came from him. Since that period he grew remarkably better in health, and though lean, has got a fresh and lively complexion. Upon different occasions I have used this medicine as a purging substitute, and it to answer exceedingly well, without hanging on belly-ache, or any of those disagreeable sensations, so often occasioned by purgative medicines. Upon the whole, I judge this medicine to be, besides its main object, one of the most salutary means for restoring lost appetite, and promoting a proper state of digestion, by carrying off that vitious substance, which engenders so much indisposition both among children and adults.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOHN MOLLER.
DR. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE GERMAN COGN PLAISIR.
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch, without giving pain.
THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION,
So celebrated among the fashionable through out Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind, particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration which is essential to health. Yet its salutary effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth. Never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and an handsome one more so.
THE RESTORATIVE POWDER for the TEETH and GUMS.
This excellent preparation comforts and strengthens the gums, prevents the enamel from decaying, and cleanses and whitens the teeth by absorbing all that acrimonious slime & foulness which suffered to accumulate, never fails to injure and finally ruin them.
DR. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, defluxions of rheum, dulness, itching and films on the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues, when nearly deprived of light.
TOOTH ACHE DROPS.
The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the ITCH,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any other dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
THE ANODYNE ELIXIR.
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC.
A safe and speedy remedy for the venereal disease.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." For the prevention and cure of bilious and malignant fevers.
IS RECOMMENDED
DR. HAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions—to restore and amend the appetite—to procure a free perspiration, and the dry prevent colds, which are often attended with fatal consequences—dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness—sickness at the stomach, and severe head-ache—and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate.
Sold likewise by S. Pleasants, Richmond; Ross and Douglass, Petersburg; T. Green, Fredericksburgh; G. Purdie, Smithfield; M. Jones, Suffolk; Dr. Miller, Winchester; R. Green, how, Williamsburg; and F. Shaw Leesburg.
DIVIDEND.
THE commissioners in a commission of bankrupt, awarded and issued forth against John Gill, of Baltimore, merchant, intend to meet on Wednesday the 23d day of February next ensuing at 4 3/4 o'clock in the afternoon, at their office No. 49, Water-Street, Baltimore, in order to make a dividend of estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.
WILLIAM MACCREERY, } Assignees. JAMES H. HOOE, } notice. Jan. 27. 2awt22.F.
Notice.
Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 10th of March next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Red Hill, the Plantation of Geo. Hunter, dec'd.
Fifteen likely NEGROES, consisting of Men, Lads, Women and Children, the property of the said dec'd. ceased, at a credit of nine months, the purchasers giving bonds and approved security on the day of sale, at which time the property will be delivered.
GEORGE BEARD, Administrator.
Some purchasers at the last sale of the 29th Nov. not having complied with the terms thereof, the articles they purchased will again be sold, if not bonded before the day of this sale. Fairfax County, Feb. 15. eodds
Notice.
The subscriber intending to leave this place, and not having it in his power to attend to the settlement of some small accounts due him, has authorised Mr. Jacob Hoffman to settle them, and his discharge shall be valid. Any person having claims against me, are desired to bring in (within three months) to the said Hoffman, who will pay them.
LEVIN LAKE, February 15. eodds
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER, Have for Sale,
14 Hhds. first quality, Molevado Sugar, 25 Bds. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Barrels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine,
And a general assortment of GROCERIES. N. B. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. en.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes and Slippers.
SAMUEL CLARK,
Next door to Peter Sherron's, Has just received and now opening a fresh and beautiful variety of Shoes & Slippers, Kid and Morocco, of every description, Gentlemen's dancing Pumps, (Morocco) and fine Shoes, Misses black and coloured Morocco and Leather Slippers, Boys fine and common Shoes and Pumps, Childrens red Morocco and Leather Shoes, and 200 pair Negroes, large size, coarse Shoes, which he offers for sale at the following retail prices, viz.
Ladies Kid 7 3/4 6 3/4 10 3/4 Black Morocco 6 3/4 6 3/4 7 3/4 Coloured do. 6 3/4 7 3/4 8 3/4 Leather Slippers 5 3/4 6 3/4 Mens best qua. 9 3/4 10 3/4 12 3/4 Mens Morocco Pumps 9 3/4 10 3/4
Childrens Shoes and Slippers in proportion.
ALSO,
For Cash or Barter for Flour, 30 bls. belt No. 1 Beef } Boston packed. 20 half do. Me's do. 30 bls. Mackerell Jan. 18. ea
DANIEL SMITH,
At his Manufactory in Union street, make and has on Hand,
Cut Nails and flooring Brads of a superior quality, which he offers for Sale by the cask, at the following prices.
20d. 12d. and 10d. Nails at 3d. per lb. 8d. do. at 3 3/4 d. do. 6d. do. at 9 3/4 d. do. 4d. do. at 10 3/4 d. do. 3d. do. at 11 3/4 d. do. 20d. 12d. & 10d. flooring Brads at 7 3/4 d. per lb. 8d. do. at 8d. do.
The retailing Prices are, one penny per lb. higher. He has Sprigs and Tacks of every size, and wide and narrow Hoop Iron for Sale.
December 6. eodt 12w 12t
Five Hundred barrels of CORN
FOR SALE, deliverable at Boyd's Hole, on the Potomac. For terms apply to
ROBERTS and GRIFFITH, Alexandria,
Or WALTER S. BELT, Boyd's Hole.
Who wishes to sell, 1000 Locust and Cedar Posts, deliverable in Alexandria. Feb. 15. 2awt22.F.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.