Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-11-03 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1803.
[No. 901.]
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, Duffils,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Leish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ts,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 24.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the
 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,  Queens's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfbicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 24.
To Merchants.
I WILL RENT for one year, or during my life, a HOUSE and LOT in the town of Stevenburg; there is a store room in the house well fitted for the reception of goods, a counting room adjoining the store, a large dining room and chamber, with two fire places below stairs, four lodging rooms, with two fire places and a passage above stairs, a large garret, and two large, dry cellars; a granary, kitchen, smoke-house, stable, and a handsome falling garden. I have likewise, two lots well enclosed in the said town, and some vacant lots which I will rent with or separate from the above described lot. The stand for business is interior to none in this place; the situation is high and remarkably healthy, and commands a fine prospect of the adjacent country and an extensive view of the Mountains.
ELIZABETH TALLIAFERRO.
Stevenburg, Culpepper County, October 24. d3w
RICKETTS, NEWTON & CO.
HAVE RETURNED TO TOWN, And are now opening, and will be ready for sale in a few days,
Their Fall supply of Goods :
Consisting of superfine cloths, second do. coatings, fearnoughts, duffile blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thickets, cadders, kerseymeres, swansdowns, velvets, corduroys and thicksets, Scotch carpeting. Brussels do. stuffs and corduroy dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, lace and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks.
And have on Hand,
 70 hds. Sugar,  4 do. Jamaica Rum,  17000 lbs. Green Coffee,  2000 bushels Salt. 
Oct. 26. d
For Freight or Charter,
To EUROPE or the W. INDIES,
The Ship Maria, SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master, Burthen 1600 bds.
Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms apply to said master on board, lying in the stream or to J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal streets.
For sale on board said ship, 250 casks R. I. Lime, 100 bushels Potatoes, Few bales India Cottons. Oct. 10. d
For Sale, THE SLOOP Diana, a good tight vessel, carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour.
ALSO, The Schooner Leboe, burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms.
We have received by the sloop Diana, 60 hds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality, And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
For FREIGHT, (Coastways) The Schooner SEA FLOWER, ELIZ DOUGHTY, Master; burthen 500 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M'Clean.
Who has for sale, Coffee in bags entitled to a drawback. Oct. 20. d
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP Fair American, Capt. STOVER, about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaister of Paris.
MUSCOVADO SUGAR. THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboe, and offer for sale on reasonable term 5 hds. } First quality 19 tierces, } Guadalupe Sugar. 79 bds. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bds. And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell. August 26. d
For Sale, A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. August 1. d
BELL and WRAY Have received in addition to their former, a neat assortment of
Superfine and second cloths, kerseymeres, swansdowns, king, queen, constitution and Neilson cords, coatings, flannels, blankets, plains, kerseys, hosiery, chintzes, calicoes, embossed, black, drab, glazed cambric, and tamboured muslins, Irish lineas, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, plaids, russells, calimancoes, bumbazets, lutestring, kid and Morocco shoes and slippers, with a variety of articles too tedious to enumerate, which is offered for sale at their usual low prices for cash or country produce—they offer their unfeigned acknowledgements to a generous public for past favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices, to merit a continuance.
N. B. They daily expect a further supply of the above articles, and have on hand part of a bale of Negro Cottons which will be made an object to country purchasers. October 26. e04w
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neatness and correctness.
For New-York, The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Merchant's wharf, or to Philip Care, Union Street.
Who has for sale, 100 casks single and FF Powder, 50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger, 100 bds. do. Shot, 40 bds. do. Herring, 3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and Best superfine Flour for family use. Oct. 18. d
For Freight or Charter, The Ship CATO, ELEAZER FREEMAN Master; burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to Lawrafon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or the U. States) THE SCH'R DISPATCH, JOSHUA PREBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 7. d
Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship HERO, burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bds. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
The Ship United States, Captain FINLEY, A regular Trader for Liverpool, will begin to discharge on Monday the 3d inst. and will be ready to receive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co. Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an assortment of
Fall Goods. Also, Queens Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Coperas in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals. Oct. 1. d
For Falmouth and a Market. The new Ship ANN, Capt. Bradford, A few hds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it. Robert T. Hooe & Co. Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS, which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner RESOLUTION, Job Simmons, Master; a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. Sept. 22. d
For Boston, The Sch'r ELIZABETH, Mirick Nickerson, Master: For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal streets. J. G. LADD. Oct. 17. d
CUTHBERT POWELL
Has received per the Ann and the United States, from Liverpool, and the Atlanta, from London, a general assortment of
FALL GOODS,
which he is now opening and offers for sale on the usual terms. He has also received a case of
Highly finished GUNS,
amongst which are a few ducking pieces. Also, English Gunpowder in qr. casks, and shot in bags. Oct. 25. d2w taw 2w
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atlanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,) The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
 Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted,  First quality clean Hemp,  Do. Salt Duck,  Do. Ravens do.  White and Brown Sheetings,  Broad and narrow Diapers,  Drillings, &c. &c. 
Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrafon and Smoot
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods.
Lawrafon and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
WILLIAM HODGSON
OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kerseys, by the piece or package, at an advance to nett first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool, Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices.
Likewise—Negro Cottons, Halfbicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Panialoons.
A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT.
A few hogheads Molasses—Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES.
For Rent—The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate possession given. d
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
NOTICE—The Office of the Marine Insurance Company will be returned to its usual place on Wednesday, the 26th inst. By Order, J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Oct. 25. d
Merchant's Attend!!
THE subscriber will sell, on low terms and easy payment, a LOT OF GROUND in the town of Port Tobacco, on which there are a small dwelling house and kitchen, a large two story store house and convenient granary and stable in one of the best stands for the retail wet and dry good business. If not sold by the 12th of November next, it will be exposed to public sale on that day. Mr. John E. Ford will contract for and thaw the premises, on application, at any time previous to the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made by John M'Clenachan.
The above property was advertised for sale on the 12th of the present month, but has been necessarily postponed. October 22. d1s.
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.

JAMES BACON,  At his Store on King Street, within one door of Washington Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted  PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms.
Oct. 15. d  Douglass and Mandeville, Corner of King and Water Streets,  Offer for Sale on the most reduced Prices, 1st, 2d, and 3d quality  MUSCOVADO SUGAR, in hds and bds. Loaf and lump Sugar in bds. Young Hyson, and } TEAS, Souchong } Malaga Wine in qr. casks, Fresh Bloom Raisins in boxes, Best green Coffee in bags, Chocolate in boxes, of a superior quality, Mould Candles in boxes, Dipped do. do., 2d and 3d proof West India Rum, in hds. Molasses in hds. Shad and Herring in bds. Pickle Jars, N. E. Rum in bds. Whiskey in bds. and decrs. Rhode Island Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, St. Ubes, } SALT Lisbon, } in sacks and in bulk, Ground Alum and } Blown } 100 tons of Plaster lying convenient to water carriage.
They continue to keep on hand a supply of choice fresh FLOUR, for the use of such families as may favor them with their custom. Nov. 2. d
JUST IMPORTED From London, and for sale at the subscriber's warehouse, on King Street, 800 pieces well chosen printed Calicoes and Chintzes, which they are enabled to offer unusually low for cash, or on short credit. Also—Cambric Mullins, fashionable ribbands and silk shawls. Richd. Veitch and Co. Oct. 31. d3w
JAMES RUSSEL  Has imported in the ship Ann, captain  Bredford, from Liverpool,  FALL GOODS, Amongst which are striped and rose blankets, kerseys, half thick and plains, doubled milled Devonshire kerseys, coarse and fine broad cloths, flannels, plain and striped coatings, baizes and flannels, wildbores and bombazetts, which he is now opening, and offers for sale, by the piece or retail, at his store in Fairfax Street. He is in daily expectation of  German, E. India, Russia, and other GOODS, to complete his assortment. Oct. 11. H.M.P.
NOTICE. I WILL dispose of the whole of my Stock of  DRY GOODS At present upon hand, at cost and charges, upon a liberal credit, where punctuality in payment may be relied upon. JAMES WILSON. N. B. Those who are indebted to the Subscriber, are informed, if more convenient, to make payment in Fredericksburg, than in Alexandria, will please to do so, to Messrs. Robert Cooper and Co. Merchants there; and those whose accounts have been long standing, immediate payment will be expected. JAMES WILSON. Oct. 28. d1m
PRIVATE applications having proved fruitless, I now call publicly on William Triplett (the inspector of tobacco at Colchester) to pay me seventeen dollars and thirty cents, which he has long ago received for a hoghead of tobacco he sold and applied to his own use, and has promised four several times to pay, afferting each time that he had money either at home, at the Occoquan Mills, or in Alexandria. But all his imaginary funds have failed, and all his promises are broken. When Peter Coulter was presented with the tobacco note, he immediately paid one half of it, and referred to his brother inspector for payment of the other moiety, who has offered no other coin but broken promises. Had he confessed the truth at first, that he was without money, and promised to pay as soon as he could, I should have believed him, and probably not said a word to him on the subject from that day to this. But his pride and self-importance would not allow him to make such a confession, and when shuffling and false promises could no longer avail him, he had recourse to ill manners and insult. If payment is not very shortly made, I must drag the little great man into a court of justice on his loan assumptions, where his conduct will be properly exposed with costs of suit. The above-mentioned facts will be substantiated by the evidence of Wm. Hopkins, Thos. Barrott, Lee Maff, jun. and Peter Coulter. Lee Massey. Oct. 30. (N. 2) d1w
CONGRESS OF THE  UNITED STATES.  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, October 24.  Amendment of the Constitution. (CONCLUDED.)
Mr. Sanford said the great object of the amendment ought to be to prevent persons voted for as Vice-President from becoming President. If the amendment effected this, it was sufficient. All other innovation upon the Constitution was improper: and no dangers could arise from extending the right of the House of Representatives to making a choice from the five highest.
Mr. Rodney said that in the select committee he had been in favour of the number stated in the Constitution. He was not for innovating on the Constitution one title more than was absolutely necessary.—As to the mere designation of office, the people looked for and expected it; and if that were obtained, they would be satisfied. He well knew that if amendments to this simple proposition were multiplied, objections to the whole would also be increased. Having been originally in favour of five, and thinking the inconveniences apprehended by some gentlemen not likely to occur, he should vote in favor of the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland, principally for the reason assigned by the gentleman from Connecticut, that it would allow to the smaller states a larger scope of choice.
Mr. Elliott hoped the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland would not prevail; and coming as he did himself from a small state, he trusted the house would pardon him for assigning his reasons for that hope. He felt confidence in the house of representatives, as well as the gentleman from Connecticut; but he was of opinion that their discretion ought to be limited. The amendment will give the house of representatives the unqualified power of electing from the whole number on the list of persons voted for as president; and on this ground he opposed it. It was said to be a question of larger and smaller states, and those who represent the smaller states were called upon to check the usurpation of the large states: Our system was undoubtedly federative; and there might be danger of an usurpation of the large states if the small ones were not protected by the constitution. His wish was that they might be so guarded. But he still thought the discretion of the house of representatives ought to be limited. When this subject was first discussed, an observation of a gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Clopton) had struck him with force. That gentleman had correctly stated that, according to the proposition then before the house, one candidate might have 87 votes, another 86, and three have one vote, and a choice be made from among the candidates having but one vote. Should the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland obtain, the same right would exist in the House of Representatives. But the gentleman asks if any House of Representatives will dare to elect a person having but one vote. He hoped they always would dare to do their duty, and it would then be their constitutional right. But Mr. E. thought they ought not to possess this discretion. Gentlemen further say the great object is a designation of the office. It is so. It was his sincere wish that that simple object should be attained. But he believed there would be no danger in adding to the proposition an amendment restricting the number from which the choice should be made.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he too represented a small state and was anxious to preserve the rights of the small states. But in a great Constitutional question, while these rights were not lost sight of, principle ought also to be regarded. This he conceived his duty, whatever effect it might have upon the state he represented. For this reason he considered it proper to express his ideas on the present occasion. It was a vital principle to preserve the Constitution as pure as possible. This rendered it necessary to shew that the proposition of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay) came nearer to the principle of the Constitution than that offered by the gentleman from Maryland. He had already observed that, there being at present no designation, four was the smallest possible number from which a choice could be made; to this number but one was added, making altogether five. In future elections, there will be 176 electors, and if there be a designation of office, but one person can have a
majority. To confine the choice to two persons will, therefore, in principle, approach as near as possible to the original principle of the Constitution.
Mr. C. was in favor of preserving that part of the Constitution which directed the election to be made by states, wishing as little innovation as possible on the principles of the constitution. He did not, however, conceive a mere change of words dangerous, but the establishment of a principle that deprived the people of the power of electing those who possessed the largest share of their confidence. He was decidedly in favor of whatever had this effect, as according with the true spirit of the constitution; and he was, therefore, opposed to the amendment of the gentleman from Maryland. His own opinion too was, that it was best to express in one article whatever related to the election of President and Vice-President, than refer to the constitution, by which the provisions on that subject would be rendered much clearer.
The question was then taken on Mr. Nicholson's amendment and lost. Ayes 29—Nees 77.
Mr. Smilie, in order to try the principle, would move to strike out "three" and insert "five."
Mr. Findley seconded the motion. Mr. Dawson would only repeat a remark, which he had already made. The select committee, in proposing three as the number from which an election should be made, did not consider themselves as departing in the least from the spirit of the constitution; as when both President and Vice President were voted for, without discrimination, the choice was made from five.
Mr. Smilie said, he did not know that there would be any danger in this innovation; but it was his wish not to alter the constitution except in case of necessity.
Mr. Goddard said he was in favour of this amendment for the same reason that he had been in favour of that proposed by the gentleman from Maryland. The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Campbell) has told us that it is our duty to act, not from motives of interest but duty. Mr. G. considered it as his duty so to act as to protect the interests of his constituents, and of the state which he had the honour to represent. The gentleman further observes that in limiting the number from which a choice may be made, we shall assure a nearer approach to the will of the people. Now what is that will, but the will of the large states of Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania. He apprehended there might be cases where the interests of the smaller states might be materially affected. The larger states will generally have the first nomination of the persons voted for as President and Vice President. If we dislike all of the candidates, neither of whom shall have a majority of all the electoral votes, we may select from among them the one that best pleases us. He considered the Constitution framed to guard all the states. And if gentlemen are so tenacious of its vital principle, let them suffer it to remain as it is. But if there is a determination to alter it, which he feared was the case, he hoped no greater alteration would be made than was necessary to secure the end gentlemen professed to have in view. The greater the number of candidates, the greater in his opinion, would be the influence of the smaller states. Nor could there be any danger from reposing a discretion in the House of Representatives, as they were elected by the people as well as the electors; and when it was known by the people that on them devolved the eventual election, they would be chosen in reference to the discharge of this duty, as well as other duties constitutionally imposed upon them.
Mr. Alston was opposed to the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smilie) to the amendment of the select committee because in his opinion it would have a tendency to bring the election of a president of the United States more frequently into the House of Representatives, than otherwise it would be brought; he was as much disposed to guard against the influence of the large states as any member upon that floor.
The gentleman from Connecticut last up (Mr. Goddard) was in favour of the amendment because he thought it calculated to lessen the influence of the larger states. For his part Mr. A. thought very different from that gentleman, he believed that provided the amendment should be acceded to, it would be an inducement to any one of the large states to prevent an election of president by the electors of the several states that if the votes of a large state should be withheld from any one of the candidates proposed as president, it would prevent such candidate from obtaining a majority of all the votes of the electors. What then, Mr. Alston asked, would be the consequence.
The choice would have to be made by that house which circumstance he never wished to witness again; this he conceived to be an important point to guard against as much as possible. He believed the fewer the number of candidates or persons voted for, that the choice of president was confined to, the less chance there would be for that house to be called upon to make it. Should they adopt the amendment proposed, a strong inducement would be held out
to any one of the large states, which might be displeased with the candidate proposed as president, to withhold the vote of their state, by which a majority of the votes of all the electors would not be given to any one candidate, because the whole vote of a large state given to their favorite, would be certain to bring him within the five highest upon the list; but on the contrary should they confine the choice to be made out of the two highest upon the list agreeably to the proposition of another gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay) which had been withdrawn, many still would be more likely to promote the election of one of the candidates most likely to get the largest number of votes. He was therefore much better pleased with the motion which had been withdrawn. He should therefore give his vote against the present proposition, and should it be rejected, he would himself renew the proposition made by the gentleman from Pennsylvania on the other side of the House, (Mr. Clay) should it not be renewed by the gentleman himself.
Mr. Randolph said he came to the House under the impression that another subject would have occupied their attention on account of its primary importance, not meaning, however, to disparage the importance of an amendment to the constitution. But on a subject which must be discussed in a few days, if at all, it was improper that time should be lost. The proposed amendment to the constitution was not, he believed, so extremely pressing as to require immediate attention. The subject to which Mr. R. had expected the attention of the House would have been first directed, was the Treaty with France. Hoping that the committee would have decided on the amendment at an early hour, he had refrained from any motion. But perceiving that a decision was not likely soon to be made, he would move that the committee should rise, for the purpose of taking up the Treaty respecting Louisiana.
Mr. Dawson opposed the rising of the Committee. The question was taken on Mr. Randolph's motion, and carried—Ayes 60—Nees 55. When the Committee rose.
Call for Papers.
Mr. Griswold, after a few preliminary remarks, submitted the following motion:
Resolved , That the president of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this House, a copy of the treaty between the French republic and Spain, of the first of October 1800, together with a copy of the deed of cession from Spain executed in pursuance of the same treaty conveying Louisiana to France, (if any such deed exists;) also copies of such correspondence between the government of the United States and the government or minister of Spain (if any such correspondence has taken place) as will shew the assent or dissent of Spain to the purchase of Louisiana by the United States; together with copies of such other documents as may be in the department of state, or any other department of this government tending to ascertain whether the United States have, in fact, acquired any title to the province of Louisiana by the treaties with France, of the 30th April, 1803.
Mr. Randolph replied at considerable length, and was followed by Mr. Goddard in favor of, and Messrs. Lyon and Smilie against the motion.
Mr. Gregg asked for a division of the question, considering that it might be of some use to obtain the treaty of Idelfonso, but not the other papers asked for.
Mr. Sanford, Mr. Elliott and Mr. Nicholson followed in opposition to the motion, and Mr. Thatcher in favour of it.
Mr. Mitchell spoke against it, and moved a postponement of the motion to the 1st Monday in May.
Messrs. Finley, Griswold and Goddard opposed the postponement.
The motion of postponement was lost.
The original motion was then divided; and on agreeing to the first member, viz.
Resolved , That the president of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this House, a copy of the Treaty between the French Republic and Spain of the last of October, 1800.
The house divided—Ayes 59—Nees 59. The Speaker declaring himself in the affirmative, the motion was carried.
The question was then taken on the second member, viz—"together with an instrument of cession from Spain, executed in pursuance of the same treaty conveying Louisiana to France (if any such instrument exists.)"
And lost. Ayes 34. The question was then taken on the third member, viz "Also copies of correspondence between the government of the United States and the government or minister of Spain (if any such correspondence has taken place) as will shew the assent or dissent of Spain to the purchase of Louisiana by the United States."
And lost. Ayes 34.

The question was then taken on the last member of the motion, and lost without a division. Mr. Nicholson moved to amend the second member by adding to the end thereof "together with a copy of any instrument in possession of the executive, shewing that the Spanish government has ordered the Province of Louisiana to be delivered up to the commissary or other agent of the French government."
Agreed to. Ayes 64. The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on the whole of the original motion, amended as follows: "Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this house, a copy of the Treaty between the French republic and Spain, of the 4th October 1800, together with a copy of any instrument in the possession of the Executive, shewing that the Spanish government has ordered the province of Louisiana to be delivered to the commissary or other agent of the French government." And lost. Yeas 57, Nays 59.
IMPORTANT DEBATE
On Mr. R. Griswold's resolution for calling on the president for the evidences of title to the province of Louisiana.
Mr. Griswold said, that he had observed by adverting to the message of the president of the 21st instant, that it was expected congress would forthwith provide by law for the preservation of order and tranquillity in the province of Louisiana. The general subject, together with the treaties with France of the 30th of April, had been already referred to a committee of the whole house and made the order of that day, and he presumed the first object which would engage the attention of the committee would be that to which he had alluded. He did not, however, think that the message of the President, or the treaty which attended it, furnished that evidence of our right to interfere in the government of Louisiana, which could justify the house in passing any law upon that subject.
He thought it became necessary to obtain further evidence of our title, before we attempted to exercise a jurisdiction over a country and over a people, whom, perhaps, we had no right to controul.
The only article said Mr. G. which relates to the title, is the first article of the treaty, and it is thus expressed:
Art. I. WHEREAS, by article the third of the treaty concluded at St. Idelfonso, the 9th Vendemaire, an. 9. [1st Oct. 1800,] between the First Consul of the French Republic and his Catholic Majesty, it was agreed as follows:
"His Catholic Majesty promises and engages on his part, to cede to the French Republic, six months after the full and entire execution of the conditions and stipulations herein, relative to his royal highness the Duke of Parma, the colony or province of Louisiana, with the same extent that it now has in the hands of Spain, and that it had when France possessed it; and such as it should be after the treaties subsequently entered into between Spain and other states."
This article in the first place recognises, what has been well understood, that Louisiana was a province of Spain, and in the next place it declares, that by the treaty of France and Spain of the 1st of October, 1800, Spain has stipulated that she will, six months after the full and entire execution of the conditions and stipulations relative to the duke of Parma, cede to France the Province of Louisiana. The title of the United States therefore depends upon the execution of those conditions and stipulations. For it will be admitted, if France has never fulfilled the conditions, she has acquired no title to the country, and could sell nothing, nor could we purchase. It becomes important then, before congress proceed to legislate for the government of these people, that we should ascertain what were the extent of the stipulations in respect to the Duke of Parma, and whether those stipulations had been executed; for on this, our title might probably depend. A recurrence to the message and treaty would throw no light upon these points, and it became necessary to look further before the house proceeded to decide.
The treaty of Idelfonso between France and Spain of the 1st of October, 1800, had been referred to in the treaty under consideration; it was the instrument by which France had acquired the title, if she had ever obtained one, and being one of the title deeds of the domain, it must be presumed that the government of the United States, had been careful to obtain a copy.
That treaty was equally important to the executive and to the legislature, for without possessing it, it must be presumed that the
executive could not have consented to the purchase, and without examining it, the legislature could not decide whether we had acquired a rightful jurisdiction over the country. Under these impressions he thought it necessary and proper that a call should be made on the president for a copy of that treaty.
Mr. Griswold said he would observe also, that the treaty of Idelfonso would not probably ascertain all the facts which it was necessary to establish in regard to the title. The treaty contained only a promise to cede the country in question, as appeared by the article which had been transcribed; and this only upon the performance of certain conditions. The actual cession had not been disclosed but for the purpose of clearing up the title the deed or instrument of cession ought to appear.
There was an additional fact which Mr. G. thought it important to ascertain, whether Spain had consented to the transfer of this country to the U. S. This fact may be important in several points of view. If Spain consents to the transfer, she either admits that the conditions have been executed on the part of France, or she waives her claim to a full execution of them, and in either event, it may be said that the claims of Spain have been extinguished. But if Spain has remonstrated against the transfer, it presents a strong reason to believe that the conditions have never been fulfilled, or if they have been fulfilled, that we shall be compelled to possess this country by force. The complexion and extent of our preparations to possess the country must in a measure be regulated by the disposition of Spain towards us.
With this view of the subject, Mr. G. said that he could not doubt the necessity of calling on the president for further information before the house proceeded to act. In doing this however he would be careful not to ask an improper disclosure of executive secrets, or interfere with the prerogatives of the executive with respect to treaties. The treaty of Idelfonso he presumed could be no secret, as one article of that instrument had been transcribed into the treaty under consideration. Nor could the actual cession, or any of the evidences of title be considered as secrets to be withheld from the legislature; because without possessing them, congress could never know what legislative provisions were necessary for a full execution of the treaty. He had always believed that the power of making treaties under the constitution belonged exclusively to the President with the consent of two-thirds of the senate and that when a treaty was once fairly and constitutionally made and ratified, it became the law of the land, and as such every branch of the government was bound to carry it into execution.
But in order to do this, it became necessary to know the extent and effect of the Treaty. And in the present case if it should be found after a full examination of the title, that the claim of France was defective, and of course that the United States had gained neither territory or subjects by this quiet claim which France had given us, it would be absurd, & a direct usurpation for Congress to pass laws for governing the country. The call which he proposed to make, would therefore be confined to those objects, which must be known, before the legislature can with a knowledge of the subject, decide how the treaty is to be carried into execution. And he would take the liberty of submitting to the house a resolution which was confined to those objects, and if seconded, would lay it on the table.
Resolved, that the president of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before this house, a copy of the treaty between the French Republic and Spain, of the 1st of October 1800, together with a copy of the deed of cession from Spain, executed in pursuance of the same treaty, conveying Louisiana to France (if any such deed exists); also copies of such correspondence between the government of the United States and the government or ministers of Spain (if any such correspondence has taken place) as will shew the assent or dissent of Spain to the purchase of Louisiana by the United States, together with copies of such other documents as may be in the departments of state, or any other department of the government, tending to ascertain whether the United States have in fact, acquired any title to the province of Louisiana by the treaties with France, of the 30th April, 1803.
(Debate to be continued.)
NEW YORK, Oct. 29. Arrived, Ship Hare, Tombs, Lisbon; schooner Lyon, Sellick, Liverpool; sloop James, Cypher, Digby, N. S.
Arrived since our Last. Ship Hare, Tombs, Lisbon. Left at Oporto, brig Neptune, Delano, New-Bedford, to sail in 6 days for Figueres, there to load with salt for New-York; brig Eliza, Coventon, of and for Plymouth, Massachusetts; sch. Columbia, Appleton, of Gloucester, just arrived in 32 days from Boston, to sail for Malaga, in 14 days. At Lisbon, Sept. 8th, brig Hector, Allen, of Salem, to sail next day for Malaga, had part of her crew pressed by an English frigate; sch. Charles, Rogers, of Gloucester, to sail next day for Bilboa; ship Mercury, Donald, of Charleston, South Carolina, just arrived from Havre-de-Grace, and bound back. At St. Ubes, waiting for salt, brig Nancies, Warner, of and for New-York; brig Maria Jane, Salter, of and for Portsmouth, N. H. and forty sail of foreigners expecting to load about the 10th October. Sept. 20 off the Island of St. Mary's was boarded by the
privateer schooner Thomas, Williams, of Liverpool, out 10 weeks on a cruise; overhauled the ship and then permitted her to pass. Oct. 1st. lat. 33, long. 44, spoke a Portuguese ship from Portugal for Philadelphia, out 4 weeks. 12th, lat. 36, long. 60, spoke schooner Thomas, of Portland, from Boston, for Barbadoes, out 7 days. 22d, lat. 37, long. 72, spoke the ship America, Smith, of and for Baltimore, from Boston, out 3 days.
Sch. Lion, Sellick, 45 days from Liverpool, with salt and coal, to Bedient and Hubbell. Sept 25th, spoke an English brig privateer Ann-Maria, Campbell, who informed that a few days previous he had captured the brig Friends Adventure, Paddock, out 40 days from this port, for Bordeaux, and sent her into Portsmouth, on the 20th September. October 5th in lat. 41, 21, long. 40, spoke ship Mercury, M'Crea, from Liverpool for Norfolk, out 22 days.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
THE Health Committee informed the public on Tuesday last, that from the then state of the health in the town generally, it appeared no longer necessary for them to continue their services: this was intended to be considered in their collective capacity, and not that every member thereof had finally desisted from acting: this will now inform the public that to the Committee it appeared necessary that the subscribers ought to be continued in administering relief to the necessitous poor, so long as any money or other thing remained unexpended, and as there is yet a small sum on hand it will be distributed by them as circumstances may render expedient.
They gratefully acknowledge the receipt of ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY DOLLARS from Jonathan Swift, Esquire; Forty Dollars from a Lady in Maryland, transmitted by a black man; from a citizen of this town Fifteen Dollars; from Mr. J. Hunter Ten Dollars; from Mr. Jas. Little of Winchester, Ten Dollars; from a gentleman of Fairfax county Ten Dollars, and Ten Barrels of Corn from Dodridge Pitt Chichester, Esq. for the use of the numerous and suffering poor of this town.
A. JAMIESON, ALEX. SMITH, JOHN MANDEVILLE.
CAPTURE.
LONDON, Sept. 15. The Lord Nelson was captured by the Bellona French privateer, on the 14th of August last, off Cape Clear, within sight of land. The Bellona was pierced for 36 guns and had 28, with 260 men. The engagement commenced very warmly at the distance of a cable length, the Lord Nelson being previously cleared for action. The enemy made the first attempt to board on the starboard quarter, but in this they did not succeed. They then ran up on the Lord Nelson's starboard bow, grappled, and boarded on the forecastle. The enemy were gallantly opposed by the people on deck; the passengers bravely contributing their assistance, but they rushed on in such numbers that they overpowered those on deck. Almost every person stationed there, was either killed or wounded. The tops, lower yards, &c. of the Bellona, were filled with men firing down on the Lord Nelson's deck. The action lasted an hour and fifteen minutes. The privateer had eleven killed, among whom was the second captain, and 28 wounded.
Three days after the Lord Nelson was taken, an English brig privateer, of 14 four pounders, fell in with and attacked her four different times, until she was so much disabled as to be obliged to sheer off for her own safety. It was during this action that Mr. Spottiswood, brother to the captain of the Lord Nelson, was killed by a shot from the privateer. He had been many years resident in the East Indies, and had made a very handsome fortune. The officers of the Lord Nelson speak in the highest terms of the gallant manner in which the attack was begun and continued by the brig privateer, and lament that they have not an opportunity of discovering where and to whom she belongs, that a proper testimony might be paid to the merit of the officers & crew.
Soon after the above mentioned privateer had quitted the Lord Nelson, an English man of war hove in sight. To save his prize from the chance of being taken, the captain of the Bellona gave chase to the strange sail, and so managed as to call off her attention from the Indian until she was quite out of sight; but she never again rejoined the prize, which, however, would have got safe into Corunna, had not the Tonnant, Spartiate and the Colossus been cruising off that port. The Sea Gull had then been in chase of her 19 hours.
The ship that first came up with the Lord Nelson was his Majesty's ship the Colossus, to whom she struck, without firing a gun.
When the Lord Nelson was taken by the French, the First Lieutenant of the Bellona was put on board as prize master, who, in the several attacks, defended her most gallantly, and behaved to the passengers and other prisoners in the most handsome manner.
Captain Spottiswood could not be removed on account of his wounds.
Colonel Murray was killed by a shot from the Sea Gull, during the chase.
The Bellona is the same vessel that lately captured the Culland's Grove East Indian, and is said to be the very ship that annoyed us so much in the Bay of Bengal last war. Since the commencement of her naval depredations, she is supposed to have committed more serious aggressions against the commerce of this country than three fourths of all the privateers lately sent from France, having captured an incredible number of prizes. She is a remarkably swift sailing vessel, as her manoeuvre to divert the attention of our man of war from her prize sufficiently proves. Her crew some of whom are blacks from St. Domingo, are a very bold and desperate set of men.
The Lord Nelson and cargo are estimated at 300,000l. and the salvage is 12 1/2 per cent. This was her second voyage.
Notice to Parents.
ON Monday next Mr. Davis will open his SCHOOL in Mr. Hock's house on Duke Street, between St. Asaph and Pitt streets. Nov. 3.
LOST.
Last evening about sunset, supposed to be in the neighbourhood of the Indian Queen, an Alexandria Bank Note of Ten Dollars, and a Check on the Washington Bank for Eighty One Dollars 78 cents, payable to ——— Cagrove or order, the payment of which being stopped, it can be of no value but to the owner.
Five Dollars reward will be given on the above being restored to George Cox, King Street, or the Printer of this Paper. Nov. 3.
Public Sale.
For the Benefit of the Underwriters, On FRIDAY next, Will be sold at the Vendue Store, FI 1 bale Frize and Coatings, 1 do. striped Blankets, 1 do. rose do. And immediately after for the benefit of those concerned, 2 pipes French Brandy 4th proof, 3 chests Teas, Soap and Candles, 60 pieces Britannas, Duffs, Halfhicks, &c. P. G. MARSTELLER. Nov. 1.
HUGH SMITH
Has received by the Ann, the United States, and the Orion, from Liverpool, A complete assortment of Queen's Ware, and can now supply country merchants on the shortest notice. Has also received a number of well ASSORTED CRATES, in excellent condition. — Has for sale as usual China and Glass Ware. Likewise for sale, Pipes by the box, Crowley Steel, New Castle Grindstones. Oct. 29.
M. EAKIN,
Confectioner, King-Street, HAS returned to town, and respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has for sale every article generally in his line. Also, a variety of choice FRUIT. Oct. 26.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers to the Alexandria Coffee House, are requested to meet at the Coffee House on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, to make arrangements for the present year, commencing the first of this month. John Gadsby. Nov. 2.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED on Sunday evening the 23d ult. from my house, near town, a Negro man slave, called THORNTON, about 25 or 26 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, thin make down cast look.
He wore at the time a broadcloth coat, and other decent apparel. He may however alter his dress, from clothes in his possession.
It taken in Alexandria, Geo. Town or Washington, five dollars will be given, if at a greater distance and not over 30 miles, ten dollars, if farther off twenty dollars and reasonable expenses for delivering him here. Wm. HODGSON. Nov. 1.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Ellicot, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5, 1803.
JONAH THOMPSON & SON
HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS, which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax street. Oct. 26.
Large R. ISLAND APPLES
by the barrel or bushel, Lemons, Limes, Sweet Oranges, R. I. Potatoes, at 46 per bushel, Excellent Cheese and Groceries of all kinds. For sale by A. Willis. Oct. 29.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of    Gauripare Samsahs,  Alibad Emerty,    Seepure Battahs,  Mugga Mamoudy,    Lucipore, do.  Beerboon Gurrabs,    Chittabully do.  Barrapooty,    Brown do.  Bandanna Hufs.    Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 1. eo
JACOB GREGG, CLOCK and WATCH MAKER, Fairfax Street, Has returned to town and is now prepared to execute any order in his line with punctuality and dispatch. $3 Gold and Silver Work executed as above. For sale—Watch Chains, Seals and Keys, &c. &c. Nov. 1. eo7t
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince Street, Next door to Dr. Dick's, Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms, LONDON particular    Madeira,  WINES,    Port in casks and bottles,    Colmenar and Malaga    Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each,    White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses,
Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peco Souchong, Bohea  Fresh Teas of the latest Importation.  Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Naatz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, brandied Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Martinique Noyeau, Mould and dipp'd Candles, Jersey Cheese of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.
To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
The Sale of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money.
The following Property, viz. One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shown to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale.
A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale.
Mrs. Susan Wren, who was the widow of the said Lewis Hopkins, has a right of dower in the above-mentioned property. $3 The sale will commence at twelve o'clock. Philip R. Fendall, Robert Young, William Waters, } Ex'tors. Sept. 29. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. Have Imported, In the ship Ann, from Liverpool, and Atalanta, from London, a handsome assortment of FALL GOODS, which will be opened in a few days. Oct. 6. eo2m
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Robert Dicky and John Tom, complainants, against, Jacob Harman and Saml. Davis, bankrupts, late merchants and partners, under the firm of Harman and Davis, Wm. Hartsborne, jun. Rob. B. Jameison, and _____, executor of Wm. Mitchell, Elkanah Doolittle, Amos Allison, surviving partner of Alexander & Allison, _____ Scott and Co. and Joseph Sackett, defendants,
The defendants Jacob Harman, Samuel Davis, William Hartshorne, jun. Elkanah Doolittle, Scott and Co. and Joseph Sackett, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November court next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Sq rawzm
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. George Deneale, administrator of Edward Deneale, dec'd, complainant, against, John Mease, brother and heir at law of Robert Mease, deceased, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, James M. M'Rea, William M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Jn. M'Rea, Robert M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry L. M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, heirs and devisees of Robert M'Rea, deceased, and Agnes M'Rea and Robert M'Rea, surviving executors of R. M'Rea, deceased, defendants,
The defendants John Mease, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife Rebecca Allison, Wm. M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Robert M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November term next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. (S8 rawzm)
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Richard Prime, plaintiff, against, Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, Jas. M. M'Rea, William M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Jno. M'Rea, Rob. M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, and Allison M'Rea, heirs and devisees of Robert M'Rea, deceased, and Agnes M'Rea, and Robert M'Rea, surviving executors of Rob. M'Rea, deceased, and Samuel Crandle, Samuel Nicholls, administrators of Michael Thorn, dec'd, defendants,
The defendants Nathaniel Durkee and Catharine his wife, Rebecca Allison, William M'Rea, Margaret M'Rea, Robert M'Rea, Nancy Allison M'Rea, Henry Lyles M'Rea, Allison M'Rea and Agnes M'Rea, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in the county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. Test,—A copy, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Sq rawzm
ADAM LYNN Has received, per the ship United States, from Liverpool, an elegant assortment of Jewelry, Plated Ware, Japanned and Hardware, which he offers for sale on low terms, at his Jewelry and Hardware Store, King Street, consisting of the following articles:
GOLD broaches, rings, bracelets, watch chains, seals and keys; PLATED tea sets, castors, salts, candlesticks, snuffers and trays, &c. JAPPANED tea and coffee urns, tea trays, castors, cake, spice and sugar boxes, bread, knife and snuffer trays, plate warmers and cheese wagons—Pen and sportsmans' knives, razors, scissors, green and white ivory and other table and desert knives and forks, green wire fenders, chamber bellows, shovels and tongs, brass candlesticks, steel snuffers, fatin wood and mahogany knife cases and tea caddies, leather backgammon boards, passage lamps with fixtures complete; powder flasks, shot belts.
PATENT SHOT: Gold and silver watches, epaulets, lace, cord, thread and spangles; silver desert knives and forks, butter and cheese knives, ink stands and ladies measures, with a number of other articles. ALSO, A very large assortment of SILVER PLATE , consisting of coffee and tea pots, sugar bowls and cream ewers, spoons, &c. And a consignment of one case of Jewelry which will be sold very low. He is in daily expectation of an assortment of Guns and Pistols, and continues to manufacture every article in the Gold & Silversmith's Business, in the most approved style. Oct 26. eo
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. John Potts, Complainant, against, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Finley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants,
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Rob. Buchanan Dunlop, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that the said Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November court next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. $20. dzm
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named MOSES: he is a tall honey man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen scolding about Alexandria. Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward. AUG: J. SMITH. Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them for ward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respectively called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. Charles Little, } Ex'trs. Geo. Triplett, } July 7. eo
A Warehouse to Let. I will rent my Warehouse, situate on King Street, adjoining the mansion house in which I live, opposite Mr. J. Kincaid's. Possession may be had immediately. It is very convenient for a Grocery store, or a Flour Merchant. For terms apply to P. MARSTELLER. June 2. eo
CARNE and SLADE Have imported by the ships Ann and the United States, from Liverpool to this Port, the Atlantic, via New York, and the Phoenix from Bristol, via Baltimore, a very general and extensive assortment of Hardware, Cutlery and Sadlery, among which are, Tin plate in boxes, sheet iron, sheet brass and handsome stove grates with large fire places for burning coal. They constantly keep a general assortment of cut nails, country castings, looking glasses, wool and cotton cards, bar iron, steel and nail rods. Oct. 31. d6:
JOSHUA RIDDLE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received a very complete Assortment of Fall Goods, consisting of best superfine, fine and coarse cloths, of every colour, kerseymeres, swansdowns, thicksets, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, halfticks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blankets, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, scarlet cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Hessian rolls. Also, a variety of FANCY GOODS, the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on. Nov. 1. d3t raw
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hds W. India Rum, 30 pipes best Holland Gin, 150 bks. Beef and Pork, A quantity of Seal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck, 100 boxes mould and dipp'd tallow Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 hds. and 80 bks. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs, 7 bales India Cottons, 1 box Perfumery, 1 do. Fans, A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking, An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron, Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre, Ground Ginger, Pearl Ash, Rice, Starch, Writing Paper, Glass, Hops, Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
JAMES S. SCOTT TAILOR, Has received his FALL assortment of FANCY GOODS, Which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms, by the yard, or make up, on the shortest notice to suit the taste of any: Among which are the following; SUPERFINE black, blue, drab, claret, cinnamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece superfine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimeres, velvets, velveteens and cords all colors; fancy swandowns, Russian ditto, silk molekin & velvet;—with a number of different coloured coatings and napt frizes, some of which are milled;—flannels, twilled and plain, fashionable and plain buttons, &c. &c. Four good Journeymen wanted immediately. October 27. d
To be Rented, For a term of years or forever, TWENTY FIVE LOTS of FIVE ACRES each, situated within a mile and an half of the town of Alexandria, and five from the City of Washington. The situation of the ground is elevated, the soil good and susceptible of high cultivation, the air salubrious, and the prospect of three rising cities, of the river Potomac, and the adjacent country in the highest degree beautiful and picturesque. ALSO, A few handsome situations on the Leesburg road. Particulars will be made known on application to CHARLES ALEXANDER, Jun. Sept. 14. eo
Frederick Kemelmeyer, LIMNER, Respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Drawing School next door to Colonel Hooe's, (Water street,) where he will instruct young Ladies and Gentlemen in drawing and painting in Water Colours and Crayons every day in the week, except Saturday. Hours of attendance for young Ladies from twelve to one, and gentlemen from 6 to 7 o'clock in the forenoon. He also, Professes Portrait Painting in Oil and Crayons, and all other branches belonging to the art of painting except house painting. Likewise, Guilds looking glasses and picture frames in the best and neatest manner possible. August 31. eo
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