Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-12-03 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1803.
[No. 926.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bks. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bks. Sugar in hds. tierces and bks. 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.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro-Cottons, Serges, Elaicks, blue Frizes, Calinancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osaburgs and Tickenburghs, Mullins and Mullin Hand'fs, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. Nov. 29.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets. Rum in 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, Kerseymeres, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c. THOS. FATTEN, Auctioneer. Nov. 29.
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, duffil blankets, point and rose do. striped kerseys, plaids, half thicks, cadders, kerseymeres, swandowns, velvets, corduroys and thickets, Scotch carpeting, Brussels do. stuffs and corded dimities, canvas and twine, German linens, fine and sewing twine, threads and sewing silks. And have on Hand, 70 hds. Sugar, 4 do. Jamaica Rum, 12000 lbs. Green Coffee, 2000 bushels Salt. Oct. 26. d
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax Street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's SHOES: Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels. Sponged kid, with and without heels. M's Morocco and leather. Mens' fine and coarse Shoes. Boys' do. do. Children's Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail. Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom. Oct. 29. d3m
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, cinamon, bottle green, different shades; light, dark, and Oxford mixtures; also, one piece super fine milled French blue, suitable for cloaks; cassimere, 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
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. d3m
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atalanta, via Baltimore, from London, FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
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
JUST ARRIVED,
From St. Petersburg, (Russia,) The Ship Hunter, Capt. McKnight: 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. Sail Duck, Do. Ravensdo. White and Brown Sheetings, Broad and narrow Diapers, Drillings, &c. &c. Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawraon 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. Lawraon and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
FOR SALE,
By the subscriber at his STORE, the corner of King and Fairfax Streets, British Canvass, No. 4, 5, 6, & 7, ticklenburghs, German osaburgs, Hessian rolls, brown holland, bedticking, diapers, damask and diaper table cloths, cambric mullins, silk shawls, calicoes, cotton stockings, marfeilles and silk waistcoating, broad cloths, cassimere, and coarse hats in cases. ALSO, London particular Wine, in Pipes, and quarter casks, Port Wine in bottles, genuine French Brandy, Holland Gin, and Jamaica Spirit. A few bags of good JUNIPER BERRIES. All of which will be sold on moderate terms. JAMES SANDERSON. Nov. 23. 2aw3w
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of Charles county, hath obtained from the Orphans' Court of said county, in Maryland, Letters of Administration on the estate of James Graham, late of Charles County, deceased: All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers therefor, to the subscriber, on or before the second day of May next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand, this second day of November, in the year of our Lord, 1803. Gerrard Briscoe, Administrator of James Graham. Nov. 19. eo3w
PUBLIC SALE.
SOME of the Legatees of the late Mr. William Triplett, having objected to a division of the decedant's estate, which he recommended in his will to be done, we, therefore, as executors, will expose to public sale, at Round Hill, his late residence, on Wednesday the 14th of December next, ALL THE ESTATE, real and personal, of which the said died seized.
The ROUND HILL TRACT , containing nearly four hundred acres, is a most desirable and healthy situation, on which is built a brick house one story high, fifty four feet long, and eighteen feet wide; four rooms on the lower floor, with a fire place and closets in each, and a passage eight feet wide; three rooms upstairs, two of them with fire places, a good cellar and kitchen under the house: a framed barn, dairy, stables for ten horses, carriage house, two corn houses, one granary, meat house, and quarters, well calculated for the accommodation of thirty negroes; an apple orchard of excellent fruit, and a garden paled in. This farm is well known to be one of most productive in the county, and now in a high and improved state, being well fenced and divided into convenient fields for farming; there are eighty acres of timothy meadow, producing from eighty to one hundred tons a year; fifty acres of new meadow may be made and watered at a small expense. The crops of small grain have generally been from 500 to 600 bushels, and of corn 500 barrels.
Near this lies another Tract of about four hundred acres, heavily timbered with pine, oak and hickory, with good springs and fine high, healthy situations for building; the post road, from north to south, passes thro' those two tracts, which affords two excellent stands for taverns, and also for tan yards, being not more than eight miles from Alexandria and sixteen from Washington.
Also, another Tract lying on the main branch of Tillot's creek, about two miles from Colchester, on which Mr. William Triplett now lives, containing upwards of 100 acres; the building is a good farm house, in a healthy situation, a good orchard and fine water.
At the same time and place will be sold, thirty valuable SLAVES, men, women and children; some plate, a watch, books, (among which are some valuable classics) household furniture, and beds of a good quality, bed and table linen, kitchen furniture, a coach and harness, one waggon and cart, farming utensils, horses, mule, one yoke of excellent oxen, cattle, sheep, ogs, &c.
The terms of sale for the land are, one third payable on the day of sale, (at which time deeds will be made the purchaser) one third in six months, and the other third in 12 months, with interest from the day of sale. A deed of trust will be taken to secure the two last payments. The Negroes will be sold at 12 months credit, and the other property at a credit of nine months: for all sums over twenty dollars bonds, with approved security will be required of the purchasers.
Major George Triplett, on the remises, will show the land, with a correct plat survey lately made by Col. Wm. Payne, County Surveyor, at the instance of the executors. The title papers will be exhibited on the day of sale by CHALES LITTLE, } Executors. AND GEORGE TRIPLETT. The sale will continue from day to day, until the property is disposed of. Nov. 12.
The Subscriber
having made every exertion within his power for two years past to procure the means of discharging the debts due from the estate devised to him by his father, without being able to effect it, and now finding the estate under considerable embarrassment, hath come to a determination to offer the whole personal property for sale, viz.
About 20 likely Negroes
of both sexes and various ages, amongst which are a good carpenter and blacksmith, about 100 head of horned cattle, consisting of milk cows, steers and work oxen, a number of horses, mares and colts, some of them remarkably fine, three likely mules, and a variety of plantation utensils, &c. The sale will commence at Salisbury on Thursday the 8th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above 20 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security; creditors of the said estate will be allowed to pre-bid to the amount of their claims, previously settled and acknowledged by me to be just and intended to be paid them. Charles I. Love, Executor of Samuel Love, deceased. Salisbury, Oct. 31. d
LANDING
At Merchants' Wharf, and for sale from on board the ship President, captain Boyd, from Liverpool.
A Cargo of Stoved Salt. For Charter or Sale, The Ship PRESIDENT , about 240 tons burthen, two years old, and a fast sailer. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. Nov. 26. 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.
For Philadelphia. THE SLOOP UNITY , JOHN ALBRIGHT, MASTER, will sail in four days. For passage only, apply to DANIEL MCLEAN. Nov. 28. d4c
Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship HERO , burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hds. or 2000 bks. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Schooner GEN. PINCKNEY , a fine new vessel, built on this river, of about 320 barrels, well found, and in complete order to proceed immediately to sea. Apply to Robt. T. Hooe and Co. Nov. 4. d
For Providence and Newport. The new staunch fast sailing Packet Brig RISING SUN , JOHN JERRENS, Master, Lying at M c Clean's wharf, will sail in six days, for freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or JOHN G. LADD. Nov. 22. d6c
For BOSTON, The Sch'r FRIENDSHIP , LEVI SOUL, Master; burthen about 1000 barrels. For Freight or Passage apply to John G. Ladd.
For New-York, The Brig CYRUS , JOHN JOHNSON, Master: For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Col. Ramsay's wharf, or to J. G. LADD. Nov. 25. d
For Freight or Charter, The Ship CATO , ELEAZER FREEMAN Master; burthen 450 hds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to Lawraon and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP Fair American , Capt. ST. VER, about two years old, burthen 215 tons. Apply to Janney & Paton. Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaster of Paris.

JUST PUBLISHED, and for sale at JAMES KENNEDY's, senior, Book and Stationary Store,  Blackstone's Commentaries ON  The Laws of England: A new and elegant edition, in five vols. octavo— Equal, if not superior, to the British, and to Americans infinitely more valuable, as it contains  NOTES OF REFERENCE TO  The Constitution and Laws OF  The Federal Government of the U. States, AND OF  The Commonwealth of Virginia: WITH An Appendix to each Volume, CONTAINING Short Tracts upon such subjects as appeared ne- cessary to form A connected View of the Laws of Virginia, As a member of the Federal Union. By ST. GEO. TUCKER, Professor of Law in the University of William and Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia. King Street, Nov. 18. d
FIRST NOTICE. In the Case of JAMES SMITH, a Bankrupt.  WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy, founded upon the act of Congress, passed on the 4th day of April, 1800, entitled "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States," hath been awarded and issued forth a- gainst James Smith, of Dumfries, in the state of Virginia, Merchant, and he having been declar- ed a Bankrupt—he is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Com- mission named, or a major part of them, on Fri- day the 9th, and Saturday the 17th days of this present month, December, and Monday, the 9th day of January next, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon on each day, at the Commissioner's Office, (the house of Benjamin Parke) in the town of Fredericksburg—and make a full disclosure of his estate and effects; when and where his cre- ditors may attend to prove their debts; at the second meeting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or de- liver the same, but to whom the Commissioners shall direct.  BENJAMIN PARKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Commissioners Office, } d Fredericksburg, Dec. 1, 1803. } d
GEORGE N. LYLES Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has received a general supply of  Fall and Winter Goods, which he offers for sale at his store in Fairfax Street, on the most reasonable terms. Also, A quantity of Seine Twine. Nov. 10. dqw
FOR SALE, A likely, healthy, young Negro Man of un- exceptionable character. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 5. d
JUST RECEIVED, Two warranted PIANO FORTEs, which will be sold on low terms if speedy applica- tion is made. BELL and WRAY. Nov. 14. d
To be Sold, Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mann  Page, deceased, on Monday the 21 day of Ja- nuary next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mannsfield, his late residence,  All the personal Property belonging  to his Estate: Consisting of about One Hundred and Sixty  NEGROES, together with all the Stock of Horses, three Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, and about 1000 barrels of Corn. Amongst the Negroes are seven very valuable Carpenters, three excellent Blacksmiths, two Millers and some other trades- men. The greater part, if not the whole, of this valuable property, will be sold on a credit of 12 months; the purchaser giving bond with approv- ed security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All sums under twenty dollars must be paid in money.
There is also to dispose of, at private sale, and on the foregoing terms, a number of  LOTS
in Hanover town, county of Hanover, including the Tobacco Warehouses at that place; a House and Lot in the town of Bain, or Berkley Springs, and 3000 acres of
TENNESSEE LANDS, belonging to said estate.
All persons having claims against said Estate, will please make them known as speedily as possible; and those indebted will, it is hoped, be forward in making payment to
Robert Patton, Administrator with the Will annexed. Fredericksburg, Dec. 1. d
For the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MR. SNOWDEN, "What is the matter with the Merchants of Alexandria?" cries a querist in the A- lexandria Daily Advertiser of Tuesday last, who styles himself " Ponder. " And is Ponder really at a loss to know what is the matter? Is he ignorant of the late conduct of the board of directors, and does he not know that even a worm when trod- den on will turn and writhe? Does he in- deed believe that the Alexandrians are such tame, passive beings as to submit to any thing? If he is really uninformed as to late events, it will be but kind to give him a short little detail, and with a pondering he will be surprised at nothing more than the temper and patience, which the Stockhold- ers exhibit upon the occasion. A law had passed the legislature of Virginia authoris- ing a Turnpike from Alexandria, to Little River. A discretion is given to the Stock- holders through their directors, to fix the route of the road between these points — A majority of the Stockholders at that time were citizens of Alexandria. They con- template the undertaking as a great com- mercial measure, but with their interest as Alexandrians and Stockholders, is intimate- ly connected the great interest, and accom- modation of the public. They represent in their persons the mercantile interest and information of Alexandria. In October last, they supposed they discovered strong symptoms of a disposition in some of the directors to come to a decision, in which that interest was deeply involved. Their attention was thus drawn more particularly to a consideration of the subject. They presumed their situation, and opportunities enabled them to form an opinion upon ge-  neral principles, as to the adoption of a  Northern or Southern route. They ven- ture modestly to express it. Indulge us with a postponement of the decision; give time for reflection. No necessity exists under the law to decide now . Pause a lit- tle. What is their reply? Let their sub- sequent conduct answer. They refuse a post- ponement, and adopt a Northern route by the Court-House against the opinion of two of their colleagues, at least as well qualified to decide on the interest of Alexandria as they were, and this opinion supported by a majority of the Stockholders, representing the collected mercantile information of the town. They do not stop here. The an- nual election of directors had been post- poned from September to December. In about a month the powers of these direc- tors would cease. But the evil might be corrected by a new election. This must be prevented. Let us go to work upon the upper end of the route, expend money, make contracts, cut down trees, and clear a road from Little River to the Court- house. By these measures we tie the Stock- holders neck and heels, and increase the difficulties of a future change, however ne- cessary, and proper in their view. And what is now demanded by these directors, and their friends? What are their com- plaints and threats? The Stockholders feeling the injury, as well as the indignity offered them, can only look forward for re- dress to the approaching election. They take measures for this purpose. A meeting is called, and then forsooth they are asked for a postponement; and for whom? For the very men who had refused a short de- lay for reflection a few days before. Suf- ficient had appeared to justify, nay, to call for a change. The Stockholders discover some little sensibility, and are preparing for Monday next, when they are seriously asked by Ponder "what is the matter with the Merchants of Alexandria?" "Why this strenuous exertion to undo what has been done?" "The constituted authority has decided upon the route, and fixed it to go by the Court-house. Why not support what has been done by the constituted au- thorities?" And shall insult be added to injury? What! shall the Stockholders kiss the rod, wherewith they have been beaten? Shall they be asked to re-elect men to office who have so recently discovered a disposition, to resist, and disregard the wishes of their Constituents, however clearly expressed? Are they willing to trust their important interests to the ma- nagement of these gentlemen? Can they hope for more indulgence and attention in future? Is this the proper reward of such conduct? The Directors act against the interest and wishes of the Stockholders, and then it is modestly asked, will you undo what has been done? Surely you will sub- mit to the constituted authorities. Yes, they have submitted, and they must submit whilst the powers of the present directors last. Happy for the interests of the Stock- holders, they are but of short continuance, and notwithstanding every effort to embar- rass and controul their future operations, the election of Monday next, will afford a
full opportunity of redress. This is the de- sign and intention of elections. This is the peaceable and effectual remedy.
Nor will the Stockholders be deterred from expressing their opinion upon the me- rits of the question of the route, by the threats which have been thrown out. Pon- der asks, and he asks it in the language of a threat, "can a new board rightfully alter what has been established?" It is answer- ed, most unquestionably it can. It will possess every power over the subject with the present board. This power is given by the law. It is necessary to the execu- tion of the other powers of the law. This discretion over the subject has already been exercised, and must continue to be exer- cised until the road is finished, notwith- standing all the tribunals, and all the exer- tions of lawyers to the contrary. But even if an alteration could not be rightfully made, it seems impossible that these three direc- tors can be the choice of those men, whose request for a postponement has been disre- garded.
Nor will another objection in the same stile, which has been urged with much zeal, prevent the Stockholders expressing their opinion in favor of the southern route by Centerville, to wit, that the law requires the road to be as straight as the ground will admit; that this road was therefore not in- tended for the southern people, and that if the southern route is adopted, which will take away customers from Dumfries, Fre- dericksburgh, and Richmond, the legisla- ture in tenderness to these towns will re- peal the law, or, in the opinion of " Pon-  der ," the Stockholders will be brought be- fore the state tribunals, for the misuse of their statute. One part of the objection certainly comes with a very bad grace, from men professing a regard for the interest of Alexandria; nor is it believed the same courtesy would be reciprocated by those towns. It is however an awkward acknow-  ledgment , of a consequence which must in- evitably flow from the adoption of the south- ern route, to wit, the bringing the south- western people to the Alex. market; custo- mers which cannot be had by any other means or route. They have no water transporta-  tion , and must depend upon a Turnpike. Can the legislature then be supposed to de- ny them this accommodation , or to refuse them a choice of markets ? Alexandria from its capital will be their best market; they will come to it if they have a road. The southern route by Centerville receives the two great roads leading from that country, to wit, the Guinea and the Red House roads, at points the most convenient and in- viting. Nor can Fredericksburg and Dum- fries complain of this route, because it ge- nerally pursues the present road, which has been established and used since the first settlement of the country. Many large ma- nufacturing mills in the south-western coun- try, such as the Thoroughfare, Buckland, Carter's, Ewell's, &c. now bring their flour to Alexandria; are they to be discouraged and rejected, because they may be consi- dered in point of distance and situation, the  natural customers of other towns ?
There is not more force in the objection that this road must be straight . It is im- possible that language can be more plain or expressive, than that made use of in the Turnpike law. It gives a discretion as broad as the occasion required. Two points are fixed by law—the route to unite those points is submitted to the company through their directors, regard being had to the dis- tance, nature of the ground, "and other circumstances." Among other circum- stances, the accommodation of the public and the interest of the company, are consi- derations proper and necessary to be taken in view, as they are the two great objects of a Turnpike law. Both these are promoted in an eminent degree by pursuing a south- ern route. The south-western counties are accommodated, who are perhaps as wealthy and will be as good customers to Alexan- dria as any other. These people will be left six or seven miles to the south-west by the Court-house route, and will be compel- led to look for other markets. The people about Middleburgh will also be accommo- dated, in addition to their water transporta- tion, with a road three miles shorter than the one they at present use. The toll to the company will be increased three-fold  eventually , and the undertaking will yield something immediately to the Stockholders, which cannot be the case on the other route.
This route then is supported not only by the  letter , but the spirit of the law—and such has been the practical interpretation given to it by the directors themselves. Look at their surveys. Five out of six have been directed and made in contemplation of Centerville, and the present road from Centerville to Little River. These were expensive to the company; and why made, if the straight way must be pursued? Not even an attempt at a straight way to this moment, and the
crooked way the Court House, not until last month. Were the Directors alarmed, as the Loudoun Director has intimated in his late ad- dress, by the reasons urged in favor of a south- ern route? Was Little River constituted in dan- ger? But how, under their construction of the law, can they go a mile and a half to the south of a straight line ? Have the Directors ever run a line, or examined the ground, with a view to a  straight route ? The Loudoun Director says he has "viewed the country north of the Court House," & he had his "doobs" whether it would not cost more, to make a road there, than would be saved by usance . It does not appear that he had the means of tracing the line , as none was run; nor should doubts have at once dispensed with what is considered an absolute injunction of the law, much- less should the other Directors have yielded an angle of a mile and a half to the doubts of others . But Mr. Summers has said in his report, that nothing would be saved by going north of the Court House. Were the Directors justified in making such a departure from a straight line on this information? Had Mr. Summers ever been re- quested to examine the ground with this view? But I pray the Stockholders to read this part; nay, the whole of the address of the Loudoun Director, and mark the consistency of the Direc- tors. The Directors, it is said, are authorized to take into view no other considerations but short- ness of distance, and the nature of the ground; and yet he assigns two other reasons for depart- ing from the straight line , and going to the Court House. His words are these—" "But there were other reasons in favor of that direction; by bearing that far south, we enabled those com- ing from the southward, to join us without any loss in distance; the road too from Alexandria to the Court House, and that above, which leaves the old road below Little River, and passes by the Gun Spring to the Court House, must be kept open, and it was of some consequence to take in these roads." Now here are the two very considerations, to wit, the accommodation of the public, and the interest of the Company, which are urged in favor of the Centerville route. Can one construction belong to the Court House and Loudoun, another to Centerville, and the south western counties? Or how is it discover- ed that this law was made for the former and not the latter? Again, why depart from a straight line in going to the Court House? It is farther, and the ground it is believed not better. The reason assigned is the saving to the Company, in the pur- chase of ground; and this is not a consideration  other than that of distance, or the nature of the ground. The same observations apply to the  straight route to Centerville. If then, neither the letter, the spirit, nor the practical interpretation of the law, is against the adoption of the south- ern route, away with the objection which has been urged with so much zeal, and so little con- sistency, by the Directors and their friends— away, also, with the idle threats of revolutionary tribunals, injunctions and legislative interference. The whole apparatus of law, with all its terrors, have been brought into view to frighten and alarm; but the Stockholders are not the fools they have been represented; they have too much firmness and intelligence, to be diverted from their object by such stuff. If the route by Cen- terville is a " misuse " of the statute, as it has been called, and therefore may be arrested ; so, for the same reasons, may that by the Court House. For it has been stated, on good authority, that better ground may be had north of the Court House, than on the route adopted.
But it seems nothing is to be left untried; every engine is to be set in motion to dragoon the Stockholders of Alexandria, into a support of the present Directors. The lawyers have raised up a " raw head and bloody bones ," to frighten the poor, simple Alexandrians, and a deputation from Frederick and Shenandoah are enlisted in the service. These gentlemen express great as- tonishment that the Stockholders of Alexandria and its neighborhood, which are a majority of the whole number, should wish to give a dis-  cretion to this road, to suit their own conveni- ence; that is, by going to Centerville, to ac- commodate a greater number of people, to increase the toll of the Company, and to extend their commercial connection. It is not believed that more than one of these gentlemen is a Stockhol- der. The Alexandrians then are to make a road for them, for Frederick and Shenandoah, which shall shorten their present distance three miles, and, forsooth, they are to be threatened with the indignation and opposition of these counties, be- cause they will not make it on the nearest possible  route . And, upon the same principle, they may, and I suppose will, object to the Court House route; for they seem to have taken up (possibly since they came to Alexandria) the same inter- pretation of the law with the three Directors. But these gentlemen, perhaps, are not profound lawyers. When they shall be satisfied that the route by Centerville is " according to the true  intent and meaning of the law ," it is presumed they have too much respect for the laws, to " op-  pose the payment of tolls on it "—but if they should so refuse, fortunately for the Company, the law has provided them with the suitable and efficacious means to compel a payment. I do not know in what part of Frederick and Shenandoah these gentlemen reside; but it is believed, that a considerable portion of those counties would not thank them for this opposition to a southern route. Apropos, how many there have these two coun- ties taken in the Turnpike Company? Should the Court House route be adopted, there is another language which the people over the Ridge, as well as of the South Western counties, may ad- dress to the Stockholders, much more alarming, the threat is without remedy. It is this—take

the northern route, and you must leave the present Turnpike Road to Alexandria open—we will not use your road, and refuse toll, but we will use it only when it is convenient, which will probably not be more than three months in the year. Much stress has been laid on the statement of facts made by Mr. S. Summers in what is called his report. No man respects the character of Mr. Summers more than the writer, but neither his opinion, nor that of any other man, should have more weight than the reasons in support of it merit. The report regards distance, the situation of the ground, and the materials for making a road—as to distance, it does not rest on opinion, but on an actual survey. The difference in distance between the two roads by Mr. Summers's survey is one mile 304 poles. By Mathias's survey, which was also made by order of the Directors, it is about one mile 145 poles, or 15 poles less than one and a half miles, and even this distance may be very much reduced. As to ground and materials, it must be recollected that Mr. Summers was not particularly charged with their examination; he had therefore no other opportunity of observation than every surveyor has in running a line. Upon this survey the movements of the surveyor were pretty rapid; what then were the opportunities of forming even a tolerably correct opinion, to a man whose attention must be chiefly confined to his instrument or his object, and moving in a quick pace? He may say that he passed over stone in his course which lay on the surface, but whether it was to be found ten yards on either side, or in sufficient quantity for a road, it is impossible for him to decide, nor does he pretend to it. So of the ground. This on the northern route is in some places very flat and level, and in the winter season, extremely deep and wet, and must be raised considerably to make a road. This kind of ground during the uncommon draught of the last summer, appeared as hard as a pavement, and might deceive any person not acquainted with it, as it is believed it did the directors and surveyor. The report of materials for making a bridge over Accotink, on the southern route, is given as one instance to prove that sufficient opportunity was not afforded for information, on which to form an opinion upon this survey. Mr. Summers states that he did not see any stone convenient for building a bridge, when, if it had been supposed that he was charged with this examination, a quarry might have been pointed to within view of the crossing place, equal to any upon Ravensworth. As to the expense of making a road, it is presumed that Mr. Summers has but little information. He may not know that the difference between making a road on an old beaten track, and through new land is computed, by those who have had experience, to be equal to a thousand dollars a mile. The Centerville route runs 18 or 20 miles on the old road, and may be made to embrace 24 or 25 miles of it, with a small departure from the line survey. This saving it is confidently believed, notwithstanding every thing which has been asserted to the contrary, will give a preference to the southern route, in the article of expense. As to the opinion of Mr. Summers, or the directors, respecting the comparative toll which will eventually be taken on the two routes, it is presumed the merchants of Alexandria, are as competent to decide upon this question as they can be. Let not then, the Stockholders be deterred from expressing an opinion at the approaching election, in favour of the southern route, or if they are not prepared so to do, let them elect men who will consult their wishes, when they shall be fully and fairly made known. The men who are proposed on the southern ticket, have judgment and experience for a business of this nature, equal to those on the other. They have certainly given no proof of a disposition hostile to the wishes of the Stockholders. They will have the whole subject before them, and their prudence and firmness may be safely relied on. A VOTER.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. TUESDAY, October 25. DEBATE on the LOUISIANA TREATY. (Mr. Nicholson's Speech concluded.)
The other constitutional objection is raised upon the 7th article of the treaty which provides that the ships of France and Spain shall be admitted for twelve years into the ports of the ceded territory, without paying higher duties than the ships of the U.S. To this, gentlemen have opposed that part of the constitution which declares that no preference shall be given to the ports of one state over those of another, and that all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform through the United States.—There appears to be a strange inconsistency in the arguments of the gentleman from Connecticut. He tells you that this territory is not a state, and that it never can become a state; yet he afterwards declares that the treaty violates the constitution by giving the port of New Orleans a preference over the ports of the Atlantic states. There is surely a contradiction here. Whatever may be the future destiny of Louisiana, it is certain that it is not now a state. It is a territory purchased by the U.S. in their confederate capacity, and may be disposed of by them at pleasure. It is in the nature of a colony whose commerce may be regulated without any reference to the
constitution. Had it been the island of Cuba which was ceded to us, under a similar condition of admitting French and Spanish vessels for a limited time into the Havannah, could it possibly have been contended that this would be giving a preference to the ports of one state over those of another, or that the uniformity of duties, imposts and excises through the United States would have been destroyed? and because Louisiana lies adjacent to our own territory, is it to be viewed in a different light? Or can the circumstance of its being separated by a river only, instead of the sea, constitute any real difference in regard to commercial regulations which we may think proper to establish? The restrictions in the constitution are to be strictly construed, and I doubt whether under a strict construction the very same indulgence might not be granted to the port of Natchez, which does not lie within a river, but in the territory of the United States. It has never been deemed expedient to do so, and in all probability never will. Nor is it presumable that this regulation in relation to New Orleans would have been made, but for the importance of great objects with which it was connected. Mr. N. believed that the gentleman from Connecticut did not entertain any apprehensions that the provisions contained in the 7th article of the treaty were intended to commence the repeal of the countervailing duties. It was true that some gentlemen had thought very favorably of the repeal at a former session, and he acknowledged himself to be of that number.—But as it was a regulation more materially affecting the commercial part of the community and as they had been opposed to it, the subject was dropped. He did not know that there was any intention to revive it, although possibly a majority of that house might be inclined to assent to it. Yet this could have no connection with the treaty, much less could it have any connection with the question immediately under consideration. We only have to determine whether we will carry this treaty into effect. Whether we will agree to appropriate the fifteen millions of dollars, and authorise the President to take possession. The latter has been agreed to and surely we cannot consent to receive possession without paying the equivalent promised on our part.
Mr. N. closed his remarks by again begging pardon of the committee for the time he had occupied, and offered his acknowledgements for the indulgent attention he had received. (Debate to be continued.)
BOSTON, Nov. 24. FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN. IMPORTANT. The ship Ulysses, capt. Muxford, arrived at Salem, on Tuesday evening last, in 35 days from Gibraltar. We understand capt. M. brings the agreeable intelligence, that all differences between the emperor of Morocco and this country, have been fully adjusted.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29. We understand from good authority that the French Government has placed in the hands of Mr. Pichon, Charge d'Affairs of the French Government, two millions of francs which is nearly equal to 400,000 dollars, for the use of St. Domingo and that Mr. Maguitor the Prefect of that colony has the exclusive right to draw to that amount on Mr. Pichon. We likewise learn, that for the purpose of supplying St. Domingo with money in future, the cashier of the public treasury in Paris, Mr. Cornu, will draw upon himself at 20 days sight and his bills will be sent to the Colonial Prefect. It is stated that funds will always be placed in advance to meet these bills.
From Leghorn, Aug. 23. Enclosed you have a copy of a note I have received two days ago from the consul of the U. S. by which you will observe that Gen. Olivier the French commandant here has clearly expressed to Commodore Morris that this port was considered in the same light as if belonging to the French Republic, and consequently subject to the decree of the First Consul, of the Messidor 3, 14th year by which all British merchandise and colonial produce was prohibited in the French ports, and subject to confiscation under whatever flag it may be imported. I understand that Commodore Morris is gone to Florence on the business, with a memorial to her majesty to endeavour it possible to have the arbitrary decree recalled, or rather to prevent its extension to this port. I sincerely wish he may succeed; though I very much doubt it. In the mean time, great attention should be observed in accompanying every article with a certificate from the French agent, stating that the property is not the produce of Britain or her colonies.
Leghorn, Aug. 20. Sir, I am just favoured with a letter from Commodore Morris, stating the conversation he had with Gen. Olivier on the subject of the Arrest of the First Consul of the French Republic, the 1st Messidor, 11th year, and of which the following is an extract: "The late arrest considered neutrals laden wholly or in part with British manufactures, bound to any port of the French Republic subjected to confiscation, and this port was considered as a port of the French Republic."
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3.
Arrived, the schooner Betsey, captain McKenzie. Left Barbadoes the 20th of October. American produce in no demand.
Oct. 15, the brig Neptune and schooner Enterprise of this port, arrived there, the latter had been boarded by a French privateer, who fired one shot, for which he charged capt. Manning 20 dollars: the captain having no cash to answer this demand, they took all his poultry &c. to that amount.
The day capt. M'K. left Barbadoes came in the schooner, capt. Bunker of Baltimore, who also was boarded by one of the same gang, and robbed of every thing that was moveable even to his anchors and cables, and the very sleeve buttons. This was done by a privateer belonging to Guadaloupe, the commander of which has been well known to capt. Bunker for some years past.
The Schooner Fox, capt Shirtliff, sailed for Philadelphia the 18th Oct.
Nov. 11, lat. 30, long. 69 west, spoke the sch'r Sally, of Kennebunk, from Grenada to Norfolk; very short of provisions, supplied them with a little bread.
The same day spoke the sch'r Freeman Ellis of Beaufort, Uria Fullford, master, for Kingston, Jamaica; four days out from Ocrocoke.
Nov. 20, in lat. 34 20, and long. 73, west, spoke the brig Fair American, captain Brown of Edenton, bound to Barbadoes, 24 hours out, who supplied us with one cask of water, some bread and firewood, in lieu of what the Frenchman took from us at windward of Dezeada.
To the Stockholders in the Little River Turnpike Company. The following persons have been considered by the Stockholders, whose opinions are in favor of the route now established by a majority of the present board, as fit persons to be chosen to the respective offices annexed to their names. The utmost unanimity will be necessary to carry the election, by doing which Alexandria may expect to see the road soon completed. Leven Powell, President. Charles Simms, John T. Ricketts, Jonah Thompson, William Payne, Directors. Charles Page, Treasurer. Town Stockholder.
Extract of a letter received in Newburyport by the Fame, from a very respectable commercial house in Liverpool, dated Oct. 5.
We have not much alteration to note in our markets, since we last wrote; Upland Cottons continue to sell at about 14d per lb, for those of good quality; but the inferior, of which there are large stocks, meet no demand at present; but should the markets get cleared of the better sorts, they may sell before the new arrives—the New Orleans of this year's importation are generally good, and some of the best of them have been sold at 16 a 17d per lb.—Sea Islands have been almost unsaleable, a few bags were sold last week at 2s 4d, to 2 5d of such quality as would at one time have sold at nearly 3s per lb; they were almost as good as any now at market. Wheat keeps pretty steady at 8s. a 8s 6d. per 70lb. and Flour sells, though but slowly, at 33s per bbl. There is but little Rice at market, and some has been sold at 38s, a 39s. per cwt. duty paid. Fresh Boston Potatoes are enquired for, and would sell pretty readily at 40s. per cwt; not much doing in New York, or in the Pearls of either kind. There have lately been some considerable shipments of Coffee to the continent, which will be some relief to our market."
Extract of a letter from captain Busch, of the ship Osce, of N. York, to his owner, dated N. York, September 23.
"On my passage out I was boarded off the Western Islands by an English privateer brig, which detained me one day, and run me to the northward of the Western Islands; took myself, the mate and passengers on board the privateer; then hoisted out her long boat, and took away all my people. The crew of the privateer broke open the hatches, hove some of the staves overboard, opened the mate and people's chests, and took all their clothes, money, and a watch.—Night coming on, I was ordered into the boat with my people; and desired to go about my business for "a d—d yankee!"
Notice to Mariners.—Last week the Low Light on the Spurn Point, unfortunately took fire in the night, and was burnt down. A light will continue to burn on one of the stand hills until a new one is erected. (Lon. pap.)
To Let, A commodious HOUSE with a good STORE, situated in King Street, at present occupied by George Cox, who is going to remove to the next door, and of whom enquire for particulars. Dec. 1.
Public Sale.
On Monday next, at 10 o'clock will be sold at the late dwelling house of John Keardon, in Union Street, All his stock and tools, as also all his house-hold and kitchen furniture. THOS. PATTEN. December 3.
For Charleston, The Sch'r NANCY, Captain J. GILPIN, Intended as a regular packet, will sail on Saturday next at latest. The Nancy's accommodation for passengers are very good. For passage only apply to the captain on board or SAMUEL CROUDSON & Co. Dec. 3. 66t.
Window Glass. The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place. R. T. HOOF, & Co.
SAMUEL CLARK Returns his grateful acknowledgments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alexandria, and his country friends, for their favors during his residence in Royal Street, and respectfully informs them, that he has taken the store in Fairfax Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Thomas Cagget, where he intends keeping a general assortment of
SHOES. Ladies Walking Shoes (for the present season) Ladies Morocco and Kid of all descriptions, Gentlemen's Morocco dancing pumps, Ditto coarse and fine shoes, all prices, Girls and Boys shoes, Childrens pumps, &c. &c. A case of fashionable BONNETS. December 3. drw
Three Dollars Reward. Lost in Mr. Gadsby's lot on Saturday, last a Silver Watch, without an outside case, makers name D. Willis, London No. 2629, a black Ribbon for a chain, with a key, and a piece of shell affixed to it. It is supposed, some person must have taken her from thence, as the owner cannot find her. The above reward will be paid for delivering her to the printer, or at Mr. Gadsby's Bar, and no questions asked. Dec. 3. 3t.
Notice is hereby given, That an ELECTION will be held at the house of the late Wm. Simpson, near the Old Turnpike Gate, on the first Monday in December next, for a President, Directors and Treasurer to the Turnpike Road Company. By Order of the Board. Chas. Page, Treasurer. Nov. 10. 3taw DB
PETER NOWLAND, HAIR DRESSER, ROYAL STREET, Has just received, In addition to his former stock, a fresh assortment of PERFUMERY, Patent Lamps, Gentlemen's Writing Desks, with Dressing Apparatus complete, &c. &c. ALSO, A quantity of London draught Hair which will be made up into fashionable Grecian Wigs, Frizetts, &c. &c. Nov. 26. dzw
NEW STORE, WHOLESALE and RETAIL. The subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has opened store at Mr. Cunningham's, in King Street, opposite the Washington Tavern, where he intends to sell, on the lowest terms, the Following Goods, for the most part imported by himself this fall: First and second Broadcloths, Calf-skins, coatings, naps of the newest and most fashionable colours, superfine and second London mens and childrens' hats, silk Stockings of all kinds, Infra linen of the very finest sort, cambric and cambric muffs, gold and silver watches, a variety of velvets and worsted hosiery, suspenders, razors, &c. &c. TH: Wm. PAIRO. November 25. d
The Marine Insurance Association continue to meet at their office every day from 12 till 2 o'clock. Wm. Groverman, Broker. Oct. 12. ea
Notice. Being about to remove from this town into Maryland, near Broad Creek, requests all those to whom I am indebted to leave their accounts with R. I. Taylor, Esq. for settlement, and those who are indebted to me will please pay the amount to Mr. Taylor, whose receipt will be sufficient. T. HAMILTON. Nov. 28. d6t.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES  EAST INDIA GOODS, consisting of Gauripore Sannahs, Alibad Emerty, Seepore Battahs, Miugga Mamoody, Lucipore, do. Beerboon Gurrahs, Chittabully do. Barrapooty, Brown Bandanna Hlfs. Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 1. eo
STOUGHTON'S GENUINE BITTERS, Faithfully prepared at the original ware- house London.
TO make any observations here, upon the su- perior quality of these Bitters, to any ever offered for sale, is needless; suffice it to say, that they have had the test of approbation a great number of years.
Gentlemen, who prefer bitters, will find them an elegant and wholesome preparation; and now, for the first time, imported in quart bottles, as well as vials, which will reduce the price near one half.
Country stores and taverns supplied by the dozen or gross, with a very large allowance in the price, or battered for country produce, on ap- plication to Messrs. Robert and John Gray, book- sellers, Alexandria. Sold also, (Retail)
By Rapine, Conrad and Co. booksellers, Capi- tol Hill, Washington; John March, bookseller, George Town; Tilghman Graham, Norfolk, and A. Buck, Frederickburg. Nov. 15. 3m12w
Wm. H. and Enoch M. Lyles, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the brig Franklin, from Philadelphia, and are now opening at their NEW STORE, on KING STREET, next door to BENNETT and WATTS'S, A general and well selected Assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which they will sell at the most reduced prices for CASH. Nov. 5. d
For Sale, by  ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundice and Billious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundice and Billious disor- ders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the fore- part of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and billious people.
Also removing constipation of the bowels, ob- structions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheu- matic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collec- tion of sour, bilious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKEWISE, Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before. August 2. 22w6m
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named  BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unneces- sary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he ab- scinded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. John Muir, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the dis- covery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captains of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him. ROBERT JAMESSON. Nov. 15. d
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SMITH and BARTLEMAN Having dissolved on the 26th of August, by the death of Thomas Smith, all to whom they are in- debted are requested to present their accounts for settlement, and those indebted to them are also called upon to make speedy payment to Wm. Bartleman, Surviving partner of Smith and Bartleman. I shall continue the business at the warehouse lately occupied by Smith and Bartle- man, and have now on hand a very general and well chosen assortment of
GROCERIES, &c. which will be sold on very advantageous terms. Wm. BARTLEMAN. I wish to dispose of a lease for several years, of three lots on the County Wharf, on which there are some improvements. Nov. 29. W. B. c 6 1/2
JOHN G. LADD Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf, 3000 bushels coarse Salt, 15 hhd's 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 hhd's. and 80 bks. Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 3 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
WILLIAM HODGSON OFFERS FOR SALE, A consignment of well bought superfine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimeres, 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, Halfhicks, Kerseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Pantaloon. A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogsheads 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 pos- session given. d
ELEGANT EDITION OF The HOLY BIBLE.
PROPOSALS For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes) THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING The Old and New Testaments.
CONDITIONS. It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type. The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, handsomely bound and lettered. To those who subscribe for several copies, a dis- count will be made, proportioned to the num- ber subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book printed on a large type, and, at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encourage- ment necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened; in this way, small por- tions of time would be profitably employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant. The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. and J. Gray, King Street, where a spe- cimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
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. d
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. d6t eo
Tums Craven, Has just received and is now opening at his store in King-Street a few doors above Messrs. Bennett and Watts's, a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cash- meres, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and half- thick, striped and rose blankets, frozes, flannels, toiling and fawn-downs, Russia sheeting, ravens duck, dowlas, creas and ticklenburgs, brown and white platillas, Irish linen, long lawn and fine cotton shirting, an elegant assortment of cambric muslins, white and coloured fine India mull mull and prigg do. fashionable chintz and calicoes, tur- niture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves, French and English silk pick nick, & lace do. 6 4 fatin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls, white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads, laces, bobbin, &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash. Nov. 21.
THE subscriber has received from Europe and for sale a large assortment of Fresh Kitchen Garden Seeds, Grass seeds, &c. Fine double Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Anemones, Ranunculus, Crocus, &c. THEOPHILUS HOLT. Nursery Garden, near the Bridge, Eastern Branch. N. B. An assortment of Garden seeds will be kept for sale at Richard Eno's, George Town. City of Washington, Nov. 15. 2aw3w
Just received and for sale at R. and J. Gray's bookstore, King Street, The Letters of the British Spy, price 50 cents. An Essay on the Liberty of the Press, by Geo. Hay, price 50 cents. A Sermon, delivered by the Rev. Mr. Yancy, on temporal and future Happiness, price 25 cents. Also, a Speech by the celebrated Mr. Curran. price 25 cents. William Lownes. Nov. 14. 2aw3t
EDUCATION. I shall open a NIGHT SCHOOL on Mon- day evening next, at my house next door to the Indian Queen on King Street; where pupils com- mitted to my care will be diligently instructed in Reading, Writing & Arithmetic. Those persons who are disposed to favour me with their patronage on the present occasion, will please to call as soon as possible, that I may have it in my power to make arrangements proper for the order of the school and improvement of the scholars. John Mason. N. B. MARIAN MASON continues to teach Reading, Writing and Needle work, and would BOARD three or four girls on moderate terms. Nov. 5. eo
The Subscribers BEING anxious to decline the Mercantile Bu- siness, will dispose of their Stock on Hand, upon advantageous terms, to any person wishing to purchase, who will secure the payments in a satisfactory manner. Thos. L. Washington & Co. N. B. All those indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate payment, as it is their wish to close the business of the concern with as little delay as possible. Oct. 5. eo
To Let, THE frame Warehouse on King Street, two doors above Pitt Street, now occupied by Am- brose Vassie. Possession will be given on the 27th of this month—apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to Col. Denis Ramsey. R. I. TAYLOR. August 15. eo
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named  MOSES:
he is a tall boney 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 looking 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
Wanted to Hire by the Year, OR PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN From 25 to 40 years of age. Apply to the Printer. November 22. co6t
ISAAC TILL. COPPERSMITH, PLUMBER, PLATE, and SHEET IRON WORKER, TENDERS his thanks to his for- mer customers, who are informed that he has re- sumed business at his shop in King Street, where all orders, for any article in his profession, will be faithfully and speedily executed. Nov. 25. eo2w
Flaxseed Hogsheads. THE subscriber has for sale, at his cooper's shop, near Col. Hooe's Wharf, a few flaxseed hogsheads, and flax barrels. CHARLES JAMIESON. N. B. Two or three Journeyman coop- ers wanted. November 16. eo
I have just received, A SUPPLY OF FRESH TEAS, And MUSCATEL RAISINS, New Jersey Cheese of a superior quality, patent, mould and drop Shot, best FF English Gunpow- der, Fig Plate and excellent Segars. On Hand—A general Assortment of Spiritous Liquors, Wines and Groceries, warrant- ed genuine. William Ramsay. Nov. 25. 1m eo
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.
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
Just Received, And for sale at the subscriber's store, Union Street, 50 barrels large Rhode Island Greening APPLES, Cranberries and 1000 lbs. excellent Cheese, A. WILLIS.
THOMAS SIMMS Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has returned to his old stand on Prince Street, where he has for sale, as usual, a general Assortment of Groceries. He has just received some Rhode Island Greening APPLES, which he will dispose of by the barrel or bushel.
For Sale, 2,500 bushels Turks Island Salt, 500 bushels Boston Potatoes, Plaister Paris, Mould Candles. ALSO, One pipe L. P. Madeira Wine, Claret in hhd's. and cases. Wm. I. Hall. Merchants' Wharf, Nov. 28. d7t
Ten Dollars Reward. Missing—supposed to be stolen, a large SILVER WATCH, double gilt, capped and jewelled, makers name M. Tobias, & Co. Bell Dock, London, No. 2554—second hand, with a stop; I. M. K. engraved on the pendant; the hour, second, and minute hand of gold. The above reward will be given for the recovery of the watch, and Ten Dollars more on the convic- tion of the thief. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 28. d
NOTICE. ALL Persons are cautioned against shooting, or trespassing in any manner on the Lands of Mrs. Rozier.—In future, such as are detected in doing it, will be Prosecuted, without respect to persons. THOS. L. WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. eo3t
FOR SALE, At the subscriber's STORE, on King near Wash- ington Street, A few Thousand Dollars worth OF ASSORTED DRY GOODS, Suitable for the present Season. They will be sold either wholesale or retail re- markable cheap. RICHARD LEWIS. Nov. 22. d
For Sale or Rent. A convenient two story brick house, com- pletely finished, situated on Water street, be- tween King and Prince Streets—immediate pos- session will be given. Apply to JOSEPH RIDDLE. Nov. 30. dit
Printing in all its variety executed at this office with neat- ness and dispatch. PRINTED DAILY BY S. S. SNOWDEN.