Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-14 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, 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 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, Duffsils, Plains and Kersies, Negro Cottons, Serges, Eflicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russels, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mullins and Muslin Hand'ks, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plaid Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. March 11.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, 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 the Gin in casks, Wine in pipes, Molasses in tierces, Sugar in hds. White and Coffee in bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Cashmeres, Kersies, Coatings, Halfsticks, 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. March 12.
SALE POSTPONED.
THE Sale of the LAND conveyed to me, as Trustee for Colin Auld, by John D. Orr, hitherto advertised to take place at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on the first of March next, is postponed by consent of the parties interested, until Tuesday the 15th of that month, when the property will be exposed to Sale at the said Coffee-House for ready money in terms of the Deed of Trust. EDMUND J. LEE. Feb. 28.
Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred for smaller quantity. Jan. 19.
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, J. QUANDRILL, Master; Intended as a regular PACKET; will sail in the course of a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Lawrafsan and Smoot's wharf, or to PHILIP CARE, Union Street.
Who has for Sale, A quantity of coarse and fine SALT and Pennsylvania BAR IRON. March 11. d
LETTERS
ON THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton.
Subscribers are respectfully informed that the first volume of the above work is now ready for delivery. SAM. BISHOP. March 11. d
THE co-partnership existing between the subscribers, under the firm of Riddle & Brashears, is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved. The customers are respectfully informed that Joshua Riddle is duly authorised to collect all debts due said concern; and such as have claims will please to apply to him for payment. JOSHUA RIDDLE, TRUEMAN BRASHEARS. March 11. d3t1aw3w
The subscriber begs leave to inform the public, and the customers of the above concern, that he continues to do business on his own account in the house lately occupied by Riddle and Brashears; that his assortment is general, and he will be very thankful for a continuation of favors. JOSHUA RIDDLE. March 11. d3t1aw3w
R. & J. GRAY
Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King Street, (Price 25 cents,) AN ADDRESS
To the Government of the United States, ON THE Cession of Louisiana, To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards: Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State. March 10. d
Notice
Is hereby given, that an Election for Fifteen DIRECTORS for the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, will be held at the Exchange Coffee House on Wednesday the 16th day of March next.
Thomas Newton, Wm. Pennock, R. E. Lee, Moses Myers, R. Blow, Theo. Armstead, Jno. Granberry. Norfolk, February 18, F25 d15t
Just Received, 250 sacks ground Allum Salt, in bags of four bushels each, for sale by WM. HODGSON. Feb. 26. d Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
Public Vendue.
WILL POSITIVELY BE SOLD, On TUESDAY, the 15th inst. At Philip G. Marsteller's Vendue Store, on a Credit of 60 and 90 days, for negotiable Notes, with approved endorsers, the following
GOODS, viz.
500 pieces long white Nankeens, first quality, in lots, 500 do. short yellow Nankeens, 1st quality, in lots, 250 lb. red Turkey Cotton, 1st and 2d quality, 25 cattles of Sewing Silks, 1st quality, 20 pieces Bandanna Handkerchiefs, 4 do. Silk Velvet of different colours, 7 do. superfine Cloth, do, 9 do. Cashmeres, do, 1 do. Welsh Flannels, 2 boxes mens' and boys' Castor Hats, 1 case of Sheetings, in lots, 1 cask of Sewing Twine, 1 bale of Bottle Corks, 10 boxes hollow Glass, consisting of Decanters, quart and pint Tumblers, Wine Glasses, &c. 5 boxes of Beads, handsomely assorted, 2 cases Pearl Necklaces, An elegant assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, An elegant assortment of Jewelry, consisting of Earbobs, Necklaces, Lockets, Breast Pins, Watch Chains, &c. &c. 60 dozen Claret, in boxes, 1st quality, N. B. Bank Discount allowed for Cash. P. G. MARSTELLER, Auctioneer. March 9.
Public Vendue.
On Thursday the 17th inst. at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the House of Mr. Davies, Royal Street, between King and Cameron Streets,
A variety of elegant
Household & Kitchen Furniture, CONSISTING OF Mahogany Side Boards, Dining, Card, and Tea Tables, Mahogany and Windfor Chairs, Looking Glasses, Beds, and Bedsteads, Carpets, &c. &c. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue Master. March 9.
Doctor HALL,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the public, that he will practice Medicine in this town and its immediate vicinity; and that he is now opening an extensive Assortment of Medicine, &c. which he will dispose of either by wholesale or retail, upon as good terms as they are to be had in this place.
N. B. Medicine Chests (with general directions free) put up on a short notice. March 9. d
A. WILLIS
Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Cramberries and Shelbark Nuts, which he offers for sale at his store on Prince Street. March 9. d
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES. Feb. 18. d
Just received, and for Sale, By Robert and John Gray, [Price 25 Cents] Negro Slavery Unjustifiable. A SERMON. By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York. Feb. 5. d
Notice.
Came to the subscriber's place within two miles of Alexandria, on the road to Harthorne's mill, the 22d of February, a stray red and white COW with a CALF, (the cow supposed to be about 4 years old, and the calf 6 weeks) the cow is marked with a swallow fork in the right ear, and an overkel in the left. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take them away. MICHAEL FIELDING. March 11. 3t
Valuable LANDS for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, by the Executors of the late Gen. George Washington, the following
TRACTS OF LAND,
at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz. On the first Monday in April, on the premises, 600 acres lying in Charles county, in the state of Maryland, near a place called the Fish Trap, about 16 miles above Port Tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April, on the premises, 519 acres in Montgomery county, in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick Town, not far from Kittorton.
On the 15th day of April, at Charlestown, 453 acres in Jefferson county, Virginia, about two miles west of Charlestown. Also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county, on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th day of April, on the premises, 1600 acres in Jefferson county, on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April, on the premises, 183 acres in Jefferson county in Wormley line.
On the 20th day of April, on the premises, 571 acres in Frederick county, 1 1/2 miles south of Battle Town.
On the 22d day of April, at Paris, 2481 acres on Ashby's Bent, and 885 acres on Chattin's run, in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of sale. The EXECUTORS. March 12. d
Just Received, A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS, For sale by T. SIMMS. March 12. d
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality, Cramberries, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, by the box, Best Rhode-Island Potatoes, Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of GROCERIES and NUTS. March 12. d
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully 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, GEO. TRIPLETT, Ex'ors. March 1. d
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
February 18, 1803.
BANKRUPT LAW.
(Continued.)
Mr. S. Smith. The discussion of this day ought to convince gentlemen that those were in the right who prayed them not to go into it, as it has effectually destroyed the doing any business for this day.
As already observed, the law is an experiment intended to be tried for five years. Gentlemen are now for cutting off two years. Is this giving the experiment a fair trial?
I understand this to be the distinction between the bankrupt law and the insolvent law. The insolvent law is made to relieve the debtor from thralldom, and for his benefit alone. The bankrupt law is made for the benefit of the creditor against fraudulent debtors.
What were the effect of the insolvent laws on the creditor? Merchants of large dealings in the habit of giving their name, and receiving that of a friend to endorse their paper obtained discounts on what were termed accommodation notes;
A petition came forward from the man thus insolvent, who in Maryland is released from his debts, without either a lien on his person or property. In Massachusetts, we are informed the person, but not the property is released.
Now what are the effects in similar circumstances under the bankrupt law? Merchants know generally very well when a man is on the totter; and when especially they hear that a man in trade is about to secure his securities, they bring him immediately under the provisions of the bankrupt law; and thereby secure the farmer, as well as themselves
In Philadelphia, not long since, a merchant failed for a great sum—the necessary oaths were taken, and he was likely to get off with two or three hundred thousand dollars, which was however ultimately secured to his creditors under the bankrupt law. In Maryland a merchant in great trade failed for a very large sum. It is true the fee of jealousy was for some time fixed upon him.
or are secured to his friends before he is declared an insolvent.
But it is said the bankrupt law has defects. This is a reason for postponing it until the next session, when the aid of gentlemen, who perceive its defects, can be obtained to remove them.
It is asked, if the community has been benefitted by this act. I will answer that the commercial part of the community has been benefitted; and this is proved by our not having received a single petition of its repeal from any quarter.
Mr. Smith repeated his conviction that the law was made for the benefit of the creditor, and not the debtor. It was true that the debtor might feel obliged by the liberation of his person and property; but the creditor, if he had any feeling of justice, would also be satisfied with this effect.
But it seems our law is different from the English law. Gentlemen say our law differs from that, inasmuch as under the English system, on a second bankruptcy, the person of the bankrupt only is liberated unless he divide fifteen shillings in the pound;—and they affirm this is not the case under our law.
[Here general Smith quoted the 57th section.]
Now this is verbatim and liberatim the same with the British law. I can, said general Smith, give no stronger argument for the postponement.
Mr. Newton, jun. I rise with an intention to perform a duty assigned to me. I shall at all times obey with promptitude and pleasure the call of those whom I have the honor to represent, and my strenuous efforts shall never be wanting to promote their happiness and prosperity.
It is well-known to the house that the Bankrupt Law, the subject now before us, has been submitted to our consideration by a petition from the respectable towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth, (Virginia) complaining of its partial operation and injurious tendency.
The mischief it produces is extensive; it is not susceptible of amendments; the only antidote to the poison is a repeal. This opinion is the result of mature consideration.
Having premised thus much I trust the house will at this late hour excuse me for trespassing on its patience. I have no inclination to go into a tedious discussion of the goodness or badness of the Bankrupt Law, on a question of postponement.
From the course which the debate has already taken I am compelled not only to answer the arguments urged by gentlemen in favor of a postponement, but also to offer some arguments to justify a repeal of that Law. It has been urged by the gentleman from Maryland (Gen. Smith) that it is improper for us to attempt a repeal of that Law until the mercantile cities and towns shall have given intimation to us that a repeal is wished for. He
has also said that time has not been given for the expression of an opinion.
That gentleman I am apprehensive has forgot, that about the 13th of January I presented a petition complaining in strong and forcible language of the partiality of that law, and also, that on the same day a gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum) moved a resolution which passed the house directing the select committee to whom the petition was referred to enquire into the expediency of repealing that law.
Permit me, Sir, to ask that gentleman whether notoriety of an intended repeal of that law, had not been given, and whether sufficient time had not been afforded, to obtain before the present day an expression of the public sentiment from the most distant parts of the union, from New Hampshire to Georgia, and from the shores of the Atlantic to those of the Mississippi.
If this law had fastened itself on their affections and was peculiarly endowed with properties and energies successfully to guard against and protect the merchant from the misfortunes and calamities to which that profession is liable, would not the merchants, when they beheld the legislative, nerved with power and uplifted to strike the fatal blow, supplicate you to stay the meditated stroke, and to spare "this stupendous fabric of human wisdom."
That class of citizens have a quick sense of injuries, penetration to discern and steadiness to pursue their true and solid interest. When the legislature expressed an intention of conditionally repealing our laws, laying discriminating duties, &c. &c. remonstrance on remonstrance was presented to the house against that measure.
A further reason in favor of a postponement urged by gentlemen is not more solid. It is that the representation in the next Congress will be the fullest of any we have had and of consequence better qualified to decide on this subject—this is an argument more specious than just—let me ask gentlemen why they were so rash as to form a Bankrupt System? Why did they not look forward with the same confidence to the wisdom of the eighth Congress, and leave to that body the consideration of the question, whether it would not be enlightened policy to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States?
I remain confident that the house will on this occasion, as it did on a former, decide against a postponement, and in favor of going into committee of the whole house on the report of the select committee.
I have endeavored to answer with clearness and precision the reasons urged for a postponement, whether successful or not the house must determine. I am now compelled to perform an arduous and a difficult task, which will be to show that the operation of the bankrupt law, in defiance of any amendments we can frame, will continue to be partial and immoral, and that it is a system which can never enjoy the affections of the citizens of the United States.
The partiality complained of can, in my apprehension, have no other meaning than this, viz. that the provisions of that law are not to extend to every class and description of citizens. This partiality cannot be remedied. This, Sir, is not a mere assertion, nor is it a visionary speculation. This assertion is the result of
an attentive and dispassionate examination of the constitution of the United States. The constitution gives to congress power to make "uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the U. States." The word bankruptcies was borrowed from the British statutes, and as a legal phrase, its meaning is precise and definite. It is well understood and defined by the English jurists. The term bankrupt means a trader, one who obtains his livelihood by buying and selling articles of merchandise, or depends for that livelihood to a certain degree, by buying and selling articles of merchandise.
I am conscious that I am addressing myself to an enlightened assembly—to its better judgment I will submit, with all that deference and respect, which worth, talents and virtue can inspire. If I am wrong, I solicit them to correct my errors. I likewise behold here professional gentlemen, if I have deviated from legal ground, to point out the path by which I shall regain it, and I will retrace my steps.
The silence of gentlemen emboldens me to say, that the ground I have taken is firm and solid. Should gentlemen tell me, that the British bankrupt system is extended to a description of persons other than traders or merchants, I will grant it. What will be gained by this concession? Nothing, that I apprehend. It is to be remembered, that the parliament of Great Britain is omnipotent, according to the learned Blackstone. Its power to legislate is co-extensive with all and every description of actions which are susceptible of legislative controul, on which the legislative will can be brought to act.
All our acts not authorised and warranted by that instrument are not binding.
This doctrine is so universally known and understood that I am relieved from the necessity of giving instances. The power given to congress to make uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States, is a limited power, as I have fully shown in the former part of my argument.
Congress can by an constitutional law place the farmer, planter, or mechanic, on the same footing with the trader or merchant. The bankrupt law, according to the terms of the petition, is of consequence partial; and I will add, impolitic and immoral.
I am not disposed, Sir, to depreciate the laws and institutions of other nations, nor to detract from their merits, if in their jurisprudence any thing valuable is discoverable, and by the adoption of which advantage is to be gained—I shall be always ready to render my homage to truth, and to profit by the lessons of experience, knowledge and wisdom are not the precious and invaluable gifts of heaven, to any favorite clime, or to any chosen people; they are not confined within certain geographical limits, ideal boundaries, they possess the attribute of ubiquity, there is no portion of the globe, in which monuments of them are not preserved, and happy for mankind, they are the splendid & solid acquisitions of study and reflection.
The European and American think differently on political subjects—to ascertain this, I pray gentlemen to take in

one hand the political institutions of Europe, and in the other those of the States and United States of America, and dispassionately compare them with each other. If I mistake not, the statute and features (if I may be allowed the expression) of the human mind, will be found as there delineated and depicted to preserve no striking likeness. Our constitutions and laws are laid on the solid foundations, of equality of rights and equality of condition. Laws which make and countenance distinctions between citizen and citizen, are hostile to the nature and well being of our governments. If we are desirous of perpetuating the existence, and I trust we all are, of the constitution of the United States, and those of the respective states; our laws emanating from these different sources should act in unison and concert, or as nearly so as the nature of things will admit; uniformity will give to them strength, and erected as they would be, on the stable foundation of equal and immutable justice, they would for ever possess the affections of the people. Should a contrary course be pursued, our political institutions, the admiration of the world, the first-born of wisdom, would receive a shock that would make us all tremble for their preservation. Prior to the formation of the present constitution, the state governments had within their respective jurisdictions the regulation of all matters relative to property, contracts, &c. in a word, all civil and criminal jurisdiction. All transactions even to this day, between citizen and citizen, except in certain specified cases, are under the immediate control of the state laws. It has ever been the policy of most of the states, and with confidence I speak of the state of Virginia, not to impair the obligation of contracts, nor to absolve a man from his debts. The only releasement from a debt or contract is to pay the one and perform the other. To protect the debtor from the oppression of the creditor, to which, in some countries, the creditor can at will subject the debtor; insolvent laws are in force, by the provisions of which the debtor can liberate his body from imprisonment, by assigning over his estate, both real and personal, for the benefit of the creditor. A debtor who has taken the benefit of the insolvent law cannot be imprisoned again by the creditor for the same debt, though the property given by him is insufficient to pay the debt of the creditor. The subsequent acquisitions of the debtor are made liable to pay the balance. The laws are uniform, consistent and just, they bear with equal authority upon all and every description of citizens high and low, rich and poor. This evident impartiality has endeared the state laws to their affections. One common standard of justice is established; the result is obedience, without murmur to the laws, and a perfect acquiescence in their commands.  (Mr. Newton's Speech to be continued.)
BOSTON, March 3.
From Cape Francis, February 9. As all the bad news which goes from this island is generally very much exaggerated, I embrace with pleasure an opportunity direct for Boston, to give you an account of the affair which happened a few days past on the mountains, directly back of the cape. About the 5th instant it was reported in town that the brigands were collecting on those mountains, and intended to descend them to attack and enter the Cape, the report was looked upon as absurd (feeling ourselves very strong) consequently not attended to. The 5th inst. at about three in the morning, we were awaked by the fire of the musketry, and soon discovered that the brigands had attacked the habitation Meheye, where there was a small post, and two other places equally near to the town. Meheye and Desobrie were soon set fire to; but no more mischief was done, except the loss of one officer and three or four men on our side; the brigands then fled and have not been seen in the mountains since. The next morning, about the same time, our troops of the line only made a sortie into the plain with the dragoons of the Cape, met the main body of the brigands, commanded by Clerveaux and Christophe, gave them battle and completely routed them. Upwards of 200 blacks were found dead upon the field; we had 15 or 20 wounded and very few killed. A captain of horse in the general's garde d'honneur, wounded Clerveaux in a single combat, and would have taken him but for a musket ball which struck him in the group
and threw him from his horse. General Rochambeau left here about ten days ago, with about 2000 fresh troops, which will doubtless stop the progress which the brigands are making in the south. We are in daily expectation of very large reinforcements that have sailed from different parts of France. General Rochambeau is indefatigable in his exertions, very brave, and his name only is terrible to the blacks. While he was here with less force than we now have, we saw nothing of the enemy. Since our arrival the American commerce has been put upon the same footing as the French, except only higher impost duty; and we have been repaid the money we were forced to lend.
NEW YORK, March 10.
Arrived, brigs Minerva, Ray, Port-Royal, Martinique; Regulator, Taber, Charleston; fchs. Polly, Robertson, Nantucket; Volunteer, Bell, Curracoa; Ruby, Johnson, North Carolina; Nancy, Frost, Havana. Sch. Enterprize, Pinkham, Wilmington, N. C. The fch. Echo, Peck, arrived at Charleston, from this port; in a severe gale of wind, two of the seamen were washed overboard and lost.
Arrived since our last,
Brig Minerva, Ray, from Port Royal, Martinique. Left there, fch. John, Cole, of and for Marblehead, to sail in 10 days; brig Patty, Appleton, just arrived from Boston; brig Jolly Bacchus, King, of Providence, to sail shortly for T's Island. Touched at St. Pierre's; left there sloop Polly, Bucket, of and for N. York, to sail in a few days; the brig Jane, of Newburyport, and several others, names not recollected. Pork 18 dols. beef 14, flour 8 3/4, but prohibited, mackerel 5 dols. salmon 6, herrings from 3 to 4 dols. per quintal. In lat. 38, long. 71, spoke ship Hamden and Sidney, out 2 days, from Philadelphia, bound to Barcelona.
PHILADELPHIA, March 10.
Arrived, Portuguese ship Motta, Oporto; ship Oiris, Liverpool brig Assistance, Sweetzer, Charleston; Hiram, Edmondson, Jamaica, via Charleston; Schooner Mars, McCulloch, N. Carolina; Favorite, Cotterill, New-York. Cleared, Schooner Two Friends, Crowel, Boston. Captain Cottle, politely handed us a list of American vessels, left at Liverpool on the 12th January; but a latter one having been published, supercedes its appearance—Nevertheless we gratefully acknowledge his attention. Ship Canton, of and for this port, was at Buenos Ayres on the 4th December, expected to sail in all that month. The ship Three Sisters, Aurora & Sally of this port, were at Montevideo taking in cargos, the latter for Falmouth and a market. Sch. Fancy, Wilson, from hence to N. Providence, was cast away on the 19th Jan. upon Eleutharia, vessel lost—half cargo saved by the wreckers. In the same gale 13 other vessels were cast away. Ship Farmer, George, of this port, has arrived at N. Orleans from Jamaica. Ship Dispatch, Benner, from hence has arrived at Madras, and proceeded for Sumatra. Sch. Enterprize, Ray, from hence, has arrived in the Mississippi. Sch. Sally, from Wilmington, arrived at Boston, fell in with (Feb. 23, lat. 36, 50, long. 75) the brig Sarah, of Philadelphia, dismasted and full of water; no person on board.
March 11.
Yesterday arrived the French brig La Cerf, with Dispatches from Havanna, for the French and Spanish Ministers. Capt. Oakford, who arrived yesterday from Rouen in France, brings dispatches to our executive from our Minister in France, who we are told, is heartily sick of his situation and wishes to return.
Arrived, French National brig, Le Cerf, Drouault. Brig Susannah, Oakford, Rouen; Sch. Lydia, Rhodes, Washington; Sloop Eagle, Brunam, R. Island. Cleared, Brig Clarissa, Brewton, Liverpool; Maria, Jervis, Point Petre; Sch. Dolphin, Bioren, C. Francois. Brig Lovely Lucy, Breevor, and brig Lewis, Wicks, from hence, have arrived at P. Republican. Arrived brig Susannah, Oakford. Capt. O. left at Havre on the 24th January this, Rouen, M. Leven, and Louisa, Wilson, of Philadelphia. Capt. O. informs that a large force was destined for St. Do-
mingo to sail from Havre, on the 25th of January, and that the French troops were to embark at the Helvoetsluys for Louisiana, on the 23d of January.
BALTIMORE, March 10.
Arrived, ship Louisa, Douglass, 67 days from Amsterdam. Feb. 27, lat. 34, long. 72 1/2, spoke fch'r. Adventure, Butteusworth, from Halifax, (N. C.) passed two brigs in the bay, one from Wilmington, (N. C.) the other from Kingstow, (Jam.) The ship Susannah, Forrester, cleared at Charleston 28th February for this port, is in the bay.
March 11.
Arrived, brig Mary, Easton, 13 days from Wilmington (N. C.) Also, the English brig Friends, Metcalfe, 31 days from Kingston (Jam.) Feb. 17, spoke off the N. E. point of Heneaga, the ship Two Friends, Williams, of New London, from Nassau to Turks Island. The brig Fame, Murphy, of this port, has arrived at Kingston (Jam.) Brig Venetia captain M'Neil, to sail 30th of Jan. for New Orleans. The brig Henry, Davis, of this port, had arrived at Jamaica from Aux Cays. The brig Franklin was to sail from Jamaica in 14 days.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, MARCH 14.
ECONOMY AND DRY DOCKS! A saving (not of one Guinea, but) of one Vessel in three!!! ***** Co's Patent Navy Medicines, Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which a Navy is subject, and are in high estimation in the capitol and other places in the U. States, and are offered much cheaper than the materials of which they could be compounded,
FOR Worms, Leaks, Barnacles, Rottenness, Crankness, Foulness, Craziness, Hogged vessels, &c. Strains, &c. WORM DESTROYING DRY DOCKS.
Which cure vessels of every size, age, and condition, of various dangerous complaints arising from worms, &c. &c.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others which have been offered to the world, having originated (like Minerva solely in the brain of its author. A particular excellence of that remedy is, its being suited to every age, size, and frame; and is so peculiar in its operation, that it will produce the same effect on the delicate frame of a cock boat, and on the hardy sides of live oak frigate; and will, without the hazard of binding or loosening, free the vessel of every thing offensive or injurious, by promoting a gradual transudation of the pitch, tar, turpentine and other extraneous matters, which may have been imbibed by the fame.
* * * To be had of the Inventor, at Washington, and no where else—so please apply there only. [Salem Gaz.]
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability, dated MALAGA, Dec. 1802.
"In consequence of dispatches from Government to Commodore Morris, and which Captain M——opened, he fails to-morrow for the United States. The Chesapeake is to follow, and Commodore Morris is to shift his flag on board of the New-York or John Adams, and continues on the station. The Swedes had made a peace with Tripoli, by paying 150,000 dollars. It is also said, there are several cruizers fitting out at Tripoli, which will be at sea this winter. Tunis has demanded from the United States a frigate of 36 guns; and it is expected that Morocco will declare war against the United States before next spring; and if so, we shall have our hands full and to use the expression of Consul O'Brien, "IT LOOKS RATHER SQUALLY HERE."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability, dated Rouen, 3d January, 1802. "I shall say nothing upon public affairs as it is now three months since I left Paris & all I have since heard worth men-
tioning to you is, that the Senate have passed a decree giving Bonaparte the title of The Emperor of the Gauls. I offer no comments."
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this city, dated South-West Point. Feb. 22.
"We were informed last evening by a gentleman of undoubted authority, that the port of New-Orleans is again OPEN to the Americans." (Balt. Pap.)
LOTTERY, No. 1.
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.) 26th Day's Drawing. No. 11508—25,000 dollars. 32694, 200 dols. 2824, 10778, 17411, 100 dols. 3781, 15868, 30717, 50 dols. 8084, 10342, 13587, 21833, 20340, 20761, 29078, 29475, 30524, 20 dols. 163 of 10 dols. Total loss 13540.
The SHIP Governor Strong, will sail in 15 days for Falmouth; for passage only (having excellent accommodations) apply to A. HENDERSON & Co. The Governor Strong is intended to be an early Fall Ship from Liverpool. March 8. cost
Notice.
THE sale of Dr. Orr's land will not take place, as advertised. March 12.
WM. D. ROSS
Has just received and offers for sale, one door below Hamilton and Green's, and opposite Ricketts, Newton & Co. Ten hds. first and second quality SUGAR, 20 bls. first and second quality do. A few hogheads West India RUM, And a general assortment of GROCERIES, which will be sold low, for cash or a short credit. March 14. 2aw2w
Assessors' Notice.
WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of Alexandria has appointed us Assessors for the present year, and as the REVENUE LAW (under the penalty of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS) requires all masters and mistresses of families, to give into the Assessors, lists of all male titheables belonging to, or residing in their respective families, and also, every owner of taxable property to give in a list of such property within five days, after demand made thereof, by any Assessor—The Assessors, therefore, aware of the difficulty of obtaining such lists on personal application, at the houses of such owners of property, they being frequently from home or busily engaged, and many errors being unavoidable for the want of such information, on account of the frequent transfer of property, and those errors generally not discovered until the Collector calls for payment of taxes, after the time for appeal has elapsed, when no redress can be had.
They, therefore, request all the citizens at their leisure, within five days hereafter, may make out such lists and send them to the office of A. Faw, after which they will proceed on the premises, to examine the property and ascertain the valuation without any further trouble or interruption to the citizens.
The Taxable Property to be
contained in said lists, is as follows, viz. All Houses and Lots, and all unimproved Lots, designating the street or streets on which they are situated, and by whom occupied; all four wheeled carriages, all chairs, sulkeys, or two wheeled riding carriages, all drays, carts and wagons, horses, cows, and dogs; all tavern licenses, and all male persons, above the age of sixteen years, comprehending clerks, journeymen, apprentices, assistants, servants and slaves.
For the information of those
unacquainted with the law, the following clause thereof is published—"And if any person whatever shall willfully omit, or misrepresent in the list given in, any titheable or other taxable property, or shall in any manner conceal the same from the knowledge of the Assessors, the person or persons so offending, shall forfeit and pay double the amount of the tax imposed on such titheable or taxable property."
A. FAW, GEO. M'MUNN.
Note.—Those gentlemen who
act as agents, or have the management of taxable property for non-residents, will please note them, in making out lists of their own property. March 14. doc
JOHN M'KINNEY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms, 20 tons well assorted Bar Irons, Sugar in hds. and bls. French Brandy in pipes, Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c.

We have received by the sloop Mary, from Portsmouth, 10 tons Bar Iron , A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck, A few bds. of excellent Mackerell, A few hds. N. E. Rum, And a few bales low priced Muslins, which will be sold cheap. RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 23.
CLOVER SEED , Warranted of the last crop. Just received and for Sale by the Subscribers. A few tierces of fresh CLOVER SEED RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 28.
Spangled Shoes.  S. CLARK has this day opened an elegant assortment of Ladies Spangled, Kid and Morocco Shoes. March 1. William Hartshorne Has just received and for sale, One thousand bushels Limington Salt, five pipes old Lisbon Wine, a few barrels Crab Cyder. March 3.
JOHN G. LADD HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the sloop Cornelia, and offers for sale, 100 pieces Russia Sheetings, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 52 bolts Russia Canvass, 2 bales fine Oznaburgs, 2 do. brown Rolls, 1 do. white do. 1 box Platillas, 1 do. narrow Linens, 5 ton Russia clean Hemp, 2 do. Cordage assorted, 50 boxes Castile Soap, 100 do. brown Soap, 50 do. Spermaceti Candles, 10 casks Spermaceti Whale Oil, 20 do. Tanners' brown do. 6 bales of Glue, 25 Feather Beds with Bolsters and Pillows, 10 chests Hyson Tea, 11 hds. Molasses, 100 casks fresh Lime, 2 bds. and 3 boxes Ladies' fine fancy coloured Shoes, very cheap. March 10.
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription, MODERN GEOGRAPHY. A DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPIRES, KINGDOMS, STATES, AND COLONIES, WITH THE OCEANS, SEAS, AND ISLES, IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD; Including the most recent discoveries and political alterations, digested on a new plan. BY JOHN PINKERTON. THE ASTRONOMICAL INTRODUCTION BY THE REV. S. VINCE, A. M. F. R. S. And plumian professor of astronomy, and experimental philosophy, in the University of Cambridge. WITH NUMEROUS MAPS, Drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements, of Arrowsmith, and engraved by the best artists. CONDITIONS. The work will be comprised in two octavo volumes, of about 800 pages each, and a quarto Atlas, containing all the Maps. It will be printed on a fine paper and new type. The price to subscribers will be nine dollars, neatly bound and lettered. Each volume will be delivered as soon as finished, and no money required until the delivery. It will be put to press as soon as four hundred subscribers are obtained. Those gentlemen who may be desirous of promoting the circulation of this important work, may have one copy gratis, by procuring and accounting for the subscription of six. In order to produce an immediate encouragement to the undertaking, the sum at which subscribers will receive their books is considerably under that which will be charged to non subscribers. Subscribers received by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King-Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen. Alex. Feb. 28.
To Rent, Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Jan. 18.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents,) PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Jan. 19. A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memors of Modern Philosophers," &c.
CONDITIONS. I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on fine Paper, and new Type. II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery. *** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work will be put to Press, and finished, without delay. Subscaption received by the Publishers. ADVERTISEMENT. On THURSDAY the twenty first day of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale on the premises, in the Town of Alexandria, the following parcels of
LAND, late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his will for the payment of his debts, to wit: One parcel of Land lying up on the east side of Union street & to the northward of Wilkes street, fronting seventy eight feet up on Union street, and extending about two hundred feet into the river, having an alley of twenty feet running the whole depth; upon it is erected a frame warehouse; the ground is subject to an annual rent of 9l. 17s. 6d. It will be sold altogether or divided to accommodate purchasers. One half of a brewery, with all the implements and utensils necessary for carrying on the business upon a large scale, and a parcel of ground appertaining to it, fronting about forty feet upon Water street. The whole of the brewery and ground is now under a demise, at a rent of six hundred dollars per annum. A piece of ground immediately joining on the brewery, and fronting about forty feet on Water street, and extending one hundred and fifty feet on a twenty feet alley. A piece of ground fronting on Wolfe and St. Asaph's streets. This will be laid off into convenient lots. A piece of ground lying upon the south side of King street, extending 82 feet to a twelve feet alley; in the front is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and upon the alley a two story frame warehouse. A piece of ground lying upon Union and Wolfe streets, extending with Wolfe sixty two feet and an half, with Union about 120 feet. Upon this there are erected a large distillery, warehouse and comprising room. The improvements were calculated for carrying on that business upon an extensive scale; there are three stills in it. Not having been occupied for some time past, the property is something out of repair. The ground is subject to an annual rent of 131l. 18s. 9d. There will be sold at the same time, a small tract of land contiguous to the town, containing 37 acres. This is subdivided, and will be sold in small parcels containing from 4 to 6 acres. The sale will be continued till the whole is sold. The terms of sale are one fourth of the purchase money in hand when deeds will be executed to the purchasers; one other fourth in six months after the sale; one other fourth in twelve months, and the remaining fourth in eighteen months, for securing these payments a deed of trust will be required upon the property conveyed from each purchaser for his part. THOS. A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH, Acting Executors of John Fitzgerald. March 7.
Ten Dollars Reward. STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, living in the lower end of Prince George's County, a very dark brown HORSE, full fifteen hands and a half high, was well nicked and bobbed, and draws in a carriage. Whoever will give me information, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and if stolen Forty Dollars for the Thief. DANIEL M'CARLTY. March 9.
To be Sold, A SEINE upwards of 100 fathom long and about 12 feet deep—new last year. Enquire of WILLIAM YEATES, Pump-Maker, near Keith's wharf. March 11.
For Sale, Ten thousand bushels SALT, Viz. Turk's Island, Cadiz, Ground Alum and Liverpool. Ground Alum Salt in sacks of four bushels each. A quantity of Cork Wood, Boston Beef in bds. Tongues and Sounds in kegs, Mould and dipp'd Candles by the box, Herrings by the bbl. Nova Scotia do. by the box, A few qrs. casks London particular Madeira Wine. Wm. I. HALL. Merchant's Wharf, March 9.
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co. Have just received, and offer for Sale, at their store on the corner of Prince and Water streets, A general assortment of ladies, gentlemen, misses, boys and childrens' SHOES, of almost every description; large coarse shoes and boots for fishermen. Also, Geneva in pipes, N. E. Rum in bds. Mackerel in do. No. 1 & 2 Beef and Pork, (Boston Inspection,) Mould and dipp'd Candles, A few doz. Sifters and Sugar boxes, N. E. Plank, Fresh Rhode Island Lime, James River manufactured Tobacco in kegs, James River Coal, suitable for Smith's work, Also, on board the sloop Hannah, at Harper's Wharf, A cargo of coarse SALT, suitable for the fishery. Any gentleman wishing to purchase, will find an allowance by taking it from on board. Cash given for Indian Corn. March 4.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT Two Story HOUSE, With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses, &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre. The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particular enquire of the Printer. Jan. 14.
Notice. Whereas Joseph Cary did by Deed of Trust, dated the 1st of August, 1800, convey to the subscribers, for the benefit of the creditors, all his property real and personal of every description, we thereby give notice, that by and with the advice and consent of the creditors, we have appointed Mr. John M'Iver, our agent and attorney in fact, who is fully authorised and empowered to collect and receive all debts due to the said Cary, either in his individual capacity or otherwise. JOHN FOSTER, G. DENEALE. In pursuance of said power I hereby call upon all persons who are indebted to Joseph Cary, either in his individual capacity or otherwise, to make immediate payment, and such as have claims against the said Cary, are requested to lodge the same with me. JOHN M'IVER, Agent and Attorney in Fact for the Trustees of Joseph Cary. March 4.
Tan Bark Wanted. THE subscribers want to purchase a large quantity of Tan Bark, for which they will give a generous price, if delivered in good order. EZRA KINSEY and Co. AND ISAAC SHREVE. FOR SALE, Spanish Hides, Tanners' Oil, and Hatters' Wool. EZRA KINSEY and Co. Feb. 5. Cash given for rags.
POSTPONEMENT. THE Sale of the Land in the county of Loudoun, belonging to the estate of George Carter, deceased, was unavoidably postponed, owing to the indisposition and consequent absence of one of the Executors. It will now certainly take place on Thursday the seventh of April next, at the town of Leesburg, and on the same terms formerly advertised. LANDON CARTER, jun.  THOMAS L. LEE, Executors. Jan. 24.
Notice. ALL persons having claims on the estate of the late Mrs. Martha Washington, are requested to exhibit their accounts properly proved; and those persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment. THOMAS PETER, Acting Executor. March 3.
Valuable Property and Casks TO BE DISPOSED OF FOR WET & DRY GOODS.
The moieties of two large tracts of LAND lying on Sandy river, in the county of Kenhawa, state of Virginia, the title papers of which are ready and immediate conveyance may be made. To this property are attached Two Thousand Dollars in Cash, to be disposed of in the same manner. These lands are represented to be valuable, and will be parted with at nearly the cost of warrants and original charges. Necessity compels this property to be offered for sale, that a dividend may take place with those interested, some of whom much want their proportion of the money therein vested. To view the plans, title papers, &c. call on Mr. Groverman. Feb. 24.
FOR SALE. A TRACT of Land on Acquia Creek in the County of Stafford state of Virginia, containing 105 acres—it adjoins Mr. Daniel C. Brent's Richland tract, is one mile from Potomac river, 12 1/2 from Fredericksburg, and 48 from the City of Washington. The land is level and the soil of a good quality, and is uncommonly well adapted to the growth of wheat and Indian corn, it has on it an overseer's house, a good barn, and some other small houses, a good apple orchard, a stone quarry on the bank of the creek, from which stone may be conveyed to market at less expense than from any other in that part of the country, eight or ten acres of valuable meadow Land, and several of the best fishing shores on that creek, one of which, and four acres of land are rented for 22 pounds per annum. On the opposite side of the creek are large banks of the richest shell marl, by which the whole of this land might, with little expense, be rendered very fertile it being nearly surrounded by the creek—the marl might be carried in boats to almost any part of it. The tract is supposed to have a sufficiency of timber on it, but should the purchaser with it, he may be supplied with any quantity of the proprietor's wood land on the opposite side of the creek, not exceeding 50 acres, at a moderate price. The facility of conveying produce to Alexandria and the City of Washington from this farm must render it an advantageous possession to many persons residing in either. For terms apply to PHINEAS JANNEY, Alexandria. March 3.
A great bargain in Land. Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Wednesday the 1st of June next,
A valuable tract of Land lying on the waters of the Occoquan River, about three miles from Mr. Ellicott's Mills; containing five hundred and twenty six acres, as by Deed of a General Warranty bearing date of the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Turner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapted to corn, wheat and tobacco, and is well timbered of the growth of oak, hickory, and poplar; and the improvements are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, flues, &c. &c. with several fine springs of water, together with a fine flourishing young orchard of peach and apple trees, and the situation considered remarkably healthy. Any person wishing to view the land, may be shown it by applying to Edward Washington Esquire, who now has it in possession, until Christmas next, when it will be delivered upon the purchase.
The advantage of cutting Cord Wood from this land is very great, there being a great abundance and navigation near at hand. The terms of sale will be for approved paper, payment at two, four and six months. WM. NEWTON,  J. MUNCASTER,  HEZ. SMOOT, Trustees. March 5. Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN