Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-07 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY , At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. 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, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfhicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburghs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Jan. 4.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY .
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels. Whiskey in barrels, Gin in casks and barrels, Port wine in casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds and bds. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tiers and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes. Queens Ware in crates, handsomely assorted,
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE— Superfine cloth and Kerfimeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburghs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muslin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Vendue Master.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of James Patton & James Dykes having expired—those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment and those having claims are desired to bring them forward for settlement.
JAMES PATTON, JAMES DYKES.
FOR SALE by the Subscriber at the Warehouse which the above concern occupied,
10 Hhds of ALLUM, of the first quality from 5 to 7 cwt. each.
Wanted to purchase for cash, a few thousand bushels of WHEAT, and ninety shares of Columbia bank stock.
JAMES PATTON.
Nov. 22. d
Will be landed, To-morrow at 10 o'clock, on Merchant's Wharf,
19 hhds. first quality SUGAR, and for Sale, by
WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 28. d
SHOT and TIN.
The subscribers have just received, per ship Swanwick, from Liverpool, A quantity of Shot, No. 1 to 10, and Thirty boxes Tin Plates of different kinds. Also, A consignment of excellent SHERRY WINE in quarter casks. They have on hand, Surinam Coffee in hhds. Nine puncheons St. Vincent Rum, St. Martin's sugars, A few boxes choice fresh Muscadel and bloom Raisins.
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Dec. 20. d61
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 15 Pipes Madeira Wine, 10 do. 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. New-England Rum, 2 do. Holland Gin, 3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine, 3 Kegs Anniseed Cordial, 14 Boxes dipt Candles, Sugar in hhds. and barrels, Coffee and Pepper in bags, Hysonkin and Souchong Tea, Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs, Men's coarse and fine Shoes, Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do. And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamcodies, Emeries, Guzzuals, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL.
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
POCKET-BOOKS.
COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cases, Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Asses skin Tablets
Just received,
A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES. A L S O, Filberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality. JOSEPH DYSON.
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and for sale, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old. ALSO, 500 lbs. of hackled Flax of a good quality, Fresh Muscadel and Bloom Raisins in boxes and jars, Cinnamon, fresh Lemons, Apples by the barrel or smaller quantity.
He has still on hand, A few boxes of Portugal ONIONS of an uncommon size.
He wishes to sell
His property opposite George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase may have it on moderate terms. Apply as above. Dec. 27. d
Just received, and for Sale, by SAMUEL BISHOP TRAVELS Into the Interior of SOUTHERN AFRICA, In the years 1797 and 1798, BY JOHN BARROW, Late Secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and Auditor General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope
Also, The POWERS of GENIUS, A POEM, BY JOHN BLAIR LINN, A. M. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Dec. 15. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber, Creme de Menthe in bottles, Creme de Noyeau do. Creme de Citronelle do. Creme D'Absinthe do. Essence of Bergamot do. Do. of Lemon do. Do. of Thyme do. Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. THOS. PATTEN. Janu. 1. d
Public Vendue.
On Monday the 10th of January next, will be sold on the Premises, A HOUSE and LOT on Pitt street, between Duke & Wolf streets, adjoining Capt. Black's. THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. dds
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 23. d
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, That a dividend of four and a half per cent on the Capital Stock of said Bank, for the last half year, is this day declared, and will be ready to be paid to them, or their representatives on Thursday next the 6th inst.
By order of the President & Directors, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS, 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hhds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Cafe Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havanna Sugars, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dipt Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial TEAS, 50 barrels Pork and Beef, 50 do. Shad and Herring. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
SUPERFINE FLOUR,
Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
FOR NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL Master; will sail in the course of a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to PHILIP CARE, Union Street, Who offers for sale on moderate terms, A small invoice of Glass quart, pint and half pint TUMBLERS. Also, A quantity of Pennsylvania flat and square BAR IRON. Jan. 4. d
Public Vendue.
On Wednesday, the 12th inst. will be sold, at the Vendue Store,
A likely NEGRO WOMAN with a CHILD about three years old; a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, on a credit of 60 days. THOMAS PATTEN. Jan. 6.
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The good SLOOP New-York Packet, Stephen Barker, Master; ready to receive a cargo on reasonable terms. Apply to JOHN G. LADD,
Who has just received by said vessel, 30 hhds. N. E. Rum, 50 bds. Beef, 10 bds. Oil, 400 Rhode-Island Cheese, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy of an excellent quality.
Also, A small invoice of Window Glass and Hollow Glass. Jan. 6. d
One Dollar Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 27th ult. an apprentice lad named Henry Price (alias James) aged 20 years, about 5 feet 9 inches high, brown complexion, light made, and will no doubt be found in some biscuit bake-house. The above reward, and all reasonable charges, will be paid on bringing said apprentice home, or securing him in jail so that I get him again. ANDREW JAMIESON. Jan. 6. d3t
WM. HARTSHORNE,
Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hooe's Wharf, 2 Pipes London Market Madeira Wine, four years old, 1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter 1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality, 15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn, 18 Tons Philad. do. First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in loaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Plaster of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, A few barrels of new Pork and Beef, Hay in bundles about 200 lbs. each.
For Sale, or Rent,
A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets. Also, for Sale, A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business. Wanted, Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18. d
Wanted,
Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill. Dec. 18. d
Now landing,
And for Sale, on Merchant's wharf. About 1000 bushels Liverpool fine SALT. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 29. d
COTTON & STEWART
Have just received a large and general assortment of BOOKS In the different branches of Literature. Also,
ALMANACS
For 1803, With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, January 3.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. John C. Smith in the chair, on the bill "For the relief of insolvent debtors within the district of Columbia."
The blank in the 4th line of the 1st sect. fixes the period of residence in the district required to entitle a debtor to the benefit of the act. This, on motion of Mr. Nicholson, was filled with "one year."
Several other amendments were made in the different sections, on the motion of Mr. Nicholson. The most material of which provided for the liberation of a confined debtor during the vacation of the court by two or more justices.
The committee proceeded to the 3d section, which is as follows:
Sec. 3. And be it enacted , That upon the petitioning debtor's executing a deed to the said trustee conveying all his property, real, personal and mixed, and all his claims, rights and credits agreeably to the oath or affirmation of the said debtor, and on the delivery of all his said property which he shall have in his possession, and his books, papers and evidences of debts of every kind to the said trustee, & upon the said trustee's certifying the same to the court in writing, it shall be lawful for the court to order that the said petitioning debtor shall be discharged from all debts, covenants, contracts, promises and agreements, due from or owing or contracted by him prior to the date of the said deed, and by virtue of such order the said debtor shall be discharged as aforesaid: Provided , that no person who has been guilty of a breach of the laws, and who has been fined or imprisoned for such breach shall be discharged from the payment of such fine, or from his imprisonment; and provided likewise , that any property which the debtor may hereafter acquire by gift, descent, or by his own right by bequest, devise, or in any course of distribution, shall be liable to the payment of the said debts, any thing herein to the contrary notwithstanding.
Which being read,
Mr. Randolph observed that by the provisions of this system, the bankrupt system was put in force not only as to merchants, but as to every description of citizens. It extended to all persons who might migrate to this sanctuary. It operated in the nature of a repealing law to the laws of all the states. It would also have the operation of an ex post facto law. If these objections should not be answered, he would be compelled to give his vote against the bill.
Mr. Davis thought the 3d section liable to the objections of the gentleman from Virginia. It extended the benefit of the bankrupt system to the people of this territory, in a manner different from that which was extended to the citizens of the states. As however the subject did not appear to have been much reflected on, he moved that the committee should rise, and ask leave to sit again.
Mr. Nicholson said he should make at that time, but little comment on the remarks of gentlemen opposed to the provisions of the 3d section. The principle involved in the 3d section, was certainly an important one. It would be well, he thought, for the committee to express their sense of it before they rose; to decide whether it should be retained or not. If not retained, the bill would require considerable modification. He would, therefore, make a few observations on the principle of the section, in the hope that the gentleman from Kentucky would vary his motion, and move in lieu thereof to strike out the 3d section, in order to try the sense of the House.
Gentlemen were mistaken when they considered this section as extending to the citizens of this territory the benefits of the bankrupt system. If they had been so extended, he could not see any solid objection to it. But the provisions were very different. By the Bankrupt law, when the certificate is granted, the bankrupt is discharged from all his debts. By this section he is not discharged; because it is provided that any property afterwards acquired "by gift, descent, or in his own right, by bequest, devise or any course of distribution," shall be liable for his debts. Under the insolvent laws of
Virginia & Kentucky, an insolvent debtor's property is answerable after his liberation. In other states, a different principle prevails.
Mr. N. said, in his opinion, the principle of the bill was an equitable principle. For if after an insolvent debtor shall be liberated from confinement, and shall assign over all his existing property, property afterwards acquired by his own personal industry shall be answerable for his debts, you destroy all stimulus to exertion and labour. The evil too is not merely personal to him, but is felt by society at large; because his industry not only contributes to his own personal benefit, but to that also of society. You lose, therefore, a valuable member of society. This is not the only loss. You likewise inflict an essential injury on his family that are under his special protection.
[Mr. Nicholson here intanced the unhappy effects of this rigor on two descriptions of citizens in this place; those who kept boarding-houses and store-keepers.]
He concluded by observing that, in his opinion, the bankrupt law went too far, while the laws of Virginia and Kentucky did not go far enough. While, property acquired by the personal labour of a debtor ought not to be answerable for his previous debts, he was of opinion, that property, otherwise acquired, should be answerable.
Mr. Davis withdrew his motion for the rising of the committee, and moved to strike out the words "all debts, covenants, promises and agreements, due from or owing, or contracted by him prior to the date of the said deed," and to insert in lieu thereof, "imprisonment."
Mr. Davis begged leave to offer a few remarks on what had fallen from the gentleman from Maryland. That gentleman had remarked, that to make property afterwards acquired by the personal exertions of the debtor answerable, would destroy a great stimulus to industry, while he considered it perfectly right that property acquired by descent or gift should be made answerable. Now, is any thing more easy, than to evade this provision? If an individual is known to be bankrupt; he presumed none of his friends would give him any thing, because it would be applied to the payment of his debts. They will be sure to vest it in some friends for his use, and thus preclude the ability of the creditor to touch it. The argument of the gentleman, therefore, was not correct. Mr. Davis said, if this section should be struck out, the same provisions would apply to this district, as applied to the states.
Mr. Randolph was against the section. He was not, however, surprised at the support it received from his friend (Mr. Nicholson) from his known humanity, and from the partiality, which it was natural he should entertain, for the municipal regulations of his own state. But he would on further reflection, find that by extending thus far the measure of his humanity to the debtor, he will essentially injure the creditor. Mr. Randolph knew how easy it was to work on the passions of a deliberative body by portraying the miseries of the unfortunate. For himself, he abhorred the incarceration of the body for debt. But he was for taking a middle course between the extreme rigor of our ancestors, and the unjust clemency to the debtor proposed by this section. He would ask by what description of persons the greatest injury had been inflicted on society in this country; whether by debtors under the iron grasp of their creditors, or by debtors whom the mistaken clemency of the law had permitted to ruin their creditors? He believed that a more extensive scene of injury had been inflicted on the country by the villainy (he could call it by no other name) of men who had sported with the property of others, than had been inflicted by the most merciless rigor of creditors.
By denying to the creditor the power of incarcerating the body of his debtor, you proceed as far as justice will warrant. Farther you cannot go; because the obligation to comply with contracts is eternal, and not subject to your regulations. He would say, that if the debtor were an honest man, he would make good his engagements, whatever the law might say to the contrary. With regard to a want of stimulus to industry, which the gentleman from Maryland had assigned as a reason for retaining the section, he would ask if there was no danger to be apprehended from a law which put it in the
power of any man, by twelve months residence here, to elude all claims against him? Which most conduces to the public benefit, the exertions of an honest and laborious man, or those you may expect from the insolvent debtor? It is right to respect the miseries of the unfortunate. But these distresses are in more instances the effects of crime than of misfortune.
Mr. Randolph considered the ideas of the gentleman from Kentucky as going as far as they should go. They say, you shall not torture the person of a debtor; but you shall not absolve him, on his simple oath, from his obligations. Can you dispense a man from his just engagements? What are Congress now about to say? They are about to apply that dispensing power, which in religious cases, has proved so injurious, and like the pope of old, free individuals from engagements as strong as the matrimonial bond, and other obligations. Have they not the same right to do the one as the other? Is it not as cruel to take away the money of the creditor as that of the debtor. Is it not known that creditors to an immense amount are starving? Mr. R. believed their sufferings were greater than those of debtors. What had become of the millions spunged by the bankrupt system? They had gone with the wild systems and projects to which they had given rise. As to the debtor, having performed a complete revolution, he stands where he stood before. He began with nothing, and with nothing has ended.
Suppose there should be a collision between your act and that of the states, under each of which there shall be an assignment, which is to give way? Mr. Randolph concluded by saying that the least important consideration to him, though it might be important to others, were that, in case this section was agreed to, this place would become the resort of debtors of all descriptions. It would become the temple of Mecca.
Mr. Nicholson, said he might be partial to this provision, inasmuch as it had existed in the state he represented, ever since the year 1774. He did not know, notwithstanding, that the state of Maryland had been turned into a temple of Mecca, nor were people in the habit of flocking to it. Why then flock here rather than to Maryland? The section requires twelve months residence before a debtor shall be entitled to the benefits of the provision. If that term is insufficient increase it. Say, that it shall extend to two or three years, or a greater period. To this he might have no objection. But he cherished the principle, because he deemed it valuable.
What are the objections urged against it? It is said that its intention may be evaded. This is true. It may be evaded. But he would ask if it could be so changed as to prevent this evil? Suppose all the property of the debtor shall be made answerable for his debts. Will not a fraudulent debtor say to the person disposed to leave him any thing, vest it in my children, my wife, or friends, and will not that be as complete a fraud upon the creditors as that which gentlemen have described. This can be prevented by no law whatever.
Mr. Nicholson said he would ask what would be the effect upon a man who has a family of children dependant upon him? Would he exert himself to acquire property when he did not know that he could retain it an hour after the acquisition. He asked if this was in the nature of man? As far as his observations extended it was not. Although there were some lenient creditors, there were others that were relentless, and who would lay their talons upon the first fruits of his labor. Will not this destroy industry? But gentlemen say this provision will effect a moral injury to the creditor. True. But what do they say to the effects of the contrary provision on the debtor? They will liberate him from jail, that he may become a vagrant, without any inducement to industry, or employ with effect the powers of his mind. He would ask if this last moral injury was not the greater? For his part he believed this provision would have a great and good effect. It would prevent the injurious extension of credit. It would in this place repress speculation in lots, by reducing property to its real value, which would contribute to the improvement of the city, and enable persons, by obtaining ground on moderate terms, to come here to build.
A similar provision has existed in Maryland for twenty six years. The law,
there extends to all debtors who do not owe more than 200 pounds sterling. In other cases it is usual for the legislature to pass an annual law on the petition of debtors. If they pursue a similar course, all their time would be occupied to the neglect of business of infinitely greater importance. It became, therefore, necessary to pass a general law on the subject; in doing which no essential injury could be done the creditor, while an essential service would be conferred on the debtor.
Mr. Goddard was opposed to the section for reasons additional to those offered by the gentlemen from Virginia and Kentucky. This provision appeared to him to extend much farther than those of the bankrupt law. By this bill the debtor is to present to the court a list of his creditors, who are to choose a Trustee to whom all his property is to be assigned, and he is to be liberated, on doing this, without their consent. This was not the principle of the Bankrupt act, under which a Bankrupt could not be discharged but by the concurrence of two thirds of the creditors both in value and number. How easy would it be under this bill for a debtor to render a list of his friends only, and by getting them to appoint an assignee according to his wishes, fraudulently to rob his creditors. This bill was of such a nature as to operate not alone in the district of Columbia, but upon creditors dispersed throughout the union. The Bankrupt law, notwithstanding all its checks, had given rise to many frauds. How much more extensive, therefore would the frauds be under this bill, where all these checks were removed.
Mr. Nicholson replied to the observations of Mr. Goddard, by remarking that it was entirely left to the discretion of the court to give such notice to the creditors as they saw fit, who might come in at the time, or within two years, and on showing fraud, deny all the benefit of the act to the debtor, who might be punished for perjury. He agreed with the gentleman that under the Bankrupt law many frauds had been committed. This was inevitable. He had been no advocate for that law, or one of those who passed it. But as most of the states have some provisions on this subject, he thought this district, viewing it as a state, ought to have similar provisions extended to it.
Mr. Mitchell said he could not agree to the amendment, as he did not view the original principle of the bill with that abhorrence that had been expressed by some gentlemen. He had always considered it as a paradox that in countries, comparatively free, the love of property should predominate over that of freedom. Having seen this principle once resorted to, it afterwards appeared to be acted upon as a matter of course. He could not, however but reflect on the time of our Saxon ancestors, considering us as having derived our origin from England, when no deprivation of personal liberty was allowed for debt. By them it was provided that the freedom of the person should never be infringed but in cases which concerned the breaking of the peace or for offences against the organization of the realm. These rights had been confirmed under Edward the Confessor, and again adopted as a part of Magna Charta (the words of which Mr. Mitchell here quoted.) And yet the legislature of that country had acted in direct violation of this stipulation. This however was, he believed, easily to be traced to a spirit of commerce; that cure sacre fames , which made them ready, with one accord, to commute money for liberty. Tracing the subject from its first stage, the legislature of that country, and we in imitation, had soon proceeded from the process of arresting the person to the period of ultimate confinement, in a series of violations of the great principles of Magna Charta , until it became necessary for the legislature to interfere to remove the evils consequent upon their measures, first to emancipate the person of the debtor from a species of slavery, and secondly to emancipate him from his debts.
Mr. Mitchell said he had been thus particular in his reference to England, because what had been adopted there applied mutatis mutandis to this country.
He then went into a detailed specification of his reasons for the original principle of the bill, which we regret our inability to report from the occasional lowness of his voice breaking the chain of his ideas as communicated to us, concluding with an expression of the opinion, that one year's residence was too short, and that if

T I M B E R Wanted for Cash on delivery.
T HE Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz.
  80 pieces white oak 34 long to be 14 in. by 14 80 34 14 14   200 do. do. 42 8 10 10   400 do. do. 12 8 10 10   80 piles do. 18 14 14 14   20 do. do. 20 14 14 14   20 do. do. 30 15 15 15   32 do. do. 28 14 14 14   40 do. do. 18 14 14 14   60 do. do. 40 15 15 15   36 do. do. 26 14 14 14   40 pcs. white or black oak, 38 12 12 12   80 do. do. 24 12 13 13   80 do. do. 12 12 13 13   480 pcs. white oak 10 5 7 7   480 do. do. 12 5 7 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be out before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next, by
WM. BRENT, Sec'ry.
Dec. 31. e025J
The Subscriber has received, 12,000lb. Green Coffee, entitled to drawback, and 18 bales of Cotton, which he will sell low.
He has also for Sale, Molasses of the first quality, and A few blds. of Sugar.
ROBERT YOUNG.
October 13. eo
Wanted to Purchase,
Three or four young NEGRO MEN, for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man, or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 28. eo
SAMUEL BISHOP
Has received a large supply of
Hot Pressed
AND OTHER
PLAYING CARDS,
of various qualities: which he offers by the quantity or retail, at very moderate prices.
Oct. 11. eo
Bank of Alexandria.
N OTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, that an election will be held at Court House, in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the purpose of choosing nine Directors of the said Bank, for the ensuing year, agreeably to charter.
By order of the President & Directors.
GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier.
Dec. 15. eo
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia)
In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES.
of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from distance will be punctually attended.
Nov. 15. eo
Just received, and for Sale by
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Rhode-Island CHEESE,
Apples,
Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality,
Cranberries,
Sweet Oranges,
Lemons, by the box,
Best Rhode Island Potatoes,
Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of
GROCERIES and NUTS.
For Freight or Charter
To LIVERPOOL,
The Ship
Governor Strong,
Capt. CHOATE.
She is 450 blds. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight.
Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Dec. 21. d
FOR SALE,
THE unimproved property, corner of Washington and Prince streets; part payment will be taken in Alexandria Marine Stock at par; for the remainder a liberal credit will be given.
Also,
The corner Lot on Water and Duke streets.
Exchange.
Two tracts of land in Caroline county within four miles of the Bowling Green of 1175 acres each, now leased to tenants at will, will be exchanged for property in this town.
To Rent,
That valuable House, Store and Warehouse, on King and Pitt streets, now occupied by Messrs. Denney and Powell—this property will be handsomely improved to accommodate a tenant. Possession given immediately, or on the 1st day of March. Apply to R. I. Taylor, Esq. or to the subscriber.
Has on hand, at reduced prices,
10 blds. first quality Sugar,
8 chests fresh Green Tea,
12 boxes Claret,
A few doz. Bandanno Handkerchiefs,
QUEENS WARE
in crates assorted for country stores.
Continues to purchase Bank Stock.
WM. GROVERMAN,
Broker.
January 4. eo2w
For Sale,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, about 13 years of age. Enquire of the Editor. Jan. 5. eo
100 Shares of MARINE STOCK,
For Sale, by
R. B. JAMISON.
ALSO—
Fresh Currants and Raisins in kegs and boxes.
December 7. eo
A WAREHOUSE for SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust from William Hunter, Sen. deceased, to the subscriber bearing date the 9th day of February, in the year 1791, duly recorded in the court of Fairfax County, made to secure the payment of four hundred and fifty Pounds three shillings & sixpence, lawful money, of Virginia, due unto John Hopkins, with legal interest from the date of said deed, will be sold at Public Auction, for ready money, to the highest and best bidder, on Wednesday the 26th day of January next, at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, in the town of Alexandria.
All that frame Warehouse, situated on the west side of Union Street and built on part of the wharf sold by John Allison to Wm. Hunter, jun. The warehouse will be sold without the land whereon it is erected, and the purchaser will of course be bound to remove the house or buy the land of the present proprietor thereof. Those who are inclined to purchase the warehouse may view and examine it upon application to the subscriber.
WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 17. z2wds
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Alexandria.
N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the Subscribers in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, that an election will be held at the Court-House, in this town, on Saturday the 15th day of January next, for the purpose of choosing fifteen Directors of the said Company, for the ensuing year.
By order of the President & Directors.
J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'ry.
Dec. 24. 1aw4t
Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
The Executors of the late Gen. Geo. Washington, offer for sale, the following
TRACTS OF LAND, viz.
A tract in Loudoun county on Difficult Run, containing 300 acres. The soil well adapted for farming and a considerable proportion of it might easily be improved into meadow. There is a valuable mill-seat on the premises. It lies on the great road from the City of Washington, Alexandria and George Town to Leesburg and Winchester, nineteen miles from Alexandria, less from the City and George Town and not more than three from the Great Falls of Potomac.
One tract containing 2,481 acres lying in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, called Ashby's Bent. The soil is that which is said to be most favorable to Plaster of Paris, well watered by several never failing streams issuing from the mountain—part of this land is cleared and tenanted for lives.
One tract lying part in each of the above counties, containing 885 acres. Chatten's run passes through this tract and gives several valuable mill-seats. The soil is similar to the above tract and equally favorable to Plaster of Paris.
A tract on the South Fork of Bullskin, containing 1600 acres—One allo, Head of Evans's Mill, containing 453 acres, and one on Wormley's line, containing 183 acres. These several tracts are in Jefferson (late Berkeley county)—the soil very similar in quality, and particularly adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Hemp, Wheat and Indian Corn, situated twelve miles from Harper's Ferry.
One tract containing 571 acres in Frederick county, this land is in the vicinity of the last mentioned tracts and equally valuable.
One tract in Hampshire county containing 240 acres—this tract, tho' small is extremely valuable. It lies on Potomac river, about 12 miles above the town of Bath (or Warm Springs) and is in the shape of a horse-shoe, the river running almost round it; two hundred acres of it are rich low grounds, with a great abundance of the largest Walnut and other trees, which with the produce of the soil, might (by means of the improved navigation of the Potomac) be brought to a shipping port with more ease and at a smaller expense, than that which is transported only 30 miles by land.
One third part of 1119 acres in Nansemond county near Suffolk, lying on the road from Suffolk to Norfolk and on Nansemond river—this land is considered extremely valuable by those who are acquainted with it.
One tract in Charles county, Maryland, containing 600 acres—it is very level and lies near the river Potomac.
One tract in Montgomery county, Maryland, containing 519 acres—This land lies about 30 miles above the City of Washington, not far from Kettoc-tan and is good farming land.
One tract in Pennsylvania, containing 234 acres—This land affords an exceeding good stand on Braddock's road from Fort Cumberland to Pittsburg, and a large quantity of natural meadow fit for the scythe. It is distinguished by the appellation of the Great Meadows, where the first action with the French, in the year 1754, was fought.
One other tract on the Mohawk river, State of New-York, containing 1000 acres.
In North West Territory.
Three tracts lying on Little Miami, containing 3051 acres.
In Kentucky. On Rough Creek, one tract containing 3000 acres; ditto adjoining 2000 acres. Indisputable titles can be given for the above lands.
Lots in the City of Washington.
Two improved lots near the Capitol square 634. The improvements are, on each an elegant three story brick house.
Four other unimproved lots on the Eastern Branch, No. 5, 12, 13 and 14, in square 667. These lots are advantageously situated on the water.
ALEXANDRIA.
A few valuable lots in Alexandria, corner of Pitt and Prince streets, three or four of which are let on ground rent at 3 dollars per foot.
WINCHESTER.
One lot in Town of half an acre, adjoining Doctor Makay's, enclosed with a good post and rail fence, and ano-
ther in the commons of about six acres.
Bath, or Warm Springs.
Two well situated lots, on one of the small building large enough to accommodate one family.
The terms of sale will be made known by application to either of the subscribers.
SAMUEL WASHINGTON, Culpepper county
GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Jefferson, do.
WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON, Westmoreland, do.
GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS, Mount Washington, Fairfax, do.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON, M. Vernon, do.
LAWRENCE LEWIS, Wood Lawn, do.
August 30. z2w
JOSIAH FAXON and Co.
Have just received,
A fresh Cargo of Rhode-Island
L I M E,
A few barrels of Boston Beef and Pork,
Also,
A few bbls. of best Salmon Mackerell,
Jan. 3. eo2w
Wanted to Purchase,
A likely NEGRO BOY, from 12 to 18 Years of Age; for one well recommended a generous price will be given. Apply to the Printer. Jan. 3. z2w8t
Valuable Property for Sale
At the little Falls of Potomac
About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish ponds, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish ponds.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—vessels of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL, Alexandria.
ROBERTS & GRIFFITH,
Have for Sale,
12 Hhds. St. Croix Sugars,
6 do. Barbadoes do.
40 bbls. Loaf Sugar, 1st & 2d quality,
50 boxes mould and dipt Candles,
40 do. white and brown Soap,
30 do. Pipes,
5 pipes Madeira Wine,
5 do. Vidona do.
10 quarter casks Tenneriffe do.
6 pipes old Cider Vinegar,
10 bales Cotton,
40 bags Coffee,
15 bags Pepper,
10 do. Allspice.
ALSO,
Bordeaux Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamaica and Antigua Spirits; a general assortment of Tea, China in Tea Sets, Dixon's Mustard, Cinnamon & Cloves, Allum, Coperas and Madder, Corks in small bales, Shad and Herrings in barrels, &c. &c. Dec. 27. z2w4t
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S POCKET ALMANACS;
ALSO,
COMMON ALMANACS,
For the ensuing year,
For Sale, by
SAMUEL BISHOP.
Dec. 13. d
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