Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-05-27 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On FRIDAY, 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 hds. Sugar in hds and bls. White and brown soap in boxes, Chocolate in boxes, Coffee in tierces 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 Kersimere, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muffin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and fowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master. May 24
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY next, At ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction Room, 4th proof Jamaica Rum in hogheads, Holland Gin in pipes and bls. New-England Rum in bls. Port Wine in quarter casks, Lisbon Wine in pipes, Molasses in hds. Sugar in bls. Soap Candles and Chocolate Pepper in bags, Castor Oil in bottles, Fig Blue in kegs.
Together with a large quantity of DRY GOODS,
Among which are Chintzes and Calicoes, Sprigg'd, lappet, jaconet and book muslins and muslin shawls, White and coloured Marveilles and muslinets, Linen and cotton checks, Bandannoes, flags and chequered silk handkerchiefs, Large and small fans, Irish and German linens, Mens and Womens' saddles, A quantity of mens' and womens' shoes. THOMAS MOORE, Auctioneer. May 24
An excellent School Book.
JUST PUBLISHED, By John V. Thomas, A new Introduction to Reading, OR, A Collection of Easy Lessons, arranged on an approved plan, and calculated to facilitate the improvement of youth. The sixth edition. Price 50 cents. May 24.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale by R. and J. GRAY, King street, A new Introduction to Reading, OR, A Collection of Easy Lessons, arranged on an approved plan, and designed as an introduction to the Speaker, English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c. Price 50 cents strongly bound in leather. The paper, print, and binding of this work are far superior to the generality of school books. May 24.
RICHARD VEITCH
Has imported by the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, and offers for sale, by the piece or package, at his warehouse on King Street, A general Assortment of SPRING GOODS, Amongst which are, Superfine Mens' and Ladies' Cloths and Cassimeres, Fashionable Buttons, and Waistcoating, Irish linens, 5-4 sheetings, and diaper, Osnaburgs, housewife and Lancashire dowlass, Printed calicoes, chintzes, and dimities, Ticks, checks, stripes, stuffs, and Scotch gauze, Cambric, jaconet and other fancy muslins, Cotton and thread hosiery, and ladies' gloves, Color'd crapes, and figured sarinets, Fashionable cotton trimmings, girdles, ribbons, silk handkerchiefs, One case bonnets, &c. &c. May 18. d2w 22 6w
Philadelphia Bar Iron,
A few tons just arrived by capt. Hand, and if the subscriber meets with encouragement in the sale, he will endeavor to keep a constant supply of it.
He has three boxes of WINDOW GLASS, 10 by 8,
And COARSE SALT, fit for the fisheries, to sell. A Lot or two to rent for five years, in the Gut, near the Spring where a tan yard was once begun. Wm. Hartshorne. 5th mo. 2d. d
SPRING GOODS
By the Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London, will be opened immediately and for sale by the subscriber, JAMES WILSON. Also, 100 casks best London Brown Stout, 6 doz. each. May 18. d3w
WILLIAM LOWRY
HAS REMOVED FROM GEORGETOWN TO ALEXANDRIA, AND IMPORTED By the ship Tyson, from Liverpool, via Baltimore, and now opening for sale, at the store lately occupied by John Ramsey, King-street, A quantity of EARTHEN WARE, in crates assorted. Also, A quantity of Dry Goods, suitable for the season, and is in daily expectation of receiving an additional supply of those articles by the first arrivals from Britain. Country storekeepers and others will find it their interest in giving him a call, as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms. April 30. d
SPRING GOODS.
WILLIAM OXLEY Has received per the Paul Seiman, via Baltimore, and Union, capt. Woodhouse, from London, A supply of suitable GOODS for the season, which are now opening and will be sold low by the package or piece, and he is in daily expectation of receiving further supplies. N. B. He has also for sale, China in boxes and Sadlery. May 19. d
T. SIMMS
Has just received and offers for sale, at the lower end of Prince street, 15 jars best quality Tamarinds, And a quantity of Fresh Limes and Lemons. April 27. d
JUST RECEIVED
And for sale, at this office—The several ACTS of CONGRESS, CONCERNING THE District of Columbia; Passed at the second session of the sixth, and the first session of the seventh Congress of the United States—price 25 cents. May 26.
Valuable Building Lots
In and adjoining the town of Alexandria. For sale on a long Credit. On Wednesday, the 16th day of June, will be sold at public auction, on the premises,
About forty five acres of
LAND, in and adjoining to the town of Alexandria, and binding on Hunting creek. This land will be divided into squares, according to the plan of the town, and each square will be sold separately, on a credit of six, twelve, fifteen and eighteen months—the purchasers giving notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, with approved endorsers.
The whole of this land is now enclosed by a post and rail fence. Its contiguity to the town, and its high and healthy situation render it amongst the most desirable estates in the neighborhood for building lots. On one of the lots a neat and commodious framed dwelling house hath been erected, together with the necessary out-houses, and on this lot there is a well of good water, and a number of flourishing trees growing. Some small frame houses have been erected on an adjoining lot.
The title to this property is complete, and conveyances will be made in fee simple when the purchase money is received. The title papers may be seen, and likewise a plat of the land and lots, by applying to the subscriber. JAMES H. HOOE. At the same time and place will be sold a LEASE for thirteen years of twenty seven acres of LAND adjoining the above tract: subject to a ground rent of twenty seven pounds per year. May 17. d1m
Just received from Norfolk,
and for sale by the subscriber, Fresh Lemons by the box or retail; excellent soft shelled almonds and oranges; muskadel raisins; double and single Glo'fter cheese, tamarinds, &c. &c. with 700 bushels of Lisbon Salt. ABEL WILLIS. May 4. d
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Have received by the brig UNION, from LONDON—a great part of their SPRING GOODS, and are daily expecting the balance by the ship United States from Liverpool. They have likewise for sale, Rum in hogheads, Sugar in hds. and barrels, An extensive assortment of Liverpool Earthen Ware in crates, German Osnaburgs. May 18. d
SPRING GOODS.
JOSEPH RIDDLE & Co. Have imported in the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, a general assortment of goods suitable for the present season, which they offer for sale on reasonable terms, by the piece or package. May 18. d
SPRING GOODS.
JOHN RAMSAY, Has imported by the brig Union, captain Woodhouse, from London, an assortment of goods suitable for the season, and is in daily expectation of receiving by the United States from Liverpool, an additional supply. May 18. d
The Patent Balance, FOR WEIGHING OUNCES OR TONS, For sale—At the store of JOHN G. LADD.
The price of this valuable instrument is less than one half the cost of scales and weights for weighing large draughts. Its accuracy is superior to any other mode of weighing, as the brass cased weights are not liable to the influence of corrosion, which gradually reduces iron weights; and in transporting and in using, more than one half the labor is saved.
N. B. Mr. Dearborn, the patentee, is now in this city, with testimonies of the above mentioned, and other important advantages attending the use of the Patent Balance. Gentlemen who wish to peruse these testimonies, to witnesse experiments, or to engage beams of any size, will be received with attention at Gadsby's Tavern, or at the store above mentioned. Alexandria, May 18. d
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, A quantity of Mahogany and other Furniture, Consisting of Desks, Bureaus, Book-Cases, Sideboards, Tables, &c. &c. And, for the Benefit of the Underwriters,
1 trunk of Dimities, and 1 case Pins and Needles. Also, for the Benefit of the Concerned,
1 trunk Cotton Hose, Superfine blue Cloths, Calicoes, &c. &c. P. G. MARSTELLER, Vendue-Master. May 26.
FOR SALE.
A HANDSOME SADDLE HORSE, With neat Saddle and Bridle—which will be sold on moderate terms on immediate application to MR. GADSBY. May 26. d3t
FOR SALE,
On Merchants wharf to-morrow, at four o'clock in the afternoon. 10 PUNCHEONS of RUM, 3d and 4th proof, On a credit, then to be made known. May 26.
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have just received, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial Nankeens, Bandanno hds. and kumhums, German and British osnaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Loaf and lump sugars, Jamaica sugar in hds. and bls. Molasses, Jamaica spirits, And a quantity of Shad and Herrings in barrels.
Wanted Immediately,
A white or black woman, to do the house-work in a small family.—Enquire of the Printers. May 10. d
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.

Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, February 25.
Debate on the bill received from the Senate entitled "An Act to repeal certain acts respecting the organization of the courts of the U. States."
(Mr. Griswold's speech concluded.)
The gentleman has likewise told us that the depredations upon our commerce by the Barbary powers, and by French cruizers, was made a pretext for commencing a naval establishment, and in this way of extending this bug-bear of executive patronage. Sir, this remark gives me no surprize. I know perfectly well, that there is a party in this country who are opposed to our commerce and to our navy. I shall long recollect the depredations which were made upon our commerce by the French, and the difficulty with which gentlemen were persuaded to repeal those depredations. I cannot forget that before they would consent to our first measure of defence, that the cruizers of France were capturing your ships within the Delaware bay. It is certainly true that the old administration was neither the enemy of commerce, or of the navy; and it is as certainly true that they were equally disposed to defend your citizens against Algerine slavery, and the depredations of France. And to the merchants and seamen of this country, and the community at large, I am willing to refer the question, whether it was proper to surrender our commerce to the enemy, and give up our seamen to slavery or defend both by an adequate naval establishment.
Gentlemen have complained of the haste with which the last judiciary act was passed; but when gentlemen indulge themselves in these suggestions, they ought to examine, whether the fact of which they complain has really existed. They ought to recollect that the journals of this house will decide this point, and that by these journals it will appear that this very law, in its principles, was under the consideration of Congress for two sessions; that the subject had for years been contemplated by the members of the legislature, and that no act of the government (unless we except the act of bankruptcy) was ever passed with more deliberation.
There was, however, one circumstance attending the passage of this law which in the opinion of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Giles) cannot be excused; the law received the signature of the President whilst the house of representatives were engaged in the late presidential election. The gentleman has indulged himself, by saying that this obnoxious law was approved by the President whilst the house of representatives were engaged in the election of a chief magistrate, and influenced by the violence of party, were attempting to defeat the public will. Sir, what does the gentleman from Virginia intend by these declarations? Are we to understand that the determination is now avowed on this floor, which we have heard so often repeated beyond the walls of this house, that no man but a Virginian is hereafter to become a President of the United States? And are we indeed reduced to this; that the members of this house, when exercising the sacred right of suffrage, on one of the most important occasions which can ever arise, are to be charged with attempts to defeat the public will, because they would not consent to violate their consciences, in voting for a particular candidate, merely because he lived on the other side of the Potomac. Sir, this language may, perhaps, accord with the sentiments of this meridian, but give me leave to tell the gentleman from Virginia, that it will not be relished by one part of the United States, and give me leave further to say, that there are states in this Union, who will never consent, and are not doomed to become the humble provinces of Virginia.
Sir, I consider the question we are now about to decide, as more important than any which ever occupied the attention of the national legislature. The constitution has guaranteed to the people of this country an independent judiciary, but the moment the bill on your table becomes a law, that independence is gone, and your courts become the passive agents of the legislature to execute its commands. And whatever may be said on this subject, it is impossible to prevent the members of this committee, and the people of the United States, from tracing this destructive measure back to the fountain from whence it has proceeded. Who re-
commended a revision of the act of the last session? Who sent us the document on which gentlemen have predicated so many of their arguments? Who, Sir, but the President of the United States, on whose head must fall the whole weight of responsibility for this invasion of the constitution.
Before I sit down, permit me once more to appeal to the intelligence, and to the patriotism of the members of this committee. Permit me to say that there is no middle ground between a government of laws and a government of men—that the former can only be supported by an independent judiciary, and if by the passage of this bill you destroy this only barrier, the people of the country are left at the mercy of a host of despots, whose will is law, and whose enmity is death.
FROM THE GAZETTE OF THE U. STATES. DECIUS—No. III.
THE remarks which have been bestowed in the Aurora of the 12th inst. on my first number, have powerfully aided me in conquering my natural indolence, and induced me to proceed with my observations on the late report of the investigating committee; if I should have leisure and resolution to persevere unto the end, the Aurora shall not long have cause to complain that I "have mentioned but one part of the report." If Congress had directed the printing of the documents which accompanied, and which, it may be supposed, were intended to substantiate the charge preferred in the report, we should be able to set many of the items of "the great account" in a much clearer point of view; but, deprived of these, there is still enough known to convince the unprejudiced that the committee have acted in a most unworthy manner. I shall, in prosecution of my intention, not be diverted from a steady course by the animadversions of the Aurora; the editor of that paper may, but I will not, insult Mr. Stoddart by supposing for a moment that his assertions in contradiction to those of Mr. S. will gain any credence; that editor may now think himself above the storm; six or eight thousand dollars a year for printing, and about as much for stationery, received by him from government, are very powerful inducements to him to think all right, and to say that all was wrong, when he was not in the receipt of these sums, the ministry might buy a great many Irishmen at this, or, methinks even at a lower rate. Sir Robert Walpole, who knew perhaps better than any other man of "what wood patriots were made," had a high opinion of the potency of the drug in his shop. But I refrain—"the labourer is worthy of his hire"—I would only say, I do not applaud that economy which pays the pioneer the wages of a general: I would only say, that I, who "sue to no minister for golden views," am quite as likely to be free from any intention of deceiving, as one who sues to such a tune. I wish the people to read the report; to read every document that has been, and that may be produced to substantiate it, and, for the honor of the representatives of my country, I regret that so many thousand copies of the report have been distributed without the necessary documents to accompany them. As to what concerns so insignificant an individual as myself, I believe that I am as incapable of being guilty of wilfully setting my pen to paper, for the purpose of misleading my fellow citizens, as I am independent of the administration.
But to return to the report—and, first, to notice the deviation from appropriations, with which col. Pickering is charged and which the Aurora says I did not notice in my first number. The report charges, that "col. Pickering did draw from the treasury" on account of the expenses incident to intercourse with foreign nations, negotiating treaties with the Barbary powers, and of the contingent expenses of government, "the sum of 63,999 dolls. 57 cents, more than he applied to those several objects, which, together with the sum of 14,588 dolls. 54 cents, gained by him on the purchase of bills of exchange for the use of the government, form an aggregate of 78,588 dolls. 11 cents. The statement C. (which has not been printed) the committee then acknowledge, will show that the whole of this sum was expended by him on objects of a public nature, (as far as the committee can ascertain the fact); but this expenditure, having been made from appropriations designed for other objects by law, the misapplication of the money has prevented the Comptroller of the Treasury from settling his accounts,
What, it may be asked, did this committee intend by their malignant pantheism? Could they not fully ascertain the fact? Is there, or was there ever a document in existence that might serve to elucidate the subject of this expenditure, to which they had not access? Not one—the prominent feature of the report speaks loudly how unwillingly a conviction that all these monies were expended on objects of a public nature, forced itself upon their minds; how in their despair, they caught at every straw—an awful grasp it was to them—it will not save them—the shadow of political death is coming upon them, and, "like Lucifer," they soon shall fall, never again to rise.
But "this expenditure was made from appropriations designed by law for other objects,"—May I ask to what object the 14,588 dollars and 54 cents, gained by Col. P. on the purchase of bills, was by any law designed? Until this be known, we can say nothing to the misapplication; but we will again and again repeat, that if this sum had been lost, instead of being gained, in such a transaction, no one could have expected the officer making the bargain to answer it out of his private property; we will again and again repeat, that if Col. P. had been "covetous of gold" or not most delicately scrupulous in his public money transaction, he might have pocketed this sum; we will again repeat that notwithstanding all this, he did apply this sum to objects of a public nature and again ask, where is the law designating the public objects to which this sum was to be applied, and if no such law exists, how can Col. P. have been guilty of a misapplication of it?
But the other sum—the 63,999 dollars and 75 cents, stands on a different footing; this sum was appropriated by law to certain objects, and applied by Col. P. to others.
The discretion which it would be proper to allow heads of departments in applying a balance of an appropriation for one public object in aid of another, the expenditures on which may have exceeded the estimate, is a delicate subject, and cannot be too strictly confined, as long as the spirit of our constitution is regarded; its letter has nothing to do with the subject immediately before us. The constitution says "No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law. It is not charged that Col. P. drew any money but in consequence of appropriations so made; and it is only by the most wilful blindness that the committee have refused to see the propriety of what Col. P. did in the application of this sum. His misapplications may be illustrated by a statement like the following:
Suppose Congress should direct one seventy four, two frigates, and four sloops of war to be built, and should appropriate, say one hundred thousand dollars (or any particular sum) for each object. Suppose the seven vessels built at the expence estimated, the 300,000 dollars—but that it should appear that the 74 gun ship cost 90,000, the frigates 90,000, but the sloops more than the sum appropriated specifically for them, say, 120,000 dollars: can it be said that the Secretary of the Navy, finding the ship and frigates finished, the surplus of 20,000 dollars adequate to the expence of completing the sloops, should delay effectuating the declared intent of the legislature to have the seven ships fit for service? Where would be the illegality of making this deviation from the declaration of the law? When, as it is in nine out of ten of these cases, it should be manifest that the deficiency in the one, and the overplus in the other were owing to the error in the estimates presented by the Secretary himself, is he not justifiable, nay, is it not his bounden duty to correct the error, knowing the intention of the legislature, and knowing too that he is applying money "drawn from the treasury in consequence of appropriations made by law?" Who could doubt in such a case? and is not this precisely the case with the misapplications charged against col. P.?
But as "the secrets of the Charnel House" are laid open, may we hope to know from the honorable committee, whether these misapplications do not still continue; whether the present heads of departments are not guilty of the like misapplications every day; whether Mr. Gallatin will not declare, if he has not already told them, that it is impossible, except in the ultimate settlement of accounts, to keep the monies appropriated to specific objects, in the precise channels designed by
law; whether the present accumulation of offices on the same persons does not add, and has not already added to the difficulty of knowing at any time the exact state of the balance in hand of each appropriation; and, finally, whether Mr. Gallatin will not confess that it is impossible for him, with all his ingenuity, to devise an efficient plan of "correcting the procedure" DECIUS.
Foreign Intelligence,
By the ship Mercury, arrived at N. York.
LONDON, April 1.
Lord Cornwallis landed at Dover from Calais at four o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Lord Clive is on his return to Europe from the government of Madras. His lordship was to embark from fort St. George in January.
In consequence of the rejection of the Amendment moved by Earl Fitzwilliam on the address moved by Lord Hobart on the Civil List—Debt on Monday in the House of Lords, the following Protest has been entered on the journals:—
"Dissentient. Because it is inconsistent with the duties of Parliament to bestow the public purse with the unwarranted profusion of Ministers of the Crown, without examination and without vouchers, especially as under the salutary provision of the 22d of the King, it is difficult to imagine the possibility of 16 years accumulation of debt without criminal contempt of the direction of the legislature.
"Because such sanction to unscrutinized accounts, tends to violate the independence and depreciate the utility of Parliament, at the same time that it exposes the Crown to the reproach of a burthensome debt, which might possibly on examination be justified by necessity or the public good.
"Signed,
CARNARVON, DUNDAS, WENTWORTH FITZWILLIAM, HOLLAND."
April 6.
A Dutch mail arrived yesterday morning. A letter from the Hague states, that a separate convention, or contract, was concluded at Amiens, in explanation of the 13th article of the Definitive Treaty, by which convention or contract, it is stipulated, that the house of Nassau shall in no wise be indemnified at the expence of the Batavian republic. Some observations have been published at the Hague, and are supposed to have originated with the government. In these observations it is asserted, among other things, that the republic has by no means renounced the claim of indemnity for the ships detained in the English ports. In virtue of the 14th article of the Definitive Treaty, the Dutch minister to the court of London is to advance those claims with vigor.
DEFINITIVE TREATY.
Separate Convention entered into between the French and Batavian Plenipotentiaries.
The undersigned plenipotentiary of the French republic, declares, conformably to existing stipulations between the French and Batavian republics, and in virtue of special instructions with which he is furnished to that effect on the part of his government, that it is understood that the indemnity stipulated in favor of the house of Nassau, in the 18th article of the present treaty, shall not, upon any account, or in any manner, be at the charge of the Batavian republic; the French government being guarantee to this effect towards the said republic.
The undersigned plenipotentiary of the Batavian republic, in the name of his government, accepts the above declaration, as explanatory of the aforesaid 18th article of the Definitive Treaty, signed this day by the plenipotentiaries of the two contracting powers.
The present act shall be presented at the ratification of the two respective governments, and the ratifications exchanged in due form.
Done at Amiens, March 27.
(Signed) J. BUONAPARTE, R. J. SCHIMMELPENNINCK.
April 7.
The flow of wealth and confidence which has been so conspicuous within these few days in the monied interests, still continues unabated. The funds yesterday sustained the elevation to which they had attained, Consols left off at 74 3/4 for money; and Omnum was done at a premium of 5 3/4. It is believed that the present loan is in fewer hands than any loan for a considerable period. For some time, therefore, the market will be supplied

such a manner as to prevent a depreciation from the quantity on sale. The circumstance of the loan being so little divided, likewise tends to raise the funds, by forcing those who were preparing for the loan to purchase omnium at a high price, or to put themselves in stock, even at the advanced price. The price of stock certainly is a proof of the great quantity of floating wealth in the country.
The definitive treaty being signed, it is supposed the act which enabled the bank to retrain its payments in specie will be immediately taken into consideration by Parliament, and will naturally occasion a discussion of great importance.
On Sunday night died, at Bath, the Right Hon. LLOYD LORD KENYON, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench. He is succeeded in his title and estate by his only remaining son, George, now Lord Kenyon.
April 8.
Our correspondent at Paris informs us that it was confidently said there, on the authority of Citizen Schimmelpenninck, the Batavian Plenipotentiary at Amiens, that the port of Flushing was to be given up by France to the Batavian Republic, and that this was stipulated in a separate convention between the French and Batavian Minister at Amiens.
April 9.
A short but interesting conversation took place in the house of lords last night respecting the question, how far the definitive treaty was to be considered as superseding all former stipulations and qualified relations subsisting between the two countries and their establishments in different quarters of the globe. If every thing is to be absolutely new from this definitive treaty, instead of its re-enacting former agreements not inconsistent with it, the peace will turn out more unfavorable in many points than at first view appears.
We yesterday received Paris Journals of the 4th. The French funds are 55 f. 35 c. The Demi-Official Journals insinuate that the government is now about to wind up the expenses of the war, and to consolidate all the outstanding debts. This will in the first instance, combined with the new direction which peace gives to capital, tend to depress the funds. Such a step, however, is necessary to fix the public opinion respecting the good faith of the government, and to distinguish it from its revolutionary predecessors.
April 10.
The flames of war are on the eve of being rekindled in the east. The partition of the Turkish Empire is agreed upon, and Buonaparte has succeeded in persuading Russia, Austria, and Prussia, tempted by the prospect of aggrandizement, to enter into his views. It was supposed that Russia and Austria, would immediately invade the Turkish Empire.
The important question of again suspending the payment in specie by the bank of England was yesterday discussed in the House of Commons, and (what is somewhat extraordinary) by a very thin attendance of members. Mr. Pitt, Mr. Dundas, Mr. Sheridan, and Mr. Grey, were in the house for some time, but withdrew before the debate upon this subject had commenced. The principal reasons given by the minister for adopting it now at the conclusion of the war were, the balance of Exchange with the Continental Powers being against us; the unsettled state of commercial relations between us and those States with which we lately made peace; and the present flagrant state of the export trade of this country. The unfavorable balance would draw off to foreign nations the increased cash that would be put in circulation; and the unsettled state of our commerce with the continent, together with the exports being at a stand, make it prudent that the Bank should retain in its hands the facility of furnishing our merchants with such accommodation in the way of discount as might be necessary to enable them to maintain a competition in all foreign markets. These arguments had their effect; for notwithstanding an unavailing opposition from Mr. Jones & others the measure was adopted.
The commissioners of the transport board have freighted 50 vessels, for the purpose of conveying the French Prisoners to their own country. Their number amounts to nearly fifteen thousand, and they are all to be sent home in the course of next week.
The Paris Journals of the 5th inst. received yesterday morning, do not contain a single paragraph of political intelligence worthy of notice. The Tiers Consolidé left off, on the 4th, at 56 f. 15 c. being a
rise of 90 c. above the price of the preceding day.
A French, Hamburg, and Dutch mail also arrived yesterday. The English messenger, who was to bring the ultimatum of the British court, respecting the affairs of Egypt, had not yet reached the Turkish capital, but was expected with great anxiety. The Grand Seignior and his Divan were in a state of considerable agitation, under the supposition of a plan having been conceived to seize certain Provinces of the Ottoman Empire, now in a state of total anarchy. It is reported that the court of Vienna is resolved to open a negotiation with the Porte for the cession of Bosnia & Servia, as an indemnification for the transfer of the Venetian provinces to the grand duke of Tuscany.
The new Constitution of Switzerland is about to be presented to the Cantonal Assemblies, for their acceptance; but the distraction of the public mind in that country is so great, that unanimity or calm discussion is not expected, and the event is extremely uncertain.
One of those fires that are so common in Constantinople, lately consumed above two thousand houses in that city. It happened in a quarter of the town that was principally inhabited by merchants, and destroyed property to the amount of some millions.
The following trait evinces the obstinate character of Suwarrows. During his banishment to his estates, the emperor Paul repeating of his order to that effect wrote a letter to the veteran General. It was addressed to "Field Marshal Suwarrows. The moment he read the address, he desired the Courier to carry back the letter. "It is not for me," said he; "were Suwarrows Field Marshal, he would not be kept prisoner in a village; he would be seen at the head of an army." The Courier in vain remonstrated on the rashness of his determination, and was obliged to return the dispatch unopened to the emperor.
The Court of Vienna claims the right exercised by the late Republic of Venice, of presenting to the Pope two Cardinals. His Holiness will not, however, recognize this right.
The Convention concluded on the 17th of last June, between Russia and England, and the separate Articles signed on the 20th of October, at Moscow, with the act of Accession of Denmark, have been published at Copenhagen. The separate Articles, which relate to the legal proceedings in regard to Prizes, are as follows:—
Art. 1. "In case of a groundless detention, or other transgression of rules mutually established, there shall be paid to the owners of the ships so detained and of their cargo, for each days delay, a recompence in proportion to the loss sustained, reckoning according to the freight of the ship, and the quality of the cargo,
2. "In case the Ministers of the contracting Parties, or other persons accredited by them, with the Belligerent Powers, shall happen to complain of the leniency given on such Prizes by the respective Courts of Admiralty, the business shall immediately be referred by appeal, in Russia, to the Directing Senate and in Great Britain to the King's Council.
3. "Both sides shall carefully examine whether the regulations and provisions in the present Convention have been observed, which must be done in the speediest manner. Both Contracting parties engage further to adopt the most effectual means to prevent every unnecessary delay in respect to the sentences to be pronounced in the respective Tribunals on Prizes made in the open sea.
4. "The effects detained shall neither be sold nor unloaded, before a final sentence, unless in the case of a really pressing necessity, shewn to the Court of Admiralty by a Commission appointed for that purpose; and it shall by no means be permitted to the captors to unload of their own authority, or to carry away any thing from ships so detained.
"These separate Articles, which form a part of the Convention signed on the 17th of June, in the names of their Imperial Russian, and Britannic Majesties, shall have the same force and effect as if they were word for word inserted in the said Convention.
"Signed at Moscow, Oct. 10, 1801. "Prince KURAKIN, "St. HELENS." "Count KOTSCHOWEEY.
The Act of Accession of Denmark was signed at Moscow, the 23rd of October, and the King's Ratification was given on the 23rd Dec. 1801.
NEW-YORK, May 25.
Entered, ships Mercury, Brown, London; Olive Branch, Bunker, Cadiz; Schooner British Queen, Carpenter, St. Johns; brig Patty, Hall, New-Orleans;
Cleared, ships Liberty, Moores, Liverpool; Bellona, Nichols, Cadiz; Hope, Edgerton, Madeira; Columbia, Boyd, Europe; Jupiter, Law, London; Barbara, Clay, Jamaica.
Ship Ontario, Gardener, arrived at Liverpool in 22 days from this port.
The Danish ship Young John, D. Schmidt, master, bound from this port, has arrived in the British Channel in 19 days.
Arrived since our last
Ship Mercury, Brown, in 39 days from London. Left at London the ship Maryland and Fair American of this port. April 11, spoke ship Thebus, from Alexandria, Virg. bound to Falmouth, in long. 49, 30, lat. 42, 17th, spoke Sch'r Rover, from Boston, bound to Rotterdam. In the Mercury came passengers, McFers, Munro, Wilson, Mackintosh, Vogler, Bailey, Camp-
bell, Thompson, Tennow, Willetts, Hewit, and Dr. Romayne; besides steerage passengers. Ship Olive Branch, Bunker, 53 days from Cadiz. March 30th spoke ship Elizabeth, White from Norfolk, out 36 days, bound to Cadiz. May 13th, spoke ship Matilda, of Philadelphia, from New-Orleans, bound to London, in lat. 36, 30, long. 68 blowing hard could not hear the captain's name. March 21, United States frigate Essex, capt. Bainbridge, arrived at Cadiz after a short cruise after a pirate. She took in 35 men for the United States frigates Boston and Philadelphia. The Boston, the Philadelphia and President frigates were all laying at Gibraltar. Capt. Bainbridge informed capt. Bunker, that there were 10 Spanish cruisers out but the pirate ship, commanded by a French crew. A few days before capt. B. failed, there was a Swedish ship robbed in Tanguir bay by the above mentioned pirate. The ship had a valuable present on board for the Emperor of Morocco, which was taken by the pirate. Captain B. likewise informs us that there were three armed vessels from Gibraltar, and one from Cadiz, in search after the pirate.
List of Vessels at Cadiz, March 30.
Ships, Hazen, Allen; Manillo, Claffy; James, Chandler; Mary, Dalch; Harmony, Myrick; Nassau, Richards; Rebecca, Barr; Fields, Briggs Two Brothers, Blackmore; Dispatch, Pray; Speedwell, Hart; Mohawk, Matthews; Canton, Francis Nixon, Thompson; Schooner Happy Return, Crowall; Hopper.
From LLOYD'S LIST, March 25, to April 6.
Gravesend—arrived, Columbia, Smith, Baltimore; Daphne, Malcom, Savannah; Alexander King, Virginia; Isabella, Green, Charleston; Juno, Clark, Savannah—Milford, arrived, Commerce, Simpie, New-York, bound to Newry. Liverpool—arrived, Robert, Duncan, Maryland; Joseph, Delano, New-York; Sally, Swaine, Savannah; Mercury, Reay, Massachusetts; Nancy, Burch, Philadelphia. Deal—arrived, Planter, Bouch, Virginia—failed, Ann, Hooper, Boston; Role, Jones, Philadelphia; Washington, America, Clyde—arrived Mary Ann, Ingols, Charleston—failed, Britannia, Miller, Maryland; Draper, Noble, New-York. Falmouth, arrived, Dart, Peck, Virginia; Alexander, King, do. Lucy Ann, Tompkins, do. Plymouth, arrived, Mahala Windsor, Atkins, Virginia. Dover, arrived, Columbia, Smith, Baltimore; Isabella, Green, Charleston. Belfast, arrived, Ohio, Hall, New-York. Cowes, arrived, Amazon, Charleston. Hull, arrived, Black River, Burgess, New-York. Hambro, arrived, Tripp, Charleston. Cadiz, arrived, Harmony, Myrick, Baltimore; Amelia, Anderson, do. Gibraltar, arrived, Hope, Norman, Baltimore. Madeira, arrived, Leo, Folger, N. York. Bordeaux, arrived, Delight, Taggart, Charleston; Harriet, Hayman, Baltimore. Lisbon, arrived, Perseverance, Coggeshell, N. York. Texel, arrived, Betsey, Gardiner, Philadelphia; Belvidere, Dote, do. Jofiah Collins, Dalton N. Y. Flora, Lee do. Lucy, Cork, Boston.
Alexandria Advertiser.
THURSDAY, MAY 27.
The arrival of the ship Mercury, in 39 days from London, has extended the regular files of London papers to the 11th of April, without adding much political information to our former stock.
One of the most important circumstances we have to announce is, the suspension of payments in specie at the Bank of England.
On the 5th ult. the Premier opened the budget. The sum required for the services of the current year is stated by him at twenty-six millions five thousand pounds, which is provided for by a loan. He likewise required provision to be made for paying the interest of ninety-seven millions additional debt, amounting to 3,200,000l. for which he took three leading classes of objects of taxation, viz. An increase of two millions on malt, hops and beer; one million from an increase and modification of the assessed taxes; and one million from the Exports and Imports. In the course of his speech on this subject, he mentioned that it was the intention of the Government to discharge the National Debt, and that the measures which had been adopted would produce that effect in forty-five years.
The report of the proposed dismemberment of Turkey by France, Russia, Prussia and Austria, is
A tale,
"Told by an idiot—full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing."
A measure so contrary to every principle of good faith, so extremely wicked in its own nature, and so pregnant with injury to the political interests of the two greatest powers on earth, England and France, cannot, we are persuaded, at this time be seriously contemplated.
Mercantile Ad.
Extract of a Letter from London, dated April 6.
"Since my last, two events have caused a considerable rise in the scale of public confidence, the first is the arrival of the Definitive Treaty, the other, the minister's declaration a few days ago in the House of Commons, that he intended to move for a repeal of the Income Tax, & tho' the wants
of the nation make it necessary for him to borrow 26 millions and a half for the service of the current year for England and Ireland, and to raise, besides that, four Millions to pay the interest of 97 millions borrowed already, on the pledge of the Income Tax; he has not only done both, and in borrowing the sum he wanted, made a good bargain for the public, but he has laid on such taxes as will more than amount to an equivalent for the income tax, without exciting any alarm or appearing to be at all burthensome. But what is more extraordinary than all this, the 3 per cents, which before the Budget was opened (on Monday) were 68 3/4 have raised to 77 & 78 !!! & the other stocks in proportion! Thus has the confidence of the nation been promoted and advanced by what almost every man thought but a few days ago, would have depressed it. The Income Tax gave universal dissatisfaction, and since the Peace has been concluded, the clamors for its repeal have increased, and several public meetings have been held to draw petitions which have been sent down to the House of Commons, praying for its repeal—These several petitions, and the arrival of the Definitive Treaty, have prevailed on the minister to move for its repeal, and the effect has given the funds the extraordinary elevation I have been mentioning.—Superadded to these circumstances, I must not forget one which has tended also to strengthen and consolidate the hopes of the Nation, that the Peace will be permanent. In the speech Mr. Addington made on the opening of the budget on Monday last, he expressed himself in these remarkable words, which I shall distinguish by writing them in large characters:—
"That to secure a lasting Peace, we should no longer interfere in the affairs of other Nations, but secure and maintain our own Independence!"
This assertion of the Minister's in the House of Commons, has given the most exquisite satisfaction out of doors: 'tis the thing the people of England have in vain been wishing for, ever since the war broke out, and though this sentiment comes from Government at the close of a long, bloody and expensive war, yet it is not too late to be interesting to the present and future generations. We have only to hope, whoever may be the minister, he will in future act up to this sentiment, and abide by so wise and just a measure—and indeed, the legislature backed by the voice of the nation, ought to hold him to it."
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, dated May 1st, 1802.
I haste to communicate to you the pleasing intelligence, tranquility is again restored to St. Domingo, the Black Chiefs have surrendered; the Terms are not known—Christophe is now here.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated April 2, 1802, to a gentleman in Philadelphia.
"The British Squadron from Egypt, under lord admiral Keith and vice admiral Saumarez arrived here a few days ago. There are also here some Portuguese ships of war destined up the Mediterranean, to cruise against the Algerines. The Swedes are cruising in concert with the Americans against the Tripolitans, with a Squadron consisting of three heavy frigates and a 64. We also learn that the king of Sweden, anxious to give a decisive blow whilst a good opportunity serves, has sent orders to his commodore off Tripoli, to prepare bombs, boats, and every other necessary implement for besieging the town, together with a plan for laying the siege, requesting it might be laid before the American commodore, whom he hopes will take an active part in the arrangements, as well as in the contest—placing the greatest reliance on the skill and intrepidity of the American character.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Neptune, Gomez, Porto Rico. Polly and Sally, Keith, Baltimore.
CLEARED.
Sloop Fair Rosamond, Pitts, Providence
To the Citizens of Prince William County.
TAKE NOTICE, that there will be a petition presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, for the purpose of moving the County Court from Dumfries to the centre of the county.
May 1.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the sloop George, (Norfolk Packet) a negro man named PLATO, 6 feet high, about 30 years of age, thin made and has large whiskers. The above reward will be given if apprehended this day, or ten dollars if delivered to me or Mr. Andrew Jamieson at any time hereafter, or secured in any jail so that I get him again. He is well known Alexandria, belonging formerly to Mr. A. Jamieson.
T. BUTLER. May 25. d3t2eo
NOTICE.
THE Committee appointed for erecting a LODGE ROOM, on the market square, beg leave to inform those gentlemen, who have been so liberal as to afford voluntary aid, that the materials are all procured and contracts made with workmen, and the work will be commenced this week, and that payment of their subscriptions will be immediately requested by the committee. May 25.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. } TO WIT.
In pursuance of an order of the Circuit Court for the district and county aforesaid, made by consent of parties to the case of the United States; v. s. Robert T. Hooe & others in chancery, will be exposed to public sale for ready money upon the 19th day of June next, the following valuable property, conveyed in trust to the subscribers by Col. John Fitzgerald, late of this town, deceased, viz:—
A Water Lot commonly called Fitzgerald's Wharf, lying upon the south side of King street and east side of Union street, and bounded by an alley of 30 feet in width, on the south from Union street to the water. On this piece of ground are erected three Brick Warehouses, 24 feet 4 inches in front, 42 feet deep and three stories high each—Also, a SAIL LOFT above the upper story 73 feet in length and 42 feet wide upon the floor—all under one roof. Adjoining, and on the east side of this house, is a piece of ground unimproved the whole length of the house, 55 feet deep, terminating on a 25 feet alley, laid out upon the front of the wharf. From the front of the wharf is a pier extended into the river 100 feet by 60 in breadth. Appertaining to the pier is a dock 35 feet wide on the one side and another 28 feet on the other side.
Wm. HERBERT, Jno. C. HERBERT, } Trustees. May 8. dtf
FOR SALE, About 1100 bushels Liverpool fine Salt, 300 do. Lisbon. Wm. HODGSON. May 19. d
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale, by Cottom and Stewart, Booksellers, Royal street, Price 50 cents,
A new Introduction to Reading, or,
A Collection of Easy Lessons, arranged on an approved plan, calculated to acquire with ease a fluency of speech, and to facilitate the improvement of youth—designed as an introduction to the Speaker, English Reader, Columbian Orator, &c. &c.
Country merchants supplied with school books, writing paper, paper hangings, and every other article in their line, on the most reasonable terms. May 24. d
Cuthbert Powell
Has received per the Union, capt. Woodhouse from London, A handsome Assortment of SPRING GOODS, which he offers for sale, by the piece or package, at his store on King street, on the most moderate terms,
Amongst which are,
Superfine cloths and calimeres, Irish linens, sheetings, Bedticks, Osnaburgs, Silk, cotton and thread hosiery, Chintzes, calicoes, ginghams, Muslins, long lawns, dimities, Jeans, quiltings, &c. &c. Also,
Best grain scythes, Buttons, pins, and needles, A few elegant guns, Ladies' Fashionable kid shoes, &c. &c. May 18. d12t2aw3w
An apprentice wanted.
In pursuance of a Deed of
Trust from Joseph Carey to the subscribers for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold at Public Auction at the Coffee House in Alexandria, on Friday the 28th day of May next, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, all that said Joseph Carey's right, title and interest in and to the following real property, viz;
50,000 acres of land in Randolph county, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 100,000 acres, patented in his own name. This tract lies on each side of Cheat River and contiguous to the main road leading from Moorefield to Randolph Court-house.
495 acres of land in Harrison county, situate on the waters of Cheat River, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 990 acres, patented in the name of Patrick Murray and founded on a Settlement Right.
482 1/2 acres of land in the last mentioned county, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 965 acres, patented also in the name of Patrick Murray, and founded on a Settlement Right. This tract lies on the east side of Tyger's Valley River, and binds thereon about one half mile below the mouth of Leading Creek.
2500 acres of land in Lincoln county, state of Kentucky, situate on the waters of Straight Creek, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 5000 acres.
10,000 acres of land in Kentucky, situate on Gauley River, being the said Carey's moiety of a tract containing 20,000 acres, patented in the name of Thomas Williams.
A brick house with a lot in the Town of Alexandria, situate on Wolf-street, now occupied by the said Carey, subject to an encumbrance which will be made known at the time of sale.
Terms of sale will be one third payable in six months, one third in twelve months, and the remaining one third in eighteen months.—Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers.
Such of the creditors of Joseph Carey as may be disposed to attend the sale are notified that their respective claims will be admitted in payment for said lands, provided such claims are lodged with us and approved of at least twenty days before the day of sale.
JOHN FOSTER, GEO. DENEALE, } Trustees. March 22, 1802. 2aw4t raw5f
In the case of James Gillies, a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy was duly awarded and issued against James Gillies, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, by the name and the description of James Gillies, on the 6th day of May, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and two: And whereas the commissioners in and by the said commission named and authorised, have declared him to be a bankrupt; the said commissioners do hereby summon and require the said James Gillies personally to be and appear before the commissioners, in the said commission named, on Thursday the 13th day of this present month; on Thursday the 3d day of June next, and on Friday the 18th day of the same month, at Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, then and there to be examined, and to make a full and true discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects according to the directions of the act of Congress, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," at either of which meetings the creditors of said bankrupt may attend to prove the same, and those who are indebted to the said bankrupt, or have effects of any kind in their hands belonging to him, are not to pay away or secrete the same.
JAMES KEITH, J. C. HERBERT, J. B. NICKOLS, } Commissioners. Teste, HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the commission. May 8. d6w
Just Received, and for sale at this Office, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH on the Bill for repealing the late Judiciary Act.
Calumny Detected and Exposed!
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office, price 12 1/2 cents, OBSERVATIONS AND DOCUMENTS, Relative to a Calumny circulated By JOHN BROWN, A member of the Senate of the United States, from Kentucky, To the prejudice of ELISHA I. HALL, of Frederick county, Virginia. April 24. d
For Sale, or to Rent,
THE unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, on Queen street, with a BAKE-HOUSE thereon; the lease has 3 years to run. The stand is good for business, and is well known, having been occupied for a length of time by a baker. For particulars apply to
THOMAS SIMMS, Prince street.
March 20. d
R. and J. GRAY, King street, between Fairfax and Royal streets,
Have received a large quantity of Walkden's genuine British Inkpowder, for sale by the gross, dozen, or single paper; Irish Quills, by the thousand, hundred, or quarter; Wafers by the pound, oz. or box; and a fresh supply of the best Roman Violin Strings, by the bundle or single string. May 22. d
Land for Sale.
On Friday the 18th of June next, will be sold, on the premises, by virtue and in pursuance of a decree of the county court of Fairfax, made by consent of parties at July Court, in the year 1801, in a suit brought on the chancery side of the said court,
By Wm. Whiterost, Josiah W. King, Letitia King, Henry Whiterost, Sarah Whiterost, Thos. Munroe, Frances Munroe, Alexander Kerr, Ann Kerr, and Catherine Whiterost, administrators & heirs at law of Wm. Whiterost, de'cd, } Complainants, Against Josiah Watson, and Jane his wife, and Jas. Watson, } Def'dts.
We the subscribers, commissioners in and by the said decree commissioned and named, shall proceed to expose to public sale by auction for ready money, all that tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Fairfax, about two or three miles from Alexandria, between the turnpike and Colchester roads, and touching on both of those roads, with Cameron and South Run flowing through it, containing between five and six hundred acres, mortgaged by Josiah Watson to William Whiterost deceased, which mortgage is filed among the papers in the said suit. The above land will be sold either in parcels or altogether as may be found most suitable on the day of sale; a satisfactory exhibition of the title will be ready for the inspection of all concerned by the day of sale, and those disposed to purchase, are referred for more particular information to the proceedings and decree in the said suit to Mr. Josiah Watson, in the town of Alexandria, or to either of the subscribers.
Wm. HARTSHORNE, Nich's FITZHUGH, Wm. PAYNE. May 4. eodf
A valuable piece of Ground
for sale, containing near one quarter of a square, laying on Duke and Pitt-streets, either together or in lots as may suit the purchaser, on which a liberal credit will be given.
ALSO—A few barrels of Tar, Flour in barrels or half barrels, Cash given for Wheat, either at my Mill or Store in this place.
Wm. HARTSHORNE. 31 Month, 23d. eo
BAR IRON
Received from Philadelphia, in the sloop Eliza, capt. Eveleth, Five Tons in bars of different sizes, To be sold cheap by the subscriber at his store on Col. Hooe's wharf.
Wm. HARTSHORNE. 5th Mo. 25. eo
Just received and for Sale at this office—Price One Dollar,
DEBATES
In the Senate of the United States, on the bill for repealing the late
JUDICIARY LAW.
May 12.
Paper Hangings.
JUST RECEIVED, BY Cottom & Stewart, A large and general assortment of Paper Hangings, consisting of upwards of 40 different patterns with elegant borders. April 7. d
Circulating Library.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria, and its vicinity, that (should an adequate number offer) he intends to establish a Circulating Library, containing a large and well chosen collection of Books, of the most approved authors, in
History, Novels, Romances, Voyages, Travels, Poetry, Plays, &c.
The books will be hired out by the year, quarter or month, on the following
TERMS:
Dolls. Cts. For one year, - - - - - 5 00 one quarter, - - - - - 1 50 one month, - - - - - 75
Those who are willing to promote the undertaking, are requested to leave their names with the subscriber, in Prince street, 3 doors above Water street, in order that a catalogue may be prepared, and arrangements made for opening the Library as soon as possible.
C. SHUTZ. 12w 3w1
May 11.
Notice.
THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed, that BOOKS of SUBSCRIPTION for Shares in the Alleghany Turnpike Road, are opened at the office of Col. Francis Deakins, in George Town, and at the compting house of Mr. William Hartshorne, in the town of Alexandria, where those inclined to subscribe for shares will please to apply.
The acts of the Assemblies of Maryland and Virginia, for incorporating a "Company for establishing a Turnpike Road from the Burnt Mill, about a mile below George's creek, on the Potomack river, to the nearest western navigation," may be seen at either of the abovementioned places. March 4. 12w
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 1st May, PATTY, a likely Negro wench, about twenty years of age: she has been brought up in the house, is a good seamstress, & very capable: among a variety of clothes, she has a purple stuff petticoat, a fine blue cloth jacket, a corded dimity jacket and coat, a plain muslin gown, a handsome worked muslin do, a plain do, both well made, 2 white camal hair shawls with netting, fine white cotton stockings, several pair, and a pair of white silk do. a handsome black hat, new shoes and other cloathing. She went off with a Negro fellow the property of Mr. Philip Fitzhugh: he is about 24 years of age, 5 1/2 feet high, well set, inclined to be corpulent, tawney complexion, lively countenance, and speaks distinctly, though quick; he is an excellent joiner. He took with him a pair of new brown cassimere pantaloons, a round upper jacket of the same cloth, a green broad cloth coat, with a blue velvet collar, a handsome swansdown waistcoat, with metal buttons a new black hat, new shoes, fine white cotton stockings, green pantaloons, and other cloathing. The above reward will be paid to any person who shall lodge them in any jail, either in Maryland or Virginia, and ample compensation made for any other trouble or expence. SARAH THORNTON, May 7. eo near Alexandria.
ADVERTISEMENT.
I will sell the plantation on which I now live containing 112 1/2 acres. This land is in a high state of cultivation, the soil well adapted for the culture of small grain, Corn or Tobacco; is exceedingly well watered with never-failing springs, one of sulphur, and two pleasant streams passing through it—there are on the premises a convenient store, dwelling house and a good log kitchen adjoining the large new barn, tann-house and yard with other necessary houses. About one half of this land is cleared and under good fencing. There is on the premises a young bearing orchard of choice fruit-trees, a small meadow fit for the scythe, and ten or twelve acres more may be made; these lands are situated in a healthy neighborhood, convenient to several merchant mills, and within one mile of the turnpike road leading from Snickers's Gap to Alexandria, and about 8 miles from said Gap. Possession will be given immediately, or in the fall next, which ever best suits the purchaser, and an indisputable title will be given upon the payment of the purchase money. THOMAS GREEN. April 9. 12w
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