Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-30 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,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfhicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Flax Yarns,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburghs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. March 30.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hhds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates, 
FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerseymere, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburghs and Ticklenburghs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 29.
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.
We have received by the sloop
Mary, from Portsmouth,
10 tons Bar Iron,
 A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck,  A few bds. of excellent Mackerell,  A few hhds. N. E. Rum,  And a few bales low priced Muslins, 
which will be sold cheap.
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co.
Feb. 23.
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, April 5th, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises,
Three handsome Building Lots of Ground, on a long credit; situate on the corner of Cameron and Pitt Streets.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 23.
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In order to produce an immediate encouragement to the undertaking, the sum at which subscribers will receive their books is considerably under that which will be charged to non subscribers.
Subscribers received by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King-Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen.
Alex. Feb. 28. d
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE, } Ex'ors. GEO. TRIPLETT, } d
March 1.
R. & J. GRAY
Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King Street, (Price 25 cents,) AN ADDRESS
To the Government of the United States, ON THE
Cession of Louisiana,
To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards:
Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State.
March 10. d
Cash given for rags.
On MONDAY the fourth day of April next, will be sold at Vendue, on the premises, on a credit of 60 and 90 days,
Those two HOUSES on the south west corner of King and Washington streets, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet.
Also,
The small House and Shop on Washington street adjoining.
For information as to the title, &c. &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or to
THOS. PATTEN,
Auctioneer.
March 15. d
Valuable LANDS for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, by the Executors of the late Gen. George Washington, the following
TRACTS OF LAND,
at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz.
On the first Monday in April, on the premises, 600 acres lying in Charles county, in the state of Maryland, near a place called the Fish Trap, about 16 miles above Port Tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April on the premises, 519 acres in Montgomery county, in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick Town, not far from Kittoctan.
On the 15th day of April, at Charlestown, 453 acres in Jefferson county, Virginia, about two miles west of Charlestown. Also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county, on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th day of April, on the premises, 1600 acres in Jefferson county, on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April, on the premises, 183 acres in Jefferson county in Wormley line.
On the 20th day of April, on the premises, 571 acres in Frederick county, 1 1/2 miles south of Battle Town.
On the 22d day of April, at Paris, 2481 acres on Aliby's bent, and 885 acres on Chattin's run, in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of sale.
THE EXECUTORS.
March 12. d
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale, A few barrels of Rhode Island Cyder, Rhode Island Cheese, Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES.
Feb. 18. d
Just received, and for Sale,
By Robert and John Gray,
[Price 25 Cents]
Negro Slavery Unjustifiable.
A SERMON.
By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York.
Feb. 5. d
Will be landed to-morrow, At Messrs. Lawson and Smoot's wharf, out of the Schooner Friendship, Captain Burns, from Montserrat,
25 puncheons strong, fine flavoured RUM, which will be sold cheap for cash or a short credit.
JOHN G. LADD.
March 15. d
Just Received,
A large supply of Writing Paper, of various kinds.
R. & J. GRAY.
March 15. d
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE, on Prince street, the latter of which I occupy.
The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry good business, and the other well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family.
Wm. HODGSON.
I have for sale,
Liverpool fine and coarse Salt, suitable for the fisheries,
6 pipes of 6 years old London particular Madeira Wine, on very low terms, 15 qr. casks of Sherry.
An Invoice of WOOLLEN GOODS, very low if applied for in a short time. W. H.
March 29. d
For Sale,
Four thousand barrels
St. Ubes and Cadiz SALT, Which will be delivered from the vessel if immediate application is made to
JOHN P. SMITH, & Co.
March 29. d 3 3/4
Just received by the subscriber 23 hhds. URINAM SUGARS, which they will sell on moderate terms for cash.
JOSIAH FAXON & Co.
March 29. d 6 3/4
Turk's Island Salt.
Just received 1600 bushels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Irwin's wharf, and for sale by
J. and J. H. TUCKER.
March 28. d
ABEL WILLIS
Has just received,
Fresh Lemons by the box,
Apples by the bl.
Fresh Lemons,
Sweet Cider by the bl.
And a general Assortment of Groceries.
March 22. d
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th of this month, a bright Mulatto Man, named STEPHEN; about 28 or 30 years of age; he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, pleasant countenance, speaks rather slow, but very active and handy at any work; he served an apprenticeship to a weaver, is a good workman at that business, and a remarkable good hand in a brick-yard; in short, he is smart at any thing he is set about; he is very fond of spirits of any kind. I cannot describe his dress. He never ran away before, so I expect he has been enticed off by some artful villain; if it be the case, and the man can be apprehended, I will give 50 Dollars on his conviction of the theft.
ROBERT BOGNESS.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring said fellow at their peril, as in that case they may expect to be prosecuted.
Fairfax County, March 22. d
William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
 Forty barrels new Beef,  Five bds. Pork,  Fifty bds. Tar,  Fine and coarse Salt,  First quality Sugar in hhds and bds.  Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in do.  Five pipes old Lisbon Wine,  One pipe Madeira, four years old,  Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,  One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter,  One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. 
And at his Mill,
 Shorts and Bran,  Indian Meal,  Rye Meal,  Seed Oats,  Plaster of Paris by the bushel. 
3 1/2 Mo. 19. d
For Sale,
About 2000 lbs. of BUTTER, in kegs. Also,
A House and Lot on Gibbon street. Apply to
G. N. LYLES.
March 17. 21w3w

To the author of seven letters signed CAMILLUS.
March 20.
SIR,
Your pamphlet was put into my hands yesterday, and this rainy morning has been devoted to a rapid perusal of its contents. Had the weather been fine you would not have had the trouble of reading this letter.
When you sit down to write you should have considered that every man who commits himself to the public, by means of the press, challenges enquiry and provokes investigation. You ought therefore to have abstained from scurrility. Had the federal party merited all that you have said, it would have been more consistent with the manners of a gentleman, and the prudence of official character, to have discussed the questions you have thought proper to raise without the use of opprobrious terms. There is a reason for this moderate conduct which good sense would have suggested if the easy offspring of your profligate genius had not fascinated the parental judgment: for it is impossible to suppose that the early habits of good company should have been wholly destroyed by your associations in this country. Had you reflected a little, you must have perceived that by establishing your propositions you would effectually destroy those of your adversary, and then the mob, to whom such things are not disreputable, would have made free use of all those terms in which your letters abound. You were moreover sure of assistance in that species of arguments from the able editors, which a man in your situation had better employ than imitate. But Sir, if it should happen that these men of whom you speak in terms so contemptuous, should be able to shew that notwithstanding your acknowledged infallibility and the zeal with which, as in duty bound, you advocate the interests of Spain, they have some right to judge as to the interests of their country, and have not been wholly mistaken on a subject respecting which they have taken the liberty to exercise that right, would not those indecent expressions recoil? And is it not, humanly speaking, possible, when we consider the slimy nature of such compositions that a part of the scotid matter might adhere. It is at all times unpleasant, and after the early years of childhood, somewhat ridiculous, to find ourselves begrimed with our own filth.
I shall not presume, Sir, to enter with you into the argument; first, because I know the deference due by an individual to a man in your elevated station. Secondly, because I do not conceive myself able (setting aside the superiority of your talents) to contend, with my limited means of private information, in argument of this kind with a gentleman who draws intelligence from official fountains. Thirdly, because the matter has, as I am told, been discussed in the senate of the U. States with great ability, and it is more than probable that all I could say, and more, has already been said, and in better language than I am master of. And fourthly, I think proper to be silent because it is expected that ere long, events will speak for themselves.
One or two little matters, mere spots in the sun, you will however pardon me for suggesting to your notice, in case you should favor the world with a second edition enlarged and corrected. In your earlier letters, the first of which bears date on the 9th February, you seem to consider the cession of Louisiana and the resulting possession by France as problematical; but before you terminate those instructive communications, the last of which is dated the 26th February, it seems to be pretty well settled in your mind that the news of the latter event may be hourly expected. Plain men are apt to suspect when they see such appearances. They may suppose you have been ignorant of facts which you of all others ought to have been acquainted with, and may wonder that knowing so little, you should have taken the trouble to say so much. Good will is not the only requisite in a preceptor, and before you apply your birch to federal posteriors, you ought to know at least the grammar of the science you would teach. Men may pardon the pedantry of a pedagogue as a misfortune incident to his profession, but when it is coupled with ignorance, they feel
feel either respect or pity. If on the other hand it should be supposed that you was well informed and yet withheld material information, and build not only arguments but accusations, on theories inconsistent with facts, persons of warm temper may use expressions which it is not necessary for me to mention, because your pamphlet shews you are well acquainted with the conciseness of the English language.
Another little inaccuracy may be worthy of a moment's notice in the respite from official cares. In a part of your pamphlet you have taken pains to shew that New Orleans, while under the Spanish government, would not be conquered without great difficulty, and that the war with Spain which would inevitably follow must prove ruinous to the United States. In the last paragraph of your last letter after singing again your Hosannas to your virtuous and enlightened first magistrate, and repeating the assurances that we have every thing to expect from his negotiations, you add "We can never fail of redressing ourselves, should the national voice require the effort." Now Sir, if your former assertions be true, which since they are your assertions we are bound to believe, it becomes somewhat difficult notwithstanding our perfect confidence in your judgment and integrity to swallow this last assertion. If then one so humble as I am might presume so far, I would venture to recommend a little modification in your next edition.
But it is time to come to the true object of my present address. You have taken great pains to convince us that it would be madness to have a respectable fleet. For your kindness on this as on other occasions, I pray you to accept at this time, and in this way, the proper acknowledgment of every honest man in America. While speaking of our navy you have thought fit to notice our enlightened President's sublime project of a dry dock, in terms so honorable to his judgment, that they cannot but reflect lustre on your discretion. Indeed Sir, the well turned compliments to that gentleman with which your performance abounds do infinite credit to the liberality of your disposition. Where justice might limit to a scanty measure of applause, you know how to be generous. And if any one from a supposed acquaintance with your private opinions should be so impolite as to smile at the irony of your expressions, it is well that he should be undeceived. Who shall pretend to set a bound to your charity? But to return—in your sixth letter I find this phrase—"It was under this point of view that Mr. Madison's famous resolutions were introduced at the period of the British treaty. I am satisfied that such resolutions would make a more deep and effectual impression and render us more respected and feared by England, France or Spain, than a fleet of 20 sail of the line, equipped in the completest manner for sea." Really; Don Camillus, this is a thumper. I cannot ask you to correct the assertion, for it is evident that your book is written for the purpose of preventing a naval armament in the United States at the present or at any future period. This may in you be right, it may conflict with those interests which it is your duty to promote. Your influence on the conduct of our rulers is highly honorable to you, and as it is proved by various facts of public notoriety, you will in due time receive, it is presumed, the merited rewards. To the honors of your country you have a just claim. But do not, I beseech you, Sir, judge of this country by those who hold its authority. We are not wholly without common sense, though we do not pretend to learning or philosophy. We cannot, therefore, for our souls, help thinking that twenty sail of the line would make a more effectual impression on Spain, than any such resolutions as those moved by Mr. Madison. It is not indeed consistent with our civil establishments to keep up a standing army, and this country will never agree to such a measure but in the last necessity. Yet, Sir, the manner in which you speak of an American army—the manner in which you speak of an American navy, and your applause of the present administration, furnish strong argument in favour of Mr. Ross's Resolutions. On the part, therefore, of those whom you have had the goodness to call Tories, I have the honor to thank you for your seven letters. Go on, kind Sir, in your splendid career. Give us seven more, or seven times seven. Sooner or later we shall learn to know our friends.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, TIMOTHY TICKLE.
BOSTON, March 17.
Arrived, Sch'r Betsey, Lymburner, from St. Vincents. Left there February 16th, the Rising States, Drummond, of Bristol, for Savannah, to sail in 6 days; Taylor, Appleton, of Boston, for the Maine, in 10 days; Eagle, Fetheron, for Portsmouth, in 15; Little John, Patterson, of Wiscasset, for New York, in 14; Jones Eddy, M'Cobb, for Georgetown in 25; Betsey, Little, of New-Castle, for a market; Hunter, Lansford, for New Haven in 12; Primrose, Atwood Chatham, for Boston in 14; Ranger, Paul, of Wells, for a market; Margaret, M'Lellan, of Portland, for Boston March 20; Two Brothers, Tabby, of Warren, for St. George's River in 20 days; Polly, Paul, for Portsmouth in 15; Martha and Mary, Jenne, of Baltimore, for a market; Sally, Blunt, of Kennebec, for Wilmington, N. C. in 14; Victory, Rhodes, for Kennebec in 15; Truxton, Merrill, for do. Hannah and Martha, Colburn, for Norfolk, ready for sea; Clothier, Marshall, for Kennebec, March 4; Johanna, Bagley, for Newburyport; Stocking, for New London in 15; Start, Rollings, for Portsmouth; Greyhound, Langdon, of Boston for Savannah in 6; Favorite, Hammatt, for Philadelphia in 6 days. March 4, in lat. 33, long. 69, spoke ship Industry, Dyer, from St. Martins, for New York, lost her mainmast and put into Barbadoes to repair. 5th, spoke ship Anne, Robinson, of Portland, from Philadelphia for Port Republican.
Schooner Aurora, Rust, from Charles-ton. Came over the shoals in company with the brig Nancy, Barker, of Salem, bound for Salem or Norfolk. Passed at the Vineyard, brig Sally of Kennebec, 33 days from Tobago.
Alexandria Advertiser.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30.
Subscribers to Mr. Hopkins's edition of the FEDERALIST are respectfully informed that in consequence of the removal of Mr. Boureau, their books are left at Mr. Perrin's store, adjoining Gadsby's tavern, where they are requested to call for them.
To Col. FRANCIS PEYTON.
Sir, I HAVE for sometime past intended myself the honor of addressing a letter to you; but have deferred it until the Militia Bill should be published, that your fellow-citizens might have a fair opportunity of properly estimating the consequences which will result from your conduct. You cannot be ignorant that it is generally understood here, that it was through your zeal and activity that the passage of the law was obtained. It is also understood, that you did most basely and treacherously misrepresent the wishes of the people of this part of the district. You have been repeatedly called upon to deny the charge; but you have preserved a sullen silence, which, in my opinion, is a strong evidence that the charges thus adduced against you are substantially true. If you were a man who would answer any question, it might be worth while to enquire, why you should wish to see the muster fines raised from Seventy Five Cents to Five Dollars, at the option of the officers? And why you should wish to coerce the furnishing of uniforms, at a time when the democrats do not pretend to expect a war? We might also enquire, how it has come to pass that Col. Peyton, a man of high democratic principles, the firm opposer of federal injustice and federal oppression, should, all of a sudden, become the advocate of measures hostile to every principle of equality, and in opposition to the best interests of our town. The answer to all these questions is obvious. You are now in power, and have forgot all your tender sensibilities for the rights, the interests and the wishes of the people: you have rode that hobby until you find yourself placed in an office above the reach of the people; you now throw off the mask and set both federalists and democrats at defiance. But, Sir, do not plume yourself too much upon your fancied security. There is not an officer in the legion, not even yourself Col. Peyton, independent
as you are in point of fortune, and furnished with the honorable commission of the United States, who is competent to meet and withstand the full force of popular resentment. Were I a federalist, Sir, and a firm friend of that party, I should not have wished to see you adopt a different course from that you have pursued. Measures more completely calculated to damn the interests of democracy, in this place, could not have been devised, than those pursued by you through the whole course of your military career. The appointment of the officers of the legion shook your tottering popularity almost to its dissolution. Your Militia Bill, the most arbitrary and unjust of all your measures, has closed the scene of its mortal existence; it now lies buried in the silent grave, and may the dark waves of oblivion obliterate every trace of its former existence from the memory of man. As one of the democrats who beheld with indignation your unwished for and impertinent activity, in the business of the Militia Law, I tender you the homage of my high consideration; and you may rest assured, that whenever an opportunity occurs, I will not be slow in exposing your conduct to my fellow citizens in its proper colors. I will now conclude, Sir, by asking what must be your feelings, when placed in front of a legion, every man of which has been injured by your conduct, and the resentment of whom, your conscience must tell you, you have most highly merited.
Communication.
Unheeded the mighty mischief stalks, Conceal'd no longer in her dark abode. ANON.
Sir,
IT has long appeared to me, and I am induced to believe it will generally be allowed (in the southern states at least) that the work which is going on, does not stand in need of aid, either from the societies established from humane motives, nor the eloquence of the pulpit.
The silence in which it is progressing, aided by various concurrent circumstances, will, it is to be apprehended, insure its effect; and he must be blind, indeed, who is unobservant of its progress.
Our good confederates to the northward, happily for them, may be out of danger—at present—and can sow their tares, in our harvest, which we, not they, are to reap.
Those who have attended to whatever has been agitated in Congress, on the subject of slaves, must have noticed the triumph, which too often attends supposed security; and the unguarded manner such subjects have been treated by them; hostile to that amicable consideration for the body politic, which should influence the whole.
The evil appears serious, and of gigantic magnitude, in whatever point it may be viewed: and, without the power of prophecy, is evidently ominous of some great fatality—from which no present prospects secure us, nor diligence, nor care may prevent.
It may be compared to an inveterate cancer, which has laid hold on the vitals, whose extirpation either hopeless, or neglected from its beginning; admits not of the knife, and emollients are of little more than temporary relief.
To return.—These friends have sent amongst us a Sermon, sold by Messrs. R. and J. Gray, to assist with their pious endeavors, those evils we deprecate—an incurable evil, as it should seem to be—regardless of our political, and now critical, situation, as it respects these people—and whose hands are bound by sad necessity.
Whoever has noticed the uncontrolled noise, disturbance, and drunkenness, on the Sabbath at our wharves and elsewhere.
The increase of sales in our newspapers, and the length of time offered; denoting the decreasing estimation of such property.
The numerous increase of them among us, within a very short time, equal together to two thirds of the inhabitants; many of whom have no visible means of subsistence.
All these, and many other evils from the same source, are as deplorable as true; and peace, which most men seek in retirement, is neither to be had at present, nor even to be hoped for in prospect.
A good servant constitutes part of the satisfaction of every family; but the hiring here, affords few instances of respectability or even decency. And our own conduct, it is to be apprehended, is not calculated to mend them.
To most natives (in the southern states)

unaccustomed to the respect, and order, of servants in other countries, are reconciled very naturally—for custom reconciles most things. But still it must be acknowledged, that the present state of servants of every description, makes one of the most serious disquiétudes of society. It is not intended to combat one objection to slavery—the very name is abhorrent to every sentiment of generosity or humanity. But yet, though time itself cannot reconcile it after so many ages—necessity must; and makes us rather bear those ills we have, than try experiments which we know not of.
To talk of slavery from the specimens abundant around us, is a perversion of terms, unless licentiousness be considered as the discriminating distinction.
What reasonable hope or expectation may yet be entertained of amendment on this important subject—is the question. Out of the greatest evils sometimes arise good; but then it is of uncertain quantity: Shall we depend, that like many evils, it shall cure itself; and totally neglect it on that precarious issue, or the remedy by which it may be achieved; perhaps by some direful explosion—and wade through the consequences. Whether or not we shall be waked from our illusory security, by timely contemplating the danger, and do what is yet permitted to guard against it; or wait, till from bad to worse, we be alarmed for the consequences; or whether we must actually see the impaled insignia displayed to rouse us from our lethargy—seems no very unreasonable apprehension; seeing that the late insurrection, near Richmond, is so far removed from us; that no alarm has operated to awaken us from, perhaps, a fatal security. Men see the same thing by so many different impulses, no aggregate sentiment can be obtained. Profoundly momentous as some may estimate our situation, in general one would imagine it was not so with them. As long as the stream continues to run, clear or foul, they have no apprehension that the source is drying, or the current changing; what has served me to-day, Providence will bestow to-morrow; she is bountiful; I will confide in her and be happy.
But surely a distrust of so formidable a change, is not only commendable, but demands all our energies; and wisdom alone can direct the Herculean labor. Truly may it here be said, bic labor, hoc opus.
MR. PICHON'S LETTER.
The New York Evening Post makes the following remarks on Mr. Pichon's letter:— SO—the business has at length come before the public. Mr. Pichon, the French Minister, has at last condescended to inform us, that France is “notoriously the proprietor of Louisiana,” and that New Orleans, is included; doubtless with both the Floridas. While Congress was sitting, this was a piece of information not to be obtained; the Executive did not choose to make any communications then on the subject; no vote that the federalists could propose for this purpose, was suffered to pass; every thing was negatived by a well disciplined majority, and even their reasons and remonstrances against this procedure of the majority, were refused to be heard, the moment they rose to speak on a subject of all others the most interesting to our very existence as a nation, their adversaries lifted their voices from being heard by the public, by shutting the doors. A mysterious and gloomy secrecy reigned for days together, nor could any thing be known, but that a triumphant majority tyrannically carried all their measures.
Was a motion made on the floor asking only for the sight of a document? a postponement was fore to follow, that the majority might first have a consultation among themselves as to the policy of granting it. Was a word intimated respecting any measures of the Executive; the doors were closed. Was even an allusion made to the money which they were voting to take from the people, to the tune of more than two millions? the gentleman was called to order and reprimanded. We only wonder they had not voted to postpone the printing the laws for the present, and while they were fairly mounted on their high horse, they might just as well have gone thro' with it.
But to return to the French minister's letter. It has placed the affair just where we have always said it would at last be placed. Monsieur Pichon for France, and the Marquis de Yrujo for Spain, have very cleverly managed, so as to shift all
the blame from their respective governments, on to the shoulders of the Intendant of the province. France disavows his conduct, Spain has nothing to do with it. But we think this would have come from them both with a better grace five months ago. We have then left us but to ask Mr. Intendant if he will have the goodness to indemnify us for the losses we have sustained; to which he will answer, that he acted from the best of his judgment, and is not answerable for a mistaken opinion. As to the obtaining the place, and thereby securing ourselves against the repetition of similar injury and outrage, the opportunity has now gone by, and we have nothing farther to do than to wait quietly till the French have acquired sufficient strength to adopt what course they please, and set us at defiance. In the mean time, patriot Munroe is gone with two millions of money in his hand, to buy some partial privilege, with which money the Emperor of the Gauls will build a fort at New Orleans.
And here we beg leave to turn to our Chief Magistrate: the man who has so kindly undertaken to manage the concerns of this “rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land,” and to lead them to “destinies beyond the reach of mortal eye,” and who declared, “he felt a sincere consciousness that the task was above his talents, and that he approached it with those awful and anxious presentiments which the greatness of the charge, and the weakness of his powers so justly inspire;” pray sir, do you sleep as composedly, eat and drink as heartily, and enjoy yourself with as much tranquility as you used to do, now that you are assured that the Floridas are to be annexed to the possessions of France? Do you know that it is not in the power of two nations to treat with each other respecting any district of country lying contiguous to the territory of a third nation, and to convey it from one to the other without first consulting this third nation? And if they do, that it is just cause of war? Do you know, that unless this principle had been fully adopted and practised upon among nations, that the balance of power in Europe would long since have been destroyed, and the whole, probably, before this time, fallen a sacrifice to some powerful and fortunate despot? If in any future wars with France—but why pursue the subject in its consequences further? Will not a time arrive when the unanimous voice of this country shall be lifted up in execration against the weakness and folly of those rulers, who have, by their timidity and their want of foresight, exposed it to the train of calamities which follow in the rear of the present measures; the perpetual recurrence of bloody and ruinous wars, a dismemberment of territory, civil commotions, and an early dissolution of its government.
AGRICULTURAL.
As well among vegetables as animals, there are often found different species which have the same common name, and are classed under the same Genus.
In the New York Magazine, it is related that Mr. Ibel in Virginia, about nine or ten years ago, observed in his field a single ear of wheat almost ripe, when all the rest was in flower. This ear he carefully preserved and sowed it by itself, rightly judging it to be a particular species;—and from it there have proceeded many thousand bushels. It ripens 15 or 20 days earlier than other wheat. It is never destroyed by rust. Its straw is shorter and less cumbrous than that of the other kind of wheat; and consequently gives a better scope for the growth of clover. I believe (but am not certain) that that is the same that has been advertised in the southern papers, by the name of red straw wheat.
The same publication relates that there has lately been discovered, on Manhattan Island, at Harlem, a species of Indian Corn, the ear whereof contained sixteen rows of grains; and that as the average number of grains exceeded fifty to the row, the product of a single ear was more than 800 grains. There can be no doubt that crops might be greatly increased by a careful attention to the species as well as to the quality of the seed.
It was an inviolable law among the Romans, that whoever abandoned his post in the house of danger, should be punished with death. How fortunate it is for the U. S. that this barbarous practice was not adopted here during our revolutionary war. But for the humane refinements of
modern times, what a phenix of a President might we have lost!!!
Best. Cent.
The following curious instructions for a sign-board, were sent to a painter in Shrewsbury, under date August 13, 1802: “You are to draw the Shrewsbury coach with five men on the roof and two on the box; and a chaise with two horses after the coach; also my name; spirits porter and ale; also my business which as follows; that is fairing (fariery); please to draw the flasks and lancherts, and I nick an crop; and watre for horses; I beg you will do it as you think proper yourself; and do it as I mentioned above.”
Lon. pap.
For the ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
To ELIZA *****
Ungentle's, did my dear Eliza say? Not compliment her on the blissful day, Which usher'd to the light, a darling guest, A lovely infant, to her bosom press'd. Ah, dearest friends, and will you still upbraid, 'Till in the tomb, your poor Amelia's laid! For her, the fates have sure ordain'd it so, Those most belov'd, should cause accutest woe. But, dear Eliza, 'tis an easier part, To wound to death, than bind the broken heart; Unmerited reproach from those we love, More cruel than a thousand daggers prove; The heart receives, and faints beneath its pain, And but revives, to faint and die again. But while my bosom, and my pulses beat, While my poor heart retains its vital heat, Priz'd by that heart, will all the blessings be, Which providence divine has shower'd on thee. And may the beauteous infant, well repay, Thy fond affection at a future day; Reflect thy form, thy features, gen'rous heart, Thy love of virtue, and thy hate of art. But, dear Eliza, wrong, nor wound thy friend, And say, I flatter for some abject end; Leave that to those intent to do me ill, I am the same, sincere Amelia still. You say, that now the winter's disappear'd, And little songsters of the wood are heard, Like nature too, I should a mantle wear, Less gloomy, and assume a cheerful air; Ah me! my friends, you nor suspect nor know, Of turbid waters which around me flow! Tho' spring e'er long will paint the landscape gay, And decorate her pride, her daughter May, What potent flow'ret will a charm contain, To lull in sleep this ponderous weight of pain? Ah none, Eliza, save the power above, Who rules the seas—as can the lord remove! 'Tis oft in youth, that folly casts the die, We live and wisdom with experience buy; And happy they, who purchase at a mart, 'Tis leaves no pang to agonize the heart. 'Twas born with thee, inherent in thy blood, Thy lips pronounced it, soon as understood. My mite—I'm flow'd—Alas! but must confess, My mite was purchas'd by acute distress; To think, to speak, to act was quite the same, The moments impulse, if to praise or blame. You worthip'd prudence, "hail'd her nymph divine," I deem'd her cold, nor bow'd before her shrine, For when a wretch approach'd tho' famish'd bare, She still would whisper, I had naught to spare. Nay, when a foe had fought to do thee wrong, She said the cause did not to me belong; Again—when Julian wooed, with prospect gay, She said, "be wise Amelia, while you may; For wealth is honor'd, and 'twill ere be found. The poor must occupy inferior ground; Mult pass unseen, as those of vulgar mould, By them whose sole divinity is gold." Indignant I, her council spurn'd aside, Nor call'd it wisdom, but ignoble pride. Ah silly heart! it then but little knew— The world appear'd in a deceptive view. Which mult in part, for different fates account, I wrapt in gloom, and thou at bliss's fount. Thou midst thy friends, and idoliz'd by those, And I the mark for unoffended foes: Some without malice take a random aim, And solely why, that others do the same; The more inveterate, point a surer dart, And empties a full quiver in my heart; And foremost of this class, if blame there be, 'Tis that they were too dear, alas! to me. Ah inconsiderate, cruel and unjust, They have the power, and wound my heart they must! But should we meet on that great day to come, When all will hear pronounc'd their final doom, I may thro' mercy, then be blest as they, And usher'd with them to eternal day; Nor be the words as high presumption thought My fainting heart, with no such hope is fraught, No single ray—no, dear Eliza, no! For that would chase away this weight of woe! A little space, the period will be here, When as a vision all will disappear; When the most feeling heart will be as stone, 'Tis dearest object, be no longer known. When those, who now in wealth and splendor shine, Will be but dust, nor finer dust than mine; Such will not sigh impatient for the gloom, That reigns without a rival in the tomb; But, thy Amelia, dare it's terrors brave, Unjust reproaches, will not pierce the grave, AMELIA.
Alexandria, March 29.
T. SIMMS—has for Sale, SALT,
For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars.
March 22.
From the Utica (Whitesboro') Patriot.
CALLENDER'S COMPLAINT, A PARODY.
After the important services performed by this Knight of the Quill, to effect the election of his then warmest friend, to be denied his reward was abusive: who can refuse to bear his complaint?
Scene—Richmond.
Callender and Jasper Dwight, or any other Demo.
Sincerity! 'tis the subject of my story Sir, I cannot tell what you and other democrats think of this government, But for my single self, I'd rather starve in Richmond jail Than live in awe of such a thing as a PHILOSOPHER. I was born as good a democrat as Tom, And so were you; and we have wrote as well, And we can both let fly the flasks of calumny as well as he. For once upon a time, when federal virtue triumph'd, Thomas said unto me, Callender? darest thou now, Leap with me into the "tempestuous sea of liberty;" And swim—the Lord knows where? Upon the word, 'accour'd as I was with "iron pen," I plunged in and bade him follow. And so indeed he did with a timely dour; And I did buffet it with many a rugged paragraph, And stem'd it with success, But ere we reach'd the point propos'd Thomas said unto me, help me Callender or I sink! O! then it was, with pen thrice dipt in gall, I wrote the Prospect, Which bro't this Patriot to his wish'd for shore. And now this man has become a President; And Callender is but a wretched Printer, who must live in penury, While he can touch ten thousand pounds a year. He had an ague when he was Secretary, And when he wrote Genet, I did mark, how he did shake. 'Tis truth, the Secretary shook. His coward tongue dissembled. Ah! and that pen of his, that once declared American Independence, Was doom'd to write a libel on his thoughts. Ye Gods! it doth amaze me, that a man of such feeble powers, Should so get the start of many a ranting democrat, And bear the prize alone.—
Public Vendue.
Will be added to the Sales, at the Vendue Store, on Friday next, A few casks of Loaf Sugar, and some Windsor Chairs. P. G. MARSTELLER. March 30.
Extract from an Act of the Corporation of Alexandria for the Extinguishment of Fire.
Sec. 7th. IF any person who shall be present at any fire, shall neglect or refuse to obey the order or directions of any officer who shall be appointed by any fire company now established, or which may be hereafter established knowing him to be an officer, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of Five Dollars: Provided, the name of such officer shall have been first published in one of the public papers printed in the town.
At a meeting of the Sun Fire Company, held at the Council Chamber, on the 28th of March, 1803, the following persons were duly elected as officers of said company for the ensuing year:
 Elisha C. Dick, President.  Jonah Thompson, Vice-President.  Jonathan Mandeville, Treasurer.  Elisha C. Dick, 1st  George Deneale, 2d  James M. M'Rea, 3d  James Bacon, } Commanders.  James Russell, } Subordinate Dis-  Robert B. Jamesson, } pensers.  Cuthbert Powell, } Regulators.  Dennis Ramsay, }  Joseph Riddle, }  Jacob Hoffman, }  Joseph Perrin, }  Peter Wise, jun. } Trustees.  William Herbert, } Clerk, Pro Tem.  JAMES BACON, } dgt  March 30.

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Conditions.
I. It shall be printed in five handsome octavo volumes. One volume shall be de- livered every three months. Price to sub- scribers, two dollars and fifty cents per volume, in boards, payable on delivery. II. The first volume shall appear on the first of April, 1803, and a volume regu- larly every three months afterwards. III. It may be had in one delivery when finished, at twelve dollars and fifty cents, in boards, or fifteen dollars well bound, payable on the delivery of the books. It will, however, be only obtained at these prices, by those who give the publishers their names during the progress of the work take it when finished.
N. B. The public will please to take notice, that the amount in price of this improved and extended work, is not higher than the London work in four volumes.
Subscriptions to the above work will be received by Samuel Edlhop and by James Kennedy, Sen. Alexandria.
March 19. 2aw 420
DENTISTRY.
THE Ladies and Gentlemen of Alex- andria are respectfully informed, that T. BRUFF, Dentist, Inventor and Patentee of the Perpendicular Exacting Instrument,
is now at Mr. Gadby's, beginning to fulfil his appointments, and will receive fresh applications for a few days to come. Those who are injured in their speech, as well as their appearance, by the loss of their teeth, may have transplanted done in a permanent manner, or artificial teeth set after the most perfect model of nature. Those who wish to have their teeth restored to their natural elegance, with instruments that cannot injure the enamel, and without pain, have now an opportunity.
It gives immediate and effectual relief in all cases of scurvy; prevents hollow teeth from further decay, and extracts such as are too far gone to save, with a degree of ease to the patient of which no other instruments are capable.
Parents who wish their children to grow up with sound and regular teeth, may have them on his subscription list (where the terms are stated) at Two Dollars per year, and regularly attended.
From the increasing demand for his DENTIFRICE, he has brought with him a larger supply than usual, and will make a proper allowance to those who buy to sell again.
March 28. eo
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Thomas Cave, of Dumfries, deceased, are requested to bring them for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate are respect- fully called upon to make immediate pay- ment to the executrix, it being her anx- ious wish to close all the accounts.
MARY ANN CAVE. Alex. March 18. eoqt
NOTICE.
Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale, on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day there- after,
A tract of LAND in the coun- ty of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Trip- lett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be re- quired.
JONAH THOMPSON, BENJ. COMEGYS, JACOB HOFFMAN. Jan. 18. eods
Notice.
I DO hereby forewarn any person from taking an assignment of a Bond given by the subscriber to Charles Shaw, for the purchase of a horse, which the subscriber believes was unfounded before the sale. The bond was given for the sum of seventy- three dollars, and dated the 30th day of January, 1803.
JOHN BROWN. March 28. eo3rt
Notice.
Whereas Joseph Cary did by Deed of Trust, dated the 1st of August, 1800, convey to the subscribers, for the benefit of the creditors, all his property real and personal of every description, we thereby give notice, that by and with the advice and consent of the creditors, we have appointed Mr. John M'Iver, out- agent and attorney in fact, who is fully authorized and empowered to collect and receive all debts due to the said Cary, either in his individual capacity or other- wise.
JOHN FOSTER, G. DENEALE. In pursuance of said power I hereby call upon all persons who are indebted to Jo- seph Cary, either in his individual capac- ity or otherwise, to make immediate pay- ment, and such as have claims against the said Cary, are requested to lodge the same with me. JOHN M'IVER, Agent and Attorney in Fact for the Trust- ees of Joseph Cary. March 4. 2aw 12t
Twenty Dollars Reward, To any person who will bring to me, to secure so that I get him again, JOHN AYRES, A BRIGHT mulatto fellow, about 21 years of age, who eloped from this place on the 9th instant. He had on when he went away a blue plain coat, his pantaloons of the same were patched, and darned in some places with white cotton, a swansdown waistcoat, white yarn stock- ings, an excellent pair of shoes tied with strings, and a very good white hat. He has a thick suit of black hair, rather in- clined to curl, which he generally keeps tied, a fine set of teeth, and when he thinks he has done wrong his countenance expresses great fear mixed with a confide- rable blushing; I suppose he must be a- bout 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
BALDWIN M. LEE.
N. B. I hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from receiving or harboring the above mentioned mulatto on board their vessels, at the peril of the law. B. M. L.
** Should the said mulatto fellow be apprehended and secured in the jail of Fre- dericksburg or its vicinity, and I can be informed of it, Mr. John Scott is directed to pay the reward.
Cabin Point, Westmoreland county, } Feb. 22. 2aw 6a
Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bid- der on Wednesday the 6th of April next, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Sundry building LOTS,
Part of Lot No. 17, situated upon Fair- fax and Princess Streets, in the town of Alexandria; upon some of said Lots are erected small buildings. Any person de- sious of purchasing at private sale may be accommodated by applying to the sub- scriber, who has a plot of the Lots as laid off. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale or upon appli- cation to
RICHARD WEIGHTMAN. March 12. 2aw 7t
Dividend.
The Commissioners named and authorized in and by a commission of bank- ruptcy, awarded and issued forth against James Gillies, of the town of Alexandria, intend to meet on Monday the 18th day of April next at 3 o'clock in the after- noon at the House of Peter Haskell in said Town, in order to make a Dividend of the Estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts under the said Commission, are hereby re- quired to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend.
JOHN M'IVER, Assignee. March 3. 2aw 10t
A great bargain in Land.
Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alex- andria, on Wednesday the 1st of June next,
A valuable tract of Land ly- ing on the waters of the Occoquan River, about three miles from Mr. Ellicott's Mills; contain- ing five hundred and twenty six acres, as by Deed of a General Warranty bearing date of the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Turner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapt- ed to corn, wheat and tobacco, and is well tim- bered of the growth of oak, hickory, and pop- lar; and the improvements are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, stables, &c. &c. with several fine springs of water, to- gether with a fine well-orchard of peach and apple trees, and the situation considered re- markably healthy.
Any person wishing to view the land, may be shown it by applying to Edward Washington Esquire, who now has it in possession, until Christmas next, when it will be delivered up to the purchaser.
The advantage of cutting Cord Wood from this land is very great, there being a great abun- dance and navigation near at hand.
The terms of sale will be for approved paper, payment at two, four and six months.
WM. NEWTON, J. MUNCASTER, } Trustees. HEZ. SMOOT, } March 5. 2aw
Wanted to Hire Immediately,
ABOUT 40 hands, 12 hewers and 8 waggons and teams. Employ- ment may be had 3 months, or more, by application to J. and M. Scholfield, Alex- andria, Issacher Scholfield, Water or Wm Lindsey, rear Colchester, or Henry Wood- row, at Aquia.
N. B. Hands are to bring axes and hewers broad axes. Feb. 7. 2aw
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802. Alexander & Allison, comp. against Jacob Harman & Wm. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis, Wm. Mueffell & Robert Brown Jameson. } In Chancery.
This suit abates as to the plain- tiff Alexander; and the defendants Harman and Davis, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman and Davis are not inhabi- tants of this district, on motion of the complain- ant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Harman and Davis, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter their appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendants, Wm. Mitchell and Robert Brown Jameson do not pay away, convey, or secure the debts by them owing to the complain- ant or to each other, in their hands belonging to the said defendants, Harman and Davis, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy: Test, G. DENEALE, March 19. 1aw 2m Clerk.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of Dec. 1803, a Negro Slave, named Jacob, about 30 years of age, ra- ther of a yellowish complexion: he is a stout, lusty fellow, five feet eleven inches high; his foot is twelve inches and a quar- ter long; he has a very large nose, a big bushy head, he has a small scar on the out- side of his right leg just below his knee, another on the same side of his thigh just above his knee, occasioned by a burn; his cloathing, when he went away from me, were a dark drab coloured coarse cloth, his coat was lapelled with large but- tons on it, a pair of overalls of the same cloth, white yarn stockings, Virginia cotton shirt and felt hat; he may be very apt to change his clothing, and very like- ly may have a forged pass; he has a wife at Mr. George Wise's, in Alexandria, and very likely he is lurking about that place. Masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harboring or car- rying him off at their peril. Whoever takes up said Negro and secures him in jail, so that I get him again, or delivers him to me in Stafford county, near Mud- dy creek, shall receive the above re- ward.
ROBERT LAING. March 18. 1aw 5w
THE co-partnership existing between the subscribers, under the firm of Riddle & Brashears, is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved. The customers are respectfully informed that Joshua Riddle is duly authorized to collect all debts due said concern; and such as have claims will please to apply to him for payment.
JOSHUA RIDDLE, TRUEMAN BRASHEARS. March 11. d3r1aw 3w
The subscriber begs leave to inform the public, and the customers of the above concern, that he continues to do business on his own account in the house lately occupied by Riddle and Brashears; that his assortment is general, and he will be very thankful for a continuation of fa- vors.
JOSHUA RIDDLE. March 11. d3r1aw 3w
FOR SALE,
THE Lot with the HOUSE thereon at the fourth east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets late the Property of Thomas Kirtland—Also several vacant LOTS adjoin- ing thereto on Alfred Street between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly situ- ated and in good order for the accommodation of a Family.—If not sold before the 1st of No- vember, it will be re-let.
WILLIAM CRAIK. Sept. 30. 1w
To Rent,
For one or more Years, A STORE HOUSE situated at Fairfax Court House, which, from the great resort of people, is thought to be a very good stand for a Retail Store. For terms apply to Mr. John Ratcliff, living at the place, or the subscriber.
RICHD. RATCLIFF. Feb. 2. 2aw
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