Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-04-08 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. 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, Kerseymeres, Duffils, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elastics, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russes, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do, Platiilas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'ls, India Muslins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. April 8.
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 hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. -AMONG WHICH ARE- Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halfthicks, Fearnought, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. April 2.
Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible. CHARLES LITTLE, GEO. TRIPLETT, } Ex'tors. March 1. Just Received and for Sale, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Cocoa Nuts. Also, A few boxes of excellent Havana SEGARS. J. DYSON. March 18.
Now Landing, At Hepburn and Dundas's Wharf, from an board the ship Wells, from Bremen, an assortment of German Oznaburgs, German & Swedish Barr Iron, From 1/2 to 2 inches square, and from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches broad and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, which will be sold low for cash or a short credit, by LEWIS DEBLOIS, Who has also for sale, Russia and American made Cordage, Sherry Wine, and East India Sugar, in barrels. April 4. d rot
Just received and for Sale by the subscriber, a quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones, of best grit and quality. Also, A few boxes N. Scotia smoked HERRINGS. Wm. HODGSON. April 2. d
PROPOSALS For Publishing by Subscription, MODERN GEOGRAPHY. A DESCRIPTION OF THE EMPIRES, KINGDOMS, STATES, AND COLONIES, WITH THE OCEANS, SEAS, AND ISLES, IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD, Including the most recent discoveries and political alterations, digested on a new plan. BY JOHN PINKERTON. THE ASTRONOMICAL INTRO.
THE REV. S. VINCE, A. M. F. R. S. And plumian professor of astronomy, and experimental philosophy, in the University of Cambridge. WITH NUMEROUS MAPS, Drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements, of Arrowsmith, and engraved by the best artists. CONDITIONS. The work will be comprised in two octavo volumes, of about 800 pages each, and a quarto Atlas, containing all the Maps. It will be printed on a fine paper and new type. The price to subscribers will be nine dollars, neatly bound and lettered. Each volume will be delivered as soon as finished, and no money required until the delivery. It will be put to press as soon as four hundred subscribers are obtained. Those gentlemen who may be desirous of promoting the circulation of this important work, may have one copy gratis, by procuring and accounting for the subscription of six. In order to produce an immediate encouragement to the undertaking, the sum at which subscribers will receive their books is considerably under that which will be charged to non-subscribers. Subscribers received by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY, King Street, where a specimen of the work may be seen. Alex. Feb. 28. d
T. SIMMS—has for Sale, SALT, For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars. March 22. 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
SALT,
Suitable for the Fisheries, and ENGLISH COAL, for sale on board the barque Henry, Capt. Trotter, just arrived from Liverpool. Apply to R. T. HOOE & Co.
Who have likewise for Sale, A quantity of English Slate for covering houses; Port, Dry Lisbon, & Calcavello Wines in qr. casks; soft shell'd Almonds in bags; Earthen Ware in crates, Stone Ware in crates; London Porter in casks; Pipes in boxes; Marble Slabs for Hearths, and a quantity of Georgia Cotton in bags. March 31. d
LANDING
From the ship Maria, Captain Jackson, 200 casks R. Island Lime, 45 bds. Sugar, 50 bds. N. England Rum, 20 chests Hylon and Young Hyson Tea. And from the sloop Columbia, Captain Carr, from Ch'lestown, 20 casks fresh Rice, For Sal. by J. G. LADD. April 1. d
Turk's Island Salt.
Just received 1600 bulkels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Irwin's wharf—Also, a few boxes of fresh Prunes for sale by J. and J. H. TUCKER. March 28. d
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th of this month, about 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 induced 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 BOGUESS. 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
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have for Sale, 50 boxes Segars, 2 bales Muslins, 6 pipes old Madeira Wine, 5 treble's Threads, 100 pieces Bandanoes, 10 bales Cotton, 1 trunk low priced Calicoes, 2 butts French Brandy, 50 boxes Soap and Candles, 4 boxes Wool and Cotton Cards, 50 kegs Tobacco (James river) 20 bds. Beef and Pork, 10 hds. Sugar, 10 tons Swedish Iron, 20 boxes Chocolate, 100 reams Wrapping Paper, 100 do. Writing do. French and Nova Scotia Plaister, Lisbon and Turk's Island Salt, A large quantity of Bran to be sold very cheap, if taken away soon. They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flour, Corn, Rye and Tobacco. April 2. d
ABEL WILLIS
Has just received, Fresh Lemons by the box, Apples by the bl. Fresh Limes, Sweet Cider by the bl. And a general Assortment of Groceries. March 22. d
Public Vendue.
Will be sold at public auction on Saturday, 16th inst. at 10 o'clock, The SCHOONER MARY, as she now lies at Hunter's ship yard, together with all her materials, which may be seen on application to the subscriber. The terms of sale will be approved paper at six months. P. G. MARSTELLER. April 7.
For Sale,
IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. Several pieces of ELEGANT HISTORICAL, &c. TAPESTRY, from designs of Le Brun, one of the first painters that ever lived in Europe, intended to ornament a Museum, a Columbia Gallery of Arts, or a School of Drawing and Painting in Alexandria, for the instruction of young and ingenious artists and mechanics, and to gratify the curiosity of all persons of taste, residents or travellers, in the United States, where such curious and beautiful pieces are very rare.
Apply to the owner at Stelle's Hotel, Washington, who intends to dispose of them, by private or public sale, on Saturday next at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. April 7. d 3 3/4
A Museum is not only an ornament to a city, but it is a continual and abundant source of information for the citizens at large.
Besides, such an enterprize is very lucrative and advantageous to the owner; gifts from some well spirited men, travellers and navigators, who present that useful establishment with admirable productions of nature and art.
A very considerable revenue yearly issues from it: In Boston, New-York and Philadelphia, it is not less than two thousand dollars yearly receipt. Even in the small city of Hartford, (Con.) a Museum is sufficient to support the family of a gentleman formerly a minister. As Alexandria is fast increasing in commerce and population, the institution of a Museum will add to the importance and splendor of the town, and would be of great advantage to the owner.
For Sale,
ONE half of the valuable tracts of LAND, in Stafford county, called Bell Plains and Hickory Bottom, late the property and residence of George Lee Waugh, deceased. Upon the land are an excellent dwelling house, with four rooms on each floor, and passage; a large barn, kitchen, dairy, and smoke house: bounded on one side by Potomac creek, where is an excellent fishery, and abundance of wild fowl in the season. This land will be sold altogether or in lots, as may best suit the purchasers. Any person desirous of viewing it, will be shewn Bell Plains, by applying to Mr. Cary Seldon who lives convenient, and the Hickory Bottom tract by Mr. John Sweetman, who can also shew all the lines.
If this land is not disposed of by private sale, it will be set up to the highest bidder, at Mr. Estes's tavern in Frederickburg, on Friday the 6th day of May next, where a plat will be shewn to those who wish to purchase.
Two thirds of the purchase money must be paid down. Twelve months credit will be given for the balance, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date. For other particulars apply to the subscriber, who is authorised by the Devisees to bargain for the same.
Gawin Corbin Turberville. King George County, Doccg, } dds April 5, 1803. Cash given for rags.

Foreign Intelligence
PARIS, January 31. REPORT OF COL. SEBASTIANI.
(Concluded.) I went to the house of the commissary, of the Republic of the Seven Isles. A short time after, the Pacha's drogoman came to conduct me to Ghezaz...
I said a few words to him on the peace between France and the Porte; to which he answered, "Do you know why I receive, and feel pleasure in seeing you? it is, because you come without a firman..."
The following is the apology which he made use of to demonstrate the reasons that induced him to resistance:—"A black slave, after a tedious journey in which he had suffered every species of privation..."
On my recommendation he promised protection to the Christians, and particularly the Convents of Nazareth and Jerusalem; and he several times assured me his sword was more to be depended on than treaties.
munition chests, in very good order. Never have I seen a more frightful and revolting spectacle than Ghezaz's Minister, whom I met on coming out. The Pacha had caused one of his eyes to be put out, and his ears and nose to be cut off.
I have been at Acre the procurator of the Propagande and of the Holy Land. The latter is penetrated with gratitude to the First Consul for his protection of the Monks. He says, that Ghezaz does every thing to be reconciled with the First Consul; and the fact is, that a French vessel, which had been at Acre, before my arrival, had been well treated by the Pacha.
After a description of the state of Ghezaz's territories, and of the adjoining pashalics, Sebastiani proceeds in his account: "On November 20, I left Acre, and being prevented by contrary winds from going to Jaffa, made sail for Zante. Tho' put under quarantine, I procured permission to go to the Governor and French Commissary, under an escort of officers of health."
He next subjoins an account of the state and force of the British garrison at Alexandria, with the number of each regiment, and an account of the situation of the fortresses of Egypt, which he represents as in general in a state of decay.
The army of the Mamelukes, under the Beys, consists of 3000 Mamelukes, 3500 Arabs of the tribe of Abadda de Chark, and 3500 of the tribes of Binially. The command is divided between Ibrahim Bey, the Chief, and Osman Bey, successor to Murad Bey. They have twenty French deserters, who form a corps of artillery.
Syria he states to be in tolerable condition for defence. The fortifications of Acre have been repaired, some works have been added, and the whole are kept in a reasonable condition. The weakest part lies towards the sea, and particularly the point that defends the entrance into the port.
The Emir of the Druzes has refused his contribution to Ghezaz, and has raised a formidable army. The English thought to interfere as mediators between the Emir and Ghezaz, but the latter rejected their mediation.
The Porte has at this moment little connection with Syria. (Signed) "HORACE SEBASTIANI." Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
NEW YORK, April 4. The arrival of the ships Two Friends and Oneida Chief from London, and the ship Henry, from Cork, all in 28 days passage, has furnished us with irregular files of English and Irish papers to the first of March, 14 days later than had been previously received.
Several petitions, praying for a repeal of the duties on the importation of cotton and wool, were preparing in different parts of G. Britain.
The sale of purified and common salt, by wholesale and retail is prohibited throughout the Italian Republic, and permitted only to persons authorized by Government.
Orders have been issued from the War Office in London to increase the bounties for recruiting, and to take men two inches below the usual standard.
The free navigation of the Black Sea has been granted to the Spanish, Neapolitan, and Batavian trade, at the intercession of the Emperor Alexander, in order to increase the Russian commerce in that sea.
The law respecting the transit of certain foreign manufactures through Holland, and the prohibition of others, is likely to be repealed, or at least to be suspended till the Batavian Government shall have received a satisfactory elucidation on the subject.
A Court of Enquiry has been lately ordered to be held for the purpose of investigating the conduct of several Recruiting Officers, who are suspected of peculation in Ireland.
The Emperor of Germany has issued a decree declaring Venice a free port.
The recommendation to mercy of the jury who convicted Colonel Despard, the mediation of Lord Nelson, and the prisoner's own written application, have been without effect: His execution was judged necessary from motives of State Policy; and, accordingly, the sentence of the law and his associates on the 21st Feb. they met their fate with fortitude.
The same day on which Colonel Despard was executed, Mr. Peltier, the Editor of a paper printed in London called L'Ambigu, was tried at the instance of the British Government, and convicted of publishing a libel on Bonaparte.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4. Arrived Ship Camilla, Roster, Calcutta; brig Diligence, Esteve, Porto Cavello; sch'r Joseph, Chase, Norfolk; William, Burns, St. Andrews; Fox, Shurcliff, North Carolina; sloop Patty, Newton, Richmond; ship Active, M'Dougal, London; Java, Bullock, Cottee; Caliope, Morse, Dartmouth; Hambro, Maria Elizabeth, Hutchinson, Lisbon; Maria, Calvert, Gibraltar; Barque Packer, Sawyer, Portland; brig Molly, Davis, St. Thomas; Sally, Washington, Kingston, (Jam.) Henry, Affleck, Liverpool; sloop Industry, Lumb, Newburyport. Cleared, Ship Voltaire, Bowen, Coast
of Coramandel; Obris, Cottle, Lisbon; Zentaco, Motrao, Oporto, Charleston; Packet, Sellman, Havre de Grace; brig Lewis, Weeks, Port Republican; sch'r Dispatch, Maxwell, Charleston; Ann, Gilder, Savannah, Industry, Green, Batavia.
Ship Hannah, Yardley, of this port was at Marseilles when the Java left that port.
Ship Tom, Peerman, of and for this port was lost on the Goodwin sands, on the 13th of February last. Captain and crew saved.
Ship Martha, Henderson, was at London the 1st ult. taking in—Brig Jane, Callender, of and for this port, was also there ready for sea—Ship Margaret, Lewis, has arrived at London, from this port via, Falmouth. Ship Stafford, Kennedy, from Havre, Snow, William, Quandrille, from hence, has arrived at Londonderry.
Brig Hero, Warner, from hence, at Havre, Snow, William, Quandrille, from hence, has arrived at Madeira.
Captain Hutchinson informs, that the following vessels had arrived at Lisbon from this port.
Ship Belvidere, Michael; ship Rose, Erickson; ship Nancy, Thompson; brig Hero, Maggridge. The ship Fame of and for Providence. Brig Union, for Alexandria, sailed from Lisbon in company with the Maria Elizabeth. The ship Canton, Wills, from Rio de la Plata received a Pilot on Friday last 40 miles off Cape Henlopen.
Arrived ship Active, M'Dougal from London, captain M'D. sailed from the Downs, on the 1st and the land on the 8th March in company with the ship Washington, Fame, Fair American and Oneida Chief all of and for New York.
Captain Colvert of the ship Maria is 35 days from Gibraltar. Left there the brig Louisa, Maffet of Philadelphia, just arrived. Hind, Fairfield of Salem for New-York.
And at Algeciras Amphitrite, Sherman of and for Philadelphia ready to sail.
Arrived, ship Canton, Wills, Rio de la Plata. Captain W. has politely handed us the following information for publication.
At Montevideo January 20, 1803. Ship Mercury of Boston, vessel and cargo under seizure; Phoenix, do. do. do. Eliza, do. detained upwards of 16 months; Montezuma, do. sold but in difficulty; Joseph, do. cleared after a long detention; Washington, Philadelphia, waiting for Cargo; American, do, waiting for Permission to load; Sally, do, loaded to sail shortly for Europe.
At Ensenada. Ship Mary Ann of Providence, vessel and cargo seized; Minerva, Boston, waiting for cargo; Five Brothers, do. do. do. brigs, Molly of Philadelphia, detained; Rose do. do. ship Adventurer, of New York, trying to sell; brig Success do. detained upwards of 18 months; ship Oliver Ellsworth, do. loaded and sailed for Havre de Grace.
At Buenos Ayres, February 23, 1803. Ships Sultan of Boston, sold Contidence, do. cleared and going away in ballast; brigs Phoenix, do. sold; Fair of Providence, under seizure; Cumberland, do. loading for Europe; Rio of Portsmouth, arrived from Brazil.
A brig belonging to Charleston, S. C. Welsh master, from Montevideo for Ensenada, ran ashore about six miles, below the harbor. The ship Canton passed on the 23rd January.
Capt. W. spoke the following vessels on his passage.
March 14. In lat. 20, 35, W. long. 58, 15, a sch'r from N. Carolina, for Guadalupe, out 12 days all well.
March 21, in lat. 29, 41, N. long. 68, W. the brig Sinclair, Sketle, for Guadalupe, from Savannah, out 15 days all well.
March 22, in lat. 29, 30, N. long. 68, 30, W. the brig —, from Guadalupe, for Boston.
March 26, in lat. 33, 15, N. long. 70, W. the schooner from Anguilla, for Philadelphia.
Arrived, brig Molly, Davidson, 23 days from St. Thomas. Left there the schooner Hope, with several other American vessels. On the 20th ult. in lat. 37 58, spoke a schooner from New Haven, for Havana, with horses, out 2 days all well.
Arrived, British brig Henry, Affleck, 57 days from Liverpool. Feb. 27, in lat. 41, 27, long. 39, spoke ship Harkness.

from New-York; March 2, in lat. 40, 36, long. 44, ship Eliza, of Boston; 7th, in lat. 40, 36, long. 53, 30, ship Mercury, of Baltimore, and the brig Aristides from this port for Bordeaux; 18th, ship Mary of Marblehead, from Charlestown; the 20th in lat. 39, long. 65, spoke the brig Joseph Hardy, of Philadelphia; 24th in lat. 48, long. 65, 30, spoke brig Sanders, of Philad. 26th, in lat. 38, 27, long. 65, 5, spoke felr. Republican, of Portland, and on the 31st in lat. 33, 57, mouth, and on the 2nd, spoke schr. Wealthy, from Curacoa, out 2 days, for N. York, under a fore mast and jury main sail.
Schooner Rhoda, Green, from hence to New Orleans, was spoken on the 8th off the Balise, at anchor.
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois to a merchant in this city, dated March 12.
"The gen. in chief removes his head quarters to Port au Prince in a few days, from whence he means to commence the campaign the moment the troops, which are daily expected, arrive."
  Coffee, dolls. 24 a 25 6   Cocoa, 19 6   Cotton, 24 a 26   Logwood, 17   Mahogany, F. cubic foot, 1 50   Flour, (dull) 7 50   Pork, 19 a 20   Beef, 15   Lard, 18   Hams, 12   Cheese, 12   Butter, 5 50   Codfish, 14   Salmon, 10   Mackarel, 5   Herrings, 1   Lamp oil, per gall. 1   Spermaceti candles, per lb. (none) 63 
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8.
The President of the United States arrived at Washington on Sunday last from Monticello.
The ship Brutus, Bunce, for this port, failed from the Downs on the 4th March, in company with the Two Friends arrived at New York.
Married yesterday, by the Rev. Mr. Muir, Mr. GUY ATKINSON, of this town, to Miss BIRCH, daughter of Mr. William Birch of Spring Lands, near Philadelphia.
Mr. Snowden—To shew the candour and sincerity of Mr. Jefferson, I send you a short extract from the speech that he delivered before the Senate, when John Adams was first sworn in as President of the U. States. He says in these words:
"No one more sincerely prays that no accident may call me to the higher and more important functions which the constitution eventually devolves on this office. These have been confided to the eminent character, (John Adams) who has preceded me here, whose talents and integrity have been known and revered by me through a long course of years, have been the foundation of a cordial and uninterrupted friendship between us, and I devoutly pray he may be long preserved for the government, the happiness and prosperity of our common country."—O! tempora, O! mores.
A Fairfax Farmer.
Mr. Snowden—To trace the subscriber thro' his wilderness of federalism, in a newspaper contest, would be inconsistent with my occupation and disposition. If his standing in society entitles him to any respect, he will please to call at my shop in Royal, between King and Prince streets: and if the measure I have taken for him does not exactly fit, I will make the necessary alterations—for without I know where he lives, I cannot tell whether he is a Tory, Federalist or Royalist.
JOHN LONGDEN.
April 8.
Communication.
Hollo, you that have got votes in Fairfax, aint you goin to turn out at election, and lend a hand to give Jo Lewis a put aboard the Congriss?
He did his duty in the Capitol last voyage like a good seaman.
He can box the compass, hand, reef and
steer, as well as most lads of his experience.
Jo is friendly to the district of Columbia. I've known him since he was a higher than a marine spike. He served his time here in the merchant service, in as staunch a ship as any belongin to the port, and with as honest a Captain as ever was wet with salt water.
I understand its the fashion, now adays, to tell lies at elections. Don't do so my cockies, its unbecoming a good sailor.—You can say nothing against Dick Brent. He's a sailor and a gentleman. If you differ a bit in pollyticks, why it can't be helped you know. It will happen with the best of sailors in pollyticks as well as religion.
Jo always liked honest Commodore Washington, the seaman's friend, though he never had the honor of serving with him.
He has a high respect for Capt. Adams, if 'twas only for his past services.
He gave honest answers to the questions of an ould farmer, by which you can judge of his principles. He don't think it right, d'ye see, to give Mounseer Nic Frog two millions of dollars, just to put him in mind to ask for six more, and he's too much of a sailor to be in favor of new fashioned dry docks. Even with the proposed improvements, he don't think them worth a rope yarn, or a second hand chaw of tobacco.
Now don't be lubberly and lay too long in your hammocks, turn out, my heartys, in season. After takeing a quid, and rigging my horse, I shall take a sea biscuit and a bit of salt junk in my pocket, and Dick Ratcliff will lend me a drop of grog to relish it with at the end of my voyage.
Your humble servant at command, JACK HATCHWAY.
[As friends to humanity and science, we are happy in presenting our readers with the Letter from the celebrated Dr. Rush, to Dr. Waterhouse, relative to that most important discovery—the KINE POCK INOCULATION.—It is extracted from Dr. W's interesting Treatise on that subject, advertised for sale in our paper of this day.]
Philadelphia, Feb. 9, 1801.
DEAR SIR, Accept my thanks for your friendly and instructing letter. Our whole city will, I hope, be benefited by it, as well as myself; for I have put the most important facts into the hands of a printer, and they will appear in a day or two in one of our daily papers.
In answer to your letter, I shall send you a copy of part of a lecture I delivered to my class a few weeks ago, upon the new mode of inoculation from vaccine matter; from which you will perceive that I have adopted the discovery with as much zeal and confidence, as you have done, and that I look forward to the complete extinction of the small pox by it.
"There was a time, when the very name of the small pox inspired more terror than war, famine, earthquakes, and pestilence; and with reason, for more of the human race have been destroyed by it, than by any one of them, or perhaps by all of them, in a given time, put together. War has its intervals of peace; famine is often preceded and followed by years of plenty; earthquakes are extremely limited in their destructive effects upon human life; and even the plague itself is a less evil than the small pox. The truth of this last assertion will appear, when we consider the plague is confined to filthy cities, and marshy countries; whereas the small pox prevails in all situations. Cleanliness and the cultivation of the earth are no securities against it. The plague prevails only in certain years and seasons, and requires the concurrence of a malignant constitution of the atmosphere; whereas the small pox prevails in all seasons and states of the air.—The plague now and then ceases, like war, from the face of the earth; but the small pox has never ceased for a single year, to spread death over some parts of our globe, since it made its first appearance in the year 572. It has been computed, that forty millions of people have died of it in different parts of the world, in the course of the last century, during part of which time its mortality was much lessened compared with former centuries, by means of inoculation. Allowing for its being confined for many centuries, in its ravages
upon human life, to its birth place in Africa, it is still probable, several hundred millions of people have perished by it, since its first introduction into the world. In contemplating this immense destruction of our species by a single disease, together with the ravages it has occasionally committed upon the senses, upon beauty, and upon health in portions who have survived it, we are struck with horror at the retrospect, and are led to mourn over the wide extended scene which it exhibits of human misery. But happily for mankind, this general mortality and misery will be felt and seen no more. A new era is begun in the medical history of man, and the most mortal of all diseases is about to be struck out of the list of human evils. Its destiny is fixed, and the day is not very remote, when the very name of the small pox shall be found only in books of medicine. I need hardly add, that this great revolution in favor of the population and happiness of our species, has been effected by the substitution of a harmless disease, taken from a domestic animal, to the small pox. Thick and lasting be the honors of that highly favored physician, who first discovered and established this safe and delicate antidote to a mortal and loathsome disease. Unknown till lately, beyond the limits of the district in which he practised, the name of Dr. Jenner has extended to every part of the globe, and will be coeval with time itself. His extensive and durable fame will be merited, for he has introduced into the world, the means of saving millions of lives.
"For a full account of the advantages of vaccine inoculation, above inoculation for the small pox, I refer you to Dr. Aikin's epitome of nearly all that has been published upon this subject. I shall briefly enumerate them.
 1. It requires no preparation in diet and medicine.  2. It may be performed with equal safety at all seasons.  3. It is a mild disease, seldom confining a patient to his house, or interrupting his business.  4. It risks no sense, and does no injury to beauty.  5. It is not contagious.  6. It sometimes carries off chronic diseases.  7. It is never mortal, except when it is accidentally combined with other diseases. 
"Let us not be discouraged by the few instances which have occurred of the vaccine matter having failed to produce the disease. Time and experience will soon correct our errors, and perfect our knowledge in this branch of medicine. I well recollect the time when inoculation for the small pox was attended with much less certainty and success than it is at present; and when the deaths and fore arms from it, had nearly banished it from our country. So unpopular was it, from those and other less reasonable causes, that Dr. Boylston had the windows of his house broken for attempting to introduce it into the then province of Massachusetts.
"In expressing our triumph in the conquest, which reason and humanity have lately obtained over the most mortal of all diseases, we are led to anticipate the time, when they shall both obtain a similar conquest, by applying the means which have been discovered, to the prevention and annihilation of the plague. How long the blindness, which has perpetuated this disease for so many ages may continue, I know not; but I believe it is as much out of the power of prejudice, error and interest, to prevent its final and total extinction, as to prevent the change of seasons, or the annual revolutions of our globe around the sun."
* * * * * Continue to diffuse the results of your inquiries and observations through our country. Dr. Mead's "non sibi, sed toti," should be the motto of every physician.
From, Dear Sir, your friend and brother in the Republic of Medicine, BENJAMIN RUSH.
Dr. Waterhouse, Professor of Medicine in the University of Cambridge.
P. S. I have presented the curious and elegant engraving you sent me of the vaccine and variolous pustules to Dr. Cox, who proposes to frame it, and give it a place upon the wall of his parlour.
* A considerable part of this paragraph being complimentary, is for that reason omitted.
Capt. Calvert of the Maria, in 35 days from Gibraltar, brings dispatches from Consul Gavino. While at the Rock, it was reported that lieut. Sterret, of the Enterprise, had taken a prize having Triopolitan property on board. It was not officially known at Gibraltar, that Algiers had declared war against France. A rumour to that effect prevailed previous to capt. C's sailing. No accounts were received of the loss of an American Frigate. The Adams was at Gibraltar, and the John Adams was on her way to Malta.
Phila. Pap.
PRICES CURRENT,
London, February 26.
  Pot and Pearl Ashes, 40 to 44s   Fine Flour, per barrel, 38 to 40s   Sea Island Georgia Cotton, 24 to 37½   American Pitch, 14s per cwt.   American Tar, 23 to 24s per barrel,   Tobacco, lb. Maryland fine 9d to 10d.   Virginia fine 6d to 7d. Carolina 2½ to 3½d. Georgia 3d to 4d.   Turpentine, 22s. per barrel.   Bank Stock 190. 3 per cent Consols, 7½. 
Just received, and for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP,
(Price One Dollar)
A FEW COPIES OF
A Prospect of Exterminating the SMALL POX,
PART II:
Being a continuation of a narrative of facts concerning the progress of the new inoculation in America:
Together with
PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS
On the local appearance, symptoms, and mode of treating the
VARIOLA VACCINA,
or
KINE POX:
Including some letters to the Author from distinguished characters, on the subject of this benign remedy, now passing with a rapid step through all ranks of society in Europe and America.
By BENJ'N. WATERHOUSE, M. D. Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in the University of Cambridge.
April 8. d3t
Notice.
Agreeable to the Act of Incorporation, there will be held, at the Alexandria Academy on Monday the 11th instant at 11 o'clock; an Election for thirteen Trustees; those who are entitled to a vote will please be punctual in their attendance.
JACOB HOFFMAN,
Secretary.
April 8. d
Oxen Wanted.
CASH will be given for three pair of good Working Oxen, that have been well trained. Apply to Colonel G. Gilpin, Geo. Coryell, or Wm. HARTSHORNE.
April 8. 311aw
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Alexander & Allison, comp. against Jacob Harman & W. Davis, trading under the Firm of Harman & Davis, Wm. Mitchell & Robert Brown Jameson. dcts.
In Chancery.
This suit abates as to the plaintiff 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 inhabitants of this district, on motion of said complainant, 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 secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent 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. DENEATE, March 10. JAWAM Clerk

JOSIAH FAXON, & Co.
Have just received, A cargo of fresh R. Island Lime.—Also, A few boxes best Havanna SEGARS. N. B. They have a quantity of Slack- ed Lime by the bushel or in casks, which they will sell very low for cash. April 5. 6 d
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bbls. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bbls. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hds and bbls. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet dia- meter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet. And at the Mill, Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel. William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5. d
Just Received, A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS, For sale by T. SIMMS. Just received and for Sale by JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
Public Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, without reserve, on Thursday the 28th day of April, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Sundry Building Lots, SITUATED on the corner of Wash- ington and Cameron streets, with sundry Buildings thereon; at which time the payment will be completed round the said lots.
Also,
That whole square, with five framed HOUSES thereon, either in lots from 36 to 25 feet front by 100 and 110 feet deep; a fifteen feet alley to each lot, or the whole square, as may best suit the purchasers.
It is pleasantly situated on Oronocco Alfred, Patrick, and Pendleton streets, laying between John Dundas and John Potts, Esquires, houses. A part of the purchase can be taken in goods, the terms of payment will be more particularly made known on the day of Sale. JOHN BOGUE. April 6. eo. ds.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday e- vening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a sad- dle and bridle: The mare is about 14 1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear un- der the bridle, some white upon one or other hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening.
The above reward will be given on de- livery of the mare and bridle, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard.
City of Washington, March 25. eo
Notice.
ALL persons having claims on the estate of the late Mrs. Martha Washington, are requested to exhibit their accounts properly proved; and those per- sons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment.
THOMAS PETER, Acting Executor.
March 3. 21W
FOR SALE,
THE lot with the HOUSE thereon at the south east corner of Cameron and Alfred streets late the Property of Thomas Richards.—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 rented.
WILLIAM CRAIK. Sept. 20. 1W.
ADVERTISEMENT.
On THURSDAY the twenty first day of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale on the premises, in the Town of Alexandria, the follow- ing parcels of
LAND,
late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his will for the payment of his debts, to wit:
One parcel of Land lying up on the east side of Union Street & to the northward of Wilkes Street, fronting twenty eight feet up- on Union Street and extending about two hun- dred feet into the river, having an alley of twen- ty feet running the whole depth; upon it is erected a frame warehouse; the ground is sub- ject to an annual rent of 9l. 17s. 6d. It will be sold altogether or divided to accommodate pur- chasers. One half of a brewery, with all its im- plements and utensils necessary for carrying on the business upon a large scale, and a parcel of ground appertaining to it, fronting about forty feet upon Water Street. The whole of the brew- ery and ground is now under a demise, at a rent of six hundred dollars per annum. A piece of ground immediately joining on the brewery, and fronting about forty feet on Water Street, and ex- tending one hundred and fifty feet on a twenty feet alley. A piece of ground fronting on Wash- ington and St. Asaph's streets. This will be laid off in to convenient lots. A piece of ground lying up- on the south side of King Street, extending 82 feet to a twelve feet alley; in the front is erect- ed a two story brick dwelling house, and upon the alley a two story frame warehouse. A piece of ground lying upon Union and Wolfe streets, ex- tending with Wolfe sixty two feet and an half, with Union about 120 feet. Upon this there are erected a large distillery, warehouse and com- pressing room. The improvements were calculated for carrying on that business upon an extensive scale; there are three stills in it. Not having been oc- cupied for sometime past, the property is something out of repair. The ground is subject to an annual rent of 131l. 18s. 0d. There will be sold at the same time, a small tract of land contigu- ous to the town, containing 37 acres. This is subdivided, and will be sold in small parcels con- taining from 4 to 6 acres. The sale will be con- tinued till the whole is sold.
The terms of sale are one fourth of the pur- chase money in hand when deeds will be ex- ecuted to the purchasers; one other fourth in six months after the sale; one other fourth in twelve months, and the remaining fourth in eighteen months, for securing these payments a deed of trust will be required upon the property conveyed from each purchaser for his part.
THOS. A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH, Being Executors of John Fitzgerald. March 7. co. ds.
DENTISTRY.
THE Ladies and Gentlemen of Alex- andria are respectfully informed, that T. BRUFF, Dentist, Inventor and Patentee of the Perpendicular Extracting 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 transplanting 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.
He 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
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on hand in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.— Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to
WILLIAM GALEY. December 7. eo
Printing in all its va- riety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Vaccine Inoculation.
For a more general diffusion of this benefit to society—as a means to extinguish that dreadful disease, the Small Pox.
The subscriber proposes to those who wish to extend so important a considerat- ion, that an institution be formed in some respects on the plan of Dr. James Smith of Baltimore—by a subscription of one dol- lar to intitle to send four, and so in pro- portion to any number of persons, whose circumstances deny them the benefit other- wise with convenience.
Those disposed to favor the plan will please apply at Mr. Samuel Bishop's Book Store, Royal Street, where a subscription paper is left, or to the subscriber in Prince Street.
CH: DOUGLASS,
Who has FRESH MATTER of the eighth day. March 29. eo
To Rent,
A very convenient dwelling HOUSE, near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds.
Also, to Sell or Rent,
A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley ad- joining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker.
JOHN T. BROOKS. March 17. eo. 11
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets. They will be sold sepa- rate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years Apply to
THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
Public Sale.
Will be offered at Public Sale on Monday the second day of next month, That HOUSE and LOT on Prince Street in which Mr. Thomas Wil- iams now lives.
Also, that large and valuable LOT situated on the corner of Prince and Washington streets, on which is a two story frame HOUSE occupied by Mr. Amos Alexander. There is a ground rent of Thirty Dollars per annum on the last mentioned property. The terms of payment will be one fourth ready money, and the other three fourths in six, twelve and eighteen months.
April 4. co. ds.
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun. Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT,
First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins. Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Bales India Cottons, Checks and Callicoes, China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs, Mould and dip Candles, Red Seal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17. eo
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 authorised 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 Trus- tees of Joseph Cary. March 4. 2AW 12T
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. RICH'D. RATCLIFF. Feb. 2. 21W
A great bargain in Land.
Will be sold at the Coffee House in Alex- andria, on Wednesday the 18th 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 Warrantee bearing date on the 11th February, 1802, from the late Charles Tur- ner to the subscribers. This Land is well adapted 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, toge- ther with a fine flourishing young 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, HEZ. SMOOT, } Trustees. March 5. 21W
Valuable Property and Cash, TO BE DISPOSED OF FOR WET & DRY GOODS.
The moieties of two large tracts of LAND lying on Sandy river, in the county of Kenhawa, state of Virginia, the title papers of which are ready and im- mediate conveyance may be made. To this property are attached Two Thousand Dollars in Cash, to be disposed of in the same manner. These lands are represent- ed to be valuable, and will be parted with at nearly the cost of warrants and original charges. Necessity compels this property to be offered for sale, that a dividend may take place with those interested, some of whom much want their proportion of the money therein vested.
To view the plans, title papers, &c. call on Mr. Groverman. Feb. 24. 2AW 12T
Flowers for Sale.
THE subscriber intending to leave this country, will offer for sale, a great quantity of FLOWERS, collected with great care, knowledge and choice, viz.
About two thousand of the best HYACINTHS imported from Harlem, consisting of about 300 different sorts, in color and size, all of the most valuable kind that can be procured.
Also, from 2 to 3000 TULIPS of the first quality, consisting of 250 dif- ferent sorts, imported from Harlem and parts of Flanders, where those flowers are found in the greatest perfection. The hy- acints will be in full bloom about the 12th of April, and will be sold on that day at 10 o'clock in the morning, in parcels, to the highest bidder, at my plantation near Bladensburg, if fair, if not the first fair day.
I will also sell at the same time my GARDNER, a Negro man 35 years of age, with his wife and children; he has been a waiter, is a very good garden- er and shoemaker; the woman is about 30 years of age, a good cook, washer and sews tolerably well.
H. STIER.
P. S. The sale of the flowers advertised for the 12th of April, will be postponed until the 18th of April on account of the backward season. March 28. 3T 5 & 8th A
FOR SALE,
For ready money, or a note negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria, payable at a short date,
A young, strong Negro Man. For terms apply to the Printer. March 15. 2AW 8T
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