Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-10-19 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. III.]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1803.
[No. 888.
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 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, Duffs,  Plains and Kersies,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Rusfels,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Coloured Threads, Hats, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
October 17.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the former 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,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kersies,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Osnaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
October 17.
Cotton & Stewart,
Have received a considerable addition to their former stock of BOOKS & STATIONARY.
ALSO,
500 pieces of PAPER HANGINGS of the most modern patterns—now opening and for sale at their Book Store, Royal Street, Alexandria; where country merchants and others may be supplied with every article in their line on the most moderate terms.
August 19.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by Robert and John Gray, At their Book Store, King Street, Alexandria, HISTORY
OF THE
British Expedition to Egypt. TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED, A sketch of the present state of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps, and a portrait of Sir
RALPH ABERCROMBIE.
BY ROBERT T. WILSON, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, in his Britannic Majesty's service, and Knight of the Imperial Military Order of Maria Theresa.
September 21.
A Gardner Wanted.
I wish to employ a man who is qualified to undertake the management and cultivation of a large Garden and seventy acres of land, in the neighbourhood of Alexandria.
James Craik.
The Ship United States,
Captain FINLEY,
A regular Trader for Liverpool,
will begin to discharge on Monday the 31 inst. and will be ready to receive Freight by the 15th. She has good accommodations for passengers. Apply to Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Who have imported by the above ship, the ship Ann, and by the Atlanta, via Baltimore, an assortment of
Fall Goods.
Also, Queens Ware and Liverpool China in crates and casks; a few bales of Canvas, Coperas in casks, and a few hundred bushels of Coals. Oct. 1. d
For Falmouth and a Market.
The new Ship ANN, Capt. Bradford,
A few bds. of Tobacco will be taken on FREIGHT, to the address of T. Middleton & Co. London, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, who will make the usual advances on it.
Robert T. Hooe & Co.
Who have received, by late arrivals from Liverpool and London, a general assortment of FALL GOODS, which will be opened and for sale in a few days. Sept. 30. d
For Freight or Charter, (To any port in the West Indies or the U. States)
THE SCH'R DISPATCH,
JOSHUA FREEBLE, Master, burthen 750 barrels. She is a fine staunch vessel, completely found and ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to the master on board at Gilpin's Wharf, or to JOSEPH RIDDLE, & Co. Sept. 7. d
For Sale,
THE SLOOP Diana, a good tight vessel,
carries 3000 bushels, or 600 barrels flour. ALSO,
The Schooner Leboon,
burthen Five Hundred barrels. Both vessels are lying at our wharf, and will be sold on low terms.
We have received by the ship Diana, 60 bds. Guadalupe clayed Sugars, of good quality, And have on hand, Jamaica Spirits, Windward Rum, Muscovado Sugars, first and second qualities, Pork, Whiskey, &c. &c. all which will be sold at reasonable prices. JOHN & THOS. VOWELL. Sept. 8. d
For Freight or Charter, The SHIP Fair American,
Capt. Stover,
about two years old, burthen 217 tons. Apply to
Janney & Paton.
Who have received and for sale on board said vessel, 160 tons Plaister of Paris. Sept. 22. d
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner RESOLUTION,
Job Simmens, Master;
a complete, staunch vessel, burthen 950 barrels, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to John G. Ladd, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal Streets. Sept. 22. d
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber, of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of the said County, Letters of Administration with the will annexed, on the personal estate of Margaret Wilson, late of the said County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said estate are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the twenty seventh day of July next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded the benefit of the said estate. WILLIAM WIGGINS, Administrator with the Will annexed, of Margaret Wilson. August 1. 72W12T.
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship CATO,
ELEAZER FREEMAN Master;
burthen 450 bds. Tobacco, a strong, staunch vessel. Apply to
Lawrason and Smoot, Robert Young, William Yeaton. Oct. 6. d
FOR FREIGHT, (Coastways)
The Schooner SEA FLOWER,
ELBY DOUGHTY, Master;
burthen 560 barrels, now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf. Apply to the master on board, or to
Daniel M'Clean. Who has for sale,
Peach Brandy of an excellent quality, soap and candles, axes and prime pork, Philadelphia hoop and bar iron, nail rods and foal leather. August 23. d
For Freight or Charter, To EUROPE or the W. INDIES,
The Ship Maria,
SAMUEL JOHNSON, Master,
burthen 1600 bds. Now in complete order for a voyage. For terms apply to said master on board, lying in the stream or to
J. G. LADD, at his dwelling house on Prince between Fairfax and Royal Streets. For sale on board said ship,
 250 casks R. I. Lime,  100 bushels Potatoes,  Few bales India Cottons. 
JUST ARRIVED, From St. Petersburg, (Russia.)
The Ship Hunter, Capt. M'Knight: Has on board, and will be landed and exposed for sale in a few days,
The following Cargo:
 Bar Iron, (old Sable) assorted,  First quality clean Hemp,  Do. Sail Duck,  Do. Ravens do.  White and Brown Sheetings,  Broad and narrow Diapers,  Drillings, &c. &c. 
Apply to R. T. Hooe and Co. J. and T. Vowell, Lawrason and Smoot.
N. B.—The Ship Hunter
is intended as a constant trader to Russia, and may be looked for early next fall, with a more general assortment of Russia Goods. Lawrason and Smoot. Oct. 6. d
The Subscriber
Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has opened his Store again in Union Street, where he has for sale,
All kinds of GROCERIES,
 Rhode Island Cheese and Potatoes,  Onions, Corn Meal, together with 
Fresh Fruits and Nuts, viz.
 Oranges, Lemons, Limes, tamarinds, raisins, figs, prunes, English walnuts, almonds, and their barks. 
Philadelphia Bottled Cyder
of the first quality, excellent fat mackerel by the barrel, and first quality chewing tobacco. Abel Willis. Sept. 28. d
Notice is hereby given,
THAT we intend to petition the next General Assembly of Virginia, for a law to establish a town at the Occoquan Mills, in the county of Prince William, under certain regulations. Ellicott, Campbell & Wheeler. Occoquan Mills, Oct. 5, 1803. d
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Atlanta, via Baltimore, from London,
FALL GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
Lost at the late Fire,
A fire Bucket painted red and inscribed 'Franklin Fire Society, Wm. Ladd, 1792.' Whoever will return it to the subscriber shall be liberally rewarded. J. G. LADD. Sept. 29. d
Late Publications,
For Sale by Robert & John Gray, BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, KING STREET,
TRAVELS in Upper and Lower Egypt, during the campaign of General Bonaparte in that country: by Vivant Denon, 2 vol. 8vo. price 450 cents, in boards.
History of the British Expedition to Egypt: by Robert T. Wilson, one vol. 8vo. price 250 cents, bound.
Refroe's Life of Lorenzo de Medici: 3 vol. 8vo. price 675 cents in boards, or 10 dols. bound in calf and gilt.
Parent's Friend, or extracts from the principal works on Education, from the time of Montaigne to the present day: 2 vol. 8vo. price 400 cents, bound.
Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography: containing Memoirs of thirty six of the most conspicuous characters of the present age, price 250 cents, bound.
Domestic Encyclopedia: now publishing by subscription, to be completed in 5 vol. 8vo. price to subscribers 250 cents, per vol. in boards.
Friend of Women: translated from the French of Bourdier de Villement, by A. Morrice, price 100 cents.
Washington's Letters on Agriculture, 8vo. 100 cents in boards.
John Bull, or an Englishman's Fire Side: a new and celebrated Comedy, in five acts, by Geo. Colman the Younger, price 25 cents.
R. and J. GRAY
Keep constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of writing paper and blank account books.
Country Merchants
may be supplied with the following articles, by the gross or dozen, on as good terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore or Philadelphia:
Almanacs for the year 1804, school bibles and testaments, Episcopal prayer books, Watts's psalms and hymns, Rippon's, Wesley's and Newton's hymns, New Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Jones's and Enfield's pocket dictionaries, Universal, Webster's Dilworth's, Columbian and Pearce's spelling books, N. England and Columbian primers, Scott's lessons, Enfield's Speaker, Monitor, Murray's English reader, Sequel to do. Introduction to Reading, Blop's fables, Ashe's grammar, and a great variety of cheap and toy books, Walkden's best British inkpowder for records, inkholders of various descriptions, red morocco pocket books, sealing wax, wafers, playing cards, bonnet boards, &c. &c.
Also on Hand,
250 reams good wrapping paper, a few kegs printing ink of an excellent quality, a complete assortment of German flutes from 2 to 12 dols. each, violins, violin strings, bows and bridges, instructions for the file, flute, violin, &c.
Nota Bene —All new American Publications of merit are regularly received by Rob. and John Gray, and may be had at their book store in King Street at the same prices at which they fell were they are published.
District of Columbia,
County of Alexandria, ss.
JUNE TERM, 1803.
John Potts, Complainant, against Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, merchants and partners under the firm of Finley, Bannatyne & Co. and Wm. Wilson, Defendants.
The defendants, Robert Finley, Jno. Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, Jas. Hobkirk and Robt. Buchanan Dunlop, 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 Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk, and Robert Buchanan Dunlop do appear here on the first day of November next, and enter their appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendant Wm. Wilson, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendants, Robert Finley, John Bannatyne, Andrew Buchanan, James Hobkirk and Robert Buchanan Dunlop 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, S 20. dam Clerk.

JAMES BACON,  His Store on King-Street, within one door of Washington-Street, has just received, a quantity of well assorted  PATENT SHOT, which, with a general assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Wines, Brandy, Spirits, and generally every other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
For New-York, The fast sailing  Schooner Friendship, JOHN QUANDRILL, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board, lying at Merchant's wharf, or to  Philip Care, Union Street. Who has for sale, 200 casks single and FF Powder, 50 kegs first quality Ground Ginger, 100 bis. do. Shad, 40 bis. do. Herring, 3000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, and Best superfine Flour for family use. Oct. 18. d
For Boston, The Sch'r ELIZABETH, Mirick Nickerson, Master: For Freight or Passage apply to the subscriber, at his dwelling house on Prince, between Fairfax and Royal Streets. J. G. LADD. Oct. 17. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship HERO, burthen 200 tons or thereabouts, said ship will carry 300 hhds. or 2000 bbls. Has on board for sale, 20 pipes HOLLAND GIN. For terms apply to the Master on board. Thomas Cole. Oct. 17. d
Thirty Dollars Reward. LAST evening, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, my floor on Prince Street was broke into, and some money taken out of the cash drawer—I hereby offer the above reward, to any person who will give me information of the offender or offenders, to be paid on his or their conviction. Wm. RAMSAY. Oct. 17. d3t
Notice. THE Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria is removed to the house of Jas. B. Nickolls. By order of the Board, J. B. NICKOLLS, Sec'y. N. B. The hours of meeting of the Board are the same as usual, and the time of acceptance is extended to four o'clock. Insurance Office, Sept. 15. d
WILLIAM LADD Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of  Irish Linens and Woollen Goods, suitable to the season. Oct. 17.
FOR SALE, A handsome PIANO FORTE, warranted,— Apply to BELL and WRAY. Sept. 27. d
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the ship Ann, at Alexandria, JABEZ PALMER, a seaman belonging to said ship: he is about 5 feet 5 inches high, dark complexion; long, dark hair, dark eyes, and is a good featured man. He was seen in town about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, and when seen had on a blue short jacket, dirty linen trowers, and black round hat. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. CHAS. BRADFORD. Oct. 17. d7t
Stoughton's Bitters. During the present sickly season, the use of STOUGHTON'S BITTERS , (imported from London) will be found of great service, as preventive to disease, especially where there is an infectious atmosphere and a predisposition in the habit to contagion. It eminently braces the constitution, and renovates the whole system. It may be used instead of spirits in water, tea, or other drink. It restores lost appetite, expels worms in children, and, if regularly used during the fall season, will prevent the ague and fever. In short, it only needs to be tried, to convince every one of its great efficacy. These Bitters may be had, with copious directions, (prepared at the original warehouse in London) in quart bottles at one fourth of the former charge for the same in vials, at S. Snowdon's Printing Office, Alexandria, where a bottle is constantly kept open for trial. Also, at A. BUCK's, Frederickburg. Oct. 3. eo
FOR SALE, Bills of Exchange on London. Wm. HODGSON.
[We have a strong suspicion that the following elegant patriot Jeu D'Esprit , is the production of a living English Poet, whose genius, education and many energy of sentiment, are of remarkable similarity to those of the Scottish Burns.] (Lon. Pap.)
A NATIONAL BENEFIT, PARTICULARLY TO THE LADIES.
I courted long a pretty maid, Whose pleasure 'twas to fret me; Yet I woo'd on, as I have said, As long as she would let me.
Now Judie had an ugly trick, Too common I believe, On cushions surely pins should stick! She stuck them on her sleeve!
I've felt the truth of what I write, And cannot well conceal it; A pin scratch is a hateful sight; More hateful still to feel it.
I never stole a kiss, no never, In public or alone, But her brass swords were there for ever, And bled me to the bone.
Then when my fingers with a trill I snapt; and whistled quicker; The hussey laugh'd the louder still, And stuck her pins the thicker.
True to her point my Judie stood, And still retain'd her humor; Yet, sure her brass work may do good! For lo! there is a tumor
That swarms of Frenchmen are at hand, All wou'drous fond of woman; The grandmothers, and wives, and else The daughters of your yeomen.
Now thus I'd serve the little man, Where'er he steps on shore; (I mean that warlike Corsican, Whose name makes such a roar.)
I'd place my Judie on the beach, Then, ere the storm increases, He'd seize the first within his reach, And tear himself to pieces.
From the (Baltimore) Anti-Democrat. MR GRAY,
The impression of seamen from on board American merchant vessels, has long been a subject of newspaper discussion, and not unfrequently of the editorial remarks of the Anti-Democrat . But notwithstanding those discussions, and the clearness with which you have stated the principles on which the English government proceed to claim their own seamen, when found on board American vessels; yet many seem disposed to doubt the correctness of those principles, and to abuse that government for exercising a power, which, however oppressive it may be as it respects British seamen, cannot be considered as a violation of the neutral rights of this country.
No one entertains, or can entertain, higher ideas of our national honor, of the respect which is due to our flag, and of the importance of adopting every measure conducive to the protection and increase of our commerce, than the author of these observations. But what is there derogatory to the honor of the United States, as a nation, or to the dignity of her flag, or to that respect which is due to her commerce, in allowing the commanders of British vessels of war, duly authorized by their government, to visit and search American merchant vessels for the subjects of their own government? That the English have a right to impress American seamen no one will contend. Such conduct would be a most unauthorised and unjustifiable abuse of power; and such as would loudly call for a decisive interference on the part of the American executive. Though it is no violation of the laws of nations, or of any treaty now subsisting between the United States and Great-Britain, for the commanders of English ships of war, duly authorized, to visit and search American merchant vessels, and finding British seamen on board of them, to impress them into the service of their country, yet it is a dangerous power, and one which they exercise at their peril. If they take none but British subjects, as it respects this country, they are justifiable; but should they mistake, and impress American citizens , the government of Great Britain would be answerable to that of the United States, for all the consequences; and should they refuse to rectify such mistakes, to retain such seamen, after having discovered them to be American citizens , and to make proper reparation, it would be, on their part, a violation of rights, and an abuse of power of the most wanton kind; and such as would justify even war itself, on the part of the United States. But whatever may have been the conduct of some
petty commanders, the English government have not, as yet, forgotten, and it is expected never will so far forget, the rights of other nations, and so far disregard the laws of nations in general, as thus wantonly, to abuse their power.
It is of consequence that there should be principles among nations, as well as individuals; and not only that there should be principles, but that they should be strictly adhered to by all nations. It is of equal importance that there should be laws among them, and that those laws should not be violated by every nation for whose interest it is so to do. If, according to the laws and established principles of nations, British ships of war, duly commissioned by their government, have a right to visit and search neutral merchant vessels; and if, according to the laws of Great-Britain, they have a right to impress English seamen into the service of their country, wherever they find them, it is no violation of the neutral rights of this country for them to search our merchant vessels, and finding British seamen on board of them, to impress them into such service. That being the case, however contrary it may be to the interest of American merchants, and however discordant it may be to the feelings of American citizens, they are bound to submit to it.
But these principles are denied. It is contended by many, that, by the laws of nations, British ships of war are not authorized even to stop American merchant vessels. That the mere acts of stopping, visiting, and searching them, are abuses of power, as unjustifiable and wanton as can be committed by nations. That it is of no consequence, whether seamen on board American vessels are British subjects, or American citizens. That having shipped themselves on board American vessels, they have placed themselves under the protection of the American flag; which, as regards all other nations, has the magic power of immediately transforming them into American citizens; and that all American or neutral vessels, sailing under the American or neutral flag, are sacred from the inspection of all belligerent nations. That they have no right to stop them, to enquire whether they are neutral or not, whether their cargoes are composed of neutral property or the property of an enemy; or whether they are navigated by native Americans, by their own seamen, or by those of their enemies.
If the mere act of visiting the American flag has this wonderful effect, not only of rendering every thing American , but every thing sacred , it becomes unnecessary to make any enquiry, either into the right the English possess of claiming their own seamen, who may have shipped themselves on board American vessels, or into the efficiency of American protections ; because it can neither be ascertained that such persons are British subjects, nor that they are not provided with American protections , nor any thing about it. This right of search therefore, ought, and shall be the first subject of discussion. If it is found, that such a right is inconsistent with reason, justice, and policy, and that is not recognized by the laws of nations, there is an end to the question. But if, on the contrary, it is found that such a right does exist, and that it has always been considered one of the most important and firmly established principles in the codes of the maritime nations of Europe, by all writers eminent for their learning upon that subject; and that it is a right founded not only upon justice and policy, but upon the principles of self defence and self-preservation; then it will become necessary to pursue the subject; and to enquire how far the English, after having visited American vessels, and found their seamen on board of them, have a right to examine them, and to impress them into their service, particularly when equipped with American protections .
The right of visiting and searching neutral merchant vessels, has long been a subject of dispute among the maritime nations of Europe; but at the same time it is a right, which has been constantly exercised by some nations. Those nations who had the most powerful fleets, and the greatest controul over the seas, advocated, supported, and exercised it; and those nations who had the most commerce, with the least naval force to protect it, opposed it, but without success. But, generally speaking, nations only advocated and supported it while powerful , and only condemned it while weak . The sentiments of the same nation, therefore, varied according to the strength or weakness of her naval force. This constant fluctuation and change applies particularly to France. Her laws upon that subject seem always to have been "directed by interest and supported by power." While the superiority of her naval power continued, she was the most rigid exerciser of what she now calls an unauthorized and humiliating exercise of power ; but the moment she lost her maritime ascendancy, she became the champion of neutral rights, and the advocate of what she now terms " the modern law of nations ." But whatever changes there may have been in other states, and however variant the writers of other nations may have been, upon the same subject, the law and the practice of Great Britain seem to have been uniform. She has always contended for the right of visitation and search ; she has always contended for it; she has always exercised it; and that
too has always been the law. That law, as has been the case with almost every other law, founded, as that is, upon principles of reason, justice, policy, general convenience, and universal preservation, has met with opposition. Two of the most powerful confederacies, that were ever formed in Europe, were entered into, for the express purpose of destroying it, and establishing that no less obscure than mischievous , principle, that " free ships make free goods ." The first of these coalitions was formed during the American war. Great Britain was at that time opposed to the United States, France, Spain, and Holland. She then, as at present, claimed and exercised the right of visiting and searching all neutral merchant vessels. Russia, Sweden, and Denmark were neutrals; which three powers, together with some of the inferior states of Europe, entered into a league, the object of which was to establish the principle, that " free ships make free goods ," and to support each other in opposing the English in the exercise of that right, which they claimed, as being a part of the law of nations, of visiting and searching neutral merchant ships. France perceiving that the intention of this coalition was to destroy the naval superiority of Great Britain, acquired, or seemed to acquire in their scheme. But this seeming acquiescence was all that was accomplished by this mighty armed neutrality of the North. Great Britain made no concessions, no submissions; there was no alteration in her practice; and no alteration in the law, except that which arose from the concessions which were made by France; which, as is the case with all French concessions, were dictated by interest.
The next attempt at innovation, and for establishing " the modern law of nations " was made by the northern powers during the last war between France and Great-Britain. How that terminated all must recollect, who have not forgotten the bombardment of Copenhagen by Lord Nelson. The law, therefore, in Great Britain now remains, as it always has been. "The right of visiting and searching merchant ships upon the high seas, whatever be the ships, whatever be the cargoes, whatever be their destinations," says Sir William Scott, "is the incontestable right of the lawfully commissioned cruisers of a belligerent nation."—If this is not sufficient to satisfy every one, that the law is as above laid down, it may be said in confirmation, that Lord Mansfield, one of the most able & learned judges that ever sat on a bench of justice, that Vattel, a French writer upon the laws of nations, of the greatest celebrity, and that Bynkershoek another writer of great authority upon the same subject, are all of the same opinion. And even Hubner, who wrote in 1759 for the express purpose of proving " that free ships make free goods ," and who, as Sir William Scott observes, was the great champion of neutral privileges, admits the right of search and visitation .
But it will be asked, were not those persons, who have thus written interested? And are those decisions, which have been given by Lord Mansfield, and Sir William Scott to bind the world? What have the other nations of Europe to do with their decisions? What have Americans to do with their decisions? Was it not for the interest of Great Britain, at that time that the law should be, what they have declared it to be; and did not those judges feel themselves obliged to declare that to be the law, which was dictated by the interest of the crown? Those great and learned men never felt themselves bound nor were they ever influenced by the interest of the country to which they belonged. On the contrary, in cases depending upon the laws of nations, they always decided in conformity to them. Indeed, it is the peculiar province of the latter of those gentlemen to decide according to the law of nations; and I am confident in saying he is a man whose integrity no one can impeach, whom no one can accuse of partiality, and of whom no one can say, "he always decides according to the interest of Great Britain."
But we do not rely merely upon these decisions; they are confirmed by a host of writers upon the laws of nations, of different countries. It is in vain to say that all these writers were interested. It might with as much propriety be said that no law is binding which has been made for the purpose of protecting property, because made and supported by rich men, and therefore by persons interested. A law is not the less binding, because it has been opposed. But putting all authorities out of the question, it is easy to satisfy every mind of candor, that the law is as contended for. What is the law of nations, but the practice and customs of nations? What then has been the practice and customs of nations, on this subject? It is not admitted, that every nation, who has ever had naval superiority in Europe, has contended for, and exercised this right? Different nations have at different times exercised it, as they acquired maritime consequences and power. France has advocated or opposed it, according to her interest and power; and so has been the conduct of the other maritime nations of Europe, except that of Great Britain, which has been uniformly the same. But some one or more nations have always been powerful at sea and always exercised this right of visitation and search . There have been frequent oppositions, but none of them successful. The law therefore has never been altered, but still remains the same. And I will go farther and say, that the law is not only so, but that it is a law founded upon principles of utility, general policy, national convenience, and preservation. If nations did not possess this right, it would be impossible for them to ascertain whether they were in the most perfect safety, or in the most eminent danger; whether they were approached by commercial friends or enemies. Belligerent nations have a right to do every thing conducive

with the view of nations to weaken each other, to conquer each other, and to destroy each other. But of all these rights they would be deprived by taking away the right of visitation and search. It would be impossible for them to ascertain who were their enemies, and who their friends; what vessels were neutral, and what belonged to their enemies; what ships were laden with enemy's property, and what with neutral; and which were navigated by neutral seamen, and which by their enemies, or their enemies. In fine, it would either make it necessary for them to attack the commerce of the whole world or to make no attack at all. If that doctrine was established Bonaparte would have only to charter from the citizens of the United States all their vessels, fill them with French soldiers, and he would have no difficulty in transporting them to England. Being on board neutral vessels, and sailing under a neutral flag, English vessels at war would have no right to interfere with them. They would be bound to consider the neutral flag, as conclusive evidence, not only of the neutrality of the vessels, but of the cargo, the mariners, and of all on board. But how inconsistent is this with the laws of self defence? Which is the most perfect right, that of defending one's self, or that of preserving the independence and pride of another? Is not the law of self defence the first law of nations; and one with which no other can be put in competition? This is what Sulpicius contends for.
True the advocates of the "modern law of nations," seem to consider independence, as not only the most important, but the most perfect right in nature. Not content with making man independent of man, they would even destroy his dependence upon his God, and make him depend solely upon his own passions and feelings. Independence is a feeling, that ought always to be cherished; but only as it is consistent with the nature of man and things, as they now exist. A state of perfect independence never yet existed in society, or among nations. It is absolutely necessary for the existence of civil society, and the harmony of nations, that both individuals and nations should make a sacrifice of a part of their independence and some of their pride. Indeed, it ought not to be called a sacrifice. It is only changing air for subsistence; or that which is of no value, for that which is absolutely necessary. The suffering belligerent nations to visit & search our vessels is a sacrifice of that kind. We lose only a momentary gratification of pride, but we gain an important right, which will enable us, in our turn, to defend ourselves from abuse and aggression.
Having now ascertained, that belligerents do possess the right of visitation and search, we are prepared for the examination of the efficacy and force of American protections in the hands of British seamen, which is reserved for the next number.
SULPICIUS. Baltimore, Oct. 6, 1803.
NEWBURYPORT, October 11.
Sad Disaster. With regret we have to record the loss of the schooner Sally, captain George Rappal, of this port, on her passage from Guadaloupe. The circumstances, from captain Rappal's hand, are as follows: "Sailed from Point Petre 10th Sept. had a pleasant passage till the 26th, when, on the night following that day, had a gale of wind from S. E. till 12 o'clock, and at 1 o'clock the wind hauled to N. W. a fresh breeze, close reefed our sails; about 3 in the morning the mate came down and told me he could not free the pumps; we immediately went to pumping and bailing, but the water gained so fast that it was soon up to the beams, and we saw that all our efforts would prove of no use--went to work to get something into the boats--she settled fast, and soon floated the long boat over the gunnel--the people jumped into the boats, having got some provisions and one compass, I staid on board and took the sun, found we were in lat. 37, 51, N.--I then had just time to jump into the boat, and she went down head foremost, (September 27th.) The gale moderated, but very heavy sea, all our exertions were required to keep the boats above water that night; the 28th we had the wind about the same but light. We continued rowing, night and day, both boats to the Northward; nothing in sight but the canopy of heaven, and the boisterous element on which we floated, and the terror of death in our imaginations; on the 29th it was more moderate still rowing both boats; at 12 the wind sprung up at N. E. & blew hard, we had to keep before the wind, and made 23 miles something; on the 30th we let the small boat go, and that night we expected would be our last, it blowing hard and a heavy sea, being in the gulf, and we were almost exhausted; we continued sailing to the northward, wind at S. S. E. and S. E. but very heavy sea; death before our eyes continually, till the 4th of Oct. when to our unspeakable joy, after having been in the boat 8 days, we espied a sail about 12 o'clock, and bore for her, she immediately saw and took us on board, our crew being all alive, and seven in number; she was the brig Mary, capt. Southwick, from Boston bound to Baltimore, then under close reefed topsails; about two hours after, spoke capt. McCobb, from Demerara, bound to Boston, who took us on board, and landed us in Portsmouth.
SALEM, October 13.
General Hamilton has often been charged with the sin of a preference to a monarchical government, without, we believe, any other foundation than a malicious desire to
ruin his credit with a people firmly attached to republicanism. Mr. Adams is charged with the same crime, for having written that book, in which he says every American is bound to fall upon his knees in devout gratitude to Almighty God, for having favoured this nation with that Constitution which Hamilton contributed as much as any man to form, establish and maintain. The charge against Hamilton is often general, but is sometimes made specific, as respects his propositions in the General Convention. There both he, Mr. Madison, and other members, are supposed to have submitted propositions, in order to bring on a discussion that might lead to the adoption of that form which should on the whole appear most eligible, without being themselves particularly tenacious of them. Gen. H. it is believed, proposed that the President and Senate should like the judges, hold their offices during good behaviour, and that the Governors of the several States should be appointed by the general Government. This his enemies say is monarchy. We have also very good reason to believe that he became convinced, by the discussion which followed, the proposed duration of office would not answer our purposes, and cheerfully abandoned the idea. When the question, however, was taken, respecting the President, some of the States voted for it, and among them the Virginian Delegation, including the republican Mr. Madison.
Mr. Madison, it is believed, went much further than Gen. H. in his propositions; he even proposed that the President should have a negative upon the acts of the several State Legislatures. Though the propositions of neither of those Statesmen were adopted, yet it was not to be expected that any odium was to be attached to them for having made them; nor is it to be supposed that they did not prefer the Constitution which after much patient deliberation, and candid compromise was finally adopted. They both signed it, and they were both concerned in writing "The Federalist," a series of papers calculated to promote its adoption, and acknowledged to be the ablest productions upon that subject. Since that period, Gen. H. has uniformly exerted himself in support of the constitution; and though from year to year it has been frittered down, and is in a fair way (unless a change of councils should take place) to be shortly annihilated, yet he has never been known to have any hand in the murderous process, but on the contrary has endeavoured to avert the horrid catastrophe. Yet he is styled an enemy to the constitution, a friend to monarchy; while those who have destroyed some of its fairest features, and, as the Ægis informs us, are determined still to go on with the work of destruction, are called its dearest lovers.
NEW YORK, October 15.
Extra from the Protest of Captain Mookler, of Hudson.
DOMINICA: By this public instrument of protest be it known unto all whom it doth or may concern, that on the first day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, before me, John Wilbraham, notary public, by lawful authority duly admitted and sworn, residing and practising in the town of Roselle and island aforesaid, personally appeared John Mookler, master of the brig Mark and Mary, of the port of Hudson, in America, Emanuel Peracy, mate, and Owen Cathcart and Elias Thomas Moore, seamen, who being by me the said notary duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, depose and say--and first, the said John Mookler for himself saith, that he failed in the said brig from Sandy Hook, in America, on the 28th day of June last, with a cargo consisting of live stock, lumber, salt and pickled fish, beef, pork, flour, and bread--that being on her passage bound to Martinico, on the second day of July following, the vessel sprung a leak, by reason of the wind blowing a hard gale, and a very heavy sea going, insomuch that the kept one pump constantly working--that on the twenty ninth day of the said month of July, he arrived at the north end of Martinico, and was there boarded by a boat from his Britannic majesty's frigate Emerald, with an officer therein, who impressed and forcibly took out of the vessel three seamen and a boy, named Lyndon Comstock, Peter Backus, John Bacon, and Hugh McCormack, one of which had a protection and certificate of his being a citizen; that shortly after his so taking away the men he returned on board and brought with him an American sailor and an invalid who had been a long time in the frigate--that the said officer, in the name of captain James O'Brien, commander of said frigate, then ordered him, the deponent, to quit the coast of Martinico immediately, &c. when he stood for Dominica, where he arrived on the 31st, &c. Sworn to and signed by the aforesaid Mookler, Peracy, Cathcart, and Moore--and witnessed, testified and sealed in proper form: [Of the above impressed men Lyndon Comstock was born in this state, and Peter Backus in R. Island, and John Bacon had a certificate and protection, and Hugh McCormack was a boy, apprentice to the owner.]
PHILADELPHIA, October 16. Arrived, Briggs Apollo, Williams, St. Andrews; Hiram, Fullerton, Leghorn, via. Lazaretto; Jane, Logan, Jamaica; schooner Phoenix, Merrill, Portland. Arrived at the Lazaretto: Schooner Ann and Mary, Coulter, Jamaica. Cleared, Brig Saunders, Hartshorne, Wilmington, Delaware. The brig Dean, sailed from Liverpool for this port, the 31st August.
LIST OF VESSELS, Left at New Orleans the 10th of Sept. Ships New York of Philadelphia, to sail for Cork in a few days; Carlisle, of Baltimore, to sail for Liverpool in two or three days; Ocean, of New York. Brigs Palace, Engleson, for New York; Venus, Stanford, for do. Harriet, (capt. dead) to sail for France. Schooners Bee, of Philadelphia, captain Dove, from Jamaica; Polly, (capt. dead) Mate, for Portland; Enterprise, Hathorn, for Philadelphia; and several other vessels names unknown. Coming down the river past ten sail at the English turn, bound up, three more below the turn, one of which was the brig Dispatch, bound up. Off Cape Hatteras, spoke the brig Amazon, from Cape Francois, blowing very fresh. Before we spoke the brig we had distressing gales of wind with tremendous seas.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. HEALTH OFFICE, OCTOBER 19.
The Committee of Health report seven deaths, for the 24 hours ending this morning at 10 o'clock.
They acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of Twenty Dollars from Joseph Pleasants of James River, and Ten Dollars from a friend, by the hands of A. Smith, Esq. as donations for the use of the Poor.
It is with peculiar pleasure the Committee of Health lay the following report of the Health Officer, before their fellow citizens, sincerely hoping and confidently believing the favourable predictions therein contained will be fully justified by the event of a few days.
S. SNOWDEN, Sec'ry.
The Health Officer has the satisfaction to announce to the Board the rapid decline of the Epidemic within a few days past. From the concurring report of the Physicians there appear to be but few cases now existing that present indications of unfavorable terminations, and these are not of recent origin. Several cases of fever have occurred since the 15th instant, but it is believed that but few if any of them betray symptoms of impending malignancy; among these some have originated in houses charged by previous disease with contagion. Should their result be favorable which must be speedily ascertained, an inference will be justifiable that our absent citizens may return with safety. In the mean time the Health Officer earnestly recommends as an essential preparatory measure, that all houses including stores, as well as dwellings be daily opened for the admission of fresh air. In such as have sheltered disease at any period of the season it will be equally necessary to explode gunpowder in their corners and other recesses, and to make a plentiful use of lime to the walls and ceiling, and of soap and water to the floors.
The number of deaths which have taken place within the last 48 hours, will not stand in opposition to the foregoing statement; when it is remembered, what is a well known fact, that those whose situations have remained critical towards the close of this species of Epidemic have been generally swept off on the first accession of weather unusually cold.
ELISHA C. DICK, Health Officer. October 19, 1803.
Congress of the United States. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19.
The House met at 11 o'clock agreeable to adjournment yesterday. The thanks of Mr. Macon, on being elected to the Chair as Speaker was read. An order made to furnish each member with three newspapers. A committee was appointed to enquire what alterations was necessary in the Post-offices and Post-roads in the United States. Referred to a committee of five. Mr. Randolph moved for a committee of the whole on the state of the Union. Carried after a few remarks from Mr. Griswold. Mr. Nicholson moved for a committee to be formed, to enquire what additional protection was necessary for American seamen. Carried. A letter was read from the Clerk of the House, inclosing letters addressed to him respecting contested elections. A petition was presented praying recompence for a quantity of Arms made for the use of the United States, when at war with Great Britain, and which had been seized by the enemy. Referred to a committee of Claims. A memorial was presented by Mr. Griswold, on the behalf of Moses Hier and another, late commanders of the United States ships of war, Connecticut and Richmond, for salvage for retaking the Hazard, in the revolutionary war--Referred to the committee of Claims.
It was then moved and agreed to, that so much of the President's Speech as concerns the armed vessels of the Belligerent powers be referred to a select committee. Mr. Dawson moved that so much of the President's Speech as referred to finances be referred to a committee. Mr. Griswold opposed, whereupon the House divided, Ayes 54--Noes 46. Adjourned.
Captain Cook, arrived at Salem, in 131 days from Muka, informs that he was at Bombay, the 28th February last, where a most alarming and distressing fire took place, which destroyed 470 houses, built of stone, and tiled, and property to the amount of 2,000,000. Sterling.
In February last the British were fitting out an expedition to Port Bunder, on the Guzarat coast, and had in contemplation the subjection of all the Mahratta powers, and at that time had a large force in that country. The expedition was conducted with the greatest secrecy--news from that quarter being entirely oppressed--printers being prohibited from publishing any thing from that coast in their papers. The conquest of all India worth having, is undoubtedly their ultimate intention.
The English had also sent a large force against the King of Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, and daily expected accounts of the surrender of all his hereditary possessions. The war was occasioned by some of the nations under the protection of the English being plundered by subjects of the King of Candy, and he refused, or, at least, neglected, or evaded making ample restitution.
WILLIAM HODGSON OFFERS FOR SALE. A consignment of well bought fine and second Broad Cloths & Kersimere, by the piece or package, at an advanced price, first cost and charges only. He has also for sale, imported by the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool. Twenty cases English FELT HATS, assorted prices. Likewise--Negro Cottons, Halfhicks, Keiseys, Coatings, Baizes, and a bale of worsted Panaloons. A quantity of Liverpool and Cadiz coarse SALT. A few hogsheads Molasses--Nova Scotia GRINDSTONES. For Rent--The Dwelling House and Warehouse on Prince Street, the latter occupied by himself, and well calculated for the dry goods business: the former suitable for a genteel family. The terms will be moderate and immediate possession given.
COAL. FOR SALE, a Cargo of Richmond Coal, lying at Conway's wharf. Apply to John Cadby. Oct. 17.
Wheat Fan & Woven Wire MANUFACTORY, No. 7, BRIDGE STREET, BALTIMORE. The subscribers return sincere thanks to their friends and customers for past favors, and inform them and the public, that they continue to make and have on hand, a general assortment of the various articles in their trade; among which are wheat fans, on the most improved construction; mill screens, rolling and standing; sieves for Indian meal, riddles and sieves for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, gunpowder, flax, clover and timothy seeds; wire fences, woven wire for cellar and spring house windows, &c. Orders for the above will be thankfully received and duly attended to by West and Smith.
N. B. For the convenience of customers, Joseph and John Trimble, No. 18, Cheapside, are authorized to receive and execute orders for W. and S. Sept. 19. 1807.
Land for Sale. I wish to sell from a thousand to twelve hundred acres of good Farming Land, in the county of Fairfax, on the waters of Pope's Head and Jones mmore runs. This land will either be sold together or in separate parcels, as may be agreed on. It is well situated for the disposal of produce, being within twenty miles of Alexandria, and thirteen of the Occoquan Mill. Any person, wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber near Dumfries. John Gibson. Sept. 13. d6w
The Subscribers BEING anxious to decline the Mercantile Business, will dispose of their Stock on Hand, upon advantageous terms, to any person wishing to purchase, who will secure the payments in a satisfactory manner. Thos. L. Washington & Co. N. B. All those indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate payment, as it is their wish to close the business of the concern with as little delay as possible. Oct. 5.

I have just received, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, TEN BALES EAST INDIA GOODS , consisting of    Gauripere Sannaths,  Alibad Emerty,    Seempure Batahs,  Mugga Mamoody,    Lucapore, do.  Beerboon Gurrahs,    Chittabully do.  Barrapooty,    Brown do.  Bandanna Hifs.    Benjamin Shreve, jun. August 1. eo
WILLIAM RAMSAY HAS OPENED A Grocery Store in Prince street, Next door to Dr. Dick's.  Where he intends keeping a general assortment of genuine articles in that line, and now offers for sale on moderate terms,  LONDON particular Madeira, Port in casks and bottles, Calcutta and Malaga, Old St. Julian and Medoc Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, White Wine Vinegar, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, Do. Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, Loaf, lump and Muscovado Sugar, Sugar House Molasses, Imperial, Chulan, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Pouchong Souchong, Padra Souchong, Peo Souchong, Bohea  Wines, Green Coffee, Durham and Dixon's Mustard, Aspic, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmeg, Nantz and Bourdeaux Sallad Oil, Catchup, branded Fruits and English Pickles, Olives, Capers and Anchovies, Prunes, Raisins, and soft shell Almonds, Leiper's Snuff in bottles, Do. best Smoking Tobacco, Martin's best Spanish Segars, Basket Salt for table use, Georgia Cotton, Marunique Noyeau, Mould and dipp'd Candles, Jersey Chees of an excellent quality, Wrapping Paper, brown and blue, Roll Brimstone, Fig Blue.  To be Rented, And possession given immediately, the dwelling HOUSE above said store. It is now in good repair, and well calculated to accommodate a genteel family. Apply as above. June 27. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have received and for Sale, A few bales German Linens, 2 trunks calicoes and chintzes, 2 do. hosiery, 10 boxes wool and cotton cards, 5 tresses threads, 30 boxes dipp'd and mould candles, 10 hhds. molasses, 4 do. Jamaica spirits, 6 do. sugars, 20 barrels prime pork, 50 do. herrings, 20 do. snad, 30 kegs James river tobacco, 100 tons plaister.  They are giving Cash, for wheat, flour, corn, rye, beans and tobacco.  MUSCOVADO SUGAR. THE subscribers have received, per the sch'r Leboo, and offer for sale on reasonable terms, 5 hhds. 19 tierces, 79 bis. First quality Guadalupe Sugar. They have also on hand, 20 puncheons 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, 12 do. do. St. Kitts Rum, Whiskey in tierces and bks, And a parcel of St. Martins Salt. J. and T. Vowell.
BELL & WRAY, Respectfully inform the citizens of Alexandria, and the public in general, that they have received, and offer for Sale, at the house lately occupied by Dr. Hall, opposite Mr. Randolph Mott's Tavern, (formerly Mr. Heskell's) a neat assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, consisting of Cloths, Cashmeres, Marceilles, King and Queens Cords, Irish Linens, Platillas, Ticklenburg, Hollans, Osna-burg, Chintzes, Calicoes, Dimities, coloured and white Cambric, tamboured and lappet Mullins, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Court, York and High Heels, with a variety of other articles, too tedious to enumerate, which they are enabled to sell at the most reduced prices for cash or country produce. Sept. 9. 22w3m  Cash given for clean linen and cotton rags.
COTTON & STEWART HAVE JUST RECEIVED An additional ASSORTMENT of the following Valuable Patent Medicines, from Dr. Church's Dispensary, NEW YORK:    Vegetable Lotion,  75    Tooth Ache Tincture,  100    Antibilious Pills,  50    Womxn Lozenges,  50    Itch Ointment,  75    Analeptic Female Pills,  50    Restorative Balsam Pills,  100    Eye Salve,  50    Specific Pills,  50    Cough Drops,  100    Corn Plaister,  50    Hooper's Female Pills,  25    British Oil,  25    Essence of Mustard,  75    Pectoral Pills,  37 1/2    Botanical Tea,  100    Stoughton's Elixir,  25    Anderson's Pills,  25    Turlington's Balsam,  31    Extract of Mustard,  75    Sensitive Pills,  37 1/2    Antispasmodic Elixir,  200    The above articles are sold by the bottle, box and package at the prices affixed to them, with a considerable allowance to those who buy to sell again. Directions for using, and certificates of cures made by them, gratis. Sept. 7. 1AW
By Authority. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, TO BUILD A Catholic Cathedral Church, In the City of Baltimore.    1 Prize of  20,000    1 do.  10,000    2 do. 5000 are  10,000    5 do. 1000  5000    10 do. 500  5000    25 do. 200  5000    200 do. 100  20,000    200 do. 50  10,000    200 do. 25  5000    2500 do. 20  50,000    4000 do. 15  60,000    1st dr. tic't at 2000 500 1st do. 4000 500 1st do. 6000 500 1st do. 8000 500 1st do. 10,000 500 1st do. 12,000 500 1st do. 15,000 500 1st do. 18,000 500 1st do. 20,000 2000  1 last drawn ticket which may have a Blank to its Number, 4000  7154 Prizes, 210,000 13846 Blanks—not 2 to a prize.  21,000 Tickets at 10 dols. each, 210,000  The laudable purpose of this lottery, the many very valuable prizes offered, and their not being two blanks to a prize, are considerations which give the Managers reason to hope for a rapid sale of the tickets. The drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number of Tickets shall be sold to authorize it: and thirty days after the completion of the drawing, the prizes will be paid to the fortunate adventurers; subject to a deduction of Fifteen per cent. Such prizes as shall not be demanded within twelve months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Church. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be appointed by them. Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, Rev. Francis Beaufon, Messrs. David Williamson, Robert Walsh, Chas. Guequiere, Patrick Bexnet, Arnold Liveras, Luke Tiernan, F. J. Mitchell. Managers.  Tickets in the above lottery to be had at the store of T. L. Washington and Co. Fairfax street, Alexandria. August 13. 1AW
Hay Market Races. THE Hay Market Jockey Club will commence on the 31 day of October, being the first Monday in said month, and will continue three days: the first day four miles heats, the second day three mile heats, and the third two mile heats, free for any horse, mare or gelding, agreeably to the rules of the Fredericksburg Jockey Club. W. I. WASHINGTON. Sept. 9. 1AW 3w1
Strayed or Stolen, FROM the common of Alexandria, five or six weeks ago, a small red MILCH COW, with narrow horns. She has a white streak under her throat, and one on her back; has a very long tail, with a little white on the end of it. Whoever may have taken up, or observed the same, and will return her to the subscriber in Alexandria, or give information where she may be found shall be generously rewarded for their trouble. RUTH SPEARS.
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS, A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundicy and Billious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundicy and Billious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forehead of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundicy and billious people.  Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicky complaints, pukings and purgings, indigestion, sick head-ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of sour, billious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.  They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.  The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation. LIKewise, Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment. The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before. August 2. 22w6m
The Sale of the property advertised on the 18th of August last by us, in pursuance of the decree of the circuit court of the district of Columbia, for the county of Alexandria, at the last June term of the said court, and in pursuance of the last will and testament of Lewis Hopkins, deceased, to take place on this day at the house of Francis Daniel, at the Little Falls of the Potomac, is unavoidably postponed until Saturday the 12th day of November next, at which place and on which day, if fair, if not the next fair day, will positively be sold by us, at public auction, to the highest bidder for ready money, The following Property, viz. One undivided third part of 207 acres of Land, in the said district, near the said Little Falls, upon which are Merchant Mills, with three pair of French burr mill stones, and every necessary and convenient machinery for manufacturing flour to the best advantage; also a brewery and distillery, miller's house, a brewer and distiller's house and sundry other improvements. This property will be shewn to any person who may incline to purchase it, by the said Francis Daniel, at any time before the sale. A tract of Land in Fairfax county, about three miles from the said Little Falls, containing 207 acres, upon which is a dwelling house, in which Mrs. Susan Wren lives, and sundry other improvements; about two thirds of this land are cleared, and the remainder in wood; it is good farming land. Mr. William Waters, who lives near it, will show this land to any person or persons who may incline to purchase it, at any time previous to the sale. Philip R. Fendall, Robert Young, William Waters. Executors. Sept. 29. d
Twelve Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 21st inst. a negro man named GEORGE, calls himself George Dart. He is about 38 years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, slender made, very dark complexion, and shews his teeth very plain before, which are very white; he is very fond of spirituous liquors, and plays on the fiddle: had on a blue round about jacket and an old pair of cloth trowsers. He was in Alexandria on the 21st inst. on board of a schooner bound to the West Indies, chartered by Mr. John Dunlop of George Town, if he is not gone in the said sch'r I expect he is now in that place. All masters of vessels, and others are cautioned against harboring or carrying off the said fellow at their peril. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or upon delivering him to the subscriber, with all reasonable charges paid. Mary Anne Fenwick. George Town, Potomac, Sept. 27. 1AW 3t
For Sale or Lease, A Lot of Ground on King street, two doors from Columbus street, fronting on King street 23 feet and running back 100 feet. It is allowed to be as valuable a lot as any in town that is unimproved: it will be disposed of on very moderate terms. For further particulars apply to the Printer, or to Mr. Wm. Gore nearly opposite the said lot. ROBT. SMITH. July 18. 1AW
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Robert Dicky and John Tom, complainants, against, Jacob Harman and Saml. Davis, bankrupts, late merchants and partners, under the firm of Harman and Davis, Wm. Harthorne, jun. Rob. B. Jamesson, and —, executor of Wm. Mitchell, Ekkanah Doolittle, Amos Allison, surviving partner of Alexander & Allison, — Scott and Co. and Joseph Sackett, defendants. In Chancery.
The defendants Jacob Harman, Samuel Davis, William Harthorne, jun. Ekkanah Doolittle, Scott and Co. and Joseph Sackett, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of November court next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the public newspapers published in this county, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house at the said county. A copy—Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. Sq 1aw2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ff. JUNE TERM, 1803. Ekkanah Doolittle, Plaintiff, against, Jacob Harman and Samuel Davis, merchants and partners, late trading under the firm of Harman and Davis, and William Harthorne, jun. Defendants. In Chancery. The defendant, Samuel Davis, not having entered his 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 Samuel Davis is not an inhabitant of this District, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Samuel Davis, do appear here on the first day of November Court next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decree of the Court, and that the other defendant, William Harthorne, do not pay away, convey, or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects, in his hands belonging, to the said absent defendant, Samuel 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, Clerk, 1aw2m
Valuable Property for Sale. In pursuance of a Decree of the United States of the District of Columbia, at the last term, held for the county of Alexandria, will be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 24th inst. on the premises, Two unimproved Lots, or parcels of ground subject to a rent of £13 6: 0 per annum, situate, lying, and being on the west side of Water street, and south side of Franklin street, in the town of Alexandria. The sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Sam. Craig, Elisha Janney, P. G. Marsteller. Com'rs. Sept. 5. 2AW  The sale of the above property is postponed to Saturday October 22d, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Sept. 27.
A Miller Wanted. A man who is qualified to conduct the business of a Merchant Mill, who can come well recommended for his honesty, sobriety, skill in manufacturing flour, and attention to business, may have a birth, and liberal wages by applying to me. A man with a small family who would keep house and board himself would be preferred, with such a person I would either stipulate for a certain salary, or interest him in the business by giving him a part of the profits. If he had money he wished to employ in that way he might have an opportunity of doing so, and receive in proportion to his stock. JAMES DOUGLASS. Falls Difficult, Sept. 19, 1803. 1AW 3w  For Sale, A healthy, stout, young Negro Woman—Enquire of the Printer. PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.