Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-17 00:00:00

Public Sale.
On TUESDAY.
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
Rum in hogheads and barrels.
Whiskey in barrels,
Gin in casks and barrels,
Port wine in casks,
Molasses in hhd.
Sugar in hhd. and bds.
White and brown soap in boxes,
Chocolate in boxes,
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Raisins in kegs and boxes.
Queens Ware in crates, handsomely
assorted,
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Superfine cloth and Kersemeres,
Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,
Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,
Sail duck of different qualities,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Cambric and Cotton shawls,
India Muslin and Table Cloths,
Coloured threads and sowing silks,
Ribbons, Hats, and
A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Vendue Master.
Jan. 14.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue
Store, the corner of King and Union
Streets.
Rum in hhd. and barrels,
Whiskey in barrels,
Apple Brandy in barrels,
Gin in casks,
Wine in pipes and quarter casks,
Molasses in hhd.
Sugar in hhd. 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,
Kersemeres,
Kerseys,
Coatings,
Haltibicks,
Fearnought,
Blankets,
Planes,
Negro Cottons,
Worsted and other
Stockings,
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Jan. 14.
FOR SALE,
On board the gbr'r President, from New-
Haven, lying at Fitzgerald's wharf
Mels Pork and Beef,
Butter and Cheese,
Potatoes and Onions,
Good Cyder,
Apple Brandy, Cherry Brandy,
Cordials,
Mould Candles, bar Soap,
And sundry other articles in the Grocery
line, all of good quality.
Whoever wishes to purchase those arti-
cles may have them on reasonable terms.
Also,
Said SCHOONER for Sale.
January 12. d
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Bank of A-
lexandria, That a dividend of four and a
half per cent on the Capital Stock of said
Bank, for the last half year, is this day
declared, and will be ready to be paid to
them, or their representatives on Thursday
next the 6th inst.
By order of the President & Directors,
EDWARD CHAPIN, Cashier.
Jan. 3. d3w
Public Sale.
On Tuesday next, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
A valuable NEGRO MAN, (a Carpenter by trade) for Cash.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
Jan. 13.
Public Vendue.
Will be added to Wednesday's Sales, the 19th instant,
Eight hhd. very excellent retail SUGAR,
on a credit of 60 days.
THOS. PATTEN.
Jan. 12.
Just received and for Sale, by JOSEPH DYSON,
A FEW ORANGES & LIMES, of a very superior quality.
ALSO,
Excellent Rhode-Island Cheese,
Spanish Segars,
Durham Mustard,
Cocoa Nuts, and
A beautiful assortment of LISBON
BASKETS.
Jan. 11. d
PSALMODY.
MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scholars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
Jun 21 d
Just received, And landing on Merchants' Wharf, A SMALL CARGO OF TURK'S ISLAND SALT, and one of LIVERPOOL FINE, on very reasonable terms, if taken from on board.
ALSO,
Ten quarter casks of Sherry WINE. For Sale, by
WM. HODGSON.
Jan. 8.
JUST RECEIVED, & FOR SALE, By SAMUEL BISHOP, Quincy's Lexicon Improved:
BEING
A Dictionary of the terms employed in Medicine, and in such departments of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Literature, and the Arts, as are connected therewith.
Barrow's Travels into the interior of Africa.
Powers of Genius, by John Blair Linn, M. A.
Descriptive Poems, by J. D. M'Kinnon.
January 13. d
JUST RECEIVED, And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber,
Creme de Menthe in bottles,
Creme de Noyeau do.
Creme de Citronelle do.
Creme d'Absinthe do.
Essence of Burgamor do.
Do. of Lemon do.
Do. of Thyme do.
Castor Oil of an excellent quality do.
THOS. PATTEN.
Janu. 1. d
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by
JANNEY & PATON.
Dec. 18. d
FOR SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire at the Printer hereof.
Dec. 23. d
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS,
70 Tons Plaster of Paris,
10 hhd. and 20 barrels Sugar,
10 hhd. Rum,
1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt,
1000 do. Turk's Island do.
100 Reams Post Paper,
50 do. Wrapping do.
1 Case Dutch Quills,
20 Boxes Savannah Sugars,
2 hhd. Loaf Sugar,
1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread,
1 do. fine hackled Flax,
50 boxes brown and Castile Soap,
150 do. dip Candles,
5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey,
4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy,
Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon and
Imperial TEAS,
50 barrels Pork and Beef,
50 do. Shad and Herring.
They are giving Cash for
Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white
Pea, black eyed Peas, and have a constant sup-
ply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and
half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand
double bushels Wheat Bran.
Dec. 22. d
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and for sale,
One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS,
warranted 7 years old.
ALSO,
500 lbs. of hackled Flax of a good
quality,
Fresh Muscadel and Bloom Raisins in
boxes and jars,
Cinnamon, fresh Lemons,
Apples by the barrel or smaller quan-
tity.
He has still on hand,
A few boxes of Portugal ONIONS of
an uncommon size.
He wishes to sell
His property opposite George
Faylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to
purchase may have it on moderate terms.
Apply as above.
Dec. 27. d
MUFFS & TIPPETS.
Just received and for sale by the Sub-
scriber,
A FRESH ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT
MUFFS & TIPPETS,
THOMAS P. PEARCE.
Jan. 12. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter,
The good SLOOP
New-York Packet,
Stephen Barker,
Master;
ready to receive a cargo on reasonable
terms. Apply to
JOHN G. LADD,
Who has just received by said vessel,
30 hhd. N. E. Rum,
50 bds. Beef,
10 bds. Oil,
400 Rhode-Island Cheese,
2 hhd. Loaf Sugar,
5 pipes old 4th proof Cogniac Brandy
of an excellent quality.
Also,
A small invoice of Window Glass and
Hollow Glass.
Jan. 6. d
For NEW-YORK,
The fast sailing Schooner
Friendship,
JOHN QUANDRILL
Master;
will sail in the course of
a few days. For freight or passage apply
to the master on board, or to
PHILIP CARE,
Union Street,
Who offers for sale on moderate terms,
A small invoice of Glass quart,
pint and half pint TUMBLERS.
Also,
A quantity of Pennsylvania flat and square
BAR IRON.
Jan. 4. d
Cash given for rags
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Childs, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria,
A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE.
Jan. 15. d
For Freight or Charter
To LIVERPOOL,
The Ship
Governor Strong,
Capt. CHOATE.
She is 450 hhd. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight.
Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Haney & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Dec. 21. d
The Freeholders & Housekeepers in the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the court house, in the council chamber, on the 8th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing 12 fit and able men, being Freeholders, to represent the Corporation, as Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councilmen, for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER,
Town Serjeant.
Alexandria, January
10, 1803.
d8F
For Freight or Charter,
The Schooner
SPARROW,
Captain COLEMAN,
burthen upwards of 700 barrels. For terms apply to the captain on board, or to MARSTELLER and YOUNG.
Jan. 14. eo

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday January 11.
Mr. Griswold moved that the house should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, for the purpose of taking up his resolution, laid some time since on the table, calling for papers relative to the cession of Louisiana.
Mr. Griswold observed that the principal arguments against taking up this resolution some day since was, that a subject with which it was connected was then before the house, which was of a confidential nature, on which it was proper first to act. On that subject the House had come to a result, and the result had been made public. There was now therefore no weight in that argument. It now appeared that his resolution was when offered perfectly correct, and did not in the least interfere with the subject then before a secret committee.
It was agreed on all hands that the subject was important. Documents were necessary to a right understanding of it. It was important to know officially, whether the cession were made, the time when made, and the conditions and stipulations under which it was made. These were all doubtless in the possession of the Executive. For it was not possible that the Executive would neglect to demand from the governments of France and Spain an explanation of these circumstances; and if refused, make a communication to that effect to the legislature. As they were, therefore, not now embarrassed by any subject before a secret committee he hoped his resolution would be suffered to go to a committee of the whole, and be there decided upon. He concluded by calling for the Yeas and Nays.
Mr. Dawson opposed the going into committee; and stated that in case that motion should be disagreed to, he would move the postponement of the consideration of the resolution till some time in next month.
Mr. Mott declared himself against the resolution; but in order to get clear of it he should vote for going into a committee, that it might immediately be got rid of.
Mr. Dana said the refusal to go into a committee would be a virtual refusal of information. The postponing the resolution would be a milder mode than in negating it, but it would be substantially the same. The enquiry therefore, was, whether it was proper to ask for this information at this time. That it was sufficiently important to ask appeared from the recommendation of the President.
On what principle, can it with propriety be refused? Were the information asked of such a nature as to be as well known by the members of the House, as by the Executive, the arguments in favor of the request would have less weight. But in this instance the Executive possessed the whole information. It was exclusively in the Executive cabinet, if anywhere. Will gentlemen assume it as an argument that the Executive knows nothing on the subject? Are we to suppose that it is mentioned in the message merely as the news of the day; and that the Executive has not had vigilance enough to discover the circumstances attending the cession? It must be with the Executive. Can it be presumed that the Executive is indisposed to give the information. This is not admissible. Are the House disposed to act upon this subject without information? Neither was this admissible. For these reasons, in his opinion, the resolution ought to be agreed to.
Mr. Randolph was averse to going into a committee of the whole house on the state of the Union, if it were understood that the resolution of the gentleman from Connecticut was to be taken up. It was not very material to him in what way the house signified their dissent to the measure. But preferring that which was least circuitous he hoped they would refuse to take it up in committee. Much pains having been taken to impress a belief that the president had communicated to the house a fact of which he possessed no official information, Mr. R. begged the house to recollect that the tortured ingenuity of gentlemen had been unable
fairly to infer the fact from the Executive communications; nor could it be implied from a refusal to concur in the proposed resolution. His opposition to it grew out of the resolution itself. It conveys the suspicion that Spain has ceded Louisiana to France indefinitely.—Hereby giving to France some color of claim to the countries formerly comprized under that appellation; or that she has made the cession by limits incompatible with her engagements to us: and that in either case our right to the navigation of the Mississippi may have been impaired. For if you suppose in this transfer of her property that Spain has paid due regard to her stipulations with us, the resolution ceases to have an object. Now fir, wherefore cast this imputation on Spain?—especially at this crisis when, as I am informed from a respectable source, one of the first characters in the union is recently nominated minister to that court, for the purpose of adjusting all differences on this subject.
I should have supposed another reason would have deterred the gentleman from persisting in this call. That gentleman and his friends had recorded on the journals of this house their solemn determination, however sensibly they might feel the injuries inflicted on the rights and interests of these states, to refuse all co-operation in the support of those rights and interests so long as the direction of the government should be retained by those who now possess it. Nor after having expressed their disapprobation of that clause in a resolution lately adopted by the house to assert our rights of limits and of navigation through the Mississippi, objecting to no other part of it, they had, nevertheless, refused to give their assent to it because of this objectionable passage. There was a time, fir, when such conduct would have been denounced by a portion of this house as the essence of Jacobinism and disorganization. Mr. R. concluded by saying that he thought it unwise at this time, in the very cradle of the negotiation, to throw out insinuations which would have a tendency to irritate or disgust the Spanish court.
Mr. Griswold did not expect that the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) in the face of the knowledge of every gentleman on the floor, who was in secret committee, in the face of the public journal, would have made a representation of proceedings, such as the House had just heard. Have we given our votes against these measures which the violated rights of the country require? Have we given them to that effect? He appealed to the Journal. It would there appear what had been done in secret committee; and that would contradict the misrepresentation of the gentleman.
Upon that resolution, which the gentleman from Virginia had emphatically called his resolution, several votes had been taken. One motion was made to expunge these words:
“And relying with perfect confidence on the vigilance and wisdom of the Executive, they will wait the issue of such measures as that department of the government shall have pursued for asserting the rights and vindicating the injuries of the United States.”
This motion did not prevail. But, said Mr. Griswold, I voted for it for two reasons; first, because I could not express a confidence which I did not feel; and secondly, because I was not willing that we should pledge ourselves to that, which would leave every thing in the hands of the Executive, and prevent us from doing any thing. I thought that we ought to do something; that we should at least prepare for an event which might arise that might require the whole energies of the government. I was, therefore not willing to pledge ourselves to wait the issue of the Executive measures.
There was another vote on a part of the resolution, in these words:
“Holding it to be their duty, at the same time, to express their unalterable determination to maintain the boundaries, and the rights of navigation and commerce through the river Mississippi, as established by existing treaties.”
How did we vote on this part? Did we vote as the gentleman represents? Did we refuse to pledge ourselves to this? No—the vote was unanimous; and every gentleman so far stands pledged.
The only points on which we differed were as to the expression of confidence in the executive, which we did not feel; and our pledging ourselves not to take
any legislative measures, when we thought we ought to take them. There was one description of gentlemen, who had such unlimited confidence in the Executive, that they were disposed to leave every thing to him, and who were ready to tie their own hands from all interference; there was another description of gentlemen, who did not feel this confidence and were themselves ready to do that which they thought proper. Now, with what face the gentleman can charge us with an indisposition to do any thing I do not know. This is truly astonishing when the recollection of every gentleman must be fresh, and when the journals will contradict him in his endeavours to throw such unmerited aspersions upon the characters of those who voted with him (Mr. Griswold.)
As to the objection that this resolution was calculated to irritate the court of Spain, he did not understand it. What was there in it that could irritate either Spain or France? [Mr. Griswold here read his resolution.] Is there a single word contained in it, calculated to irritate or impede that negotiation which the gentleman from Virginia has told us is about to be commenced at this late period, when more than a year has elapsed since the cession? Not a word. Indeed if any legislative measures shall be found to be necessary, this step is calculated to accelerate the negotiations. If the measures of the legislature exhibit a preparation for the most disagreeable events, it will accelerate negotiation.
This every man acquainted with human nature knows. But an appearance of weakness, and a perfect silence on the part of that department of government invested with the most important duties, will impede successful negotiation, & deprive the negotiator of the most forcible arguments in his power to urge.
(Debate to be continued.)
POSTON, January 7.
MOROCCO—OFFICIAL.
Extract of a letter from Consul Simpson, to Consul Gavino, dated Tangier, 27th September, 1802.
“I am happy to tell you, that some matters in discussion with this country, have already been so far explained, and misconceptions on the part of this government done away, as to leave me no room to apprehend longer a necessity of having recourse to America for instructions, as every matter is in the fairest train of perfect accommodation, and I hope the gun carriages will come just in time to settle every thing, at least for some years, until they think of something else to ask for.”
NEW-YORK, Jan. 12.
Arrived yesterday, the fine (late United States) ship Delaware, Smith, from St. Petersburg, and 70 days from Elsinore. The Delaware has been out about 17 months. She went from Philadelphia to La Guira, thence to St. Sebastians; from this place she proceeded to Bordeaux, and then to St. Petersburg. She left at St. Petersburg, the ship Charleston, Wyer, for New-York, ready for sea; and the brig —, Hathaway, for Providence, also ready for sea. Spoke Nov. 17, in lat. 44, 12, long. 22, 50, the brig Union, 25 days from Marblehead to Bilboa. Jan. 6, in lat. 39, in 25 fathoms water, a ship from Amsterdam for New-York, [this was the Mary, Crocker, already arrived.] Jan. 7, spoke a ship (supposed to be the John) 28 days from Ireland, via the Cape de Verds, bound to New-York. Jan. 9, at night, 6 miles W. S. W. of the Capes, in a gale, the Delaware lost her best bower anchor in the act of heaving up, by the cable parting.
In the Delaware, came passengers, three of the crew of the ship George Washington, Sawton, from Petersburg for Providence, which ship was cast away off Revel, in the Gulph of Finland—People, and part of the cargo saved.
Same day, the schooner Sally, Bume, in 11 days from Charleston, for Philadelphia, but could not get up the Delaware.
Same day, the sch'r Farmer's Delight, Brown, of Philadelphia, from St. Croix, bound to Philadelphia, but could not get up the Delaware on account of head wind's. Left, schooner Good-Intent, Baker, of N. York, just arrived from Madeira; brig Clarissa, of Philadelphia, for Carolina; brig Eliza and Sarah, Whitehead, of do. brig Olive, Clinton, of N. Haven; sch'r Industry, of Vienna, from St. Thomas; sch'r Babridge, of Salem, to sail next day for Edenton; brig —, Dennison, of N.
Haven, and others. The brig Van Skab, from N. York, was to sail next day for Oronoko. The brig Sarah of Philadelphia, sailed 3 days before for St. Thomas. The sch'r Maria, of Vienna, lately taken by a French frigate's boat, was about leaving St. Croix; she was still in possession of the French, and was taken by them on suspicion of her being engaged in the smuggling trade.
The sch'r Ann, Gelder, of Philadelphia, in 18 days from Point. Petre, Guadalupe, with molasses. She was also destined for Philadelphia, put in here in distress, having lost her main-boom, and the captain, mate, and part of the crew being sick. We could get no other news from her, as she is under quarantine.
January 13.
By the ship Alexander, Fitch, in 5 days from Charleston, the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received a file of Charleston papers to the 6th instant, inclusive. The arrival of the brig Sally, Leroux after a short passage of 36 days from Guernsey, furnishes the European intelligence in the preceding page.—Events which may have been recorded in the intermediate dates, between the 11th and 22d of November, could not be noticed by the Charleston Editors, who had merely time to extract the King's Speech at the opening of the British Parliament. A London Paper of the 11th November states that the differences between the English Government and that of France, on the subject of Malta, are finally adjusted; and that the Emperor of Germany had acquiesced in the new plan of indemnities brought forward by France and Russia.
November 12th, Georgia Sea-Island Cotton 18. rod. to 28. 8d. duty 7s. 10d. per cwt. Rice 38 to 40s. Carolina Tobacco 3d to 4d. Georgia do. 3d to 4½.
When the ship Prosperity, capt. Joughan, left Gibraltar, the frigate John Adams was laying there the Adams lay at Algiers waiting for a Tripolitan brig: the Constellation had lost her foremast and spars in a gale of wind and had put into Malaga to repair.
PHILADELPHIA, January 13.
Arrived ship Fame Jones, Amsterdam. Cleared ship George, Rice, Barcelona; brig Fair American, Da Costa, Savannah; sch'r Lydia, Lohdell, Charleston; sloop Almira, Godwin, Baltimore; Nancy Welsh, Norfolk.
Captain Baitz, of the brig Sarah, left the following vessels of this port at St. Thomas on the 26th December. Brigs Mentor, Topman; Lark, Brown; Sally, Thackara, Talc, M'Pherson, and Rover, Bride time of sailing uncertain.
Ship Ploughboy, Jones, of this port, was at Bourdeaux the 4th November taking in Ballast, and to sail for Philadelphia in a few days.
Captain Nicols, of the brig Lilly, (arrived here on Wednesday) sailed from Aux Cayes on the 21st ult. in company with schooner Nymph, for Baltimore; parted from her on the same day, off Cape Donna Marie, and the schooner Triall, Wellman, for Boston.
Left at Aux Cayes,
Brig Lucy Small, to sail in 6 days for Portland.
Schooner Amazon, Lukeman, 20 do. for Newburyport.
Sukey and Peggy, Wallace, shortly for Philadelphia.
Ship Delaware, from St. Petersburg, is reported in the river.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 31.
We have been favored by capt. Salter, of the Eliza, with a Cork paper of the 17th November, the contents of which will be found under their proper heads.
Vessels spoken by capt. Salter:
Dec. 18, in lat. 23, 40, long. 58 30, ship William and James, of New Bedford, John Bryant, from New-York to Guadalupe, 19 days out.
Dec. 19, in lat. 28, 50, long. 60, 30, ship Mary of Boston, Caleb Bates, from Norfolk to Guadalupe, 15 days out.
Dec. 24, lat. 27, long. 69, 23, ship Union, of Greenock, from Liverpool to Savannah, 54 days out.
Dec. 25, in lat. 29, long. 70, 87, ship —, from Bremen for Charleston, 40 days out.
Dec. 28, brig Alexander, of and from Alexandria, bound to Savannah, twelve leagues east from Charleston.
Vessels left at Cork, Nov. 26.
Ship Baltimore, of Baltimore, William Huist.

A brig from New-York 56 days pas- sage; vessel and master's name unknown. January 4. Extract from the log-book of the ship Ru- by, capt. Witham from London. Dec. 19, lat. 34, 42, long. 62, W. Spoke the schooner George, Town, from Salem, 5 days out bound to Barbadoes— all well. Dec. 23, lat. 31, 51, N. long. 67, W. Spoke his Britannic Majesty's ship Phea- sant, who on the 14th of the month fell in with the wreck of the schooner Satisfaction of Wiscasset, loaded with lumber, fore- mast standing, mainmast gone above the boom, her cabin deck and bulk head awash- ed up—no person or papers on board.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
From London papers to the 2 nd November, received at Charleston.
LONDON, November 11.
The Medusa, from Gibraltar, fell in with our squadron which sailed from hence on the 6th, off Cathagena, all well. Sir Richard Bickerton had received orders to remain in the Mediterranean with the whole of his fleet, after Malta was evacu- ated; a measure highly politic in the pre- sent situation of affairs, as without a naval force sufficient to keep the Toulon fleet in check, the French might easily make them- selves masters of both Malta and Egypt, the moment we have evacuated them, as we should then have nothing to depend on but the good faith of Bonaparte.
November 26.
His Majesty's speech which was eager- ly looked for, throws no new light on the intentions of government; it merely informs us that peace shall be preserved, if possible; and if that be not possible, we shall go to war. The maintenance of conti- nental alliances, & the balance of power in Europe, is the only point to which the speech pledges government.
The debates in Parliament to which this state paper gave rise, have discovered the intentions of government, with regard to public affairs, and the state and views of parties at home. By the debates, ministers wish and hope for peace, but yet are con- cerned at the strides of ambition daily making by France, though they do not deem it a sufficient cause to justify our go- ing to war alone and unsupported by any continental power. Mr. Fox and the old opposition, strongly support administration in these sentiments; but are strongly op- posed by the Grenville party, and the friends of the late minister, who affirm, that without the restoration of their fa- vorite (Mr. Pitt) to the head of affairs, neither peace nor war can save the coun- try.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
November 23.
This day his Majesty came to the House of Peers, and being in his royal robes seat- ed on the throne with the usual solemnity, was pleased to make the following most gracious speech:
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"It is highly gratifying to me to resort to your advice and assistance after the op- portunity which has been recently afford- ed of collecting the sense of my people.
"The internal prosperity of the coun- try has realized our most sanguine hopes. We have experienced the bounty of Di- vine Providence in the produce of an abun- dant harvest; the state of the manufac- tures, commerce and revenue of my United Kingdom is flourishing without example; and the loyalty and attachment which are manifested to my person and government afford the strongest indications of the just sense that is entertained of the num- erous blessings enjoyed under our happy constitution.
"In my intercourse with foreign pow- ers, I have been actuated by a sincere disposition for the maintenance of peace; it is, nevertheless, impossible for me to lose sight of that established and wise sys- tem of policy by which the interests of o- ther states are connected with our own; and I cannot, therefore, be indifferent to any material change in their relative con- dition and strength. My conduct will be invariably regulated by a due conside- ration of the actual situation of Europe, and by watchful solicitude for the perma- nent welfare of my people. You will, I am persuaded, agree with me in thinking that it is incumbent upon us to adopt those means of security which are best calculated to afford the prospect of preserving to my subjects the blessings of peace.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons. "I have ordered the estimates for the ensuing year to be laid before you; and I rely on your zeal & liberality in provid- ing for the various branches of the public service, which it is a great satisfaction to me to think, may be fully accomplished without any considerable addition to the burthens of my people.
"My Lords and Gentlemen, "I contemplate with the utmost sa- tisfaction, the great and increasing benefits produced by that important measure which has united the interests and consolidated the resources of Great Britain and Ireland. The improvement and extension of these advantages will be objects of your unre- mitting care and attention. The trade and commerce of my subjects, so essential to the support of public credit, and of our maritime strength, will, I am persuaded received from your every possible en- couragement, and you will readily lend your assistance in affording, to mercantile trans- actions in every part of my United King- doms, all the felicity and accommodation that may be consistent with the security of the public revenue.
"To uphold the honor of the country, to encourage its industry, to improve its resources, and to maintain the true princi- ples of the constitution in church and state, are the great and leading duties which you are called upon to discharge. In the per- formance of them you may be assured of my uniform and cordial support; it being my most earnest wish to cultivate a perfect harmony and confidence between me and my Parliament, and to promote to the ut- most the welfare of my faithful subjects, whose interests and happiness I shall ever consider as inseparable from my own."
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, JANUARY 17.
At an election held on Saturday last, for fifteen Directors of the Marine Insur- ance Company of Alexandria, the follow- ing gentlemen were chosen.
William Herbert, Joseph Riddle, William Hodgson, Jonah Thompson, Richard Conway, John C. Vowell, James H. Hooe, Thomas Williams, William Harthorne, William Wilson, James Patton, John Ramsay, James Kennedy, jun. Abram Hewes, George Taylor.
Captain Hanifet, arrived at New-York, informs, that just before he failed, a Dutch frigate and cutter arrived there, to take possession of the Island of Curacoa, and that the English troops were to evacuate that place on the 2d January. He further informs, that a large Dutch Merchantman, which was in company with the above vessels, went ashore on the northern part of the Island, and immediately bilged. Gen. Schultz, and the mate was unfortu- nately drowned. Col. Scott, commander of the Dutch troops, was also on board, and with great difficulty reached the shore, after being considerably hurt amongst the rocks.
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated on board the United States' frigate John Adams, Dec. 4, to a gentleman in Phi- ladelphia.
"We arrived here the 30th Novem- ber, to take in provisions for commodore Morris, who is at Malta. We shall stop at Malaga, and go up in company with the Constellation. All our squadron ex- cept the Adams, Campbell, winter at Malta, and we all live in hopes, that by the arrival of spring, the Commodore will make an attack on Tripoli. Yesterday a store-ship arrived in 24 days from New- York."
BAHAMA ISLANDS.
By his Excellency JOHN HALKET, Esq. Captain General & Governor in Chief, in and over the said Islands, and of the Garrisons there, or that may be sent thither, Chancellor, Vice-Admiral and ordinary of the same.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas it is judged expedient that the admission of provisions and lumber in for- eign vessels, should for the present be al- lowed: I do therefore, by and with the advice of his majesty's Honorable Coun-
cil, issue this my proclamation, permitting the following articles to be imported into the ports of Nassau, Exuma, Turks Is- land and Saint George, as well in foreign as in British bottoms, viz. Corn, all sorts of Grain and Pulse, Flour and Bread, Rice every species of Salted Provisions, Cattle and Live Stock of all kinds, and all sorts of lumber, until further notice.
Given under my hand and seal of the said Islands, at Nassau, New Provi- dence, the seventeenth day of De- cember, in the year of our Lord 1802 and in the forty third year of his Majesty's reign.
J. HALKET.
By his Excellency's Command, ADAM CHRYSTIE, Secretary.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
House of Representatives.
Wednesday, January 12, 1803.
Mr. Moore made a report on the pe- tition of sundry inhabitants residing on French Broad Creek, declaring that the prayer of the petition could not be grant- ed. Agreed to.
Mr. Greene moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of repealing so much of the ordinance of the 13th July, 1787, for the government of the territory North West of the Ohio, and of the act of Con- gress of the 7th of April, 1798, as pro- vides for the establishment of a court of justice and the appointment of judges by the government of the United States in the Mississippi territory.
Carried, and referred to the committee of the whole to-morrow.
A message was received from the Se- nate, returning the bill making approp- riations for the military establishment dur- ing the year 1803, with two amendments, making additional appropriations, the one of 2,000 dollars for maps, &c. and the other, 4,500 dollars for postage of letters to and from certain officers in the War Department.
Referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Davis presented a petition from Abraham Stout, praying relief.
On the reference of this petition, a conversation took place, on the propriety and justice of making a provision for per- sons wounded during the revolutionary war, notwithstanding the interference of the Act of Indemnity; this provision was warmly urged by Mr. Elmer, and supported by Messrs. Helmes and Clai- borne.
It was finally agreed that the petition should be referred to the committee of claims.
When Mr. Helms moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee to enquire into the expediency of allowing pensions to persons laboring under exist- ing disabilities from wounds received in the service of the United States, and not heretofore provided for, to report by bill or otherwise.
Carried, and referred to a select com- mittee of five.
Mr. Varnum presented to the house a map of Massachusetts, in two parts, which he had been requested to present by the Secretary of State of Massachusetts, agree- ably to a resolution of the legislature of that state.
Mr. Varnum further stated that an ad- ditional copy had been presented for the use of the library of Congress, and ano- ther for the use of the Senate.
On motion of Mr. Dana, the Speaker was requested to acknowledge the receipt of the map.
The Speaker observed that, unless o- therwise instructed, he should direct the map to be set up in a conspicuous part of the Chamber of the House.
The house resolved itself into a com- mittee of the whole, on the report of the committee of ways and means on the peti- tion of Hugh Alexander.
Mr. Varnum in the chair.
The report was favorable to the claim of the petitioner.
No objection having been made to the report, the committee rose and reported the resolution without amendment. The house immediately concurred, and order- ed the committee of ways and means to bring in a bill.
The house then went into a committee of the whole on the report of the commit- tee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of Henry Messonnier. The com- mittee, after some discussion, concurred in the report, which is favorable to the prayer of the petition, and rose; where-
upon the house immediately agreed to the report of the committee of the whole and ordered a bill to be brought in.
Mr. S. Smith called for the clearing the galleries on the subject yesterday be- fore the house; the galleries were ac- cordingly cleared, and remained so for about ten minutes, when the house ad- journed.
Thursday, January 13.
Mr. S. Smith offered a resolution in- structing the committee of ways and means to enquire into the expediency of pro- longing the period of payment of bous given for duties by merchants of Port- mouth who may have been sufferers by the late fire at that place.
Mr. Smith submitted a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to him as chair- man of the committee of commerce and manufactures, stating, that if the prolong- ation depended upon him, he should be inclined to grant it—also inclosing a let- ter from the collector of the port of Port- mouth.
The resolution was immediately taken up and agreed to.
Mr. Dennis reported a bill to incorpo- rate an Insurance Company in the City of Washington, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Brent presented a petition from the mayor and commonality of Alexandria, stating that having incurred considerable expense, viz. 1017 dollars in carrying in- to effect the quarantine laws of Virginia, which, before the cession of the district of Columbia was defrayed by Virginia, and praying to be reimbursed by Congress, and also for the passage by Congress of an adequate quarantine law. Referred to the committee of claims.
The House went into a committee of the whole; Mr. Dawson in the chair— on the amendments from the Senate to the bill making appropriations for the mi- litary establishment for the year 1803; the amendment appropriating 2,000 dolls. for maps, &c. was agreed to.
On the other amendment, appropriat- ing 4,500 dollars for the postage of let- ters, a conversation of considerable length took place, on the fit mode of making pro- vision for the transmission of letters by several subordinate officers in the war de- partment. It was ultimately carried that the committee should rise. The commit- tee rose. The house refused their leave to sit again, and the amendment to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill for the relief of Hugh Alexander and others, which was twice read and referred to a commit- tee of the whole to-morrow.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED,
Schr. Polly, Lawrence, Boston Harlequin, Franklin, Philadelphia Sloop Maria, O'Meara Norfolk.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has imported from London, in addition to his former assortment,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Drugs, Patent Medicines, Dye Stuff, Paints & Garden Seeds.
THE latter consist of early Marrowfat Peas, early York Cabbage, Cauliflower, solid Celery, &c. &c.
He has also on hand,
Best bloom Raisins in boxes, Olives and Anchovies in do. Madeira, Port, Sherry, and Lisbon Wine in casks and bottles, warranted of good quality, which he will sell low for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit.
JAMES KENNEDY, jun.
N. B. He expects daily to receive a general assortment of Shop Furniture and Vials.
Jan. 17.
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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.
Jan. 17.
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THE FEDERALIST.
IS JUST RECEIVED, in two hand- some octavo volumes, printed on pa- per of a superior quality, and elegantly bound—(Price to subscribers 2 dols. per vol. to non-subscribers 2 dols. 25 cents)— and for Sale by NICHOLAS BOU- REAU , King-street,
THE FEDERALIST,
ON THE NEW CONSTITUTION, BY PUBLIUS.
WRITTEN IN 1788.
To which is added,
PACIFICUS,
ON
The Proclamation of Neutrality,
WRITTEN IN 1793.
Likewise,
THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, With all the Amendments.
Corrected and Revised.
As an universal wish seemed to prevail that these valuable writings should undergo a revision, and be printed in a form that should in some measure correspond with their high claim to merit, they are now offered to the public in a dress which it is believed will meet with general ap- probation.
N. B. Those gentlemen in Alexan- dria and its vicinity, who became sub- scribers to this valuable work, are re- quested to apply for their books as above.
Jan. 7.
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ADAM LYNN
Has just received,
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
Jewelry, plated, Japanned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns,
CONSISTING OF
Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear- Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pearl Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japanned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulements; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases. with a number of
He has also for Sale,
Watchmakers Materials, and gilt and common Watch Keys, by the dozen, and Crucibles.
He manufactures, as usual, all kinds of Gold and Silver Work, to any pattern.
Nov. 24.
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TIMBER
Wanted for Cash on delivery.
THE Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz.
  80 pieces white oak 34" long to be 14 in. by 14 200 do. do. 42 8 10   400 do. do. 12 8 10   80 piles do. 18 14 14   20 do. do. 20 14 14   20 do. do. 30 15 15   32 do. do. 23 14 14   40 do. do. 18 14 14   60 do. do. 40 15 15   36 do. do. 26 14 14   40 pcs. white or black oak, 33 12 12   80 do. do. 24 12 13   80 do. do. 12 12 13   480 pcs. white oak 10 5 7   480 do. do. 12 5 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be out before the first of March, and delivered in April. Pro- posals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next, by
WM. BRENT , Sec'y.
Dec. 31.
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JOSIAH TAYLOR and Co.
Have just received,
A fresh Cargo of Rhode-Island
LI ME,
A few barrels of Boston Beef and Pork,
Also,
A few bbls. of best Salmon Mackerell.
Jan. 3.
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Wanted to Purchase,
Three or four young NEGRO MEN , for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man , or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 28.
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WM. HARTSHORNE,
Has for Sale at his store on C.L. Hooe's Wharf,
2 Pipes London Market Ma-
deira Wine four years old.
1 Pair Burr Mill Stones, five feet diameter
1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality.
15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn,
18 Tons Philad. do. do.
First quality Brown Sugar by the hogshead
and barrel.
Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the
hogshead and barrel, part in loaves not more
than 6 lbs. each.
Plaister of Paris by the ton or bushel,
Tobacco in hogs,
A few barrels of new Pork and Beef,
Hay in bundles about 200 lbs. each;
For Sale, or Rent,
A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax,
Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets.
Also, for Sale,
A three story Brick House, on King, near
Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business.
Wanted,
Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS,
to whom good wages and constant employ will
be given at his mill.
Dec. 18.
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FOR SALE,
THE unimproved property, corner of Washington and Prince streets; part pay- ment will be taken in Alexandria Marine Stock at par; for the remainder a liberal credit will be given.
Also,
The corner Lot on Water and Duke
streets.
Exchange.
Two tracts of land in Caroline county within four miles of the Bowling Green of 1175 acres each, now leased to tenants at will, will be exchanged for property in this town.
To Rent,
That valuable House, Store and Ware- house, on King and Pitt streets, now oc- cupied by Messrs. Denney and Powell— this property will be handsomely improv- ed to accommodate a tenant. Possession given immediately, or on the 1st day of March. Apply to R. I. Taylor, Esq. or to the Sub-criber.
Has on hand, at reduced prices,
10 hds. first quality Sugar,
8 chests fresh Green Tea,
12 boxes Claret,
A few doz. Bandanno Handkerchiefs,
QUEENS WARE
in crates adapted for country stores.
Continues to purchase back Stock.
WM. GROVERMAN,
Broker.
January 4.
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CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
Mrs. RACHEL ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia)
In Prince-street, between Fairfax and
Water Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's
in the house lately occupied by GROVE
WRIGHT:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branch- es of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand,
A large and elegant assortment of
Prints, Looking-Glasses, &
GIRANDOLES.
Every description, which will be sold
at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from distance will be punctu-
ally attended.
Nov. 15.
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Just received, and for Sale by
ABEL WILLIS,
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Rhode-Island CHEESE,
Apples,
Crab Apples, by the barrel, of the first
quality.
Cranberries,
Sweet Oranges,
Lemons, by the box,
Best Rhode Island Potatoes,
Mackerel, by the barrel, together with
a general assortment of
GROCERIES and NUTS.
Wanted to Purchase,
A likely NEGRO BOY,
from 12 to 18 Years of Age; for one well
recommended a generous price will be
given. Apply to the Printer.
Jan. 2.
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Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
LIST OF LETTERS,
Remaining in the Post Office, Alexandria, on the 1st January, 1802.
A. Francis Adams, Walter S. Alexander, (5) Armstrong & Co. Sarah Alli- son, John Adams, John Anderson, (4) Major John Armitstead, James Adams.
B. Josiah Browning, James Balfour, John Benon, Dennis Barron, James Bancroft, Robert Boggess, Mary Ann Boggess, Ro- bert Brown, Mary Boyd, Barney Brooks, Petetiah R. Bowers, John Bogan, Rich- ard Barrow, Mary Babcock, (2) C. L. Guy Broadwater (3) Robert Bell, Ann H. Baker, William Baker, George Bailton, Joseph Bushby.
C. Ann Curtis, Jonathan Carteret, Jeffe Crosby, Col. Carlisle, Jos. Campbell, Elkanah Clap, Richard Claiborne, Wm. Clapp (2) John Cowen, Alexander Clark, Jane Caley, Churchill C. Camberling.
D. M. Dorsey, Benjamin Dulany, jun. Rezin Davis, Wm. Deakins, Wm. Do- nalsdon.
E. Samuel Eliot, Robert Evans, (2) Al- fred Ewell, Eben. Elenywood.
F. Capt. James Farnsworth, Sarah Foster, John F. Frost, capt. A. Fairfax, Joseph Fleming, Gregory Foddick, Morris Fox.
G. Charles Gray, Alfred W. Grayson, J. Grant (2) Joseph Goen, William Gun- nell.
H. James Holland, Mr. Hendrick, Rich- ard Hewitt, Joseph Homan, Betty Hagan, George F. Hawkins, John Chapman Hun- ter.
J. Matthew Jeffry.
K. Francis Kirby, (2) Samuel Kemp.
L. Gen. Henry Lee, (7) Fielding Lewis, (2) Thomas Lee, R. Longer, Monsieur Lebreton, Opie Lindsay, Miss Lynch, James Lafayette, capt. Wm. Ladd.
M. Capt. John Mason, Eleanor Michel, William Martin, James Mitchell, Eliza- beth Mason, Charles F. Mercer, M'Mikin, Larkey Maxwell, White Mat- tack, Isaac M'Pherson, William Moore, Neal Mooney, Joseph Martin, Murray and Wheaton, Elizabeth Mason.
N. Michael Natcher, George Nolin.
P. Rev. Mr. Page, Joseph Parnell, John Peabody, James Pofey.
R. John, Jacob, and Isaac Regware, Mi- chael Rooney, (2) George Rutter, John Reynolds, Mr. Randolph, A. Rousavell, Thomas Randall, Walter and Alexan- der S. Roe.
S. Spedington S. S. (3) George Summers, William Silver, (2) James Stanley, (2) David Stone, Henry Straggs, William Sage, M. Sully, Peter Styenwatt, Stephen Sevens, John Lynder, Bartlett Still, Mary Smith, James Langsten, William S. Stone, John Stevenson.
T. Joseph Tatterthall, Elias Teny, (3) Thornhill and Mitchell, George Tilley, Oliver Taylor.
V. Mr. Vanhavre,
W. John Wood, Ign's Wheeler, William Woolard, (2) Catherine Wood, John Wal- ters, Nathan Washington, (2) William White, Rachael Waters, R. P. Washing- ton, Colin C. Willis, Abel Willis, Hugh West, Mary Warner, Campbell Wilson, Nathan T. Weems.
January 3.
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JOHN M'KINNEY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate
terms,
10 tons well assorted Bar Iron,
Sugar in hds. and bds.
French Brandy in pipes,
Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c.
Jan. 7.
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COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at
Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap,
or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 23.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Elkanah Doolittle, Compt.
against
Jacob Harman and Samuel
Davis, trading under the
firm of Harman & Davis,
and William Hartshorne,
jus. Defs.
In Chancery.
The defendant Jacob Harman not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of as- sembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Har- man, do appear here on the first day of June Term next, and enter his appear- ance to the suit, and give security for per- forming the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, j. n. 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, Harman, 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 post- ed at the front door of the Court House of the said county.
A copy.
Test, G. DENEALE,
Jan. 8. 12w 2m Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, ss.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.
Moses Coates, Geo. M'Munn,
and Rob. M'Munn, comp.
against
William Powers, Jas. Card,
Wm. Galloway and Thos.
Moore, defts.
In Chancery.
The defendant Wm. Powers, not having entered his appearance and given se- curity according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satis- faction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William Powers, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complain- ants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, William Powers, do appear here on the first day of June Term next, and enter his ap- pearance to this suit, and give security for per- forming the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, James Card, William Gallo- way and Thomas Moore, do not pay away, con- vey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William Powers, until