Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-14 00:00:00

Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , the corner of King and Union Streets.
Rum in hhds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hhds. Sugar in hhds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware , and
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Cassimeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfticks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Oznaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Muslin and Muslin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c.
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. Jan. 14.
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 hhds. Sugar in hhds 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 Cassimeres, Narrow Cloth, and Flannels, Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs, Sail duck of different qualities, Chintzes and Calicoes, Cambric and Cotton shawls, India Muslin and Table Cloaths, Coloured threads and sowing silks, Ribbons, Hats, and A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER, Jan. 14 Vendue-Master.
MUFFS & TIPPETS.
Just received and for sale by the Sub- scriber,
A FRESH ASSORTMENT OF ELEGANT MUFFS & TIPPETS, THOMAS P. PEARCE.
Jan. 12. 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, Al- dermen and Common Councilmen, for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER, Town Serjeant.
Alexandria, January 10, 1803. d8F
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON.
Dec. 18. 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, GURDIN CHAPIN, Cashier. Jan. 3. d3w
For Freight or Charter To LIVERPOOL, The Ship
Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE.
She is 450 hhds. 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. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Dec. 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.
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 Muscadell 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 Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase may have it on moderate terms. Apply as above.
Dec. 27. d
JUST RECEIVED,
And to be sold at private sale by the sub- scriber,
Creme de Menthe in bottles, do. Creme de Noyeau do. Creme de Citronelle do. Creme d'Absinthe do. Essence of Burgamot do. Do. of Lemon do. Do. of Thyme do. Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. THOS. PATTEN.
Janu. 1. d
COTTON & STEWART Have just received a large and general as- sortment of
BOOKS
In the different branches of Literature.
Also,
ALMANACS
For 1803,
With a general assortment of Dr. Church's Patent Medicines, Which they offer wholesale or retail to the public at very reduced prices.
PSALMODY.
MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scho- lars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particu- lars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
Jun 21 d
Public Vendue.
Will be added to Wednesday's Sales, the 19th instant, Eight hhds. very excellent retail SUGAR, on a credit of 60 days. THOS. PATTEN.
Jan. 12.
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received & for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF
Wool & Cotton CARDS,
70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hhds. 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 Havanah Sugars, 2 hhds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dipt Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson 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 Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant sup- ply of excellent Flour for family use, in bbls. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran.
Dec. 22. d
Just received and for Sale, by JOSEPH DYSON,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
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
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
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 hhds. N. E. Rum, 50 bds. Beef, 10 bds. Oil, 400 Rhode-Island Cheese, 2 hhds. 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 SALE,
A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof.
Dec. 23. d
Public Sale.
On Tuesday next, will be sold at the Ven- due Store ,
A valuable NEGRO MAN, (a Carpenter by trade) for Cash. P. G. MARSTELLER.
Jan. 13.
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP For publishing by Subscription,
LETTERS
ON THE
Elementary Principles
OF
EDUCATION.
By Elizabeth Hamilton,
Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philoso- phers," &c.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Duodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on a fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per vo- lume in boards, payable on delivery.
* * A very considerable number of Co- pies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscriptions received by the Pub- lisher
FOR SALE,
On board the cbr't President, from New- Haven, lying at Fitzgerald's wharf
Mess 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
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
MRS. RACHEL ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia)
In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Street, 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 ew—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.
of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from distance will be punctu- ally attended.
Nov. 15. eo
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. eof
FOR SALE,
A likely NEGRO GIRL , about 16 years of age.
Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 18.
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, January 6.
Debate continued: Mr. Randolph's Speech concluded.
After the peace, it became the business of Congress to investigate the relation of these states to the different powers of the earth, in a more extensive view than they had hitherto done, and particularly in the commercial line; and to make arrangements for entering into treaties with them on such terms as might be mutually beneficial for each party. As the result of the deliberations of that day, it was resolved, "That commercial treaties be formed, if possible, with said powers, those of Europe in particular, Spain included upon similar principles, and three Commissioners, Mr. Adams, Mr. Franklin, and Mr. Jefferson, be appointed for that purpose."—So that an arrangement for a treaty of commerce with Spain had already been taken. Whilst these powers were in force, a representative from Spain arrived, authorised to treat with the United States, on the interesting claims of the two nations, respecting the Mississippi, and the boundaries and other concerns wherein they were respectively interested.—A similar commission was given to the Honourable the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, on the part of the United States, with these ultimata, "That he enter into no treaty, compact or convention whatever, with said representative of Spain, which did not stipulate our right to the navigation of the Mississippi, and the boundaries as established in our treaty with Great Britain."—And thus the late negotiation commenced, and under auspices, as I supposed, very favorable to the wishes of the United States; for Spain had become sensible of the propriety of cultivating the friendship of these states—Knowing our claim to the navigation of this river, she had sent a Minister hither principally to treat on the point—and the time would not be remote when, under the increasing population of that country, the inhabitants would be able to open it, without our assistance or her consent. These circumstances being considered, was it not presumable she intended to make a merit of her concession to our wishes and to agree to an accommodation upon that subject, that would not only be satisfactory, but highly pleasing to the United States? But what was the issue of this negotiation? How was it terminated? Has it forwarded the particular object in view, or otherwise promoted the interests and the harmony of the states, or any of them? Eight or ten months elapsed without any communications of its progress. At length a letter was received from the Secretary, stating that difficulties had arisen in his negotiation with the representative of Spain, which, in his opinion, should be so managed, as that even their existence should remain a secret for the present, and proposing that a committee be appointed with full power to direct and instruct him in every case relative to the proposed treaty. As the only ultimata in his instructions respected the Mississippi and the boundaries, it readily occurred that these occasioned the difficulties alluded to, and were those he wished to remove. And for many reasons this appeared at least to me an extraordinary proposition. By the articles of Confederation nine states are necessary to enter into treaties. The instruction is the foundation of the treaty; for if it is formed agreeable thereto, good faith requires that it be ratified. The practice of Congress hath also been always, I believe, in conformity to this idea. The instruction under which our commercial treaties have been made were carried by nine states. Those under which the Secretary now acted were passed by nine states. The proposition would then be, that the powers which under the Constitution nine states only were competent to, should be transferred to a committee, and the object thereby to disengage himself from the ultimata already mentioned in his existing instructions. In this light the subject was taken up, and on these principles discussed. The Secretary, Mr. Jay, being at length called before Congress to explain the difficulties mentioned in his letter, presented to their view the project of a treaty of commerce, containing, as he supposed, advantageous stipulations in our favour, in
that line; in consideration for which we were to contract to forbear the use of the navigation of the river Mississippi for the term of twenty-five or thirty years, and earnestly advised our adopting it. The subject now took a decided form; there was no further ambiguity in it, and we were surprised for reasons that have been already given, that he had taken up the subject of commerce at all. We were greatly surprised it should form the principal object of the project, and that a partial or temporary sacrifice of that interest, for the advancement of which the negotiation was set on foot, should be the consideration proposed to be given for it. But the Honourable Secretary urged, that it was necessary to stand well with Spain; that the commercial project was a beneficial one, and should not be neglected; that a stipulation to forbear the use contained an acknowledgment, on her part of the right of the United States; that we were in no condition to take the river, and therefore gave nothing for it; with other reasons which perhaps I have forgotten; for the subject in detail has nearly escaped my memory. We differed with the Honourable Secretary, almost in every respect. We admitted indeed the propriety of standing well with Spain, but supposed we might accomplish that end at least on equal terms. We considered the stipulation to forbear the use, as a species of barter, that should never be countenanced in the councils of the American states, since it might tend to the destruction of the society itself; for a forbearance of the use of one river, might lead unto more extensive consequences, to that of the Chesapeake, the Potomac, or any other of the rivers that emptied into it. In short, that the councils of the confederacy should be conducted with more magnanimity and candour, should contemplate the benefit of all parts upon common principles, and not the sacrifice of one part for that of another. There appeared to us a material difference between stipulating by treaty to forbear the use, and not being able to open the river. The former would be considered by the inhabitants of the Western Country as an act of hostility; the latter might be justified by our inability. And with respect to the commercial part of the project, we really thought it an ill advised one, on its own merits solely.
Thus was this project brought before Congress, and so far as I recollect, in this form and upon these principles. It was the subject of tedious and lengthy discussion in that honourable body. Every distinct measure that was taken I do not now remember, nor do I suppose it of consequence. I have shown the outline of the transaction, which is, if I apprehend rightly, all that the committee wish to possess. The communications of the Secretary were referred to a committee of the whole house. The delegates of the seven easternmost states voted that the ultimata in the Secretary's instructions, be repealed; which was reported to the house and entered on the journal by the Secretary of Congress, that the question was carried. Upon this entry, a constitutional question arose to this effect: "Nine states being necessary, by the federal constitution, to give an instruction, and seven having repealed a part of an instruction given, for the formation of a treaty with a foreign power, so as to alter its import, and authorise, under the remaining part thereof, the formation of a treaty, on principles altogether different from what the said instruction originally contemplated, can such remaining part be considered as in force and constitutionally obligatory?" We pressed on Congress for a decision on this point often, but without effect. Notwithstanding this, I understood it was the intention of the Secretary to proceed and conclude a treaty, in conformity to his project, with the Minister of Spain. In this situation I left Congress; What I have since heard, belongs not to me to discover. Other gentlemen have more complete information of this business, in the course it has taken, than I can possibly have been able to obtain: for having done my duty whilst there, I left it for others who succeeded me to perform theirs, and I have made but little further enquiry respecting it. The animated pursuit that was made of this object, required, and I believe received, as firm an opposition. The southern states were on their guard, and warmly opposed it. For my part, I thought it my duty to use every effort in Congress for the interest of the southern states. But so far as it depended on me, with my offi-
cial character, it ceased. With many of those gentlemen, to whom I always considered it as my particular misfortune to be opposed, I am now in habits of correspondence and friendship; and I am concerned for the necessity which has given birth to this relation.
Whether the delegates of those states spoke the language of their constituents; whether it may be considered as the permanent interest of such states to repress the growth and increasing population of the Western Country, are points which I cannot pretend to determine. I must observe, however, that I always supposed it would, for a variety of reasons prove injurious to every part of the confederacy. These are well understood and need not be dilated on here. It, however, such should be the interest of seven states, let gentlemen contemplate the consequences in the operation of the government, as it applies to this subject. I have always been of opinion, sir, that the American states to all national objects, had in every respect a common interest. Few persons would be willing to bind them together by a stronger or more indissoluble bond, or give the national government more power than myself. I only wish to prevent it from doing harm, either to states or individuals; and the rights and interests of both, in a variety of instances, in which they are now left unprotected, might, in my opinion, be better guarded. If I have mistaken any facts, honorable gentlemen will correct me. If I omitted any, as it has not been intentional, so I shall be happy with their assistance to supply the defect.
Mr. Monroe added several other observations, the purport of which was that the interest of the Western Country would not be as secure under the proposed constitution, as under the confederation; because under the latter system the Mississippi could not be relinquished without the consent of nine states, whereas by the former, he said, a majority, of seven states, could yield it. His own opinion was, that it would be given up by a majority of the Senate present in the Senate, with the president, which would put it in the power of less than seven states to surrender it. That the northern states were inclined to yield it. That it was their interest to prevent an augmentation of the Southern influence and power; and that as mankind in general, and states in particular, were governed by interest, the Northern states would not fail of availing themselves of the opportunity given them by the constitution, of relinquishing that river, in order to depress the Western Country, and prevent the southern interest from preponderating.
Mr. Henry then arose, and requested that the honorable gentleman (Mr. Monroe) would discover the rest of the project, and what Spain was to do on her part, as an equivalent for the cession of the Mississippi.
Mr. Monroe.—Mr. Chairman, I do not thoroughly recollect every circumstance relative to this project. But there was to be a commercial intercourse between the United States and Spain. We were to be allowed to carry our produce to the ports of Spain and the Spaniards to have an equal right of trading hither. It was stipulated, that there should be a reciprocity of commercial intercourse and benefits between the subjects of Spain and the citizens of the United States. The manufactures of Spain were to be freely imported and vended in this country, and our manufacturers to be carried to Spain &c. without obstruction, and both parties were to have mutual privileges in point of commercial intercourse and connection. This sir, is the amount of the project of Spain, which was looked upon as advantageous to us. I thought myself, that it was not. I considered Spain as being without manufactures, as the most slow in the progress of arts, and the most unwise with respect to commerce, of all nations under the sun, (in which respect I thought Great Britain the wisest.) Their Gentlemen and Nobles look on commerce with contempt. No man of character among them will undertake it. They make little discrimination with any nation. Their character is to shut out all nations, and exclude every intercourse with them, and this would be the case with respect to us. Nothing is given to us by this project, but what is given to all other nations. It is bad policy and unjustifiable on such terms to yield that valuable right. Their merchants have great stocks in trade. It is not so with our merchants. Our people require encouragement. Mariners
must be encouraged. On a review of these circumstances, I thought the project unwise and impolitic.
Having completed the reading, Mr. R. resumed his remarks. I have, said he to ask pardon of the house for detaining, them with the reading of so lengthy a document. That it contains perhaps the only correct historical detail, extant of this truly curious transaction, must constitute my apology.
I will not ask, Mr. Speaker who ever have been and still are the unshaken friends of the navigation of the Mississippi, and of the western interests of this union? It is not my wish, sir, on this occasion to call gentlemen opposed to us into the shade, to throw them into the background. All we ask is an equal share of confidence in our zeal to assert this great right, until we shall have proved ourselves unworthy of it. What is there then exhibited from the earliest period of our history? What fact has transpired, which renders us undeserving of that confidence, or which entitles gentlemen on the other side of the house exclusively to it? Shall we then silently submit to the intolerant assumption on their part of all feeling for this important right involving the vital interests of our country—shall we sit down contented under the imputation of lukewarmness in this cause? or shall we tell those gentlemen that under every circumstance, and in all situations; with closed doors as well as with open doors, we have been, are and ever will be the unalterable supporters of the free navigation of the Mississippi.
The sentiments which have been displayed in the course of this proceeding, presents a phenomenon in the history of what are termed regular governments. When an administration have formed the design of subverting the public liberties; of enriching themselves on their adherents out of the public purse, or of crushing all opposition beneath the strong hand of power; war has ever been the favorite ministerial specific. Hence have we seen men in power too generally inclined to hostile measures, and hence the opposition have been, as uniformly the champions of peace—not choosing to nerve with new vigor (the natural consequence of war) hands, on whose hearts or heads they were unwilling to bestow their confidence. But how shall we account for the exception which is now exhibited to this hitherto received maxim? On the one part, the solution is easy. An administration under which our country flourishes beyond all former example—with no sinister views—seeking to pay off the public incumbrances, to lessen the public burthens and to leave to each man the enjoyment of the fruits of his own labor, are therefore, desirous of peace, so long as it can be preserved consistently with the interests and honor of the country. On the other hand what do you see? Shall I say an opposition sickening at the sight of the public prosperity, seeking through war, confusion and a consequent derangement of our finances, that aggrandizement which the public felicity must forever forbid? No sir, my respect for this House and for those gentlemen forbids this declaration, whilst at the same time, I am unable to account on any other principle for their conduct. Mr. R. concluded by saying that he had forborne these observations until they were extorted from him. He had hoped that gentlemen would have let the business take its course, after the decision of yesterday, and that the House would have gone into committee on the confidential message—But gentlemen had insisted on discussing the merits of the navigation on a preliminary question.—The business having taken that turn he thought it due to himself and friends to repel the odium which it was endeavored to attach to them.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 10.
Three of the French frigates lately in our harbor, the Romaine, the Volontaire, and the Salamander, arrived at Brest on the 29th October.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 11.
Arrived last night, schr. Eliza, Swain from St. Croix, via Vienna. Left Bass End, Dec. 16, brig Sophia, Mitchell and Betsey, Jacobs, of Philadelphia; and brig Sally, Brown, of New York.
Also, schr. Nymph, Hodkiss, from Annapolis. Sailed in company with the brig Lilly, Nichols, for Philadelphia, and schooner for Boston. December 5, last.

26, long. 75 40, spoke snow Robert, Dinkin, from this port for Gibraltar, 24 hours out.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14.
Captain Rogers, of the brig Georgia , has obligingly favored the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with Savannah papers to the 28th ult. One of that date mentions the arrival there of the berque Nixon, in 56 days from Liverpool, with information that previous to her departure an English fleet had failed for the Mediterranean in three hours warning; that another was ready at Spithead waiting for orders; and that rendezvous houses were opened for sailors, and large bounties offered for those who would wish to enter voluntarily into the navy.
(N. Y. Mer. Adv.)
OBSERVATION.
THE following representation of the opinions of the celebrated JOHN JAMES ROSSEAU, is a hasty translation from the French. The original was published at Amsterdam, in 1763. From much enquiry there is reason to suppose it has never appeared in an English dress.—The manuscript is said to have been stolen from the author [a pupil of Rousseau] and given to the world without his consent. It manifests, that he was well acquainted with the rhapsodies, sophistry, and paradoxes of the Philosopher of Geneva. How much is it to be lamented, that a man of such genius—the author of an admirable system of education, and of excellent reflections on human life and manners, should likewise be the author of sentiments, which declare religion as fit only for despots and slaves—inconsistent with the happiness of civil society—of sentiments which favor licentiousness and the commission of the worst of crimes. The beauty, warmth and energy of his style will ever be admired by the lovers of science. But the waters of religion and humanity, will guard against the infection of that subtle and dangerous poison, which is mingled with the most eligible and delicious repast. It is the misfortune of most of the young people who read the productions of this great genius, to admire and defend every thing he has written. Charmed by his fascinating description, they assent as readily to his wildest reveries, as to his most important and useful truths. His Amelia and Confessions , are equally praised by enthusiastic and unreflecting minds. If this curious performance tends to put them on their guard against his unjust censures and pernicious opinions, the wish of the translator will be satisfied. (Balance.)
PROFESSION O' PHILOSOPHIC FATH.
I BELIEVE dly in one man, of boundless genius, the creator of a new world of reasonable beings, visible and invisible; who is the light of lights, and the only son of truth. Happy to be regenerated in him, and by him, I believe that he knows every thing, and that men know nothing; that they are all necessarily corrupted, and led astray by knowledge; and that he alone has been perfected by it. That we ought to burn all books—except his, which we ought to admire.
With heart and mind, I subscribe to his sentiments, whilst he denies me tho't, and himself accumulates one reason upon another; whilst he proscribes the most useful arts and cultivates the most frivolous; whilst he constitutes himself the champion of virtue, and composes a voluptuous romance; whilst he declaims against the use of eloquence, and speaks without ceasing his favorite language; whilst he is armed with a holy zeal for decency, and the same time regrets, that girls do no more in a state of nudity with boys. His efforts, that laws are good for nothing; and he has made laws. He despises religion, and professes it. He sends us into arts; and says desert no longer exist. He detests society, and laments bitterly separation from it. He pretends that a savage man is perfect; and he writes volumes on the subject of education—and I have never ceased to coincide with his sentiments.
He affects an open and decided contempt for a celebrated nation, and resides in it from choice. He vilifies and calumniates it, and praises its generosity. He
honors and celebrates his country and voluntarily flies from it. For the first time he desired to return to it in the very moment it denied him an asylum—and I have constantly admired his noble contrarieties.
He declared that we had no music, and at the same time our music was transported with success into the very bosom of Italy. That in our society there were no virtues, and strangers from all countries came to enjoy them. That we were slaves, and himself the partizan of Liberty, dwelt amongst us from preference. That we had no country, and at that time we offered the brightest and most heroic sacrifices which history records; always unshaken in my belief, I have not hesitated to agree with him that we have neither music, virtue, liberty, nor country.
I am firmly persuaded, that he has rendered a very singular & important service to the human race, whilst he has taught the art of seducing a young girl, and alluring her into the greatest excesses by the reveries of a false philosophy; whilst he has represented a passive and base woman as the model of virtue, and a husband wicked and infamous without motive, as a rare example of honesty; whilst in short, mingling virtue and vice with so much art, that the most subtle eye can scarcely distinguish them, he has taught men to walk constantly on the borders of precipices, to seek danger and not to shun it. To die calmly, nourishing to the last breath, an adulterous passion—making philosophy the opium of remorse and the calm of conscience.
He assures us that every thing is evil in man living in society; and that one man's good is necessarily another's evil. Society ought then to dissolve itself; and nevertheless, it cannot dissolve. It always exists; I conclude that men feel nothing of it; society is tranquil; men are then weak and cowardly; it is cherished by its members, and they cheerfully support it; I declare in the face of the earth that all men are fools; and mysteries contrary to experience cannot shake my faith. (To be Continued.)
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
House of Representatives.
Monday, January 10.
Mr. Gregg said he wished to submit a resolution to the consideration of the house on a subject that must be acted on during the present session. The act establishing a Mint will expire on the fourth day of March next. A resolution now lies on the table for abolishing that institution entirely. He was not prepared to vote in favor of that resolution, neither did he feel himself at perfect liberty on the information he now possessed, to vote for a longer continuance of the law. The establishment it was true had been expensive, but he expected that under proper management it might be rendered useful. The director in his annual report made to Congress at the last session, stated that the lots on which the mint now stands were not sufficiently extensive, and that the machinery was nearly worn out. He said he knew these lots, and he believed that on account of the convenience of their situation, they might be disposed of to good advantage, perhaps for a sum sufficient to purchase as much ground as would be necessary in another situation, and also to erect suitable buildings for the purpose. If this could be done, there would be but little additional expence incurred in continuing the establishment. He thought it highly important to obtain every possible information on this subject; before we are called to act on it, and therefore, for the purpose of obtaining that information, he would submit the following resolution.
Mr. Gregg then offered a resolution instructing the committee of revivall and unfinished business, to enquire into the amount for which the whole property of the mint, including the ground and buildings, would sell; and the probable expence of more suitable buildings, and of the machinery necessary for conducting the operations on the principle of steam.
Carried.
Mr. Dawson moved the following resolution. Resolved, That a monument be erected to the memory of general Hugh Mercer, who was slain at Princeton, on the 5th day of January, 1777, and that the sum of _____ dollars be appropriated to that purpose.
Referred to the committee appointed on the erection of other monuments.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the report of a select committee on the petition of Thomas Herty.
The report authorised the purchase of copies of Herty's digest of the laws of the United States.
The report was supported by Messrs. Nicholson and Van Ness; and opposed by Messrs. Macon and Griswold.
Mr. Nicholson moved to fill the blank with 500—lost.
Successive motions were then made to fill it with, 350, 300, 100, and 24; and all lost.
When a resolution was carried directing the clerk to purchase for the use of the house 12 copies of the Digest of Laws.
The first part of these proceedings took place in committee, and the last in the house.
Mr. Hill moved a resolution, for the erection of a monument to the memory of Gen. Francis Nash; slain in the battle of Germantown.
Mr. Gregg moved a resolution for the erection of a monument to the memory of Gen. Richard Butler.
Mr. Mitchell moved the erection of a monument to the memory of Gen. Nathaniel Woodhull.
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved the erection of a monument to the memory of the three individuals who intercepted Major Andre.
The above four motions were referred to the committee appointed on the foregoing stated bill from the senate.
Mr. S. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a report on that part of the President's Message that relates to discriminating and countervailing duties, and the act of the British Parliament thereon, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Friday next.
Tuesday, January 11, 1803.
A message was received from the President, enclosing a report from the director of the mint.
The committee of Elections reported a resolution to this effect: That John P. Van Ness, having accepted the office of Major of Militia within the District of Columbia, had forfeited his right to a seat in the House.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Nicholson reported a new bill from the committee to whom was recommitted a bill for the relief of insolvent debtors within the District of Columbia.
Committed to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
Mr. Griswold moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the union; declaring his intention, in such event, to move that his motion, laid some time since on the table, calling for papers respecting the cession of Louisiana, should be taken up.
On this motion a debate of two hours length ensued, in which Mr. Griswold's motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Dana, Goddard, Huger and Rutledge, and opposed by Messrs. Randolph and S. Smith.
The question was taken on the requisition of Mr. Griswold, by yeas and nays, and carried in the negative, yeas 38, nays 52.
Mr. S. Smith said he had a communication to make, which in his opinion required secrecy; whereupon the galleries were cleared.
After a short time they were opened; when Mr. Griswold's motion, above noticed, was taken up, and rejected by a considerable majority.
REPORT
Of the committee appointed on the 17th ult. to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the United States, as relates to our Navy Yards, and the building of Docks.
The Committee to whom was referred so much of the President's Message as relates to our Navy Yards and the building of Docks, report two resolutions, providing for the safe-keeping of timber, frigates, and other public property.
I. Resolved, That for securing from waste and loss, the timber and other public property on the different navy yards, and towards improving the same for the greater dispatch of business, the Secretary of the Navy, under the direction of the President of the United States, shall cause the requisite buildings and sheds to be erected,
and other needful repairs and improvements to be made; and that for accomplishing the same, dollars are hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
II. Resolved, That for preventing rotteness and decay in the ships of the navy, the President of the United States be, and hereby is authorised, to cause a dry dock, with convenient canals, locks, machinery, and water courses, to be constructed at or near the public navy yard in the city of Washington; which dock shall be capable of containing twelve frigates, or ships of war, and of preserving them dry and safely sheltered from sun-shine and rain; and that for carrying the same into effect,
dollars be, and the same hereby are appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
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
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of HENRY ROZER, Esq. late of Notley-Hall, are requested to bring them in for settlement on or before the first of June next.
BENJ'N DULANY, jun. Surviving Executor of H. Rozer, dec'd. January 14, 1803.
WILL BE SOLD,
On the first day of next February, at Notley-Hall, the residence of the late Henry Rozer, Esq.
A fine English BULL, with two COWS of the same breed, remarkable for their size and beauty; this stock was brought in by Richard Parkinson, and esteemed the best in England. A good seine, with a large quantity of the best seine twine, lately imported, will also be offered for sale on the same day, together with two boats, one of which is a neat row boat, the other calculated for fishing.
Also, one horse CHAISE with Harness complete. Jan. 14. endts
TO LET,
A CONVENIENT Two Story HOUSE, With a good Kitchen and Smoke House adjoining. Also, a Stable for two horses &c. &c. with a well improved garden of half an acre.
The situation is very pleasant, having a fine prospect of the river. For particulars enquire of the Printer. Jan. 14. eo
Just Received,
Per the Schooner Sparrow, Captain Coleman,
Five tierces best new RICE, and expects a further supply, by the next vessels from Charleston, together with a quantity of best clean Spinning Cotton.
I have in Store,
Genuine old French Brandy, and Holland Geneva, of a very superior quality and flavor, together with a very general assortment of the best Wines, spirituous Liquors and Groceries.
100 doz. Philadelphia Porter in bottles, in high order for immediate use; sweet Cider of the best kind, and a large quantity of Cheese.
The whole of which I offer for sale at the most reduced prices.
Wm. Dunlap.
King-street, Jan. 14. eo3t
N. B. I have remaining, a few boxes best Irish WHITE SOAP, which private families will find an advantage in purchasing, it being now nearly two years old.
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Alexandria.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the Subscribers in the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, that an election will be held at the Court-House, in this town, on Saturday the 15th day of January next, for the purpose of chusing fifteen Directors of the said Company, for the ensuing year.
By order of the President & Directors, J. B. NICKOLIS, Sec'ty.