Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-11 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1803.
[No. 646.]
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , the corner of King and Union Streets .
 Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS.
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN Auctioneer. Jan. 11.
Public Sale.
On FRIDAY,
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 hds.  Sugar in hds and bls.  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tiers and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes.  Queen's 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,  Cambrick 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. 11. Vendue-Master.
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber , at his store, corner of Prince and Union Streets ,
 15 Pipes Madeira Wine,  10 do. 4th proof Brandy,  5 do. New-England Rum,  2 do. Holland Gin,  3 Quarter casks Catalonia red Wine,  3 Kegs Annified Cordial,  12 Boxes Ripe Candles,  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  Coffee and Pepper in bags,  Hyslop and Souchong Tea,  Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs,  Mea's coarse and fine shoes,  Women's Morocco and fancy kid do.  And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS , consisting of Memories, Egreties, Guzzmabs, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and a few Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER , and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. 
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
Just received,
A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES.
A L S O,
Filberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality.
JOSEPH DYSON.
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 Muscadet and Bloom Raisins in boxes and jars, Cinnamon, fresh Lemons, Apples by the barrel or smaller quantity.
He has still on hand, A few boxes of Portingal 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 for Sale, by SAMUEL BISHOP TRAVELS Into the Interior of SOUTHERN AFRICA, In the years 1797 and 1798, By JOHN BARROW, Late Secretary to the Earl of Macartney, and Auditor General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope
Also, The POWERS OF GENIUS, A POEM, By JOHN BLAIR LINN, A. M. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Dec. 27. d
COTTON & STEWART Have just received a large and general assortment 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.
Notice is hereby given, TO the Stockholders of the Bank of Alexandria, 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
Ricketts, Newton & Co. Have just received & for Sale, A QUANTITY OF Wool & Cotton CARDS, 70 Tons Plaster of Paris, 10 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar, 10 hds. Rum, 1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt, 1000 do. Turk's Island do. 100 Reams Post Paper, 50 do. Wrapping do. 1 Cafe Dutch Quills, 20 Boxes Havannah Sugars, 2 hds. Loaf Sugar, 1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread, 1 do. fine hackled Flax, 50 boxes brown and Castile Soap, 50 do. dip Candles, 5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey, 4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy, Hyslop, Hyslop Skin, Young Hyslop 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 supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bbls. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran. Dec. 22. d
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL , about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. 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
JUST RECEIVED,
And is 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 Burgamot do.  Do. of Lemon do.  Do. of Thyme do.  Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. 
THOS. PATTEN. Janu. 1. d
Will be landed,
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock, on Merchant's Wharf, 19 hds. first quality SUGAR , and for Sale, by WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 28. d
THE FEDERALIST.
IS JUST RECEIVED, in two handsome octavo volumes, printed on paper 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 POUREAU , 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 approbation.
N. B. Those gentlemen in Alexandria and its vicinity, who became subscribers to this valuable work, are requested to apply for their books as above. Jan. 7. d3t co
JOHN M'KINNEY
Has just received, and for sale on moderate terms,
 10 tons well assorted Bar Iron,  Sugar in hds. and bls.  French Brandy in pipes,  Coffee, Herrings, &c. &c. 
Jan. 7. d2t raw
Public Vendue.
On Wednesday, the 12th inst. will be sold, at the Vendue Store,
A likely NEGRO WOMAN with a CHILD about three years old; a good Cook, Washer and Ironer, on a credit of 60 days.
THOMAS PATTEN. Jan. 6. 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 hds. N. E. Rum,  50 bls. Beef,  10 bls. Oil,  400 Rhode-Island Cheese,  2 hds. 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
POCKET-BOOKS.
COTTON & STEWART, Have just received a handsome assortment of
 Ladies Pocket-Books & Thread Cases,  Gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Asses skin Tablets. 
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
SUPERFINE FLOUR,
Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON.
Dec. 18. d
Now landing, And for Sale, on Merchant's wharf. About 1000 bushels Liverpool fine SALT. WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 29. d
For SALE, or RENT,
THE STORE I have occupied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hooe's. There is on hand in town more eligible or better calculated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar perfectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.—Twenty-five hundred barrels may be stowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY. December 7. eo
FOR SALE,
SIXTY NEGROES that have been well treated and brought up, of all ages and both sexes; house servants & mechanics, but mostly plantation Negroes. Information may be had by applying to the Printer hereof.
Dec. 6. eo
SAMUEL BISHOP
Has received a large supply of Hot Pressed
AND OTHER
PLAYING CARDS, of various qualities: which he offers by the quantity or retail, at very moderate prices.
ABEL WILLIS,
 A FRESH SUPPLY OF  Rhode-Island CHEESE,  Apples,  Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of the first quality,  Cranberries,  Sweet Oranges,  Lemons, by the box,  Belt Rhode Island Potatoes,  Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of  GROCERIES and NUTS. 
Printing in all its variety, executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.

RICHMOND, Dec. 29, 1802.
Liberty of the Press invaded,
Notwithstanding the declaration of rights made by the good people of Virginia, assembled in full and free convention, and which declares "that the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments."
A quarrel of a private nature, between Mr. George Hay, a member of the executive council of Virginia, and Mr. Callender, the editor of the Recorder, has given rise to a more formidable restraint upon the liberty of the press, than any scheme which has ever been invented by the enemies to free discussion. This quarrel has been made the grounds of attacking the palladium of American liberty, in a manner which no citizen of the United States could have supposed or expected.— Unless speedy measures be taken for preventing in future like attempts, the boasted freedom of this country will only be the "shadow of the name." A particular account of this interesting affair, cannot but be, therefore, acceptable to the citizens at large.
It is not our intention to enter into the merits of the quarrel between Mr. Hay and Mr. Callender. We wish to be tho't, neither the partizans of the one or the other; but we consider it our duty to lay before the public the particulars of a transaction, which we consider of greater magnitude to the interest of Americans, than any circumstance that has occurred since the formation of the federal constitution. Mr. Callender has been thrown into jail, where he now lies, without either trial by jury or any other body: not for any crime which he has committed; or any thing which he has written; but to prevent his future publications. The magistrates of Henrico county, upon the application of Mr. Hay, required that both Mr. Callender and his partner Mr. Pace, should find security in five hundred dollars each, besides their own security to the same amount, that they would publish nothing libelous upon any character, public or private, in the state of Virginia. Mr. Pace gave security, but Mr. Callender did not, and was in consequence thereof ordered to jail.
It is the legality of this extraordinary stretch of power, which we mean to investigate, and not the personal quarrel between Mr. Hay and Mr. Callender. Mr. Hay, it appears, had assaulted Mr. Callender in a public store in Richmond, and had beaten him with a stick, or as Mr. Callender terms it, a bludgeon, for some reflections which were made concerning Mr. Hay in the Recorder, in consequence of which assault, Mr. Callender bound over Mr. Hay to keep the peace, as is usually done in such cases. Mr. Hay, in his turn, applied to Mr. Fossler, the mayor of Richmond, to grant a warrant, to commit to jail Messrs. Callender and Pace, unless they gave security that they would publish nothing that reflected on the character of Mr. Hay, or any of the citizens of Virginia. The mayor very properly refused to grant such a warrant, as being in his opinion laying a previous restraint upon the freedom of the press. Mr. G. R. Storr, one of the magistrates of Henrico county, was next applied to, who granted a warrant for the above purpose. Mr. Callender, and his partner Mr. Pace, in consequence, attended in the court house of Henrico county on Friday morning, with Messrs. Marshall and Rind as their counsel. Mr. Hay also appeared with Messrs. Wickham and M'Rae as his counsel. The magistrates who sat upon the occasion were Gervas Storr, Wm. Price, Pleasant Younghusband, and Joseph Selden, Esqrs.
Mr. M'Rae opened the cause, on the part of Mr. Hay, and demanded that Messrs. Callender and Pace should be bound over from publishing libelous matter, as being persons of bad fame. He said the magistrates had the discretionary power of binding over characters of this description, by a statute of Virginia, similar to the 34th statute of Edward III. C. 1. which empowered the justices of England to bind over to the good behaviour towards the king and his people, all those that he not of good fame. He read the several acts which constituted bad fame; these, were sleeping in the day, prowling at night, frequenting bad fame
houses, gaming, drunkenness, being in the habit of using libelous expressions. He said that he could prove by a bundle of the Recorder which he held in his hand, that Callender and his partner Pace were men of this description; that Pace was even more insignificant and base than Callender, as being destitute of talents. He maintained that Callender was a vile calumniator, and malignant slanderer; that he had libelled Mr. Madison, a gentleman whose whole life was an example of the strictest virtue; and he had slandered Mr. Giles; and, in short, almost every respectable person in the state of Virginia. He was proceeding to unfold Callender's general character, as a noted libeller, when Mr. Marshall interrupted him, and hoped that their worships, the magistrates, would confine the counsel of Mr. Hay to the charge contained in the warrant, which solely related to the libelling of Mr. Hay, and not any other individual. Mr. M'Rae, in reply stated, that as Messrs. Callender and Pace were required by the nature of the bond given on such occasions, to keep the peace with the community at large, it was necessary to shew that they had not only threatened to libel Mr. Hay, but had already libelled several others, and to prove that they were men who bore the character of infamous libellers.
The magistrates, when their opinion on this point of law was asked, concurred with the counsel of Mr. Hay; Mr. M'Rae therefore proceeded. He endeavored to exhibit the character of Mr. Callender in the most odious point of view, as, a slanderer, a miscreant, a person who by his repeated calumnies on virtuous citizens, had justly incurred the character of a libeller, & consequently that of a person of bad fame. He indulged in a strain of invective against Mr. Callender, which we think improper to repeat. He concluded by praying that both Mr. Callender and Mr. Pace should be required to give security in such sum, that neither they, nor any friend they could find would easily pay if they transgressed. Mr. Wickham made also a short speech on the propriety of binding over both Mr. Callender and Mr. Pace; but he entirely abstained from all abuse or invective.
Messrs. Rind and Marshall, as counsel for Callender, began their defence by stating, that the magistrates of Henrico county were not empowered to take cognizance of the present question, which properly ought to have come before the magistrates of the city of Richmond alone.— That the dispute was between two citizens of Richmond, and being a criminal case, and not a civil one, was not cognizable before the magistrates of the county. That if this mode were generally adopted, it might sometimes occur, that criminals would be indicted, prosecuted and tried for the same offence, before both these courts at the same time. They were answered by Messrs. M'Rae and Wickham, and the magistrates concurred in opinion with the latter.
Mr. Rind, in his defence for Mr. Callender, stated, that the character of bad fame could not apply to Messrs. Callender and Pace; that they were men who were industriously employed; that they neither frequented houses of bad fame, or were addicted to gaming and idleness; that they could not be charged with publishing libels, as no jury had found them guilty of that crime. He maintained that no publication could be deemed libelous, unless regularly found so by a jury, in the ordinary process of law. That unless this was first done, it was not proper that Messrs. Callender & Pace should be bound over. He argued that if the magistrates in the present instance, obliged Messrs. Callender and Pace to give security for their future publications, that it would amount to a restraint upon the liberty of the press, which no court in a free country were empowered to inflict. He asserted that if the magistrates in the city of London dared to commit any printer to prison, for not giving security in a similar case, that both the magistrates and the accuser would not remain in existence twelve hours after. He hoped he should never witness the day, when the justices of Virginia, or any other state of the union, would hazard such a stretch of power as was asked by Mr. Hay. He said he did not come into court either to defend or to oppose Mr. Callender, that he neither received, nor would take, a fee on the occasion; that his motives were purely patriotic and voluntary; that he appeared as the advocate for the liberty of the press; that if the magistrates
agreed to the proposal of Mr. Hay, in the present case, the freedom of the press might justly be said to be extinguished in this country. He said, that if Mr. Hay thought Mr. Callender published falsehoods reflecting on his conduct, that it was his duty to prosecute Callender and Pace for defamation, and that a jury would determine the extent of the offence. This was the only and the proper course, in his opinion, which Mr. Hay ought to pursue. But if the magistrates bound Callender and Pace over, they would become the judges of the nature of the publication in question. They would in fact, be assuming an authority, which was never vested in any magistrate in a free country. He therefore entreated, that their worships would properly consider the magnitude of the present question, which was one of the most important that ever occurred in the union, and not by binding Messrs. Callender and Pace to keep the peace, lay a restraint upon the liberty of the press, which would be reprobated from one end of the continent to the other.
Such was the general tendency of the able speech which Mr. Rind made on this occasion, and for which he merits the thanks of all citizens who have a concern for the preservation of the palladium of true liberty.
Mr. Marshall proceeded nearly on the same grounds with Mr. Rind. He stated to the magistrates, that his motives for appearing in court were precisely the same with those which actuated Mr. Rind; a desire to preserve the liberty of the press from any unjust attacks which might be attempted to be laid upon it. In support of the illegality of binding over printers to keep the peace, he read in court the sentiments of Judge Blackstone, on the liberty of the press, book iv. chap. 14. sec. 1. This learned author expressly declares, "that the liberty of the press consists in laying no previous restraints upon publications, and not in freedom from censure for criminal matter when published. Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public; to forbid this is to destroy the freedom of the press; but if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequence of his own temerity." Mr. Marshall therefore argued, that the act of binding over Messrs. Callender and Pace, was unquestionably a previous restraint laid upon the press. That those two men had not yet been proved guilty of libelling any person, nor was any prosecution at present intended to be commenced against them on that supposition: but that Mr. Hay, merely on suspicion that they were to publish libels on his character, demanded of their worships to bind them over to keep the peace. Mr. Marshall said, that it was the most extraordinary application which he ever heard of; and if the magistrates should comply with the demand, it would be an act equally extraordinary. But he hoped that this would not be the case, nor that it would be said that in the state of Virginia, the freedom of the press had received a check which it never experienced in any country that boasted of liberty.
Mr. Wickham, in reply, contended, that the binding over of Callender and Pace would be a restraint laid on the liberty of the press. That they were at full liberty to publish what they pleased notwithstanding and that their recognizance could not be forfeited, unless they published libelous matter, which would remain to be determined by a jury.
Mr. Rind, in answer to this argument, proved clearly, that it would act as a previous restraint upon the liberty of the press; for if Callender and Pace gave security, and afterwards published what might be deemed libelous, that they would be simply upon the recognizance, which would unquestionably be forfeited, however trivial the nature of the libel might be.
Notwithstanding this reasoning on the part of the counsel of Callender and Pace, which we believe appeared satisfactory to the greater part of those who were present, both the editors were required to give two securities, in the sum of five hundred dollars each, besides their own bonds to the same amount. Mr. Pace gave security, but Mr. Callender having failed to give security, was sent to jail, where he now is, without any other detainer. Mr. Selden was the only magistrate of the four who voted against the decision. He said he thought it improper that such a restraint should be laid on the press.
The citizens of the other states will no doubt be anxious to know the political
principles of the several magistrates and the counsel on both sides. Mr. Fossler, the mayor of Richmond, is considered to be a federalist. The four magistrates who presided in court are known to belong to the party called anti-federal or democratic. Mr. Marshall, counsel for Messrs. Callender and Pace, and Mr. Wickham, counsel for Mr. Hay, are federalists. Mr. Rind and Mr. M'Rae, the other counsel, are of the other party.
This decision furnishes, however, the most decided proof of the real principles of the present ruling party, and of those men who are perpetually bawling about liberty and republicanism.
The commitment of Printers to jail on suspicion that they might publish libels, is an act which never until now was heard of in the United States. Such a circumstance never occurred in Great Britain or indeed in any country where the people enjoyed the liberty of the press. Mr. Rind properly observed, that if such an attempt should be made in London, that both the magistrate and the agent in the business would lose their lives in twelve hours after. We truly believe this would happen; but no justice there would have the audacity to make the attempt. We can state on the authority of a person who once had the opportunity of being present in the court of session of Edinburgh, which is the court that generally decides all matters of any importance in Scotland, when an application was made to the Lords of Session to issue a warrant against the printer of a periodical pamphlet, in order to oblige him to give security that nothing libelous would appear in the succeeding numbers. But the learned Lords who composed that court, were unanimously of opinion that no such previous restraint could be laid upon the press. If any libels were published, either against government or against individuals, they said ample redress could afterwards be procured; but the binding of individuals over to keep the peace was an act that only took place when personal danger or the destruction of property were apprehended.
If we consider the words of Sir William Blackstone, it will appear that this was evidently the opinion of that learned lawyer, "any justice of the peace (book iv. chap. 18, § 1.) may ex-officio, bind all those to keep the peace, who in his presence make any affray; or threaten to kill or beat another; or go about with unusual weapons, to the terror of the people; and all such as he knows to be common barretors; and such as are brought before him by the constable for a breach of the peace in his presence; and all such persons as, having been before bound to the peace, have broken it, and forfeited their recognizances. Also, whenever any private man hath just cause to fear, that another will burn his house, or do him a corporal injury, by killing, imprisoning, or beating him; or that he will procure others so to do, he may demand surety of the peace against such person; and every justice of the peace is bound to grant it, if he who demands it will make oath, that he is actually under fear of death or bodily harm; and will shew that he has just cause to be so by reason of the other menaces, attempts or laying in wait for him; and will also farther swear, that he does not require such surety out of malice or for mere vexation.
On Monday the 3d of January the Court of Henrico county met at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of considering the case of Jas. Thompson Callender. Mr. Hay spoke for three hours, when the court adjourned to the day following, late in the afternoon of which, after hearing the arguments of counsel on both sides, the court discharged Messrs. Callender and Pace—the binding of them over being in their opinion an illegal act.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, January 7.
The news which we stated yesterday on the authority of Captain Graham, is this day confirmed. Captain Whedon, of the brig Harriet, arrived here yesterday from St. Croix, informs us, that a few days since, he spoke the ship Fame, Jones, 50 days from Amsterdam for Philadelphia, the commander of which informed him, that 5,000 French troops were embarking at Rotterdam for the River of St. Mary's.
An American vessel has been recently cut out of one of the Bays of Tobago, by the crew of a French frigate, and ordered for Martinique.

Arrived, ship Andromache, Pierce, Ma- deira; Mary Crocker, Amsterdam; brig Hero, Taylor, Newburyport; Mary Moulton, do. Phebe, Bell, Wilmington. N. C. Harriot, Wheden, St. Croix; Lydia Williams, Alexandria; Minerva, Bain, Trinidad; schooner Lucy, Lawson, Georgetown, S. C. Sally, Gardner, Fre- dericksburg; Resolution, Nicholls, do. Iris, Perfum, do. Minerva, Ruthford, Newburyport; Peggy, Baker, Edenton, N. C. Sukey and Polly, —, North Carolina; sloop Connecticut, Hammond, do. Favorite Paeley, Evens, Peterborough. Cleared, brig Sally Tracy, May, Gib- taltar, Malaga and Cadiz.
Ship Columbus, Burger, arrived at Ma- deira, in 25 days.
Arrived since our last, Ship Andromache, Pierce, from Madei- ra. Left the ship Columbus of N. York, to sail in 10 days. The ship Charlottee Murdoch, for this port failed in compa- ny.
Brig Harriot, Wheden, from St. Croix. The brig Plymouth, Bradshaw, of New- York, left St. Croix December 21, for St. Domingo, with 1300 bbls. flour—had touched at every island to leeward of Barbadoes, and could get but 6 dollars per bbl.—schooner Nancy, Confield, of Saybrook, was at Dominique, December 12, to sail for St. Vincent. Lat. 32, 30, long. 63, 40, spoke ship Fame, Jones, 50 days from Amsterdam 5000 French troops embarking at Rotterdam for the river St. Mary's. December 31, off Capes Hatteras, spoke a new ship from New York for Charleston. Captain W. informs us, that the schooner Maria, Mix, from Norfolk, was cut out of one of the out bays, in Tobago, by the crew of a French Frigate, and ordered for Marti- nique, which however they could not make, and the French gave her up to captain Mix, and he brought her into St. Croix the 17th December. They had not per- mission to land when our informant failed.
Prices at St. Croix, Decembe 21—Pork 20 dollars; Beef 15; half bbl. 12; Flour, best, 6; Corn Meal 26 to 30; Puncheon Hoops 56 to 60 per M.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8. By our papers from the Cape, which we received from an obliging friend, we find that Gen. Rochambeau, is actively engaged in endeavouring to restore tran- quility to St. Domingo. It appears that the Negroes took the garrison of Merba- lais after a vigorous resistance, but were soon afterwards obliged to retreat, a re- inforcement having arrived. Leogane has been twice attacked by the Negroes, but they were obliged to retreat, having lost a considerable number of men and arms. All the establishments made by the Ne- groes on the river Massacre, in the bay of Mancenille, were destroyed on the 23d of Frimare, by sixty grenadiers command- ed by capt. Devere.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman re- siding in Cape Francois to his correspon- dent in this city, dated December 30th 1802.
"Our situation here has for a long time indeed been very precarious, so much so, that about the middle of October last, the evacuation of the Cape and with it that of the whole Island was considered as inevitable, every article belonging to go- vernment had already been shipped, and had the brigands succeeded in carrying their point even our lives would have been greatly endangered; but thanks to Pro- vidence, whose hand directs every thing, and whose kindness averted this danger from our heads; the brigands after repeat- ed attacks on this place, every one of which resulted to their great loss, were obliged to retreat into the mountains, and we now again enjoy perfect tranquillity. Ever since the death of General Leclerc and from the moment that General Rocham- beau succeeded to his place, every thing has taken a different aspect, and we may now look with the fairest hope for the future."
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
House of Representatives.
Friday, January 7. Mr. Davenport, chairman of the com- mittee of revision and unfinished business, made a report, in which (beside other sub- jects) it was stated that the law establish- ing a mint, and that for erecting Indian trading houses on the frontier, would ex- pire on the 4th of March next. The fol-
lowing resolution was submitted—"That it will, in the opinion of your committee, be expedient to continue in force the act establishing Indian trading houses. Re- ferred to the committee of the whole house for Monday next, & ordered to be printed.
Mr. Cutts presented the petition of John —, of the county of York, Mass. referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Wadsworth produced a letter and petition of Elisha Ayer, deceased, and Elisha Ayer, jun. refugees; referred last session to the committee of the whole house, but not decided upon, and moved that they be referred to the committee of claims. Carried.
Mr. Thompson moved that the petiti- on of Philip Lightfoot, presented at a for- mer session, but not acted upon for wan- t of evidence, be again referred to the com- mittee of claims.
Mr. Varnum considering the military institutions of the United States were in some respects defective, and that it might be found necessary to alter or amend the existing laws, moved the following reso- lution.
Resolved, "That a committee be ap- pointed to enquire if any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the mili- tary establishment of the United States, and report by bill or otherwise."
Mr. Griswold would thank the gentle- man to state what alterations he deemed necessary: whether it was intended to encrease the military establishment, or to amend the existing laws relating to that department.
Mr. Varnum had not made a very mi- nute enquiry. He learned that there were discovered to be many inconveni- ences in executing the duties of different agencies; especially that of Philadelphia. That there was a deficiency of teachers of music in the corps of artillery and en- gineers, with other defects which might easily be remedied.
Mr. Rutledge thought the committee should not be empowered to report by bill —when they had made their report after examining the subject, the house could take such measures as circumstances might re- quire. He moved that the words "re- port by bill or otherwise" be struck out. On taking the question there were, yeas 30, nays 30; the speaker in the affirma- tive. The resolution carried with the amendment, and a committee of five were appointed.
Mr. Randolph called for the galleries to be cleared—the house remained in con- clave during the day. Adjourned till Monday, 11 o'clock.
Alexandria Advertiser.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11.
The following is the resolution offered by Mr. Randolph, on the 5th instant, in the House of Representatives in select com- mittee, and which has engaged the atten- tion of the house, in secret debate, for some time past. The resolution was car- ried.
Randolph did well to have the doors shut whilst debating on such a resolution. Whilst the Spaniards have been for these six or eight months past, seizing and de- taining our vessels, robbing and impris- oning our seamen, and now shut us out from the navigation of the Mississippi, in open violation of their treaty, we are to rely upon their justice for redress. If a man should attempt to rob another of his purse, should the injured person, with the means of redress in his hands ask him what he means, or rely on his justice for reparation? No! If a man comes to me, and unpro- voked, tweaks my nose or pulls my ears, if in my power, I will knock him down and then know what he means. There might at least be some show of spirit. Even a coward will sometimes act the bully, and come off with credit. But this is a mild government. And then there are those monstrous great big guns, and then the Dons carry with them such long swords, why a man's leg may be broken or his head cut off before he knows it. O Lord, O Lord! the very thoughts of such doings is enough to chill ones blood. See what great long whiskers that man has, why he looks as if he would eat one up a live. But there is one comfort, they can't get to Washington, before a body can have time to get out of the way.
[Wash. Fed]. House of Representatives, Jan. 5th, 1803.
Resolved, That this House receive with great sensibility the information of a dif- position in certain officers of the Spanish
government at New Orleans to obstruct the navigation of the river Mississippi, se- cured to the United States by the most solemn stipulations:
That, adhering to the humane and wise policy which ought ever to characterise a free people, and by which the United States have always professed to be govern- ed; willing, at the same time, to ascribe this breach of compact to the unauthorised misconduct of certain individuals, rather than to a want of good faith on the part of his Catholic Majesty; and relying with perfect confidence, on the vigilance and wisdom of the executive, they will wait the issue of such measures as that depart- ment of the government shall have pursued for asserting the rights and vindicating the injuries of the United States; holding it to be their duty, at the same time, to ex- press their unalterable determination to maintain the boundaries and the rights of Navigation and Commerce through the river Mississippi, as established by existing Treaties.
Washington County Meeting.
AT a meeting of the citizens of the Ci- ty and County of Washington, held pur- suant to adjournment, at Lovell's Hotel, on Friday, the 7th January, 1803.
Cornelius Coningham was appointed Chairman, and N. King, Sec'y.
A letter from Mr. Robert Brent, one of the persons by whom the meeting was called, apologizing for his absence, and assigning the reasons which induced him to advocate the measure, was received and read.
It was resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare a petition to Con- gress, to establish a legislature for the Territory of Columbia—with instructions to take into consideration and represent the grievances enumerated in the papers laid before this meeting, and such other griev- ances as they may find necessary.
Robert Brent, Benjamin Moore, Nicholas King, Sam'l. H. Smith, and A. B. Woodward, were appointed the committee under the foregoing resolution.
It was resolved, That the committee appointed to prepare a petition or memo- rial to Congress, be instructed to confer with any other committee or committees which may be appointed within the Terri- tory of Columbia, on the subject of the said memorial: And that said committee be empowered to call a meeting of the ci- tizens, for the signing of such memorial.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the City of Wash- ington, George-Town, and Alexandria newspapers. CORN. CONINGHAM, Chairman.
Test, N. KING, Sec'y.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED, Ship Franklin, Conklin, Philadelphia; Sch'r's Commerce, Mann, Baltimore; Polly, Dennison, Portland; Sparrow, Coleman, Charleston;
CLEARED, Ship Good Hope, Lambert, Lisbon; Brig Sukey and Betsey, Crook, Coimuna; Katherine, Lawrence, Barbadoes; Sch'r Patience, Parkhill, Guadaloupe; Eleanor, Barry, Antigua; John, Tupman, Jamaica; Sloop Hannah, Smith, Boston.
Just received and for Sale, by JOSEPH DYSON, AN ASSORTMENT OF ORANGES & LIMES, of a very superior quality. A L S O, Excellent Rhode-Island Cheese, Spanish Segars, Durham Mustard, Cocoa Nuts, and A beautiful assortment of LISBON BASKETS.
Jan. 11. d
FRENCH BRANDY.
AMOS ALLISON Has received from New-York, 12 pipes French Brandy, which he will sell on a credit.
Jan. 7. eo3t
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. 3. 2aw8t
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. dsf
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss. November Term, 1802.
Joseph Tidball, complainant, against James Kidd, Mordecai Miller and F. Horsburgh, deits. In Chancery.
The defendant, James Kidd, 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 sa- tisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said James Kidd is not an inhabitant of this dis- trict, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, James Kidd, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the de- crees of the court; and that the other defen- dants, Mordecai Miller and John Horsburgh, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant Jas. Kidd, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forth- with published for two months successively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted on the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. raw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss. November Term, 1802.
Nicholas Lingan, complainant, against Nathl. Washington & Wm. Hartborne, defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant Nathaniel Wash- ington not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Nathaniel Washington is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Nathaniel Washington, do ap- pear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the de- crees of the court; and that the other de- fendant, William Hartborne, do not pay away or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belong- ing to the said absent defendant, Nat. Wash- ington, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months suc- cessively in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. raw 2m
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, ss. November Term, 1802.
Joshua Riddle, complainant, against Lindsey Pollard & Samuel Hilton, defendants. In Chancery.
The defendant, Lindsey Pol- lard not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Lindsey Pollard is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen- dant, Lindsey Pollard, do appear here on the first day of June term next, and enter his ap- pearance to the suit, and give security for per- forming the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, Samuel Hilton, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by him owing to, or the estate or effects in his hands belong- ing to the said absent defendant Lindsey Pollard, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith publish- ed for two months successively, in one of the public newspapers published in this county, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy, Test, G. DENEALE, Clerk. January 11. raw 2m
COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap, or SAMUEL CRAIG. Nov. 13. 1aw.

WM. HARTSHORNE, Has for Sale at his Store on Col. Hood's Wharf,  2 Pipes London Market Madeira 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. First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in loaves not more than 6 lbs. each, Plaster of Paris by the ton or bushel, Tobacco in kegs, 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. d
FOR SALE, THE LOT with the HOUSE thereon, at the South-east corner of Cameron and Alfred Streets, late the Property of Thomas Richards. Also, several vacant LOTS adjoining thereto on Alfred Street, between Cameron and King Streets. The House is pleasantly situated and in good order for the Accommodation of a Family. If not sold before the 1st of November, it will then be rented.  WILLIAM CRAIK. Sept. 30. 1wtf.
NOTICE. THE SUBSCRIBER intending shortly to embark for Europe, hereby gives Notice, that he has appointed Anthony Creagh and John Milner his Attorneys, and that they are duly authorized to transact his business in his absence.  RICHARD VEITCH. Nov. 12. 1aw
Twenty Dollars Reward. ABSCONDED from the employ of Daniel Douglass, flour inspector in the town of Alexandria, on the 12th inst. a Negro man named NACE, 36 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout built, talks but little, sullen look; had on & took away with him sundry clothing, among which are a new drab short coat, blue trousers and waistcoat, all with leather buttons, two Russia sheeting and one white shirt, one plain white Marseilles and one dimity waistcoat. The above reward will be paid for delivering him to me.  ELIZABETH PEAKE, living between Alex. and Mount Vernon. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said fellow, at their peril.  Dec. 29. 4d 22w
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. 1w
County of Alexandria, } Jan. 5, 1803. }  WAS committed to this jail, as a runaway, a Negro Man, who says his name is David Ellis William, and that he is the property of Mr. William Mattox, near Salem, in Fauquier county Virginia. He is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, stout made, 26 or 27 years of age. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away; otherwise, he will be disposed of as the law directs.  JAMES CAMPBELL, 1aw 2m Ja or.
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. 6wtf  COAL FOR SALE. James River Coal for sale at Adam's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap,  SAMUEL CRAIG. Nov. 23. 1aw.
Alexandria, Dec. 11.  WAS committed to this jail, as a runaway, a Negro Man, named SIMON. He says he belongs to a Mr. James Gain, near Culpepper Court-House; he had on Negro cotton clothes, is about 5 feet, 8 or 9 inches high. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges & take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.  JAMES CAMPBELL, Jailer. 1aw 2m
Little River Turnpike Road. It is required by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Company do pay, to the Treasurer of the company, William Hartshorne, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said company, on or before the first day of February next.  JAMES KEITH, President. J. T. RICKETTS, LEVEN POWELL, GEO. GILPIN, } Dirs. Alexandria, December 31st, 1802. 1aw 4t
The Editors of the Washington Federalist, National Intelligencer, and Mr. Bowen, at Winchester, are requested to insert the above advertisement in their respective papers, once in each week for 4 weeks, and forward their bills to the editor hereof.
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Bryan Lord Fairfax, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested; and those indebted to the said estate, to make immediate payment to Major Henry Gunnell, who is duly authorized to act for me in this business.  THOS. FAIRFAX, Ex'r. Jan. 8. 1aw 3wtf
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Columbus Streets. They will be sold separate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to  THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. 6w
ADAM LYNN Has just received, HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japaned & 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. Japaned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Pains in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spoons; gold and silver Epauletts; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Paris, Silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of other articles.  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. 4d 3wtf.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S POCKET ALMANACS; ALSO, COMMON ALMANACS, For the ensuing year, For Sale, by SAMUEL BISHOP. Dec. 13. d
For Freight or Charter To LIVERPOOL, The Ship Governor Strong, Capt. CHOATE. She is 450 blds. 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  Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
BENNETT and WATTS Have received and offer for sale, wholesale and retail, The following GOODS: Best Bulbloom Gurrachs, 5 4, 4 4 and 7-8 India Muslins, fine and coarse, Short and long Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, 13d to 4s. 6d. yd. remarkably well bought, 1 trunk coloured and plain Cambric Muslins, Black and white Italian Crapes, Twills and sewing Silk, first quality, 1 trunk silk Molekins, 1 cafe Velveteens and Cords, 1 do. Knives and Forks, well assorted, 1 do. Furniture and corded Dimities, 3 boxes Scotch Threads, No. 6 to 54, 1 do. English Shoe Thread of a superior quality, 1 cafe half ell Fustians, Tickenburgs, German Dowlas, white Russia Sheetings, Diapers, Diaper Table Linen, all sizes, Marseilles and superior cotton Counterpanes, Best FF, English glazed and battle Gunpowder.  They daily expect an assortment of Russia Sheetings and Ravens Duck.  Dec. 27. end 1w 2aw
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ff. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.  Elkanah Doolittle, Compt. against Jacob Harman and Samuel Davis, trading under the firm of Harman & Davis, and William Hartshorne, juv. } In Chancery.  The defendant Jacob Harman not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said Harman is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Harman, do appear here on the first day of June Term next, and enter his appearance to the suit, and give security for performing the decrees of the court; and that the other defendant, William Hartshorne, jun. 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 posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.  A copy. Test, G. DENEALE, Jan. 8. 1aw 2m Clerk.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County of Alexandria, ff. NOVEMBER TERM, 1802.  Moses Coates, Geo. M'Nutt, and Rob. M'Nutt, 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 security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William Powers, is not an inhabitant of this district, on motion of the said complainants, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, William Powers, do appear here on the first day of June court next, and enter his appearance to this suit, and give security for performing the decree of the court; and that the other defendants, James Card, William Galloway and Thomas Moore, do not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the estate or effects in their hands belonging to the said absent defendant, William Powers, until the further order or decree of this court; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively, in one of the papers published in this county; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the Court House of the said county.  A copy. Test, G. DENEALE, Jan. 8. 1aw 2m Clerk.
To be Let; A good STORE and COUNTING ROOM in King street, with every convenience for the Flour or wholesale West India business. Enquire of the Printer.  Jan. 8. 6w3t  Printing in all its variety executed at this office.
R. & J. GRAY Have lately received an Assortment of valuable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of them in elegant Binding, which added to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Catalogue:
The New American Practical Navigator, by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Blunt's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature, etc. 3 vols. 8vo. ornamented with plates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt.  Bartram's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Element of the Philosophy of the Mind and of Moral Philosophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, By Thomas Belsham. Political Works of Thomas Collins, enriched with elegant engravings, to which is prefixed a life of the Author, by Dr. Johnston, bound in calf and gilt. Adventures of Telemachus, pocket edition, ornamented with plates, in calf and gilt. Pleasures of Imagination, by Dr. Akenside, to which is prefixed a critical essay on the poem, by Mr. Barchild, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Death of Abel, with beautiful plates, in calf and gilt. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and historical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Langhorne, 6 vols. 12mo. A Selection of the Lives of Plutarch abridged, containing the most illustrious characters of antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mavor, L. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Observer, being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The World as it is, by Adam Fitzadam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Griborne, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Looker-On, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simeon Olive-Branch, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganganelli's Letters, 2 vols. 12mo. The Gleaner, a miscellaneous production, by Constantia, 3 vol. 12mo. The Idler, by the author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Adventures of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Smollett, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vol. 12mo. Letters from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Akia. The Traveller's Directory, or a Pocket Companion, showing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Philadelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the intersection of the cross-roads, from actual survey. The works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vol. Rural Tales, by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experimental Philosophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on select Subjects, by James Ferguson. The Spectator, with Notes, 12 mo. The Natural and Political History of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major-General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Bacon's Advancement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn on Insurance. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink-Powder, for Records; Irish Quills, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Penknives; Ladies' and gentlemen's Morocco Pocket-Books; German Flutes, Violins, Violin Strings, Bows and Bridges; a complete assortment of Latin and English School-Books, Folio and quarto family Bibles, school Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description, Slates and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities, and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual. DANIEL SMITH, At his Manufactory in Union street, makes and has on Hand, Cut Nails and flooring Brads, of a superior quality, which he offers for Sale by the cask, at the following wing prices; 20d. 12d. and 10d. Nails at 3d. per lb. 8d. do. at 8 1/2 d. do. 6d. do. at 9 1/2 d. do. 4d. do. at 10 1/2 d. do. 3d. do. at 11 1/2 d. do. 20d. 12d. & 10d. flooring Brads at 7 1/2 d. per lb. 8 1/2 d. do. at 8d. do. The retailing Prices are, one penny per lb. higher. He has Sprigs and Tacks of every size, and wide and narrow Hoop-Iron for Sale.  December 6. 6w3t 1aw 12t
100 Shares of MARINE STOCK, For Sale, by R. B. JAMISON, ALSO— Fresh Currants and Raisins in kegs and boxes.  December 7. 6w11t  PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.