Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-01-31 00:00:00

Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels.  French Brandy in pipes,  Gin in pipes and bds.  Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds.  Sugar in hds. tierces and bds.  Coffee in tierces and bags,  Chocolate  White and brown Soap } in boxes,  Mould and dip'd Candles }  Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars,  Figs in kegs and frails,  Queens Ware in crates,  FURNITURE, &c. 
ALSO.
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
 Cloths, Coatings,  Kerfeymeres, Duffs,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elaicks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Russells,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Platillas,  Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks,  And sundry other Articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 26.
Sales by Auction.
On WEDNESDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets.
 Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queens' Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—Among which are—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfthicks,  Fearnaught,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Jan. 26.
Madeira Wine.
Ricketts, Newton and Co. Have just received a few pipes of fine London particular, and to be sold cheap.
They have also,
One case of elegant OSTRICH FEATHERS; will be sold low by the case.
Jan. 18.
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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.
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 Case 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 Cattle Soap,  50 do. dip't 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 Cobs for
Wheat, Flour, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran.
Dec. 22.
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PSALMODY.
MR. CHARLES DYER proposes, as soon as a sufficient number of scholars can be obtained, to open a school for teaching CHURCH MUSIC. Particulars may be known by applying to Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
Jan. 21
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THOMAS SIMMS HAS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,
One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO,
Sweet China Oranges,
Salmon in bds. or less quantity, of a superior quality, Rhode-Island Cyder, A quantity of excellent Potatoes, Groceries of all kinds.
Jan. 19.
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JUST RECEIVED,
And to be sold at private sale by the subscriber,
 Creme de Menthe in bottles,  Creme de Noyeau do.  Creme de Citronelle do.  Creme D'Absinthe do.  Essence of Burgamot do.  Do. of Lemon do.  Do. of Thyme do.  Castor Oil of an excellent quality do. 
THOS. PATTEN.
Jan. 1.
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Forty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN or strayed from the subscriber's Wagon, at Hildebrand's Tavern, seven miles from Frederick Town on the George Town road, on the night of Monday the 2d instant, a light chestnut sorrel STUD HORSE, eight years old, sixteen hands high, has a star and small blaze in his face, one hind foot white, a natural split in one of his hind hoofs, from the point to the hair, a long tail lately roughly cut, trots and paces, but inclines to the latter, a blemish on one of his eyes, occasioned by a stroke of a whip, and is rubbed with the chains and breechbands; had on a halter, chain and collar. The above reward will be paid for the horse and thief, if stolen, or Twenty Dollars for returning the horse to the subscriber, living on Licking Creek, Washington County Maryland.
BENJAMIN BEAN.
Jan. 27.
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To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince street or particulars enquire of
RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Jan. 18.
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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 public at very reduced prices.
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 Anniseed Cordial,  14 boxes dip't Candles,  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  Coffee and Pepper in bags,  Hyson Skin and Souchong Tea,  Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs  Men's coarse and fine shoes,  Womens' Morocco and fancy kid do. 
And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emeries, Guzzimies, Mohans, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hankerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL.
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
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.
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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.
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By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Owen Roberts to the subscriber, on the third Monday in February next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to sale for ready money, on the premises,
One moiety of that LOT of GROUND, in the City of Washington, described in the plan of the city by the number eighteen, in the square number one hundred and sixty eight; fronting fifty nine feet upon the Pennsylvania avenue, and extending back one hundred and seven feet seven inches: Upon the premises is erected a two story brick dwelling house, and the lot is under a mortgage to secure the payment of fifteen hundred dollars, subject to which it will be sold
Also, one moiety of that Lot of Ground in the said city described in the plan by Number ten, in square number two hundred and fifty-six, fronting forty eight feet seven inches upon the open area on the Pennsylvania Avenue, upon which there is an unfinished frame Dwelling-House.
JAMES KEITH.
January 18.
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By virtue of a Deed of Trust from John D. Orr to the Subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due to Colin Auld, will be exposed to Sale, for ready money, on the 1st day of March next, at the Coffee House, in the Town of Alexandria,
A certain Tract of valuable LAND, lying in the county of Prince William, near the Red House, on which the said John D. Orr lately resided, containing 1115 acres, the bounds of which will appear upon reference being had to the said Deed, which is duly recorded in the office of the said county.
EDMUND J. LEE.
Jan. 15.
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Mechanic Relief Society.
THE members will please to observe that a quarterly meeting of the society will be held on Wednesday the 2d February, at 6 o'clock in the evening, at Mr. Mott's tavern.
J. V. THOMAS, Sec'y.
Jan. 29.
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The Relations of THOMAS DILLON, late of Culpepper or Fluvanna County, in the State of Virginia, are intended to be hereby informed, that he is no more, and that some property left by the deceased is in my possession, as a Coroner of the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia.
Printers of newspapers contiguous to either of the aforesaid counties are requested to insert the preceding notice in their respective papers.
ELISHA C. DICK.
Jan. 29.
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Sale of Furniture.
On FRIDAY, the 11th of Feb. next, will be sold at 3 o'clock, P. M. at the dwelling house of Peter Cooke, on Prince between Pitt and St. Asaph streets,
A variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plate, Glass, China, &c. Also, two Piano-Forces.
To Rent—The House in which he now lives.
Jan. 29.
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NOTICE.
I AM ordered, thus publicly to call on those citizens of Alexandria, who have not paid up their corporation taxes, to come forward and discharge the same, on or before the fourth day of February next, or I shall be under the necessity of publishing their names as defaulters, and their goods and chattles must be subject to immediate distress and sale, to discharge the amount of taxes due.
GEORGE DRINKER, Collector.
Jan. 29.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE,
A very likely Malatto LAD, about 18 years of age, well qualified for Prgentleman's servant.—Apply to the inter.
Jan. 29.
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A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age.
Apply to the Printer.
De. 18.
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JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale by
SAMUEL BISHOP,
(Price 25 Cents,)
PITT & HIS STATUE,
A SATIRICAL POEM.
By Peter Pindar.
Jan. 19.
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The Freeholders & Housekeepers in the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the court house, in the council chamber, on the 8th day of February next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing 12 fit and able men, being Freeholders, to represent the Corporation, as Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councilmen, for the present year.
GEORGE DRINKER, Town Serjeant.
Alexandria, January
10, 1803.
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Just received and for Sale by
JOSEPH DYSON,
A QUANTITY OF
FRESH ORANGES,
By the hundred or smaller quantity.
Jan. 10.
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Cash given for rags

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, January 26.
Mr. Jones introduced the following motion with a few preparatory remarks.
Resolved, That the repeal of the discriminating duties on foreign tonnage and merchandise imported in foreign vessels recommended by the committee of commerce and manufactures, in their report on that subject made on the 10th instant, shall not extend to foreign ships or vessels, or the articles imported therein from the colonies or dependencies of any foreign nation, unless the ships and vessels of the United States shall enjoy the same privileges in the navigation and trade between the United States and such colonies or dependencies as are or may be allowed to the ships and vessels of the nation to which such colonies or dependencies may belong.
Referred to a committee of the whole to whom was referred the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on countervailing duties.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of a select committee on so much of the President's Message as relates to a warfare with Tripoli, &c. Mr. Varnum in the chair.
The resolution, with which the report concludes, authorizing the procuring four ships of war not exceeding 10 guns each was agreed to without a division; when the committee rose and the house immediately confirmed their report, and ordered a bill to be brought in.
Mr. Hill, from the committee on the memorial from certain inhabitants of Wilmington (N.C.) made a report, with an accompanying bill.
The report concludes with a resolution that the memorial be referred to the Secretary of State to be laid before the President.
The report was agreed to, and the bill referred to a committee of the whole.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the importation of ordnance, arms, &c. Mr. Varnum in the chair.
Mr. Rutledge proposed an amendment, for extending the right of importation, duty free, to individuals as well as states.
Messrs. Bacon and S. Smith said a few words against, and Messrs. Macon and Rutledge in favor of the amendment, which, on the question being taken, it was lost.
Ayes 36: Noes 45.
The committee then rose and reported the bill without amendment.
On taking the question on ordering the bill to be engrossed for a third reading, the Yeas and Nays were required, and were Yeas 45: Nays 49.
The retual to engross is equivalent to a rejection of the bill.
The house went into committee of the whole.
Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the bill for laying out a new road in the county of Washington.
Mr. Varnum moved to strike out the 1st section. He thought that if any, a general provision should be made.
Mr. Griswold objected to other parts of the bill, concluding with Mr. Varnum as to the 1st section.
Mr. Dennis moved that the committee should rise, in which case he would move for a recommittal of the bill to a select committee, with instructions to report a bill making general provisions on the subject of roads within the territory of Columbia.
This motion was carried without a division: the committee rose, and were refused leave to sit again; when Mr. Dennis's motion was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Mitchell, the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Dawson in the chair, on the bill for the encouragement of learning and the promotion of the useful arts.
Mr. Bayard moved to amend the section so as to extend the privilege of obtaining patents to aliens as well as citizens.
On this motion a debate ensued until the hour of adjournment.
Messrs. Bayard, S. Smith and Early supported, and Messrs. Randolph, Griswold and Mitchell opposed the motion.
On the question being put, the motion was lost.
Ayes 19, Noes 44.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the committee of Claims, reported on the memorial of the Mayor and Commonality of Alexandria, respecting the expenses incurred for quarantine, that it would be expedient to pass a law respecting the quarantine, but that the request of the memorialists to be reimbursed monies expended by them being unreasonable, ought not to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
Dr. Mitchell presented a memorial from a number of mechanics of the city of New-York, against the repeal of discriminating duties.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson a committee was appointed to enquire whether it is expedient to make any, and if any, what alterations in the acts for the establishment of a marine corps, and for fixing the rank and pay of the commanding officer.
Mr. Griswold presented a memorial from eleven of the late circuit judges of the United States, representing that they have been divested by law of their judicial duties, and requesting Congress to define the duties to be performed by them, and to assign some judicial tribunal competent to a decision of their claim for salary.
Mr. Griswold moved a reference of the memorial to a select committee.
Mr. Gregg moved a reference to the committee of Claims.
Mr. Randolph moved a reference to a committee of the whole House.
This last motion, after debate, prevailed, Ayes 53.
Mr. Randolph moved that it be made the order of the day for that day.
Mr. Griswold moved that it be made the order for to-morrow.
Mr. Randolph's motion prevailed.
When the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Dawson in the chair.
Mr. Griswold then submitted two resolutions.
The first to provide by law for defining the duties of the circuit judges.
The second to provide by law for submitting to judicial decision the right of the judges of the circuit court to compensation.
After debate, the committee divided on the first resolution—Ayes 34, Noes 56—0.
And on the second resolution Ayes 35, Noes 57, lost.
Mr. Varnum then submitted a resolution—that the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted, and that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition—which was carried without a division.
The committee rose, and reported this resolution, which was agreed to; the Yeas and Nays being called; Yeas 61, Nays 37.
(A more detailed statement hereafter.)
The Speaker laid before the House a memorial and remonstrance from the citizens of Alexandria, against a territorial legislature.
From the NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
No. IX.
In our last number it was shewn that there had been a manifest violation on the part of Spain of an essential article in her treaty with us; and we concluded with an appeal to the American reader if it was not a case loudly demanding the prompt and vigorous interference of our government. This appeal from the press has been rendered necessary by culpable neglect on the part of our Chief Magistrate. The Constitution of the United States expressly enjoins it upon him to give to Congress from time to time, information of the state of the Union and to recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient. And if in place of sending a message to congress which instead of giving information, seems only calculated and intended to tickle the ears of the populace, he had condescended to address them as his predecessors always did, and had laid before them the real state of the union and recommended such measures as he judged necessary and expedient, this first discussion would have been unnecessary. Mr. Jefferson has taken great care to tell the people that the nation is in the
most flourishing circumstances, both abroad and at home, that he and his administration have substituted economy in the place of past extravagance and that they have got a power of money now in the Treasury: He has, however, preserved an entire silence as to the conduct of Spain, and he has been extremely cautious to say nothing which might give umbrage to France. True, he has said, that if a certain something shall happen, which has happened, it may make a change in the aspect of our foreign relations, but this is so charmingly ambiguous, that not one in a thousand can make a guess what it means, and it has the advantage too of being explained as circumstances may require, to mean any thing, or nothing. Yet this is the way in which our gracious President has fulfilled the duty enjoined on him by the constitution.
To afford the people some of that information which they have in vain looked for from their chief Magistrate, has been our object; and we shall finish this part of the subject by shewing what measures as to Spain, might safely, according to the law of nature and nations, be recommended as necessary and expedient. We have seen, that what is called perfect right, as secured to us by treaty has been violated, under colour of a false interpretation of its obvious meaning. This is most completely contrary to the faith of treaties, and he who resorts to it, says Vattel, either wantonly sports with a sacred faith, or betrays that he is not unconscious how shameful it is to be without it; in truth he would act like a dishonest man, yet keep, the reputation of probity—he is an hypocrite who adds dissimulation to crime.
Having received this material injury from Spain, the question now remaining is, how are we to proceed to obtain redress Two ways only present; negotiation and war: they shall be separately examined.
There are cases when it is required of a nation to try the first of these methods, before it would be justified in the eyes of the world for having recourse to the second. Such are all cases where the right in question is a doubtful one. Here nature gives us no right to have recourse to force, till mild and pacific methods have been found ineffectual. Again, it is necessary to distinguish between essential rights and those of less importance, for in respect to these a very different conduct is to be observed. A regard for the happiness of human society exacts it of us, that we should be open to reconciliation, to mediation and conferences when only interests of minor consequence are concerned.—Even in these cases, if one of the parties is deaf to negotiation or compromise, the other is then justified in having recourse to force.
But if any one attempt to rob a nation of an essential right, or a right without which it could not hope to subsist, or which was absolutely necessary to any considerable portion of its members, then the republic will only take counsel from its courage. Does the controversy relate to a right that is clear, certain, and incontestable? The nation if it has sufficient strength may boldly pursue and defend it, without putting it to a compromise.—Shall we suffer to be contested and debated a thing manifestly belonging to us, and which is disputed without the least shade of right?
From the indispensable obligation which nature imposes on all nations to cultivate justice which regard to each other, results the right of every state, not to suffer any one of its privileges to be taken away, or any thing which lawfully belongs to it, for in opposing this, it acts in conformity to all its duties and therein consists the right.
The right is perfect, that is, it is accompanied with the using force to make it observed. In vain would nature give us a right not to suffer injustice; in vain would it oblige others to be just with respect to us, if we could not lawfully make use of force when they refused to discharge their duty. The just would be at the mercy of fraud and injustice, and all their rights would soon become useless. In vain does nature prescribe to nations, as well as to individuals, the care of their self-preservation, and of advancing their own perfection and happiness, if it does not give them the right to preserve themselves from every thing that can render this care ineffectual. We have then in general the right of doing whatever is necessary to the discharge of our duties. Every nation, as well as every man, has therefore a
right not to suffer any other to obstruct its preservation, its perfection and happiness, that is, to preserve itself from all injuries. It is this right of self preservation from all injury, which is called the right of security.
When an injury is done, the right of security authorizes the offended to endeavour to obtain a compeat reparation, and if necessary, to employ force for that purpose.
"Every one is permitted to recede from his rights, to abandon a just subject of complaint, or to forget an injury. But the conductor of a nation is not, in this respect, so free as a private person. The latter may bear only the voice of generosity, and in an affair which interests none but himself alone, deliver himself up to the pleasure he finds in doing good, to his love of peace and tranquility. The representative of a nation, the sovereign, cannot consult himself, cannot abandon himself to his own inclination. He ought to regulate his conduct on the greatest advantage of the state, combined with the universal good of human nature, from which it is inseparable." "The rights of the nation are benefits, of which the sovereign is only the administrator, and he ought to dispose of them no farther, than as he has reason to presume that the nation itself would dispose of them. And as to what relates to injuries; it is often laudable in a citizen generously to pardon them. He lives under the protection of the laws, the magistrate knows how to defend, or to revenge him on the ungrateful and miserable wretches, who emboldened by his goodness offend him anew. A nation has not the same defence: salum est ite fate for it to dissemble or to pardon an injury, unless it be manifestly in a situation to crush those who are so rash as to dare to offend it. It is then glorious to pardon those who acknowledge their faults:
Parcere subiectis & debellare superbos: and it may do this with safety. But between powers that are nearly equal, suffering an injury, without requiring a complete satisfaction, is almost always imputed to weakness or cowardice; it is the means of soon receiving from them those that are the most attractive."
Such are the principles to be found in the most celebrated writers on the laws of Nature and Nations, Grotius, Burlamaqui, Vattel; we have not been always exact in following the English translations or adding marks of quotation to every passage; the whole is taken from one or other of these distinguished writers.
[To be continued.]
BOSTON, January 21.
Captain Sargent from Malaga and Cadiz, was informed by the consul at the former place, that two Tripoline corsairs were off Alicante, and had captured a Swedish vessel in sight of the shipping there. At Cadiz, great preparations were making to celebrate the marriage of the prince of peace. The merchant ships were ordered from before the town, and the men of war brought ought of dock to fire salutes.
GUADALOUPE INSURGENTS.
The following documents were laid before the executive council of this commonwealth a few days since, who, we understand, have directed them to be forwarded to the senators of this state in congress to be submitted to the government of the United States.
Boston, 15th January, 1803.
SIR,
I have the honor to inclose to your excellency a representation of the chairman of the selectmen of Boston, in regard to three black men, aliens and foreigners, who have been sent here from the West Indies.
The passports of two of them, were shewn to me by the selectmen, about 15 days ago. By those documents it appears, that these have been engaged, claiming the rank of General officers, in the parties hostile to each other in Guadalupe; the third is in the character of a servant. By this, and other circumstances, of a similar nature, it appears, that the authority on the French islands in the West Indies, have adopted the plan of transporting to the United States, black people, whom the government there consider as having been engaged in a rebellion, whom they are afraid to retain there, and whom they do not incline to execute.
The plan is in itself derogatory to the general & particular governments of our no

and dangerous to the safety of the country. I conceive, that the right of rejecting and expelling aliens and foreigners, is, upon the principles of national law, necessarily incident to every free independent state. Impressed with these ideas, and with a view to deter others from coming here, on the application of the selectmen, I concluded to cause these persons to be committed, until the supreme executive should be in session. To avoid this they have continued on board the vessel which brought them, with a view to land when the governor and council should be assembled.
I am, with great respect, Your excellency's most humble serv't, JAMES SULLIVAN. His excellency governor STRONG.
Boston, January 13, 1803.
Sir, I take the liberty to ask your attention, as the attorney general, to a subject which may, in its issue, involve serious consequences to the town of Boston and the commonwealth at large. The brig Argo, captain Cushing, owned by a merchant of this town, arrived a few days since from the island of Guadalupe. The captain immediately made a representation to me, that he had on board three black men, who had been forcibly put in his vessel at sea, by a French national cutter. Two of these men have been general officers among the blacks in that island, and the other has been servant to one of them. Captain Cushing was fearful he should incur some blame or penalty by introducing such characters here, and wished to deliver them to the civil power. I accordingly consulted several of the magistrates and the town attorney, and requested your opinion what should be done with them; after some consideration it was thought best to keep them on board the vessel until the governor and council should be together.
Captain Cushing informs me, he is ready to produce them when demanded, and will submit, with his sailors, to any examination, respecting the manner of their being put on board. These blacks are furnished with passports, or orders, to repair to the American continent, from general La Crose, the French commandant of the island.
I am, Sir, respectfully, Your most obedient servant, CHARLES BULFINCH. Honorable JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq.
P. S. Since writing the above, I am informed, that the schooner Nancy, captain Coleworthy has arrived this day with one black passenger—put on board by force.
COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS. SUFFOLK, ss.
BOSTON. Be it known. That on the 13th day of January, A. D. 1803, before me, William Harris, notary public and justice of the peace, within and for the county of Suffolk, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, dwelling and practising in Boston, personally came captain Benjamin Cushing, late master of the brig Argo, and made solemn oath to the truth of the annexed declaration, by him subscribed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office, at Boston, aforesaid the day, month and year first above mentioned.
WILLIAM HARRIS.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Benjamin Cushing, late master of the brig Argo, from the port of Bassetterre, in the island of Guadalupe, do declare, that on the twenty-seventh day of November last, being nearly ready for sea, with a cargo of sugar, (received in return for a part of my outward cargo) bound to Boston, I was informed by the captain of the port that he was ordered by general La Crose, to embark six negroes on the first American vessel, and on enquiry he apprized me they were brigand chiefs, promising to put on board sufficient provisions for their passage, remaining for some time totally silent in regard to paying any passage money. To his execution of the general's order, I promptly objected, declaring, that I would not violate the laws of the United States, to which I should be amenable, and possibly at the expence of personal imprisonment, were I to permit the negroes on board; also that I was bound to the most northern of the United States in the Winter season and that the negroes would freeze to death.
This the captain of the port obviated, by recommending my drawing them. Fi-
nally, I declared that if he insisted on putting the negroes on board, I should abandon the vessel, protest against their illegal proceedings, and leave the island. After this the captain of the port observed, that he would inform general La Crose of my determination, and what had passed between us.
On the evening of the same day (Nov. 27th) I was again applied to by the captain of the port, who again informed me, that general La Crose had ordered him to put only three (out of the six negroes) on board my vessel. I replied, that I deemed the crime as great for three, or one, as a dozen, and that I would not receive them on any condition whatever. On which he solicited very hard, saying, it would be very easy tipping them over board , after my getting clear of the land, and that this was the general's wish .
On the morning of the 28th of Nov. the captain of the port informed me, that I had general La Crose's permission to proceed to sea without any of the negroes. When I proceeded to clear out my vessel; as the duties amounted to considerable, I had suspended this, thinking it prudent that all should be settled first respecting the negroes, having put little confidence in the servants of government.
On the evening of the 29th, I put my pass on board the commodore's ship who gave permission to proceed, accordingly I weighed anchor, and while making sail the man of war's boat came along side, with orders not to proceed to sea till morning. The next morning early I weighed anchor and proceeded to sea, at which time the national schooner Mosambique, capt. Lucas, also weighed anchor and stood after me. This was on Monday, and she continued chasing us until Wednesday morning, December 1st, at 8 o'clock, A. M. Dogg Island then bearing N. three leagues distance, when the ship hoisted a broad national pendant and fired a gun to leeward, which I took no notice of; knowing that he could not suppose us a stranger; soon after he fired a shot near to us, when I hove too; he then ran up along side and ordered me to send my boat on board with my papers. Being unwell myself at that time, I sent my mate with the vessel's papers, with orders not to receive any negroes, being suspicious this was intended. Immediately on the mate's getting on board the Mosambique he was taken below by captain Lucas, under pretence of looking at the papers, where he remained probably ten minutes, when he was ordered on board my vessel, but on going into his boat, he found three negroes in her. He then told captain Lucas it was against his orders to take any negroes on board the Argo, and requested the use of a trumpet to speak with me, which capt. Lucas refused him, making use of the most abusive language, and bidding him go on board & make sail immediately and proceed directly on his course, threatening, if he found the brig again among the islands, to sink us; which orders I was compelled to obey.
The negroes brought on board sufficient provisions for six or seven days, and said they were told by captain Lucas (who is said to be nephew to General La Crose) that the best of provisions and wine were previously put on board my vessel for their use.
One of the Negroes, from what I could learn, was a principal chief of the Erigards who capitulated with general La Crose, about ten days previous to my sailing, and is a man of great activity and intrigue; one of the other two is said to have been commandant at Basseterre, where the Negroes first rose on the whites, and a third appears to be a servant to the two.
After receiving the Negroes on board I made the best of my way for Boston, my destined port, where I arrived safe the 29th of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. And the Negroes took their liberty and quitted the brig Argo, under my command.
BENJAMIN CUSHING.
Boston, January 12, 1803.
PHILADELPHIA, January 26. We are desired to state, that the Chevalier de Foronda wrote to the Spanish minister of Foreign relations, on the 14th of November last, announcing that the yellow fever had disappeared at Norfolk, Baltimore and Philadelphia, and that the Board of Health of Philadelphia, and eighteen physicians had declared the disease to be entirely dissipated. The communication is made in order to correct any
erroneous impression which may have been produced by the extract of a letter from Cadiz, which appeared in this Gazette of yesterday.
Alexandria Advertiser.
MONDAY, JANUARY 31.
"The voice of wisdom is uniform, but folly regardeth not her own actions."
During the year 1794, whilst the British were committing depredations upon our commerce, the whole band of democracy demanded immediate vengeance, and founded their war whoop from one extreme of the United States to the other. They loudly maintained, that force, alone would maintain our rights & that all attempts by negotiation would prove not only vain and useless but humiliating and disgraceful to the country. In the house of representatives one measure of hostility followed another in rapid succession, and when president Washington checked their mad career, by announcing his determination to try the effect of negotiation, jacobin rage and fury rose to its height. The conduct of the executive was denounced as supine and dastardly, and Washington was charged with "treating the house with indignity" and "want of common decency" whilst every obscure and prominent jacobin hastened to swell the torrent of abuse in which they hoped to overwhelm the administration. The wise and dignified policy of the president was, however, unassailed by their venom; he proceeded with that decision and firmness for which he was so eminently distinguished, and transmitted the nomination of Mr. Jay for the approbation of the senate.—This measure was succeeded by a scene of jacobin insanity which ought ever to be remembered. Eight different attempts were successively made in the senate to get rid of the business by postponement, which engaged the attention of that body for more than two days. The last effort for a postponement was made for the purpose of introducing the following resolution.
Resolved, "That any communications to be made to the court of Great Britain, may be made through our minister at that court with equal facility and effect, and at much less expence, than by an envoy extraordinary; and that such an appointment is at present inexpedient and unnecessary."
The members of the senate who voted in the affirmative on the question were, Messrs. Brown, Burr, Butler, Edwards, Gunn, Hawkins, Martin, Munroe, Robinson, and Taylor.
Now, in the name of common sense, how can the present administration, with these proceedings staring them in the face, pursue the policy they have adopted in regard to Spanish aggression? British spoliations extended only to our property abroad, in which also the Spaniards never ceased to engage and frequently under circumstances of high aggravation; but the injury in question is far more flagrant, and as an insult, we have suffered none to which it may be compared. Here is an actual invasion of our territory, a forceable disposition from our own soil, for such must be accounted our place of deposit on the Mississippi, as guaranteed by treaty. How then can Mr. Monroe undertake the mission offered to him under the present circumstances? I should deem it impossible unless he abandons every thing like CONSISTENCY.
(Gaz. U. S.)
* See the Aurora of April 29, 1794, where a great variety of precious matter on this subject may be found.
Extract of a letter received at Salem, dated at Joanna (one of the Cormoro Islands) August 10th, 1802.
"The ship Neptune, Captain Simpson, of Philadelphia, from the Isle of France, bound to the east coast of Africa, was cast away on the island of Patte, in the night about 22 months ago. They were plundered by the natives of almost every thing they possessed. They made out to get to a small port in the neighbourhood, where the owner of the ship purchased a small boat, and arrived here, and afterwards went to Mosambique. Capt. Simpson & Mr. Gant, the chief mate, remained here some time and then departed in a boat for the island of Madagascar. Mr. Gant left behind him a memorandum in writing, in which he stated that Mr. Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, was his uncle. It is about 15 months since the Neptune's crew were in Joanna.
"A small ship has lately been at this island, with 33 Frenchmen, who were conspirators against Bonaparte. They were sent from France to the Seychell islands, being banished on account of the conspiracy. The governor of Seychell felt himself obliged to send to the governor of the Isle of France to take them away, as they threatened to seize any vessel that touched at the island. Gen. Magellan dispatched a small ship and took them from Seychell, and landed them here, where, during a stay of only 20 days, 22 of them died, among the rest General Kassinier, the principal; the remainder, some sick and some well, went in Arab vessels to Mosambique.
"This place affords excellent water, and a plenty of vegetables, fruit, &c and there would be a great flock of bullocks and goats, if the Madagascar people did not come here and take them away. At times this island has been invaded by 20 or 30,000 people from Madagascar; the last time they came over with one thousand boats, and were very near conquering the island, as the inhabitants were reduced to the greatest extremities, and shut up in their principal town. They were at last obliged to retire, but carried away many of the Joanna people for slaves. I find the people here to be a set of beggars, from the king down to the poorest of them."
AUGUSTA, Jan. 12.
On Sunday evening last, a gentleman arrived in this city from the Natches, which place he left on the 6th of December—he informs that the Governor General of New Orleans, had issued his official orders to all the officers of government, to hold themselves in readiness to deliver up their respective offices; and he further states, that the dragoons belonging to the City of Orleans, had been sent down as far as Pockemaine, to escort the French officers up by land on their arrival. This gentleman confirms the shutting the port of New Orleans, which has occasioned great consternation among the inhabitants of the Western World.
Flour was selling at the Natches for one dollar and fifty cents per barrel.
From Havana, Dec. 16.
"The demand for horses has been but a temporary affair, and is now over. After the expiration of this month, no merchant, of any description, will be allowed entry in American bottoms."
From Washington, Jan. 3.
"LOVELL, who keeps the Union tavern, in this city, finds Tom Paine as prositable an animal to be kept for show, as an Ourang-Outang. For this purpose he is daily exhibited. Strangers, who come into the city, feel a curiosity to see him; they go to Lovell's, and for the price of a dinner, they are gratified with the sight of this wonderful creature, at the table."
(Boston Gaz.)
A noble lord once asked a clergyman who dined with him, why the goose, if there was one, was always placed next to the patron. "Really," said the patron, "I can give no reason for it; but your question is so odd, that I shall never see a goose again without thinking of your Lordship."
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER,
Have for Sale, 14 Hhds. first quality, Muscovada Sugar, 25 Bbls. do. do. 25 Bags green Coffee, 1200 Bushels coarse Salt, 500 Spanish Hides, 1000 Hanks Seine Twine,
And a general assortment of GROCERIES.
N. B. They will give orders for Salt in Turk's Island at 60 and 90 days credit.
Jan. 31.
NEGROES TO HIRE.
A FEW Negroes for this year may be hired of the subscriber, if immediate application is made. Among them is an excellent house servant, a cook, and washer.
WM. STEWART, At M c Call's Nail Factory.
Jan. 31. d3t
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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 bks. Beef, 10 bks. 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.
For Falmouth and a Market.
The SHIP Governor Strong , (now lying at the Navy Yard) as soon as weather permits will commence loading at this port for Falmouth and a Market. 50 hhds. Tobacco will be taken to the control of Jas. Mackenzie and A. Glennie of London, or on liberty; in the first instance an advance made by
A. HENDERSON and Co. FOR SALE, A few qr. casks of Sherry 3 years old, and some bags of Cotton at moderate prices.—Also, Bills on N. York & London. Jan. 25.
For Falmouth & a Market.
The American Ship GEORGE & MARY , expected here to receive a cargo of Tobacco in a few days. The usual advances will be made on consignments by this ship to Thomas Middleton and Co. London; but early application must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged.
R. T. HOOE, & Co. Who have just received from Madeira, by the ship Courier , via Norfolk, A few pipes London particular WINE, which they will sell at a low price.
They have also on hand, Dry Lisbon and Calcavello Wines, Raisins in jars and boxes, Almonds in bags, and London Porter in casks. Jan. 27.
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.
Private Boarding.
The subscriber will accommodate 5 or 6 gentlemen as BOARDERS, on moderate terms, either by the week, month or year. FRANCIS CRACROFT . Fairfax Street, Jan. 15.
DIVIDEND.
THE commissioners in a commission of bankrupt, awarded and issued forth against John Gill, of Baltimore, merchant, intend to meet on Wednesday the 23d day of February next ensuing, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at their office No. 49, Water Street, Baltimore, in order to make a dividend of estate and effects of the said bankrupt; when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend.
WILLIAM MACCREURY, } Assignees. JAMES H. HOOE. } Jan. 27.
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.
FOR SALE,
THE House on Prince-Street now occupied by Mr. M'Claran and the unimproved corner to Washington Street; part payment will be taken in Alexandria Marine Stock at par; for the remainder a liberal credit will be given.
Also, The corner Lot on Water and Duke Streets.
Exchange,
Two tracts of land in Caroline county within four miles of the Bowling Green of 1175 acres each, now leased to tenant; it will, will be exchanged for property in this town.
To Rent,
That valuable House, Store and Warehouse, on King and Pitt Streets, now occupied by Messrs. Denney and Powell—this property will be handsomely improved to accommodate a tenant. Possession given immediately, or on the first day of March. Apply to R. I. Taylor, Esq. or to the subscriber.
Has on hand, at reduced prices, 10 hhds. first quality Sugar, 8 chests fresh Green Tea, 12 boxes Claret, 4 ton of Swedish Iron, 600 bushels of Ground Allum Salt, 3000 do. of Cadiz, on a credit of 120 days, A few doz. Bandanno Handkerchiefs, QUEENS WARE in crates assorted for country stores. Wanted to purchase for cash, a few Shares of the Bank of Alexandria and ground rents of improved Lots. WM. GROVERMAN. Broker.
Jan. 27.
POSTPONEMENT.
THE Sale of the Land in the county of Loudoun, belonging to the estate of George Carter, deceased, was unavoidably postponed, owing to the indisposition and consequent absence of one of the Executors. It will now certainly take place on Thursday the seventh of April next, at the town of Leesburg, and on the same terms formerly advertised.
LANDON CARTER, jun. } Executors. THOMAS L. LEE, } Jan. 27.
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 particular enquiry of the Printer. Jan. 14.
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.
To Rent,
A very convenient dwelling HOUSE near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds. Also, to Sell or Rent,
A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley adjoining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker. JOHN T. BROOKS.
Jan. 17.
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 flowed upon the Premises without any inconvenience to the occupant. For terms apply to
WILLIAM OXLEY . December 7.
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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.
BENJN 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 steed, with a large quantity of the best fine 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.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes and Slippers.
SAMUEL CLARK,
Next door to Peter Sherron's, Has just received and now opening, a fresh and beautiful variety of Shoes & Slippers, Kid and Morocco, of every description, Gentlemen's dancing Pumps, (Morocco) and fine Shoes, Misses black and coloured Morocco and Leather Slippers, Boys fine and common Shoes and Pumps, Childrens red Morocco and Leather Shoes, and 200 pair Negroes, large size, coarse Shoes, which he offers for sale at the following retail prices, viz.
 Ladies Kid 7s 6 9 10 6  Black Morocco 6s 6 9 7 6  Coloured do. 6s 9 7 6 8 3  Leather Slippers 5s 3 6s  Mens best qua. 9s 10 6 12 s  Mens Morocco Pumps 9s 10s  Childrens Shoes and Slippers in proportion. 
ALSO, For Cash or Barter for Flour, 30 bks. belt No. 1 Beef } Boston 20 half do. Mefs do. } packed. 30 bks. Mackerell } Jan. 18.
NOTICE.
Will positively be Sold, at Public Sale on the premises, the first day of April if fair, if not the next fair day thereafter,
A tract of LAND in the county of Loudoun, on Goose Creek, near the Mill formerly owned by Col. Simon Triplett, containing 500 acres, a considerable part of which is in Wood; formerly the property of Augustine Love, and by him conveyed to Alexander Gordon, and by said Gordon conveyed to the subscribers for the benefit of his creditors. One fifth of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, two fifths in twelve months, and the remaining two fifths in eighteen months from the day of sale; for which payments approved security will be required.
JONAH THOMPSON, BENJ. COMEGYS, JACOB HOFFMAN.
Jan. 18.
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 Philosophers," &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 fine Paper, and new Type.  II. The price will be one Dollar per volume in boards, payable on delivery.  *** A very considerable number of Copies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.  Subscriptions received by the Publishers. 
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
MRS. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia)
In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's, in the house lately occupied by Grove Wright:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES.
of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from distance will be punctually attended. Nov. 15.
ADAM LYNN
Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japanned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns,
CONSISTING OF Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pearl Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japanned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epauetts; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, 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.
WM. HARTSHORNE,
Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hooe'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 hogshead and barrel, Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hogshead and barrel, part in leaves not more than 6 lbs. each,
Plaister 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.
For Sale,
A few thousand bushels each, of Liverpool, Cadiz, Lisbon and T. Island SALT,
Boston Beef by the barrel, Kegs of Sounds and Tongues, London particular Madeira Wine in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks, Mould and dipp'd Candles by the box, Cork Wood for Seines.
Storage for GOODS and all kinds of PRODUCE.
Wm. I. Hall.
Merchant's Wharf, Jan. 28.
COAL FOR SALE.
James River Coal for sale at Adams's Wharf, apply to John Dunlap or
SAMUEL CRAIG.
Nov. 23.
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