Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-05-13 00:00:00

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 tierces and bags,
Raisins in kegs and boxes.
Queens Ware in crates, handsomely
assorted,
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
Superfine cloth and Kerfimeres,
Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,
Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,
Sail duck of different qualities,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Cambrick and Cotton shawls,
India Mullin and Table Cloaths,
Coloured threads and sowing silks,
Ribbons, Hats, and
A number of other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
May 11 Vendue-Master.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY next,
At ten o'clock, will be Sold at the Auction
Room,
4th proof Jamaica Rum in
hogheads,
Holland Gin in pipes and bls.
New-England Rum in bls.
Port Wine in quarter casks,
Lisbon Wine in pipes,
Molasses in hds.
Sugar in bls.
Soap
Candles and } in boxes,
Chocolate
Pepper in bags,
Castor Oil in bottles,
Fig Blue in kegs.
Together with a large quantity of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Sprig'd, lappet, jacquet and book mus-
lins and muslin shawls,
White and coloured Marseilles and mus-
linets,
Linen and cotton checks,
Bandannoes, flags and chequered silk
handkerchiefs,
Large and small fans,
Irish and German linens,
Mens and Womens' faddles,
A quantity of mens' and womens' shoes.
Also,
The remains of a retail store,
consisting of a general assortment of Dry
Goods, which will positively be sold.
THOMAS MOORE,
May 11. Auctioneer.
Wanted Immediately,
A white or black woman, to
do the house-work in a small family.—
Enquire of the Printers.
May 10. d
GERMAN LINENS.
Joseph Riddle & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE
Beft white Ticklenburg,
Second qual. do.
Brown do.
Oznaburgs,
Brown Hempen Rolls,
White do.
Hessian do.
Brown Holland and Dowlas.
ALSO ON HAND,
A Quantity of
Turk's Island, Isle of May, and
Cadiz SALT.
December 29. d
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, } TO WIT.
In pursuance of an order of the Circuit Court for the district and county aforesaid, made by consent of parties in the case of the United States; v. s. Robert T. Hove and Co. in chancery, will be exposed to public sale for ready money upon the 19th day of June next, the following valuable property, conveyed in trust to the subscribers by Col. John Fitzgerald, late of this town, deceased, viz:—
A Water Lot commonly called Fitzgerald's Wharf, lying upon the fourth side of King Street and east side of Union Street, and bounded by an alley of 30 feet in width, on the south from Union Street to the water. On this piece of ground are erected three Brick Warehouses, 24 feet 4 inches in front, 42 feet deep and three stories high each—Also, a SAIL LOFT above the upper story 73 feet in length and 42 feet wide upon the floor—all under one roof. Adjoining, and on the east side of this house, is a piece of ground unimproved the whole length of the house, 55 feet deep, terminating on a 25 feet alley, laid out upon the front of the wharf. From the front of the wharf is a pier extended into the river 100 feet by 60 in breadth. Appertaining to the pier is a dock 35 feet wide on the one side and another 28 feet on the other side.
Wm. HERBERT, } Trustees. Jno. C. HERBERT, } May 8. dff
Paper Hangings.
JUST RECEIVED, BY Cotton & Stewart,
A large and general assortment of Paper Hangings, consisting of upwards of 40 different patterns with elegant borders.
April 7. d
Just Received,
and for sale at this Office, Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH on the Bill for repealing the late Judiciary Act.
For NORFOLK,
The fast sailing and well accommodated Schooner, Margaret Tingey, JOB PALMER, Master; For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Merchants' wharf, Who has for sale, on board said Schooner, Coarse and fine Salt.
May 7. d
For Sale, or to Rent,
THE unexpired lease of a HOUSE and LOT, on Queen Street, with a BAKE-HOUSE thereon; the lease has 3 years to run. The stand is good for business, and is well known, having been occupied for a length of time by a baker. For particulars apply to
THOMAS SIMMS, Prince Street.
March 20. d
VALUABLE LANDS
In Hardy county, Virginia, for Sale at Auction.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Peter Catlett and Susannah his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold at public auction, at the Coffee House in the town of Alexandria, on Monday the 31st day of this present month, at 12 o'clock for ready money,
Two hundred and six acres of LAND, being part of a tract containing 406 acres; lying and being in the county of Hardy, in the state of Virginia, adjoining Robert Denton's land, about two miles from Col. Martin's Front-Port, on the Thorn Bottom. The title of this land is indisputable, and it is said by good judges to be of an excellent quality.
HENRY MOORE, Trustee.
T. MOORE, Auctioneer.
May 10. d12t
FOR SALE, At R. and F. Gray's
Book Store, King Street,
THE GLOSSER:
A Satirical Poem—by Giles Julap, of Chotank, Virginia. Price 62 1/2 cents.—
Also,
Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH
On the Judiciary Bill. 25 cents. Clerical Candidates. Price 25 cents. And an Essay on the Mineral qualities of the Sweet Springs of Virginia. By Dr. John Baltzel. Price 25 cents.
April 24. d
Philadelphia Bar Iron,
A few tons just arrived by capt. Hand, and if the subscriber meets with encouragement in the sale, he will endeavor to keep a constant supply of it.
He has three boxes of
WINDOW GLASS, 10 by 8,
And
COARSE SALT,
fit for the fisheries, to sell.
A Lot or two to rent for five years, in the Gut, near the Spring where a tan yard was once begun.
Wm. Hartshorne.
5th mo. 3d. d
I have just received and offer for sale, SACKINGS and OSNABURGS in bales, and FELT HATS in boxes—also, one ton SHEATHING PAPER.
W. HODGSON.
April 7. d
LANDING
From on board the Schooner Alert, at Vowell's wharf, and for sale, 1600 bushels Lisbon Salt, fuita-for packing fish, 55 boxes fresh Lemons, 9 baskets Oranges, 49 boxes Soap, 13 do. Chocolate excellent quality, 10 do. 8 by 10 Window Glass, 8 crates Glass Ware assorted.
Alex. Henderson & Co.
Who have for sale,
20,000 lbs. fine St. Domingo Coffee, entitled to drawback; and a few cases of Callender's best Cheele, of a quality rarely to be met with.
May 3. d
BENNETT & WATTS HAVE RECEIVED,
By the George and Paul Sieman, via Baltimore—a part of their SPRING GOODS,
which they are now opening for sale. They daily expect the remainder of their goods by the Union from London, and the United States from Liverpool.
May 1. d2w eozw zaw zw
FOR SALE,
At Cotton and Stewart's Book Store, Royal Street,
THE GLOSSER:
Satirical Poem—By Giles Julap, of Chotank, Virginia. Price 62 1/2 cents.—
Also,
Mr. BAYARD'S SPEECH
On the Judiciary Bill.
April 24. d
Ricketts, Newton and Co.
Have just received,
Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Imperial } TEAS,
Nankeens, Bandanno hfs. and kumhums, German and British oznaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Loaf and lump fugars, Jamaica fugar in hds. and bls. Molasses, Jamaica spirits,
And a quantity of Shad and Herrings in barrels.
May 3. d
In the case of James Gillies, a Bankrupt.
WHEREAS a commission of bankruptcy was duly awarded and issued against James Gillies, of the town of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, by the name and the description of James Gillies, on the 6th day of May, in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred and two; And whereas the commissioners in and by the said commission named and authorised, have declared him to be a bankrupt; the said commissioners do hereby summon and require the said James Gillies personally to be and appear before the commissioners, in the said commission named, on Thursday the 13th day of this present month; on Thursday the 3rd day of June next, and on Friday the 18th day of the same month, at Gadby's Tavern in Alexandria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of each day, then and there to be examined, and to make a full and true discovery and disclosure of all his estate and effects according to the directions of the act of Congress, entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," at either of which meetings the creditors of said bankrupt may attend to prove the same, and those who are indebted to the said bankrupt, or have effects of any kind in their hands belonging to him, are not to pay away or secrete the same.
JAMES KEITH, } Commissioners. J. C. HERBERT, } J. B. NICKOLS, }
Teste, HENRY MOORE, Secretary to the commission.
May 8. dbw
T. SIMMS
Has just received and offers for sale, at the lower end of Prince Street, 15 jars best quality Tamarinds, And a quantity of
Fresh Limes and Lemons,
April 27. d
FOR SALE,
A Negro Man, about 25 or 26 years of age—accustomed to house work and waiting at table—being strong and active he may be otherwise employed at the pleasure of the purchaser. Apply to the printers.
March 29. d
Calumny Detected and Exposed!
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this office, price 12 1/2 cents, OBSERVATIONS
AND
DOCUMENTS,
Relative to a Calumny circulated
By JOHN BROWN,
A member of the Senate of the United States, from Kentucky,
To the prejudice of
ELISHA I. HALL,
of Frederick county, Virginia.
April 24. d
Ship General Hunter,
CAPTAIN ADAMSON,
Arrived yesterday from Liverpool with a cargo of excellent
SALT
For the Fisheries.
Also, a few
Crates of Liverpool Earthen Ware.
We will sell this cargo on moderate terms for ready cash, or notes negotiable in the Bank of Alexandria at 60 days.
The ship will take in freight for Liverpool. R. T. HOOE, & Co.
April 8. d
Just received and for Sale at this office—Price One Dollar,
DEBATES
In the Senate of the United States, on the bill for repealing the late
JUDICIARY LAW.
May 10.
Cash given for rags,

The late session of congress has been so long, and so expensive, beyond what might have been expected from democratic zeal and disinterestedness, that we are naturally led to enquire what it has produced.—The meeting of the first republican congress was announced with joy as part of that “glorious revolution” which had been effected, and as a new era pregnant with delightful wonders. The mountains have been five months in labour what have they brought forth?
When we review the works of these “great councils of the nation,” the first thing which strikes us, is, that no unusual number of laws private or public have been passed, that many of those past are of trivial importance, or in the ordinary routine of business, and that therefore democracy can claim no singular merit on account of the mass of business accomplished. On the contrary, there has certainly been an unusual share of ignorance and absurdity, of blunders, embarrassment and delay. The session has not however, it is cheerfully acknowledged, been productive of no benefit. It has afforded the public some useful lessons, it has torn the mask from falsehood and brought important truths to light.
The message of the President, read at the opening of the session, taught the public, that notwithstanding all that had been said about the dangers of executive influence in the legislature, that influence was now employed. To originate money bills is the peculiar prerogative of the house of representatives, yet the President strongly recommended the abolition of all the internal taxes, when that recommendation going out to the public would itself virtually abolish them, would render their continuance not only unpopular but almost impracticable. Was not this pointed recommendation, on such a subject, overstepping the sphere of office, or at least the bounds of propriety? And when the executive marked out for destruction that portion of the judiciary system recently enacted, and sent his document to displace fifteen federal judges from offices which by the constitution they held during good behaviour , was not this employing executive influence? Was it not employing it for an unjustifiable purpose?
Mr. Pickering had long been charged with embezzling public monies, and the hour had arrived which was to confirm the charge and damn him and federalism to everlasting infamy. But scarcely had the session commenced, when a distinguished person in the party, actuated by candor or by cunning, expressed his belief in the irreproachable integrity of that calumniated man. That opinion, founded no doubt on official intelligence , has been confirmed by an official report from the head of the treasury department—from that very man, who, as we have been told, abetted, or connived at the villainy of a perjured clerk to cloud the fair fame of one of the most upright of men and subserve the purposes of a vile ambition. Happy indeed will it be for the people, if the Genevan and his coadjutors shall go out of office with hands as clean as those of this rigidly honest public officer and his colleagues. If they do, it will be more than has happened with one of their predecessors of the same school.
No longer able to deny or conceal the integrity of Mr. Pickering they have charged him with not adhering in every case to specific appropriations. The president too in his message, has recommended “specific appropriations for every purpose capable of definition.” We might therefore imagine that he made specific appropriations, so much per diem, pay and rations, for every man, woman and child, saddle-horse and coach-horse which he has in his palace, kitchen or stables, and that it was death to eat one day more than another. We might suppose that he limited his coffee, his soups and his meats, his pastry and wines, his sugar, butter, salt and pepper, each in their individual capacities, to a specific daily allowance . But if this be the case, gentlemen legislators should inform themselves whether there be no difficulty in the “gestion” of his affairs, and whether at any rate this would be a proper model for the public affairs of a great nation. The propriety of specific appropriations and of adhering to them is not however disputed. But definition and specification like other things may be carried to excess. And it is easy to perceive, that it is far safer for the treasury, that the head of a department should, on a particular emergency when the public service must suffer without it, apply to one
object what is appropriated to another under the same general head , and afterwards throw himself on the wisdom of the legislature to cover the expence, than to increase the appropriation for each specific object beyond the necessary amount, or to augment the contingent funds, funds of all others the most liable to abuse. We find however that these mortal enemies to deviation from specific appropriations have voted as a “partial appropriation” one hundred thousand dollars towards defraying the expenditure of the civil list (no specification) including the contingent expenses of the several departments.
The present administration has gone further. They have taken money from the navy funds and applied it to repairing a captured French corvette, in order to her being delivered up to the French Republic. Nay, this has been done without any appropriation at all for that purpose, and without the least sanction of law.
These facts were drawn from their secret recesses by the resolution of Mr. Griswold respecting the Berceau, after a hard struggle among the ministerialists, between the danger of denying the information called for, and the danger of granting. On another occasion however their fear of meeting an important question fairly, or indeed of its going before the people at all, prevailed not only over all precedent and propriety, but even over their fear of the consequences of such an outrage against reason, & over their loquacity itself. When the federalists called for official information on the subject of internal revenue it was absolutely refused, and the majority, afraid of discussion, sat in “philosophic” silence. At the commencement of the session when the party wished that an unusual number of the President's message and documents, voluminous beyond example, should be published, they declared by their mouthpiece Mr. Giles, that “it was not economy of information they desired.” But in the course of the session they have refused information, contrary both to precedent and propriety. They have repeatedly evinced that on certain occasions even an economical supply of information was too much for the house and the public. Like absolute misers they kept it all for themselves. They had no doubt their reasons. What they were, let the people judge.
As economy in the use of the public treasure is their great boast, the net with which they are always fishing for popularity, let us now examine what proofs of it this republican congress have given, or what their first session has disclosed. There are various things which go under the name of economy, and to the praise of some of them this administration is justly entitled. There is a self-styled economy which ends in loss, waste and profusion. Of this kind of economy there have already been proofs, and ample provision has been made for more.
Neglect and folly often call themselves economy. The former sometimes leaves his fences in a state of ruin, and says he can't afford to repair or renew them; but when his neighbor's cattle break through and destroy his crop, then this kind of saving turns out to be folly. Similar is the case with nations who neglect the means of defence, until some rapacious conqueror levies from them untold millions, and ravishes away their independence itself. Destruction to such a narrow-minded economy which sacrifices every thing future, to the miserly spirit of saving dollars at the present moment!
There is another species of economy which saves in the merest trifles, in a manner unbecoming the dignity of station, and inconsistent with the views of an enlarged and practical mind. This in some cases is only a short-sighted, little-minded uneasiness. But when it withholds, by false or doubtful constructions of law, the well earned compensation of the gallant officer, it is a rascality of soul, supremely odious and contemptible.—It ought to be drummed out of the universe.
Once more.—Pretences of economy are often a mask for the most dangerous ambition, and hollow-souled avarice. In such cases they will sooner or later discover themselves under the disguise they have assumed. Economists of this class will take care of their friends and themselves. Was it economy, for instance, which sent to the two houses documents so voluminous that they could not be printed in season, and thereby produced delay in the public business? Was this economy or a grasp at popularity? Was it not “returning,” or rather long-continued, “friendship” for the French republic, which so promptly, and at so
great expence, repaired, stored and delivered up the Berceau? What was it which induced the administration to indulge the officers of the Berceau with 870 dollars, and a proportional allowance until embarkation, while they are so rigid with our own officers? Were these marks of friendship a return for the millions which the great republic kindly took charge of, and as kindly keep, or was it an invitation to make free use of American property in the West-Indies, or on the plan of governor Monroe, to accept a loan to be repaid, if convenient? No matter which it was—King Buonaparte and we are after republics , and friends make no account of trifles.—What was it, again, which prompted governor McKean and secretary Dearborn to provide so handsomely for their relations? Was it economy which induced the attorney general to accept 3000 dollars a year, for an almost sinecure office, and be absent from the seat of government half the time? What could possibly induce Albert Gallatin to receive 5000 dollars a year, when he formerly voted against so large a sum, when the same office was held by another man?—Was it economy which induced the majority in congress to revive an expired law raising the salaries of the public officers, when some of that majority formerly voted against such salaries? Was it regard for economy, or love for specific appropriations, which would not permit these salaries to be revived distinctly, but voted for them in mass? Was this specific appropriation or economy? It was not. Was it economy that prevented the majorities of the two houses from reducing their six dollars a day, which some of them complained against as too high, at a time when every thing was at war prices? Was it economy which prevented them from reducing their daily allowance even to five dollars, in a season of peace, when flour has fallen and business stagnated?
Economy is the magic which is to pull down every establishment of the federal system. Was it economy then which prolonged the session for five months at an immense expence, when the most of it went into the pockets of the hon. and frugal gentlemen themselves?
Did all these things, it is asked, proceed from economy and patriotism? No, but from the love of power and of cash.
In one point of view the present congress have, it is agreed, done much. But when we consider what time and patience, and wisdom are required to build up, and how easily and rapidly folly and violence can pull down and destroy, the majorities of the late session cannot even on this ground claim the praise of ingenuity or ability. But when the friends of the constitution and the country look back on what these majorities have accomplished, emotions of a stronger nature than contempt itself are awakened; grief and indignation are excited.
The convention with France and peace in Europe rendered a reduction of expenses prudent and necessary, and a federal administration would have reduced them when the purposes for which they were incurred no longer demanded them. But let the public judge whether this administration will not reduce the army to a dwarfish skele on, and the navy to a rotten hulk. Let our cities and merchants determine what will at last become of an unprotected commerce and a revenue levied entirely upon it. Let the farmers determine what price their produce will bear if trade is destroyed. Let the military man, and the statesman calculate what these mighty savings may cost the country if the war should be renewed in Europe, if French or English haughtiness and rapacity should be resumed, if Louisiana should come into the hands of the French, if the war in the West-Indies and the preaching of equality should produce a negro insurrection in the south—Let them calculate how much it may cost us, if in such a situation or things we should be found destitute of an army, or a navy, or of revenue. Let all classes of citizens consider, whether the system of measures now pursued will not sooner or later end in national dishonor, loss and calamity.
But on the militia, according to that great military character, the present commander in chief of the armies of the United States, on the militia “it is best to rely, not only to meet the first attack but to maintain the defence until regulars can be engaged to relieve them;” that is until raw recruits can be enlisted in sufficient numbers, embodied and marched to contend with the most veteran valour and highest military skill. Well, this is an
extraordinary discovery; but let it be so. Our celebrated captain-general has decided the point, let it be so. But gentlemen legislators, “you ought not to have separated until you had done every thing for the militia which you could have done were an enemy at our door.” You have separated; instead of every thing you have done nothing, and Presidential censure falls heavily on your heads.
“But our revenue is sufficient and yet we take off the taxes and pay off all the debt.” Glorious news! Admirable legislators! Your revenue is sufficient, the treasury is full. But was it your administration that filled it? Did you risk your popularity by laying taxes to defend the country from insult and aggression, and to pay off the debt? was not Wm. Giles for shutting himself up in his shell when French rapacity was plundering us in every quarter? Did you not clamour for paying off the public debt and yet oppose the means of doing it? Have you not now greatly diminished the resources for extinguishing that debt by abolishing the whole internal revenue? If it was right that part of the internal taxes should be repealed, yet would not the people have cheerfully submitted at least to a part for a few years longer if their produce were honestly applied to the extinguishment of the debt? Since the internal taxes tended to equalize taxation in different parts of the country, since the system was already in operation, since various events might render it of high importance to the country to be in possession of these resources, since at any rate their amount might have effected a much more speedy extinguishment of the public debt, let any reflecting man say whether it was prudent to abolish the whole internal revenue and cut it up root and branch! If however sources to the amount of the internal revenue could actually be spared, ought not the high duties on coffee, bohea tea, brown sugar and salt to have been diminished and those on refined sugars and pleasurable enjoyments retained? Let “the mouth of the law” let the poor and middling classes of society who pay these duties make the reply. Let reason and humanity, justice and sound policy answer the question and they will say, yes.
“But we have made provision for paying off the whole debt.” Indeed! we are glad to hear it; but what provision? “We have appropriated so many millions annually.” Oh! that is you have promised to pay at such a time, but every man knows that promising and paying are two very different things. Are you sure you will have so much to spare? If you pass much on that score will you have enough left for other purposes? Will not the deposit be diminished by the return of reams by our loss of the carrying trade and general stagnation of commerce? Were you not obliged to borrow again? In fact that a loan is authorized by the very bill which by its title promises to pay off the debt, and various agencies are likewise authorized at a considerable expence. It was therefore with propriety urged by the federalists that the title of the bill should be changed from that of a bill to provide for the redemption of the whole public debt, into that of a bill making certain provisions respecting the public debt and authorizing a re-loan of part of it.
On the other hand, had not part of the debt been actually discharged by the former administrations, and were not money provided for its extinguishment, which if left to themselves would have accomplished that object without embarrassment.
The Mint of the United States was marked out by the ruling “sects” for destruction. That establishment, one of the signs of national sovereignty, was doomed to annihilation by a bill passed in the house of representatives. The country was again to have been flooded with base coin with barrels of fraudulent copper from Birmingham, and with perishable paper money issued by every petty store keeper. But whether some gleam of prudence, or a lull interval passed over certain forms at the moment this bill was before them, or whether the bill itself was not so roughly destructive as they wished it, it was rejected. No thanks however to Mr. Giles or his colleagues that its fate was suspended.
To have triumphed over their predecessors—to have pulled down in a single session much of what the government had erected for twelve years before might have gratified a common thirst of revenge, rage for innovation. It was not sufficient for the present administration.

In obedience to a Decree of the Court of Alexandria county, of Monday the 17th day of May next, in fair, if not the next fair day, will be offered for sale on the premises, upon a Credit of 6 and 12 months, upon notes with approved indorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria,
A Lot of Ground,
Containing half an acre, lying upon the east side of Alfred street and south side of Cameron street, in the town of Alexandria, extending on Alfred street 176 feet 7 inches, upon Cameron street 123 feet 5 inches. There are a convenient two story frame dwelling house, with a kitchen and other out houses upon the lot, which now rent for £. 50 per annum. The lot is subject to an annual rent of £. 15. As the lot is large it will be laid off into smaller divisions, and sold either in those divisions, or altogether, as will be most agreeable to those inclined to purchase. This sale is made to satisfy a debt due from Thomas Richards to Thompson and Veitch.
JAMES KEITH, JOHN JANNEY JOHN DUNLAP, } Com'rs.
April 16.
d34t
William Hartshorne
Has for Sale at his Mill, or in Alexandria, Plaster of Paris by the ton, or ready ground by the bushel, Indian Meal and Rye Meal, bolted or unbolted, Corn, or any other grain, ground for sell at the mill.
At his store in town,
Hay in bundles, Corn by the bushel, Loaf and lump Sugar by the hoghead or barrel, First and second quality James River Tobacco, in kegs, A few very good Mill Spindles, Two good Scale Beams. Three boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass, A few barrels of Tar, James River Coal.
For Sale,
A number of valuable Lots in town, A small House on a lot of 28 feet front on Water Street, next door to Major Muncaster's.
Also, for Sale or Rent,
A valuable Brick House
on King street, now in the tenure of Thomas Cruse.
3d mo. 1.
d
ADVERTISEMENT.
I will sell the plantation on which I now live containing 112 1/2 acres. This land is in a high state of cultivation, the soil well adapted for the culture of small grain, Corn or Tobacco; is exceedingly well watered with never-failing springs, one of sulphur, and two pleasant streams passing through it—there are on the premises a convenient store, dwelling house and a good log kitchen adjoining large new barn, tann-house and yard with other necessary houses. About one half of this land is cleared and under good fencing. There is on the premises a young bearing orchard of choice fruit-trees, a small meadow fit for the scythe, and ten or twelve acres more may be made; these lands are situated in a healthy neighborhood, convenient to several merchant mills, and within one mile of the turnpike road leading from Snickers's Gap to Alexandria, and about 8 miles from said Gap. Possession will be given immediately, or in the fall next, which ever best suits the purchaser, and an indisputable title will be given upon the payment of the purchase money.
THOMAS GHEEN.
April 9.
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JUST RECEIVED,
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS,
Consisting of elegant cut quart and pint decanters, goblets, tumblers and wine glasses, to match; plain half pint, pint and quart tumblers, do. quart, pint and half pint decanters, which will be sold by the box, or by retail, on moderate terms.
Also,
Gentlemens' fine black Hats of a superior quality, do. white with green unders, children's fine do. of every colour, and a quantity of well assorted, low priced wool hats, by the box or by retail.
JOSHUA RIDDLE.
April 19.
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Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 1st May, PATTY, a likely Negro wench, about twenty years of age: she has been brought up in the house, is a good seamstress, & very capable: among a variety of clothes, she has a purple stuff petticoat, a fine blue cloth jacket, a corded dimity jacket and coat, a plain mullin gown, a handsome worked mullin do. a plain do. both well made, 2 white camel hair shawls with netting, fine white cotton stockings, several pair, and a pair of white silk do. a handsome black hat, neat shoes and other cloathing. She went off with a Negro fellow the property of Mr. Philip Fitzhugh: he is about 24 years of age, 5 1/2 feet high, well set, inclined to be corpulent, tawney complexion, lively countenance, and speaks distinctly, though quick; he is an excellent joiner. He took with him a pair of new brown cassimere pantaloon, a round upper jacket of the same cloth, a green broad cloth coat, with a blue velvet collar, a handsome swansdown waistcoat, with metal buttons a new black hat, new shoes, fine white cotton stockings, green pantaloon, and other cloathing. The above reward will be paid to any person who shall lodge them in any jail, either in Maryland or Virginia, and ample compensation made for any other trouble or expense.
SARAH THORNTON,
May 7. eo near Alexandria.
GUNPOWDER.
Baltimore Bellona Gunpowder, by the quarter cask. Also, Refined Salt Petre, by the quarter cwt. or larger quantity. A constant supply of those articles from the Manufactory, will be kept for sale on the lowest terms, by
LAWRASON & SMOOT.
April 8. eobm
Land for Sale.
On Friday the 18th of June next, will be sold, on the premises, by virtue and in pursuance of a decree of the county court of Fairfax, made by consent of parties at July Court, in the year 1801, in a suit brought on the chancery side of the said court,
By Wm. Wittercroft, Josiah W. King, Letitia King, Henry Wittercroft, Sarah Wittercroft, Thos. Munroe, Frances Munroe, Alexander Kerr, Ann Kerr, and Catharine Wittercroft, administrators & heirs at law of Wm. Wittercroft, dec'd, Against Josiah Watson, and Jane his wife, and Jas. Watson,
Complainants,
Def'dts.
We the subscribers, commissioners in and by the said decree commissioned and named, shall proceed to expose to public sale by auction for ready money, all that tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Fairfax, about two or three miles from Alexandria, between the turnpike and Colchester roads, and touching on both of those roads, with Cameron and South Run flowing through it, containing between five and six hundred acres, mortgaged by Josiah Watson to William Wittercroft deceased, which mortgage is filed among the papers in the said suit. The above land will be sold either in parcels or altogether as may be found most suitable on the day of sale; a satisfactory exhibition of the title will be ready for the inspection of all concerned by the day of sale, and those disposed to purchase, are referred for more particular information to the proceedings and decree in the said suit to Mr. Josiah Watson, in the town of Alexandria, or to either of the subscribers.
Wm. HARTSHORNE, Nich's FITZHUGH, Wm. PAYNE.
May 4. eodf
By order of the Orphan's Court in and for the county of Washington, District of Columbia
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT all persons having claims against GUSTAVUS SCOTT, late of said County deceased, are hereby warned and required to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber at or before the first day of June next, they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
ELIAS B. CALDWELL, Adm'r.
C. T. A.
Georgetown, March 29.
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Valuable Property for Sale,
At the little Falls of Potomack, About three miles from George-Town and the City of Washington, and ten from Alexandria.
172 acres of Land, upon which are a dwelling house and sundry other improvements, several stone quarries and fish ponds, and two vacant mill seats.
Two undivided third parts of 7 acres of Land, upon which are a merchant mill, with three pair of French burr mill stones and every necessary, complete, for manufacturing flour to the best advantage, and with as little manual labor as possible; a brewery and distillery, a granary, a miller's house, a brewer's house, cooper's shop, &c. and a vacant mill seat.
Two undivided third parts of 200 acres of land, adjoining the 7 acres and 172 acres abovementioned, upon which here are several stone quarries and fish ponds.
The purchaser of the above property, will have an assignment of a lease for the other undivided third part, of which there will be 6 years to come from the first day of September next.
The stone on the above lands is equal in goodness to any, and superior to most foundation stone on the river—vessels of any burthen that can go to George-Town, can go up to the mill and stone quarries.
Any person or persons, who may incline to purchase, will of course view the premises, therefore it is not thought necessary to be more particular.
For terms apply to Gen. Uriah Forrest, at George-Town, or to
PHILIP R. FENDALL, Alexandria.
June 29.
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PETER NOWLAND,
Hair Dresser, Royal Street,
Has just received an additional supply of articles in his line, among which are
Ladies' shell Combs mounted with gold and beads, Gentlemens' plain do. Almond Paste for cleaning the skin, Chemical Wash Balls, Gentlemens' Morocco travelling Shaving Cases, Salt of Lemons for taking spots out of Clothes, Vegetable Powder in boxes, Short Silk Suspender, Violet & Windsor Soap, Effences in Phials, Tooth Powder and Dentifrice, An assortment of Tooth Brushes, Silk and Swandown Powder Puffs, Curling and Pinching Tongs, Rose, Melliflower, Violet and Marshall Pomatum, Ladies and gentlemens' japanned Dressing Cases, complete, Gentlemens' Neck Pads, Do. Bandoes, Moreton's and Hopkins's Razor Strops, Bayley's Shoe Blacking, Court Plaster.
May 6.
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ALEXANDER SMITH AND SON,
Have just received from Philadelphia, —A quantity of—
Bolting Cloths,
OF the latest importation from Europe—which, in addition to their former stock, make a complete assortment, and will be sold on the very lowest terms for cash.
They have also on hand,
Molasses in hogheads, Whiskey in barrels, Pork and Beef in barrels, Philadelphia lime, Soap and candles in boxes, Coffee in bags, Sugar in barrels, and
1000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, &c. &c.
We continue to select the best FLOUR for family use.
A. S. & SON.
March 27.
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Just received from Norfolk, and for sale by the subscriber,
Fresh Lemons by the box or retail; excellent soft shell'd almonds and oranges; muskadel raisins; double and single Glo'ster cheese, tamarinds, &c. &c. with 700 bushels of Lisbon Salt.
ABEL WILLIS.
May 4.
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An apprentice wanted.
WILLIAM LOWRY
HAS REMOVED FROM GEORGETOWN TO ALEXANDRIA, AND IMPORTED By the ship Tyson, from Liverpool, &c. Baltimore, and now opening for sale, the store lately occupied by John Kemble, King-street.
EARTHEN WARE, in crates assorted.
Also,
A quantity of Dry Goods, suitable for the season, and is in daily expectation of receiving an additional supply of those articles by the first arrivals from Britain. Country storekeepers and others will find their interest in giving him a call, as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms.
April 30.
NOTICE.
On the 15th day of June next, I shall leave this place for Kentucky, and will undertake to transact any business in that state, or in the Territory North West of the River Ohio. I shall reside in the town of Washington, and practice law in the several courts held there, in the superior courts for the said state; and in the superior courts for the said territory, which are held at Cincinnati.
After my departure, my father, Cleo Moore, will forward any papers which may be left with him.
N. B. I have been employed by several persons who have military claims, to obtain surveys and patents for them, and who have other interests in Lands. As I am well acquainted with surveying I shall be glad to undertake any business of this kind.
HENRY MOORE,
Alexandria, Columbia, April 30, 1802.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR
The Turnpike Road from Alexandria to Little River,
in Loudoun county, will be received by William Hartshorne for himself and John Thomas Rickets, in Alexandria—Isaac Lacy and Burr Powell in Loudoun; David Hunter and William Riddle in Berkeley; Thomas Hammond and Matthew Franz in Jefferson; Bushrod Taylor and Wm. Davidson in Frederick; Samuel Crowder and William Stienberger in Shenandoah. This being a business in which the community may be greatly benefited, and as it has only this day come into my hands, I have undertaken to publish without consulting the other commissioners as they are all at a distance. The law is with me and I doubt not will be shown by the other commissioners, to any person applying. The law requires Ten Dollars to be paid at the time of subscribing; the remaining sum of Ninety Dollars, on each share, is to be paid in dividends, as called for by the President and Directors, to be chosen by the stockholders.
Wm. HARTSHORNE.
April 20.
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ATTENTION!
WANTED to employ immediately, for the benefit of the 60th Regiment of Virginia Militia, two MUSICIANS; one to teach the different beats of the drum, the other, the music of the fife. Such persons as are well qualified for the above tuition, and will engage to instruct the learners which will consist of sixteen boys for each branch, shall receive a liberal compensation from the subscriber, who is authorized by law to employ tutors; and by the Court of Enquiry, to pay them for their services when performed.
CHARLES LITTLE.
April 7. Fairfax County, 2awtf
A valuable piece of Ground for sale, containing near one quarter of an acre, laying on Duke and Pitt-streets, either together or in lots as may suit the purchaser, on which a liberal credit will be given.
ALSO—A few barrels of Tar, Flour in barrels or half barrels, Cash given for Wheat, either at my Mill or Store in this place.
Wm. HARTSHORNE.
3d Month, 23d.
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