Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-03-29 00:00:00

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 hhds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hhds.  Sugar in hhds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Cassimeres,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfhicks,  Fearnought,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. March 26.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY,
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 hhds. 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,  Kerseymeres, Duffles,  Plains and Kerseys,  Negro Cottons, Serges,  Elasticks, blue Friezes,  Calimancoes and Rutiles,  Yarn Stockings,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Irish Linens, Silesia do.  Piatillas,  Oznaburgs and Ticklenburgs,  Muslins and Muslin Hand'ks,  India Muslins and Table Cloths  Bandanna Handkerchiefs,  Silk Stockings,  Coloured Threads, Hats,  Plated Candlesticks, 
And sundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER. March 29.
ABEL WILLIS,
 A FRESH SUPPLY OF  Rhode-Island CHEESE,  Apples,  Crab Cyder, by the barrel, of good quality,  Cranberries,  Sweet Oranges,  Lemons, by the box,  Best Rhode-Island Potatoes,  Mackerel, by the barrel, together with a general assortment of  GROCERIES and NUTS. 
We have received by the sloop Mary, from Portsmouth,
10 tons Bar Iron,
 A few bales Russia Sheetings and Duck,  A few bds. of excellent Mackerell,  A few hhds. N. E. Rum,  And a few bales low priced Muslins, 
which will be sold cheap.
RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 23.
On MONDAY the fourth day of April next, will be sold at Vendue, on the premises, on a credit of 60 and 90 days,
Those two HOUSES on the south west corner of King and Washington streets, at present occupied by Philip Russell and John Violet.
Also,
The small House and Shop on Washington street adjoining.
For information as to the title, &c. &c. apply to Jonah Thompson, Esq. or to
THOS. PATTEN,
Auctioneer. March 15.
Valuable LANDS for Sale.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, by the Executors of the late Gen. George Washington, the following
TRACTS OF LAND,
at the times and places hereafter mentioned, viz.
On the first Monday in April, on the premises, 600 acres lying in Charles county, in the state of Maryland, near a place called the Fifth Trap, about 16 miles above Port Tobacco.
On the 2d Monday in April, on the premises, 519 acres in Montgomery county, in the state of Maryland, in the neighbourhood of Frederick Town, not far from Keyser.
On the 15th day of April, at Charlestown, 453 acres in Jefferson county, Virginia, about two miles west of Charlestown. Also, 240 acres lying in Hampshire county, on Potomac river, about 12 miles above Bath.
On the 16th day of April, on the premises, 1600 acres in Jefferson county, on the south fork of Bullskin.
On the 18th day of April, on the premises, 183 acres in Jefferson county in Wormley line.
On the 20th day of April, on the premises, 571 acres in Frederick county, 1 1/2 miles south of Battle Town.
On the 22d day of April, at Paris, 2481 acres on Ashby's Bent, and 885 acres on Chattin's run, in Fauquier county.
One fourth of the amount of the purchase money to be paid down, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, and to carry interest from the day of sale.
The EXECUTORS.
March 12.
d
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and offers for Sale,
A few barrels of Rhode Island
 Cyder,  Rhode Island Cheesee,  Codfish and some barrels of excellent APPLES. 
Feb. 18.
d
Just received, and for Sale,
By Robert and John Gray,
[Price 25 Cents]
Negro Slavery Unjustifiable.
A SERMON.
By ALEX. M'LEOD, A. M. Pastor of the reformed Congregation, in the City of New-York.
Feb. 5.
d
Will be landed to-morrow, At Messrs. Lawson and Smoot's wharf, out of the Schooner Friendship, Captain Burns, from Montserrat, 25 puncheons strong, fine flaveure RUM, which will be sold cheap for cash or a short credit.
JOHN G. LADD.
March 15.
d
Just Received,
A large supply of Writing Paper, or various kinds.
R. & J. GRAY.
March 15.
d
Public Vendue.
On TUESDAY, April 5th, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold on the premises,
Three handsome
Building Lots of Ground,
on a long credit; situate on the corner of Cameron and Pitt streets.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
March 23.
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Have just received and for sale, at their Book Store in King Street, (Price 25 cents,)
AN ADDRESS
To the Government of the United States, ON THE
Cession of Louisiana,
To the French; and on the late breach of Treaty by the Spaniards: Including the translation of a Memorial on the War of St. Domingo, and Cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French Counsellor of State. March 10.
Cash given for rags.
Turk's Island Salt.
Just received 1600 bushels of Turk's Island SALT, afloat at Lown's wharf, and for sale by
J. and J. H. TUCKER.
March 28.
d
ABEL WILLIS
Has just received,
Fresh Lemons by the box,
Apples by the bl.
Fresh Limes,
Sweet Cider by the bl.
And a general Assortment of Groceries.
March 22.
d
T. SIMMS—has for Sale,
SALT,
For the fisheries; some excellent Bacon, and first quality Segars.
March 22.
d
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th of this month, a bright Mulatto Man, named STEPHEN; about 28 or 30 years of age: He is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, pleasant countenance, speaks rather slow, but very active and handy at any work; he served an apprenticeship to a weaver, is a good workman at that business, and a remarkable good hand in a brick-yard; in short, he is smart at any thing he is set about; he is very fond of spirits above kind. I cannot describe his dress. He never ran away before. So I expect he has been enticed off by some artful villain. If it be the case, and the man can be apprehended, I will give 50 Dollars on his conviction of the theft.
ROBERT BOGNESS.
N. B. I forewarn all persons from harboring said fellow at their peril, as in that case they may expect to be prosecuted.
Fairfax County, March 22.
d
William Hartshorne
HAS FOR SALE,
Forty barrels new Beef,
Five bds. Pork,
Fifty bds. Tac,
Fine and coarse Salt,
First quality Sugar in hhds and bds.
Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in do.
Five pipes old Lisbon Wine,
One pipe Madeira, four years old,
Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron,
One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet diameter,
One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at his Mill,
Shorts and Bran,
Indian Meal,
Rye Meal,
Seed Oats,
Plaster of Paris by the bushel.
3d Mo. 19.
d
To Rent,
Possession given immediately, A large Brick Warehouse adjoining R. Newton and Co. and a comfortable Dwelling House, on Prince Street. For particulars enquire of RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co.
Just Received,
A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT VENISON HAMS,
For sale by
T. SIMMS.
March 12.
d
A. WILLIS
Has just received a quantity of excellent China Oranges, Cramberries and Shelbark Nuts, which he offers for sale at his store on Prince Street.
March 9.
d
Just Received and for Sale, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Cocoa Nuts. Also, A few boxes of excellent Havana SEGARS.
J. DYSON.
March 18.
d
Just Received,
250 sacks ground Allum Salt, in bags of four bushels each, for sale by
WM. HODGSON.
Feb. 26.
d

REVIEW CONCLUDED.
Munroe's Embassy, &c.
We cannot seriously believe that the objects of this Embassy is to negotiate a purchase of the claims of France to Louisiana; nor that the two millions placed in the hands of the President for the purpose of foreign intercourse, were intended to be offered to the chief consul to induce him to cede to us this important acquisition. There is no doubt, a very deep plan of policy, connected with this mission, and when it shall be unfolded at the conclusion of the drama, the people of the United States will be lost in such pleasing astonishment at the wisdom and sagacity of our rulers, as to forget all those feelings of discontent, indignation and contempt, which the first and second acts, of the piece have excited.
The author of this pamphlet, is of opinion that our money might be saved, and our western brethren relieved from much painful anxiety, if a suitable hint was given to Great Britain, that we were ready to unite our interests for the material benefit of both countries; that on such an intimation the ports of France would be instantly shut up; and we might enjoy all the advantage, of the possession of New Orleans, and the free navigation of the Mississippi, without fear of molestation or dread of invasion. But we must first have a disposition to help ourselves before we can expect the assistance of others. The seizure of New Orleans is a previous step indispensably necessary on our part. And when once possessed, we might defy the powers of France and Spain to wrest it from our hands.
But alas! the precious moments for activity and enterprise, are gone. When we know that the Spanish officers have been in daily expectation of those to whom they must resign their commands, for many months past; when we listen to the incessant rumours of an expedition, preparing or sailing for America: when we recollect that five months have already past since the provocation has been given: that a few weeks would have equipped and carried down a detachment of the troops now in service, sufficient for securing a permanent footing, and yet that nobody has moved—but an Envy—what hope have we, either that the government will change its measures so deliberately adopted, or that a change of measures would not be now too late?
Heaven, indeed, has hitherto befriended us beyond our hopes or merits. We that have done nothing for ourselves, have had an auspicious providence busy in our preservation, continually holding back the impatient storm; hinting to us our danger; rousing our suspicions; provoking our resentments, and supplying us with motives and occasions for action. These have not failed to have their due effect upon the people, but the government has been insensible alike, to every fear and every allurements. They have trifled not only with the safety of the state, but, what is far more wonderful, with their own popularity. They have committed the unity and independence of the nation to the hands of France; they have devoted the fortunes of the Western people, to immediate and irretrievable destruction, and have transferred their future allegiance and affection to a foreign power.
How long the invisible and unmerited protection, we have hitherto enjoyed, will continue, cannot be guessed. No political sagacity can calculate the future conduct of the nations of Europe. Whether the patience of England will be exhausted, and war recommence time enough to intercept the dreaded expedition: whether St. Domingo will not still engross the cares of the French, and continue to swallow up all the troops they can spare; whether some new and easier method of pillaging the Spanish empire may not occur to France, futurity only can inform us. It is not impossible that the vulture, that hovers over our head, may delay his fatal descent, till the universal voice of the people has summoned to their aid protectors, more resolute and more sagacious than their present rulers. The unabated hesitations and embarrassments of France may afford us the opportunity of sheltering ourselves against her malice and revenge, under the wing of precaution, at a time when the government shall be willing to seek that protection.
There is, indeed, a mournful consolation left, in reflecting, that even the arrival of the French will not seal our destruction; that the wars and bickerings, which cannot fail to ensue sooner or later, must inevitably terminate in the restitution of the river to its natural owners: that, to whatever evils our present conduct may subject us hereafter, however arduous and sanguinary the conflict with an enemy in full possession, amply fortified and completely equipped, may prove, the ultimate event is sure. Fate has manifestly decreed, that America must belong to the English name and race. A contention between us, and any the most potent nation of Europe, who, besides all the disadvantages of distance, is subject to the jealous scrutiny, and eternal interference and rivalry of their neighbour, cannot contravene this decree.
But at whose door must lie all the blood, which shall be shed in such contention: all the discord and disunion, which the consummate arts of the French shall diffuse among our people and our counsellors: all the panic, tumult and havoc, which the insurrection of our slaves, the disension of our states may occasion: to whose account must these miseries be placed? To the account of those, who, when vehemently urged by the general voice to prevent the arrival of the enemy: when the slightest effort was sufficient to prevent his arrival: when reasonable and reiterated warnings of his approach were thundered in their ears: when all the consequences of his coming were unfolded even by himself—refused to move a finger, to stir a step, for our protection.
The last and not the least important view, in which this subject is considered, regards the probable conduct of that portion of our citizens most immediately affected by the unjust proceedings of the Spanish Intendant. Will they patiently wait for a restoration of their right till the negotiations in Europe, are brought to a close? Will they submit in silence and inaction to wrongs, until those who are invested with the authority of government have obtained a tardy and inadequate redress, or will they seek it for themselves?
The people cannot lawfully move but at their bidding. The permission they refuse: it would be treason to take. Obedience to the laws is the first and most sacred duty. Above all things, therefore, most we deprecate any movement in our western citizens to retrieve their own wrongs. Should they actually move without the consent of the government, that consent, which did not go before, must inevitably follow after. The act which we would not authorize beforehand we must sanction after it is done. Should they be disturbed in their new possession by France or Spain, we must furnish them with succor; we must own them for our sons. No other option is afforded us.
The branding them as outlaws, the carrying on of war against them, to reclaim them to their duty, or punish their defection from it: the refusal to acknowledge them as such, would be a madness, which not the inclination of the people, nor the prudence of the government would allow them to commit. And yet what an opprobrious example would this afford, a fatal blow would it strike at the very foundation of our government.
There are many who will believe an event like this probable. Suspense, as to the resolutions of the government, in which they have been hitherto held, may have occasioned the inactivity of the western states. As soon as the present session expires, and the unalterable resolution of the government, is known to be in favor of pacific measures, they may run to arms. Such, however, is the influence of delay to cool the zeal, abate the resentment, and change the views of mankind, that a very different event is to be expected. Rage at the supineness and ingratitude of the government, will occupy their thoughts for a while, but the hazards and dangers of rebellion will not be overlooked. They will hesitate before they act in open defiance of legal authority; and during this pause, they will be naturally led to speculate upon the consequences to flow from the coming of the French. They will ask themselves, if their intercourse with the new sovereigns of the river may not be re-established on its ancient, and even a better footing? The bands which connect them with their eastern brethren, are formed merely for their own convenience. They are easily dissolved, therefore, when the convenience, which dictated them, has ceased. From the French
they will naturally expect a more generous and fraternal policy; and the common interest of all the people on the river, of whatever race, may suggest conventions and alliances, mutually advantageous.
There is no fear that the counsellors will be wanting to humour these tendencies; to supply hints and arguments in favor of the submission and forbearance. Captivating views of the good intentions and brotherly feelings of the French will be given them. The unity of interest, arising from their local connection, will be skillfully suggested. The supineness of the federal government will be artfully, why might I not say truly, ascribed to the disconnection of their interest with that of the transmontane people: to the indifference and contempt which we are liable to feel for those who live a great way off, and are seldom seen. In a thousand ways may they thus be familiarized to thoughts of separation and of independence: and thus will the present measures of the government, first by quietly permitting the entrance of the French and next by disgusting the minds of our western citizens, contribute all that is possible for them to contribute, towards hastening the evil we dread.
But the prospect is too mournful. My pen will not proceed further. To depict evils which cannot be averted: which those who only have the power to avert, regard with stupid indifference or incredulity, is only adding to the evil when it comes, the torment of anticipation. Our only refuge is in that SOVEREIGN PROVIDENCE, which has hitherto preserved us, in spite of ourselves. Under THAT protection, the folly of our rulers fights against us in vain.
We have thus given our readers a sketch of the contents of this interesting pamphlet. No subject has occurred, since the revolution more deserving the serious consideration of those who regard the future tranquillity and prosperity of the U. States. We hope for the good of our common country, that the measures pursued by the administration may produce none of those disastrous consequences which we apprehend from the timid and irresolute councils of men more anxious to preserve the possession of present power, than to maintain the dignity, prosperity, and welfare of the nation.
NEW YORK, March 25.
Captain Newson of the sloop Admiral Duncan, has favored the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of the Bahama Gazette, printed at Nassau in New Providence, to the 11th of March, inclusive. They contain no other intelligence than that his Britannic Majesty's ship Calipso touched at Nassau on the 3d instant, in her way to New Orleans, with dispatches to the Spanish Government at that place, of which the object was not permitted to be published; and that the brig Adventurer, Balfour, from Charleston, bound to Havana, was wrecked on Abaco on the 21st of February. The master arrived at Nassau on the 28th.
By the brig George, Landon, arrived last night, we have received a Savannah paper on the 15th inst.
The sloop Governor Tattall, Jones, in 10 days passage had arrived at Savannah, bringing a confirmation of the arrival of troops at Cape Francois; with the additional information that 15,000 additional troops had already sailed from France, to be followed in a fortnight by 18,000 more. That Mons. Lauveau was the Colonial Prefect of Louisiana; who had arrived there and sailed for his place of destination.
The same paper states the following: "We are credibly informed, that there is a French gentleman now in this city, bearing the appointment of Commissary (or some commission under the French government) for the port of St. Augustine; and that he sails for that place the first fair wind: a circumstance which gives additional credit to the report, that we are soon to have the French for neighbours upon the waters of the St. Mary's, as well as the Mississippi. The Colonial Agent, or whatever he may be, is said to have belonged to Bonaparte's army in Egypt."
A letter to a respectable merchant in this city, dated March 6th, says "a dreadful plague rages at Guadalupe and Curacoa in consequence of which the communication with those places is stopped."
Arrived yesterday, the schr. Good Intent, Baker, in 16 days from the city of St. Domingo, with a cargo of Mahogany, to Lawrence and Whitney. Left the schr. Tartar, Glavery, of Baltimore, under requisitions to the leeward. No other American there—all kinds of business stagnated—hardly any money, and less produce. Spoke March 17, in lat. 33 43, long. 74, the brig S. W. 10 days from Port Republican for Norfolk.
NORFOLK, March 22.
Arrived the schr. Charlotte, captain Holens, in 15 days from Guadalupe. Schr. Mary, Austin, 19 days from Barbadoes, and 14 from Dominque.
Schr. Doras, Eldridge, 16 days from Nevis.
Brig S. W. capt. R. E. Sneed, 15 days from Antigua.
British schr. Parker, capt. Christopher, 18 days from Barbadoes.
Brig Drake, capt. Seward, 45 days from Lisbon.
Capt. Austin left at Barbadoes and Dominque, the following American vessels.
At Barbadoes, brig George, Cox, for Norfolk, to sail in 2 days; ship Mary, Ringe, for Portsmouth, (N. H.) to sail in 6 days; brig Lucy, Fournald, to sail in 2 days for ditto.
At Dominque, fhr. Betsey, Arnold, to sail in 5 days for N London; Schooner Hope, Geer, of N. Y. just arrived.
In lat. 31, N. long. 72, 30, spoke ship Rover, Fairweather, 8 days from St. Bartholomews, for N. Y.
Markets glutted, Flour 6 dol. Pork 14, Beef 11, Lumber from 15 to 20 dol. Rum from 50 to 60 cents.
Capt. Hinchman left at Antigua, the following vessels.
Brig Albert, Webb, of Norfolk, to sail in 20 days; and the brig Martha and Nancy, capt. Jenney to sail in a few days.
Capt. Seward left at Lisbon the following vessels.
Ship Argus, M. Derkheim, of Norfolk; ship Two Generals, Whitfield, of ditto; ship Liberty, Singleton, of Philadelphia; ship Liberty, Delay, of ditto; ship Old Tom, Morton, of ditto; brig Lydia, Matson, of New York.
LOTTERY, No. I.
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE, (New York.)
36th day's Drawing.
8,199, 11056, 200 dolls.
7975 13084 22723, 100 dolls.
4589 9046 21751 22156 26622, 50 dolls.
3962 9914 10443 29130 29012 30465, 20 dolls.
162 of 10 dolls.
37th day's Drawing.
27952, 500 dolls.
2451, 200 dolls.
7000 15855, 2593, 50 dolls.
3251, 3469, 16087, 17810, 24904, 26371, 28613, 29044, 29291, 20 dolls.
172 of 10 dolls.
38th day's Drawing.
6,492, 200 dolls.
23669 32379, 100 dolls.
5663 11725 12352 32515 50 dolls. 1522 1841 12721 14927 17467 17569 19672 19760 29002 32430 20 dolls.
LEWISTOWN, (P.) March 15.
On Friday last passed through this town, on his way to the city of Washington, Andrew Gregg, Esq. our late representative in the Congress of the United States, but who, from the recent arrangement of election districts in this state, and the result of the last general election, has become the representative of the citizens of the Centre, Northumberland and Lycoming.
From him we learn, that the subject of the President's instruction to Mr. Monroe on his mission to France amounts to this; that he is to endeavour to obtain from Bonaparte, by purchase, the two Floridas and the island of Orleans, and to insist on the free and undisturbed navigation of the river Mississippi, as already guaranteed to us by treaty with Spain; that he is to endeavour to accomplish; if the First Consul hesitates, or refuses, no time is to be spent in unnecessary negotiation; but an effectual and decisive course is immediately to be taken—AN APPEAL TO ARMS.
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age.
Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 18.

Mr. Printer THE measures which the Common Council are taking for the removal of certain nuisances within this city, are unquestionably wise. In such an important undertaking, their attention should not be confined to a few cases; but they should render the remedy as extensive as the evil. The fact that nuisances are unfriendly to health is universally admitted; but the reasons are, perhaps, not so generally understood. As a knowledge of the latter may impress the former still stronger on the mind, I shall endeavor in this essay to explain the usual means by which the air we breathe becomes contaminated and unfit for respiration.
It was supposed, till of late, that atmospheric air is a homogeneous substance, and it was accordingly classed among elements. But modern experiments have proved that it is compounded of three essential different airs, or gasses. In one hundred parts of atmospheric air, it has been determined, that there are twenty seven parts of oxygen or vital air, seventy two of azot or impure, irrespirable air, and one of carbonic acid, which is also unfit for respiration. Thus it appears that out of 100 parts of common air, only 27 are respirable. Dr. Priestly has proved that in the act of respiration, the oxygen is absorbed in the lungs, giving a slight vermilion color to the blood; that in passing from its gaseous into a concrete state, an extrication of heat is produced. At the same time part of the oxygen combines with the coaly principle in the blood called carbon, and forms carbonic acid gas, which, together with the azot, is respired. Thus it appears, that on the oxygenous principle depend the production of heat, the diminution of the carbon, and coloring of the blood; and yet but a comparatively small portion of the air we breathe is destined for those important purposes. It is evident, that whatever tends to diminish this vital principle, or encroach the other irrespirable airs, must be unfriendly to health. The causes which produce such effects are numerous; but that I may avoid the accusation of prolixity, I shall confine myself to the most influential. All phosphorated substances the vapor of new plastered walls, and all artificial scents contaminate the air; but I shall particularly investigate the destructive agency of respiration, combustion, putrefactive fermentation, and effluvia of stagnant water.
1st. That respiration diminishes the oxygenous principle is evident. At every breath a certain portion of air is taken in; the oxygen is absorbed, the azot, and a quantity of new formed carbonic acid gas, or fixable air, is emitted. Thus the vital part is consumed, and the irrespirable airs increased at every breath. The continued respiration of the numerous inhabitants of a city, together with that of an infinity of interior animals, many of whom are both useful and offensive, must require immense supplies of the oxygenous principle. But an equal quantity is necessary for the purposes of combustion; for flame and animal life are alike supported by oxygen, since it has appeared, from innumerable experiments, that the presence of that air is necessary to the existence of both. It has been ascertained by the experiments of Mr. Lavoisier, that in the combustion of a pound of phosphorus, one pound eight ounces of oxygen gas is consumed. Compute from this data, the immense quantity which is consumed in culinary and manufacturing operations in a city; and imagination can scarcely fix bounds to the calculation. Thus it should seem, that the air of a city must be soon exhausted of its vital ingredient. But Providence has instituted means of affording a continual supply, though unfortunately for cities, living vegetables, the most active agents in nature in the production of this necessary air, never abound in them. While combustion
combustion consumes the vital principle, a new irrespirable air is produced. Smoke contains considerable quantities of the carbonic acid gas; and being specifically heavier than common air, it rises only by means of heat, which deserts it before it attains any considerable height. Thus cities are over-shadowed with vast volumes of smoke, which being frequently pressed down by the incumbent atmosphere; the streets are darkened, and the air saturated with the carbonic acid gas. This, however, is an evil without a remedy, like the foregoing; yet we should rejoice that the case is otherwise with respect to the following. Putrefactive fermentation and stagnant water possess great contaminating influence. Many vegetable and all animal substances are composed of azot, with hydrogen, oxygen and carbon, and a little phosphoric matter. In the putrefactive process, the hydrogen air is disengaged and rises in the atmosphere; part of the oxygen combines with the azot and forms volatile ammoniac, and the remaining part unites with the carbon and produces carbonic acid, or fixed air; which also intermix with the common air. A certain portion of the hydrogen combines with the phosphoric substance, and make the phosphorated hydrogen gas. Now all the airs, thus produced by putrefaction, have been proved to be destructive to animal life. In the experiments made by Dr. Priestly, carefully and frequently repeated by other philosophers, small animals instantly died when immersed in those gasses. The abbe Fontana inspired a small quantity of the hydrogen, and at the third inspiration fell on his knees through pain and weakness. Miners have frequently met with instantaneous death by exposure to two of the above airs, the hydrogen and carbonic acid. The famous grotto del Cani, in Italy, where travellers amuse themselves with cruel experiments on animal life, is indebted for its fatal powers to the above-mentioned air.
The products of stagnant water are nearly the same with putrefaction. For in addition to the putrid particles of animal and vegetable substances, which such water contains; the usual evaporation which is continually going on, is attended with an additional disengagement of hydrogen, one of the constituent elements of water. It was observed by an eminent philosopher that a bird was thrown into great distress, by being held over a bowl of water. Mr. Carvello actually obtained considerable quantities of this destructive air from the pools near London.
The foregoing principles will enable us to give an easy solution to the remarkable observation made by Dr. Potter of Maryland. He remarked that during the prevalence of the fever in the city of Baltimore, the lime walls of dwelling houses grew yellow, crumbled and peeled off in flakes. In houses uninhabited, this effect is not perceived in so eminent a degree. On examining this crumbling wall, he found it yielded salt petre. Hence he very justly inferred, that there must be something in the air, during those pestilential seasons, which combined with the lime and formed nitre. The cause of this phenomenon is evident. Nitre is composed of a fixed alkaline salt and an acid. This salt exists in lime, which having strong affinity with the carbonic acid gas, attracts that principle from the air; and combining together they formed the nitre observed by the Doctor. Salt petre may be easily formed by this union. As soon as the combination takes place, crystallization necessarily ensue, which causes the peeling off in flakes, as Dr. Potter remarked. It is evident that this effect cannot be produced in so great a degree in uninhabited houses, because the carbonic acid gas is less plentiful in such places; and if the house be very close, we are not to expect any such appearance, agreeable to the observation of the Doctor. Thus it appears that this gentleman was correct in supposing that this effect was caused by the impurities which unavoidably collect in cities. For it has been proved that the phenomenon proceeds from the union of the salt of the lime with the carbonic acid of the air; which gas, as we have seen, is copiously extricated from putrefying substances.
+ Upon this principle we may account for another fact. In a room where the air has been rendered impure by respiration, suspend a cloth dipped in lime water, near the floor. The air becomes purified, because the superabundant carbonic acid combines directly with the lime water, for the above reason.
* Dr. Crawford explains this process in the following perspicuous manner. Heat being the cause of fluidity, the oxygen, in a state of gas, contains a great quantity of latent heat; which is liberated as soon as the oxygen leaves its aerial form or condition, and becomes condensed in the blood. In like manner, when water is poured on unslacked lime, a great quantity of heat is disengaged by means of some portion of the water leaving its fluid state, and thus disengaging the latent heat which formerly maintained its fluidity.
and effluvia of stagnant water; which nuisances the Doctor mentions as existing in Baltimore.
I will conclude these observations, by adding a few remarkable facts in corroboration of them. A quantity of putrid miasma once produced a violent epidemic fever at Venice. The same effect was produced at Delft, by the corruption of vegetables. The Arabs, when desirous of injuring the Turks at Bassora, break down the banks of the river near that city, so as to permit it to overflow a large tract of land. A violent fever is the consequence of the putrid mud, which remains after the evaporation of the water.
INVESTIGATOR.
Extract of a letter from Kingston, Jamaica, dated the 20th ult.
When we last wrote to you of the 8th inst. we really thought that the price of provisions, could be much lower, however in this we have been deceived as there have been arrivals daily ever since. A cargo of New Orleans flour sold the other day for three dollars per bbl. the best Philadelphia, will not command six dollars corn meal will not sell at all.
Grinning Match.
A grinning match lately took place at Fowey. The prize, a roll of tobacco. A cobler and a taylor entered the list: Snob was three grins a head, when a fellow who had betted deeply on Snip, contrived to tread on one of his toes, which had such an effect upon his countenance, that he instantly gained the prize. The bets were two to one in favor of Snob!
The School boy and Muffin.
A Schoolmaster hearing one of his scholars read, the boy, when he came to the word Honor, pronounced it full; the master told him it should be spoken without the H, as thus, onour: "Very well Sir," replied the lad, "I will remember for the future." "Aye," said his master, "always drop the H." The next morning the master's tea, with a hot muffin, had been brought to his desk; but the duty of his avocation made him wait till it was cold; when speaking to the same boy, he told him to take the muffin to the fire and heat it; "yes Sir," replied the scholar, and taking it to the fire, eat it. Presently the master calls for the muffin; "I have eat it, as you bid me," said the boy: "eat it, you scoundrel! I bade you take it to the fire and warm it!" "But, Sir," answered the lad, "yesterday you told me always to drop the H."
Public Vendue.
To-morrow at 4 o'Clock in the afternoon will be sold at Merchants' Wharf,
The Sloop Olive Branch, (Fit to receive a cargo) Burthen 300 barrels, a small part of the purchase money will be required, and a considerable credit will be given for the balance.
P. G. MARSTELLER,
March 29. Vendue Master.
The Subscriber has just received a quantity of
Plated, half plated, and common Sadlery, which will be sold low, by the piece or package. Orders from his friends in the country will be punctually attended to.
Also,
Nails in casks, both cut and wrought, of a superior quality, and about 20 firkins of Butter.
N. B. A good Dwelling HOUSE to Rent.
PHILIP WANTON.
March 29. 22W 31 3/4
I will rent the DWELLING HOUSE and WAREHOUSE, on Prince street, the latter of which I occupy.
The Warehouse is very well calculated for the wholesale dry good business, and the other well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family.
Wm. HODGSON.
I have for sale,
Liverpool fine and coarse Salt, suitable for the fisheries, 6 pipes of 6 years old London particular Madeira Wine, on very low terms, 15 qt. casks of Sherry, An Invoice of WOOLLEN GOODS, very low if applied for in a short time. W. H. March 29.
The subscriber has to inform the inhabitants of Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has lately received some COW POX matter from the Vaccine Institution at Boston; a charitable institution superintended by Dr. Waterhouse, who, to his immortal credit, and with just claim to the sincere thanks of his fellow citizens, has paid more accurate, judicious and disinterested attention to this valuable discovery, than any other medical man in America; the subscriber has tried the matter alluded to in a number of instances, and in every one it has succeeded with as much readiness, certainty and mildness, as could possibly be wished for; it has also been tried by several other medical men with like success; his principal object in this advertisement is to inform such persons and families, as may not find themselves able, or easily able, to pay the expences of inoculation for the small pox, or this disease, that in consideration of feeling a sincere and ardent interest in the propagation of the benefits of so important a discovery, he will inoculate and conduct them through the disease, free from all expences whatever, provided proper application be made to him for that purpose, at his shop in Prince street. Wm. A. DAINGERFIELD. March 29. 005 1/2
Vaccine Inoculation.
For a more general diffusion of this benefit to society—as a means to extinguish that dreadful disease, the Small Pox.
The subscriber proposes to those who wish to extend so important a consideration, that an institution be formed in some respects on the plan of Dr. James Smith of Baltimore—by a subscription of one dollar to intitle to send four, and so in proportion to any number of persons, whose circumstances deny them the benefit otherwise with convenience.
Those disposed to favor the plan will please apply at Mr. Samuel Bishop's Book Store, Royal Street, where a subscription paper is left, or to the subscriber in Prince Street.
CH: DOUGLASS, Who has FRESH MATTER of the eighth day. March 29. en
For Sale,
Four thousand barrels
St. Ubes and Cadiz SALT,
Which will be delivered from the vessel if immediate application is made to JOHN P. SMITH, & Co. March 29. 03 3/4
Just received by the subscriber, 23 tbs. SURINAM SUGARS, which they will sell on moderate terms for cash. JOSIAH FAXON & Co. March 29. 06t
BENJAMIN SHREVE, Jun.
Has for Sale on low terms, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets, 1700 bushels Cadiz SALT, First quality Russia Cordage, assorted, Old Sable Iron, Sugar in hds. and barrels, Pepper and Cassia, Boxes fresh Raisins, Sherry, Malaga, and } WINES. Catalonia Barcelona Brandy, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Teas, Bales India Cottons, Checks and Callicoes, China and Longee romal Handkerchiefs, A few pieces Scotch Osnaburgs, Mould and dipt Candles, Red Seal Leather, A few pieces elegant Furniture. March 17.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Thomas Fitzpatrick to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money to John Dunlap and Samuel Craig, on the first Monday in April, will be exposed to sale at public auction, on the premises, One half Cash and the other half in six months,
A piece of GROUND lying upon the north side of Duke street and to the eastward of St. Asaph street, fronting about 12 feet up in Duke street and running back 100 feet to a 10 foot alley (subject to an annual ground rent of sixteen silver dollars) upon which is erected a frame dwelling house, now in the occupation of Mr. Christopher Kemp. THOS. IRWIN.
Also,
On the same day, and on the same terms, A Lot of Ground situate on the east side of St. Asaph's street and northward of Duke street, 22 feet 3 inches front, and 100 feet deep (subject to a ground rent of 25 dollars per annum) on which is a small frame dwelling house. March 7. 22W

JOHN G. LADD HAS JUST RECEIVED, per the snow Cornelia , and offers for sale, 100 pieces Russia Sheetings, 100 do. Ravens Duck, 52 bolts Russia Canvas, 2 bales fine Osnaburgs, 2 do. brown do., 1 do. white do., 1 box Platillas, 1 do. narrow Linens, 5 ton Russia clean Hemp, 2 do. Cordage assorted, 50 boxes Castile Soap, 100 do. brown Soap, 50 do. Spermaceti Candles, 10 casks Spermaceti Whale Oil, 20 do. Tanners' brown do., 6 bales of Glue, 16 Feather Beds with Busters and Pillows, 10 chests Hyson Tea, 11 Hhds. Molasses, 100 casks fresh Lime, 2 bks. and 3 boxes Ladies fine fancy coloured Shoes, very cheap. March 10. d
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
Just received and for Sale by  JOSEPH DYSON, A QUANTITY OF  FRESH ORANGES, By the hundred or smaller quantity. Jan. 19. d
CLOVER SEED, Warranted of the last crop. Just received and for Sale by the Sub- scribers. A few tierces of fresh CLOVER SEED.  RICKETTS, NEWTON, & Co. Feb. 28. d
Fifty Barrels T A R, Just received and for Sale by  WM. HARTSHORNE. March 16. d
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by  SAMUEL BISHOP, (Price 25 Cents.)  PITT & HIS STATUE, A SATIRICAL POEM. By Peter Pindar. Mar. 10. d
To Rent, A half square of GROUND. The soil and situation for a garden equal to any in town. Also, A good Store and Counting Room.—Enquire of the Printer. March 26. e03f
Thirty Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber, in the City of Washington, on Monday e- vening last, the 21st inst. a handsome, well made, dark sorrel Mare, with a sad- dle and bridle: The mare is about 14½ hands high, about 6 years old, has a small white spot behind the right ear un- der the bridle, some white upon one of her hind legs. A man (with evident signs of guilt) crossed George Town Ferry and rode off post-haste, and was traced near Colchester the same evening. The above reward will be given on de- livery of the mare and thief, or Fifteen Dollars for the mare.
EBENEZER NESMITH, near the Navy Yard. City of Washington, March 25. en
Notice.
The subscribers being appoint- ed assignees of the estate and effects of  ISAAC M'PHERSON, late of Prince William County, a bankrupt, give no- tice, to all persons indebted to the said Isaac M'Pherson, or who have any of his effects, not to pay or deliver the same to any person, other than the subscribers, or such as shall be duly authorized by them.  BENJAMIN BOTTS.
TIMOTHY BRUNDIGE. Damfies, March 2. e012f
For Sale, About 2000 lbs. of BUTTER, in kegs. Also, A House and Lot on Gibbon street. Apply to  G. N. LYLES. March 17. 2x3v
For Falmouth & a Market, The American Ship  GEORGE & MARY, expected here to receive a car- go of Tobacco in a few days. The usual advances will be made on con- signments by this ship to Thomas Mid- dleton and Co. London; but early ap- plication must be made, as the greater part of her cargo is already engaged. R. T. HOOK, & Co.
Was here 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 jus and boxes, Al- monds in bags, and London Porter in aiks. Jan. 27. eo
J. & JAS. H. TUCKER, Have for Sale, 14 Hhds. first quality, Muscovado 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. Cash given for Indian Corn. Jan. 31. eo.
Public Sale of India Goods. Will be sold, at 11 o'clock, on Wednesday the 30th inst. at the ware- house of Messrs. Robert Gilmore and Sons, on Second street, (Baltimore,) 300 Bales  Bengal Piece GOODS, being the remainder of the Cargo of the the ship Louisa , from Calcutta, con- sisting of Berboom Gurrahs, Manapour do. Catoh do. Salgatche do. Guzemah, Janna Coffas, Tolpare do. Salguzzies, Mamodies, Tandah do. Jilpore do. Judgee Baftas, Barron co. Patna do. Printed Calicoes, Bindanna Handkerchiefs, A liberal Credit will be given and the terms made known on the day of sale.  LEMMON & CAMPBELL, Auctioneers. Baltimore, March 17. e06t
ADAM LYNN Has just received, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Jewelry, plated, Japaned & fancy GOODS, of a superior quality, and of the newest Patterns, CONSISTING OF Gold Lockets, Rings, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals; pear Rings, Bracelets, &c. plated Urns, Tea Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, &c. Japaned Urns; Tea Trays and Bread Baskets; gilt Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Watch Keys, Seals, Chains, &c. Knives & Forks, Penknives, Razors, Scissors; Paints in boxes; marking Types in boxes complete; Snuff Boxes; plated & steel Spurs; gold and silver Epaulements; Lace Cord, Thread, Spangles, Purls, silver Thimbles, Tooth Picks & Pencil Cases, with a number of 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. d3teoff.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT Two Story H O U S E, 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 particu- lar enquire of the Printer. Jan. 14. eo
To Rent, A very convenient dwelling HOUSE, near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds. Also, to Sell or Rent, A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley ad- joining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker. JOHN T. BROOKS. March 17. eo11
FOR SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hook's. There is on it and in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.— Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to WILLIAM GALEY. December 7. eo
ADVERTISEMENT. On THURSDAY the twenty first day of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale on the premises, in the Town of Alexandria, the follow- ing parcels of  LAND, late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his will for the payment of his debts, to wit: One parcel of Land lying up on the east side of Union street & to the northward of Wilkes street, fronting seventy eight feet up- on Union street and extending about two hun- dred feet into the river, having an alley of twenty feet running the whole depth; upon it is erected a frame warehouse; the ground is sub- ject to an annual rent of 91. 17s. 6d. It will be sold altogether, or divided to accommodate pur- chasers. One half of a brewery, with all its im- plements and utensils necessary for carrying on the business upon a large scale, and a parcel of ground appertaining to it, fronting about forty feet upon Water street. The whole of the brew- ery and ground is now under a demise, at a rent of six hundred dollars per annum. A piece of ground immediately joining on the brewery, and fronting about forty feet on Water street, and ex- tending one hundred and fifty feet on a twenty feet alley. A piece of ground fronting on Wolfe and St. Asaph's streets. This will be laid off into convenient lots. A piece of ground lying up- on the south side of King street, extending 82 feet to a twelve feet alley; in the front is erect- ed a two story brick dwelling house, and upon the alley a two story frame warehouse. A piece of ground lying upon Union and Wolfe streets, ex- tending with Wolfe sixty two feet and an half, with Union about 120 feet. Upon this there are erected a large distillery, warehouse and com- pleting room. The improvements were calculated for carrying on that business upon an extensive scale; there are three stills in it. Not having been oc- cupied for some time past, the property is something out of repair. The ground is subject to an an- nual rent of 131. 18s. 6d. There will be sold at the same time, a small tract of land contigu- ous to the town, containing 37 acres. This is subdivided, and will be sold in small parcels con- taining from 4 to 6 acres. The sale will be con- tinued till the whole is sold. The terms of sale are one fourth of the pur- chase money in hand when deeds will be ex- ecuted to the purchasers; one other fourth in six months after the sale; one other fourth in twelve months, and the remaining fourth in eighteen months, for securing these payments deeded trust will be required upon the property conveyed from each purchaser for his part. THOS. A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH, Executors of John Fitzgerald. March 7. eods.
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets. They will be sold sepa- rately or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
The subscriber will sell on rea- sonable terms,
A two story frame HOUSE on Cameron street, westward of the church.
A one story HOUSE on Al- fred street, near the above—and
About 200 feet front of vacant LOTS, on the above streets, together with all the ground rents payable on the remainder of an acre of ground of which the above forms a part.
For further particulars apply to J. V. THOMBS, March 24. e02f
Cash given for clean lin- en and cotton rags.
To Rent, A very convenient dwelling HOUSE, near the lower end of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. Edmonds. Also, to Sell or Rent, A LOT on the upper part of Royal Street, lately occupied by Mr. C. Jones. The lot is 26 feet 4 inches front, and 123 feet 4 inches deep, with a 6 feet alley ad- joining. There are on the premises two large sheds with lofts, and a blacksmiths' shop suitable for a coachmaker. JOHN T. BROOKS. March 17. eo11
FOR SALE, or RENT, THE STORE I have occu- pied for sometime past, situated on Prince Street, opposite Col. Hook's. There is on it and in town more eligible or better cal- culated for carrying on an extensive wet or dry Good Business. The Cellar per- fectly dry, with a door at each end, will hold one thousand barrels of Flour.— Twenty-five hundred barrels may be flow- ed upon the Premises without any incon- venience to the occupant. For terms ap- ply to WILLIAM GALEY. December 7. eo
ADVERTISEMENT.
On THURSDAY the twenty first day of April, if fair, if not the next fair day, will be exposed to sale on the premises, in the Town of Alexandria, the follow- ing parcels of  LAND,
late the property of John Fitzgerald, deceased, sold pursuant to the directions of his will for the payment of his debts, to wit:
One parcel of Land lying up on the east side of Union street & to the northward of Wilkes street, fronting seventy eight feet up- on Union street and extending about two hun- dred feet into the river, having an alley of twenty feet running the whole depth; upon it is erected a frame warehouse; the ground is sub- ject to an annual rent of 91. 17s. 6d. It will be sold altogether, or divided to accommodate pur- chasers. One half of a brewery, with all its im- plements and utensils necessary for carrying on the business upon a large scale, and a parcel of ground appertaining to it, fronting about forty feet upon Water street. The whole of the brew- ery and ground is now under a demise, at a rent of six hundred dollars per annum. A piece of ground immediately joining on the brewery, and fronting about forty feet on Water street, and ex- tending one hundred and fifty feet on a twenty feet alley. A piece of ground fronting on Wolfe and St. Asaph's streets. This will be laid off into convenient lots. A piece of ground lying up- on the south side of King street, extending 82 feet to a twelve feet alley; in the front is erect- ed a two story brick dwelling house, and upon the alley a two story frame warehouse. A piece of ground lying upon Union and Wolfe streets, ex- tending with Wolfe sixty two feet and an half, with Union about 120 feet. Upon this there are erected a large distillery, warehouse and com- pleting room. The improvements were calculated for carrying on that business upon an extensive scale; there are three stills in it. Not having been oc- cupied for some time past, the property is something out of repair. The ground is subject to an an- nual rent of 131. 18s. 6d. There will be sold at the same time, a small tract of land contigu- ous to the town, containing 37 acres. This is subdivided, and will be sold in small parcels con- taining from 4 to 6 acres. The sale will be con- tinued till the whole is sold. The terms of sale are one fourth of the pur- chase money in hand when deeds will be ex- ecuted to the purchasers; one other fourth in six months after the sale; one other fourth in twelve months, and the remaining fourth in eighteen months, for securing these payments deeded trust will be required upon the property conveyed from each purchaser for his part. THOS. A. DIGGES, JAMES KEITH, Executors of John Fitzgerald. March 7. eods.
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THOSE two three story BRICK HOUSES on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets. They will be sold sepa- rately or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
The subscriber will sell on rea- sonable terms,
A two story frame HOUSE on Cameron street, westward of the church.
A one story HOUSE on Al- fred street, near the above—and
About 200 feet front of vacant LOTS, on the above streets, together with all the ground rents payable on the remainder of an acre of ground of which the above forms a part.
For further particulars apply to J. V. THOMBS, March 24. e02f
Cash given for clean lin- en and cotton rags.
JOSIAH FAXON, & Co. Have just received, and offer for Sale, at their store on the corner of Prince and Water streets, A general assortment of ladies, gentlemen, misses, boys and children's  SHOES, of almost every description; large coarse shoes and boots for fishermen. Also Geneva in pipes, N. E. Rum in bbls. Mackerel in do. No. 1 & 2 Beef and Pork, (Boston Ix- petition.) Mould and dipp'd Candles, A few doz. Silvers and Sugar boxes, N. E. Plank, Fresh Rhode Island Lime, James River manufactured Tobacco in kegs, James River Coal, suitable for Smith's work, Also, on board the sloop Hannah , at Har- per's Wharf, A cargo of coarse SALT, suitable for the fishery. Any gentleman wishing to purchase, will find an allowance by tak- ing it from on board. Cash given for Indian Corn. March 4. e03f
For Sale,
The following valuable Water and other  LOTS,
No. 1—A highly valuable wa- ter Lot and wharf, situate on the east side of Union street, at the distance of ninety feet, or thereabouts, south of Prince street, extending in front southward on Union street forty four feet eight inches, and of that breadth eastward into Potomac river; bounded north by the stores and other buildings on lot now, or late be- longing to Shreve and Lawrason, and on the south by a lot, late of Mark Alexan- der, now of Wm. Harper. The said lot has upon its south line a stone store house, built on this and the lot adjoining, and the wharf extends along its whole front on the river. No. 2—A Lot opposite to the foregoing, situate on the west side of U- nion street, and extending westward on Water street of the breadth of forty four feet eight inches. This lot has a valuable front on both said streets and Water street; has a frame dwelling house erect- ed upon it. This property will be sold altogether, or the two lots separately, or the fronts on each street will be divided into distinct Lots of 22 feet 4 inches each, as may suit purchasers. On payment of part of the purchase mo- ney a liberal credit will be given for the residue, on approved security. A plan of the Lots will be shewn, the terms made known by Acquilla and Eli- sha Janney, in Alexandria, or by the sub- scribers in Philadelphia. JOSHUA & THOS. GILPIN. March 12. e03w
Just Received,
By the subscribers, at their Warehouse, at the East of King street, London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, half pipes and qr. casks. And a quantity of First quality refined Loaf Su- gar, for sale by J. P. SMITH and Co. March 24. e03f
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against FRANCIS H. ROZER, Esq., deceased, of Notley Hall, are desired to bring them in properly authenticated and those owing the estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the sub- scriber, who is authorised to settle the same. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria.
ALSO,
To LEASE or RENT, (Upon moderate terms.)
Two or three good Fisheries, on the Maryland side of the Potomac, between Alexandria and Broad Creek. Apply as above, or to Benjamin Dulany, Esq. Bellefont, near the premises. Feb. 18. eo
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