Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1803-05-18 00:00:00

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 hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate, White and brown Soap in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles in boxes, Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trais, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseymeres, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Serges, Elpicks, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Platillas, Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Muslins and Muslin Hand'fs, India Muslins and Table Cloths, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Coloured Threads, Hats, Plated Candlesticks, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER. May 17.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store, the corner of King and Union Streets, Rum in hds. and barrels, Whiskey in barrels, Apple Brandy in barrels, Gin in casks, Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Molasses in hds. Sugar in hds. and barrels, White and brown Soap in boxes, Coffee in casks and bags, Raisins in kegs and boxes, Queen's Ware, and ALSO, A variety of DRY GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE— Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Kerseys, Coatings, Halsticks, Hemaught, Blankets, Planes, Negro Cottons, Worsted and other Stockings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Threads, Chintzes, Bedticks, Oznaburgs, Sewing Silks, Muslin and Muslin Handkerchiefs, India Cottons, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. May 18.
Removal.
The subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed from his store in Prince Street to the store in Union Street, lately occupied by Jacob Leap, and opposite Dean and Gardner's store, where he continues to keep all kinds of Groceries and Fruits, as usual, and has just received a parcel of excellent Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Rhode Island Apples, first quality Rhode Island Cheese and fresh Tamarinds. Abel Willis. N. B. The house that he lately occupied in Prince Street is to let. For further particulars enquire as above or to Mr. William Wilson. May 9.
PUBLIC SALE.
On Saturday the 21st inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. will positively be sold on the premises, at a credit of 6, 12, and 18, months for approved negotiable paper. TWO LOTS of Ground on the commons containing about 4 1/2 acres, pleasantly situated near Hunting Creek, and well calculated for gardens. This property will be subdivided to suit purchasers. RICHARD VEITCH, } Trustees of WM. I. HALL, } Washington I. JAMES WILSON } Washington. May 6. dtt.
CUTHBERT POWELL, Has received, per the William and John, from London, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, Consisting of— Irish and British Linens, Muslins, Cambricks, long Lawn, Calicoes, fine Cotton Counterpins, fancy Waistcoating, Silks, Cotton Kerseymeres, extra long silk Gloves of various colors, silk, cotton and brown thread Hosiery, one trunk ladies Kid Shoes, one of Umbrellas and Parisols, one case fashionable split straw and imperial chip Hats and Bonnets, 4 casks Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. He has on hand a supply of German and English GOODS, And expects by the ship United States, from Liverpool, an assortment of HARDWARE. May 6. dzw
RECEIVED, By the Schooner Sally, capt. Dade, from Cape Francois, and for sale by ROBERTS & GRIFFITH, 20,000 lbs Green Coffee, in tierces and bags. They have on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. May 5. dzw
Dr. Thomas Semmes HAS for sale at his shop, opposite Mr. Peter Sherron's, King Street, Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medicines and Colours used by Painters, which he offers at the most reduced prices. May 7. eo
Poney Missing. STRAYED from the commons of Alexandria, a BAY PONEY, about 13 1/2 hands high, a star on the forehead, roached main and short docked tail, with some grey hairs about the root. Any person producing him to the subscriber, shall receive Five Dollars, or, if stolen, and pointing out the thief, so that he may be prosecuted to conviction, shall receive a like reward. T. HAMILTON. King street, May 16. eo 2w In the matter of James Gillies, A BANKRUPT, Adjourned Meeting for Dividend.
THE Commissioners named and authorized, in and by a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued forth against James Gillies, of the town of Alexandria, having met on Wednesday the 20th inst. pursuant to notice heretofore given, for the purpose of making a dividend of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, but for reasons suggested by a principal creditor who attended, it appearing expedient that the said meeting should be adjourned to a future day—The Commissioners do accordingly adjourn said meeting until Friday the 20th day of May next, at nine o'clock, A. M. to be then held at the house of Mr. Peter Heiskell, at which time and place the said commissioners will attend, of which all parties interested will please to take notice. JOHN M'IVER, Assignee. April 22. z2w 20thM
We want to purchase, Five thousand bushels of CORN, for which Cash will be given, if delivered at Cameron Mills. RICKETTS, NEWTON & Co. Who have received by the ship United States, Two trunks Cotton Hosiery, and to be sold on low terms by the package or dozen. May 16. d
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 goods business, and the other, well calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
RICHARD VEITCH & Co. HAVE IMPORTED, In the ship William and John, from London, A few cases Irish Linens, a large and handsome selection of Prints of the latest patterns; two trunks of elegant assorted ribbons; 4-4, 9-8 and 6-4 plain and coloured cambric muslins, cotton velvet, dimities, striped cotton and cotton hosiery, with several other articles adapted to the season, which they offer for sale at their warehouse in King Street, on the most reasonable terms for cash, or a short credit. May 6. dim
Jonah Thompson and Son, HAVE IMPORTED In the ships William & John from London, and United States from Liverpool; Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Cambricks, jacquet and book Muslins, silk Shawls, cotton Hosiery, Jeannets, Fustians, striped and clouded Nankeens, Corduroys, Velvets and Thicksets, Dimities, fancy Marceilles, Waistcoating, few ing Silks, Twist and Thread, &c. &c. They are in daily expectation of their assortment of Hardware. May 9. d
JUST RECEIVED And for Sale, By Robert & John Gray, King Street, A LETTER, To JOSEPH PRIESTLY, L. L. D. F. R. S. &c. &c. In Answer to his Performance, entitled, Socrates and Jesus Compared. By John Blair Linn, A. M. Price 62 1/2 Cents. ALSO,
Just received and ready to be delivered to subscribers, the 1st vol. of THE DOMESTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA. May 10. d
Twenty Dollars Reward. LEFT my service, on the morning of the first instant, negro MOSES, a black fellow about 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; has a pleasant countenance, a large mouth, a small impediment in his speech when the least confused; his legs are rather small, and he is fond of liquor; his clothing are a short blue coat of coarse cloth, a swansdown waistcoat, and one of striped country cloth, two or three pair of trowsers of different kinds, one is striped country cloth, one Irish linen shirt, 1 or 2 oznaburg do. and a wool hat. It is probable he may change his clothes, as I expect he has money with him, having stolen some from me, for which I whipped him on the 22d ult. and expect the marks of the whip will remain on his back for some days. I did not get half the money lost. The above reward will be paid for apprehending and securing said fellow in any jail, so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home to the subscriber, in Charles County, near Port Tobacco Maryland. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned not to carry off or harbor said fellow at their peril. BASIL SPALDING. May 4. 1aw 31/2
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday next will be sold at the Vendue Store, 20 boxes first quality CLARET. PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. May 16.
R. GRAY, WILL be in New York during the Literary Fair to be held on the 20th June—orders for Books or other articles in their line of business left at R. & J. Gray's Book Store in King Street previous to the above date will be punctually executed. May 16. d
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES and HOSIERY FOR SALE. A few packages of superfine broadcloths, Cassimeres and Hosiery, received by the ship United States, on terms highly advantageous to the purchasers. Apply to Wm. HODGSON. May 9. d
JAMES WILSON Has received by the ship William and John, capt. Woodhouse, from London, SPRING GOODS, which will be opened and for sale immediately at his warehouse. Also—Brown Stout in casks of 6 doz. each. May 5. d
WILLIAM OXLEY, Has received per the William and John, from London, and the United States, from Liverpool, DRY GOODS, Suitable for the season, which are now offered for Sale, at his Store in King Street, upon terms agreeable to the purchasers. May 11. d
HARDWARE, &c. BY the United States, the subscriber has received an extensive assortment. Also, A variety of Tools, Looking Glasses, &c. manufactured in this country. PHILIP WANTON. 5th mo. 9th d
NOTICE.
THE Council will meet at the Council Chamber, on Monday the 23d inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. and will sit for that and the two succeeding days, to hear appeals from the valuation of the assessors. The assessment books will, in the mean time, be deposited in the hands of Geo. Drinker, the collector, for inspection. R. I. TAYLOR, c. c. May 17. d
Mrs. COOKE,
Has the honor of informing her friends, and the inhabitants in general, of Alexandria and its vicinity, that she has opened a School for young Ladies, next door to the corner of Prince and Washington Streets, and hopes to experience a continuance of the liberal and generous patronage, which she has hitherto received, and of which she will ever make it her study to be thought deserving. Mrs. Cooke purposed to engage a select number of Pupils, for whom, when complete, she will procure Teachers of approved abilities to perfect them in those branches of literature, which their parents or guardians may wish them to attain. Young Ladies, residing at a distance from School, boarded by the day or week during the warm season. A few yearly boarders will be received on moderate terms, to be made known at the school. April 13.
Umbrellus.
Ricketts, Newton & Co. HAVE just received one case of London finished Umbrellas, May 10. d

Public Sale.
On Thursday the 19th inst. at 10 o'clock, at the house of John Walkom on Prince Street, will be Sold without reserve, All the STOCK in TRADE , of the said John Walkom, Consisting of—Cloths, Calimeres, Chintzes, Calicoes, Mullins, and Mullin Handkerchiefs, Corduroy, Jeans, Nankeens, Marceilles, Quiltings, Cotton Stockings, Linens, Threads, Tapes, &c.
Also, HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE , Among which are, Mahogany Chairs and Tables, a Secretary and Bookcase, Looking Glasses, Bedsteads, and sundry other articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 16.
John Walkom intending soon to sail for England, requests all persons who may have demands against him to exhibit their accounts for settlement; and all persons indebted to him are requested to make immediate payment.
J. WALKOM.
May 16.
Public Vendue.
On Saturday, 4th June, Will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, the purchaser giving approved negotiable notes,
The three story BRICK HOUSE & LOT,
In fee simple, Situate upon the north side of Prince Street, and east side of Washington Street, and bounded as followeth, viz.
"Beginning at the intersection of said Street, and running thence northwardly with Washington Street and binding there with 100 feet to a 10 feet alley, thence eastwardly with the line of the alley and parallel to Prince Street 63 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 24 feet, thence westwardly with a line parallel to Prince Street 37 feet, thence southwardly with a line parallel to Washington Street 76 feet to Prince Street, thence westwardly with that Street and binding therewith to the beginning, being 26 feet."
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 13.
Public Sale.
Valuable WHARF LOTS, FOR SALE.
Will be sold at Public Sale on Saturday next 21st inst., at four o'clock in the afternoon on the premises,
A LOT OF GROUND,
On the East side of Union Street, adjoining Ramsay's Wharf, extending 36 feet, 6 inches on Union Street, and running back 70 feet, and within 19 feet of the corner of Union Street and Payette Alley.
The terms of sale will be three and six months credit for negotiable notes, with approved endorser; or one fourth of the purchase money in hand, and the remainder in six months, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of the balance at the option of the purchaser.
PHILIP G. MARSTELLER.
May 14.
Public Sale.
To be Sold, on Thursday the 26th inst., A valuable Water Lot,
Situated on the upper corner of Keith's wharf, 50 feet 4 inches front on the water and extending back about one hundred and twenty feet, to a fifty feet street called Gibbon Street. This wharf has been lately logged and filled up, and now in complete repair.
Also, Three Lots on Water Street , between the dwelling houses of Thomas Vowell and Samuel Harper; 77 feet front and extending back one hundred and twenty three feet five inches. On one of these lots there is erected a one story frame house, twenty feet front and sixteen feet back, with a kitchen, now in the occupancy of Mr. Myers at 15 pounds per ann. The whole in fee simple and the title indisputable. Conditions to be made known at the sale.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
May 17.
NEW ORLEANS.
To the politeness of a friend we are indebted for the "Moniteur de la Louisiane" of the 2d of April, from which is taken the following account of the reception of Citizen Laussat, Colonial Prefect at the city of New Orleans—The Consular Arrest, defining the powers of the captain General, Colonial Prefect and Commissary of Justice, clearly proves the cession of the province of Louisiana by the kingdom of Spain to the French Republic. Citizen Laussat, in his capacity of Colonial Prefect, has virtually taken possession of the province. How far the recent orders of the court of Spain to reinstate the United States in their right of Deposit at New Orleans, will be respected by Prefect Laussat, will soon be demonstrated. The Prefect's proclamation, which lately appeared in public prints has also been received. The translation of this ranting proclamation, as already published is in substance perfectly correct.
By private correspondent we understand that the prefect has declared that his Court had no knowledge of the occlusion of the port of New Orleans; on the contrary, had he arrived before this event, it should not have taken place. It is presumed that every facility to an amicable intercourse with the upper settlements, will be extended by the prefect.
(N. Y. D. Adv.)
Reception of Citizen LAUSSAT Colonial Prefect of the French Colony of Louisiana, at New Orleans.
Translated from the Supplement to the Moniteur de Louisiana.
New Orleans, Saturday 2d April.
The Governor of Louisiana dispatched his eldest son, Captain Don Manuel and M. Caldron, sub-lieutenant, to meet Citizen Laussat, Colonial Prefect. The Intendant on his part sent, Don Raphael Ramos, Commissary of War, in the Custom House tender. Citizen Laussat, ascended the river in the Government Bark, and entered the city on Saturday last, the 26th of March at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. He landed at the Governor's under a discharge of the artillery of the forts.
The colonial Prefect was attended by his etat-major, the Officers of the garrison and of the place, together with the principal civil and ecclesiastical characters.
From thence the Prefect went to the house of M. Bernard Marigny, which had been prepared for his reception.
Shortly after, the Governor, attended by a large retinue waited on him.
On Sunday and for several succeeding days, the prefect received the visits of the public officers and principal inhabitants.
He testified, on all occasions, the decisive intention of the French government to promote the prosperity and happiness of this colony, to support good order, to maintain in full force the law respecting the condition of individuals, to protect religious worship without any change in its establishment, to respect every treaty with neighbouring powers, and to carefully cherish with them the ties and amity of confidence.
He announced that the Captain General with the troops of the expedition had, in all probability, sailed from Batavia, about the last of Jan. and that they would arrive in this colony about the middle of April. He spoke of the character and views of the Captain General in such a light, as to render his arrival most ardently expected.
The Colonial Prefect spent the rest of the week in visiting the public edifices and magazines, and in making, in concert with the Governor, the necessary preparations for the support and lodings of the expected forces.
The Government and Custom House dispatch boats returned to the Detour Anglois (English Turn) to bring Madame Laussat and her daughters; who arrived at the Prefecture on Sunday evening.
The Intendant united his exertions with those of the Governor to afford Citizen Laussat, the Colonial Prefect, a reception due the Government which sent him from the Government which received him.
Next follows the Prefect's proclamation, which has already been published.
The Moniteur also Contains the following Arrest:
EXTRACT
From the Register of the Deliberations of the Consuls of the Republic.
PARIS, 24th Fructidor, Year 10 of the Republic one and indivisible.
The Consuls of the Republic, on the report of the Marine and Colonies, decree as follows:
Louisiana shall be governed by three magistrates; viz. a Capt. General, a Colonial Prefect, and a Commissary of Justice.
TITLE I.
Of the Captain General.
Art. 1. The Captain General has under his immediate order the land and marine forces, the national guards, and the gendarmerie . He is exclusively charged with the internal and external defence of Louisiana.
2. He provides, provisionally, for every military employment, according to the order of gradual advance, as high as chief of battalion or squadron, exclusively and proposes to the ministers all the changes to be made in the superior grades.
3. He delivers all passports at Louisiana. He ordains every thing relative to military subjects. He communicates, in behalf of the colony, with the governments of neutral countries, allies and enemies, on the continent of America, and in the Antilles.
He determines and ordains every year, with the Colonial Prefect, the necessary works and repairs of fortification, the opening of new roads or communications with old ones. He decrees, in conjunction with the Prefect, the state of all the expenses to be incurred in the course of the year, conformably to public exigencies to be forwarded to the Minister with a sketch of the receipts necessary to defray the same. He exercises, in short, all the power heretofore attributed to the Governors General of colonies, saving always the exceptions in the present arrest.
4. The Captain General cannot infringe directly nor indirectly the functions of the Colonial Prefect, of the Commissary of Justice, nor of the Tribunals; but he is at full liberty to exact from them every intelligence he shall deem necessary to demand, and which they shall be obliged to furnish, with respect to every department of public service whatsoever.
5. He can, moreover, in case of urgency, and on his own responsibility, supersede in whole or part the execution of the laws and regulations, after having on all occasions deliberated with the Colonial Prefect or the Commissary of Justice, according to the nature of the object, without being prevented by their opinion to the contrary: for this purpose he shall keep a register of deliberations in which the motive shall be transcribed and signed, a copy of which shall be immediately forwarded to the Minister.
6. Every three months a formal duplicate of all the deliberations held in common shall be likewise addressed to the Minister.
7. The power of granting the vacant lands of Louisiana belongs to the Captain General, in concurrence with the Colonial Prefect, conforming to the established regulations, in case of a difference of sentiment, the voice of the Captain General shall preponderate, the whole subject to the approbation of government.
8. The Captain General nominates, after the delay of ten days, ad interim , to all vacancies in all parts of the administration and of the judiciary order, on the respective presentations of the Colonial Prefect of the Commissary of Justice, each as concerns himself. This presentation refers only to places to which government nominates directly in France, and not to inferior employments.
9. All the nominations thus made by the Captain General in the military department, in the administration and judiciary orders, shall not be definitive until confirmed by the first consul.
10. No place in the different departments of the service can be created but by a decree of the Consuls.
11. All commands, orders and proclamations, emanating from the immediate authority of the Captain General, shall always be prefaced with these words: In the name of the French Republic.
12. The Captain General, in case of death or absence out of the colony, shall ad interim , be replaced by the Colonial Prefect. In case both are at the same time absent, the second General Commandant in Louisiana shall have the authority of Captain General.
TITLE II.
Of the Colonial Prefect.
Art. 13. The Colonial Prefect, has under his directions the administration of the finances, the general accounts, and the destination of the officers of the administration of Louisiana.
14. The Colonial Prefect is exclusively charged in Louisiana, with the civil administration and the superior Police of the Colony; with all that comprehends the levy of contribution, receipts, expenses, accounts, customs, the pay and maintenance of the troops, the appointment of different establishments, magazines, supplies, consumptions, leases and rents, sales and purchases, hospitals, baths, salaries of workmen, public labours, ferries and ferry boats, national domains, affairs concerning emigrants, the distribution of waters, maritime inscriptions, the police of navigation, agriculture and commerce, verification of goods, suppression of contraband trade, division of prizes, the marine invalids, the government of blacks public instruction, public worship, privileges of the prefect; and generally what has heretofore been attributed to the Intendants or magistrates in particular, or that has been assigned to them in common with the Governor General; so far, nevertheless, as is not derogatory to the present Arrest.
15. The Accountants and all the civil employments of the Administration, are under the orders of the Colonial Prefect of Louisiana.
16. The Officers of administration exercise, under his authority, the functions of sub-prefects and Commissaries, of the marine and war, in the departments (arrondissements) of the colony assigned to them.
17. With regard to the assessment of the contributions which shall be levied by the government, the Prefect cannot proceed therein, until after having consulted the principal inhabitants and three principal merchants of the colony, who, nevertheless, shall only have a deliberative voice. A process-verbal of the opinion shall be prepared to be forwarded to the minister.
18. The Colonial Prefect, the Sub-Prefects, and heads of administration, may require the military force ( gendarmerie )—to execute their mandates; indeed, more ample force if necessary, which cannot be refused.
TITLE III.
Of the Commissary of Justice.
23. The Commissary of Justice shall have the superintendence of the tribunals of Louisiana and that of the ministerial officers established by them: he shall take care that strict account of their proceedings be rendered to him by the Presidents of the Tribunals, and by the Commissaries of Government.
24. He shall exercise the greatest care towards a prompt distribution of justice, as well in civil as criminal cases; he shall likewise provide for the safety and salubrity of the public prisons.
25. He shall preside in the tribunals whenever he may think proper, and shall have a deliberative voice.
26. He shall direct the safe keeping of the records and deposits of the civil acts, and superintend the execution of the laws, tariffs and regulations. He shall receive all claims respecting the administration of justice, and give the necessary consequential orders.
27. Within the first fifteen days of every month, he shall cause to be made out a statement inspected by the President of each tribunal, and signed by the clerk, as well of the proceedings adjudged in the preceding month, as of those still undecided and in train of process, to be remitted to the Captain General, who is to render an account thereof to the minister.
28. The Commissary of Justice has alone the right to make provisional regulations on the subject of process, without departing from the laws, and to publish the said regulations under the forms prescribed in the 11th article of Title II, when they shall have been assented to by the Captain General. He shall have them registered in the offices of the tribunals, by his own authority.
29. The agents of government cannot be prosecuted for faults committed in their functions, without the previous authority of the Commissary of Justice.
30. No citizen not attached to public service, can be arrested extra judicially, but by a Visa of the Commissary of Justice, who shall render an account thereof to the Minister.

31. The Commissary of Justice shall... 32. He is specially charged with the... 33. He may require the military force... 34. The Commissary of Justice, in case... (Signed)  BONAPARTE, First Consul. By the First Consul. (Signed)  HUGUES B. MARET, Secretary of State. Copy conformable with the original, (Signed)  DECRES, Minister of Marine and Colonies.
PHILADELPHIA, May 16. Yesterday arrived ship Cornelia , Capt. M'Collom, from Bristol, which he left the 23d of March and King Road the 6th of April; he has furnished us with a file of papers to the 31st March, but they contain nothing later than we before received. He informs he saw a London Paper of the 3d of April, it contained accounts of great preparations for War, but nothing more decisive than we already have.
From New-Orleans, April 5, 1803. "Since the arrival of the Prefect, he has been constantly occupied in making preparations for the reception of the troops, respecting whom we have had no late news. By a vessel from Glasgow it has been rumored, that the English had protested against the sailing of the fleet. A similar report has reached us from Spain, via Havanna. It has afforded great satisfaction to the friends of the Spanish government. So much are they opposed to the cession, that even the prospect of the event, being procrastinated, excites exultation. But we fear all will not avail. The imbecility of the American administration has inevitably fixed the destiny of this country."
There arrived here a few days ago, an express from Washington, addressed to the French Commandants under cover to the American Vice Consul, who has delivered it to the prefect. The object of it is a mystery. The Prefect however openly declares, that as soon as they obtain regular possession of the colony, the depot will be opened. This act of courtesy, will no doubt, be a sufficient satisfaction to the American Administration, and effectually wipe off the impression of the injuries and insults which have been offered to the dignity, independence and interests of the country!"
[A Dominique paper of the 23d April, contains the following paragraph] "By accounts from Guadalupe we learn, that a plot has been discovered, which had for its object, the arrest of the captain general, Lacroix, and prefect Lefcalier, whom it was intended were to be embarked for France. Several persons were arrested in consequence; and among the number is the commander of the forces, Menard, and Mons. Clairfontaine. They were both immediately put on board a vessel bound to France."
Prices at Dominica, April 26. Flour 6 dols. Beef 12, Pork 16. At St. Croix, April 20. Flour 6 dols. Pork 25, Beef 12, Corn Meal 15 to 18, Hoops 15 per thousand.
Arrived, ship Cornelia , M'Collom, Bristol; brig Sally , (after having been ashore along time on Cape Henlopen beach) brig Resolution , Young, Cape May; Sarah , Dohel, New York; sloop Connecticut , Crosby, Boston.
Cleared, brigs Freelove , Lake, Savannah; Charleston , Hughes, Charleston;
Active, York, Boston; Jane , Ridge, Jamaica; Sch. Nancy , Endicott, Kingston, Jamaica.  Arrived at the Lazarillo. Ship Two Brothers , Grove, Antigua, brig Hope , Huler, Jamaica; Lord Nelson, do.
Captain M'Collom from Bristol informs that the ship Lewis , Orr, of and for Boston, and the brig Nancy Wilson , of Baltimore for this port sailed in company with him, and that the Sally , Burger for New York, and the Sally , Row, for Boston were to sail in two or three days. In the Cornelia came passenger, Rev. Mr. Flinn, of the Catholic Church.
NORFOLK, May 13.  Arrived, the brig Fame , Capt. Drummond, 33 days from Cadiz. Left in Cadiz Bay, April 6, ship Fame , Jones, of and from Philadelphia; brig Hannah and Sally , Sulgor, of and from Philadelphia; ship Nancy , Davis, of and from Norfolk; sch'r Federalist , Bartlett, from Norfolk; sloop Stork , —, of Boston and from Alexandria.  Sch'r Lucinda , Adkins, from Antigua, but left from Nevis.  The British ship Jednie , Cowan, 47 days from Greenock, is arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to City Point.
Alexandria Advertiser. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18.
Ship Aspasia , Sisson, in 15 days from Havannah, has arrived at New York. Brings no news. The French troops had not arrived there. The port continued shut to American vessels. Flour twenty two dollars per barrel.
Extract of a letter dated in Rome, in December last.
"You can have no idea of the price of bread in Italy, and the wretchedness of the poor occasioned by it; all the crops here and in Naples, and particularly Sicily, have failed, and grain must be very high next year in Europe; I, therefore, send you this intelligence, the truth of which I see every minute. The state of Europe is extremely unsettled. You must see by the king of Great Britain's speech how uncertain he considers every thing; in fact, all the great powers of Europe keep armed and ready for war, and all are now courting Russia, who appears at this moment to hold, as it were, the scales of peace and war in her hands."
The concession of the king of Spain respecting the American right of deposit at New Orleans, may be considered as a further prognostic of war in Europe. That the interruption of that right originated in his Majesty's councils in Europe, every one must be convinced when he knows any thing of the Spanish government, which allows to its officers less discretionary power, and exercises over their conduct more severe vigilance and rigid despotism than any government in Europe. If the Intendant acted merely upon his own caprice, we will certainly see him at least removed, if not very severely punished: But he was not mad enough to act so. Having got rid of England by the peace, his majesty of Spain, and his majesty's sovereign lord and master the Corsican, thought they might amuse themselves for a while with America. And truly for the short time they had to work in, they have made a tolerable hand of it, if brow beating, nose tweaking and disgracing this country was their object. Luckily for them however, just as things were going on swimmingly, just as we were melting meretriciously into their arms upon the down of the negotiation, the British lion gave a roar; they sprung up in a hurry, and by a concession which we do not hear contains a word about reparation for the injury actually done (we say nothing of the insult, for insult is nothing to philosophers) they disengage themselves from America in order to turn their faces to Britain, and leave us and our government alone for the present.
But let our rulers remember, or if they will not, the people holla in their ears till the callous drums of them are cracked, that what was done in 1803, may be done in 1804, '5, or 1810. And that the mo-
tives will be then as strong, perhaps stronger than they were lately, to withdraw that right, when a more established peace in Europe shall enable them to act with more vigor, and to greater effect. In the mean time the administration may sing Io Paeans , and bless fortune which has prevented or at least postponed their disgrace.
To secure this country from any thing of the kind for the future—and to bid defiance to their worst machinations, our government ought to buy any imaginable price the two Floridas. And here the war between England and France will serve them, and probably be the means of inducing the court of Spain to give them what they so dearly like—a lumping pennyworth . For it is not to be doubted that England may get possession of them both with an armament, which compared with her means would be considered as nothing. Spain knows this and will therefore probably be glad to get the Americans into it.
The mischiefs which were to be looked to more than any other with horror, we mean the intended policy of France to deluge Louisiana with the enemies she is now contending against in St. Domingo, will it is to be hoped, be completely and for ever frustrated by the war, if it really takes place, between France and England. America may consider it as a fortunate escape, and say each to the other, in the words of one of Shakespeare's comic characters:
"Here is a purr of fortunate's, Sir, or of fortunate's cat." (Char. Cour.)
Extract of a letter received by a respectable mercantile house in N. York, from their correspondent at Bordeaux, dated 26th March.
"The fear of a war renewing between this country and England, caused prices to rise since these few days past. We do not believe such will immediately result: if, however, the event should come about, prices of West India produce, will result in like manner as during the last war, tho' now encouragement is rather to be expected, because our West India Islands are not by far in such a flourishing situation as at that time. At all events the produce of our country fit for this quarter, will command ready sales; and should a war break out, those who ship to this port would have a double chance of benefit. Rice is not abundant here, yet we must fix the price at about 30 or 40 francs per cwt. when the new rice comes to market. Potatoes do not answer. Tobacco is the chief article, of which we have a good stock on hand, hence prices do not rise. Cotton, Georgia long and short staple is now getting into favor among our manufacturers; this is prejudicial to the sale of Louisiana cotton. Carolina Indigo is esteemed in like manner, as we have no supplies from St. Domingo, and from New Orleans little or nothing. Logwood is very scarce and much in demand. Sugars sell briskly. Coffee in continued demand, and much speculated upon. Pepper, India muslins, and mankeens, sell currently according to quality. Though our brandies are at present in demand, we are of opinion they will not rise or vary much, until the good or bad prospects of our vintage be known."
PRICE CURRENT, Bordeaux, 24th March.
  Asses, pot and pearl, from f. 34 to 36 per cwt.   Beef, mels 85 90 bbl.   prime, 70 75   cargo, 65 70   Coffee, 1 15 1 45 lb.   Cocoa, 1 20 1 25   Codfish, dry, 25 30 cwt.   Cotton, Georgia Sea Island, 240 260   Upland, 165   Louisiana, 150 155   Flour, American, 42 45 bbl.   Indian Corn, 11 12 bushel.   Nankeens, 5 50 5 75 piece   Pepper, 1 20   Pork, mels, 100   prime, 90   cargo, 85   Tobacco, Virginia, 45 50   Carolina & Georgia, 40 45   Maryland, 32 40 
Married, at Wexford, on the 19th ult. Mr. PRATER GANDER, to Miss SUSANNAH GOOSE. With joy the groom beholds his fav'rite goose. Fast bound & pinion'd in the nuptial noose, Presaging fondly from so fair a mate A brood of goslings, cackling in debate. (Eastern Pap.)
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
THE subscriber will take a young Man of good character, to the study of Medicine.  JAMES CRAIK. May 18. 1aw 3 t.
FOUND. A SILVER WATCH—The owner may receive the same, by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Apply to the Printer. May 18. d3t.
THE FAMOUS JACK  Columbus,
Will stand at Mount Washington, one mile from the George-Town Ferry, and be let to mares at Ten Dollars the season; but it paid by the first of August, Eight Dollars will be received in full, and Half a Dollar to the groom.
Columbus was got by the old Knight of Malta, imported by Gen. Washington, his dam by the Royal Gift, out of the old imported Maltese jennet.
This celebrated Jack is considered by judges as superior to any imported into this country, or raised herein. Gentlemen, doubting the propriety of this assertion, are earnestly requested to view the animal and judge for themselves. He is a Jack of great size and very high form.
At the same place may be seen a number of mules, whose performance will give a complete idea of their value.
Pasturage gratis; but not liable for accidents or escape.  JOHN WITHERS, Manager. May 18. 1aw 3w
For Freight or Charter, The fine, fast sailing SHIP America , Isaac Stone, Master; burthen 285 tons, now lying at Mr. Wm. Wilson's wharf. For terms apply to the master on board. May 13. d5t
For FALMOUTH, (Eng.) DIRECT, The Ship William & John , Capt. Thos. Woodhouse, will sail the 19th inst. having excellent accommodations for passengers; for passage only, apply to the capt. on board, lying at Col. Ramsey's wharf.  JAMES WILSON. May 7. d
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Brigantine EVELINA , JAMES CROWDHILL, Master. She will be ready to receive a Cargo in a few days; is well found and in complete order; sails well and carries about 700 bbs. Apply to the master on board. May 17. d
6000 bushels of Liverpool Salt for sale on board the Ship
HERO, at Kirk's wharf. The said ship will take a freight for any port in Europe without the Streights.—Apply to the Master on board, or Wm. HARTSHORNE. N. B. The ship will carry 1800 bbls flour, or 250 hhds tobacco. May 9. d
For Freight or Charter, To any port in Europe or the Mediterranean, The American SHIP YORICK , two hundred & sixty six tons burthen. For terms apply to Charles C. Raboteau on board, or to  LEWIS DEBLOIS. May 17. d
COALS. A few hundred bushels Scotch Coal and some white oak barrel staves for sale on board the sloop Maria , at Kirk's wharf. Apply to capt. O'Meara, on board, or to Wm. HARTSHORNE. 5th mo. 16. d
JOSEPH RIDDLE and Co. HAVE IMPORTED  SPRING GOODS, In the William and John from London. They expect an additional assortment by the ship United States from Liverpool. May 5. d

Just Received,  Excellent Bacon Hams, (salt petre'd)—ALSO,  MATTHEWSON CHEESE, Fresh Oranges and Lemons, Tamarinds, Cocoa Nuts, and few boxes first quality Havanna Segars. J. DYSON. May 4. d  PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a Deed of Trust from Robert Mease, deceased, to the subscriber, will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 28th day of May next, on the premises, the following  VALUABLE PROPERTY, Viz.
A tract of Land on Holmes's run, in Fairfax county, containing forty four acres and an half, with a water Grist Mill, Dwelling House and other improve- ments thereon; known by the name of Milford, and formerly occupied by Ro- bert Allison, deceased, and is distant from Alexandria about 5 miles.
Another piece of Land in the vicinity of this town, near the George Town road, containing five acres and ten perches.
Also, the estate, title and in- terest of said Robert Mease to the follow- ing lots and ground rents, viz: one Lot fronting on Pitt Street, between King and Cameron Streets, lately occupied by Ro- bert Mease as a garden; a Lot on Wales's Alley, adjoining the Lots in possession of Michael Thorn and Thomas Crandel; a ground rent of one hundred and 14 dols. per annum; on a Lot on Union Street, leased to Thomas Crandel; one other rent of forty dollars per annum; on a Lot on Wales's Alley leased to Michael Thorn. The sale of the first mentioned tract of Land, will commence at 11 o'clock A. M. and of the remainder at 3 o'clock P. M. Terms of sale are notes with ap- proved endorsers, negotiable at the Bank of Alexandria, payable in three, six, and nine months. Deeds to be executed to the purchasers after the last payment. WILLIAM HERBERT, Trustee.
April 28. d
The United States of America, District of Columbia, to wit:
WHEREAS an information has been filed in the District Court of the United States, for the District of Colum- bia, by John Thomson Mason, Esquire, Attorney for the same, against nine pack- ages of SUSPENDERS of the value of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, current money of the United States, which said nine packages of Suspenders were brought in the British barque called the Henry, from a foreign port, to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the United States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria, in the district aforesaid, and were by Lionel Trotter then and there, being the master and hav- ing the command of the said barque called the Henry, caused, suffered and permitted to be unladed and delivered from the said barque called the Henry, within the U. States, to wit, at the port of Alexandria aforesaid, without a permit from Charles Simms, Esq. then and there and now be- ing Collector of the said port of Alexan- dria, at the county of Alexandria and District of Columbia aforesaid, he the said Lionel Trotter, then and there be- ing the master and having the command of the said barque called the Henry, and the said John Thomson Mason, has pray- ed that the said nine packages of Suspen- ders may be condemned and disposed of for the benefit of the United States, as is by law directed—And whereas, the Hon. William Kilby, Judge of the said Court, has ordered Friday the twentieth day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the fore- noon of the same day, for holding a court, at the court house in the town of Alexan- dria, for the trial thereof, agreeably to the prayer of said attorney—Notice is hereby given, that a District Court will be then and there held for the trial of the premises and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have any claim or inte- rest therein, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final determination should not pass.
By order of the Judge, (Teste.) G. DENEALE, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Alexandria, April 26. d
Irish Linens. A small invoice of Irish Linens assort- ed, imported in the ship United States, from Liverpool, and for sale by Wm. LADD. May 10. eo4w
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COMMENCED
The BOOT and SHOE MAKING BUSINESS, In Prince Street, a few doors West of the Post Office,
Where they intend carrying it on in its various branches. Those who may please to favor them with their cus- tom may rely upon their paying strict at- tention to have their work faithfully and neatly executed.
MOSES & JACOB JANNEY. Two or three sober jour- neymen wanted; to such constant em- ploy will be given. M. & J. J. May 11. eo
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
One Tract of about 1,100 acres of land within six miles of Alexandria, on which are a good Grist Mill with two pair of stones in good order; a Distillery with three stills and a boiler, the house has lately been enlarg- ed and put in complete order; a dwelling house with two rooms on the first and four on the second floor; an excellent ice house, wash- house and kitchen, all almost new and in good order; a large barn and stable almost new; several out houses for the miller, distiller and work people, corn house, smoke house, spring house, and fowl's houses, and a very good gar- den. There are about 2500 fruit trees on the land; all of the choicest fruits America can af- ford; and we will venture to say that there is not a better collection in Virginia; about sixty acres of the land are in meadow, and about 700 acres in woods, and most of it thickly tim- bered, particularly the bottom land, of which there are about 400 acres, exclusive of the mea- dow.
One other tract of land about 12 miles from Alexandria, and adjoining on the south side of Ravenworth, containing about 270 acres. This land is well situated for farming; there is a framed dwelling house on it, with two rooms on the first and two on the second floor.
One other Tract about five miles from Alexandria, near the turnpike road and the land of Mr. Charles Lee, occupied by Mr. Fendall, containing 80 acres and most of it in woods. The only improvement on this land is a pretty good log house.
Lots in Alexandria.
That Lot of Ground on which the bake house and dwelling house stand, at pre- sent occupied by Mr. Andrew Jamieson.
The Lot adjoining the bake house lot, on which the tobacco warehouses stand.
A large Lot opposite the to- bacco warehouses, on which are two small fram- ed dwelling houses and a carriage house.
A Lot on the north west cor- ner of Queen and St. Asaph streets, containing 60 odd feet on Queen Street and about 100 feet on St. Asaph Street.
A Lot on the east side of Wash- ington Street, near Queen Street, containing on Washington Street 63 feet, and in depth 170 odd feet, with the benefit of an alley of 10 feet 6 inches, running the whole distance on the south side and east end of the lot.
Lands in the Western Country.
One Tract of 1,675 acres, one of 2,000 acres, and one of 5,000 acres in Ran- dolph, formerly Harrison county, Virginia, equal in quality to most of the lands in that country. One tract in Kenhawa, formerly Montgomery county, on Mud river, containing about 5,000 acres; this land is about 40 miles below the mouth of Great Kenhawa, and about 6 miles from the Ohio river, is almost all bottom land and equal in quality to any land in that country, and nav- igable within two miles of the land.
One Tract of 400 acres on Co- niahaw Creek, which empties into the Great Kenhawa, said to be very valuable. HEPBURN and DUNDAS. May 11. (13) 2aw6t
THE PARTNERSHIP OF HEPBURN & DUNDAS
being by mutual consent dissolved, all persons indebted to them are earnestly re- quested to make immediate payment, or they will be under the necessity of bringing suit against every delinquent, and all those who may have claims against them are desired to bring them in that they may be paid.
Wm. HEPBURN, JOHN DUNDAS. Alex. May 12. 2aw6w
ROBERT B. JAMESSON
OFFERS FOR SALE, 20 hhds. 1st quality Musco- vado Sugar, 15 do. 2d do. do. 10 do. 3d do. do. Loaf and Lump do. 10,000 lb. best Green Coffee, 30 qr. chests fresh Teas, assorted from Bohea to Imperial, 4th proof Irish Whiskey, Jamaica, Antigua and N. E. Rum, Coniac and Barcelona Brandy, Holland Geneva, Wine and Cyder Vinegar, Claret in cases of 1 to 3 doz. 30 boxes Albany Chocolate, 1st and 2d quality, Mould and dipt Candles, White and brown Soap, 200 reams of Wrapping Paper of dif- ferent sizes, Patent Shot assorted, from BB to No. 10, Madeira, } Sherry, } Port, } Lisbon, } Catalonia, } Frontinac, } Teneriffe, } And Malaga } ENGINES, } English Gunpowder from F to double battle,
50 boxes fine Muscatelle Raisins, 20 bales Spinning Cotton.
Peppers, black and Cayenne, pimento, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, cinnamon and mace, Durham mustard, pearl and Scotch barley, pickles assorted in boxes, madder, allum, copperas, indigo and brimstone; olive oil in bottles and flasks, Godfred's warranted segars, best chewing tobacco, Leeper and Hamilton's snuff, race and ground-ginger, starch, fig blue, pipes in kegs and boxes, rice, prunes, glauber salts, red and pale bark, demijohns assort- ed, &c. &c. April 27. d m
For Sale,
Forty barrels new Beef, Five bls. Pork, Fine and coarse Salt, First quality Sugar in bds. Phila. loaf and lump Sugar in hhds and bds. Three pipes old Lisbon Wine, Pennsylvania and Swedish Bar Iron, One pair Bur Mill Stones, 5 feet dia- meter, One pair Cologne do. about 5 feet.
And at the Mill,
Shorts and Bran, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Seed Oats, Plaster of Paris by the bushel.
William Hartshorne. 4th Mo. 5. d
WHEREAS
BARTIMEUS WHITE has, by his petition to the Hon. James Marshall, Esq. offered to deliver up all his property, real, personal and mixed, to which he is in any manner entitled, for the benefit of his creditors, and has also prayed to be ad- mitted to the benefit of the insolvent law, passed by Congress for the relief of insolv- ent debtors within the District of Colum- bia, the attendance of the creditors of the said Bartimeus White is requested on the 19th day of May, inst. at the court house in the town of Alexandria, at ten o'clock in the morning, at which time and place the oath, according to law, will be administered to the said petitioner. By order of the Hon. James Marshall. G. DENEALE, Clerk. May 12. 6id
Notice.
All persons having claims a- gainst the estate of William Triplett, of Round-Hill, deceased, are requested to bring them forward for adjustment and payment; and all those indebted to the estate, are respectfully called upon to make immediate payment to the Executors—it being their anxious wish to close all the accounts, and settle with the legatees as soon as possible.
CHARLES LITTLE, } GEO. TRIPLETT, } Ex'tors. March 1. d
Printing in all its va- riety executed at this office with neatness and dispatch.
Cucker's Blackstone.
GENTLEMEN, in any part of Vir- ginia who have subscription pa- pers in their hands, are earnestly request- ed to send them immediately by post to the publishers in Philadelphia—the work is in great forwardness, and will it is pre- sumed, be ready for delivery early in the fall; before which time it will be the in- terest of those who intend to subscribe to leave their names with the publishers.
Since the prospectus was first issued Judge Tucker has made a selection of the most applicable of Mr. Christian's Notes, which will be printed under their proper references. May 13. eo m
R. T. HOOE & Co. HAVE IMPORTED
In the ship United States from Liverpool, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d and 20d. Nails,
A few casks of Iron Castings, assorted, Cutlery and Hardware in general, 15 casks of Copperas, 34 casks patent Shot, Fine and coarse Hats in boxes, 70 pieces of twilled Sacking, 70 boxes Window Glass, 170 kegs of white, Venetian red, yellow and red paints. May 9. eo
SPANISH HIDES.
1200 Spanish Hides, just re- ceived and for sale by J. & J. H. TUCKER.
ALSO, By the sloop Friendship, from Barba- does, 10 hhds and 40 bbls first quality SUGARS; and from New York, 10 boxes fresh Prunes. A general assortment of Groceries as usual May 6. eo
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SPENCER, PEARCE & Co.
WAS dissolved on the 23d day of February last, by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the said firm are requested to present them (for payment,) to Benjamin and John Comegys, of the city of Baltimore, and those indebted desired to make payment to B. and J. C. or any person they may authorise to receive. JERVIS SPENCER, GIDEON PEARCE, BENJ. & J. COMEGYS. May 2, 1803. eo 12
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 fame. THOMAS L. WASHINGTON, Alexandria. Feb. 18. eo
The whole of the property of John Fitzgerald, advertised for sale on the 21st ult. could not on that or the succeed- ing day be set up, owing to previous en- gagements of the Vendue Master; it was then concluded as most eligible to postpone the sale of the residue until the 19th day of May, (inst.) There remain the Distil- lery, the piece of ground upon Wolfe and St. Asaph streets, and the tract of Land in the vicinity of the town, which will on that day be exposed to sale on the terms formerly advertised. THOS. A. DIGGES, } JAMES KEITH, } Exec'tors. May 2, eo
One of the Executors be- ing obliged to attend the Gene- ral Court in Annapolis, on the day appointed for the sale, a fur- ther postponement becomes ne- cessary. Thursday the 23d day of June is appointed when the sale will certainly take place. May 16.
VALUABLE PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent.
THE three story BRICK HOUSE on the corner of King and Co- lumbus streets. THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
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