Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer (Alexandria [Va.]), 1802-12-31 00:00:00

Alexandria AND COMMERCIAL
Advertiser INTELLIGENCER.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1802.
[No. 637.]
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY,
At 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store , the corner of King and Union streets.
 Rum in hds. and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Apple Brandy in barrels,  Gin in casks,  Wine in pipes and quarter casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Coffee in casks and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware, and 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Broad Cloths,  Calimerees,  Kerseys,  Coatings,  Halfhicks,  Fernbaugh,  Blankets,  Planes,  Negro Cottons,  Worsted and other Stockings,  Irish Linens,  Calicoes,  Threads,  Chintzes,  Bedticks,  Oznaburgs,  Sewing Silks,  Moslin and Mullin Handkerchiefs,  India Cottons, &c. &c. 
THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer.
Dec. 24.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY,
At ten o'clock, will be sold at the Venue Store ,
 Rum in hogheads and barrels,  Whiskey in barrels,  Gin in casks and barrels,  Port wine in casks,  Molasses in hds.  Sugar in hds. and bis.  White and brown Soap in boxes,  Chocolate in boxes,  Coffee in tierses and bags,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Queen's Ware in crates, handsomely assorted, 
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
—AMONG WHICH ARE—
 Superfine cloth and Kerimerees,  Narrow Cloth, and Flannels,  Irish Linens, and Oznaburgs,  Sail duck of different qualities,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Cambric and Cotton shawls,  India Mullin and Table Cloths,  Coloured threads and sowing silks,  Ribbons, Hats, and  A number of other articles. 
P. G. MARSTELLER,
Dec. 24. Vendue Master.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of James Patton & James Dykes having expired—those indebted to said concern are requested to make payment and those having claims are desired to bring them forward for settlement.
JAMES PATTON, JAMES DYKES.
FOR SALE by the Subscriber at the Warehouse which the above concern occupied,
 10 Hds of ALLUM,  of the first quality from 5 to 7 cwt. each. 
Wanted to purchase for cash, a few thousand bushels of WHEAT, and ninety shares of Columbia bank stock.
JAMES PATTON.
Nov. 22. d
Will be landed,
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock, on Merchant's Wharf,
 19 hds. first quality SUGAR, 
and for Sale, by
WM. HODGSON.
Dec. 28. d
THOMAS SIMMS
Has just received and for sale, One hoghead JAMAICA SPIRITS, warranted 7 years old.
ALSO,
 500 lbs. of hacked Flax of a good quality,  Fresh Muscadel and Bloom Raisins in boxes and jars,  Cinnamon, fresh Lemons,  Apples by the barrel or smaller quantity. 
He has still on hand,
 A few boxes of Portugal ONIONS of an uncommon size. 
He wishes to sell
His property opposite George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase may have it on moderate terms. Apply as above.
Dec. 27. d
To HIRE for the ensuing Year,
A NEGRO BOY,
About 18 Years of Age.
Enquire of the Printer.
Dec. 27. d
FOR SALE,
On the 3d day of January next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at Mr. Anderson's Mill on Dague run in the county of Fairfax, the residue of the personal estate of the late General George Washington, yet unsold.
CONSISTING OF
 Forty five MULAS, upwards of thirty OXEN, and a variety of plantation utensils, Waggons, Carts, Blacksmith's Tools, &c. Six months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond with approved Sureties. 
At the same time will be hired, during the life of Mrs. FRENCH.
Forty or Fifty NEGROES.
The Executor will let, for the term of one year or three years,
A THREE STORY
BRICK HOUSE,
In the city of Washington, situated near the capitol, and adjoining the house now occupied by General Dearborne.—The tenant to be at liberty to erect upon the premises, such necessary and permanent out houses and improvements as he may think proper, provided the value thereof does not exceed one years rent, from which it will be deducted. For terms apply to Mr. Richard Forstall, in the city of Washington, or to Laurence Lewis of Fairfax county.
THE EXECUTORS.
December 6. d/s
Ricketts, Newton & Co.
Have just received & for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF
Wool & Cotton CARDS,
 20 Tons Paper of Paris,  10 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar,  10 hds. Rum,  1000 bushels of Lisbon Salt,  1000 do. Turkey Island do.  100 Reams Post Paper,  50 do. Wrapping do.  1 Cafe Ditch Quills,  20 Boxes Havana Sugars,  2 hds. Leaf Sugar,  1 do. Sewing Twine and Shoe Thread,  1 do. fine hooked Plax,  50 boxes brown and Caustic Soap,  50 do. dpt Candles,  5 casks fine old Rye Whiskey,  4 do. Apple and Peach Brandy,  Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon and Imperial TEAS,  50 barrels Pork and Beef,  50 do. Shad and Herring. 
They are giving Cash for Wheat, Flax-Seed, Rye, Corn, white Peas, black-eyed Peas, and have a constant supply of excellent Flour for family use, in bds. and half barrels, and can furnish a few thousand double bushels Wheat Bran.
Dec. 27. d
Just received,
A few boxes fresh LEMONS, LIMES and sweet ORANGES.
ALSO,
 Silberts, English Walnuts and Almonds, of an excellent quality. 
JOSEPH DYSON.
JOHN G. LADD
Has lately received, and for Sale, Muscovado Sugar, of the first quality, in hds. and barrels.
 Coffee, in bags,  Well India Rum, Molasses,  Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon and Claret Wines,  Beef, Mackerel, Shad and Herrings, of good quality,  Dried and pickled Cod Fish, Sausages and Tongues,  Spermaceti Oil,  A quantity of red Seal Leather,  A fresh and large supply of SHOES of all sorts—Also, Boots and Bootees,  250 lb. fresh Nutmegs,  75 boxes Muscadel Raisins,  25 boxes India Cotton,  A few tons best Swedish Iron,  2 casks 45. nest cut Nails,  A quantity of Nova-Scotia Grindstones,  30 kegs James River bell manufactured Tobacco,  A few bales of Russia Sheeting and Ravens Duck,  10 boxes Hyson Skin Tea,  2 Tons Ratt Emotions,  Chocolate, Candles and Soap, in boxes,  American Playing Cards, assorted, in do.  Cotton and Wool Cards,  Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bds.  20 bags East-India Sugar, very cheap,  920 lb. reed salt Pease,  A small quantity of Pearl Ash,  A few barrels of Apples,  A small assortment of Irish Linen and some Woollens, which will be sold low. 
ALSO,
Dearborn's truly just Patent Balance, to weigh from ounces to tons, in addition to those now on hand, a complete assortment of looms of all sizes is daily expected by the first vessels from cotton.
Dec. 28.
WM. HARTSHORNE,
Has for Sale at his store on Col. Hood's Wharf,
 2 Pipes London Market Madeira Wine four years old,  1 Pair Bury Mill Stones, five feet diameter  1000 Bushels Lisbon Salt, first quality,  15 Tons Swedish Bar Iron, fine drawn,  18 Tons Phila. do.  First quality Brown Sugar by the hoghead and barrel,  Philadelphia Lump and Loaf Sugar by the hoghead and barrel, part in leaves not more than 6 lbs. each,  Plaster of Paris by the ton or bushel,  Tobacco in kegs,  A few barrels of new Pork and Beef,  Hay in bundles about 200 lbs. each, 
For Sale, or Rent,
 A few Lots in good situations on Fairfax, Wilkes, Prince and Washington Streets. 
Also, for Sale,
A three story Brick House, on King, near Fairfax Street, a very good stand for business.
Wanted,
Two or three JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to whom good wages and constant employ will be given at his mill.
Dec. 18. d
Just Received,
And for sale by the Subscriber, at his store, corner of Prince and Union streets,
15 Pipes Madeira Wine,
 10 do. 4th proof Brandy,  5 do. New-England Rum,  2 do. Holland Gin,  3 Quarter casks Catalonis red Wine,  3 Kegs Annified Cordial,  14 Boxes dpt Candles,  Sugar in hds. and barrels,  Coffee and Pepper in bags,  Hylon Skin and Souchong Tea,  Jamaica Rum and Malaga Wine,  Raisins in kegs and boxes,  Leiper's Snuff in half barrels and kegs,  Men's coarse and fine Shirts,  Women's Morocco and fancy kid do.  And eight Bales of INDIA GOODS, consisting of Mamoodies, Emarties, Guzzimbs, Mohanas, Gungies, Checks and Calicoes, and a few pieces China and Lunge Hangerchiefs, and Ravens Duck. A large quantity of RED SOAL-LEATHER, and a few barrels Tanner's best brown OIL. 
BENJ. SHREVE, jun.
For Freight or Charter
To LIVERPOOL,
The Ship
Governor Strong,
Capt. CHOATE.
She is 450 hds. burthen; will be ready to take a cargo on board in the course of a fortnight.
Liberal advances made on consignment per this ship to Messrs. Hannay & Logan, of Liverpool.
WILLIAM HODGSON.
Dec. 21. d
Mayor's Notice.
THE practice which has heretofore been observed by thoughtless and inconsiderate persons, of snoozing in the town on the night preceding the first day of the new year, is not only contrary to law, but may prove very dangerous in its consequences—Notice is therefore given, to such persons who feel a disposition to continue this dangerous practice—that such as are detected will certainly be punished in the manner directed by law, and the constables and other officers of the town, are hereby required to be diligent in endeavouring to detect, and to bring before the proper authority, such as shall be guilty of a breach of the law, prohibiting the discharge of any fire arms within the limits of the corporation.
GEORGE SLACUM, MAYOR.
December 30.
SHOT and TIN.
The subscribers have just received, per ship 'Waverick' from Liverpool,
A quantity of Shot, No. 1 to 10,
and
Thirty boxes Tin Plates of different kinds. Also,
A consignment of excellent SHERRY
WINE in quarter casks.
They have on hand,
Surinam Coffee in hds.
Nine puncheons St. Vincent Rum,
St. Martin's Sugars,
A few boxes choice fresh Muscadel and bloom Raisins.
JOHN & THOS. VOWELL.
Dec. 30. d6t
HENRY K. MAY and Co.
Corner of King and Union Streets,
HAVE FOR SALE,
15 pipes Holland Gin,
5 do. French Brandy,
7 hds. N. E. Rum,
80 bds. No. 1 and 2, Cargo Beef,
A few half bds. best pickled Beef for family use,
10 cases Martinique Noyeau,
2 do. Essences.
Dec. 30. corw
Public Vendue.
On Monday the 10th of January next, will be sold on the Premises,
A HOUSE and LOT on Pitt street, between Duke & Wolf streets, adjoining Capt. Black's.
THOMAS PATTEN.
Dec. 29. eds
Twenty Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from the employ of Daniel Douglass, flour inspector in the town of Alexandria, on the 12th inst. a Negro man named NACE, 36 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, flour built, talks but little, sullen look; had on & took away with him sundry clothing, among which are a new drab short coat, blue trousers and waistcoat, all with leather buttons, two Redingote and one white shirt, one plain white Marcellas and one dimity waistcoat. The above reward will be paid for delivering him to me.
ELIZABETH PEAKE.
Living between Alex. and Mount Vernon.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned harbouring or carrying off said fellow, at their peril.
Dec. 29. d
KENNETH MATHESON,
Has removed to the store lately occupied by Mr. James Porter, and has for Sale.
25 Hds. first quality Barbadoes Sugar.
10 Pipes Holland Gin, of a superior quality.
A few Puncheons 4th and 5th proof Jamaica Spirits.
N. B. Maryland Tobacco & Flour purchased.
Dec. 17. d

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1802.
A message was received from the President of the United States, inclosing plans and estimates for a Dry Dock on the Eastern Branch of the Potomac, capable of containing 12 frigates of 44 guns.
The proposed plan, in an accompanying report of the secretary of the navy, is exhibited, at considerable length, by Mr. Latrobe; with estimates for two plans; one for supplying the dock with water from the Tyber, the expence of which is estimated at 27,000 dollars; the other for supplying it from the Potomac at the Little Falls, the expence of which is estimated at 222,000 dollars.
[Details, which are long, hereafter.]
Referred to the committee to whom was referred so much of the President's message as relates to dry docks.
A letter was received through the Speaker, and read, from James M c Henry, containing certain animadversions on the report of the committee of investigation, made during the last session.
Considerable progress having been made by the clerk in the reading of the above letter, Mr. Alston said that the paper which the clerk was reading appeared to him to be a very voluminous one, and that he did not think the house were bound to listen to the reading of it. He conceived them only bound to attend to such documents as might be received from public officers, or to petitions for a redress of grievances. He did not believe the paper now before the house to be one of that description, or that the house ought to take any notice of it. If the house were bound to take notice of every letter any individual might think proper to write and address to the Speaker, very little time might be left to do any other business. He concluded by saying he thought they ought to take no notice of it, than they should of any paragraph in a newspaper which might be enclosed to the Speaker. He therefore moved that the paper should not be read.
Mr. Stanley observed that he did not perceive the difference stated by his colleague; nor did he know how the gentleman could anticipate the contents of a communication before read. We shall be enabled to judge better of it when we hear it. By what inspiration could the gentleman form a judgment now? The communication appeared to him of the utmost importance. He hoped, therefore, it would be read.
Mr. Morris could not omit making a remark or two. From the communication, so far as read, it appeared that it was charged, that the character of a former public officer had been assailed. The house ought, therefore, not only to read the communication, but also to enquire into the complaint. There was not an indecent expression in it. The writer complains that his character has been attacked: he thinks unjustly attacked. It will be the height of injustice to refuse him an opportunity of being heard.
The speaker said that it was a rule of the house, that when the reading of a paper is called for, it shall be read, unless dispensed with by general consent.
Mr. Randolph said he wished only to observe, that there was but one principle (and that had been stated by the speaker) on which these papers ought to be read. Any member had a right to call for the reading of papers. To him, however, it appeared that there was no occasion for inspiration to perceive that the papers, so far as read, were in a high degree indecent, unworthy of any man who had held, or ought to hold an office under government, and derogatory from the dignity of the house. Members were cited by name; insults were offered to individual members; a committee was divided into different sects; on one class libelous calumnies were thrown, while the other class was shielded from reflection. Was this decent, or indecent? He congratulated himself that he differed as widely on this subject, as he did on others, from gentlemen.
Mr. Morris said however widely he might differ on this as well as other subjects from the gentleman from Virginia, he believed his own ideas of what was decent or indecent, as correct as those of that gentleman. The letter states that a report had been made during the last
session, implicating the character of the writer. It further states that certain gentlemen on the committee did not concur in the report. This the writer knew from the debates upon the report. He therefore, thought it his duty, in vindicating himself, to exonerate those members from censure. Was this indecent? He conceived not.
Mr. Morris said that when he had observed that there was not an indecent expression in the letter, he meant that there was no such expression applied to the house collectively. He did not mean to say there were no charges against individual members. But if there were charges against individual members, that was no reason for the house refusing to hear it. That could only be done when charges were made against the house in its collective character.
The speaker read the rules of the house that applied to the case before them.
Mr. Alston said he only rose to notice the observation of his colleague (Mr. Stanley) who supposed he saw the inside of the communication before it was presented. This he denied. He had grounded his motion exclusively on what he had heard read.
Mr. Bacon was at a loss to decide on the propriety of reading or not reading these papers. He perceived that they contained not only a complaint, but a high charge against the committee of the house, stating that the major part assumed to act exclusively upon the business assigned to the whole committee, without consulting the other members. This was a high charge. Whether proper or regularly made, he did not know. It was rather his opinion that the house ought to proceed in reading the papers, and afterwards to pass a proper order on them.
The speaker declared the rule for reading imperative, and Mr. Alston withdrew his motion; on which the clerk proceeded in the reading, which was continued for more than an hour; when
Mr. Davis renewed the motion for suspending the further reading. He asked what reason there was in consuming the time of the house in having long papers read, on which, when read, the house could not act? He read a rule of the house enjoining, upon every member or the speaker, before presenting any paper, briefly to state its contents, and asked of what avail this rule could be unless it were in the power of the house to refuse the reading?
The speaker again declared his opinion that the reading was imperative, unless dispensed with by unanimous consent.
Mr. Mitchell was proceeding to make some remarks; when Mr. Griswold called him to order, as the decision of the Speaker had settled the point, unless an appeal was made therefrom.
Mr. Davis said he was so tired with the papers, and thought the precedent so bad a one, that he appealed from the decision of the chair.
Mr. Dana called for the yeas and nays.
The question was taken, according to a rule, without debate, on the question "Is the decision of the chair in order?"
Carried in the affirmative—Yeas 62. Nays 15.
On which the reading was continued till a quarter past two o'clock.
DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE Communication of the PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES, TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS. Made the 15th day of December, 1802. (Continued.)
Extract of a letter from Mr. Schaumborn, Danish Consul General, dated Tangier, 9th July, 1802, to James Simpson, Esq. the American Consul.
"Your esteemed favor of the 5th inst. is duly come to hand, with the enclosed letter for the governor of this place. I delivered it in his own hand, and according to your request, explained to him the contents of it. In answer, he desired me to tell you, that he found you were in the right, and that he would not neglect, by the first opportunity, to inform his Majesty that he had written to you a very good letter, and that he had got still a better answer."
Extract from the same to the Secretary of State, dated at Tangier, 27th July, 1802.
"I had the honor to receive by capt. Campbell, of the Adams, the letter you wrote me on the 30th April, to which I
must pray you will excuse my replying at length this morning. It was considered by commodore Morris and myself, proper that I should pass over to this place for the purpose of more speedily and effectually making the communications you encouraged me with for his Imperial Majesty, on part of the President."
"In the mean time I have to acquaint you that the frigate at Larach lays quite ready for sea, and that her commander left this place on Sunday, fully authorised to capture American vessels."
From same to same, dated at Tangier, 3d Aug. 1802.
"The 27th last month I had the honor of addressing No. 46 to you, with advice of my return to this country, original was sent commodore Morris, and duplicate via Lisbon. Last night I returned from Teuan, after having had an interview with Hodge Abderhman Hasnash, who confirmed to me that the ship mentioned to be ready at Larach, was destined to detain American vessels as well as others; and shewed me his Majesty's original letter written by himself, authorizing Hasnash to give directions to the captain for that effect, the ship to be placed entirely under his direction."
Hasnash did not long hesitate ere he proposed to withdraw the authority he had given for the Larach ship taking Americans, provided I would grant the captain the usual certificates given by consuls to the Emperor's cruisers, that he might put to sea; but this I positively refused, or to sanction any vessel whatever belonging to the Emperor, going to sea in any degree armed, until such time as his Majesty should see proper to give the most positive declaration of his being at peace as heretofore with the United States. After many arguments on both sides, Hasnash promised me he would recommend to his Majesty to desist from his hostile intentions against the United States.
"Accordingly it was agreed both him and me should immediately write his Majesty, and enclosed with this I have the honor of transmitting copy of my letter, which I beg you will be good enough to lay before the President, together with this dispatch, for his information on what has been done. At this moment I have the highest gratification in saying, I enjoy hopes of a speedy accommodation; but at the same time altho' I have the conscious satisfaction of knowing, that every exertion possible in my power has been made for paving the way for it, even during the time I was at Gibraltar, by endeavouring to gain my friends near the Emperor, over to our interest, yet I must candidly say, had there not been a naval force at hand, to keep their cruisers in port, I very much doubt if all I could have done, would have been attended with that success I now so much hope for."
(COPY.)
May it please your Majesty, With all due respect and deference I beg leave to write your Imperial Majesty this letter, and to express my sincere wish it may meet your majesty in the enjoyment of perfect health, which I pray God long to continue.
After having retired from your majesty's dominions, in consequence of your orders communicated to me for that effect, by your servant Hodge Abderhman Hasnash, it is with the highest satisfaction I have returned, for purpose of laying before your majesty the contents of a letter received from the secretary of state of the United States of America, replete with expressions of the respect and particular regard the President of the said United States entertains towards your majesty.
That letter was written on the 30th day of April, corresponding with the 28th Dulhijja of last year. I have it in particular charge thereby, to assure your Imperial Majesty, in the name of the President, how very highly he regards your Majesty's faithful observance of the peace established between your royal father (who is in glory) and the United States: the interruption has happened since that letter was written, I trust I may be allowed to hope, will speedily be done away.
I farther beg leave to represent to your majesty that having found it impossible to obtain from Europe the one hundred gun carriages your majesty was pleased last year to desire I would endeavor to provide for you, (as I had the honor of advising your Majesty at that time) it became my duty to represent that disappointment to the government I serve. The President,
desirous of giving your majesty a proof of his friendship, immediately directed that one hundred gun carriages, such as your Majesty desired me to procure, should be made, and sent by a vessel to Tangier for your Majesty's use as soon as they could be finished. Although the great distance of America from this country, necessarily occasions considerable delay to answers on any subject submitted from hence, and of consequence that this determination of the President has been long in reaching your Majesty, yet I fully persuade myself your Majesty will see in his ready attention to send to your Majesty what appeared would be acceptable, a strong proof of the sincere intention of the government of the United States, faithfully to maintain not only peace, but the strictest friendship and good harmony with your Majesty.
I purpose waiting at Tangier to receive such answer as your Majesty shall be pleased to order to be written to this letter, in full reliance your Majesty will now be pleased to show equally friendly sentiments towards the United States, and if sue orders for annulling the declaration of war made against them, that peace may be restored, and their ships of war stationed in these seas, again respect in all cases your Majesty's flag.
In fulfilling my duty, by making these friendly communications, on the part of the government of the United States, I beg your Majesty will be persuaded, I have sincere satisfaction; since it has ever been, and shall be my constant endeavour to promote peace, harmony and good friendship between this country and America.
I pray the Almighty God, to preserve your Majesty, many years in health and prosperity, and beg leave to subscribe myself, with the highest respect and veneration.
May it please your Majesty, Your Majesty's most obedient, And devoted humble servant, (t. s.) JAMES SIMPSON. Tangier, 31st July, 1802.
His Imperial Majesty Maley Soliman, Ben Mahomet, Ben Abdulph, Ben Ismael; Sheriff, Emperor of Fez, Mequinez and Morocco, &c. &c. &c.
From same to same dated at Tangier, 12th August, 1802.
"Original of No. 47, was forwarded by way of Lisbon, duplicate and triplicate, under cover of Mr. Gavino at Gibraltar, each accompanied by a copy of the letter I wrote, the Emperor from Teuan. I have now the honor of enclosing with this, translation of the answer I received last night, to that letter, by which I am concerned to find, new ground taken, likely to be productive of some trouble with his Imperial Majesty. A great consolation is, that the pretension of frequent embassies is totally founded in error, for no such arrangement as is pretended, was made by me, with the late minister, Sedy Mahomet Ben Ottoman; nor has any thing of that nature ever been moved or hinted at, since the period alluded to, namely, 1795."
(TRANSLATION.)
In the name of the merciful God. There is no power or force but that proceeding from the great and most high God.
To JAMES SIMPSON, Consul of America. Your letter reached the high presence of our master (whom God preserve) and he was thereby informed of the orders you had received from the American nation.
Our master's pleasure is, that you return to your house; and he has given his orders accordingly, that you may remain as you have hitherto, but in the exercise of your office, and herewith goes the order for that effect to Alcaide Abderhman Hasnash, to return to your house.
His Majesty also orders me to acquaint you, that he still adheres to what you stipulated with Sedy Mahomet Ben Ottoman, (to whom God be merciful) which is, that your nation shall send each year, one of your people to the high presence of our master, with your present; but if it be difficult for you to come every year, by reason of the distance of your country, you will come once in every two years.
Upon this the convention with your nation was made, and the treaties signed. If you abide by this agreement and fulfil it, you will be as you were, and your attentions will increase our friendship; and if you do not fulfil it, you will see how you will have to settle your matters. What has happened to you now, has been occasioned by your own tardiness and ne-

glest in this particular, but our master (whom God preserve) now gives all that, and do you on your part as justice directs, and God will assist you.
Written by order of our master, (whom the Almighty God has exalted) on the 12th of Rabis a Tony 1217, (corresponding with the 6th August, 1802) by his servant, Mohammed ben Abalem Selawy, charged with the affairs of foreign nations, whom God purify of his sins—Amen.
(L. S.) Translated from Arabic, to Spanish, by Dr. Manuel de Becca, professor of the former language—and from Spanish, by JAMES SIMPSON.
Tangier, 12th August, 1802.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.
Arrived, brig Sally, Todd, 24 days, from Cape Francois. Brings nothing later than the Mariner. Spoke nothing on the passage.
December 25.
Arrived brig Belvidere, White, 31 days from Jamaica. Spoke nothing.
Also, brig Betty and Peggy, Durkee, 10 days from Savannah.
December 27.
Arrived, schooner Molly, Barns, 20 days from C. Francois.
Left there, belonging to this port, ship Elk, Jones, to sail in three days; ship Henry, Venn, in a few days; brig Viper, Chamberlain, in 5 or 6 days; sch'r Flying Fish, Shock, in 10 days; Sophia, Driscoll, in a few days. Spoke nothing. Saw off the Capes, standing in, two ships, a brig and a schooner.
In the bay, the English ship All-citation, of Pool, for this port; brig Three Brothers, King, from New Orleans, and a Dutch ship from Amsterdam, with three hundred passengers.
Captain Barns brings intelligence of the retaking of Fort Dauphin by the French from the blacks, who were all put to the sword.
December 28.
Arrived last night, ship Mercury, Waters, from Amsterdam. Oct. 15, failed from New Dieppe in company with ship Commerce, Cogshall, of Portland for Gotenburg. Dec. 12, spoke ship Betty, Clark, from Baltimore, who informed is that his ship was so leaky that it was hardly possible to keep her above water. The ship Commerce, Thompson, was keeping company with her. Lat. 37, 30, long. 58, 40, the same evening, at 5 P.M. saw a wreck, bore away to discover what it was, found her to be a schr. of about 50 tons burthen, full of water, yellow sided, a small woman figure head, black stern, her waste, rigging and some of her sails were hanging to her, the wind blowing strong and night coming on, we could not go to her. Dec. 18, spoke schr. Nimrod of Philadelphia, 2 days out.
Also, brig American, Van Buren, six days from Charleston.
Also, schr. Hornet, Long, from Point Petre. Left there, brig Philip Martin; schr. Caroline, Gardner, of Baltimore, and schr. Ocean, of Philadelphia. Spoke nothing.
Arrived this morning, sch'r Sincerity, Rogers, 28 days from St. Croix. Left there, the 4th inst. brig Delaware, West, of Baltimore. The brig Ruby, Dwing, of Baltimore, failed two days before for St. Thomas's.
Left at Bas End, brig Fair American, De Costa, of Philadelphia, and sch'r of this port, name unknown. Sailed in company with sch'r Three Brothers, Fairchild, of and for N. York.
Also, arrived, fast sailing sch'r Sally, Maxfield, 4 days from New York.
Also, sch'r Eagle, Clark, 4 days from Newbern, N. C.
Also, English sch'r Sally, Whalen, 15 days from Halifax, N. S.
December 29.
Arrived, sch'r Caroline, Gardner, 23 days from Point Petre (Guada.) Sailed in company with brig — Prentiss, of and for Marblehead. Left there, the brig Philip, Martin, of this port, and sch'r Ocean, of Philadelphia, to sail next day. Also a number of vessels belonging to small ports to the northward, none not recollected. In lat. 36, 53, long. 74, 30, spoke a sch'r from New York, bound to New Providence, blowing fresh, could not learn her name.
Also, sch'r Falcon, Kenison, from Boston.
Clean linen and cotton rags bought at this office.
Alexandria Advertiser.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31.
Extract of letter from New York to a mercantile house in Philadelphia dated December 25th 1802.
"A ship arrived last night from New Orleans, has it is laid 22 days passage, brings the important news that that place and province is taken possession of by the French—no newspaper being out this day (Christmas) I can give you no further particulars of this important news altho' it may be expected."
Extract of a letter from Mr. Wm. C. Williams mate of the ship Tyre, of Providence, to his brother in New York, dated Lima, July 6th 1802.
"I wrote you about a year ago from the island of St. Mary's, informing you of our prospect of obtaining a cargo of skins. We have been in the hands of the Spaniards ever since the 27th of Sept. 1802. When I wrote you from St. Mary's we were bound into Conception to refresh and make a harbour during the winter season. We lay there 7 weeks; but, not being allowed to trade in wood, we returned to St. Mary's for that purpose. While we lay there an English privateer arrived from the Cape of Good Hope on a cruise; and being in distress for provisions, we exchanged with her three cases of salt provisions, and three of bread, for three bolts of duck and one new sail, of which we were in want, tho' we could ill spare the provisions."
"After wooding, we failed from Massafuco, to take off our skins and men, & then to return to the coast with both vessels, to prepare for the N. W. After taking off our skins (45,000 on board the ship and 19,000 on the schooner) we failed for Conception Harbor, where we arrived on the 28th Sept. and were immediately seized; the captain and first officers, with a boats crew, were closely confined in prison; and the remainder on board a vessel, under a strong military guard. In this situation we remained five weeks, before any thing leaked out, when we were informed that the privateer above mentioned had taken a vessel near Lima, which we left at Conception, when we failed from thence for St. Mary's, and that we had given information respecting her to the captain of the privateer, which was false. The enraged owner was a man of immense property, and his son-in-law officiated as governor during the governor's absence; we were, therefore, very ill used. He would not allow any person to speak to captain Swaine, or any of his officers, on pain of perpetual confinement; and endeavored to bribe the ships crew in his favor."
"When the governor returned, he expressed his surprize at the proceedings; but refused to restore the ship and ordered her to Lima for trial. Accordingly, after being searched and robbed of almost everything, after five months detention in Conception, we were conducted to Valparaiso, where we found the schooner Oneco, who had come down some days before us to procure provisions, being refused a supply in Conception; also, ship Trial, Coffin, a sealer, her rudder on shore and sails unbent; and ship Hazard, Rowan, of Providence."
"We were immediately conducted into the castle, without having any kind of furniture allowed us; and was informed in a few days by the Governor that the ship was condemned, and we might get home as we could. Captain Swaine petitioned for a copy of the proceedings, but received no reply. He then solicited a passport for himself, a boy, and me, which was granted, and we took our passage on board a Spanish ship for this place. We failed with a fleet of English and American vessels, among which were the Hannah and Elizah, Gardner; Ann, Colman; and Wareham, Gevin, all of Nantucket."
"American property perhaps never suffered so much by any nation as it has on this coast during the past year. The people here call us Jews, and say that no nation can do them an injury."
"Whilst we lay in Valparaiso, captain Rowan, in the Hazard, of Providence, was boarded in a most cruel and inhuman manner. I was an eye witness to the transaction. He was bound to the N. W.
and put in to refresh. On the governor's demanding what small arms he had on board, he refused to deliver them unless by compulsion; and instantly had his guns charged, matches lighted, and sentries at the gangways; for he observed the governor getting into a boat with a strong guard, apparently for the purpose of boarding him. Capt. R. refusing to admit his guard, the governor took with him only the captain of the port and the captain of the brig Lilia Boyd, of Portsmouth. Captain R. objected to the delivery of his muskets, and hoisted the American flag, telling the governor it was neutral, and not to be insulted. The governor went on shore, ordered the guns in the fort to be loaded, and directed a ship of 24 guns, lying there, to hold herself in readiness to sink captain Rowan. The ship fired upon him, but he persisted in refusing to go on shore. Capt. R. nailed his flag to the gaff, and stood on the defensive for two or three days: but seeing batteries erecting on shore, and active preparations making to sink him; he sent word to the governor that if he would send three men on board, according to treaty, and give him a certificate of the seizure, he would deliver them: which was agreed to and done. Capt. R. now ordered his guns to be unloaded, his colors hauled down, &c. but they still kept their matches burning on shore and had a strong guard. He then offered to go on shore if the governor would warrant the safety of his person, but he refused. On the morning of the 1st April upwards of 200 Spaniards boarded him, wounded many of his crew, (one of them mortally) and committed them to prison. The Spaniards then plundered the vessel."
"The following is a list of the American vessels taken within a year on this coast:
Misantomo, Swaine, of Norwich, condemned.
Trial, —, Nantucket, &c. taken at Valparaiso.
Mars, —, Nantucket, robbed of her goods in Lima, but permitted to go to Canton.
Ship Hazard, of Providence, taken at Valparaiso.
Schooner Oneco, How, obliged to sell in consequence of not supplying him with provisions, and the detention of the ship.
Ship Ann, Colman, with 1400 barrels spermaceti oil; Wareham, Given, and Hannah and Elizah, Gardner, all of Nantucket, taken by the cruisers into St. Mary's.
"A number of others, belonging to different parts of the United States, have been taken in this place, the goods taken out, and then ordered away; the names I have not learned."
"A gentleman, who left Baltimore on Wednesday last, the 22d inst. is earnestly requested either to communicate by letter with his distressed and infirm wife, whom he has abandoned, or return and relieve her and her family, who are reduced to the last degree of poverty and wretchedness. S. W."
"The different printers in the U. States, by publishing the above would confer an obligation on an afflicted female."
Copy of the opinion of an eminent Barrister on the question, whether a person was liable to pay a Bank Note which he had indorsed with his name, upon it being discovered that the Note was forged?
"The Bank Note in question, not being an indorseable instrument, it does not seem to me, that Mr. A——, can be bound by his indorsement, as it appears from the case of Price against Neale, 5. Burr 1354, that in case of a forged Bill or Note, the loss arising, upon it, must rest where it falls, there being no reason to throw off the loss from one innocent man upon another. I am of opinion that Mr. A——, who, I take it for granted, can prove that he came by the Note bonafide, and for a good and valuable consideration, and that he passed it away in like manner, is not answerable in point of law for the loss arising upon it, which must be borne by the last holder."
This opinion may prove useful to many of your readers.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED,
Schooner William, Woodbury, Portland. Sloop New York Packet, Barker, Newport.
TIMBER
Wanted for Cash on delivery.
THE Directors for building a Bridge over the Eastern Branch, at the City of Washington, will contract for timber of the following kinds and scantlings, viz.
  80 pieces white oak 3 1/2 long to be 12 in. by 14   200 do. do. 42 8 10   400 do. do. 12 8 10   80 piles do. 18 14 14   20 do. do. 20 14 14   20 do. do. 30 15 15   32 do. do. 28 14 14   40 do. do. 18 14 14   60 do. do. 40 15 15   36 do. do. 26 14 14   40 piles white or black oak, 38 12 12   80 do. do. 24 12 12   80 do. do. 12 12 12   480 pcs. white oak 10 5 7   480 do. do. 12 5 7 
The piles will be required square only 15 feet from the butts, and may taper to 10 inches square at the small end.
The timber must be out before the first of March, and delivered in April. Proposals for contracts will be received until the 25th day of January next, by
WM. BRENT, Sec'y.
Dec. 31. eo2c1
Little River Turnpike Road.
IT is required by the President and Directors of the Little River Turnpike Road, that the Stockholders of the Company do pay, to the Treasurer of the company, William Hornbourn, Ten Dollars upon each share held by them in the said company, on or before the first day of February next.
JAMES KEITH, President.
J. T. RICKETTS, } Directors.
LEVEN POWELL, } Directors.
GEO. GILPIN, } Directors.
Alexandria, December 31st, 1802. 12w4t
The Editors of the Washington Federalist, National Intelligencer, and Mr. Bowen, at Winchester, are requested to insert the above advertisement in their respective papers, once in each week for 4 weeks, and forward their bills to the editor hereof.
THE Alexandria Dancing Assemblies will commence on Tuesday the 4th day of Jan. 1803, at Mr. Gadsby's Hotel. Subscribers are requested to pay their Subscriptions to Mr. Gadsby, Treasurer.
G. DENEALE, } Managers.
T. CLAGGETT, } Managers.
W. H. LYLES, } Managers.
J. H. HOOE, } Managers.
G. W. CRAIK, } Managers.
J. C. HERBERT, } Managers.
CARVING, GILDING, and VARNISHING.
MRS. RACHEL ATKINS, (From Philadelphia)
In Prince-street, between Fairfax and Water-Streets, next door to Dr. Dick's in the house lately occupied by GROVE WRIGHT:
Respectfully informs the citizens of Alexandria that she intends residing here for a few months, and will be happy in executing any orders in the above branches of business. She regilds and varnishes old frames so as to make them appear like new—and likewise varnishes them with a particular kind of varnish that will bear washing.
She has on hand,
A large and elegant assortment of Prints, Looking-Glasses, & GIRANDOLES.
of every description, which will be sold at the lowest terms for cash.
Orders from a distance will be punctually attended.
Nov. 15. eo
Wanted to Purchase,
Three or four young NEGRO MEN, for which a generous price in cash will be given. They are not intended for the Bacon Man, or to be kept slaves for life. Apply to the Printer.
Dec. 28. eo
The Subscriber has received, 12,000lb. Green Coffee, entitled to drawback, and 18 bales of Cotton, which he will sell low.
He has also for Sale,
Molasses of the first quality, and
A few hds. of Sugar,
ROBERT YOUNG.
October 13. eo

Now landing, And for Sale, on Merchant's wharf. About 1000 bushels Liverpool fine SALT. WM. HODGSON. Dec. 29. d
FOR SALE, A likely MULATTO GIRL, between fifteen and sixteen years of age, accustomed to wait in the house. Enquire of the Printer hereof. Dec. 21. d
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 15 years of age. Apply to the Printer. Dec. 18. d
BENNETT and WATTS Have received and offer for sale, whole- sale and retail,
The following GOODS: Best Buisboom Gurrabs, 5-4, 4-4 and 7-8 India Mullins, fine and coarse, Short and long Nankeens, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Irish Linens, 13d to 4s. sterling, re- markably well bought, 1 trunk coloured and plain Cambric Mullins, Black and white Italian Crapes, Twists and Sewing Silk, first quality, 1 trunk silk Molletons, 1 case Velveteens and Cords, 1 do. Knives and Forks, well assorted, 1 do. Furniture and corded Dimities, 3 boxes Scotch Threads, No. 6 to 54, 1 do. English Shoe Thread of a superi- or quality, 1 case half ell Fullons, Ticklenburgs, German Dowlas, white Russia Sheeting, Diapers, Diaper Table Linen, all sizes, Marseilles and superfine cotton Counter- panes, Best FF, English glazed and battle Gunpowder. They daily expect an assort- ment of Russia Sheetings and Ravens Duck. Dec. 27. eod1212W
100 Shares of MARINE STOCK, For Sale, by R. B. JAMISON. A L S O— Fresh Currants and Raisins in kegs and boxes. December 7. eod1212W
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any claims on FOSTER and MAY, or the Subscri- ber, are requested to make them known immediately; and those who are indebted will please to calculate on being called upon in a few days.
JOHN FOSTER. Dec. 2. eod1212W
Just received & for sale by HUGH SMITH, a large Assortment of CHINA,
consisting of Full sets elegant Tea China, Tea and Coffee Cups and Saucers, Pint, quart, three pint and two quart Bowls, Dishes assorted, all sizes, Small plates, &c. &c. Dec. 24. eod1212W
A few quarter casks of LONDON MARKET TENERIFFE WINE, Just received, and for Sale by PHINEAS JANNEY. 12th mo. 20. 1802. eod1212W
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- rate or together, as may be preferred, or they may be rented for one or more years. Apply to THOMAS PATTEN. Dec. 29. eo
Bank of Alexandria.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Alex- andria, that an election will be held at Court House, in this town, on the third Monday in January next, for the pur- pose of choosing nine Directors of the said Bank, for the ensuing year, agreeably to charter.
By order of the President & Directors. GURDEN CHAPIN, Cashier. Dec. 15. eod1212W
A PROPOSAL BY SAMUEL BISHOP, For publishing by Subscription, LETTERS ON THE Elementary Principles OF EDUCATION. By Elizabeth Hamilton, Author of the "Memoirs of Modern Philo- sophers," &c.
ON this interesting and highly important branch of science, several valuable works have within a few years, been presented to the public, among which the above, as it is the most recent, is pre-eminently useful. Led by her full into an inquiry concerning the nature of the active powers, and intellectual faculties of the human mind, Mrs. Hamilton has developed their powers and facilities with a perspicuity and ability which, while it arrests the attention of those who have most successfully studied the subjects, must render a competent knowledge of them familiar to the most ordinary capacity. The superflu- ous and frivolous of the older expounders of the modern system of education, have been long, and justly, a subject of complaint; but the partic- ular evils by which these serious evils have been produced, were hitherto, but imperfectly known, or little attended to: To trace these evils to their source, and to point out the proper re- medy, is the ultimate object to which the meri- torious efforts of this Author have been directed; and in these efforts she has, it is believed, suc- ceeded beyond the most sanguine expectations. Such indeed, is the importance of the inquiries which form the subject of this work, and so great the success with which these inquiries have been pur- sued, that the happy consequences to society may reasonably be expected to result from the recent publication. To all it is interesting in a very high degree, but to mothers of families, and others engaged in the formation of the minds of children and youth, it will prove an acquisition truly invaluable.
The rapid sale of two impressions of this work in England, sufficiently evinces the high estimat- ion to which it is held there: An American edition —equal to, and at half more than half the price of the British edition—is now offered to the patronage of the American public by whom its merits will, doubtless, be justly appreciated.
[As Extract from the above Work.] "From most of the writers on education it would appear, that it is only to people of rank and fortune that education is a matter of any importance. By such alone can the systems there generally proposed, be adopted. To such, therefore, must we believe them to be exclusively addressed. To make five ladies and five gentlemen form a part of my plan, which has for its object the formation of the patients, the direction of the affections, and the cultivation of the faculties that are common to the whole human race." The price of the British edition, is fifteen shillings, sterling, in boards.
CONDITIONS.
I. The Work shall be comprised in two Ducodecimo volumes, of about 450 pages each, & shall be printed in the best manner, on a fine Paper, and new Type.
II. The price will be one Dollar per vo- lume in boards, payable on delivery.
*** A very considerable number of Co- pies being already subscribed for, the work shall be put to Press, and finished without delay.
Subscriptions received by the Pub- lisher
DANIEL SMITH, At his Manufactory in Union Street, makes and has on Hand,
Cut Nails and flooring Brads, of a superior quality, which he offers for Sale by the cask, at the following prices: 20d. 12d. and 10d. Nails at 8d. per lb.
8d. do. at 8 3/4 d. do. 6d. do. at 9 1/4 d. do. 4d. do. at 10 1/4 d. do. 3d. do. at 11 1/4 d. do.
20d. 12d. & 10d. flooring Brads at 7 1/4 d. per lb.
8d. do. at 8d. do. The retailing Prices are, one penny per lb. higher. He has Sprigs and Tacks of every size, and wide and narrow Hoop- Iron for Sale. December 6. eod1212W
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER intending shortly to embark for Europe, hereby gives Notice, that he has appointed Anthony Crease and John McIver his Attorneys, and that they are duly authorized to trans- act his business in his absence.
RICHARD VEITCH. Nov. 12. law
SAMUEL BISHOP Has received a large supply of Hot Pressed
AND OTHER PLAYING CARDS, of various qualities: which he offers by the quantity or retail, at very moderate prices. Oct. 11. eo
Just received, and for Sale by ABEL WILIS, A FRESH SUPPLY of Rhode-Island CHEESE, Apples, Crab Cyder, by the barrel of the first 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.
Just received, and for Sale by SAMUEL BISHOP TRAVELS Into the Interior of SOUTHERN AFRICA, In the years 1797 and 1798. By JOHN BARROW, Late Secretary to the Earl of Malmesbury, and Auditor General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope. Also,
The POWERS of GENIUS, A POEM. By JOHN BLAIR LINN, A. M. Second edition, corrected and enlarged. Dec. 15.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS and MEMBERS of the MUTUAL ASSU- RANCE SOCIETY against FIRE on BUILDINGS in the state of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual General Meeting, to be held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the third of January next.
Those who do not attend in person or by proxy, will be represented by the mem- bers of the state legislature, representing their respective counties or districts.
W. F. AST, Principal Agent M. A. S. Richmond, Nov. 17th, 1802.
WITH great satisfaction I can inform the public at large and the members of this necessary, useful and philanthropic society in particular, that it is in a flourishing si- tuation; it increases rapidly. Since the first of January last it has augmented for upwards of fourteen hundred thousand dol- lars; so that there are actually declared for, five millions four hundred and forty- five thousand dollars in real property; for by insuring houses they become real pro- perty, which otherwise they are not.
The losses paid during this year amount to 1002 dollars, 25 cents; then when the loss is divided among the aforesaid sum, each hundred dollars has only to contribute one and three quarter cents; and if the enormous loss of one hundred thousand dollars was to happen, which never has been the case yet, it will only be eleven shillings for each hundred dollars. Who would not contribute that to aid so many unfortunate fellow-citizens to rebuild their houses? And the more so, when by that contribution, they insure at the same time their own property.
As the insurance increases so fast we come daily nearer to that desirable end to a General Insurance; when as we have I believe upwards of four hundred thousand houses in this state, the contribution if ge- neral would hardly be more than ten cents for each house per annum; when, for each house ten cents are contributed, it would in the state raise a sum from forty to fifty thousand dollars, which will pay on an average for about one hundred houses. It is well known that never so many burn e- very year; I believe they do not average thirty houses per annum.
As the state legislature meets on the 6th of next month, those who wish to pay their premiums may have a good opportu- nity to send their money to the Cashier General, to whom the money must be paid and no body else.
W. F. AST.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS and MEMBERS of the MUTUAL INSUR- ANCE COMPANY against FIRE on GOODS and FURNITURE in the state of Virginia, are hereby requested to at- tend their annual General Meeting to be held at their General Office in the City of Richmond on Wednesday the 12th of Ja- nuary next.
W. F. AST, Principal Agent, M. I. C. Richmond, Nov. 17, 1802. (Dec. 1. law)
M I S S I N G, A Blue Silk covered UMBRELLA, nearly new with a hickory Staff, on the lower end of which (when in its proper position) is ivory or bone Ferrule, and on the other end, which rises about four inches above the silk is a short brass one, likewise a brass ring to enclose the whole when furled. Any person in whose place this may have been left, or any hav- ing borrowed it, will please to give infor- mation where it can be found, he will par- ticularly oblige the owner.
EPHRAIM GILMAN. Who now thinks it a proper time to men- tion that he stakes, and constantly keeps on hand, as usual in Royal Street, AN ASSORTMENT OF Elegant TRUNKS. Dec. 22. eod1212W
SUPERFINE FLOUR, Of a superior quality, manufactured particularly for family use, for sale by JANNEY & PATON. Dec. 18. d
R. & J. GRAY Have lately received an assortment of va- luable Books in the different Branches of LITERATURE and SCIENCE, chiefly of the best London editions, & a number of these in elegant Binding, which add- ed to their former stock, form altogether the best assortment of Books ever offered for sale in Alexandria. The following are a part of those lately received, and which are not contained in their Cata- logue:
The New American Practical Navigator, by Nathaniel Bowditch, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, being an improvement of the second edition of Bliss's Practical Navigator, illustrated with a Chart of the Atlantic Ocean. Studies of Nature, by St. Pierre, 3 vols. 8vo. arranged with copperplates and elegantly bound in calf and gilt. Darwin's Botanic Garden, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf and gilt. Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, 8 vols. 8vo. London edition. Improved by the Philosophy of the Mind and Moral Phi- losophy, to which is prefixed a Compendium of Logic, by Thomas Beddoes. Political Works of Thomas Cobbe, enriched with elegant com- mentary, to which is prefixed a Life of the Author by Dr. Johnstone, bound in calf and gilt. Ad- ventures of Robinson Crusoe, perfect edition, illus- trated with plates, in calf and gilt. Pictures of the World, by Dr. Avenarius, to which is prefixed a critical essay on the poem, by Mrs. Barbauld, with elegant plates, bound in calf and gilt. Dunciad of Pope, with beautiful plates, in calf and gilt. Pictures of Life, translated from the original Greek, with Notes critical and his- torical, and a new Life of Plutarch, by J. W. Lamborne, 6 vols. 12mo. A Selection of the Library of Plutarch, enlarged, containing the most interesting characters in antiquity, for the use of schools, by Wm. Mason, L. L. D. Dryden's translation of the works of Virgil, 4 vols. 12mo. The Spectator, being a collection of moral, wis- py and humorous essays, 4 vols. 12mo. The Works, by Adam Fitz Adam, 4 vols. 12mo. An Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex, by Thomas Gillbert, M. A. The Guardian, 2 vols. 12mo. The Ledger-Or, a periodical paper, by the Rev. Simon D'Oyly, 2 vols. 12mo. Ganganelli's Letters, 2 vols. 12mo. The Guardian, a entertaining production, by Ganganelli, 3 vols. 12mo. The Idler, by the author of the Rambler, with additional essays, 2 vols. 12mo. The Ad- ventures of Don Quixote, translated by Dr. Sewell, illustrated with copperplates, 4 vols. 12mo. Itineraries from a Father to his Son, by Dr. Aikie. The Traveller's Directory, or a Pocket Companion, showing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New-York, and from Phil- adelphia to Washington, with a description of the places through which it passes, and the inter- section of its cross-roads, from actual survey. The works of Robert Burns complete, in 4 vols. Rural Tales by Robert Bloomfield, author of the Farmer's Boy, to which is prefixed the Life of the author. Goldsmith's Experimental Phi- losophy, 2 vols. 8vo. Lectures on Select Subjects, by James Ferguson. The Spectator, with Notes of the Life of the author, & explanatory Notes, 8 vols. 12mo. The Natural and Paleontological History, of Vermont, by Ira Allen, Esq. Major General of the militia in the State of Vermont, illustrated with a beautiful coloured Map, 1 vol. Gordon's American Revolution, 3 vols. 8vo. Bacon's Ar- rangement of the Laws of England, 7 vols. 8vo. Gilbert's Law of Evidence, 2 vols. 8vo. bound in calf. Burn's Insurance. Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vol. 8vo.
Also, on hand, a large Assortment of Walkden's best British Ink- Powder, for Restraints; Ink, Quills, Wafers, Seal- ing Wax, Pens, Pens, Scales and gentlemen's Morocco Pocketknives; German Flutes, Violins, Violin Strings, Bows and Bridges; a complete Assortment of Latin and English School Books Folio and quarto Bibles, Rhoad Bibles and Testaments; Account Books of every description, Stales and Slate Pencils, Ink Holders assorted, red and black Ink; Writing Paper of various qualities, and Almanacs for the year 1803, all of which will be sold at the usual retail prices, or at a liberal discount to those who purchase to sell again.
BOOK-BINDING carried on as usual. Printing in all its variety ex- ecuted at this office.
PRINTED DAILY BY S. SNOWDEN.