Alexandria daily advertiser (Alexandria [Va.]), 1804-02-02 00:00:00

Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Vol. IV.]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1804.
[No. 976.
Public Vendue.
On FRIDAY , 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , Rum in hogheads and barrels. French Brandy in pipes, Gin in pipes and bds. Whiskey and Apple Brandy in bds. Sugar in hds. tierces and bds. Coffee in tierces and bags, Chocolate White and brown Soap } in boxes, Mould and dip'd Candles } Raisins in kegs, boxes and jars, Figs in kegs and trails, Queens Ware in crates, FURNITURE, &c.
A variety of DRY GOODS, Among which are, Cloths, Coatings, Kerseys, Duffs, Plains and Kerseys, Negro Cottons, Seres, Blankets, blue Friezes, Calimancoes and Russells, Yarn Stockings, Chintzes and Calicoes, Irish Linens, Silesia do. Osnaburgs and Ticklenburgs, Mollins and Mullin Hand'is, India Mullins and Table Cloths Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Coloured Threads, Hats, And sundry other Articles. P. G. MARSTELLER.
January 31.
Sales by Auction.
On SATURDAY , 10 o'clock, will be sold at the Vendue Store , on the south side of King Street , adjoining Messrs. Henry K. May and Co. 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, Irish Linens, Cashmeres, Calicoes, Kerseys, Threads, Coatings, Chintzes, Halfthicks, Bedticks, Fearnought, Osnaburgs, Blankets, Sewing Silks, Planes, Mullin and Mullin Negro Cottons, Handkerchiefs, Worsted and other India Cottons, &c Stockings, &c. THOS. PATTEN, Auctioneer. January 31.
Notice.
To the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria. THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed that a dividend of five per cent. is this day declared, payable to them or their legal representatives, in ten days after this date. By Order.
J. B. Nickolls, Sec'y. Jan. 2. (13) d
JANNEY and PATON
Have just received, per the brig Polly , and for Sale, 24 hds. } New England Rum, 56 bds. } 75 tons Plaster Paris . And on hand, as usual, a general assortment of GROCERIES. And about 1250 tons Plaster . Farmers will find it to their interest, when pur- chasing, to look at this plaster, as they certainly will be able to please themselves as to quality. It lays very convenient to a water carriage, and may be put on board a vessel free of cartage. Dec. 9. d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have just received, A large supply of superfine Eagle , Henry the 8th , and Merry Andrew PLAYING CARDS, and a few dozen blank Cards of a good quality. Nov. 9. d
Printing in all its variety exe- cuted at this office.
A NEW PAMPHLET.
Just received and for sale at this office, (price 25 Cents.) A Refutation of the Charges Made by a writer under the signature of "Veri- tas," against the character of GABRIEL JONES: The lately acknowledged author being the Hon. Philip Grymes , Member of the Council of State. In which every charge or insinuation against him in that libel is fully and clearly refuted. Jan. 3. d
JUST PUBLISHED
By COTTON and STEWART , and for Sale at their Store.
DEATH ABOLISHED;
A SERMON, Occasioned by the sickness which prevailed at Alexandria, during the months of August, Sep- tember, and October; giving a detail of that sickness, and of some of the views of Providence, in such calamitous visitations. With an Appendix, Containing facts, relative to the origin of the sickness, the extent of the mortality, the labors of the Committee of Health, and the contribu- tions for the relief of the poor. By James Muir, D. D. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. December 1. d
IN THE PRESS,
And will be published in a few days, By ROBERT & JOHN GRAY , Booksellers and Stationers, King Street,
THE New American Clerk's Magazine, AND YOUNG CONVEYANCER'S POCKET COMPANION:
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agree- ment, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases, Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assign- ments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Co- venants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
WITH Necessary directions for making Distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between Landlord and Tenant now stands.
THE WHOLE Made conformable to the Laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the State of Virginia.
R. and J. GRAY have lately re- ceived a few copies of the Revised Code of Vir- ginia Laws Jan. 12. d
Window Glass.
The Subscribers have received and offer for sale, 8 by 10, and 7 by 9, window glass, from the Baltimore Manufactory. The quality is excellent, and it will be sold at the Baltimore prices. They expect to receive very shortly, larger sizes from the same place. R. T. HOOE, & Co. Dec. 2. d
BENJAMIN SHREVE, jun.
Has just received and for Sale, 40 barrels No. 1 Beef, 4 pipes Cogniac Brandy , 45 bags Pepper , 6 boxes womens' Morocco Shoes , And a handsome assortment of India GOODS. Dec. 27. d
ROBERT and JOHN GRAY
Have lately received LINN'S SECOND LETTER, In answer to Dr. Priestley's Defence of his Pamphlet , entitled, Socrates and Jesus compar- ed —62½ cents. Hear Both Sides, a new Comedy, by Hol- croft —25 cents, and D'Israeli's Narrative Poems , 37½ cents. December 16. d
WILLIAM LADD
Has imported in the latest ships from England and Ireland, an assortment of Irish Linens and Woollen Goods , suitable to the season; Oct. 17. d
For Sale,
On very moderate terms, a case of OSTRICH FEATHERS. Ricketts, Newton and Co. Jan. 16. d
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, AT HIS STORE ON KIRK'S WHARF , LOWER END OF WOLF STREET ,
New-England Potatoes, Coarse Salt, Midlings and Shoulders of Bacon on very low terms, Ready made Bags, Bar Iron, Philadelphia Loaf and Lump Sugar, Indian Meal, Rye Meal, Shorts and Bran, Superfine Flour in barrels and half barrels, Large and small vessels may be con- veniently accommodated with Wharfage on mo- derate terms.
STORES to let on the Wharf, or goods re- ceived in them on Storage. A large STORE on Hoe's Wharf to sell or let —with the privilege of receiving and shipping goods free of wharfage.
A small HOUSE on Water Street next door to Major Muncaster's , for sale.
A number of LOTS in good situations for sale or to let on ground rent. Alex. 12th mo. 10th. co.
Malaga Wine, Raisins, &c.
Just received, per the brig Celia , Capt. Bowen , from Malaga , 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine , 100 half gr. do. 20 gr. casks Mountain Wine of a superior quality, 50 baskets Almonds , 100 trais Figs , 150 quarter bds. Raisins , 200 boxes Muscadels do. 200 do. Bloom do. 15 boxes Lemons , which will begin landing this day at our wharf. J. and T. Vowell.
Who have also on Hand,
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS, Jamaica Spirit entitled to drawback, Muscovado Sugar in tierces and bds. superior old Port Wine , do. Madeira do. Turks Island Salt , mould Candles, 40 bds. prime new Beef, Russia Duck , white Russia Sheeting , Drillings , Raven- duck , &c. &c. Jan. 20. d
Benjamin Shreve, jun.
Has for sale at the corner of Prince and Union Streets ,
9 bales India cottons One case bandanna handkerchiefs , China , Longee and Pulicat do. 30 pieces Black Satin , 2 cases fur hats , Table and tea sets china , Barrels East India Sugar , Kegs raisins , dipped candles and soap , Country gin , Malaga wine , Red soap , leather , and about 3 tons first quality Russia cordage , well assorted, which will be sold cheap.
WILLIAM OXLEY
Has received by the Ann from Liverpool and Azalanta , via Baltimore , from London , FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. Sept. 30. d
JAMES BACON,
At his Store on King-Street , within one door of Washington-Street , has just received, a quanti- ty of well assorted
PATENT SHOT,
which, with a general assortment of Teas , Sugars , Coffee , Wines , Brandy , Spirits , and generally e- very other article in the grocery line, he offers for sale on the most moderate terms. Oct. 15. d
STOLEN,
From the store door of the sub- scribers, on Saturday the 21st inst. one piece Twilled Black Striped Velvet , supposed to con- tain from 12 to 15 yards. Ten dollars will be given for the Velvet and Ten Dollars for appre- hending and prosecuting the thief to conviction. Vendue Masters , Storekeepers and Taylors , are requested to stop any person offering such goods for sale. Jan. 24. d
TO LET,
A good three story BRICK HOUSE , On Prince-Street , lately occupied by Mr. Law- rence , between the stores of Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Hodgson , possession will be immediately given— for terms apply to AARON HEWES , who lives four doors above, or to JOHN HARPER , Sen'r Dec. 10. co
For Charter or Sale,
THE SHIP PRESIDENT, About 240 tons burthen—Two years old, and a fast sailer. For sale on very moderate terms if taken away immediately, About 1500 bushels Lisbon Salt , And 50 barrels PORK . WM. HODGSON. Dec. 20. d
For New-York,
The Schooner BETSEY , T. BERRY , Master, Now lying at the upper side of Prince Street wharf , will sail as soon as the weather permits. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or to Daniel M c Lean. Jan. 16. d
JOHN G. LADD
Has for sale at his warehouse, Prince Street wharf , 3000 bushels coarse Salt , 15 bds. W. India Rum , 30 pipes best Holland Gin , 150 bds. Beef and Pork , A quantity of Sal Leather and Shoes of all sorts, 50 pieces of Russia Duck , 100 boxes mould and dip'd tallow Candles , 50 do. Spermaceti do. 7 bds. and 80 bds. Sugar , 2 tons of Cordage assorted, 2 cases bandanna Handkerchiefs , 7 bales India Cottons , A few Feather Beds with Pillows and Bolsters of the best Ticking , An assortment of playing and blank Cards, Bar Iron , Stone Lime refined, Salt Petre , Ground Ginger , Pearl Ash , Rice , Starch , Writing Paper , Glass , Hops , Cotton Yarn assorted, &c. &c. Nov. 1. d
S. THOMEE
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business in the line of
GILDING
And Enamelling on Glass, a few doors above the Washington Tavern . Look- ing Glass and Picture Frames made and REGILT.
NEEDLE WORK
framed in a handsome manner, And NAMES done on GLASS. S. THOMEE , as a stranger being determined to establish himself in the line of his profession, solicits that encouragement alone which he trusts the reasonableness of his charges and his assiduity to business may entitle him to. Window Cornices handsomely Gilt, and every thing in his line done to please the fancy of the owner equal to any imported. He has some glasses and prints for sale on low terms. Dec. 30. dsm
Tunis Craven,
Has just received and is now opening at his store in King-Street a few doors above Messrs. Bennett and Watts's , a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods , Consisting of superfine broad cloths, and cash- meres, coating, forest cloth, kersey, and half- thicks, striped and rose blankets, friezes, flannels, toilinet and swansdowns, Russia sheeting , ravens duck , dowlas , creas and ticklenburgs , brown and white platillas , Irish linen , long lawn and fine cotton shirting , an elegant assortment of cambric muslins , white and coloured fine India mull mull and prigg do. fashionable chintz and calicoes , fur- niture do. ladies extra long cotton gloves , French and English silk pick nick , & lace do. 6.4 satin stripe and fancy bordered cambric shawls , white and coloured camel's hair do. patent sewing cotton threads , laces , bobbins , &c. &c. The above goods will be disposed of on the usual terms for cash. Nov. 21.
MAHOGANY FURNITURE.
JOHN B. TAYLOR,
Cabinet Maker,
King-Street , next door but one to the Print- ing Office of the Advertiser , Has received from the manufactory of Coleman & Taylor , Baltimore , PLAIN AND ELEGANT FURNITURE , consisting of— Cellerett side boards , side board tables with marble tops , secretariats , book cases , bureaux , work tables , candle stands , card tables , dining and breakfast tables , which he offers for Sale. He respectfully offers his Service to the public generally. All orders shall be punctual- ly attended to. Jan. 2*. d

The Subscriber Has removed his VENDUE-STORE from the corner of King and Union streets, to the store adjoining Messrs Henry K. May, & Co. on the South side of King street. THOMAS PATTEN. January 30. d
Public Sale. Will be added to Friday's Sales, Eight chests of SOUCHONG TEA, And eight chests of BOHEA TEA, on a credit of 60 days. P. G. MARSTELLER. Feb. 1.
P. NOWLAND Has an elegant assortment of Patent Lamps, Ladies and Gentlemen's Mahogany and Japanned Dressing Cases, with a great variety of articles in the Perfumery Line. Jan. 27. eo2w
Found, By the subscriber, a WATCH —the owner may have it, by describing and proving his property, and paying the expence thereon. Andrew Rounsevell. Feb. 1. d3t
BANK STOCK. The Bank Stock belonging to the estate of William Triplett, deceased, which we advertised for sale on the 28th ultimo, will be sold at the Coffee House on Friday next, the 3d inst. The Executors. Feb. 1.
For Sale, A likely, healthy, young, Negro Wench. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 1. d
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, French Brandy, Antigua and Grenada Rum, HOLLAND GIN —imported in the ship America from Amsterdam, Cherry Bounce made of old spirit, Wines, Loaf and lump Sugar, Brown do. Green Coffee, Teas, &c. FRUIT —Apples, Sweet Oranges, Lemons, Limes and Green Grapes. NUTS —Almonds, English Walnuts, Shell barks, &c. ALSO, A few bds. Crab Cyder, 100 bds. R. Island do. 1000 lbs. Cleeve, Scots Barley, Potatoes, &c. Thomas Simms. Jan. 13. d
Who wishes to Sell or Rent, his HOUSE on Prince street, opposite to George Taylor's, Esq. Any person inclined to purchase shall have a great bargain—it will fold for Cash, or bartered for Wet Goods. Jan. 13. d
Exchange on London. A GOVERNMENT BILL for Twelve Hundred pounds sterling at 60 days sight, for sale by J. and Thos. Vowell. Jan. 31. d
JUST PUBLISHED, And for Sale by ROBERT and JOHN GRAY,  The History and Adventures OF The Renowned Don Quixote. Translated from the Spanish of Cervantes, by Dr. SMOLLETT. In four vols. forming the 10th and 13th vols. of Conrad and Co's edition of Set of Novels. Price to subscribers—One Dollar per volume, to non subscribers, One Dollar and Twenty Five Cents.
FOR SALE, A two story BRICK HOUSE and LOT, in the City of Washington, on very easy terms. Thomas Patten. Jan. 18.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Monday November 21. Debate on the passage of the Bill, fixing the Salaries of the Officers of Government.
Mr. Elliot. I feel no disposition to detain the House many minutes upon this question. I shall be brief in my remarks with the less reluctance, from the reflection that it is almost impossible, that at the commencement of the debate it was almost impossible, to say any thing new upon the subject. But, as I represent a portion of the American people, than whom none are more attached to the principles of political economy, or more sparing in the compensation they afford their public officers, and as the views I take are somewhat different from those of any gentleman who has spoken, I must be indulged in a very few observations. I candidly confess, Sir, that I have not examined this subject with that minute exactness with which I wish generally to investigate subjects of consequence that come before this house. To dispose my mind for a decision, I do not wish to calculate the exact differences between the prices of house rent, beef, flour, or butter, at Philadelphia or Washington, in 1799, or 1803: I do not wish to ascertain the precise sum necessary for the support of a family in genteel life: I do not ask what were the political sentiments of the men who raised the salaries to the present state: I do not ask for the information that the governor of Massachusetts receives 2,666 dollars and 66 cents, nor do I wish to inform other gentlemen that the governor of Vermont receives but 750 dollars, as an annual salary. I am satisfied with general views of the state of society, of the importance of the offices in question, and the talents requisite for the discharge of their duties. These general views satisfy me that the blanks in the bill on the table, have not been filled with sums too large. I think it unnecessary to attempt to form a scale of the relative usefulness of those persons who may fill those offices at different times. But is it possible to arrest the progress of society and manners? I wish we could be as simple and economical as the ancient Romans. But I think it in vain to strive to stop the progress of society to refinement, or even to luxury and extravagance. The present question is not, shall we augment salaries? But, shall we continue them as they are? Fears seem to be entertained by some gentlemen, that we must raise them hereafter, if it should be necessary, but it is a strong argument with me in favor of the bill, that the quantum of salary which it contemplates has been established for some years; if we now reduce it, we shall have frequent complaints, and probably just ones, of its insufficiency, and we shall annually be employed in augmenting or reducing. I wish to make these salaries permanent, and to establish them on such a liberal basis, that there will be no probability of our being called upon again very soon for a further augmentation. My constituents are attached to the principles of economy. I am attached to them myself. But I believe that the whole people, were this subject properly explained to them, would be satisfied, although the round sums with which the blanks are filled seem large to the farmer and day laborer. While I do my duty, I am regardless of the consequence to my own popularity, which may result from the vote which I shall now give. I wish for no popularity which is not founded on independence of sentiment, and conduct dictated by a liberal policy. Mr. Holland said though it was probable he should ultimately vote for the bill, he considered it exceptionable on account of its permanency. He had not considered this a proper time to fix the permanent salaries of their officers. He looked forward to the time when those officers might execute their duties for a lower sum than that at present necessary—the present situation of this city rendered their discharge very inconvenient. But the time was fast approaching when the city itself would afford talents for filling these offices. For these and other reasons he was in favor of limiting the period of the bill—For this purpose he moved a re-commitment of the bill to a select committee, to fix a limitation to it. Mr. J. Randolph —I know of no object for which this bill can be re-committed, but to delay the proceedings of the house. I am satisfied that the worthy member from North Carolina has no such intention; but such, notwithstanding, will be its effect.
fect. What has been the course pursued in this business? A gentleman from Virginia, in the first instance, made a motion for continuing for a further and limited time the law of March 1799. It was objected that this simple proposition did not give the individual members of the house an opportunity of canvassing the amount of salary allowed by that bill to each officer; and that a disposition might exist to increase some and to diminish other salaries. It was also objected that a temporary provision ought not to exist for permanent offices; and alledged that the provision should be permanent; that the house ought to be liberated from the unpleasant necessity of discussing the subject every two years.—On this ground the resolution was disagreed to; and a substituted resolution referred to the committee of ways and means.—That resolution was, not that it was expedient to continue the act of 1799 for a particular time, but that it was expedient to fix by law the salaries, or in other words to make them permanent. Not make them permanent, by putting it out of the power of the legislature at any time, when they shall see fit, to alter them; for at any future time they will have a right to repeal this act, but make them so far permanent, as to relieve Congress from discussing the subject every session of a new Congress. Thus instructed the committee reported a bill in blank. In filling up these blanks every gentleman possessed the right of objecting to every item. The sense of the house was fairly taken, and the result was a determination to establish the salaries precisely on the same basis fixed by the law of 1799. Now it appears to me, that if there really are any electioneering views within or without these walls, which I am sorry to see displayed on the floor of this house, gentlemen will be willing to fix the responsibility of raising the salaries upon certain members, and other gentlemen, if actuated by such motives, will not fix the responsibility on themselves, but place it where it ought to rest, by re-enacting the law of 1799. But for myself, I entertain no fear of the public sentiment respecting any measure, dictated, as this is, by a regard to the public good. I believe that to legislate on other principles, is tacitly to say the people are incompetent to their own government.
So much as to the recommitment of the bill. When I came into the house, I found the reverend gentleman from Massachusetts delivering his sentiments, on which I beg leave to offer a few remarks. I understood the reverend gentleman as maintaining that, in the discussion of this bill on a previous day, the salaries as now established by law, were advocated from personal friendship to the gentlemen now in office. I can only reply for myself that I did not advocate them on that principle, and for others, that if they advocated them on that principle, it altogether escaped my notice. Another objection of the reverend gentleman is that an amendment, made by a gentleman from the same state with himself (Dr. Eustis) represents these salaries as the same with those established by the act of 1799. This is either a matter of fact, or it is not. Let gentlemen examine the laws, let them compare every salary fixed in this bill, with every salary established by the act of 1799, and say whether they are not the same. If this is not the fact, can the insertion of the amendment, which is at most an act of surpererogation, vitiate the whole bill? Is it sufficient that it contains a declaration of a fact which no one can deny, and which does not affect its details, to vitiate it? When the gentleman began his observations I had not taken my seat. There may have, therefore, been some observations of weight which I did not hear, but if the rest were of the same nature with those I did hear, I would wish it were consistent with the rules of our proceeding to have dispensed with the reading and to have printed the speech for the use of the members, or of those for whom it was intended. In some of the remarks which I did hear, the reverend gentleman violated all the rules of the drama. I have always understood that the scape goat had gone into the wilderness, and was never afterwards heard of. But a few days since he had been packed off by a gentleman from Connecticut loaded with our political sins. Is it possible then that since last Friday, when we first heard of this scape goat, that so many sins have accumulated upon us as to require the sending another scape goat, in expiation of them, into the wilderness? The reverend gentleman may, however say, that he is not acquainted with the rules of the drama, and that they have nothing to do with his professional concerns; but still I should have supposed him better acquainted with his profession, than to have introduced this scape goat a second time. The gentleman from North Carolina (Mr.
Holland) has taken a ground that will defeat his own motion. He observes that there is no present sufficient talents in the City of Washington for the filling of those offices; though this may be in a short time. I should be happy if citizens of Washington contained persons capable of executing all the great offices of the Government; but I should look with regret to that time if I supposed when it arrived, there could be necessity to fill those offices from such persons as I never wish to see the time when all the great officers of the government shall be taken from a disfranchised territory. Independent of the consideration arising from the propriety of retaining that information which can only arise from a selection of men from the different parts of the union, I never wish to see the time when these great officers shall be taken from men endowed with the blessings of self government. For these reasons I hope the bill will pass, that this discussion will be laid aside, until some future day, it may be considered proper to enter into an enquiry into the expediency of reducing or increasing the salaries. I believe, however, from the progress of society and depreciation of money, the time will never come when it will be expedient to reduce them. I will now say a word in reply to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Hastings) who advocates a reduction of salaries, not because they are too high for men of eminent professional talents, but because they are enough for the men now in office. I understood him as saying that present salary was not too much for a gentleman once secretary of the treasury (Mr. Hamilton) respecting whom the only wonder was that it had so long continued to hold it.
Mr. Hastings desired to explain. He had stated that the first secretary of state (Mr. Jefferson) had not resigned his office because his compensation was too small. He had stated that the secretary of war had not, he believed, resigned solely on that account. He had stated that it was a matter of surprise that a gentleman of such great professional talents as the first secretary of the treasury had ever accepted, or having accepted, had so long continued to hold the office. While up he would reply to his colleague (Mr. Varnum) who had asked if beef and other articles were not higher at present than they ever had been in the part of the country in which he lived. He would answer that they were not so high in that part of the country for two or three years past, as they were in the year 1799.
Mr. Randolph—I assure the gentleman from Massachusetts that it is no part of my intention to enter into a comparative view of the merits of the officers of the present administration and those of the last. I regret that the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum) who possesses so strong a claim to the consideration of the house, should have made an exposition calculated to repel news, paper animadversion. I believe that it is a task beyond the power of that gentleman, or any other to check its misrepresentations. I believe likewise, that it is enough for a member of this house to repel arguments adduced on this floor, without descending to a warfare with the editor of newspapers.
(To be Continued.)
From the N. England Palladium.
OBSERVATIONS ON EUROPEAN POLITICS. No. III.
THE power of France is to be estimated by the vastness of her extent, by the compactness of her territory, by the triple barrier of impregnable fortresses that guard her frontiers, by the number of her people, still more by the ascendancy of their spirit, ever roused and gratified by military adventures, by the revolutionary energy of her government, and by the subdued and vassal condition of all her continental neighbours. A government that sprung from violence, and though an avowed usurpation, that still conceals, and oftener still augments it by the hypocrisy of regard for liberty, can command, without difficulty, all the resources that so great a nation can supply. It is a common opinion that France is exhausted as well as impoverished by the war, and tyranny, and revolution; and that when the plunder of her allies is consumed, her power must perish for want of financial nourishment. It is true, she scarcely owns a merchant ship, she has seen the precious manufactures of Lyons blown up with gun powder, whole streets at a time, the aristocracy of wealth proscribed by one decree, all property declared by another to be in requisition, credit, all faith, public and private, lower than it was in the times of the crusades, the seats of the arts are broken up, and the arts themselves scattered and almost lost, yet perhaps plunder has brought in almost as much as trade used to bring, and her soil is fertile. It is the soil of every country, not even Holland, that is the chief source of income and the principal mass of capital. In spite of tyranny, the soil of France has been cultivated, and thanks to nature it has been fruitful. Sometimes famine and sometimes the demand for the army has excited and rewarded agricultural industry. The regular revenue of France is, speaking conjecturally, probably not less than twenty millions sterling a year. What was her fleet is now chiefly supported at British charge, being in British docks. Her army subsists, when abroad at the expence of her allies or her enemies. Twenty millions, therefore, with such aids as violence can always extract from those who are known to have property, will be adequate to all

the ready money expenses of her government.— It is true her whole expenses exceed what the regular revenue of all Europe would pay. The rapacity of her chiefs and their underlings, who, no doubt say, "our time is short," is insatiable, though the proscription of a million rich emigrants and the confiscation of one hundred thousand square miles of territory have, for twelve years poured a stream of wealth more copious than the sabled Pactolus, all whose sands were gold. The revolutionists, like the host of Xerxes drink rivers without quenching their thirst. The military power of France will not fail, therefore, for want of means.
Nor will the commotions, to which a government by usurpation is liable, disarm her of the means, still less of the spirit to annoy her yet independent neighbours. New disturbances would only exasperate her factions, confirm the habits of ferocity, that distinguish her rabble and leaders, and furnish to the victors the new means that the plunder of their vanquished foes would supply. Julius Cæsar was stabbed, but when Brutus and Cassius, the assassins, were defeated and slain, Octavius and Anthony rewarded their soldiers by turning the farmers of Italy out of possession and bestowing farms on their veterans.
It might, indeed, be shewn, that although the government by the sword is of all the most odious and the most unstable and turbulent, it is, nevertheless, of all forms, or rather extremes, the hardest to change or to reform. When once Rome fell under a military government, it remained subject to it for more than a thousand years, when it was subverted by the arms of Odoacer and Theodoric. Yet, during that long period, many opportunities occurred to retrieve its republican liberty, if it could have been retrieved: But it was irretrievable.—An awful lesson for America. Let us consider our democratic spirit has already accustomed us to mobs and insurrections, and to the power of mob favorites, elected to high office. Mobs are rude armies, and as these are oftener called for and longer employed, the transition to a government by the chief who rules them is by degrees that are quickly passed, yet too insensible to be marked. The names, the forms, the institutions of liberty may still subsist as they did in Rome, & after having played out their part, sink into solemnly ridiculous pantomime. If liberty ever dwells in a temple, the spirit of democracy is the fire that consumes it. The military despotism, that, like the cinders and ashes, remains after the conflagration, will not again be liable to the action of fire, but it cannot be reconstructed into a temple.
Nothing is, therefore, less probable than the permanency of the present rulers of the French miscalled Republic, or more probable than the duration of its actual form of tyranny with all its violence and profligacy.
France is too powerful not to be ambitious;— for power inspires ambition, even more certainly than ambition leads to power. She is also, ambitious from the character and texture of her government. The danger to all independent states arises, therefore, from her having so much power and from its being of a bad sort. A giant's bulk is animated by a demon's spirit. France is an enemy that is never to be reconciled, never to be trusted, never to be met with any thing short of all the force and valor of those she would make her prey, till her gigantic preponderance is reduced nearly to its ancient size, till the lawful Bourbon Prince are restored by some convention with the powers of Europe, and very little limitation of the prerogatives of their crown, or until the antagonists of France have so far increased in territory, resources or discipline as to counterpoise her tremendous superiority.
Happy would it be if the French were fit for Republican Liberty, but they are not; and the record of their fitness is as irreversible as awful as that of death himself, whose wasteful work the revolution has done. Happy would it be if they were even fit to sustain a limited or mixed Monarchy, but they are not. Their old Monarchy was a bad government but good enough for them; as good as they could bear; its usages were known & had become che & and restraint. Ever since that fell, mere brute force, either mobs or armies, has governed them. Those who will not be ruled by reason must be restrained by power, and happy will it be for Frenchmen, if they exchange the iron domination of a usurper that disdains all limits for the mild and merciful rule of a Monarchy, that was subverted because it scrupled to pass them.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1. Last evening a very brilliant BALL, numerously attended, was given by the members of Congress, at M c Laughlin's tavern, George Town in celebration of the acquisition of Louisiana.
RECEIVED, By the Sch t Hiland and Sloop Unity, from Philadelphia. 40 bks. bottled Porter of 3 doz. each 20 do. strong draught Beer, 30 boxes Spanish Segars, and A small Invoice of Seal Leather. On Hand, Coffee in bags, Pennsylvania Bar Iron, round hoop do. and nail rods, for sale by Daniel M c Lean.
PLAISTER OF PARIS by the bushel or ton, for sale By Wm. Harthorne. No. 16.
Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2.
The Lieutenant Governor of the Colonies of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice, and their dependencies, has issued his proclamation, dated Nov. 13, 1800, by which it appears, that in consequence of the Yellow Fever being prevalent in the United States, no vessel from any part of America shall sail up to any of the aforesaid harbors, till she has been examined by the health officers: and if, after performing a quarantine of twenty days, she shall prove to be in a healthy state, then a permit will be given, and she may enter the port. No communication will be allowed with the shore during that time. Ha, ha, ha! (Phil. pap.)
Lord Verulam, "the wisest, brightest, meanest of mankind," according to Pope, said to some new theory mongers—"Stop a little, go slower, or it is ten thousand to one you get out of the right road; for let me tell you gentlemen, nature is a labyrinth in which the very haste you move with will make you lose your way." The same may be said with equal justice to all new fangled presumptuous theorists; and particularly to those of late who call themselves enlightened politicians—to those it may be said with truth, and it might be worth their while to listen to the advice—"Not quite so fast good folks, the science of government and the adaption of it to particular societies, is a labyrinth through which the most keen sighted, wise and sagacious can scarcely find a clue to guide them. If you run on so hastily, you are sure to go astray!"
Mr. Arthur Young, whose annals of agriculture have been the fortunate means of exciting the present spirit of improvement in that important science, has recently announced his intention to introduce in the same periodical work an account of the proceedings of the various agricultural societies of Great Britain. He has addressed a circular letter to the different societies, inviting communications and offering to publish, the account of premium offered and gained, and the various discoveries and improvements they may be the means of making—this measure will much increase the usefulness of this valuable work.
To Farmers.
"Experience has proved, that smoking your Seed Corn, thoroughly, before planting, will effectually prevent the worms or any other insect from touching it whilst growing. Care must be taken that it is not heated in the smoking, lest it should destroy the vegetation. It will therefore be best to hang it, where the smoke may gradually impregnate the kernel during the winter season."
"Probably the smoking of other seeds may have the same happy effect. Should this be the case, it would save much labor and care in raising Squashes, Melons, Cucumbers, &c."
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, January 30.
Mr. Dawson presented a memorial from the inhabitants of George Town, in opposition to one some time since presented, and praying for the establishment of a bridge across the Potomac from the lower part of the city to a point on the opposite shore; which was read and referred to a select committee appointed on that subject.
Mr. Leib said, we had heard much lately about the independence of the judges; that it had been a theme within the walls of this House, and the subject of animated discussion without them. To the national independence of the judiciary, he protested himself a friend, and tovince his sincerity he begged leave to submit to the consideration of the House the following resolution.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law against the appointment of Judges of the Courts of the United States to other offices under the government.
The House went into a committee of the whole Mr. Tenney in the chair, on the report of a select committee allowing further time to the owners of military land warrants to obtain and locate the same.
The committee agreed to the report, and the House concurred, and appointed a committee to bring in a bill.
A message was received from the Senate desiring a conference on the amendments to the bill making military appropriations.
The House agreed to the conference, and appointed a committee to conduct it.
The House took into consideration the resolution of Mr. Eppes for the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill for the discontinuance of the office of commissioner of loans in the several states.
A short debate took place. Messrs. Eppes and Smilie supported, and Messrs. J. Clay, Elliot and J. Randolph opposed the resolution, on which the Yeas and Nays were then taken—Yeas 52—Nays 59.
The house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill supple-
mentary to the act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Washington.
The first section of the bill made the incorporation perpetual.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to limit the duration to five years from the end of the next session of congress.
Mr. Rodney supported, and Messrs Nicholson, J. Clay and Dennis opposed the motion, which was agreed to—Ayes 48—Nays 32.
On motion of Mr. Dennis a section was introduced declaring citizens competent witnesses in suits to which the corporation may be a party.
When the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. J. Randolph, in the name of the committee appointed to enquire into the conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, stated that documents had been received by them, which occupied a considerable bulk, the printing of which would considerably assist their investigation, by rendering them more convenient for perusal. He added that it would probably be necessary to print these papers for the information of the house when the report of the committee was made. He therefore moved the vesting in them authority to cause to be printed such papers as they might conceive proper.
Dr. Eustis suggested a doubt of the propriety of printing detached papers, which might produce an improper impression upon the public mind.
Mr. Nicholson observed that it would rest with the committee to preclude if they saw fit, a publication of the papers though printed, until the report should be made, and remarked that this was the course pursued by the committee of investigation.
The motion was then carried—Ayes 59.
TUESDAY, January 31.
An engrossed bill supplementary to the act to incorporate the inhabitants of Washington was read a third time and passed without a division.
The House went into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the Salary Bill.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars per annum.
Mr. Elmer moved to fix it at 4,500 dollars.
On Mr. Randolph's motion, the committee divided—Ayes 64—Nays 22.
The salary of the Secretary of the Treasury was fixed at 5,000 dollars by a like division.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the Secretary of War at 4,500.
Mr. Elmer moved to fix it at 4,000.
First motion carried—Ayes 50—Nays 38.
The salary of the Secretary of the Navy was fixed at 4,500 dollars—Ayes 55.
The salaries of other officers was fixed in the same manner as by the act of 1799.
On fixing the salary of the Post-Master General.
Hr. Hoge moved to fill the blank with 4,000 dollars.
Mr. Varnum moved, 3,500.
Mr. J. Randolph moved, 3,000, the sum fixed by the act of 1799.
Dr. Leib moved 2,000.
The motion to fill the blank with 4,000 was lost—Ayes 17.
Messrs. Varnum, Gregg, Claiborne, and Southard supported the motion to fill the blank with 3,500 dollars, on the ground that the duties of the Post-Master General had greatly increased within these few years.
Mr. Alston opposed the motion, which was agreed to—Ayes 59—Nays 46.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to fix the salary of the assistant Post-Master General at 1,700 dollars.
Mr. Varnum moved, 2,000 dollars.
The last motion having failed, Ayes 35—Nays 47, that of Mr. Randolph prevailed.
The committee rose and reported the bill with the above stated amendments.
The House immediately took up the bill so amended.
On agreeing to the report of the committee, so far as it went to fix the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars, a desultory debate ensued, not so much on the proposed compensation, as in the mode in which the bill progressed.
By Messrs. Conrad, Gregg, Elmer and Rodney it was remarked that a bill similar in substance with this, having failed, owing to the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, it was contrary to parliamentary usage, to permit a similar bill to be introduced during the same session. They further expressed their opinion that it would be most proper to postpone the subject until the next session, when the consideration of compensations generally might be more advantageously entered upon.
Dr. Eustis and Mr. Smilie advocated the correctness of the form as well as principle of the bill, and asked if there was not an absolute necessity imposed upon the legislature, in case bills making appropria-
tions for the civil list or military establishment, should be rejected, to re-originate bills having the same object?
The Yeas and Nays were taken on agreeing with the committee in fixing the salary of the Secretary of State at 5,000 dollars, and carried—Yeas 80—Nays 31.
The remaining salaries were affirmed by the House, until they reached the allowance to the Post-Master General reported by the committee, viz. 3,500 dollars, being 500 dollars beyond the past allowance.
On agreeing to this sum a debate ensued—Messrs. Varnum, Elliot, Lyon, and Holland advocated, and Messrs. Huger, Lucas, Nicholson, and Eustis, opposed its adoption. The question being taken, it passed in the negative—Yeas 54—Nays 67.
The blank was then filled with 3,000 dollars.
Mr. J. Randolph offered a new section limiting the duration of the bill to three years, and to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter.
Carried—Ayes 51—Nays 45.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 51—Nays 47.
FROM THE FORT FOLIO.
THE POINTED EPIGRAM.
AN Eton boy, who did not want for wit, In careless haste his exercise had writ, How dare you, blockhead, quash the master, bring An epigram to me that has no sting! Pray, sir, forgive me, says the youth at once, Another time you shall not call me dunce. A wasp, next day, the dextrous scoupling caught, And, wrap'd in paper, to his master brought; What have you here! the pubind doctor cries, An epigram, good sir, the boy replies. An epigram! remember what you bring, You know what follows if it has no sting. He said—when quickly by the print smart, He found the rogue had not forgot the dart!
Auction & Commission Store.
THE subscriber returns his thanks to those who have favored him with their commands in the above branches, for their patronage, and assures them and the public in general, that he shall continue his exertions to give satisfaction by the strictest affinity, secrecy and honor.
On the 1st day of every Court, a PUBLIC VENDUE will be held at his Auction and Commission Store, to commence at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and three o'clock in the afternoon. Particulars will be made known on the day of sale by the Bellman. Cash advanced on deposits.
A. LINDO,
Vendue Master for the Borough of Winchester. N. B. It may be proper to add that 3000 dollars security have been given to this borough for a faithful performance of my duty, to which my additional security will be given whenever the extent of the business may require it.
Winchester, Jan. 31. c04w 23w
For Sale or Rent.
A convenient two story brick house, completely finished, situated on Water street, between King and Prince Streets—immediate possession will be given. Apply to
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Nov. 30.
ROBERT & JOHN GRAY
HAVE RECEIVED By the Sch t Hiland, from Philadelphia, 150 reams of WRITING PAPER of different qualities, which will be sold low for cash.
Jan. 17. d
HOUSES TO LET.
THE subscriber having removed from Alexandria, is desirous of letting his TWO HOUSES in Water street, situated upon the north and south corners of Jefferson Street. They are well fitted to the accommodation of small families, have an uninterrupted and extensive view of Potomac, with well enclosed gardens and necessary out buildings attached.
A few unimproved lots under fence, adjoining the above for rent or sale.
For Particulars apply to Mr. D. W. Scott, nearly opposite the premises, or to R. I. Taylor, Esq. King street.
T. HAMILTON.
Dec. 6.
SPANISH SEGARS.
Just received from Norfolk, by east. Butler, first quality Spanish Segars by the box.
A. WILLIS.
Jan. 16. d
P. NOWLAND
Has just received one Trunk of handsome Muffs and Tippetts.
And a few handsome Plush Hats, with trimmings, which he will sell low for cash. Jan. 23. c02w
Wanted to Hire,
A MAN COOK—For one well acquainted with his business generous wages will be given—Apply to the Printer. December 27. d

ELEGANT EDITION OF The HOLY BIBLE.
PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription, (in four handsome octavo volumes) THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING
The Old and New Testaments. CONDITIONS.
It shall be printed on a superfine wove paper, with an elegant new type.
The price to subscribers will be Two Dollars per vol. in boards, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents , handsomely bound and lettered.
To those who subscribe for several copies, a discount will be made, proportional to the number subscribed for.
THE advantage of having this invaluable Book printed on a large type, and at the same time, in portable and convenient volumes, appears so evident, that the encouragement necessary to warrant an undertaking of such magnitude, is confidently expected; a portable volume would often be taken up, in a moment of leisure, when the size of a large, unwieldy folio, would operate as an apology for leaving it unopened, in this way, small portions of time would be profitably employed, which might otherwise be totally lost. In large families a Bible in volumes, affording an opportunity for several to read at once, may sometimes be peculiarly convenient: it seems superfluous to add much on this subject—suffice it to say, that no reasonable expense or pains shall be spared, to render this edition of the Holy Scriptures both correct and elegant.
The above work is in press, and will be finished about the end of the present year.
Subscriptions received by R. Gray, King Street, where a specimen of the paper and printing may be seen.
TO BE SOLD
At public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Court House, at one o'clock on Thursday the 29th of February.
That healthy and beautiful eminence on which I formerly lived, being distant from Alexandria about 5 miles, having in view the river and near the Turnpike Road. The Lot contains about 30 acres, a plot of which, with the exact courses and the lines, will be shewn by Joseph Bushby, who lives on a part of the day, at any time between Friday next and the day following. The improvements are a brick house, with four rooms and a portico, with convenient out houses, large paled garden, and an orchard containing several hundred bearing apple and peach trees, with all the other different kinds of fruits which are propagated here. The times of payment will be very easy and made known on the day of sale. Good allowance for any prompt payment, and an incontestable title, with a general warrantee, will be given.
William Bushby.
Jan. 28. ends
To be Rented.
A two story house H. USE, and a large LOT for a Garden, with a Well of good water at the door, on Duke Street, about three squares to the southward of the Stone Bridge: possession may be had immediately.
Also,
A Lot about 34 1/2 feet on Potomac River, extending well forward about 80 feet, to an alley. This may be rented for about ten years, and, perhaps, on ground rent forever. This lot is very near to Wolfe Street and Ki k's wharf.
Wm. Hartshorne.
1 No. 3. eo
My residence hereafter will be in Braddock Road. I shall be obliged to attend the county courts at Prince William and Stafford, the district courts of Frederickburg and Hay Market, the Richmond city very distinct court, and the court of appeals. My clients may see me during every Prince William Court (commencing on the first Monday in each month) at the same office in which I have hitherto done business in Dumfries.
Benjamin Botts.
Jan. 13.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ss.
ON the petition of Septimus Levering, an insolvent debtor, confined in the prison bounds of Alexandria County, at the suit of William Wilson, Notice is hereby given to the creditors of the said Septimus Levering, That on Monday the 6th day of February next at 11 o'clock A.M. at the Court house in the county of Alexandria, aforesaid—the oath of an insolvent debtor will be administered to the said Septimus Levering, agreeable to the act of congress now in force on that subject and a trustee appointed, unless he can be then and there shewn to the contrary. It is ordered that this notice be published in the Alexandria Advertiser and the Virginia Examiner previous to the said day.
Nicholas Fitzhugh, assistant judge
of the District Court of the District of Columbia.
G. DENEALE, C. C. eo3 1/2
To Let.
Warehouse on King Street, two stories high, now occupied by Amos Smith, will be given on the 27th of January next, in the absence of the present tenant, Daniel Ramiey.
K. I. TAYLOR. eo
The Freeholders and Housekeepers of the Town of Alexandria,
WILL please to take notice, that a POLL will be opened at the Court House, in the Council Chamber, on the 14th day of February, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of choosing "twelve fit and able men, being freeholders," to represent the Corporation, as May Aldermen and Common Councilmen for the present year.
Geo. Drinker, Collector.
Those citizens who are in arrears for Corporation Taxes, are hereby requested to pay up the same or the Collector will be under the disagreeable necessity of proceeding against them as the law directs.
Extract from an Act of the Corporation of Alexandria, for the Extinguishment of Fires.
Sec. 7. h. If any person who shall be present at any Fire, shall neglect or refuse to obey the order or directions of any officer who shall be appointed by any Fire Company now established, or which may be hereafter established, knowing him to be an officer, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of Five Dollars : Provided the name of such officer shall have been published in one of the public papers printed in the town.
At an annual meeting of the Friendship Fire Company, held at Coone's Tavern on Monday, Jan. 9, 1804, the following officers were elected for the present year, viz.
  Aaron Hewes, 1st Commanders.   William Patton, 2d   John Hunter, 3d   Walker Blunt, Subordinate Directors.   William Halley,   John Longdon,   James M'Guire, Regulators.   Charles M'Knight,   Joseph Thornton,   Matthew Robinson, Trustees.   John Morris,   Ephraim Evans,   John Horner,   Jan. 26. d4w
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of Trust from Joseph White Harrison, of Fairfax county, to the subscribers, we will offer for sale, for cash, on Wednesday the 29th day of February, on the Premises,
The TRACT OF LAND, on which the said JOSEPH W. HARRISON now lives Containing about
Three Hundred and Six Acres, situated within twelve miles of Alexandria, and the same distance from the City of Washington, and George Town.
JACOB HOFFMAN, R. I. TAYLOR. ends
January 24. eo
TOWNSEND & PLUMB
Respectfully inform the public that they have just received and opened for sale, on Fairfax street, near the corner of Prince Street, a handsome assortment of Ladies and Gentlemens'
SHOES:
 Ladies' kid, Morocco and leather, with and without heels.  Spangled kid, with and without heels.  Misses Morocco and leather.  Mens' fine and coarse Shoes.  Boys' do. do.  Childrens' Morocco and leather, with a number of other kinds of shoes wholesale and retail.  Great attention will be paid to those who will please to favour them with their custom.
Oct. 29. d3m
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 29th of October last, a negro man slave named
BOB,
about 20 years of age, five feet nine inches high straight limbed and well formed; said slave hath an impediment in his speech which prevents his readily replying to a question. He commonly wears ear-rings. He took with him a variety of good clothing, a description of which is unnecessary, as it is probable he has changed them. He has been frequently seen about town since he absconded, and in all probability is now secreted by his mother, Winney Brown, formerly the slave of Mr. JOHN MUTER, late of this town, but now said to be free. The above reward will be paid for securing said Negro BOB, in any goal, and a further reward of TEN DOLLARS for the discovery of those who have been accessory to his concealment.
Captain's of vessels, &c. are forewarned at their peril, not to take him away.
ROBERT B. JAMESSON.
Nov. 15. d
NOTICE.
At the request of one of the creditors of James McDonald, Bankrupt, the allowance of his final certificate is postponed until the 19th of March next at 10 o'clock A.M. at the court house, in the County of Washington, at which time and place it will be allowed unless cause be then and there shewn to the contrary.
W. CRANCH, assistant Judge of the Circuit court of the District of Columbia.
Jan. 17. eo3 1/2
For Sale, by ROBERT & JOHN GRAY, WHEATON'S GENUINE PATENT JAUNDICE BITTERS,
A MEDICINE extremely useful when Jaundice and Billious Complaints are so prevalent among the citizens of America and the West Indies. They are a useful and efficacious Medicine for curing Jaundice and Billious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint, distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite, and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to Jaundice and billious people.
Also removing constipation of the bowels, obstructions of urine, cholicy complaints, pickings and purgings, indigestion, sick head-ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. (which arise from a collection of four, billious matter in the stomach) and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine, (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation.
LIKEWISE, Wheaton's Patent Itch Ointment.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder. One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother after the use of it than before.
Aug. 2aw 6m
JONAH THOMPSON & SON HAVE RECEIVED, By the late arrivals, their assortment of FALL GOODS,
which are now opening at their Warehouse the upper end of Fairfax street.
Oct. 26. d3m
By virtue of a Deed of Trust from Thomasin Elzey to the subscriber, for the purpose of paying a debt due from said Thomasin Elzey, to Daniel M'Carly Chichester, will be exposed to sale, for ready money, on the 8th day of February next, at one o'clock, P. M. at Fairfax Court House,
TWO TRACTS OF LAND
in the county of Fairfax, lying on the north fork of Pohick Run—supposed to contain about 500 acres.
Doddridge Pitt-Chichester.
Jan. 7. 1aw 4w
Fishing Landings.
I have three Fishing Landings to Rent, said to be inferior to none on the Potomac. The terms will be encouraging.
Wm. H. Foote.
Jan. 25. 2aw 4t
Notice is hereby Given,
That we the subscribers, in pursuance of several decrees of the High Court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond, dated on the 22d day September, 1801, and the 1st of October, 1801, the 26th of March, and 15th September, 1802, shall proceed to sell on the premises, hereinafter mentioned, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 3d day of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
SITUATE, lying and being on Bull Run, in the county of Prince William, on which Mr. William Armstead now lives, containing eleven hundred and forty acres, being the remainder of the land of John Armstead, deceased, of Caroline county, in the said county of Prince William, devised by him to his son, the aforesaid William Armstead: on this land there are a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, and other necessary out houses, and a stable and barn. The soil is good, and there is a sufficient quantity of timber for its support. It is expected that those who wish to purchase will examine the land. It is situated in a healthy and genteel neighbourhood; its distance is about three miles from Hay Market, twenty five miles from Dumfries, and thirty five miles from Alexandria.
Thos. Lee, sen. } Com'rs. Gerard Alexander, Bernard Hooc, jun. }
Dec. 25. 2awds
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th of July, a negro man named
MOSES:
he is a tall boney man, about 6 feet high, not very fleshy, has a remarkable scar across the middle of his nose, his hair long and strait for that of a Negro, though not tied. He has been several times seen skulking about Alexandria Any person who will deliver me the said Negro, or secure him and give me information thereof, shall receive the above reward.
AUG. J. SMITH.
Fairfax County, Aug. 3. eo
A person who has been a sufferer from having his slaves harboured, requires the attention of a particular description of persons to the following section of an act passed by the legislature of Virginia entitled— An Act to amend the Act, entitled an Act to reduce into one, the several acts concerning slaves, &c. &c.
Seet. 2. And be it further enacted, That all free persons who shall be convicted before any magistrate of a county or corporation court, of harbouring or entertaining any slave without the consent of his or her master, mistress or overseer shall forfeit and pay immediately the sum of ten dollars to the use of the informer, and in case of failure to make payment thereof, to be required by the magistrate before whom such person shall be brought, to give bond and approved security for his or her appearance at the next court to be holden for the said county or corporation, and in the mean time to be of good behaviour, or stand committed until the same shall be performed. And in case the person so offending shall be a free negro or mulatto, and shall be unable to pay the said sum, then to receive such corporal chastisement, not exceeding thirty nine lashes, as the magistrate shall determine upon.
Jan. 27. d7t
District of Columbia, County of Alexandria, November Term, 1803.
Douglas and Mandeville, } Plaintiffs, } In Chancery, AGAINST Wm. S. Talbert, & Thos. } Defendants. Patten, }
The defendant William S. Talbert, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that the said defendant, William S. Talbert, is not an inhabitant of this district; on motion of the said complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Wm. S. Talbert, do appear here on the first day of next term, and enter his appearance to the suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that the other defendant Thomas Patten do not pay away convey or secrete the debts by him owing to or the estate or effects in his hands belonging to the said absent defendant William S. Talbert until the further order or decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in both of the public newspapers published in this county and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy. TEST, G. DENEALE, C. C. 1w 2m.
(J30.)
The Partnership
Of George Lee and Charles Coones trading under the firm of Lee & Coones , is this day dissolved, of which those concerned will be pleased to take notice.
GEORGE LEE. CHARLES COONES. Charles County, 6th Jan. 1aw 3t
For Sale,
Ten acres of LAND in Fee Simple, on the hill near Col. Peyton's—also a small house and lot on Washington street, between King and Prince streets.
THO'S PATTEN. 2w 1/2
To rent for one or two years, the STORE and CELLAR I at present occupy; also a STORE and CELLAR on King street, near Matt's Tavern.
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND,
Containing five acres, one mile from town lying between the Georgetown road, and the river, near Mr. Hodgson's, on which is a small House.
SAMUEL CRAIG. 2w
JOSHUA RIDDLE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just received a very complete
Affortment of Fall Goods,
consisting of best superfine, fine, and coarse cloths of every colour, kerseymere, swansdowns, thicksets, fancy cords, velvets, kerseys, haitthicks, plains and kendal cottons, rose and striped blankets, flannels, baizes, coatings, napt frizes, scarlet cloaks, stockings, ticklenburgs, osnaburgs, Hibernian rolls. Also, a variety of
FANCY GOODS,
the whole of which he offers at the most reduced prices, for ready payment, or on the usual credit to those whose punctuality may be relied on.
HENNING'S
NEW VIRGINIA JUSTICE,
For Sale at ROBERT and JOHN GRAY'S Book Store, King Street.